Alto-Shaam 1000-BQ2/96

12 MN-29578 • Rev 6 • 04/17 • 1000-BQ2 Banquet Cart
Operation
1. Preheat at 200°F (93°C) for 30 minutes before
loading food.
Push power switch to “On” position. The unit will
begin operating at the previous set temperature.
2. Press the Up or Down Arrow Keys to 200°F (93°C).
Pressing and releasing the Arrow Keys will increase
the set point by 1 degree. Pressing and holding the
Arrow Key will increase set point by 10 degrees. When
Arrow Key is released, a new set point temperature
is set. The Set temperature will appear in the Digital
Display and the Heat Indicator Light will illuminate.
Press the Temperature Display Key for three
seconds at any time to display the Actual inside air
temperature.
To toggle between Set and Actual:
Factory default is to display Set temperature in the
Digital Display. To display Actual temperature:
Press and hold the Temperature Display Key and
the Up Arrow Key for 5 seconds. The control will
show
ACT
, then show the Actual temperature.
Repeat to toggle to Set point
SET
.
Press the Temperature Display Key at any time to
display the alternate temperature.
3. When the inside air temperature reaches the desired
holding temperature, the Heat Indicator Light will
turn off.
4. Load the cabinet with hot food only.
The purpose of the holding cabinet is to maintain
hot food at proper serving temperatures. Only
hot food should be placed into the cabinet. Before
loading the unit with food, use a food thermometer
to make certain all food products are at an internal
temperature range of 140°F to 160°F (60°C to 71°C). All
food not within the proper temperature range should
be heated before loading into the holding cabinet.
5. Check to make certain the cabinet door is securely
closed, and using the Up and Down Arrow Keys, set
the temperature to 160°F (71°C).
This will not necessarily be the nal setting.
The proper temperature range for the food being
held will depend on the type and quantity of product.
Whether or not the door vents should be open or closed
will also depend on the type of food being held. When
holding food for prolonged periods, it is advisable to
periodically check the internal temperature of each
item to assure maintenance of the proper temperature
range. Reset the holding temperature accordingly.
To Toggle between fahrenheit and Celsius
Press the Temperature Display Key at any time to display
the alternate temperature.
The factory default is Fahrenheit. To change to Celsius:
1. Press and hold the Temperature Display Key and the
Down Arrow Key for 5 seconds.
2. The control will show
.
C
for 3 seconds to verify
selection and then show the temperature. (Set Point or
Actual, whichever the user has selected) in ºC.
3. Repeat to toggle to Fahrenheit.
NOTICE: With a power failure, factory test, etc., the control
will retain the ºC or ºF setting selected by the user
when power is restored.
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ON/OFF Power
Switch
Digital
Display
Up/Down
Arrow Buttons
Heat
Indicator Light
Temperature
Display Button