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Installation, Operation, & Maintenance Electric Cheese Melter Model: 124CM, 136CM and 148CM Lang Manufacturing 10 Sunnen Drive St. Louis, MO 63143 Rev. B Phone: (314) 678-6315 Fax: (314) 781-2714 Part # 2M-60803-01 www.langworld.com March 06, 2013...
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THIS MANUAL MUST BE RETAINED FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. READ, UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL. FOR YOUR SAFETY DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE.
IMPORTANT READ FIRST IMPORTANT CAUTION: EACH UNIT IS EXTREMELY HEAVY. FOR SAFE HANDLING, INSTALLER SHOULD OBTAIN HELP AS NEEDED, OR EMPLOY APPROPRIATE MATERIALS HANDLING EQUIPMENT (SUCH AS A FORKLIFT, DOLLY, OR PALLET JACK) TO REMOVE THE UNIT FROM THE SKID AND MOVE IT TO THE PLACE OF INSTALLATION.
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10 minutes. Longer contact can cause corrosion. NOTICE: Service on this, or any other, LANG appliance must be performed by qualified personnel only. Consult your authorized service agent directory or call the factory at 314-678-6315, or www.langworld.com for the service agent nearest you.
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION Lang Electric Cheese Melter: Exterior Construction The melter dimensions are 19.5” (49.5cm) High, 16.5” (42cm) Deep, 24”, 36”, 48” (61cm, 91cm, 122cm) wide dependent on the actual model number. The Sides, Bottom, and Rear wall are constructed stainless steel.
UNPACKING Receiving the Melter Upon receipt, check for freight damage, both visible and concealed. Visible damage should be noted on the freight bill at the time of delivery and signed by the carrier's agent. Concealed loss or damage means loss or damage, which does not become apparent until the merchandise has been unpacked.
INSTALLATION DANGER: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE GROUNDED AT THE TERMINAL PROVIDED. FAILURE TO GROUND THE APPLIANCE COULD RESULT IN ELECTROCUTION AND DEATH. WARNING: INSTALLATION OF THE UNIT MUST BE DONE BY PERSONNEL QUALIFIED TO WORK WITH ELECTRICITY AND PLUMBING. IMPROPER INSTALLATION CAN CAUSE INJURY TO PERSONNEL AND/OR DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT.
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Check your local or national electrical code for fuse or circuit breaker requirements. PHASING All model numbers 124CM and 136CM are shipped single phase. 148CM is shipped three-phase and can be converted to single phase by moving wire #3 to L1.
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INSTALLATION CONT’D FIGURE 1 CONNECT CONNECT BLUE 208V OR 240V ELEMENT CONNECT BLUE 124CM & 104V OR 120V ELEMENT 136CM CONNECT CONNECT 104V OR 120V ELEMENT FIGURE 2 CONNECT CONNECT CONNECT BLUE BLUE 208V OR 240V ELEMENT 208V OR 240V ELEMENT...
OPERATION GENERAL The Lang Electric Cheese-melter can be used to poach, sauté and brown. In addition to melting cheese on sandwiches, French onion soup, hot apple pie and casseroles, it may be used for finishing Italian, Mexican and au gratin dishes utilizing less energy than conventional broilers.
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OPERATION CONT’D OPERATING Do’s and Don’ts Insure all dishes placed in the cheese-melter are oven safe. Pre-heat pans in the cheese-melter or on a stove. Turn products halfway through cooking, as needed. Use the unit in Automatic as much as possible, use Constant during peak periods. DON'T: Do not use the cheese-melter as a cooking or baking device, it is best suited for finishing dishes immediately prior to serving.
MAINTENANCE & CLEANING WARNING: KEEP WATER AND SOLUTIONS OUT OF CONTROLS. NEVER SPRAY OR HOSE CONTROL CONSOLE. CAUTION: MOST CLEANERS ARE HARMFUL TO THE SKIN, EYES, MUCOUS MEMBRANES AND CLOTHING. PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE TAKEN TO WEAR RUBBER GLOVES, GOGGLES OR FACE SHIELD AND PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms What follows is a chart of Symptoms and Possible Causes to aid in diagnosing faults with the melter. Refer to the Symptoms column to locate the type of failure then to the Possible Cause for the items to be checked. To test for a possible causes refer to the TEST section and locate the Possible Cause then refer to test to identify test procedures.
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TROUBLESHOOTING CONT’D TEST NOTICE: Service on this, or any other, LANG appliance must be performed by qualified personnel only. Consult your authorized service station directory or call the factory at 314-678-6315, or WWW.LANGWORLD.COM For the service station nearest you. WARNING:...
PARTS LIST September 6, 2013, Rev. B 136CM Electric Cheesemelter MODEL Number Part Number Number Unit Description and Model Designation 2C-20103-02 SCRW SM PLT 10 X .5 PHLSL 136CM-208V & 240V, CMW-208V & 240V, CMWTF-208 J9-MM-175 BODY WRAP 3 J9-MM-178 REFLECTOR 3 J9-MM-180 REFLECTOR ANGLE 3...
PARTS LIST September 6, 2013, Rev. B 148CM Electric Cheesemelter MODEL Number Part Number Number Description and Model Designation Unit 2C-20103-02 SCRW SM PLT 10 X .5 PHLSL 148CM-208V & 240V, CMW-208V & 240V, CMWTF-208 J9-MM-176 BODY WRAP 4 J9-MM-177 REFLECTOR 2 J9-MM-179 REFLECTOR ANGLE 2 &...
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STAR INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS INC. COMPANY Star - Holman - Lang - Wells - Bloomfield - Toastmaster 10 Sunnen Drive, St. Louis, MO 63143 U.S.A. (314) 678-6303 www.star-mfg.com...
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