Weekly Deliming the Cabinet

Different levels of minerals exist in water based on location. Hard water contains minerals like calcium and magnesium which leaves limescale on the surface of the water pan. Ensure water meets the water requirements section of this manual. To better understand your water quality, contact the local water agency for a water quality report. Inspect, clean and delime the water pan regularly to maintain performance of the holding cabinet. Failure to maintain water quality and the water pan may lead to mineral deposit build up and the following issues:

  • The pan may overheat.

  • Decreased humidity output may affect product quality holding times.

  • Cracks may appear in the water pan.

HOT WATER

To avoid burns, use PPE when handling overflow tube and draining unit.

To avoid food contamination, discard warped and/or bent pans. Metal debris may cause personal injury.

NOTICE -

To avoid equipment damage, do not clean stainless steel with abrasive tools, abrasive cleaners or corrosive chemicals.

NOTICE -

Ensure you install the racks correctly. Installing the lower racks in the upper rack location will lead to holding problems. The lower racks are shown below.

Lower holding rack

NOTICE -

Failure to disconnect power to the cabinet causes the interior of the cabinet to be “flooded” with water from the automatic water fill system.

  1. Disconnect the electrical supply to the cabinet.

  2. Remove the top drawer from the cabinet.

  3. Remove the water pan and baffles by supporting the pan with one and pulling out on the latches with the other hand. The water pan drops down from the cabinet ceiling.

  4. Remove the 4 baffles from the water pan.

  5. Clean the baffles and water pan with a brush, or other tool, to loosen and remove any buildup. If the buildup is excessive, a liquid chemical lime remover may help to remove lime.

  6. After removing all lime buildup, rinse pan and baffles, and place water pan and baffles back into cabinet. Make sure water pan is secure against the ceiling of the cabinet.

  7. Replace the top drawer and reconnect electrical supply to unit.