VOLLRATH H36406-FF Ot Well Drop In Instruction Manual
- June 1, 2024
- VOLLRATH
Table of Contents
- VOLLRATH H36406-FF Ot Well Drop In
- Product Information
- Product Usage Instructions
- Frequently Asked Questions
- SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
- FEATURES AND CONTROLS
- OPERATION
- CLEANING
- TROUBLESHOOTING
- ITEM NUMBERS
- SERVICE AND REPAIR
- WARRANTY STATEMENT FOR THE VOLLRATH CO. L.L.C.
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- Download This Manual (PDF format)
VOLLRATH H36406-FF Ot Well Drop In
Product Information
Specifications:
- Product Name: Hot Well Drop-ins
- Types: Bain Marie Drop-ins, Short-Sided Drop-ins, Modular Drop-ins
- Model Number: Part No. 17676-1 ml
- Date: 2/3/17
Product Usage Instructions
Safety Precautions:
Before operating the equipment, read and familiarize yourself with the safety precautions provided in the manual.
- WARNING: Indicates a hazard that can causesevere personal injury or death.
- CAUTION: Indicates a hazard that can cause minor or major personal injury if ignored.
- NOTICE: Provides important information that is not hazard-related.
Function and Purpose:
The Hot Well Drop-ins are designed to hold containers of food at proper serving temperatures. They are not meant for cooking raw food or reheating prepared food.
Features and Controls:
Temperature Control: Adjust the temperature using the control knob. Higher numbers indicate higher temperatures.
Power Indicator Light: Illuminates when the well is heating.
Thumbscrew: Secures the drop-in to the mounting surface.
Drain Valve: Used to empty water from the well(s).
Operation:
- Ensure the drain valve is closed to prevent water drainage.
- Plug the power cord into a matching outlet with the rated voltage.
- Preheat the water by covering wells with empty containers or covers for 60 minutes at maximum heat setting.
- Adjust the heat setting to maintain a safe holding temperature for food quality.
Safety Tips:
- Avoid liquid entering the unit to prevent electrical shock.
- Avoid overfilling pans to prevent contact with electrical components.
- Avoid touching hot surfaces while the equipment is in operation.
- Use moist heat for NSF4 performance standards and even heating of food products.
- Avoid using food pans deeper than 6 inches (15.2 cm).
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I use this equipment for cooking raw food?
A: No, the Hot Well Drop-ins are designed for holding food at serving temperatures, not for cooking raw food.
Q: How do I clean the drop-ins?
A: Refer to the cleaning instructions provided in the manual. Ensure the equipment is unplugged before cleaning.
Hot Well Drop-ins
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.
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:
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This equipment must be installed by a qualified person.
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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.
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This equipment should only be used in a flat, level position.
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Do not spray the controls or the outside of equipment with liquids or cleaning agents.
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Keep the equipment and power cord away from open flames, electric burners or excessive heat.
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Do not use food pans deeper than 6″ (15.2 cm).
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Do not operate equipment if it is damaged or malfunctioning.
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Do not operate unattended.
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Unplug and allow the equipment to cool before cleaning or moving.
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Handle hot water carefully.
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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
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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.
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C THUMBSCREW. Secures the drop-in to the mounting surface.
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D DRAIN VALVE (not shown). Used to empty water from the well(s).
OPERATION
WARNING
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
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).
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Check the drain valve(s) to verify it is in the closed position to prevent water from draining out.
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Fill each well with ³⁄₈” (1 cm) of clean hot water. Do not over fill.
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Plug electrical power cord into a outlet that matches the rated voltage on the nameplate.
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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.
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Place containers of hot food, above 140 °F (60 °C), into preheated equipment.
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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.
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Use gloves, mitts or pot holders to protect hands when removing hot food containers.
CLEANING
CAUTION
Burn Hazard
Hot surfaces and food can burn skin. Allow the hot surfaces to cool before
handling.
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
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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
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Two Pan
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Bain Marie
Five Pan -
Bain Marie Six Pan
-
One Well
- 3646601
- 3646661
- 3646611
- 3646681
- 36466
- 3646660
- 3646610
- 3646680
- 36467
- 3646760
- 3646710
- 3646780
- 3646701
- 3646761
- 3646711
- 3646781
- 36471
- 3647160
- 3647110
- 3647180
- 3646601HD
- 3646611HD
- 3646611HD
- 3646711HD
- 36466HD
- 3646610HD
- 36467HD
- 3646710HD
- 36471HD
- 3647110HD
- 3646661HD
- 3646681HD
- 3646761HD
- 3646781HD
- 3646660HD
- 3646680HD
- 3646760HD
- 3646780HD
- 3647160HD
- 3647180HD
Two Well
-
* [3639901](http://www.partstown.com/Vollrath/VOL3639901?pt-manual=AutoBatch)
- 3639911
- 3640001
- 3640011
- 36399
- 3639910
- 36400
- 3640010
- 36472
- 3647210
- 3639951
- 3639971
- 3640051
- 3640071
- 3639950
- 3639970
- 3640050
- 3640070
- 3647250
- 3647270
- 3639961
- 3639981
- 3640061
- 3640081
- 3639960
- 3639980
- 3640060
- 3640080
- 3647260
- 3640080
- 3639901
- 3639911HD
- 3640001HD
- 3640011HD
- 36399HD
- 3639910HD
- 36400HD
- 3640010HD
- 36472HD
- 3647210HD
- 3639951HD
- 3639971HD
- 3640051HD
- 3640071HD
- 3639950HD
- 3639970HD
- 3640050HD
- 3640070HD
- 3647250HD
- 3647270HD
- 3639961HD
- 3639981HD
- 3640061HD
- 3640081HD
- 3639960HD
- 3639980HD
- 3640060HD
- 3640080HD
- 3647260HD
- 3640080HD
- 3647260HD
- 3647280HD
-
Three Well
- 3640401
- 3640451
- 3640461
- 3640411
- 3640471
- 3640481
- 36404
- 3640450
- 3640460
- 3640410
- 3640470
- 3640480
- 36405
- 3640550
- 3640560
- 3640510
- 3640570
- 3640580
- 3640501
- 3640551
- 3640561
- 3640511
- 3640571
- 3640581
- 36473
- 3647350
- 3647360
- 3647310
- 3647370
- 3647380
- 3640401HD
- 3640411HD
- 3640501HD
- 3640451HD
- 3640471HD
- 3640551HD
- 3640571HD
- 3640461HD
- 3640481HD
- 3640561HD
- 3640581HD
- 36404HD
- 3640410HD
- 36405HD
- 3640510HD
- 36473HD
- 3647310HD
- 3640450HD
- 3640470HD
- 3640550HD
- 3640570HD
- 3647350HD
- 3647370HD
- 3640460HD
- 3640480HD
- 3640560HD
- 3640580HD
- 3647360HD
-
Four Well
- 36406
- 3640650
- 3640660
- 3640610
- 3640670
- 3640680
- 36407
- 3640750
- 3640760
- 3640710
- 3640770
- 3640780
- 3640701
- 3640751
- 3640761
- 3640711
- 3640771
- 3640781
- 36474
- 3647450
- 3647460
- 3647410
- 3647470
- 3647480
- 3640701HD
- 3640711HD
- 36406HD
- 3640610HD
- 36407HD
- 3640710HD
- 36474HD
- 3647410HD
- 3640751HD
- 3640771HD
- 3640650HD
- 3640670HD
- 3640750HD
- 3640770HD
- 3647450HD
- 3647470HD
- 3640761HD
- 3640781HD
- 3640660HD
- 3640680HD
- 3640760HD
- 3640780HD
- 3647460HD
- 3647480HD
-
Five Well
- 36408
- 3640850
- 3640860
- 3640810
- 3640870
- 3640880
- 3640801
- 3640851
- 3640861
- 3640811
- 3640871
- 3640881
- 36475
- 3647550
- 3647560
- 3647510
- 3647570
- 3647580
- 3640801HD
- 3640811HD
- 36408HD
- 3640810HD
- 36475HD
- 3647510HD
- 3640851HD
- 3640871HD
- 3640850HD
- 3640870HD
- 3647550HD
- 3647570HD
- 3640861HD
- 3640881HD
- 3640860HD
- 3640880HD
- 3647560HD
- 3647580HD
-
Six Well
- 3640901
- 3640911
- 36409
- 3640910
- 36476
- 3647610
- 3640951
- 3640971
- 3640950
- 3640970
- 3647650
- 3647670
- 3640961
- 3640981
- 3640960
- 3640980
- 3647660
- 3647680
- 3640901HD
- 3640911HD
- 36409HD
- 3640910HD
- 36476HD
- 3647610HD
- 3640951HD
- 3640971HD
- 3640950HD
- 3640970HD
- 3647650HD
- 3647670HD
- 3640961HD
- 3640981HD
- 3640960HD
- 3640980HD
- 3647660HD
- 3647680HD
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Short -Sided
Two Well -
Short-Sided Three Well
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Short-Sided Four Well
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.
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
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