GENERAL OPERATION
1. Turn oven POWER SWITCH ON.
— POWER ‘ON’ INDICATOR LIGHT will illuminate and will
remain lit as long as the Power Switch is in the ON position.
2. Set the HOLD THERMOSTAT to the required holding temper-
ature.
— HOLDING INDICATOR LIGHT will illuminate as the Hold
Thermostat calls for heat. This process will continue as long
as the Power Switch and Hold Thermostat are ON.
3. Set the COOK THERMOSTAT to the required cooking tem-
perature.
4. To preheat the oven, activate the Cook Thermostat by turning
the COOKING TIMER clockwise.
— COOKING INDICATOR LIGHT and HOLDING INDICA-
TOR LIGHT will illuminate as the Cook Thermostat calls for
heat. This process will continue until the COOKING
TIMER cycles or is turned to the OFF position.
5. Take one container load of dry wood chips and soak the chips
in water for 15 to 20 minutes. Shake excess water off wood
chips. Remove wood chip container from the interior back
panel of the smoker. Place the moistened chips in the wood
chip container and replace the container in the oven.
6. Set the SMOKING TIMER
The Smoking Timer activates the heating element located with-
in the wood chip container. When the wood chip container is
full and the smoking timer is turned clockwise as far as it will
turn, the wood chips will smoke for approximately forty-five
minutes to one hour.
— To set the SMOKING TIMER, turn the smoking timer knob
past the required length of time, then immediately bring it
back to the correct setting.
— Keep the oven door closed during the smoking cycle.
These instructions are basic operational guidelines only.
For complete instructions, see the
HALO HEAT Guide to
Low Temperature Cooking and Holding
packed with the oven.
EQUIPMENT CARE
The cleanliness and appearance of this unit will contribute con-
siderable to operating efficiency and savory, appetizing food.
Good equipment that is kept clean works better and lasts longer.
1. CLEAN DAILY
Remove all detachable items such as wire shelves, side racks,
and drip pan. Clean these items separately.
With the oven disconnected from the power
source, clean the interior of the unit with a
damp cloth and any good alkaline or alkaline
chlorinated based commercial detergent or
grease solvent at the recommended strength.
Use a plastic scouring pad or oven cleaner for difficult areas.
Avoid the use of abrasive cleaning compounds, chloride
based cleaners, or cleaners containing quaternary salts. Rinse
carefully.
Never use hydrochloric acid (muriatic acid) on stainless
steel.
Always follow appropriate state or local health
(hygiene) regulations regarding all applicable cleaning and
sanitation requirements for equipment.
AT NO TIME SHOULD THE OVEN INTERIOR OR EXTERI-
OR BE STEAM CLEANED, WASHED DOWN, FLOODED
WITH WATER OR LIQUID SOLUTION.
To help maintain the protective film coating on polished stain-
less steel, clean the exterior of the unit with a cleaner recom-
mended for stainless steel surfaces. Spray on a clean cloth and
wipe with the grain of the stainless steel.
2. DO NOT USE THE OVEN IF THE CONTROLS ARE
NOT PROPERLY FUNCTIONING.
Refer to the
Trouble Shooting Guide located in this manual or
call an authorized service technician.
3. CHECK OVERALL CONDITION OF OVEN MONTHLY
Check the oven once a month for physical damage and loose
screws. Correct any problems before they begin to interfere
with the operation of the oven.
4. CHECK COOLING FAN IN OVEN CONTROL AREA.
While the oven is warm, check that the cooling fan in the oven
control area is functioning. The fan is located on the back of
the unit, toward the top
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