Vollrath 46040 Installation Manual
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Operator’s Manual
ELECTRIC CHAFER BUFFET SERVICE
Item Description Watt Voltage Plug
46040 Long Side Mount Receptacle 700 120V 5-15P
46045 Short Side Mount Receptacle 700 120V 5-15P
Thank you for purchasing this Vollrath equipment. Before operating the equipment, read and familiarize yourself with the following operating and
safety instructions. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. Save the original box and packaging. Use this packaging to
ship the equipment if repairs are needed.
Item No. 2350102-1 en Rev 03/11
Buffet and taBletop Service
Safety PrecautionS
To ensure safe operation, read the following statements and
understand their meaning. This manual contains safety precautions
which are explained below. Please read carefully.
WARNING
Warning is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that can cause
severe personal injury, death, or substantial property damage if the
warning is ignored.
CAUTION
Caution is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that will or can
cause minor personal injury or property damage if the caution is
ignored.
NOTE
Note is used to notify people of installation, operation, or maintenance
information that is important but not hazard-related.
For Your Safety!
These precautions should be followed at all times. Failure to follow
these precautions could result in injury to yourself and others or
damage the equipment.
To reduce risk of injury or damage to the unit:
Use only a Vollrath control thermostat designed specically for use with
this model.
Equipment should only be used in a at, level position.
Do not store or place any materials below the unit or near the heating
source.
Always turn off and unplug electric chafer heaters when not in use.
Allow equipment to cool before moving or cleaning.
Do not operate unattended.
Do not operate without water in the water pan.
function and PurPoSe
This equipment is intended and designed to keep food at proper serving
temperatures. This equipment is not intended or designed to cook raw food or
to reheat prepared food. This equipment is not intended or designed to chill
beverages or food. Food and beverages must be prepared and placed into the
chafers, urns or dispensers at proper serving temperatures.
unPacking the equiPment and initial SetuP, all modelS
Carefully remove crating or packaging materials from the unit. When no longer
needed, dispose of all packaging materials in an environmentally responsible
manner. Follow any special instructions for specic models.
oPeration, tabletoP hot food and beverage
This equipment is designed to heat with an electric chafer heater.
If using an electric chafer heater, we recommend that a Vollrath Universal
Chafer Heater is used.
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard.
Do not over ll wells, pans or trays. Liquid could
contact the electrical components and cause a
short circuit or an electrical shock. Do not spray
water or cleaning products. Do not use a power
cord that has been modied or damaged..
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D
Figure 1. Chafer Features and Controls.
A
COVER HANDLE. Used to open and close the cover.
B
COVER. Covers the food/beverage product.
C
CHAFER HANDLES. Used to lift the chafer.
D
FOOD PAN. Holds the food product.
E
WATER PAN. Holds the water.
F
THERMOSTAT CONTROL. Used to connect power to the
heater.
G
THERMOSTAT CONTROL KNOB. Used to set/adjust the
temperature on the thermostat.
H
ELECTRICAL PLUG. Grounded electrical plug connects to the
grounded power source.
I
HEATER. Heats the unit.
J
CHAFER FUEL HOLDER. Strictly decorative with this electric
model.
1. Place the chafer unit on a at surface.
2. Remove the thermostat control (F) from the heater (I). See Figure 1.
3. Remove the cover (B) and remove the food pan (D).
4. Pour about 2-1/2 quarts (2.4 L) of clean fresh water into the water pan (E).
NOTE:
Do not operate without water in the pan. Do not overll water pan.
5. Put the cover (B) on the chafer.
6. Slide the thermostat control (E) into the heater (G).
7. Connect the electrical plug (H) into a grounded outlet matching the
nameplate rated voltage.
8. Preheat the water by using a universal electric chafer heater on “HI” or by
using chafer fuel for 30 minutes.
9. Open the cover (B).
WARNING
Burn Hazard.
Do not touch heating surfaces, liquid, or while unit
is heating or operating.
and liquids can burn skin. Use gloves, mitts or
pot holders if it is necessary to handle hot pans,
plates and equipment.
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E
J
Hot food, surfaces, steam
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C
G
I
F
H
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