The Vollrath Co TD 43R, T 43R User Manual

1236 North 18th Street
P.O. Box 611
Sheboygan, WI 53082-0611
Telephone [phone]

The Vollrath Company, L.L.C.

Operating and Safety Instructions

T 43R & TD 43R ­Countertop Food
Merchandiser

Model Numbers:
72050 – 1600 Watts, 120 Volts, Merchandiser Only

72055 – 1600 Watts, 120 Volts. Merchandiser Kit
72051 – 1600 Watts, 120 Volts, Merchandiser Only With Drain
72056 – 1600 Watts, 120 Volts, Merchandiser Kit With Drain

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T 43R & TD 43R Countertop Food Merchandiser

T 43 & TD 43 Countertop Food Merchandiser

Thank you for purchasing this Vollrath countertop food warmer. Before
and familiarize yourself with the following operating and safety instructions. SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

WARNING

ELECTRIC SHOCK, FIRE OR BURN INJURIES CAN OCCUR IF

THIS EQUIPMENT IS NOT USED PROPERLY. TO REDUCE RISK OF INJURY:

• Plug only into grounded electrical outlets with the nameplate rated voltage.

• Unit should only be used in a flat, level position.

• Unplug warmer and let cool before cleaning or moving.

• Do not spray controls or outside of unit with liquid or cleaning agents.

• Unplug warmer when not in use.

• Handle hot water carefully.

• Do not operate unattended.

IMPORTANT

Function and Purpose

This unit is intended to rethermalize containers of previously cooked food and/or hold containers of
hot food at a safe serving temperature. This unit is not intended or designed to cook raw food
product.

Installation

This unit is to be used on a flat, level surface. This unit is not designed to be enclosed or built in
any area.

Operation

1. Place the food merchandiser on a flat, stable surface.

2. Close drain valve (TD 43 only). Pour water to fill line (8 quarts or 2 gallons) in the well. Do

not overfill the well. Always operate this unit with water in the well.

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: Hot Food Holding

: Always operate this unit with water in the well.

:

operating this unit, read

WARNING

ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD

Keep water level at or below water level mark. If level is too high, water

may overflow when the food container is inserted. The overflow could

enter the electrical compartment and cause a short circuit or electric

shock.

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T 43 & TD 43 Countertop Food Merchandiser

3.

Plug power cord into a grounded electrical outlet with the nameplate rated voltage.

4. Preheat the water in the well by covering the well with an empty food container or cover
and then setting the heat control to the maximum heat setting. Preheat for 45 Minutes

5.

Place container of hot food into the preheated food merchandiser. To prevent spills, do not
overfill the food container.

6.

Reduce heat setting to a level that will maintain a safe holding temperature and maintain food
quality. (See Food Safety Precautionary Note)

7.

Maintain proper water level. The low water light will turn on and the unit will stop operating
when the water level becomes too low. Do not allow the water to completely evaporate.
Check water level frequently. Maintain at least ½” of water in the well for proper operation.

Operation: Rethermalizing Previously Cooked Food

1. Place the food merchandiser on a flat, stable surface.

2. Close drain valve (TD 43 only). Pour water to fill line (8 quarts or 2 gallons) in the well.
Do not overfill the well. Always operate this unit with water in the well.

WARNING

ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD

Keep water level at or below water level mark. If level is too high, water may overflow

when the food container is inserted. The overflow could enter the electrical compartment

and cause a short circuit or electric shock.

3. Plug power cord into a grounded electrical outlet with the nameplate rated voltage.

4. Preheat the water in the well by covering the well with an empty food container or cover and
then setting the heat control to the maximum heat setting. Preheat for 45 minutes

WARNING

BURN HAZARD

Hot water and steam in the well can burn skin.

Use protective gloves, mitts or potholders when removing food containers or covers.

Hot food can also cause burns. Handle hot food carefully.

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