Operation; General; Food Holding Guide - Hatco DRAWERMAX HDM Series Installation And Operating Manual

OPERATION

General

Use the following procedure to operate DRAWERMAX
Drawer Warmers. Each drawer can be controlled and
monitored individually using the adjustable drawer vents
for humidity control as well as the POWER ON/OFF switch,
TEMPERATURE control knob, and temperature gauge.
WARNING
Read all safety messages in the IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION section before operating this equipment.
Startup
1. Plug the unit into a properly grounded electrical receptacle
of the correct voltage, size, and plug configuration. See the
SPECIFICATIONS section for details.
2. Move the Power I/O (on/off) switch(es) to the I (on)
position.
3. Turn the TEMPERATURE control knob(s) to the desired
setting(s). See the RECOMMENDED SETTINGS chart on
the control panel or the Food Holding Guide in this section.
CAUTION
BURN HAZARD:
• Some exterior surfaces on the unit will get hot. Use
caution when touching these areas.
• Use caution when opening drawer. Hot air escapes
when drawer is open.
Standard and approved manufacturing oils may smoke up
to 30 minutes during initial startup. This is a temporary
condition. Operate unit without food product until smoke
dissipates.
4. Allow unit 25–30 minutes to reach operating temperature.
5. Adjust the drawer vents for the desired humidity by sliding
the vent knob on the drawer front. Opening the vents all
the way allows maximum moisture to escape.
Drawer Vents
Drawer Vents
NOTE: Proper vent adjustment depends on the type and amount
of food held, as well as the frequency of drawer opening.
Vent Knob (open position)
Shutdown
1. Move the Power I/O (on/off) switch(es) to the O (off)
®
position.
2. Allow the unit to cool before performing any cleaning or
maintenance.
Upper Drawer
Controls
Lower Drawer
Controls

Food Holding Guide

Recommended
Product Storage Temperature
Rolls, Hard 71°–85°C (160°–185°F)
Rolls, Soft 66°–79°C (150°–175°F)
Vegetables 79°–85°C (175°–185°F)
Meat, Poultry 74°–85°C (165°–185°F)
Fish 74°–85°C (165°–185°F)
Casseroles 66°–79°C (150°–175°F)
Pies, Desserts 71°–85°C (160°–185°F)
Tacos, Tortillas 66°–71°C (150°–160°F)
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Temperature
Gauge
RECOMMENDED
SETTINGS Chart
TEMPERATURE
Control Knob
Power I/O Switch
HDM-2 Control Panel
Type of
Heat
Dry
Moist
Moist
Dry
Moist
Dry
Dry
Moist
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Vent
Setting
Open
Open–Half
Open–Half
Open
Closed
Open
Open
Open–Half