VOLLRATH VOL-38103 ServeWell Hot Food Tables Instruction Manual
- August 13, 2024
- VOLLRATH
Table of Contents
VOLLRATH VOL-38103 ServeWell Hot Food Tables
Specifications
- Product: SL Hot Food Table
- Item No.: Various models available
- Description: Available in 2-Well, 3-Well, 4-Well, and 5-Well configurations
- Watts Per Well: 480W, 700W, 600-800W, 800W
Product Information
This equipment is designed to hold containers of hot food at proper serving
temperature in commercial food service operations. It is not meant for cooking
raw food or reheating prepared food.
Before You Begin
Parts List
Each Vollrath ServeWell© Hot Food Table includes the following:
| Part | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Legs | 4 |
| Feet | 4 |
| Washers | 4 |
| Nuts | 4 |
| Shut-off Faucet | 1 per well |
| Bottom Shelf | 1 |
Poly Cutting Board
(Not included with SL tables)
| 1
Assembly Instructions
NOTICE: Place cardboard or a drop cloth on the floor to protect the work
surface and the equipment during assembly.
- Remove all components from the shipping container.
- Place the well assembly on the floor with the well openings facing down and bottom of the pan facing up.
Tools You Will Need
Screwdriver
Attach the Legs
ServeWell Tables without Plate Rest Brackets
For each leg: Remove the four corner screws from the pan. Position the
leg against the pan. Re-insert and tighten the screws to attach the leg.
Repeat for each leg.
Attach the Drain Valves
Assemble the drain valves to the tailpieces below each well. Hand-tighten
until snug.
NOTICE: Do not use tools to assemble the drain valves as it may cause cracks and leaks.
ServeWell SL Tables with Plate Rest Brackets
- For each back leg: Remove the four corner screws from the pan. Position the leg against the pan. Reinsert and tighten the screws to attach the leg.
- For each front leg: Remove the four corner screws from the pan. Position the leg against the pan. Position the bracket in front of the leg. Reinsert and tighten the screws to attach the bracket and leg to the front of the pan.
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 is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that will or can cause severe personal injury or death.
- 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.
WARNING
Fire Hazard
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.
To reduce risk of injury or damage to the equipment:
- Plug this equipment only into grounded electrical outlets that match voltage rating on the nameplate.
- Use this equipment only in a flat, level position.
- Unplug and let cool this equipment cool before cleaning or moving.
- Do not spray the controls or outside of this equipment with liquids or cleaning agents.
- Handle hot water carefully.
- Do not operate unattended.
FUNCTION AND PURPOSE
This equipment is intended to hold containers of hot food at proper serving temperature in commercial food service operations. This equipment is not designed or intended to cook raw food or reheat prepared food. It is not intended for household, industrial or laboratory use.
Item No.|
Description
|
Watts Per Well
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Hot Food Tables| SL Hot Food Tables
38002| –|
2-Well|
480
38003|
38203|
3-Well
38004|
38204|
4-Well
38005|
38205|
5-Well
38102| –|
2-Well|
700
38103|
38213|
3-Well
38104|
38214|
4-Well
38105|
38215|
5-Well
38106| –| 2-Well|
600-800
38107| –| 3-Well
38108| –| 4-Well
38109| –| 5-Well
38116| –|
2-Well|
800
38117|
38217|
3-Well
38118|
38218|
4-Well
38119|
38219|
5-Well
ASSEMBLY
NOTICE : Place cardboard or a drop cloth on the floor to protect the work surface and the equipment during assembly.
- Remove all the components from the shipping container.
- Place the well assembly on the floor with the well openings facing down and bottom of the pan facing up
Attach the Drain Valves
Assemble the drain valves to the tailpieces below each well. Handtighten until
snug.
NOTICE : Do not use tools to assemble the drain valves. Using tools may cause the drain assembly to crack, resulting in water leaks.
Attach the Legs
- ServeWell Tables without Plate Rest Brackets
- For each leg: Remove the four corner screws from the pan. Position the leg against the pan. Re-insert and tighten the screws to attach the leg. Repeat for each leg.
ServeWell SL Tables with Plate Rest Brackets
- For each back leg: Remove the four corner screws from the pan. Position the leg against the pan. Reinsert and tighten the screws to attach the leg.
- For each front leg: Remove the four corner screws from the pan. Position the leg against the pan. Position the bracket in front of the leg. Reinsert and tighten the screws to attach the bracket and leg to the front of the pan.
Attach the Shelf
Remove the two innermost screws from each corner of the shelf. Face the top of
the shelf toward the bottom of the pan. Position a corner of the shelf against
a leg. Reinsert and tighten two screws to attach the shelf to the leg. Repeat
for each corner of the shelf.
Attach the Feet
- Attach the four feet to the triangular leg mounting plates using the included locknuts and washers.
- Lift the equipment and set on its feet.
Install the Cutting Board (ServeWell Tables Only)
Set the cutting board in place.
WARNING
-
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. -
Electrical Shock Hazard
Do not use this equipment if any well has been removed. Contact with any metal part could cause an electrical shock resulting in severe injury or death.
CAUTION
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.
NOTICE :
- Do not operate this equipment without water in the wells.
- 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.
-
Position the equipment on a level, flat and stable surface.
-
Fill each well with water.
- 480W units: perform best with a maximum of 2 quarts (1.9L)
- All other units: to the fill line, approximately 4 quarts (3.8L)
NOTICE : Do not overfill the wells.
-
Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet that matches the rated voltage on the nameplate.
NOTICE : Using a voltage other than the nameplate rated voltage will cause damage to the unit. Incorrect voltage, modification to the power cord or electrical components can damage unit and will void the warranty. -
Preheat the water in the wells by covering them with empty food containers or covers. Set the heat control to the maximum heat setting. Preheat for 60 minutes.
-
Place the containers of hot food into the preheated food warmer wells. To prevent spills, do not overfill the food containers.
-
Set the heat control to maintain safe food holding temperature.
NOTICE : 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 the water level at approximately 1″ (2.5 cm) deep. Periodically (approximately every 2 hours) remove the containers of food and check the water level. Add hot water if needed.
CLEANING
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Do not spray water or cleaning products. Liquid could contact the electrical
components and cause a short circuit or an electrical shock.
NOTICE :
- Do not immerse the cord, plug or equipment in liquid.
- Do not use abrasive materials, scratching cleaners or scouring pads to clean this equipment. They could damage the finish.
- Use only a mild solution of dish detergent and warm water.
- Rinse thoroughly. Soap could corrode the surface of the equipment.
To maintain appearance and increase the service life, this equipment should be cleaned at least daily.
- Remove all the food product containers.
- Unplug the equipment and let it cool completely.
- Carefully drain water from the wells.
- Wipe the entire interior of each water pan and well with a clean, damp cloth.
- If using soap, immediately and completely rinse this equipment with clean water.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem| Might be Caused By| Course of
Action
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One well does not get as hot as the others.
| Thermostats could be out of calibration. Bumping or jarring can cause the
thermostats to be out of calibration.| To test, when the unit is cold, slowly
turn the heat control knob from the off position to full on. You should hear a
“click” at about the second or third position. If the click is heard much
later, the thermostats are out of calibration and must be replaced.
Elements burn out after a short time.| Improper voltage.| Check the power
supply and rated voltage on the nameplate to verify the equipment is connected
to the proper voltage.
Drains leak.| Obstruction in the drain valve.| Check for obstructions
preventing the drain valve from closing.
Wells heats when thermostat dial is in off position.| There may be a problem
with the thermostat.| Contact Vollrath Technical Services.
Wells do not get hot enough.
| Too much water in the water pan.| See Operation section in this manual for
appropriate water level.
Water was not properly pre-heated.| See the Operation section in this manual
for instructions.
Power supply may be inadequate.
| Check the power supply and rated voltage on the nameplate to verify the equipment is connected to the proper voltage. Equipment will not perform properly if the supply voltage is incorrect.
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
- techservicereps@vollrathco.com
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- All Other Products: 800.628.0832
FAQ
Q: Can this equipment be used to cook raw food?
A: No, this equipment is designed only to hold hot food at serving
temperatures and not for cooking raw food.
Q: Is this equipment suitable for household use?
A: No, this equipment is intended for commercial food service operations and
not for household use.