Alto-Shaam 1000-BQ2/96

MN-29578 • Rev 6 • 04/17 • 1000-BQ2 Banquet Cart 13
Operation
1. Preheat at 200°F for 30 minutes.
Allow a minimum of 30 minutes for preheating before
loading the banquet cart with product.
2. Load the cart with hot food only.
The purpose of the banquet cart is to maintain hot
food at proper serving temperature. Only hot food
should be placed into the banquet cart. Before
loading the cart with food, use a food thermometer to
make certain all products have reached an internal
temperature range of 140°F to 160°F (60°C to 71°C).
Any food product not within the proper temperature
range should be heated before loading into the
banquet cart. For best results, use a Halo Heat Low
Temperature Cooking and Holding Oven set at 250°F to
275°F (121°C to 135°C), or a Combitherm oven, to bring
the product within the correct temperature range.
3. Load covered plates or carriers into the banquet
cart.
Aer the food has reached proper serving
temperature:
A. Use heated plates only.
B. Load each series of four (4) plates into the banquet
cart as soon as assembled and as quickly as possible
to retain maximum heat.
C. Load the plates in the upper section of the banquet
cart rst.
D. Securely close the door(s) of the banquet cart aer
loading.
4. Reset the thermostat to desired temperature.
Aer the cart has been completely lled with product,
check to make certain the doors are securely closed,
and reset the thermostat to the desired holding
temperature or the suggested 180°F (82°C).
The proper temperature range for the products
being held, and whether or not to open or close the
door vents, will depend on the type and quantity of
product. When holding food for prolonged periods,
it is advisable to periodically check the internal
temperature of each item with a food thermometer to
assure maintenance of the proper temperature range
of 140°F to 160°F (60°C to 71°C).
5. Unload covered plates, trays or plate carriers as
needed.
A. Unload the items from the lower section of
the cart rst, and work up toward the top
of the cart.
B. Securely close the door(s) of the cart aer each
product removal.
Holding Procedure
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ON/OFF Power
Switch
Digital
Display
Up/Down
Arrow Buttons
Heat
Indicator Light
Temperature
Display Button