Maintenance; General; Daily Cleaning; Cleaning/Draining The Water Reservoir - Hatco Flav-R-Savor FSHC-7W Series Installation And Operating Manual

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General

Flav-R-Savor Portable Holding Cabinets are designed
®
for maximum durability and performance with minimum

maintenance.

WARNING
ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD:
• Turn OFF power switch, unplug power cord, and
allow unit to cool before performing any cleaning,
adjustments, or maintenance.
• DO NOT submerge or saturate with water. Unit is not
waterproof. Do not operate if unit has been submerged
or saturated with water.
• Unit is not weatherproof. Locate unit indoors where
ambient air temperature is a minimum of 70°F (21°C).
• This unit is not "jet-proof" construction. Do not use
jet-clean spray to clean this unit.
• Do not steam clean or use excessive water on unit.
• Do not clean unit when it is energized or hot.
• This unit must be serviced by qualified personnel only.
Service by unqualified personnel may lead to electric
shock or burn.
This unit has no "user-serviceable" parts. If service
is required on this unit, contact an Authorized Hatco
Service Agent or contact the Hatco Service Department at
800-558-0607 or 414-671-6350.
NOTE: The internal blower motor is permanently lubricated
and requires no maintenance.

Daily Cleaning

To preserve the finish of the unit as well as maintain
performance, it is recommended that the unit be cleaned daily.
NOTICE
Use non-abrasive cleaners and cloths only. Abrasive
cleaners and cloths could scratch finish of unit, marring its
appearance and making it susceptible to soil accumulation.
Clean unit daily to avoid malfunctions and maintain
sanitary operation.
1. Move the POWER ON/OFF (I/O) switch to the OFF (O)
position and unplug the power cord. Allow the unit to cool.
2. Remove and wash all food pans.
3. For humidified units, drain and clean the water reservoir.
Refer to the "Cleaning/Draining the Water Reservoir"
procedure in this section.
4. Wipe down all the interior and the exterior surfaces using
a clean, damp cloth. Stubborn stains may be removed with
a good non-abrasive cleaner. Hard to reach areas should
be cleaned with a small brush and mild soap.
5. Wipe dry with a clean, non-abrasive cloth.
Form No. FSHC7WM-0121

Cleaning/Draining the Water Reservoir

On humidified units, the water reservoir must be drained for
daily cleaning, before moving the cabinet, and during the
"Removing Lime and Mineral Deposits" procedure.
ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD: Turn OFF power switch,
unplug power cord, and allow unit to cool before
performing any cleaning, adjustments, or maintenance.
1. Move the POWER ON/OFF (I/O) switch to the OFF (O)
position and unplug the power cord. Allow the unit to cool.
2. Locate the drain hose with valve near the bottom, right side
of the cabinet underneath the drip tray. CAUTION! BURN
HAZARD—Water in reservoir is hot during operation.
Allow to cool before draining.
3. Position a waste container under the drain hose to catch
draining water.
• For units on the floor , use a 2-1/2" (64 mm) deep, full
size food pan under the drain hose.
• For countertop or stacked units, use a waste container
with a minimum 1 gallon (3.8 l) capacity under the drain
hose. WARNING! ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD—Do
not allow water from an upper stacked unit to drain
onto control panel of lower unit.
4. Unlatch the hose valve to open the drain hose and empty
the reservoir.
5. Wipe the interior of the water reservoir with a clean, damp
cloth.
6. Flush the water reservoir with fresh water.
7. Wipe the reservoir until it is dry with a clean, non-abrasive
cloth.
8. Squeeze the hose valve to close the drain hose.
NOTE: If the water used has an excessive amount of lime or
mineral content, follow the "Removing Lime and Mineral
Deposits" procedure for periodic cleaning and deliming
of the water reservoir. Unit failure caused by liming or
sediment buildup is not covered under warranty.
Drip Tray
Drain
Hose
Hose Valve Hose Valve
(closed position) (closed position)
Draining the Water Reservoir
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