Getting Started with FWE’s MTU and PHU Series
A Beginner’s Guide
Introduction
1. Preparing the Cabinet
Before you begin using your FWE food warming cabinet, it’s crucial to ensure that the unit is in the best possible starting condition. Start by inspecting the cabinet for any visible damage or issues. Look for signs of wear and tear, loose components, or any potential safety concerns. If you discover any problems, contact your FWE equipment provider or maintenance personnel for repairs. To ensure your FWE food warming cabinet is ready for action, follows these essential steps:
- Power Connection: Start by plugging the cabinet into a properly grounded power receptacle with an appropriately rated breaker. If the equipment’s specifications note it’s required, provide a fully independent circuit to avoid overloading. This is crucial for safety and optimal performance.
- Adding Water: Add HOT water to the water pan located near the bottom of the interior of the unit. Make sure you pour the water into the water pan and NOT the heat basin. Keep the heat basin dry while operating the unit. If water does enter the heat basin, shut the unit off completely, let the unit cool to ambient temperature, and then wipe up the excess water.
- Moisture-Temp Controls: The Set Temperature Dial regulates the heating element that controls the amount of heat within the cabinet. The Set Moisture Dial regulates the heating element under the water pan, controlling the amount of moisture in the cabinet.
- Moisture-Temp Startup: Pre-heat cabinet by turning power switch to the on (l) position. Turn the dials to select temperature and moisture settings.
- Temperature Indicator: Pay attention to the temperature indicator on your FWE unit. The cabinet has reached its set temperature when the “Cycle” light goes off. This signals that it’s ready to maintain the desired warmth for your food.
- Preheat: For the best results, allow the unit to preheat for 20-30 minutes before loading it with hot foods. Preheating ensures that your cabinet is at a stable temperature and ready to maintain your dishes’ warmth effectively.
- Loading Protocol: When it’s time to load your hot foods, keep the cabinet doors closed as much as possible. Minimizing door openings helps maintain a consistent temperature inside and preserves the quality of your dishes. Avoid opening the doors until you’re ready to serve your delicious, perfectly warmed meals.
By following these steps, you’ll set up your FWE food warming cabinet for success, ensuring that your food is not only kept at the right temperature but also served at its best.
2. Adjusting Tray Slides
Diving deeper into the capabilities of your FWE food warming cabinet, the flexibility to adjust the tray slides stands out as a game-changer for kitchen operations. These upright slides are designed for easy customization, allowing you to modify the interior layout quickly to accommodate various food containers and serving sizes. This section will explore the mechanics of adjusting the tray slides, providing you with step-by-step instructions to ensure your cabinet meets the demands of your busy kitchen efficiently:
- Inserting Into Key Hole: Adjust tray slide positions by inserting “J” end of the slide into upright key hold. Release form upright with upward motion
- Accommodating Pan Sizes: Adjust tray slides to accommodate pan sizes being utilized
3. Removable Parts
Beyond adjusting the interior layout, the design of the FWE food warming cabinet emphasizes ease of maintenance and cleanliness, crucial for any high-standard kitchen environment. This section will delve into the removable features of the cabinet. We’ll guide you through the simple process of removing these components for cleaning or maintenance, ensuring your cabinet remains in optimal condition:
- Tray Slides and Uprights: Tray Slides and Uprights are easily removable for maintenance and cleaning. For Tray Slides just pull upwards and out to remove from the uprights, the opposite movements of when you inserted them. For uprights, lift vertically and pull away from cabinet to free uprights from the carriage bolts on unit.
- Water Pan: The Water Pan is easily removable by lifting it up and out of the heat basin. This easy removable design makes it quick and easy to remove the water pan for routine cleaning or to access the heat basin or heating elements.
- Heat Tunnel: The Heat Tunnel is easily removable by pulling up and out to release from tabs that keep it in place.
- Moisture Drip Trough: The Moisture Drip Trough is equipped with a removable drain plug for easy draining of excess water.
4. Changing Temperature Display from F° to C°
Adjusting the temperature display on your FWE food warming cabinet is a straightforward process:
- Power Off: Turn the temperature control knob and moisture control knob to the off position and switch the power switch to the off position.
- Temperature Setting: While pressing the “TEMP RECALL” button, turn the power switch to the on position (I). Hold the button until the desired temperature setting is displayed. (Repeat process to revert to previous setting)
By following these simple steps, you can easily switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius temperature displays on your FWE unit to suit your preference.
5. Adjusting Low Temperature Alarm Settings
Fine-tuning your FWE food warming cabinet’s Low Temp Alarm is a breeze with these quick steps:
- Initiate Adjustment: Rotate the temperature control knob to the OFF Position (0°), then hold the “LOW TEMP ALARM” button for 6 seconds.
- Check Current Setting: The display will show “LtA” and flash the previously set Low Temp Alarm setting (OFF will be displayed if no setting has been set.)
- Set New Alarm Temperature: Rotate the temperature control knob to the desired temperature setting for the Low Temp Alarm. Press the “LOW TEMP ALARM” button to accept the new setting.
- Turn Off Alarm: To disable the Low Temp Alarm, rotate the knob below the minimum temperature setting until the display reads OFF. Press the “LOW TEMP ALARM” button to confirm.
By following these steps, you can customize the Low Temp Alarm settings to meet your specific needs, ensuring your FWE cabinet maintains the ideal temperature for your food.
6. Maintenance and Unit Specific Information
Understanding your FWE food warming cabinet extends to knowing its specifics—vital for quick maintenance and efficient service. This section zeroes in on the unit’s information tag and QR code: the first provides essential details like the serial number and service contact, while the latter offers a digital gateway to your unit’s comprehensive history and parts list. A swift glance at these elements ensures you’re well-equipped for upkeep and emergencies.
- Unit Information: The tags on the side of eahc unit contain the serial number for the unit, phone number for service calls, and common replacement parts.
- QR Code: Scan the QR code on the parts tag to show unit before shipping, a detailed list of unit-specific parts, and more.
7. Cleaning Procedure
Maintaining the Interior
Keeping the interior of your FWE food warming cabinet clean is essential for both hygiene and longevity. This section outlines the correct cleaning procedures to ensure the stainless steel surfaces remain in top condition. Additionally, we detail the proper care for gaskets and removable parts, ensuring they’re cleaned effectively without damage. Follow these guidelines to maintain a pristine interior, ensuring your cabinet performs optimally for years to come.
- Use only chloride free and phosphate free cleaner solutions on stainless steel surfaces. (DO NOT exceed recommended concentrations or mixing ratios)
- Never use abrasive pads, chlorine, or bleach. (Liquid or wipes)
- Use mild soap and water to clean stainless steel interior and a light cooking oil to add a thin protective barrier and shine near food contact areas.
- After cooling, wipe interior with a saturated cloth. Dry with clean cloth.
- To clean gasket, remove and clean with chlorine-free detergent and water. Rinse thoroughly with clean water and allow to dry before replacing.
- Use mild soap and water to clean any removable parts from the unit. Rinse with clean water and allow to dry before replacing.
Cleaning Exterior Surfaces
Maintaining the exterior of your FWE food warming cabinet is just as crucial as the interior to ensure it continues to present a professional appearance. This section provides straightforward advice on keeping the stainless steel exterior spotless and shining.
- Clean stainless steel exterior using mild detergent in warm water, applied with a soft cloth. (Always wipe stainless steel following direction of grain)
- Wipe off any standing liquid or residue from all surfaces, corners, and near edges. Stainless steel cleaner or polish may be used to keep exterior in like new condition.
Thank You for Choosing FWE!
To wrap things up, mastering the basics of FWE food warming equipment is a crucial step toward elevating your culinary endeavors. From preparing the cabinet, to adjusting tray slides and settings, maintaining cleanliness, and more, we’ve covered essential steps for getting things started with FWE’s MTU and PHU series
We appreciate you taking the time to read this guide and hope it enhances your experience with FWE equipment. Thank you for choosing FWE. Your commitment to quality and innovation aligns seamlessly with the excellence that FWE food warming equipment brings to your kitchen. If you have any further questions or need additional assistance, don’t hesitate to reach out. Happy cooking!