Metro MBQ Heated Banquet Cabinet User Manual

®

Commercial & Residential Solutions

Metro
Heated
Banquet
Cabinets

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

This manual covers cabinets with electrical ratings of:
120V 1650W & 220V 1650W

When ordering
electrical parts, always
confirm the rating
listed on data plate
located on the lower
left side of the unit.
Differences on voltage,
amps or wattage are
listed with bold text
in replacement part
descriptions.

Metro Heated Cabinets are for

Food Service applications only.

InterMetro Industries Corporation

North Washington Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18705
For Product Information Call: 1-800-992-1776

Visit Our Web Site: www.metro.com

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION PAGE

I. Introduction

A. Identifying Your Cabinet .................................. 2

B. Features ...........................................................3

II. Operating Instructions

A. Electric Heating System ..................................3

B. Canned Fuel System .......................................3

C. Timer ................................................................ 4

III. Cleaning Instructions

A. Shelf Removal/ Installation .............................. 4

B. Electric Heating Module

Removal/Installation ........................................4

C. Quad-Heat Dual Fuel

Removal/Installation ........................................5

D. Specific Cleaning Instructions ........................ 5

E. General Cleaning Instructions ........................5

IV. Maintenance

A. Cabinet Maintenance ......................................5

B. Electric Heating Module .................................. 5

C. Blower Motor Maintenance ............................. 5

V. Replacement Parts and Procedures

A. Cabinet ............................................................6

B. Electric Heating Module .................................. 8

C. Battery Replacement of Timer ........................8

D. Swivel-Lock Operation ....................................8

E. Swivel-Lock Caster System ...........................10

F. Quad-Heat System ........................................11

VI. Wiring Schematic ..............................................12

Warranty ............................................................. 13

Regularly inspect this product. Tighten loose

fasteners and replace worn or damaged

parts with new InterMetro approved parts.

For mobile units, replace worn or damaged

casters immediately; lubricate casters regularly.

NOTICE

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I. INTRODUCTION

A. IDENTIFYING YOUR CABINET

There are two numbers, which you may want

to record for future reference: the cabinet
model number, serial number, and the module
serial number. Refer to the photo below to
locate these numbers. It is recommended that
all numbers be recorded in an appropriate
place, such as on this page (see below). Also,
please record the cabinet model number and
module serial number on the Warranty Card
found at the back of this manual. Be sure to
complete the remainder of the Warranty Card
and return it to Metro within fifteen (15) days
of delivery of the cabinet. Once you have
located and recorded these numbers, refer
to the sample numbers given to the right to
identify the components of your cabinet.

SAMPLE OF CABINET LABELING

MBQX-200D-QH

Cabinet Series

Cabinet Elect.
Rating Type
blank = 120V, 1650W

X = 220V, 60HZ, 1650W

Cabinet Size

Double Door
(Blank for Single Door)

Quad-Heat
(Dual Fuel)

LOCATION

OF MODULE

SERIAL NUMBER

LOCATION OF CABINET MODEL
NUMBER AND SERIAL NUMBER

(Silver Label on Side of Cabinet)

Model Number ________________________________

Serial Number ________________________________

Module Serial Number __________________________

NOTE: Please read this manual thoroughly before using your

cabinet. If you have questions, please contact Metro
customer service department.

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B. FEATURES — ALL MODELS

In order to utilize your new cabinet to its full potential;
take a minute to identify the following features that have
been provided for your convenience.

• The module has been placed at the base of the
cabinet for easy accessibility and efficient operation.

• Clearly marked control panel for easy viewing and
allowing temperature adjustments without opening
the door.

• Handles on each end of the cabinet.

• Optional swing-up handle.

• Thermometer, timer and dual function white board/
clipboard on the door.

• Easy pull magnetic door latch.

• Kick latch on all doors.

• All components — door, module and shelves are
removable to permit thorough, obstruction-free
cleaning.

• Optional swivel-lock caster system.

• Optional canned fuel system. Includes chimney,
baffles and canned fuel drawers. All are removable
to permit thorough, obstruction-free cleaning.

• Optional travel latch.

II. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

A. ELECTRIC HEATING SYSTEM

Your cabinet is designed to MAINTAIN the

temperature of HOT prepared foods. The
module is equipped with a thermostatically
controlled heater and a blower for air
circulation. A POWER switch is provided along
with a red light to indicate when the unit is
switched ON. Next to the POWER switch is the
TEMPERATURE control.

A short, grounded, module power supply cord is

supplied fixed to the module. This power supply
cord must be unplugged from the cabinet power
supply cord as the module is removed from the
cabinet. The cabinet power supply cord is fixed
to the underside of the cabinet. Likewise, when
installing the module into a cabinet, the module
power supply cord must be plugged into the
cabinet power supply cord.

1. Refer to the data plate located near the

power cord for the electrical specifications of
cabinet. With the power switch off, plug the
cord into the appropriate rated, grounded
receptable. Cabinets rated at 120V 20
amp must be plugged into a 125VAC 20
amp receptacle and must be used on an
individual branch circuit. Cabinets rated at
120V 15 amp may be plugged into either a
15 amp or 20 amp receptacle.

Cabinets rated at 220V 1650W must be

plugged into a 250VAC 15 amp receptacle.

NOTE: A 15 amp cabinet can be plugged

into 20 amp service. A 20 amp unit must be
plugged into a 20 amp receptacle.

120V 120V 220V
15 AMP PLUG 20 AMP PLUG 15 AMP PLUG

2. Snap POWER switch to ON. The red POWER
light will now glow and the blower will begin
circulating air. Note: This is not a foot switch.
Operating it with your foot can damage the
switch and make the cabinet inoperable.

3. Turn the TEMPERATURE thermostat to a setting
of 10. The holding unit is now in operation.

4. After allowing the cabinet to PREHEAT
FOR APPROXIMATELY 45/60 MINUTES,
reduce the thermostat setting to 6/8. In a
room of average temperature (72°F) this
should provide 150° to 170°F (65°-76°C).
Adjustments to the temperature may be
made as necessary.

THIS IS A HOT FOOD HOLDING

CABINET AND IS NOT INTENDED TO
RETHERMALIZE COLD FOOD. MAKE
SURE FOOD AND CABINETS ARE AT
PROPER TEMPERATURES BEFORE
PLACING FOOD IN THE CABINET.

NOTE: The POWER (red) light will glow

as soon as the POWER switch is switched
ON and will continue to glow until switched
OFF. The blower will operate as long as the
POWER switch is ON.

It is not necessary at the end of the operating

day to disrupt the TEMPERATURE setting in
order to turn the unit OFF. By switching the
POWER switch to OFF, the unit is no longer
operating. By switching the POWER switch to
ON when resuming operations, the cabinet
will attain the preset level (or it can be
preheated at a setting of 10 before adjusting
to the desired temperature).

B. CANNED FUEL SYSTEM (Optional)

The Canned Fuel system does not require

the electric heating module to be turned on
for operation. Each bottom-mounted drawer
holds 2 cans of fuel. Lift slightly and pull the
drawer out until it stops or lift the drawer front
and remove it from the cabinet. Place a fuel
can into each round cutout and light the fuel.
Close the drawer.

NOTE: Filling each canned fuel drawer with

2 cans of fuel will heat the unit to 200°F in
approximately 45 minutes. In order to maintain
a desired temperature, some of the canned
fuel cans may need to be extinguished.

Follow manufacturer’s guidelines for canned

fuel usage.

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C. TIMER

TO SET THE TIMER:

1. Press ‘MIN’ button to set minutes.

2. Press ‘SEC’ button to set seconds.

3. Press ‘START/STOP’ to start timer.

4. To pause the timer, pless ‘START/STOP’.
Press again to restart countdown.

5. When alarm beeps, press ‘START/STOP’ to
turn off alarm. The timer will recall the last set
time.

6. Press ‘RESET’ to return display to 00:00”.

7. The timer will also count up. Press START/
STOP’ when the display reads 00:00” and the
timer will count up.

8. The timer will time up to 99 minutes and 59
seconds.

9. To attach using the magnets on the back of
the timer, gently slide the clip out of the timer
casing. To replace the clip, slide it back into
the groove.

III. CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION

AT NO TIME SHOULD THE MODULE OR

CABINET BE WASHED OR FLOODED WITH
WATER OR LIQUID SOLUTION. NEVER
STEAM CLEAN. SEVERE DAMAGE OR
ELECTRICAL HAZARD COULD RESULT.

1. Turn off power switch.

2. Unplug the unit from its power source.

WARNING

ALLOW THE UNIT TO COOL BEFORE

CLEANING, AS THE INTERIOR OF THE
CABINET MAY BE HOT ENOUGH TO BURN.

A. SHELF REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

To remove the shelves, all shelves must first

be lowered onto the bottom shelf. Start with
the shelf above the bottom shelf by lifting it off
of the shelf hangers and by lowering the front
edge and raising the rear edge so that it can
be lowered onto the bottom shelf. Repeat the
procedure until all of the shelves are on the
stack on the bottom shelf.

On double door cabinets, lift the uppermost

shelf off of the stack so that you are holding
onto the long edge of the shelf and the shelf
is hanging vertically. Position the shelf so one
vertical edge is in one of the rear cabinet
corners. Swing the other vertical edge out the
door and remove the shelf. Repeat until all the
shelves are removed.

On single door cabinets, lift each shelf off of

the stack so that you are holding onto the long
edge of the shelf and the shelf is hanging
vertically. Position the shelf so that one vertical
edge is in one of the rear cabinet corners and
the other vertical edge is towards the diagonal
front corner. Depending on the model of the
one door cabinet, the shelf may have to be
rotated towards a vertical position to remove it
from the cabinet.

To install the shelves, reverse the above

procedure. Before installing the shelves
install the module (Section B below) and, if so
equipped, the Quad-Heat Fuel System baffle(s)
and chimney(s) (Section C below).

NOTE: The shelf wires that run from left to right

in the cabinet should be on the top side of the
installed shelves. Make sure the shelves are
seated in the hangers correctly.

On single door MBQ-90 and 72 cabinets, the

shelves have two 90° square corners and two
45° notched corners. The 45° corners go to the
right end as you look into the cabinet.

B. ELECTRIC HEATING MODULE

REMOVAL /INSTALLATION

1. Remove the module from the cabinet by
lifting and sliding the module rearward. Lift
the front of the module and stand it vertically

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