Lincoln FRESH-O-MATIC Operators Manual
SERVICE MANUAL
FOR
FRESH-O-MATIC
#4000
Lincoln Foodservice Products, LLC
1111 North Hadley Road
Fort Wayne, Indiana 46804
United States of America
Phone : (800) 374-3004
U.S. Fax: (888) 790-8193 • Int’l Fax: (260) 436-0735
Technical Service Hot Line
(800) 678-9511
www.lincolnfp.com
4000SeriesService REV: 7/5/06
LIMITED WARRANTY
Lincoln Foodservice Products, Inc., warrants to the original purchaser for the use of each new Fresh-OMatic 4000 manufactured by Lincoln Foodservice Products, Inc as follows; any original part which proves
to be defective in material or workmanship within the warranty period will, subject to the terms of this
warranty, be repaired, or replaced with a new or remanufactured part, whichever Lincoln Foodservice
Products, Inc. elects, free of charge, provided that in the event of any such defects, the Fresh-O-Matic
shall be returned within the warranty period to the nearest Authorized Service Agency, transportation
prepaid. If found to contain defective original parts within the limits of this warranty, such parts will be
replaced as provided in this warranty and the Fresh-O-Matic will be returned, transportation prepaid.
The warranty period shall be a period of one year from the date of original purchase for use or shall be
limited to the fifteen month period from the date of manufacture.
This warranty applies only to original parts, and only where the Fresh-O-Matic has been subject to normal
and proper use INCLUDING THE USE OF DISTILLED WATER. This warranty does not apply if the
Fresh-O-Matic is transported outside of the United States or if the Fresh-O-Matic or any part thereof is
subjected to accident, casualty, misuse or abuse of is the date of manufacture is altered or removed.
The obligation of Lincoln Foodservice Products, Inc. is limited to the repair or replacement of defective
original parts and except as expressly stated herein LINCOLN FOODSERVICE PRODUCTS, INC.
MAKES NO GUARANTEE OR WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT
LIMITATION WARRANTIES OF FITNESS OR MERCHANTABILITY wit respect to Fresh-O-Matic or parts
thereof and Lincoln Foodservice Products, Inc. has no other liability with respect thereto including without
limitation liability for indirect, special, consequential, or resultant damages
TABLE OF CONTENTS
LIMITED WARRANTY…………………………………………………….…..2
GENERAL INFORMATION……………………………………………….…..3
ELECTRICAL SERVICE PROCEDURES…………………………….…….4
MECHANICAL SERVICE PROCEDURES……………………………..…5-9
SERVICE NOTES…………………………………………………………….10
PARTS LIST…………………………………………………………………..11
SCHEMATIC…………………………………………………………………..12
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GENERAL INFORMATION
FRESH-O-MATIC 4000-4 PURPOSE
AND PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
Used to reheat and freshen rolls or baked
goods, reheat pre-cooked meats, vegetables
and whole meal dishes. Principle of operation is
simple. A water tank stores distilled water, the
pump forces distilled water into a heater plate
assembly producing super heated steam. Steam
enters the food chamber thru 32 vent holes
producing a steam environment providing
freshening and heating.
WARRANTY DETERMINATION
SEE LIMITED WARRANTY page 2.
1. Warranty period is one year from date of
original purchase or is limited to 15 months
from the date of manufacture.
2. Have vent holes in the food tray casting
been kept clean?
3. Inquire as to what type of distilled water is
being used.
A negative answer to 1,2, or 3 is justification
for voiding warranty. Customer must be
advised and repair/cost determination made
before proceeding with repair. If the unit
qualifies for in-warranty repairs, proceed
with standard in-warranty procedure.
TECHNICIAL SPECIFICATIONS
1. 120 VAC, 50/60 HZ, Single Ø, 1500 watts,
12.5 AMPS.
2. Thermostat setting 360º F or 182º C (as
measured at a point on top of the food tray
2 5/8” from right side and right front)
Red pilot light indicates thermostat operation (off
indicates unit up to temperature).
OPERATION SPECIFICATIONS
1. Preheat time approximately 15 minutes or
until red light goes out.
Unit will operate satisfactorily with voltage
supply of 120 ± 10% VAC.
a. Higher voltages may reduce heater
plate life.
b. Lower voltages decrease efficiency
resulting in slower operating times.
2. Water injected per pump stroke is
approximately 10 cc.(1/3 oz.)
3. Outlets must be grounded.
4. DISTILLED WATER MUST BE USED.
DIMENSIONAL SPECIFICATIONS
1. Water tank capacity approximately 160 oz.,
5 qt., 4.8 liter.
2. Overall dimensions 11 1/2 ” high x 15 5/8”
wide x 15 7/8” deep.
3. Overall height with cover open 23”
4. Cord length 5 1/2 ft.
5. Carton size 18 3/4” x 18 3/4” x 17”.
6. Cube approximately 3 1/2 cu. ft.
7. Gross shipping weight 39 lbs – Net weight
35 lbs.
SERVICE CHECK OUT STARTUP
1. Fill water tank with approximately 1 qt.
DISTILLED WATER.
2. Plug unit into 120 VAC grounded outlet and
turn on switch.
3. Wait approximately 15 minutes for preheat
or until red light goes out.
4. Push pump handle.
5. If the steam is not proper, see Service
notes on page 10.
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ELECTRICAL SERVICE PROCEDURES
1. This harness contains a thermo link to protect unit from overheating if thermostat would fail in closed
position. The thermo link will open when the ambient temperature inside cabinet reaches
C). It will be necessary to replace entire wire harness assembly. Do not
jumper the thermal cut off except for test as this will be in violation of UL, CSA, and warranty. For
USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN SERVICING LIVE APPLIANCES. BE SURE APPLIANCE IS
PROPERLY GROUNDED.
ON-OFF SWITCH #350705 FIGURES 1&2.
1. Switch on provides power to heater plate thru thermostat. If switch is on and no heat from heater
plate, check switch, thermostat, thermal cut off, and heater plate for continuity.
PILOT LIGHT #350605 FIGURES 1&2
1. Lights when switch is first turned on, then cycles with thermostat. If light does not light, check
continuity of pilot light, switch and thermostat.
THERMOSTAT #350620 FIGURE 2.
1. Thermostat should remain closed until a temperature of 360° F (182° C) is attained on the heater
plate. Temperature is measured on the top of food tray #350642, (Figure 1), at a point 2 5/8” from
front and right edges.
HEATER PLATE #350727 Figure 3.
1. Heater plate draws approximately 12.5 amps.
2. If heating is not evident, a continuity check should be made at heater terminals.
3. If heater plate is not defective approximately 9 ½ ohms should be measured. If approximately 9 ½
ohms is not measured or if heater plate is open or shorted, replace element.
THERMAL CUTOFF WIRE HARNESS #350703 (FIGURE 2).
approximately 468° F (242°
lead determination refer to schematic (Page 12).
POWER CORD #350725 FIGURE 2.
1. This cord is equipped with a 120 VAC grounded plug.
2. The lead determination for connection within unit are shown on the schematic (Page 12)
WIRE HARNESS #350704 FIGURE # 2.
1. This harness connects switch & thermostat.
TO REMOVE FRONT PANEL # 350603 FIGURE 2
1. Remove cover assembly #350627 by removing hinge pin #350545 (Figure 3),or by compressing
spring loaded pins in hinges(new style).
2. Lay on back and remove 2 screws #350531 on bottom front (figure 4) and slide out panel.
TO REMOVE HEATER PLATE ASSEMBLY #350729 (FIGURES 3&7)
1. Remove front panel as above.
2. Remove electrical leads from heater plate (Figure 2).
3. Loosen nuts from water tube and remove (Figure 9),remove screw from filler tube stop and loosen
filler tube nut.
4. Loosen hinge screws #350543 (Removal not necessary). (Unit upright),not needed for new style
hinges.
5. Remove shelf screws #350636 (Figure 3).
6. Remove hex nuts (4) #350574 from support studs (bottom of unit figure 3). (Unit on back).
7. Lift heater plate assembly up enough to loosen thermostat bulb clamp #350621 and remove
thermostat bulb.
8. Heater plate assembly may now be lifted up and out. (unit upright).
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