Star Manufacturing HFD2A Parts List

HOT FOOD

HUMIDITY CABINET

MODEL

HFD2A-120V/230V
HFD3A-120V/230V

Installation and

Operation

Instructions

2M-Z3437 Rev. L 1/17/07

HFD2A

230V ONLY

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manufacturer of all liability.

Star reserves the right to change specifi cations and product design without
notice. Such revisions do not entitle the buyer to corresponding changes,
improvements, additions or replacements for previously purchased
equipment.

Due to periodic changes in designs, methods, procedures, policies and
regulations, the specifi cations contained in this sheet are subject to change
without notice. While Star Manufacturing exercises good faith efforts to provide
information that is accurate, we are not responsible for errors or omissions
in information provided or conclusions reached as a result of using the
specifi cations. By using the information provided, the user assumes all risks in
connection with such use.

These symbols are intended to alert the user to the presence of
important operating and maintenance instructions in the manual
accompanying the appliance.

RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

NOTICE

MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS

Contact your local authorized service agent for service or required maintenance. Please record the model
number, serial number, voltage and purchase date in the area below and have it ready when you call to

ensure faster service.

Model No.

Serial No.

Voltage

Purchase Date

Authorized Service Agent

Reference the listing provided with the unit

or

for an updated listing go to:

Website: www.star-mfg.com
E-mail [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone] Local [phone]

The Star Service Help Desk

Business 8:00 am to 4:30 p.m. Central Standard Time
Hours:

Telephone: [phone] Local [phone]

Fax: [phone] Local [phone]

E-mail [e-mail]

[e-mail]
[e-mail]

Website: www.star-mfg.com

Mailing Address: Star Manufacturing International Inc.

10 Sunnen Drive
St. Louis, MO 63143
U.S.A

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SPECIFICATIONS

HFD-2A SERIES

Capacity: 72 large pretzels/bagels (P models), 3 16" pizzas (CR models)

3 Multipurpose Shelves, additional pizza shelves can be added
Electrical: 120 volt, 60 hertz, single phase, 1550 watts, 12.9 amps
230 volt, 60 hertz, single phase, 1550 watts, 6.7 amps
Cord Length - 6 ft.

Plug NEMA Spec - NEMA 5-15P (5-20P Canadian Models) (120V Models)
CEE7-7 (230V Models)
Dimensions: 21-1/8"W x 21-1/8"D x 34 - 1/2"H

(55.37 cm W x 55.37 cm D x 87.63 cm H)

HFD-3A SERIES

Capacity: 112 large pretzels/bagels (P models), 4 18" pizzas (CR models)

4 Multipurpose Shelves, additional pizza shelves can be added
Electrical: 120 volt, 60 hertz, single phase, 1800 watts, 15 amps
230 volt, 60 hertz, single phase, 1800 watts, 7.8 amps
Cord Length - 6 ft.
Plug NEMA Spec - NEMA 5-20P (120V Models)
CEE7-7 (230V Models)
Dimensions: 24-1/8"W x 28-1/8"D x 36"H
(61.28 cm W x 71.44 cm D x 91.44 cm H)

RECOMMENDED CONTROL SETTINGS AND HOLDING TIMES

Chefs, cooks and other specialized food service personnel employ varied methods of cooking. Proper
holding temperatures for a specifi c food product must be based on the moisture content of the product,
density, volume, and proper serving temperatures. Safe holding temperatures must also be correlated
with palatability in determining the length of holding time for a specifi c product. The following are some
recommended settings and holding times for products generally held in the cabinet.

See the control label or the Temperature and Humidity Control Operation section of this manual for
instructions on changing the presets. Temperatures indicated on the cabinet display do not always match
the product temperature.

PRODUCT PRESET PRESET RECOMMENDED
TIME NUMBER SETTING HOLDING

Pizza 1 (T-175°F, H-10) 1 Hour
Bread Products 2 (T-120°F, H-10) 3 Hours
Sandwiches 3 (T-170°F, H-6) 2 Hours
Chicken 4 (T-175°F. H-6) 5 Hours
General Use 5, 6 (T-150°F, H-5)

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TO MOTOR SHAFT

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TO SLOTS IN SIDE BRACKETS

INSERT HOLDING CLIP
THRU TOP INTO MOTOR SHAFT

ACCESSORY INSTALLATION

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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.

All shipping containers should be checked for freight damage both visible and concealed.
This unit has been tested and carefully packaged to insure delivery of your unit in perfect
condition. If equipment is received in damaged condition, either apparent or concealed, a
claim must be made with the delivering carrier.

Concealed damage or loss - if damage or loss is not apparent until after equipment is unpacked,
a request for inspection of concealed damage must be made with carrier within 15 days. Be
certain to retain all contents plus external and internal packaging materials for inspection. The
carrier will make an inspection and will supply necessary claim forms.

INSTALLATION

Each machine has been properly wired and inspected at the factory for operation on the voltage
and type of current specifi ed on the nameplate. Machines with a nameplate stamped 120V, are
equipped for operation on 120 volt 60 hertz AC single phase service and must be connected
to a separate 15 amp circuit with a 3 wire grounded, polarized receptacle. 230V models must
be connected to a 230V, 60Hz, AC single phase service.

Water hardness in some areas will cause scaling (lime scale buildup) in your equipment. This
scaling will coat the inside of the reservoir and waterlines of your Hot Food Humidity Cabinet.
Therefore, STAR Manufacturing recommends using distilled water for the prevention of scaling
in your equipment. This will prolong the life of your STAR equipment.

CAUTION

DO NOT CONNECT TO ANY
OTHER TYPE OF CURRENT
SOURCE OR THE MACHINE WILL
BE SERIOUSLY DAMAGED.

The guarantee of this machine covered by the
warranty card does not apply if an improper
installation has been made.

CAUTION

DO NOT BLOCK VENT HOLES ON TOP
OF THE CABINET.

5. Fill Light - This is used as a reminder during
start up. When the power switch is pushed on
the fi ll light will illuminate to remind the operator
to fi ll the reservoir. The fi ll light will go OFF

when the reservoir is fi lled to the maximum.

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6. Temperature and Humidity Control Operation -

a. Fahrenheit or Celsius Selection - The control will read cabinet air temperature in F°

or C°. To change this indication press and hold the MODE switch and then press + to
change the setting.

b. Pre-set Selection - This control comes from the factory with 6 programmed pre-set

selections indicated as Preset 1, etc. These correspond to the temperature and humidity
setting as indicated in the table below:

Cabinet Air

Preset No. Temp. Setting Humidity Setting

1 175F° 10
2 120F° 10
3 170F° 6

GENERAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Install inside food rack or pizza/pretzel shelves depending on the model
unit purchased. The shelves are in the enclosed accessory carton
(See Figure 1).

2. Plug the unit into a grounded 120 V.A.C. receptacle (230V receptacle for European
models).

LOCATION AND FUNCTION OF CONTROLS

The operating controls are located above the door on the side of the unit next to the water fi ll
(See Figure 2).

1. Temperature Indicator - Displays temperature

2. Water Level Indicators - When ON water level is too low

3. ON/OFF Switch - Activates lights, digital thermometer and air circulation system.

4. Low Water Light - When the light is ON this indicates that water must be added. The fi ll
light will also come on. Element shuts OFF until water is added.

4 175F° 6
5 150F° 5
6 150F° 5

To select Pre-Sets press and hold MODE then press SELECT to toggle through pre-sets.
Stop on the desired pre-set setting. For specifi c food products, see the Recommended

Control Settings and Holding Times section.

c. Temperature and Humidity Programming- A pre-set can be changed. Hold + and - for

3 seconds until the current temperature is displayed. Push + up or - down to set the
desired cabinet temperature. Press MODE to display the humidity setting. Press +
up or - down to set the desired humidity level. A setting of 5 will be about 25% relative
humidity. Press MODE to leave program.

By pressing and holding MODE and then SELECT different pre-sets can be

individually chosen and reset to a specifi c temperature and humidity setting.
(Maximum temperature is 175°F and humidity 10).

NOTE

Using tap water will promote scaling that will eventually
cause clogging of water tubes and prevent the proper
operation of the Humidity Cabinet. The use of distilled
water will prevent scaling inside the water lines of the
cabinet.

7. Fill reservoir by lifting reservoir lid and pouring water in until both the fi ll and low water light
should be "OFF" when the tank is full. HFD-2A holds approximately 3 quarts and HFD-3A holds
approximately 5 quarts. Both lights will be off until the water level drops below a specifi ed set
level and the low water light comes on. The water heater will stop operating until water is added.
The fi ll light will be "ON" until the water level reaches the fi ll water indicator probe. 5
quarts. Both lights will be off until the water level drops below a specifi ed set level and
the low water light comes on. The water heater will stop operating until water is added.
The fi ll light will be "ON" until the water level reaches the fi ll water indicator probe.

OPERATING PROCEDURES

1. Turn power switch on.

2. Set desired temperature and humidity or desired pre-set. Allow approximately 20 minutes for
machine to reach proper temperature. (Time will vary depending on temperature setting.)

3. Fill water reservoir.

4. Monitor cabinet temperature via the digital thermometer on the control (See Figure 2).

5. Periodically monitor water level by indicator on control panel (See Figure 2).

DOOR REVERSAL

Doors are supplied from the factory mounted on the left side of the cabinet but can be mounted
on the right side by following the instructions listed below.

DOOR REMOVAL (See Figure 3)

1. Remove the top left mounting bracket while holding door. Replace screws in holes. Keep the
bracket for installation on the right side.

2. Lift door carefully off of bottom pin bracket
and set down.

3. Remove the bottom pin bracket by
removing the 2 bottom screws. Replace
screws in holes. Keep the bracket for
installation on the right side.

4. For models using the rotating pizza or
pretzel racks only, remove the rectangular
bracket magnet assembly in the upper
right corner of the door being careful not to
crack glass. Slide a razor under to break
adhesive. Keep this assembly because
this will be located in a new position after

the door is moved.

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DOOR INSTALLATION (See Figure 3)

1. Remove the 2 bottom and 2 top screws on the right side of cabinet door opening.

2. Mount the bottom "taller" mounting pin fi rst and screw in place using the 2 screws removed
earlier.

3. Mount the bottom door hinge hole into the bottom pin, while holding door. The handle should
be on the outside of door on the left side of the unit.

4. Locate the top mounting pin into top door hinge hole. Slide the top bracket into place, holding
door, and attach top bracket using the 2 screws removed earlier.

5. Check door for proper alignment in opening. Door can be adjusted slightly up and down by
sliding the lower bracket back or forth. Door can be adjusted slightly in and out of cabinet by
adjusting top bracket in and out. Tighten all door mounting screws securely.

6. For rotating models, locate the magnet assembly at the top right hand corner of the installed
door. Use RTV silicone to hold it in place. Check for rotisserie operation by opening and
closing door.