Daily Cleaning

Only perform this procedure when the unit is cool or severe burns may result.

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

NOTICE -

Do not use warped or bent trays.

As worn aluminum pans slide against the rails of the holding cabinet, they can leave behind traces of aluminum dust or small shavings. It is important to perform daily cleaning to prevent aluminum dust/shavings from getting onto product being held in the cabinet.

NOTICE -

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

NOTICE -

To avoid component damage, do not use pressurized water or a steam cleaner to clean unit.

Remove Racks

  1. Turn controls and water off, then disconnect electrical supply.

  2. Open doors to remove all trays and racks from unit. Take them to a sink to thoroughly clean.

    Water Pan and Concentration Ring

  3. Remove water pan covers and concentration ring from top of water pan and pull standpipe to drain water pan. Take covers and concentration ring to a sink to clean.

  4. Clean water pan and float switch.

  5. Wipe interior and exterior of cabinet with damp cloth, soap, and water.

    Wipe Door Gasket

    6. NOTICE -

    To avoid damage to door gasket, clean daily with damp towel.

  6. Using a damp towel, wipe gaskets and door. Be sure that both gaskets and doors are free of grease build up.
  7. Wipe the control panel with a damp cloth. Do not splash water around controls.

    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

  8. Reinstall standpipe, concentration ring, water pan covers, racks, and leave a door partially open over night to allow interior cabinet to thoroughly dry.