Vollrath PORTABLE BUFFET Operator’s Manual
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Operator’s Manual
DELUXE AFFORDABLE PORTABLE BUFFET EQUIPMENT
STANDARD AFFORDABLE PORTABLE BUFFET EQUIPMENT
Hot Food Stations (Standard or Deluxe)
Refrigerated Cold Stations
Non Refrigerated Cold Stations
Utility Stations
Cashier Station
Thank you for purchasing this Vollrath Affordable Portable Buffet Equipment. Before operating the unit, read and familiarize yourself with the following
operating and safety instructions. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. Save the orginal box and packaging. Use this packaging
to ship the unit if repairs are needed.
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Safety PrecautionS
unPacking the equiPment and initial SetuP
Carefully remove crating or packaging materials from the unit. Dispose of all
To ensure safe operation, read the following statements and
understand their meaning. This manual contains safety precautions
which are explained below. Please read carefully.
packaging, materials in an environmentally responsible manner.
electrical Power cord (Some modelS)
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.
To reduce risk of injury or damage to the unit:
Plug only into grounded electrical outlets matching the nameplate rated
voltage.
Unit should only be used in a at, level position.
Unplug unit and let it cool before cleaning or moving.
Do not spray controls or outside of unit with liquids or cleaning agents.
Unplug when not in use.
Keep unit and power cord away from open ames, electric burners or
excessive heat.
Do not operate unattended.
Closely supervise units operating in public areas and/or around
children.
Do not use food pans deeper than 4” (10 cm).
Do not operate if unit has been damaged or is malfunctioning in any
way.
Do not place any objects inside the air intake or exhaust panels.
Do not place weight on controls.
Do not operate hot well without water.
Free the power cord from its secure shipping location. It is usually coiled
inside the cabinet.
NOTE:
When moving or transporting this unit use caution to not damage the
electrical power cord.
lighting information (Some modelS)
If lighting is used, it is recommended that plastic coated type lamps or
equivalent are used to reduce the possibility of breakage.
Breath guard inStallation (Some modelS)
Some units are shipped with a breath guard not installed. To install the breath
guard follow these steps:
1. Install the breath guard uprights (A) to the studs (B) securing with cap
function and PurPoSe
This unit is intended and designed to keep food at proper serving
temperatures. Hot food stations are not intended or designed to cook raw
food or to reheat prepared food. Cold food stations are not intended or
designed to cool or chill food. Food must be prepared and placed in food
stations at proper serving temperatures.
Figure 1. Breath Guard Installation
2. Install the breath guard support tube (D) between the uprights (A)
3. Install the top breath protector (E) securing with screws (F) and cap nuts
4. Install the side breath protector (G) to the support tube (D) securing with
nuts (C) as shown. See Figure 1. Repeat for all four uprights.
A
C
F
E
C
A
A
B
C
A
B
B
D
C
G
C
securing with cap nuts (C) as shown. Repeat on the other side.
(C) as shown. Repeat for all four mounting locations.
cap nuts (C) as shown. Repeat on the other side.
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This unit is to be used on a at, level surface. If this unit has controls and
drains they need to be accessible at all times of operation. If the unit has a
vent the vent needs to face an open area so that air can circulate.
NOTE:
Do move the unit by pushing or pulling on the breath guard.
There must be a minimum of 24” (61 cm) of space between one side of
solid surfaces and on two sides for heating units.
There must be a minimum of 24” (61 cm) of space between the vents
and any solid surfaces for units with vents.
Sufcient airow must be allowed around the unit. Blocking the airow
could cause the unit to overheat.
oPeration
WARNING
Burn Hazard.
Do not touch heating surfaces, liquid, or food while
unit is heating or operating.
Hot food, steam and liquids can burn skin. Allow the hot liquid,
spillage pans and trays to cool before handling. Use gloves, mitts or
pot holders if it is necessary to handle hot pans.
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard.
Keep water and other liquids from entering the
inside of the unit. Liquid inside the unit could cause
an electrical shock. Do not damaged power cord.
Do not over ll wells, pans or trays. Liquid could contact the
electrical components and cause a short circuit or an electrical
shock. Unplug unit before performing service, draining or removing
spillage pans and trays. Do not spray water or cleaning products.
Do not use a power cord that has been modied or damaged.
Figure 2. Deluxe Hot Station Controls
A
ON/OFF switch. Set switch to the up position for “ON”. Set
switch to the down position for “OFF”. The switch will illuminate
when in the “ON” position.
B
ACCESS DOOR for drain valve. Open or remove to access the
drain valve.
C
DRAIN VALVE. Used to empty water from the well(s).
D
WATER LEVEL MARKS. Used to indicate the correct water
level.
E
TEMPERATURE CONTROL dial. Used to set or adjust the
temperature of the well. The larger the number the higher the
temperature, the smaller the number the lower the temperature.
The “0” position is off.
D
D
A
F
B
0
1
I
2
3
4
5
6
E
1
0
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8
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C
G
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F
DIAL REFERENCE indicator. Used to show what position the
temperature control is set at.
G
LOW WATER light. Illuminates when the well needs water. If
the light illuminates during operation, clean fresh water must be
added to the well.
H
DRAIN VALVE CLOSED position. When the valve is in this
position the drain is closed.
I
DRAIN VALVE OPEN position. When the valve is in this
position the drain valve is open.
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1. Open the valve access door (B) and check that the drain valve (C) is in
the closed position (H). See Figure 2.
2. Fill the well to the correct level marks (D) with clean fresh water. Correct
level is about 1” (2.5 CM) of water. Do not over ll.
3. Plug electrical power cord into a grounded outlet matching the nameplate
rated voltage.
4. Preheat the water in the wells by covering wells with empty food
containers or covers. Turn the power switch (A) to the “ON” position
A
ON/OFF switch. Set switch to the up position for “ON”. Set
switch to the down position for “OFF”. The switch will illuminate
when in the “ON” position.
B
ACCESS DOOR for drain valve. Open or remove to access the
drain valve.
C
DRAIN VALVE. Used to empty water from the well(s).
and set the heat control(s) (E) to the maximum setting. Preheat for 45
minutes. The water will be boiling.
5. Remove empty food containers or covers. Place containers rated for hot
food that contain hot food into the preheated wells. Do not use food pans
deeper than 4” (10 cm).
6. Place covers on food containers. Leave covers on food containers unless
D
DRAIN VALVE CLOSED position. When the valve is in this
position the drain is closed.
E
DRAIN VALVE OPEN position. When the valve is in this
position the drain valve is open.
serving food.
7. Set the heat control(s) (E) to maintain proper hot holding temperature for
food safety. Regularly check food temperature.
NOTE:
Monitor food temperature closely for food safety. The United States
Public Health Service recommends that hot food be held at a minimum
of 140 ºF (60 ºC) to help prevent bacteria growth. Maintain correct water
level and temperature setting. Periodically remove food container and
check the water level. Add water if needed.
8. When nished using the unit. Turn the temperature control(s) (E) to “0”
setting, turn the power switch (A) to the “OFF” position and unplug unit.
When removing hot food containers from unit use gloves, mitts or pot
holders to protect hands.
9. Allow the unit and water to cool completely.
10. Open access the access door (B).
11. Place a suitable container directly under the drain valve (C). Turn the
drain valve (C) to the open position (I) monitoring the ow of liquid going
into the container. Use caution to avoid spills that may create a slippery
condition. Turn drain valve (C) to the closed position (H) off before the
container is full. Dispose of the drained water. This procedure may need
to be repeated.
12. Turn drain valve (C) to the closed position (H) and close the access
door (B).
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A
1. Open the valve access door (A) and check that the drain valve is in the
closed position (D). See Figure 2.
2. Plug electrical power cord into a grounded outlet matching the nameplate
rated voltage.
3. Turn the power switch (A) to the “ON” position. This unit does not have
an adjustable temperature setting. Allow the unit to run for approximately
30 minutes. For the best performance when using ice with this unit, allow
unit to run for approximately 2 hours before adding ice. This will help the
ice remain solid.
4. Place containers of properly chilled food into the pre-chilled unit.
5. Regularly check the food temperature.
NOTE:
Monitor food temperature closely for food safety. The United States
Public Health Service recommends that hot food be held at a maximum
of 41 ºF (5 ºC) to help prevent bacteria growth.
6. When nished using the unit turn the power switch to the off position.
7. Open access the access door (B).
8. If unit requires that water be drained place a suitable container directly
under the drain valve (C). Turn the drain valve (C) to the open position
(E) monitoring the ow of liquid going into the container. Use caution to
avoid spills that may create a slippery condition. Turn drain valve (C)
to the closed position (D) off before the container is full. Dispose of the
drained water. This procedure may need to be repeated.
9. Turn drain valve (C) to the closed position (D) and close the access
door (B).
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E
D
C
Figure 3. Deluxe Cold Pan Controls
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