Owner`s manual

Before Using Your Buffet Server
Read all the sections of this booklet and follow all the instructions carefully.
Prior to first use of buffet server please ensure that you are familiar with the
names of all the parts and their function.
IMPORTANT: PRIOR TO FIRST USE REMOVE ALL PACKAGING
MATERIALS AND CLEAN
THE UNIT THOROUGHLY!
• Before using for the first time, wash the stainless steel chafing dish retainer,
chafing dishes, and lids in hot, soapy water or dishwasher.
• DO NOT IMMERSE THE WARMING TRAY IN WATER OR ANY OTHER LIQUID.
Instead wash the plate warmer with a mild soap and soft cleaning cloth.
• DO NOT USE METAL SCOURING PADS OR OTHER ABRAISIVE CLEANSERS
TO CLEAN THIS APPLIANCE, BECAUSE THE UNIT’S FINISH WILL BECOME
DAMAGED.
• When washing the plate warmer DO NOT immerse in water, simply rinse the plate
warmer and wipe dry with a soft cloth. AVOID HAVING WATER FALL OR LEAK
ONTO THE WARMING TRAY.
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Please Note: Initial start-up operation may result in minimal smell and
smoke (about 15 minutes). This is normal and harmless.
It is due to burning of the protective substance applied to
the heating elements in the factory.
Assembling Your Buffet Server
CAUTION: DO NOT plug in the
appliance or turn on until after assembly
has been completed. Failure to do so
could result in injury.
To assemble the buffet server:
1. Attach the chafing dish retainer to
the warming tray.
2. Place the chafing dishes side by
side inside the chafing dish
retainer.
NOTE: If you would like to use only the
warming tray, no assembly is required.
Simply take the base of the unit and do
not attach the chafing dish retainer or
the chafing dishes. Ensure that the
dishes that you will be using on the plate
warmer are heat resistant. DO NOT USE
PLASTIC DISHES OR PLASTIC WRAP
ON THE PLATE WARMER.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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WARNING: Do not touch the hot
surfaces of the buffet server without the
use of oven mitts. Do not touch the
underside of the warming tray when the
buffet server is in use.
NOTE
: To help keep the heat and
moisture in foods, keep the lids on the
chafing dishes.
The plate warmer will remain unblemished for a long time with appropriate care. The
warming tray and stainless steel chafing dishes allow for an attractive alternative for
keeping appetizers and other foods warm. For best results use nylon, plastic, wooden
or rubber utensils. Metal utensils may be used with care but should not be used to cut
food on the cooking surfaces.
IMPORTANT
: Do not use plastic dishes
or plastic wrap on the plate warmer.
Setting the Temperature
1. To achieve the best results possible
from your buffet server, use the
maximum heat setting in order to get
the desired temperature. Once the
desired temperature has been
reached, adjust to the appropriate
temperature setting.
2. There are three (3) different
temperature setting positions:
a) 1
st
position (LOW) 155º F (68º C)
Best used for foods that contain a
small amount of liquid or none.
Occasional stirring is required.
b) 2
nd
position (MED) 175º F (79º C)
c) 3
rd
position (HIGH) 195º F (91º C)
How to Use the Buffet Server
1. The buffet server fully can be used
assembled or you can use the base as
a warming tray on its own.
2. When using the buffet server as a
warming tray, make certain that the
containers and/or dishes being used
are heat-resistant. Also, the warming
tray was not made to keep large, deep
pots full with food and/or liquids warm.
WARNING
: The sides and bottom of the
warming tray get very warm. It is
recommended that you use an insulated
hot pad underneath the unit to avoid any
heat damage to your counter or furniture.
DO NOT place directly on a table cloth – it
could cause a fire.
WARNING
:DO NOT use the chafing
dishes for cooking or baking. These are
only intended to keep food warm.