BKI Heated Display Merchandisers CSWG - Manual (Page 10)

Hot Food Deli Case Operation
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Preheating
You should allow the equipment to preheat at the programmed temperature settings for a minimum of 30
minutes before loading it with product. For initial start up, program the controller for each well and upper
heater to a setting of 5.
Check Federal and State Health and Sanitation Regulations for internal temperature required for holding
cooked foods for sale. Maintaining these temperatures often tend to allow continued cooking of certain
products. Therefore, smaller amounts of bulk foods should be displayed at non-peak periods and the
warmer refilled as needed.
All meats and vegetables should be preheated to 160°F (70°C). before being placed in the case.
A screen liner can be used in the bottom of the display pans that are used for holding meats. This will
keep meats from sticking to the bottom of the pans.
Temperature Adjustment
After placing the product into the equipment, it may be necessary to adjust the programmed settings in
order to maintain the proper internal temperature for the product on display. The optional built-in product
temperature probe or a portable meat thermometer should be used to read the internal temperature of
each product. The programmed settings should be set to the lowest possible number that will maintain
the proper product temperature.
Operational Guidelines
Keep the optional built-in product temperature probe or a portable meat thermometer on hand. Check the
food temperatures hourly.
Rotate the food products. Foods loaded in first should be served first as much as is practical.
Foods held for long periods of time are more difficult to maintain at proper temperature. Also, freshness
and product quality diminish if foods are held too long. Most areas of the country have sanitation
regulations governing how long foods can be held. Make certain to check with your local authorities.
Unit Shutdown
Remove all food pans holding the food product from the equipment. Depress the OFF pushbutton switch
to turn the power to the heaters and lights off. After the temperature has cooled below 120°F (50°C),
remove any residue from the wells and clean the equipment thoroughly.