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ServeWell
HOT FOOD TABLES
Thank you for purchasing this Vollrath ServeWell
warmer. Before operating this unit, read and familiarize
yourself with the following operating and safety
instructions. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE.
WARNING
Electric shock, fire or burn injuries can
occur if this equipment is not used
properly. To reduce risk of injury:
Plug only into grounded electrical
outlets matching the nameplate rated
voltage.
Unit should only be used in flat, level
position.
Unplug hot units and let cool before
cleaning or moving.
Do not spray controls or outside of unit
with liquids or cleaning agents.
Handle hot water carefully.
Do not operate unattended.
IMPORTANT: Do not operate this unit without water in
wells.
IMPORTANT: Do not operate this equipment without
posts, shelf and legs or casters properly installed. The
heating compartment must be separated from the supporting
surface of the unit.
FUNCTION AND PURPOSE
This unit is intended to hold containers of hot food at proper
serving temperature. This unit is not designed or intended
to cook raw food or reheat prepared food.
OPERATION
1. Place the food warmer unit on a flat, stable surface.
2. Fill each well with the following amount of water:
Model
38002, 38003, 38004,
38005
(480 Watt/well)
All other models
The water level mark inside the wells is at approximately 4
Quarts. Do not overfill wells. Do not operate wells without
water.
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food
Amount of Water
2 Quarts ONLY
4 Quarts
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
Keep water level at or below the
required level. If level is too high, water
may overflow when the food container is
inserted. The overflow could enter the
electrical compartment and cause a short
circuit or electric shock.
3. Plug power cord into electrical outlet with nameplate
rated voltage.
4. Preheat the water in wells by covering wells with empty
food containers or covers, and then setting the heat
control to the maximum heat setting. Preheat times:
Model
38002, 38003, 38004,
38005
All other models
5. Place containers of hot food into the preheated food
warmer wells. To prevent spills, do not overfill the
food containers.
6. Set heat control to maintain safe food holding
temperature. Monitor food temperatures closely for
food safety. (See food safety note.)
FOOD SAFETY PRECAUTIONARY NOTE
Monitor food temperatures closely for food
safety. The United States Public Health
Service recommends that hot food be held at
a minimum of 140° F (60° C) to help prevent
bacteria growth. Maintain water level at
approximately 3/8" from bottom of well.
Periodically (approx. 2 hours) remove
container of food and check the water level.
Add hot water if needed.
BURN HAZARD
Hot water and steam in the well can
burn skin. Use protective gloves, mitts or
potholders when removing food
containers or covers. Hot food can also
cause burns. Handle hot food carefully
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SERVICE MANUAL
WARNING
Preheat Time
60 minutes
45 minutes
WARNING
Item No. 21609 Rev. 0905