Vollrath CM4-20835PA, JW30PA, CM4-24035PA Operator's Manual

35 Inch Plate Activated Cheese Melters

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.

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 will or can
cause severe personal injury or death.

CAUTION

Caution is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that will or can
cause minor or major personal injury if the caution is ignored.

Operator’s Manual

Model JW30PA

Item No. Model Description

CM4-20835PA
CM4-24035PA Cheese Melter, 35" wide, plate activated, 240V

JW30PA

Cheese Melter, 35" wide, plate activated, 208V

NOTICE: Notice is used to note information that is important but not

hazard-related.

To reduce risk of injury or damage to the equipment

• Plug only into grounded electrical outlets matching the voltage on
the rating plate.

• Use this equipment in a flat, level position.

• Unplug equipment and let it cool before cleaning or moving.
Equipment remains hot after it is turned off.

• Unplug when not in use.

• Keep equipment and power cord away from open flames, electric
burners or excessive heat.

• Do not operate unattended.

• Closely supervise equipment operating in public areas and/or
around children.

• Do not operate if equipment has been damaged or is malfunctioning.

FUNCTION AND PURPOSE

This equipment is intended to melt cheese, finish cooked food such as
nachos, cheese fries, potato skins and garlic bread in higher-volume
food service operations and large restaurants. It is not intended to bake
food or cook raw food. It is intended for use in commercial foodservice
operations only. It is not intended for household, industrial or
laboratory use.

CLEARANCE AND ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

Do not place oven on surfaces or near walls, partitions or kitchen
furniture unless they are made of non-combustible material or clad with
non-combustible heat-insulating material. Ovens must not be used near
or below curtains and other combustible materials.

Do not place the oven adjacent to a heat producing appliance.

Allow a minimum of 8 inches (20.3 cm) of clearance on the left and
right sides of the oven.

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SET UP

Install the legs

NOTICE: Legs must be installed. Failure to install the legs will

restrict airflow and cause the oven to overheat.

Screw the legs onto the threaded nuts below the cheese melter.

Install the Shelf

Insert the pins on the shelf into the slots on the brackets on the sides of
the oven.

BEFORE FIRST USE

Clean the oven. See “Cleaning” on page 3.

OPERATION

CAUTION

Burn Hazard

Do not touch the equipment while it is heating or operating.
Hot surfaces can burn skin.

Preheat

1. Plug the oven into a grounded electrical outlet that matches the
rating on the name plate found on the oven.

NOTICE: Using a voltage other than the nameplate rated voltage

will cause damage to the unit. Incorrect voltage,
modification to the power cord or electrical components
can damage unit and will void the warranty.

2. Adjust the shelf to the desired position.

3. Press the On/Off switch to the ON position. The front and rear heater
elements will turn on and the oven will be in standby mode.

4. The center elements will turn on when a plate is placed on the shelf.

FEATURES

A

B

C

Melt Cheese, Finish Cooked Food

1. Place the food on an oven-proof plate and place the plate on the
shelf.

2. The weight of the plate will active the center heating elements to
bring the oven to full power mode.

3. Remove the plate. The oven returns to standby mode.

4. When finished using the oven, press the On/Off switch to the OFF
position.

Front View

D

Back View

A Fan
B Adjustable Shelf
C On/Off Switch
D Reset Button

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