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GHM Warmer Operations & Service Manual Series MODELS: GHM‐4 [3 WELL] GHM‐5 [4 WELL] GHM‐6 [5 WELL] GHM‐8 [7 WELL] CAUTION: Read instructions before using this appliance. ISO 9001‐2015 Registered • Committed to Quality 2750 Gunter Park Drive West • Montgomery, AL 36109 USA Toll Free: 800.554.4537 Other: 334.272.1457 (USA &...
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• During the Limited Warranty period, Giles will replace or recondition, at its factory, any part or parts of this unit which Giles inspectors judge defective, provided the unit has been properly installed, subjected to nor‐...
Safety Specific Safety Precautions: For your safety, please observe the following precautions when operating or servicing this GILES Food Service Equipment. Adhering to the following important safety information will help to prevent personal injury and/or damage to the equipment, or property.
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Safety Model: GHM Warmer Series Specific Safety Precautions: • Prepared food products, held for sale, must be maintained at a minimum temperature of 150°F (65.5°C) or in accordance with state and local health regulations. • The unit must remain in a horizontal position during operations. •...
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Comply with all appropriate state and/or local heath regulations regarding cleaning and sanitation of any foodservice equipment. ▪ To clean difficult surface areas, having excessive build‐up of grease residue, GILES recommends using a mild, bio‐ degradable, non‐toxic degreasing cleaner such as Simple Green® HD Pro. ▪...
Thank you for choosing the GILES GHM Heated Merchandiser manufactured by Giles Enterprises, Inc., Montgomery, Alabama (USA), hereafter referred to as "GILES". The unit is either a model GHM‐4, GHM‐5, GHM‐6 or GHM‐8 with any one of three different service configurations: a). full operator serve, b). combination operator full‐serve main section with a 2‐ft customer self‐serve section, or c).
Introduction Model: GHM Warmer Series 1.04.2 Basic Steam Table Pan Layouts The following diagrams show examples of a few typical pan layouts. The GHM Warmer can accommodate pan depths from 2‐1/2” [64 mm] to 4” [102 mm]. The unit is shipped with a basic set of support grid dividers for the layout depicted by Configurations #2 &...
Model: GHM Warmer Series Installation This section describes the procedures necessary to properly install the GILES Heated Merchandiser. To help avoid personal injury or equipment damage, please follow these steps exactly. DO NOT MODIFY, ADD ATTACHMENTS OR OTHERWISE ALTER THIS EQUIPMENT 2.01...
Due care should be taken when handling the unit to prevent personal injury or equipment damage. Giles shall not be liable for personal injury or damage caused by improper handling, or use of poor work practices.
It is the responsibility of purchaser and/or their contracted kitchen equipment specialist to ensure that all applicable code and regulatory requirements are met during the installation process. GILES assumes no responsibility for code compliance with regard to the installation or operation of this equipment.
Model: GHM Warmer Series Installation 2.04 Glass & Lighting Installation 2.04.1 Full-Serve Model ① Remove shipping tape from sliding doors, if needed, and be sure doors are properly seated and slide easily. ② Unpack and install side glass panel on each end ... slide fully into track.
Installation Model: GHM Warmer Series 2.04.2 Customer Self-Serve Model ① Insall the lower partition glass support track in pan at the proper location. ② Install the partition glass panel, be sure to properly align the top & bottom edges of the glass in upper & lower tracks and slide in. ③...
Model: GHM Warmer Series Installation 2.05 Electrical Requirement Unit must be adequately and properly grounded. Improper grounding may create a potential hazard for electrical shock to operating personnel & customers. Always refer to local electrical code to ensure that this appliance and all other electrical equipment are in compliance with proper grounding.
Installation Model: GHM Warmer Series 2.06.1 Electrical Connection Diagram NOTE: For the GHM‐6 8 models, it may require several minutes for fluorescent lamps to reach full intensity. & Due to the lighting layout, the center portion of the merchandiser may appear somewhat brighter than each end. Power Cable DO NOT remove Strain Relief...
Overview Model: GHM Warmer Series Overview The following section provides a brief overview of the GHM Series Hot Food Merchandisers. Please review this information carefully before using the appliance for the first time. Warmer Models: GHM‐4 GHM‐5 GHM‐6 GHM‐8...
Model: GHM Warmer Series Overview 3.01 Back & Side View Power Switch ONLY present on right‐hand control. Not Shown...
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Overview Model: GHM Warmer Series 3.01 Back & Side View Item Description Function Each “pan well” has separate, independent, temperature controls for top Control Panel and bottom heaters. These lights turn ON when the heater element is energized. The bottom heater light will cycle ON &...
Model: GHM Warmer Series Overview 3.02 Accessory Items Included Part Part Number Description Function 35788 Creates a front to back pan grid support for each pan well. (2) ‐ GHM‐4 Pan Support A fixed number of the long (3) ‐ GHM‐5 Channel, Long channels are required as (4) ‐...
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Overview Model: GHM Warmer Series 3.02 Accessory Items Included Part Part Number Description Function Secures incoming power cord were it enters. Secures cord, 20350 preventing strain on electrical Power Cord Strain connections. (1) ‐ All Units Relief May not be required if using conduit for electrical connection.
Self‐Serve Tile service. (12”) Section 66169 ‐ Red & Gray (Applies for Self‐Serve models Only) NOT PROVIDED, NOR SOLD BY GILES Steam Pan Holds displayed foods prior to Readily available (Full size) sale. from restaurant supply dealers. NOT PROVIDED, NOR SOLD BY...
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Model: GHM Warmer Series 3.03 Accessory Items Not Included Part Part Number Description Function NOT PROVIDED, NOR SOLD BY GILES Steam Pan Grate Placed in pan bottom as Readily available (Full size) necessary to allow drainage. from restaurant supply dealers. NOT PROVIDED,...
Operation Model: GHM Warmer Series Appliance Operation This section explains setting up and operating the GHM Merchandiser. Warmer Models: GHM‐4 GHM‐5 GHM‐6 GHM‐8...
Model: GHM Warmer Series Operation 4.01 Pan Installation & Set Up The following explains how to set‐up and layout the service pan grid in the merchandiser main pan. The GHM is a dry heat warmer ... DO NOT PUT WATER or ANY OTHER LIQUID into the pan well. The main pan is NOT “liquid tight”...
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Operation Model: GHM Warmer Series 4.01 Pan Installation - continued Pans are customer‐supplied, NOT included with warmer. All models accept standard steam table pans of various sizes and pan depth of 2‐1/2” to 4” [63.5 mm to 101.6 mm]. 4. Install pans into the created grid spaces. The above represents some typical arrangements, but there are many different pan layouts that can be devised.
Model: GHM Warmer Series Operation 4.02 Setting & Adjusting Warmer Temperature Separate control panels are provided for each “pan well” ... GHM4 = 3, GHM5 = 4, GHM6 = 5, GHM8 = 7. Main power/light switch is located on the right‐hand panel. 1.
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Operation Model: GHM Warmer Series 4.02 Setting & Adjusting Warmer Temperature - continued Foods must always have a minimum internal temperature of 150°F (66°C) before they are placed into the warmer. 5. Wear appropriate thermal hand protection. Place prepared hot food into service pans, or load full pans directly from the cook line into the holding grid.
Model: GHM Warmer Series Operation 4.03 Removing & Installing Fold-Down Work-Shelf This section illustrates how to remove and reinstall the folding work shelf. This shelf provides a work surface while attending the warmer ... temporarily holding full or empty pans, utensils, etc. It is removable for easy cleaning. 4.03.1 Removing Shelf 4.03.2 Reinstalling Shelf...
Operation Model: GHM Warmer Series 4.04 Normal Shutdown ③ ④ 1. Turn all bottom heat control knobs to the [OFF] position (fully counter‐clockwise) ... indicator lights turn OFF. ② ④ 2. Turn all top heat control knobs to the [OFF] position ... indicator lights turn OFF.
A notch in the track allows debris to be removed easily. 5. Clean the interior and exterior of the Warmer with a mild, bio‐degradable, non‐toxic degreasing cleaner. GILES recommends Simple Green® HD Pro Cleaner/Degreaser & Foaming Crystal Spray Degreaser ... both products are readily available wherever cleaning supplies are sold.
Troubleshooting Model: GHM Warmer Series Troubleshooting This section describes some basic general purpose troubleshooting procedures. Trouble‐shooting by operating personnel should be limited only to operational or set up issues. Electrical trouble‐shooting should be conducted ONLY by qualifed food service equipment technicians. •...
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Model: GHM Warmer Series Troubleshooting...
Website: www.gfse.com or e‐mail services@gfse.com. Our goal at Giles is to provide the highest possible quality of service and assistance. To help us accomplish this, please have the following information readily available when calling, along with a brief description of the problem being experienced.
Model: GHM Warmer Series Parts List 7.05 Glass & Work-Shelves Not Shown...
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Parts List Model: GHM Warmer Series 7.05 Parts for Glass & Work-Shelves ITEM NO. PART NO. MODEL DESCRIPTION 40184 2 (GHM4,5,6) 4 (GHM8) WORK SHELF DROP BRACKET 36142 GHM4 WORK SHELF, ASSY, 3‐WELL 94696 GHM5 WORK SHELF, ASSY, 4‐WELL 36131 GHM6 WORK SHELF, ASSY, 5‐WELL 36123...
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Model: GHM Warmer Series Parts List Notes:...
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2750 Gunter Park Drive West • Montgomery, Al 36109 USA Phone: 334.272.1457 • Toll Free: 800.554.4537 • FAX: 334.239.4117 • www.gfse.com (USA & Canada Only) Form No. 66203 (Rel. Date: Feb.2014, Rev. Date: Aug.2021, Rev. C)