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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
HOTBLOX XPRESS QUICK ACCESS COUNTERTOP HOLDING
CABINETS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION
I. Safety Information..............................................
II. Identifying Your Cabinet.....................................
III. Cabinet Sizes And Pan Capacities...................
IV. Product Details..................................................
V. Installation & Set-up...........................................
VI. Care And Maintenance.....................................
VII. Reversing The Door...........................................
VIII. Cabinet Stacking................................................
IX. Riser Installation.................................................
X. Operating Instructions.......................................
XI. Adjustable Slides and Shelves.........................
XII. Operating Instructions - Basic Controls............
XIV.
Main Display (Pre heat)....................................
XV.
Main Display (After pre heat)...........................
Metro Heated Cabinets are for
Hot Food Holding applications only
DESCRIPTION
This manual covers cabinets with electrical ratings of:
120V 60Hz 875W & 220-240V 50/60Hz 735-875W.
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XVI. Change Set Point...............................................
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XVII. Menu Preset Categories..................................
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XVIII. Menu Preset.....................................................
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XIX. Edit Menu Preset.............................................
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XX. Settings............................................................
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XXI. Timer Setup.....................................................
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XXII. Timer Setup.....................................................
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XXIII. Timer Holding..................................................
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XXIV. Auto Power.......................................................
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XXV. Help/Training Screen.......................................
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XXVI. Cabinet Info.....................................................
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XXVII. Control Lock...................................................
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XXVIII. Basic Troubleshooting...................................
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XXIV. Service & Replacement Parts........................
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XXVI. Warranty........................................................
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE HOTBLOX XPRESS QUICK ACCESS COUNTERTOP HOLDING CABINETS TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE SECTION PAGE I. Safety Information..........XVI. Change Set Point..........II. Identifying Your Cabinet........XVII. Menu Preset Categories........III. Cabinet Sizes And Pan Capacities....XVIII. Menu Preset............. -
Page 2: Safety Information
HOTBLOX HOLDING CABINETS— INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING: This cabinet is only for hot food holding applications. WARNING: Follow all food safety guidelines. Pre-heat the cabinet to the desired temperature before placing hot cooked food into the cabinet. Food must be at the appropriate temperature before being placed into cabinet. Use a food probe to check internal food temperature - the cabinet temperature is not necessarily the internal food temperature. -
Page 3: Cabinet Sizes And Pan Capacities
HOTBLOX HOLDING CABINETS — INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE CABINET SIZES AND PAN CAPACITIES Pan Capacities Shelves Pan Slides 12"x20" Steam - GN 1/1 Pans Sheet Pans 12"x20" Steam - GN 1/1 Pans Sheet Pans Cabinet Size 2.5" / 65mm 4" / 100mm 6"... -
Page 4: Installation & Set-Up
HOTBLOX HOLDING CABINETS — INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE INSTALLATION AND SET-UP 1. Check the packaging and cabinet for shipping damage after unloading the unit, and after removing all the packaging. 2. The receiver of this product is responsible for filing freight damage claims. This equipment must be opened immediately for inspection. -
Page 5: Reversing The Door
HOTBLOX HOLDING CABINETS — INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE REVERSING THE DOOR The door on your cabinet can be reversed to accommodate a Left or right hand and Top or Bottom opening. To reverse, follow the instructions listed below: 1. RECONFIGURING THE FLIP DOORS The flip doors on your cabinet can be reconfigured to be hinged up or down. - Page 6 HOTBLOX HOLDING CABINETS — INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE 2. REVERSING OPTIONAL FULL DOORS The door on your cabinet can be reversed to accommodate a right or left-hand opening. To reverse,follow the instructions listed below: 1. With the door in the closed position, remove the hinge pins by driving them up and out by using a hammer and a drive pin or small diameter screwdriver.
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Page 7: Cabinet Stacking
HOTBLOX HOLDING CABINETS — INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE CABINET STACKING Always use the stacking bracket to secure and maintain appropriate spacing and ventilation 2. To avoid the risk of tipping, Stacked cabinets MUST NOT EXCEED 75” TOTAL HEIGHT. 3. To avoid injury, two people should be used to lift the upper cabinet(s) into place. 4. -
Page 8: Riser Installation
HOTBLOX HOLDING CABINETS — INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Lower side Remove 4 panel Screws screws RISER INSTALLATION 1. Remove the bottom rubber feet from cabinet and install on riser panels. 2. Align the bottom panel screw holes and riser screw with the riser screw holes. 3. -
Page 9: Operating Instructions
HOTBLOX HOLDING CABINETS — INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Warning: Some surfaces, water and escaping vapor can be hot enough to burn. Use caution when opening doors and working in and around this cabinet. Warning: Follow all food safety guidelines. Pre-heat the cabinet to the desired temperature before putting cooked, hot food into the cabinet. -
Page 10: Adjustable Slides And Shelves
HOTBLOX HOLDING CABINETS — INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE ADJUSTABLE SLIDES AND SHELVES • The slides and shelves can be configured to accommodate a variety of convenient pan access modes. (shown below). • Shelves can be slanted by one or two slots. •... -
Page 11: Operating Instructions - Basic Controls
HOTBLOX HOLDING CABINETS — INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS - BASIC CONTROLS • Red ON/OFF switch is located on the control panel which is used to turn the cabinet on or off. • The amber indicator light next to the switch indicates when the cabinet elements are energized. -
Page 12: Operating Instructions - Touchscreen Controls
HOTBLOX HOLDING CABINETS — INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS - TOUCHSCREEN CONTROLS POWER-UP & PRE-HEAT Light Switch • Ensure that the Master Power switch on the rear of the cabinet is in the ON position. The touch screen will then Power Switch initialize and a POWER ON button will be visible. -
Page 13: Main Display (Pre Heat)
HOTBLOX HOLDING CABINETS — INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Main Display (Pre-Heat) Main Display (After Pre-Heat) • After POWER ON, Pre-heat mode is active until the After Pre-heat mode is complete the “Steady State” temperature set point is reached. main display screen is displayed. •... -
Page 14: Change Set Point
HOTBLOX HOLDING CABINETS — INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Change Set Point Menu Preset Categories The change set points screen is activated by selecting The main menu for Menu Presets displays the main the large (actual temperature) display on the main food categories that contain the individual menu screen. -
Page 15: Menu Preset
HOTBLOX HOLDING CABINETS — INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Menu Presets Edit Menu Presets This screen displays the list of menu presets for the Set temperature, water pan and vent conditions for selected category. the menu preset. Select EDIT to rename the preset Select a menu item to apply, edit or delete it. -
Page 16: Settings
HOTBLOX HOLDING CABINETS — INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Settings • TEMPERATURE SCALE & LANGUAGE: Allows the Configure Temperature scale/Language, Date/Time, temperature scale to be changed to Fahrenheit or Low temperature alarm, Control lock, Timers, Auto Celsius and allows the user interface language to power, and to access cabinet information. -
Page 17: Timer Setup
HOTBLOX HOLDING CABINETS — INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Timer Setup Timer Setup This screen is the first step in programming count-up This screen allows the configuration of the number of or count-down timers. pans per shelf level. The default is one pan per shelf and the maximum is three. -
Page 18: Timer Setup
HOTBLOX HOLDING CABINETS — INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Timer Setup Timer Holding This screen allows count-up or count-down timers When timers are active, the main screen displays all to be programmed. Count-down timers have configured timers. programmable “Green, Orange, and Red” zones Initially all timer buttons will be gray (OFF). -
Page 19: Auto Power
HOTBLOX HOLDING CABINETS — INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Auto Power This screen allows automatic power on and off on specific days of the week. Auto power on might be used to ensure the cabinet is pre-heated and ready when needed. Power off might be used to ensure that the cabinet is not accidentally left on. -
Page 20: Help/Training Screen
HOTBLOX HOLDING CABINETS — INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Cabinet Info Help / Training Screen Access to firmware version, all usb functionality, Scan the QR Code on the cabinet display or in this controller communication troubleshooting (SW status), document with the QR code reader on your phone or and Factory reset. -
Page 21: Control Lock
HOTBLOX HOLDING CABINETS — INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Control Lock Control Lock Select cabinet functions that are accessible to the user To turn on the control lock, enter the default pass when the control lock is turned on. code (1969). The pass code can then be changed to another 4 digit pass code. -
Page 22: Basic Troubleshooting
HOTBLOX HOLDING CABINETS — INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING: Only factory approved service agents must attempt to service, repair or replace electrical components, wiring or power cord. Controls do not work (no heat being generated or fan does not run): a. -
Page 23: Service & Replacement Parts
HOTBLOX HOLDING CABINETS — INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE SERVICE and REPLACEMENT PARTS (BOTH 120V & 220-240V) WARNING: Only factory approved service agents must attempt to service, repair or replace electrical components, wiring or power cord. Item/ Part No. Description Item/ Part No. Description RPC13-1430 Fan, 120V... - Page 24 HOTBLOX HOLDING CABINETS — INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE SERVICE and REPLACEMENT PARTS (BASIC CONTROLS + OTHER COMMON PARTS) (BOTH 120V & 220-240V) WARNING: Only factory approved service agents must attempt to service, repair or replace electrical components, wiring or power cord. *Check data plate at rear of cabinet to confirm cabinet voltage before selecting replacement parts.
- Page 25 HOTBLOX HOLDING CABINETS — INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE SERVICE and REPLACEMENT PARTS (TOUCHSCREEN CONTROLS + OTHER COMMON PARTS) (BOTH 120V & 220-240V) WARNING: Only factory approved service agents must attempt to service, repair or replace electrical components, wiring or power cord. *Check data plate at rear of cabinet to confirm cabinet voltage before selecting replacement parts.
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Page 27: Basic Wiring Diagram
HOTBLOX HOLDING CABINETS — INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE BASIC WIRING DIAGRAM L01-691 REV 01/25 INSTRUCTIONS — HOTBLOX metro.com WWW. - Page 28 HOTBLOX HOLDING CABINETS — INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE TOUCHSCREEN WIRING DIAGRAM L01-691 REV 01/25 metro.com INSTRUCTIONS — HOTBLOX WWW.
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Page 29: Warranty
HOTBLOX HOLDING CABINETS — INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE ® 03/2024 For online warranty registration, please go to www.metro.com/service-support/thermal-cabinets to register electronically L01-691 REV 01/25 INSTRUCTIONS — HOTBLOX metro.com WWW. - Page 30 THIS SPACE IS KEPT INTENTIONALLY BLANK © 2025 InterMetro Industries Corporation, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18705 L01-691 REV 01/25...
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