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Operator’s Manual
SIGNATURE SERVER® 2.0 SERVING EQUIPMENT
SIGNATURE SERVER® SERVING EQUIPMENT
Hot Food Stations
Refrigerated Cold Stations
Non Refrigerated Cold Stations
Frost Tops
Entree Carts
Hot/Cold Stations
Utility Stations
Cashier Station
Thank you for purchasing this Vollrath serving equipment. Before operating the unit, 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 unit if
repairs are needed.
Item No. 2350100-01 en Rev 09/12
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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.
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.
unit inStallation
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.
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drain ValVe and acceSS door - all modelS
To reduce risk of injury or damage to the unit:
Plug only into grounded electrical outlets matching the nameplate rated
voltage.
Do not use an extension cord with this equipment. Do not plug this
equipment into a power strip or multi-outlet power cord.
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.
Figure 1. Drain Valve and Drain Valve Access Door
A
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.
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
B
C
D
E
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.
B
A
E
D
C
DRAIN VALVE ACCESS DOOR. Covers the drain opening.
DRAIN VALVE OPENING. Access opening for the drain valve.
DRAIN VALVE. Used to empty water from the well(s).
DRAIN VALVE CLOSED position. When the valve is in this
position the drain is closed.
DRAIN VALVE OPEN position. When the valve is in this
position the drain valve is open.
WARNING
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unPacking the equiPment and initial SetuP
Carefully remove crating or packaging materials from the unit. Dispose of all
packaging, materials in an environmentally responsible manner.
Free the power cord from its secure shipping location. It is usually coiled
inside the cabinet.
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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.
Burn Hazard.
Do not touch heating surfaces, liquid, or food while
unit is heating or operating.
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WARNING
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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.
Digital Hot Station ControlS
(The discontinued Touch Panel Control is shown in the back of this manual.)
A
B
D
C
B
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1. Open the valve access door (A) and check that the drain valve (C) is in
2. Fill each well with about 2 quarts (1.9 lt), until water level is
3. Plug electrical power cord into a grounded outlet matching the nameplate
4. Preheat the water in the wells by covering wells with empty food
5. Remove empty food containers or covers. Place containers rated for hot
6. Place covers on food containers. Leave covers on food containers unless
7. Set the heat setting switch(es) (C) to maintain proper hot holding
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TEMPERATURE CONTROL dial. Used to set or adjust the
temperature of the well. The higher the number the higher the
temperature, the lower the number the lower the temperature.
The “0” position is off.
POWER light. Illuminates when the well is in the heating mode.
the closed position (D). See Figure 1.
approximately 3/8” (.95 cm) deep. Do not overll. Always maintain water
in well.
rated voltage.
containers or covers. Turn the power switch (A) to the “ON” position and
set the heat setting switch(es) (C) to the maximum setting. See Figure 2.
Or, turn the temperature control (A) to the maximum heat setting. See
Figure 3. Preheat for 45 minutes. The water will be boiling.
food that contain hot food into the preheated wells. Do not use food pans
deeper than 4” (10 cm).
serving food.
temperature for food safety. Regularly check food temperature.
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Figure 2. Digital Hot Station Controls
A
ON/OFF switch. Press and hold the ON/Off switch for two (2)
seconds to turn the unit On or OFF. The wells will be set to the
previously used setting.
B
WELL SETTING DISPLAY. Illuminates with the well heat
setting.
C
HEAT SETTING SWITCHES. Used to set or adjust the
temperature of the well. Push and hold arrows for each well
until the desired setting appears on the well setting display. The
“0” position is off. The heat settings range between 0 and 9.
0 = Off --- 9 = High.
D
LOW WATER light. Illuminates when the well needs water. If
the light illuminates during operation, clean fresh water must be
added to the well.
dial control hot Station controlS
A
0
3
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1
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2
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 heat setting switch(es) (C) to
“0” setting, turn the power switch (A) to the “OFF” position and unplug.
See Figure 2. Or, turn the temperature control (A) to the “0” setting and
unplug. See Figure 3. 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 drain valve access door (A). See Figure 1.
11. 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.
12. Turn drain valve (C) to the closed position (D) and close the drain valve
access door (B).
Figure 3. Manual Hot Station Controls
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