Wells HW-10 - Manual (Page 7)

OPERATION
5
WET OPERATION ONLY
1. Carefully read the description of the warmer operation on the
specification sheet.
2. The warmer is to be used for WET operation ONLY. Add
approximately 1” of hot tap water before turning the warmer
ON. Use of hot water will allow a faster preheat.
a. Check the water level frequently and add hot water as
necessary to prevent the warmer from running dry.
b. Do not add water to the warmer if it has run dry.
c. If your warmer is allowed to run dry, turn it OFF and allow
to cool to room temperature before adding water.
3. Damage caused by allowing a this warmer to run dry, is NOT
covered by warranty. Damage caused by adding water to a dry
warmer when hot is NOT covered by warranty.
PRE-HEATING THE WARMER
1. Place desired pan(s) or inset(s) with appropriate adapter top on
warmer.
a. Insets are available as accessories in 2½ qt., 4qt., 7 qt.,
and 11 qt. sizes with lids and adapter tops.
b. For dry operation, a 6” deep pan or inset is recommended.
2. Turn temperature control to HI or highest temperature setting.
3. Allow warmer to preheat for approximately 10 minutes, then set
the control for the desired temperature. Be sure to keep the
warmer covered during preheat and operation.
OPERATION
1. Always use an inset. DO NOT place food directly into the
warmer.
2. Check water level in warmer frequently during use. Running
warmers dry will lower the temperature of the food in the insert
pan, and may damage the warmer. DO NOT allow dry
operation of warmer.
3. DO NOT use metal tools, steel wool, or caustic or abrasive
cleanser to clean warmer pan.
CAUTION:
Hot Surface
Exposed surfaces can be hot
to the touch and may cause
burns.
CAUTION:
Electrical Shock
Hazard
DO NOT splash or pour water
onto control panel or wiring.
Always use an inset.
DO NOT place food directly
into the warmer.
Always pour hot water into the
warmer before it is
preheated. DO NOT pour
water into a dry, heated
warmer. This may damage
the unit.
DO NOT put ice into a
warmer pan. This will cause
condensation on the inside of
the warmer. Damage caused
by condensation is NOT
covered by warranty.
Stir thick food items frequently
to keep food heated uniformly.
Keep insets covered to
maintain food quality and
temperature.