Food Warming Equipment Company PTS Service Manual

OPERATING

INSTRUCTIONS

CORRECTIONAL CABINETS

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“PTS” SERIES - Prisoner Tray Servers

FWE MOBILE CORRECTIONAL CABINETS

Keeps food hot, moist and “oven fresh” longer!

PTS-1410-102H

CONGRATULATIONS...

...and thank you for purchasing an FWE Correctional serving cabinet.
Your unit has been designed and manufactured under rigid controls to
assure you the most efficient service. It is a full time unit, and may be
used continuously.

Please take a moment to read through this booklet of important
information pertaining to your cabinet. By following a routine of
proper use and care described on the following pages, your
cabinet will last for many years.

IMPORTANT: Your Manufacturer Registration Card must be
returned within 30 days after initial delivery to activate the warranty.

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PTS-3030

FWE MOBILE CORRECTIONAL CABINETS

The controls for the
Humi-Temp cabinets, in the
PTS line, are recessed on
the upper left hand corner
near the cabinet door.
(picture on left)

Operational range
thermometer

Indicator light
for power “ON”

The controls for the
Top Mount cabinets, in
the PTS line, are
recessed above the
left hand door.

Indicator light
for heat cycling ­“ON” mode
will light

Adjustable
thermostat with
retention strap

Upfront
ON / OFF
switch

With all stainless steel, fully welded equipment, built to withstand the ever y
day rigor of rough handling and constant use and abuse, assuring years of
dependable service. FWE mobile equipment is counted on every day to serve
thousands of inmates, performing under the toughest conditions, day in and
day out. From the initial design, all the way through the manufacturing process,
every piece of FWE equipment must meet rigorous quality control standards.

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FWE MOBILE CORRECTIONAL CABINETS

INSTALLATION AND WARNINGS

SERIAL AND MODEL NUMBER

These numbers are found on the nameplate (serial tag) affixed
to the lower back of the unit. Please record them in this booklet,
in the space provided on page 13. When ordering parts and/or
service, you will need to provide this information. The voltage
and amperage of the unit are also stamped on the serial tag.

UNPACKING

After uncrating your cabinet, remove all tape and padding
which held all doors, shelves, racks, cord, etc., in place
during shipment.

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS AND GROUNDING

FWE models operate on 110/120 volt, 60 Hz, 1 ph, A.C.
(unless ordered otherwise), and are equipped with a three
prong grounding cord plug for your protection against possible
shock hazards. Be sure to plug only into a properly grounded
three prong wall receptacle. If you have any questions with
regard to adequate wiring or grounding in your building, a
qualified electrician should be contacted before using your
cabinet.The amperage of your cabinet is stamped on the
name plate attached to the unit.

DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, CUT OR REMOVE
THE GROUNDING PRONG FROM THE CORD PLUG.

WARNING: ONLY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN SHOULD

ATTEMPT TO REPAIR OR REPLACE ELECTRICAL
COMPONENTS OR WIRING.

BE SURE THAT MODEL IS UNPLUGGED FROM ELECTRICAL
SOURCE BEFORE REMOVING CONTROL PANEL.

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FWE MOBILE CORRECTIONAL CABINETS

CABINET CARE AND LOCATION OF CONTROLS

CLEANING

Keep your cabinet clean by simply wiping the inter ior and
exterior, as needed, with a damp cloth or sponge and a
mild soapy solution.

NEVER USE ABRASIVES, ACIDS, OR
STRONG CLEANERS.

Do not flood or allow electrical parts to become wet.
The interior tray slide assemblies and humidifier pans
are removable for easy cleaning. A stainless steel
cleaner/polish is recommended for the exterior to
maintain a "like-new" appearance.

DO NOT USE WAX OR STRONG CLEANERS ON
DOOR GASKETS OR VINYL TRIM.

CONTROLS

The control panel is equipped with an adjustable thermostat
(to 190°F) for temperature selection, an operational range
thermometer to show the actual internal temperature of the
cabinet, a 20 amp ON/OFF switch, a red power indicating
light to tell you when the cabinet is on, and an amber
indicating light which illuminates when the heating
element is activated and cycling.

WARNING:

THE WATER PAN, AIR TUNNEL AND HEATING
ELEMENT ARE HOT WHEN CABINET IS IN USE AND
COULD CAUSE INJURY. USE CAUTION WHEN LOADING
AND UNLOADING - PROTECTIVE GLOVES ARE
STRONGLY RECOMMENDED.

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