Start-up

NOTICE -

Prior to use, thoroughly clean unit as described in Operator's Manual.

  1. Turn the power switch to the ON position.

  2. Press and hold the base shelf button and use the Up and Down arrow buttons to set the heat value of the base shelf. It can be set from “OFF” to a maximum of “10”.

    The upper heat settings read 1, 2, 3, etc. 1 meaning the heat is on 10% of the time, 10 meaning the heat is on 100% of the time. If “LOC” shows on the display when trying to set the heat value, this means the controls are locked and the settings cannot be changed until unlocked in the Special Programming.

  3. Press and hold each shelf button and use the Up and Down arrow buttons to set the heat value to each corresponding shelf.

    These can be set from “OFF” to a maximum of “10”. Use the diagram below the buttons to find which button controls which shelf. Ex: Press and hold to set the middle shelf heat value.

    *Recommended settings to hold prepackaged whole chickens at a safe temperature for up to 4 hours:

    • EPC-2 - A heat value setting of 10 for all shelves

    • EPC-3 & EPC-4 - A heat value setting of 9 - top 2 shelves settings of 8 - lower shelves & deck Settings for other products may differ.

    It is also recommended to lock the controls once the settings are programmed (see Special Programming) to ensure the settings aren’t changed by unauthorized personnel.

  4. Allow unit to preheat for about 30 minutes, and then prepackaged food products can now be placed on each shelf.

Up to four hour holding times when the following ideal holding conditions are met:

  • Ambient temperatures ranging anywhere between 70° to 74°F (21° to 23°C)

  • Merchandiser holds 3.0 to 3.5 lb. (1.36 – 1.59 kg) chickens in domes [Pactiv CNC-6007]

  • Shelf heat is set per recommendation in the Operations Manual

  • Merchandiser is operated at rated voltage

  • Chicken enters the merchandiser between 180° to 190°F (82° to 88°C)