The Grill Side Freezer is designed to hold 10:1 and 4:1 boxes at the
desired temperature during normal and peak sales periods. The sliding rail
located in the top of unit is designed to store breakfast and protein items.
Extra storage space is also provided at the bottom.
Note: Do not pack the unit with excess product as this might lead to improper air flow
and operation of the unit.
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Location: The location of the meat freezer should be away from extreme heat and
cold. A minimum of 2 inches clearance should be allowed around the freezer to facilitate
adequate airflow to the compressor.
Leveling: In order to provide adequate condensate drainage, it is imperative that the
unit be level. The floor where the unit is located should be level.
Caution: The refrigeration system is designed to operate in ambient temperatures of no
more than 100°F.
Pre-Installation Instructions
Inspection: Upon receipt, examine the equipment carefully for any damage. If
damage has occurred, notify the carrier and H&K immediately.
Unpacking: Remove the unit from the plastic wrap and untie the electrical cord by
removing the holding tape. It is recommended that the unit remain crated until it has
reached the installation location.
Plug: For international markets, the installer must install the plug on the power cord of
the unit before the unit can be operated.
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Power Source: Insert the plug of the freezer into a standard 120V AC 60 Hz. 15A
outlet. The unit consists of one compressor. Other motors and heavy appliances
should not be used on the same circuit with the freezer.
Start-Up: The freezer is turned “ON” by plugging the cord into the outlet. Check if the
thermostat on the front is “ON”. Let the unit run for 1 hour before placing product in the
freezer.
Temperature Setting: The unit has been tested at the factory and the thermostat has
been set to maintain a temperature between -10°F and 0°F.
Thermostat Adjustment: If the unit does not hold the desired temperature, the
thermostat can be adjusted. To adjust thermostat, press the upper or lower button for 2
seconds and release. The set point will start blinking. Using the upper or lower button,
adjust the temperature set point to the desired setting. Once the desired setting has
been selected, do not touch any button and the controller will accept the new set point.
Wait for 1 hour before readjusting the thermostat. Excessive tampering with the
thermostat may lead to service difficulties.
The unit can be forced into a manual defrost by pressing the lower button for more than
5 seconds. When the defrosting is initiated, the display will show DEF. Defrosting can
be canceled again by pressing the push-button once more and the thermostat will return
back to normal mode. When the defrost cycle is finished, the display will return to
normal operation. This feature should be used when the coil freezes up due to
excessive door openings and/or high humidity.
Note: When the unit comes out of defrost it will display a higher temperature for a short
period of time, this is not the actual temperature in the freezer but the temperature
inside the evaporator housing.
Condensate Disposal: The Grill Side Freezer does not require a floor drain, it has a
built in condensate pan in the base of the condensing unit.
Caution: Do not leave the self-closing rolling cover open for an extended period of
time.
Caution: Excessive tampering with the temperature controller may lead to operating
difficulties.
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Exterior Cleaning: The exterior of the unit should be cleaned with a soap and water
mixture and sanitized. Do not use abrasive cleaners to clean the exterior of the cabinet
as this might damage the stainless steel finish. Do not use steel wool or any strong
chemicals.
Interior Cleaning: The anodized aluminum interior of the refrigerator can be cleaned
using a soft sponge and a soap-water mixture.
Caution:Use of abrasive pads to clean the unit will result in scratching and spoiling
the finish of the unit. Refer to the GSF PM card for cleaning
instructions before cleaning the unit.
5. Preventative Maintenance
Condenser: For proper operation of the condensing unit the condenser fins and fans
should be cleaned and vacuumed every 3 months. The back and side grills are
designed to be removable for this purpose.
Caution: Refer to the GSF PM card for preventative maintenance instructions
before cleaning the condenser fins and fans on the unit.
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H&K Dallas, Inc. makes the following limited warranties to the original purchaser only for
this equipment and replacement parts:
H&K warrants all components to be free of defects in material and workmanship, if
properly installed, operated and maintained, for a period of one (1) year from the date of
the delivery.
The company’s obligation under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing any
part or parts of the freezer determined to be defective by an authorized representative
of H&K.
The company reserves the privilege of determining if such repairs are to be made in the
field or at the H&K factory.
The company assumes no liability for expenses or repairs made by other parties except
by written consent.
Corrections of such defects by repair or replacement shall constitute fulfillment of all
company obligations to the purchaser.
H&K shall not be liable for loss, damages or expenses arising from misuse, abuse,
alteration, accident or improper installation of the freezer such as:
Improper or unauthorized repair;
Failure to follow proper installation instruction;
Improper maintenance;
Damage in shipment;
Abnormal use;
Improper power supply;
Natural disaster;
Special Conditions
This warranty also does not cover:
Transportation or travel over 100 miles (160 Km) or travel time over 2 hours;
Overtime or holiday charges;
Consequential damages (the cost of repairing or replacing other property which is
damaged), loss of time, profits, use of any other incidental damages of any kind.
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Change temperature setting: Pressing one of the buttons, shortly, will show the setpoint. While the set-point is shown blinking, you can increment the temperature by
pressing the upper button or decrement the temperature by pressing the lower button.
The display will return to normal mode 3 seconds after last key-press. The new set-point
will be stored in the memory in ETC1H.
Celsius /Fahrenheit: The temperature can be shown in either Celsius or Fahrenheit.
To switch between Celsius and Fahrenheit, press the upper button for 5 seconds. The
display will show C or F. To toggle the value, press the button once more. After 3
seconds, the display will switch to normal operation and store the new setting in
memory in ETC1H.
Force defrost: The thermostat can be forced to start a defrost cycle by pressing the
lower button for more than 5 seconds. When the defrosting is initiated, the display will
show DEF. Defrosting can be canceled again by pressing the push-button once more
and the thermostat will return back to normal mode. When the defrost cycle is finished,
the display will return to normal operation.
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Alarm handling: The display shows the alarm code + a value blinking, if applicable.
When a value is shown, the display toggles between the error code and the value.
Alarm type Code Value
Sensor 1 defect E1 Sensor 2 defect E2 Sensor 3 defect E3 Compressor fault E4 Heater fault E5 Pot fault E6 Supply voltage low ULo Supply voltage high UHi Condenser hot E9 Condenser warm E10 High temperature alarm Hi Temperature
Low temperature alarm Lo Temperature
Communication error E13 -
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