Star Manufacturing 130R Installation Manual

Star
Manufacturing
International Inc.

10 Sunnen Drive
St. Louis, MO 63143

Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

2M-8189 Rev. B 11/29/95

Installation

Operating

Instructions

ELECTRIC FOOD WARMER

MODEL 130R

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CAUTION

This equipment is designed and sold for
commercial use only by personnel trained and
experienced in its operation and is not sold for
consumer use in and around the home nor for
use directly by the general public in food service
locations.

exact dial setting. Therefore, we have
indicated the setting with a series of numbers.
A little experience will give you the proper
setting for various foods you are serving.

7. Turn the thermostat to "OFF" position when
the unit is not in use.

CAUTION

INSTALLATION

This unit is furnished with a three wire lead-in
cord for use in a grounded outlet. Do not plug
into an overloaded line as this unit must have full
voltage to operate properly. The unit is wired for
operation on alternating current, single phase
power supply only.

CAUTION

DO NOT CONNECT TO DIRECT
CURRENT (DC).

GENERAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Clean the water pan and food pans thoroughly
before using.

2. Temperature Control - The thermostat is a
combination On/Off switch and heat control.
The signal light next to it indicates when the
electric heating element is on. The "OFF"
position will turn off the electric current to the
heating element.

3. This unit may be used dry or with water in the
well.

4. Put hot pre-cooked food in the pots, or pans,
and insert in the unit. A great variety of
rectangular pan combinations can be obtained
to fit this standard size well.

5. If PRE-HEATING IS DESIRED, SET THE
CONTROL AT "HI" for approximately 10
minutes. Prolonged "HI" setting may result in
overcooking or scorching of certain foods.

6. Set the dial to the number required to
maintain the temperature desired. Because
the consistency of different food varies, and
because liquids and solids absorb heat at
different rates, it is impractical to specify the

DO NOT OVER-HEAT THE UNIT.

CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS

The exterior surfaces of the warmer can be kept
clean and attractive by wiping or washing regularly
with a soft cloth and mild soap and water. Any
discoloration on the warmer can be removed
with a non-abrasive cleaner. Do not use an

abrasive cleaner as the attractive coatings
will be affected adversely.

HEAT WELL CARE

CAUTION

NEVER PUT FOOD DIRECTLY INTO
THE HEATING WELL.

Always use the food pans, or pots which fit into
the well for the food.

CLEAN THE HEATING WELL DAILY

After removing the pans, or pots, clean the
heating well thoroughly with a mild abrasive
cleaner; such as Bon Ami, or with water to which
a detergent has been added. Any food particles
which have been spilled into the heating well must
be cleaned off.

DO NOT USE A STEEL WOOL PAD FOR
CLEANING.

IF YOU USE DRY HEAT IN THE HEATING
WELL, THE METAL WILL DISCOLOR
SLIGHTLY, BUT THIS WILL COME OFF
WHEN CLEANING AS ABOVE.

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IF YOU USE WET HEAT IN THE HEATING
WELL BY ADDING WATER, CLEAN DAILY
AS MENTIONED ABOVE, AND ADD FRESH
WATER.

The finest stainless steel available has been used to
make the heating well, but it must be given care if
you want it to give years of service.

MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS

Contact the factory, a service representative or a
local service company for service or required
maintenance.

RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

PART NO. 2M-8189 REV. B 11/29/95

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