VOLLRATH 3640001HD Hot Well Drop In Instruction Manual

: June 1, 2024
: VOLLRATH

Table of Contents

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
FUNCTION AND PURPOSE
FEATURES AND CONTROLS
OPERATION
CLEANING
TROUBLESHOOTING
ITEM NUMBERS
SERVICE AND REPAIR
WARRANTY STATEMENT FOR THE VOLLRATH CO. L.L.C.
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
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VOLLRATH 3640001HD Hot Well Drop In

VOLLRATH 3640001HD Hot Well Drop In

Thank you

Thank you for purchasing this Vollrath equipment. Before operating the equipment, read and familiarize yourself with the following operating and safety instructions. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. Save the original box and packaging. Use this packaging to ship the equipment if repairs are needed.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

To ensure safe operation, read the following statements and understand their meaning. This manual contains safety precautions which are explained below. Please read carefully.

WARNING

Warning is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that will or can cause severe personal injury or death.

CAUTION

Caution is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that will or can cause minor or major personal injury if the caution is ignored.

NOTICE: Notice is used to note information that is important but not hazard-related.

To reduce risk of injury or damage to the equipment:

This equipment must be installed by a qualified person.
Use only grounded electrical outlets that match the rated voltage on the nameplate.
NOTICE: Do NOT modify the cord or plug on the drop-in. Modifying any component may damage the drop-in or cause injury, and will void the warranty. See the specification sheet on Vollrath.com for electrical specifications.
Do not use an extension cord with this equipment. Do not plug this equipment into a power strip or multi-outlet power cord.
This equipment should only be used in a flat, level position.
Do not spray the controls or the outside of equipment with liquids or cleaning agents.
Keep the equipment and power cord away from open flames, electric burners or excessive heat.
Do not use food pans deeper than 6″ (15.2 cm).
Do not operate equipment if it is damaged or malfunctioning.
Do not operate unattended.
Unplug and allow the equipment to cool before cleaning or moving.
Handle hot water carefully.
Do not clean this equipment with steel wool.

FUNCTION AND PURPOSE

This drop-in is intended and designed to hold containers of food at proper serving temperatures. Hot food stations are not intended or designed to cook raw food or to reheat prepared food. Food must be prepared and placed in food stations at proper serving temperatures. This equipment is not intended for household, industrial or laboratory use.

FEATURES AND CONTROLS

A TEMPERATURE CONTROL. Used to set or adjust the temperature of the well. The larger the number the higher the temperature, the smaller the number the lower the temperature.
The “0” position is off.
B POWER INDICATOR LIGHT. Illuminates when the well is in the heating mode.
C THUMBSCREW. Secures the drop-in to the mounting surface.
D DRAIN VALVE (not shown). Used to empty water from the well(s).
Features And Controls

Open
Closed

OPERATION

| WARNING
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Electrical Shock Hazard
Keep water and other liquids from entering the inside of the unit. Liquid inside the unit could cause an electrical shock.
Do not over fill pans or trays. Liquid could contact the electrical components and cause a short circuit or an electrical shock.
| CAUTION
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Burn Hazard
Do not touch hot food, liquid or heating surfaces while equipment is heating or operating.

NOTICE: Drop-in meets NSF4 performance standards only when using moist heat. Operation with water is required for even heating of the food product.
NOTICE: Do not use food pans deeper than 6″ (15.2 cm).

Check the drain valve(s) to verify it is in the closed position to prevent water from draining out.
Fill each well with ³⁄₈” (1 cm) of clean hot water. Do not over fill.
Plug electrical power cord into a outlet that matches the rated voltage on the nameplate.
Preheat the water in the wells by covering wells with empty food containers or covers. Turn the temperature control to the maximum heat setting. Preheat for 60 minutes.
Place containers of hot food, above 140 °F (60 °C), into preheated equipment.
Reduce heat setting to a level that will maintain a safe holding temperature and maintain food quality.
NOTICE: Monitor food temperature closely for food safety. The United States Public Health Service recommends that hot food be held at a minimum of 140 ºF (60 ºC) to help prevent bacteria growth. Maintain correct water level and temperature setting. Periodically remove food container and check the water level. Add water in needed.
Maintain water level during operation. Periodically (approximately every 2 hours) remove the containers of food and check the water level. Add hot water if needed.
Use gloves, mitts or pot holders to protect hands when removing hot food containers.

CLEANING

To maintain the appearance and increase the service life, clean your equipment daily.

NOTICE: Do not use caustic cleaning chemicals, steel wool or commercial lime removal products to clean the equipment.
Thoroughly rinse equipment with water after cleaning.

Turn the heat control to the “0” setting or turn the power switch (some models) to the OFF position.
Unplug the drop-in.
Use gloves, mitts or pot holders to protect hands when removing hot food containers.
Rotate the drain valve(s) to the open position. Drain the water.
Use a damp cloth or sponge dipped in soapy water to clean the inside of the well and the outside of the equipment.
Thoroughly rinse equipment with water after cleaning.
Rotate the valve to the closed position,

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem	Might be Caused By	Course of Action
Unit does not get to correct temperature or to a high temperature	Low or
incorrect voltage to unit.	Verify that voltage rating in unit matches the

source voltage. If not have qualified electrical personal install proper source voltage.
No water or incorrect water level.| Add water to correct level.

ITEM NUMBERS

Bain Marie| 3646611HD| 3640060| 3640450| 3640460HD| 3647450HD| 3640861HD| Short -Sided| 3664830HD
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Two Pan| 3646711HD| 3640080| 3640410| 3640480HD| 3647470HD| 3640860HD| Two Well| 3664930HD
36500| 36466HD| 3647260| 3640470| 3640480HD| 3647470HD| 3640880HD| Two Well| 36642HD
36501208| 3646610HD| 3640080| 3640480| 3640580HD| 3640781HD| 3647560HD| Two Well| 36643HD
36501240| 36467HD| 3639901| 36405| 3640580HD| 3640660HD| 3647580HD| 3664630| 3664220HD
Bain Marie| 3646710HD| 3639911HD| 3640550| 3640580HD| 3640680HD| Six Well| 36647| 3664320HD
Three Pan| 36471HD| 3640001HD| 3640550| Four Well| 3640680HD| 3640901| 36647| 3664230HD
36502| 3647110HD| 3640011HD| 3640510| Four Well| 3640780HD| 3640901| 3664730| 3664330HD
36503208| 3646661HD| 36399HD| 3640510| 3640650| 3647460HD| 3640901| 36640| Short-Sided
36503240| 3646681HD| 3639910HD| 3640580| 3640660| 3647480HD| 3640901| 3664020| Four Well
Bain Marie| 3646761HD| 36400HD| 3640501| 3640610| Five Well| 36476| 3664030| 36650
Four Pan| 3646781HD| 3640010HD| 3640551| 3640670| 36408| 3647610| 36641| 36651
36504208| 3646660HD| 36472HD| 3640561| 3640680| 3640850| 3640951| 3664120| 3665020
36504240| 3646680HD| 3647210HD| 3640511| 3640680| 3640860| 3640951| 3664120| 3665120
Bain Marie| 3646760HD| 3639951HD| 3640571| 3640750| 3640810| 3640951| 36646HD| 3665030
Five Pan| 3646780HD| 3639971HD| 3640581| 3640760| 3640870| 3640970| 36646HD| 3665130
36505208| 3647160HD| 3639971HD| 36473| 3640760| 3640880| 3647650| 3664620HD| 36644
36505240| 3647180HD| 3640071HD| 36473| 3640760| 3640880| 3647650| 3664720HD| 36645
Bain Marie| Two Well| 3639950HD| 3647360| 3640760| 3640880| 3647650| 3664630HD| 3664420
Six Pan| 3639901| 3639970HD| 3647310| 3640760| 3640880| 3640981| 3664730HD| 3664520
36506208| 3639911| 3640050HD| 3647370| 3640760| 3640811| 3640960| 3664730HD| 3664430
36506240| 3640001| 3640070HD| 3647380| 3640761| 3640811| 3640980| 36641HD| 3664530
One Well| 3640011| 3647250HD| 3640401HD| 3640761| 3640881| 3647660| 3664020HD| 36650HD
3646601| 36399| 3647270HD| 3640501HD| 3640771| 36475| 3647680| 3664120HD| 36651HD
3646661| 3639910| 3647270HD| 3640451HD| 3640781| 3647550| 3647680| 3664030HD| 3665020HD
3646611| 36400| 3639981HD| 3640471HD| 3640781| 3647550| 3647680| 3664130HD| 3665120HD
3646681| 3640010| 3640061HD| 3640551HD| 3647450| 3647550| 36409HD| Short-Sided| 3665030HD
36466| 36472| 3640081HD| 3640481HD| 3647450| 3647570| 3640910HD| Three Well| 3665130HD
3646660| 36472| 3640081HD| 3640561HD| 3647410| 3647570| 36476HD| 36648| 36644HD
3646610| 3639951| 3639980HD| 3640581HD| 3647470| 3640801HD| 36476HD| 3664820| 36645HD
3646680| 3639971| 3640060HD| 36404HD| 3647480| 3640801HD| 3640951HD| 3664830| 3664420HD
36467| 3640051| 3640080HD| 36404HD| 3640701HD| 3640801HD| 3640971HD| 36649| 3664520HD
3646760| 3640071| 3647260HD| 36405HD| 3640711HD| 3640801HD| 3640950HD| 3664920| 3664430HD
3646710| 3639950| 3640080HD| 3640510HD| 3640711HD| 36475HD| 3640950HD| 3664930| 3664530HD
3646780| 3639970| 3647260HD| 36405HD| 3640711HD| 3647510HD| 3647650HD| 36642|
3646701| 3640050| 3647260HD| 3640510HD| 3640711HD| 3647510HD| 3647670HD| 3664220|
3646761| 3640070| Three Well| 36473HD| 3640710HD| 3640871HD| 3640961HD| 3664230|
3646711| 3647250| 3640401| 36473HD| 36474HD| 3640850HD| 3640961HD| 36643|
3646781| 3647270| 3640451| 3640450HD| 3647410HD| 3640870HD| 3640961HD| 3664320|
36471| 3639961| 3640461| 3640450HD| 3647410HD| 3647550HD| 3640980HD| 3664330|
3647160| 3639981| 3640461| 3647310HD| 3640771HD| 3647550HD| 3640980HD| 36648HD|
3647160| 3640061| 3640471| 3647310HD| 3640771HD| 3647570HD| 3647680HD| 36649HD|
3647110| 3639981| 3640481| 3640470HD| 3640670HD| 3640861HD| | 3664820HD|
3647180| 3640061| 36404| 3640550HD| 3640750HD| | | 3664920HD|
3646601HD| 3640081| 3640450| 3640570HD| 3640770HD| | | |
3646611HD| 3640081| | 3640570HD| | | | |

SERVICE AND REPAIR

Serviceable parts are available on Vollrath.com.
To avoid serious injury or damage, never attempt to repair the unit or replace a damaged power cord yourself. Do not send units directly to The Vollrath Company LLC. Please contact Vollrath Technical Services for instructions.
When contacting Vollrath Technical Services, please be ready with the item number, model number (if applicable), serial number, and proof of purchase showing the date the unit was purchased.

WARRANTY STATEMENT FOR THE VOLLRATH CO. L.L.C.

This warranty does not apply to products purchased for personal, family or household use, and The Vollrath Company LLC does not offer a written warranty to purchasers for such uses.
The Vollrath Company LLC warrants the products it manufactures or distributes against defects in materials and workmanship as specifically described in our full warranty statement. In all cases, the warranty runs from the date of the end user’s original purchase date found on the receipt.
Any damages from improper use, abuse, modification or damage resulting from improper packaging during return shipment for warranty repair will not be covered under warranty.
For complete warranty information, product registration and new product announcement, visit www.vollrath.com.

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

The Vollrath Company, L.L.C.
1236 North 18th Street
Sheboygan, WI 53081-3201 U.S.A.
Main Tel: 800.624.2051 or 920.457.4851
Main Fax: 800.752.5620 or 920.459.6573
Customer Service: 800.628.0830
Canada Customer Service: 800.695.8560
Technical Services
techservicereps@vollrathco.com
Induction Products: 800.825.6036
Countertop Warming Products: 800.354.1970
All Other Products: 800.628.0832
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