Nieco 142E Parts List
AUTOMATIC
FOODSERVICE
EQUIPMENT
AUTOMATIC ELECTRIC CHEESEMELTER
MODEL 142E
OWNER’S MANUAL
IMPORTANT: RETAIN THIS MANUAL IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Cheesemelter area must be kept free of combustible materials, and the flow of ventilation air must not
be obstructed. Operating personnel must not perform any maintenance or repair functions. Contact
your Nieco Authorized Dealer.
FOR YOUR SAFETY:
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors or
liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
A. Machine Installation.......................................................................................................3
Pre-Installation
Mounting
Hood Requirements
Clearance
Electrical Connection
Pre-Operation Check
B. Operation........................................................................................................................4
Starting Procedure
Shutdown Procedure
C. Replacement Parts List .................................................................................................5
D. Daily Cleaning ................................................................................................................6
E. Conveyor Belt Removal
.................................................................................................7
F. Maintenance
...................................................................................................................8
G. Parts and Location
.........................................................................................................9
H. Trouble Shooting Guide.................................................................................................11
I. Wiring Diagram
...............................................................................................................12
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A. INSTALLATION
PRE-INSTALLATION
Uncrate the cheesemelter, and inspect for shipping damage. Contact the factory if there is obvious damage. Remove
the tape securing the machine parts, and install the parts in their proper location. Refer to the Parts and Location section of this manual. If you find concealed damage to any part of this unit, contact your freight carrier immediately. The
factory warranty does not cover freight damage.
MOUNTING
The Cheesemelter legs should be placed on a stand or counter with restraining clips to keep the appliance from shifting during operation.
HOOD REQUIREMENTS
This appliance must be installed under a ventilation hood of adequate size and capacity. The hood should be at least
6" larger in all dimensions than the appliance top, and be 12" to 18" above the top. Do not obstruct the flow of ventilation air. An adequate air supply must be available for safe and proper operation.
Note: See the National Fire Prevention Association booklet on ventilation of cooking equipment. Write to:
NFPA, 470 Atlantic Ave., Boston, MA 02210. Local codes on venting must also be complied with.
CLEARANCE
For proper installation, the minimum clearance from combustible and non-combustible construction is 6" from the
back and 6" from the front of the machine. Keep appliance area free from combustibles.
To facilitate disassembly and service of the unit a minimum of 12" should be allowed on each end of the
cheesemelter to allow the drip trays and reflectors to be removed.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
Power requirements are stated on the unit nameplate and must be connected accordingly. Before starting
cheesemelter, tighten all electrical connections in control box.
Note: This appliance must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes or in the absence of local
codes, the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1990. In Canada, in accordance with the Canadian
Electrical Code CSA 22.1 part 1, or local codes.
WARNING: This appliance should be connected with a four-wire (L1, L2, neutral, ground) plug for
your protection against shock hazard. Be sure to plug directly into a properly grounded four-prong
receptacle. Do not cut or remove grounding prong from plug.
Note:
This appliance cannot be safely operated in the event of a power failure. No attempt should be made
to operate during a power failure. Disconnect power supply before servicing.
PRE-OPERATION CHECK
Be sure that all parts are installed in the proper location. Refer to OPERATION section for starting procedure. Start
cheesemelter and test for proper operation.
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B. OPERATION
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Inspect the cheesemelter before turning on power to insure that all parts are installed in the proper location,
and the conveyor belt is free of anything that may cause a jam (i.e. spatula or tongs).
2. Turn on the power using the toggle switch on the control box.
3. Adjust the belt speed using the knob on the control box.
4. Allow the cheesemelter 10 minutes to warm up.
5. Place the product on the conveyor belt, and do not remove until it has fully exited the machine.
SHUTDOWN
1. Be sure the conveyor belt is clear of all product.
2. Before turning off the cheesemelter, use a brush or a towel to wipe clean the conveyor belt.
3. Turn off the cheesemelter using the power switch, and allow 30 minutes to cool before disassembling for
cleaning.
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