Henny Penny EPC-3, EPC-4 Operation Manual
Model EPC-2, EPC-3 & EPC-4
SECTION 3. OPERATION
3-1. INTRODUCTION This section provides explanations of all controls, along
with operating procedures and daily maintenance. Read the
Introduction, Installation and Operation Sections before
operating the unit.
To access the controls, the bottom, front panel must be
removed by pulling out on one corner of the panel and
unsnapping it from the clips.
3-2. OPERATING CONTROLS Refer to control diagrams on next page.
Item Description Function
No.
not Power Switch A rocker switch that sends electrical current to the operating
shown components and lights when turned on
1 Digital Display Shows the cabinet temperature, error codes and the selections
in the Program Modes
2 Press to set the base shelf heat value and to toggle through the
Program Mode
Lights when the heat is on for that shelf
3
Press and hold to set the shelf heat value. The bold line indicates
the shelf being preset.
The first 2 shelf buttons are also used in the Special Program
Mode to turn on and off the heat outputs for each shelf
4 Used to set the heat values of the shelves and base; press and
hold, while turning on power switch to enter the Special Program
Mode; used in Special Program Mode to turn off and on heat
outputs
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3-2. OPERATING CONTROLS (Continued)
Model EPC-2, EPC-3 & EPC-4
Short, In-line Units
2
3
1
4
Tall, 4 shelf units
Tall, 3 shelf Units
2
3
1
4
2
3
1
4
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3-3. START UP
Model EPC-2, EPC-3 & EPC-4
Before using the heated express cabinet, thoroughly clean the unit
as described in the Cleaning Procedures Section of this manual.
1. Turn the power switch to the ON position.
2. Press and hold and use to set the heat value of the
base shelf. It can be set from “OFF” to a maximum of “10”.
The upper heat settings read 1, 2, 3, etc. 1 meaning the heat is on
10% of the time, 10 meaning the heat is on 100% of the time.
If “LOC” shows on the display when trying to set the heat value,
this means the controls are locked and the settings cannot be
changed until unlocked in the Special Program Mode.
3. Press and hold each shelf button and use to set the heat
value to each corresponding shelf.
These can be set from “OFF” to a maximum of “10”. Use the
diagram below the buttons to find which button controls which
shelf. Ex: Press and hold to set the middle shelf heat
value.
*Recommended settings to hold prepackaged whole chickens at a
safe temperature for up to 4 hours:
EPC-2 - A heat value setting of 10 for all shelves
EPC-3 & EPC-4 - A heat value setting of 9 - top 2 shelves
settings of 8 - lower shelves & deck
Settings for other products may differ.
It is also recommended to lock the controls once the settings are
programmed (see Specail Program Mode) to ensure the settings
aren’t changed by unauthorized personnel.
4. Allow unit to preheat for about 30 minutes, and then prepackaged
food products can now be placed on each shelf.
*Up to four hour holding times when the following ideal holding conditions are met:
- Ambient temperatures ranging anywhere between 70° to 74°F (21° to 23°C)
- Merchandiser holds 3.0 to 3.5 lb. (1.36 – 1.59 kg) chickens in domes [Pactiv CNC-6007]
- Shelf heat is set per recommendation in the Operations Manual
- Merchandiser is operated at rated voltage
- Chicken enters the merchandiser between 180° to 190°F (82° to 88°C)
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