Attention Owners and Operators
Commercial Pro products are designed to provide safe and productive processing, cooking and warming
of food products as long as the equipment is used in accordance with the instructions in this manual and
is properly maintained. Unless the operator is adequately trained and supervised there is a possibility
of serious injury. Owners of this equipment bear the responsibility to make certain that this equipment
is used properly and safely, and to strictly follow all of the instructions contained in this manual and the
requirements of local, state or federal law.
Owners should not permit anyone to touch this equipment unless they are over 18 years old, are adequately
trained and supervised, and have read and understood this manual. Owners should also ensure that no
customers, visitors or other unauthorized personnel come in contact with this equipment. Please remember
that Commercial Pro cannot anticipate every circumstance or environment in which its equipment will be
operated. It is the responsibility of the owner and the operator to remain alert to any hazards posed by
the function of this equipment. If you are ever uncertain about a particular task or the proper method of
operating this equipment, ask your supervisor.
This manual contains a number of precautions to follow to help promote safe use of this equipment.
Throughout the manual you will see additional warnings to help alert you to potential hazards.
If any warning labels or this manual are misplaced, damaged, or illegible, or if you require additional copies,
please contact your nearest representative or call the service number listed on the front of this manual.
directly for these items at no charge.
Please remember that this manual or the warning labels do not replace the need to be alert, to properly
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& NSF 4 Sanitation approved
Limited Warranty
Commercial Pro products are warranted to the original purchaser of new equipment that said equipment, when installed in accordance
with our instructions within North America and subjected to normal use, is free from defects in material or workmanship for a period
of 1 year. The labor warranty is one year from original installation or 18 months from actual factory shipment date whichever date
occurs rst. Unit must be sent prepaid to Globe Food Equipment (“GFE”) for repair. No mileage or travel time is paid. Call for a Return
Material Authorization.
THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. WE EXPRESSLY
DISCLAIM ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR
A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
COMMERCIAL PRO’S PRODUCT OBLIGATION AND LIABILITY UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY LIMITED TO
REPAIRING EQUIPMENT WHICH PROVES TO BE DEFECTIVE IN MATERIAL OR WORKMANSHIP WITHIN THE APPLICABLE
WARRANTY PERIOD. All repairs pursuant to this Warranty will be performed by Globe Food Equipment during normal working
hours. IN NO EVENT SHALL WE BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES TO BUYER OR ANY THIRD
PARTY, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OF PROPERTY, PERSONAL INJURY, LOSS OF BUSINESS OR PROFITS
OR OTHER ECONOMIC LOSSES, OR STATUTORY OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, WHETHER IN NEGLIGENCE, WARRANTY,
STRICT LIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE.
This warranty is given only to the rst purchaser from a retail dealer. No warranty is given to subsequent transferees.
This warranty does not cover product failures caused by: failure to maintain, neglect, abuse, damage due to excess water, re, normal
wear, improper set up and use. Periodic maintenance, not covered.
This warranty is not in force until such time as a properly completed and signed installation/warranty registration form has been
received within 30 days from the date of installation.
Proof of purchase is required if extended more than 1 year from date of shipment from the factory
THE FOREGOING WARRANTY PROVISIONS ARE A COMPLETE AND EXCLUSIVE STATEMENT BETWEEN THE BUYER AND
SELLER. COMMERCIAL PRO NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANY PERSONS TO ASSUME FOR IT ANY OTHER
OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH SAID EQUIPMENT.
Example of items not covered under warranty, but not limited to just these items:
1. Acts of God, re, water damage, burglary, accident, theft.
2. Freight damage.
3. Improper installation or alteration of equipment.
4. Use of generic or after market parts.
5. Repairs made by anyone other than a designated servicer.
6. Lubrication.
7. Expendable wear parts, adjustable feet, blown fuses, lamps, etc.
8. Cleaning of equipment.
9. Misuse or abuse.
Instruction Manual for
Countertop Food Warming Lamp
Model CHL500
For information on additional
products Commercial Pro products, call 800-347-5423.
For Service: 937-297-7247
- IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE -
This manual contains important safety instructions which
must be strictly followed when using this equipment.
Printed 12-2010 for Commercial Pro products © 2010
Safety Tips
Storage Instructions
This manual contains a number of precautions to follow in order to help promote safe use of this
equipment.
Warnings affecting your personal safety are indicated by:
Warnings related to possible damage to the equipment are indicated by:
To ensure proper and safe operation, the general safety tips below must be followed.
• DO NOT disassemble the food warming lamp.
• ONLY trained and qualied service personnel should attempt repairs.
• DO NOT stack any items, paper or cloth on or near warming lamp.
• DO NOT leave lamp on during non-business hours.
• DO NOT use this warming lamp outdoors.
• NEVER use this lamp to heat anything other than food.
• NEVER immerse the warming lamp in water or put into a dishmachine.
• NEVER place a plastic tray/plate/container under the food lamp.
• ALWAYS use a cooking glove or hot pad when reaching under the
warming light.
• DO NOT leaving serving utensils under the lamp.
• DO NOT touch the warming lamps while in use or directly after use.
CAUTION: This equipment gets extremely HOT and can cause serious harm
to operators if proper cautionary procedures are
not followed.
Assembly & Installation
1. Remove all components of the warming lamp for quick assembly.
2. Place warming lamp base on a at surface; add the extension bar to the to the top of the
base; aligning the extension bar holes towards the back for easy adjusting later.
3. Next, place the domed lights onto the beveled part of the extension pole.
NOTE: Domed lights face the same direction as the base feet.
NOTE: Warming lamp will NOT cook food. It is intended to keep already cooked food warm for
serving.
• NEVER move the warming lamp while in use.
• DO NOT store warming lamp in a cabinet while plugged in.
Store warming lamp on countertop or in a designated area away from water.
• NEVER place warming lamp in sink or dishwasher.
• DO NOT hose down or pressure wash any part of the warming lamp.
• NEVER attempt to wipe the warming lamp or its bulbs when plugged in and
turned on.
1. If the warming lamp is on: power off the warming lamp and let cool for at least 15
minutes. Unplug the lamp from the outlet and gently wipe down lamp stand and
bulb holders with a clean, dry or very damp soft cloth.
2. Let unit dry completely before resuming normal use.
Cleaning
Maintenance
NEVER attempt to replace heating bulb while the unit is ON.
1. To replace a warming lamp bulb, power off the warming lamp and let cool for at
least 15 minutes
2. Unplug the lamp from the outlet.
Make sure the lamp heads are cool to the touch before approaching the bulb.
4. Use bolts provided to secure the lamp/lamp height in the back of the extension pole.
5. Remove light bulbs from packaging and carefuly screw in a light bulb to each socket.
6. Place the warming lamp on a level surface away from water and at least 8'' away
from wall or other objects. Also, make sure that warming lamp is not placed under
any countertop or overhead cabinet while in use as this may result in re.
7. With the power On/Off switch in the “Off” position, plug in the warming lamp.
Operating Instructions
1. Make sure nothing is on or touching the warming lamp and all packing materials
have been removed and discarded.
2. Turn the unit on by pressing the On/Off switch “On”. The warming lamp will illuminate
heating bulbs.
3. Gently unscrew the defective bulb from its socket and replace with the correct
watt / authorized bulb.
DO NOT attempt to use a regular or unauthorized bulb/part to replace the defective
bulb. Failure to comply with this warning may result in electrical shock or re.
4. Resume normal use.
Troubleshooting
DO NOT attempt any self repairs on this unit. Please contact you local authorized servicer for any
repairs.