Moffat HC2E Instruction and safety manual

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Manual 003 Issue 002 March 2021
Operating & Service Manual
Premier Hot Cupboard &
Bain-Marie/Hot Cupboard
Please take the time to read and follow all safety, installation and
maintenance guidelines

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The appliance must only be used for the purpose it was designed for and may
become unsafe if used for any other purpose. Operators should be trained. The
room where this trolley is used must be dry, clean with temperatures between 3°C
and 26°C and with a maximum relative humidity of 60%.
This unit is for indoor use only and has an IPX4 rating.
Prior to ANY service calls please:
• Consult manual for basic fault-finding advice
and information required to place the call
• Check warranty/maintenance terms and conditions
These appliances are marked in compliance with the relevant regulations,
Voltage stated on unit data plate.
Warning! Please pay attention to sections of the manual displaying
this symbol.
Warning! Do not attempt to use a hose or water jet to clean this unit.
For cleaning instructions, refer to section 6.
“If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, service agent
or suitably qualified person”
Appliance must be disconnected from the power supply during cleaning, maintenance
and part-replacement”.

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Contents
Electrical
Specifications & Dimensions
Operation: Hotcupboard
Door Installation & Removal
Sahara Fan Installation & Removal
Operation: Bain marie
Cleaning
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2
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4
5
6
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page
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5
6
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1: Electrical
Before commencing, ensure that all regulations for fire are complied with.
Electrical supply cable type CEN LEC H07 RN-F must be installed using a
suitable isolating switch which has a minimum contact separation of 3mm
in all poles.
Units that are part of a counter are pre wired in the factory for connection
on site, these counters depending on the customers specification
may be fitted with either an isolator or MCB unit. In accordance with
health and safety at work acts, BS codes of practice, IEE regulations,
building standards, fire precautions act, and local authority and building
regulatiowwns etc. all appliances/units over 3Kw require a qualified
electrician to install them.
Live (L1)
L2
L3
Neutral
Earth
1 Phase Cable
Brown
X
X
Blue
Yellow & Green (Striped)
3 Phase Cable
Brown
Black
Grey
Blue
Yellow & Green (Striped)
This appliance must be earthed and damaged cables must be replaced by a
suitably qualified person!
A mains cable, type H07RN-F, conforming to code designation 60245 IEC 57,
is supplied.
Should the supplied plug not be suitable for your socket outlet, it should be removed
from the cable by a qualified electrician and replaced with the appropriate type, ensuring
it’s protected with the correct rating of fuse.

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2: Specifications & Dimensions
Model
HC2E
HC3E
HC4E
HC5E
HC6E
Weight
(kg)
63
78
95
111
130
Length
884
1212
1540
1865
2196
Width
750
750
750
750
750
Height
900
900
900
900
900
Power Rating
(Kw)
0.9
1.5
1.5
1.9
1.8
Electrical
Supply
13amp
13amp
13amp
13amp
13amp
Hot-Cupboard & Bain-Marie (Wet Heat)
Model
HB2E
HB3E
HB4E
HB5E
HB6E
Weight
(kg)
65
81
100
118
138
Length
884
1212
1540
1865
2196
Width
750
750
750
750
750
Height
900
900
900
900
900
Power Rating
(Kw)
2.4
2.9
2.9
3.5
3.8
Electrical
Supply
13amp
13amp
13amp
16amp
32amp
1/1
Gastronorm
Container Cutouts
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3
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Gastronorm Containers are not supplied with Bain Marie units.

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1. Connect plug to 13-Amp socket and switch on at mains socket.
2. Close doors & click the green neon on/o ’Mains’ switch to the on position.
(The switch will illuminate)
3. Turn the control knob ‘fully’ clockwise to highest temperature & leave for 30mins.
3: Operation: Hotcupboard
These units are not designed to heat up or cook cold food.
The correct Holding temperature is dependent on the food type,
amount of food in serving container, etc. Keep Doors Closed at all
times, only opening to load/unload cupboard contents.
Before using the unit for the first time, it
needs to be checked that it’s perfectly level.
Hot storage cupboard with removable assisted ‘Sahara’ fan heating unit
(Refer to page 6 for details on how to remove Sahara fan).
Unit is fitted with removable sliding doors & removable rodded shelves, which are split into
manageable sections to ease cleaning and maintenance.
The hot cupboard is excellent for preheating Plates & Dishes, as well as the temporary
storage of precooked food whilst service is in progress e.g. Cooked meats/poultry,
vegetables, sauces, etc.
4. After this time period has elapse, readjust the cupboard temperature by turning knob anti-
clockwise to desired holding temperature.
Containers with ‘cooked’ food can now be loaded (Remember to close doors)
5. When serving is complete all switches should be turned o and the 13-Amp plug removed
from the socket.
6. To maintain the life of this product, all surfaces need cleaning regularly with a damp cloth.
Refer to page 11 of this manual for more info on cleaning.

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1. Hold the door at a slight angle (Fig 3) & locate the door fully into the top track.
2. Holding the door in the top track, swing the bottom of the door inwards until it comes in
contact with the rear of the bottom track.
3. Gently lower the door into the bottom track, & slide the door fully to the left.
4: Door Installation & Removal
The fitment of the outer door (Door B)
is the same as above, except when lowered
into the bottom track slide it fully to the
right. Note: It’s imperative the doors must
be fitted in correct order as shown in fig 2
Door ‘A’ first then Door ‘B’.
Door removal is a reverse of the above.
3: Operation: Hotcupboard

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5: Sahara Fan Installation & Removal
The Sahara-Fan heater fitted provides excellent balanced heating coupled
with energy savings. The unit can be easily removed & replaced for cleaning or
maintenance as it has a simple bayonet & clip fastening system. The diagrams
below demonstrate the removal of the hot cupboard Sahara fan. As the fan
is located in the base of the cupboard, access to the Plug & socket is via the
underside of the unit (fig 4).
1. Locate the fixing clip on the ‘Male’ plug fitted to the Sahara fan press & unclip.
2. Pull the female socket o the plug
3. Remove as many rodded shelf sections as needed to allow access to the Sahara fan.
4. Remove the earth bonding fixings two on each side.
5. Lift out at a slight angle taking care not to damage the plug attached to the fan.
Although not shown in figure 5; the Sahara fan supplied has a
protective St/steel cover over the top air intake. This shields the
fan innards from any food or liquid spillage from above.
Fitting is a reversal of the above.
Warning: The earth bonding screws must be fitted before switching power back on
The Sahara Fan cell is an integral part of the appliance.
the fixing screw on each side provide earth bonding.
Disconnect the unit from th main power supply before removing the
fixing screws.

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6: Operation: Bain-Marie
This Bain-Marie well can be used either dry or wet heat with an inset well designed to
accomodate various combinations of interchangable gastronome type pans up to 150mm
deep. Bain-marie units are designed to keep pre-cooked food at serving temperature and are
suitable for the display of most types of hot foods.
1. First check the drain valve inside the left-hand door of the hot-cupboard is in the
closed position.
2. Remove the Bain-Marie container situated directly above the ‘water level indicator’.
3. Carefully fill well with water up to the water level indicator
[approximately 20mm deep].
These units are not designed to cook raw food or to heat up cold food.
E&R Moat Ltd. were the originators of a Bain-Marie that could be either wet or dry heat.
This type of system was designed to oer flexibility and was developed to eliminate the need
to fit a low water level warning system or the expense of replacing burned out elements.
Wet Heat: Operation
Water level is an economic, 20mm deep [water level mark inside the well],
complete with a drain valve and swing-out, run-of tube for easy emptying & cleaning.
Before using the unit for the first time, check the unit is level.
Filling The Well:
If required to top up the water level in mid service, use suitable heat
insulated gloves when removing the hot Bain-Marie container.
Do not over fill with water. Too much water will impinge on
performance and eciency.

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The correct serving temperature is dependant on the food type,
amount of food in container, etc.
Do not remove lids until service is due to commence.
Dry Het:
Dry heat works in the same way without any water in the well.
Heat up time will be around 30 min.
The base of the well will distort slightly and discolour when used dry this is normal.
Draining well:
1. Switch o & disconnect unit from mains power, then wait until water cools down to room
temperature.
2. Open to the hot cupboard left hand door fully & securely place a suitable size container under
the flexible drain hose.
3. Open drain valve & fill container.
4. Switch o valve & empty container. Repeat until well is empty.
5. Close drain valve then close hot cupboard door.
6. The well can now be cleaned (See page 11 for cleaning instructions).
6: Operation: Bain-Marie
Wet Heat: Operation
Operation: General
1. Conatainers and lids must be inplace with doors closed.
2. Switch on
3. Turn Bain-marie control to 110°C.
4. Turn Hot-cupboard control to 110°C.
5. Allow to heat up for 45min before loading containers with food.
6. After 45 min adjust the control knobs to the desired setting (usually 90°C ) .
7. When service is complete all switched should be turned o.

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7: Cleaning
Before attempting to clean the unit, please ensure that the unit is isolated from
the electric supply and allowed to cool down, with all food plates and other Dishes
removed from the unit.
Do not use a water jet or pressure spray to clean this appliance.
1. Disconnect trolley from mains and wait until appliance has cooled.
2. Wipe clean using hot, soapy water and soft, non-abrasive cloth. Ensure that the stainless steel
is wiped in straight strokes following the grain of the material.
3. Wipe dry using a clean cloth. Do not use scouring pads or abrasive cleaners of any type.
Shelving and select inner panels can be removed to allow a deeper internal clean. Ensure all
panels and fixings are replaced after cleaning operation.
4. Compartment should be washed and then dried with a cloth after each service.
5. Finish by carefully drying with a soft dry cloth or Kitchen Towels.
Do not use scouring pads or abrasive cleaners of any type.
Do not use Solvents, bleach, Caustic Cleaners or biological powders on any surface.

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