Vollrath 46040 User manual

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Operator’s Manual
ELECTRIC CHAFER BUFFET SERVICE
Thank you for purchasing this Vollrath equipment. Before operating the equipment, read and familiarize yourself with the following operating and
safety instructions. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. Save the original box and packaging. Use this packaging to
ship the equipment if repairs are needed.
Item Description Watt Voltage Plug
46040 Long Side Mount Receptacle 700 120V 5-15P
46045 Short Side Mount Receptacle 700 120V 5-15P

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WARNING
Burn Hazard.
Do not touch heating surfaces, liquid, or while unit
is heating or operating. Hot food, surfaces, steam
and liquids can burn skin. Use gloves, mitts or
pot holders if it is necessary to handle hot pans,
plates and equipment.
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Figure 1. Chafer Features and Controls.
A COVER HANDLE. Used to open and close the cover.
B COVER. Covers the food/beverage product.
C CHAFER HANDLES. Used to lift the chafer.
D FOOD PAN. Holds the food product.
E WATER PAN. Holds the water.
F THERMOSTAT CONTROL. Used to connect power to the
heater.
G THERMOSTAT CONTROL KNOB. Used to set/adjust the
temperature on the thermostat.
H ELECTRICAL PLUG. Grounded electrical plug connects to the
grounded power source.
I HEATER. Heats the unit.
J CHAFER FUEL HOLDER. Strictly decorative with this electric
model.
1. Place the chafer unit on a at surface.
2. Remove the thermostat control (F) from the heater (I). See Figure 1.
3. Remove the cover (B) and remove the food pan (D).
4. Pour about 2-1/2 quarts (2.4 L) of clean fresh water into the water pan (E).
NOTE:
Do not operate without water in the pan. Do not overll water pan.
5. Put the cover (B) on the chafer.
6. Slide the thermostat control (E) into the heater (G).
7. Connect the electrical plug (H) into a grounded outlet matching the
nameplate rated voltage.
8. Preheat the water by using a universal electric chafer heater on “HI” or by
using chafer fuel for 30 minutes.
9. Open the cover (B).
Safety PrecautionS
To ensure safe operation, read the following statements and
understand their meaning. This manual contains safety precautions
which are explained below. Please read carefully.
WARNING
Warning is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that can cause
severe personal injury, death, or substantial property damage if the
warning is ignored.
CAUTION
Caution is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that will or can
cause minor personal injury or property damage if the caution is
ignored.
NOTE
Note is used to notify people of installation, operation, or maintenance
information that is important but not hazard-related.
For Your Safety!
These precautions should be followed at all times. Failure to follow
these precautions could result in injury to yourself and others or
damage the equipment.
To reduce risk of injury or damage to the unit:
Use only a Vollrath control thermostat designed specically for use with
this model.
Equipment should only be used in a at, level position.
Do not store or place any materials below the unit or near the heating
source.
Always turn off and unplug electric chafer heaters when not in use.
Allow equipment to cool before moving or cleaning.
Do not operate unattended.
Do not operate without water in the water pan.
function and PurPoSe
This equipment is intended and designed to keep food at proper serving
temperatures. This equipment is not intended or designed to cook raw food or
to reheat prepared food. This equipment is not intended or designed to chill
beverages or food. Food and beverages must be prepared and placed into the
chafers, urns or dispensers at proper serving temperatures.
unPacking the equiPment and initial SetuP, all modelS
Carefully remove crating or packaging materials from the unit. When no longer
needed, dispose of all packaging materials in an environmentally responsible
manner. Follow any special instructions for specic models.
oPeration, tabletoP hot food and beverage
This equipment is designed to heat with an electric chafer heater.
If using an electric chafer heater, we recommend that a Vollrath Universal
Chafer Heater is used.
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard.
Do not over ll wells, pans or trays. Liquid could
contact the electrical components and cause a
short circuit or an electrical shock. Do not spray
water or cleaning products. Do not use a power
cord that has been modied or damaged..

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cleaning
To maintain the appearance and increase the service life, clean your
equipment daily.
1. Unplug and remove the thermostat control (F) from the heater (G).
2. Open the cover (B). Remove the food pan (H). When removing hot food
containers from unit use gloves, mitts or pot holders to protect hands.
3. Allow ample time for the water to cool. Remove the water pan (H) and
dispose of water.
1. Wipe the unit exterior with a clean damp cloth.
2. Do not use abrasive materials, scratching cleansers or scouring pad to
clean the unit. These can damage the nish.
3. Thoroughly wipe off any mild soap or chemical cleaners. Residue could
corrode the surface of the unit.
10. Place the food pan (D) containing food product that is already at proper
serving temperatures into the water pan (I). Close the cover (B).
NOTE:
Monitor food temperature closely for food safety. The United States
Public Health Service recommends that hot food be held at a minimum
of 140 ºF (60 ºC) to help prevent bacteria growth.
11. Regularly check the food temperature.
12. If necessary adjust the electric chafer heater between “HI” , “MED” or
“LO” to maintain correct food temperature.
13. When nished with the equipment turn the electric chafer heater to the
“OFF” position and unplug.
14. Remove the thermostat control (F) from the heater (G).
15. Open the cover (B). Remove the food pan (H). When removing hot food
containers from unit use gloves, mitts or pot holders to protect hands.
16. Allow ample time for the water to cool. Remove the water pan (H) and
dispose of water.
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Callout Part Number Description
146034-1 Handle, with Screws
246054-2 Cover
346039-2 Handle, with Screws
4 90022-1 Food Pan, Full Size, 2-1/2”
546046-2 Water Pan
646038-2 Legs, Brass
721543-1 Control Thermostat
8 12544-1 Washer, #10
921547-1 Nut, Hex, #10-32
10 46845-1 Band, Full Size Chafer
11 46843-1 Shelf
12 46846-1 Fuel Heater
13 46041-1 Heater
SPare PartS liSt - and eXPloded vieW - model 46040 and 46045
Warranty Statement for the vollrath co. l.l.c.
The Vollrath Company LLC warrants the products it manufactures and distributes against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year, except as specically
provided below. The warranty runs 12 months from the date of original installation. (End user receipt)
1. Refrigeration compressors – The warranty period is 5 years.
2. Replacement parts – The warranty period is 90 days.
3. Fry pans and coated cookware – The warranty period is 90 days
4. EverTite™ Riveting System – The warranty covers loose rivets only, forever.
5. Cayenne® Heat Strips – The warranty period is 1 year plus an additional 1
year period on heating element parts only.
6. Ultra and Professional Induction Ranges – The warranty period is 2 years.
7. Mirage and Commercial Induction ranges - The warranty period is 1 year.
8. ServeWell® Induction Workstations – The warranty period is one year on the
workstation table and 2 years on induction hobs.
9. Slicers – The warranty period is 10 years on gears and 5 years on belts.
10. Mixers – The warranty period is 2 years.
11. Extended warranties are available at the time of sale.
12. Boxer Mixers – 1 Year exchange Warranty.
13. Vollrath – Redco products – The warranty period is 2 years.
14. Optio / Arkadia product lines – The warranty period is 90 days.
15. All non-stick products (i.e. fry pans and surfaces) are 90 days for the non
stick surfaces.
All products in the Jacob’s Pride® collection,
including the following, have a lifetime warranty:
• NSF Certied One-Piece Dishers
• NSF Certied Spoodle® Utensils
• NSF Certied Heavy-Duty Spoons with
Ergonomic Handle
• NSF Certied Heavy-Duty Basting Spoons
• Heavy duty Turners with Ergonomic handle
• One-Piece Tongs*
• Heavy-Duty One-Piece Ladles*
• Nylon Handle Whips
• One-Piece Skimmers
• Tribute®, Intrigue®, and Classic Select®
Cookware*
*Jacob’s Pride® warranty does not cover Kool-
Touch®, non stick coatings and silicone handles.
Items sold having no warranty:
• Meat Grinder Knives
• Light Bulbs in Convection Ovens
and Hot Food Merchandiser
• Oven Door Seals
• Oven Door Glass
• Hot Food Merchandisers / Display
Case Glass
• Calibration and set up of gas equip-
ment
• Slicer / Dicer blades (table top food
prep) – Redco and Vollrath

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MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
As The Vollrath Company LLC’s only responsibility and the purchaser’s only remedy, for any breach of warranty, The Vollrath Company LLC will repair or, at its option, replace the defective product
or part without charge, except as otherwise provided below:
• For refrigeration compressors and the second year of the warranty on Cayenne® Heat Strips and mixers, The Vollrath Company LLC will provide the repaired or replace-
ment part only; and the buyer will be responsible for all labor charges incurred in performing the repair or replacement.
• To obtain warranty service, the buyer will be responsible to return to The Vollrath Company LLC any product (other than gas equipment that is permanently installed)
weighing less than 110 lbs. or located outside of a 50-mile radius of a certied technician designated by The Vollrath Company LLC to perform warranty repairs. If a Voll-
rath Technician cannot be contacted check the website for service contact points. (Please refer to the Product Catalogue for weights and sizes of product)
• No remedy will be available for products that have been damaged by accident, carelessness, improper installation, lack of proper setup or supervision when required,
neglect, improper use, installation or operation contrary to installation and operating instructions or other causes not arising out of defects in materials or workmanship. At
the buyer’s request, The Vollrath Company LLC will repair and or replace such products at a reasonable cost.
• No remedy will be available for slicers where blade has not been sharpened (Refer to owner’s manual for sharpening instructions)
• No remedy will be available for mixers damaged by changing gears while unit is running or overloading, in either case as determined by a Vollrath Certied Technician
• Warranty work must be authorized in advance by The Vollrath Company LLC. See the operating and safety instructions for each product for detailed warranty claim
procedures.
• No remedy will be available for product returned and found to be acceptable to the product specication.
• No remedy will be available under any warranty not registered as required below.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY:
THE VOLLRATH COMPANY LLC SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER
BASED UPON NEGLIGENCE OR OTHER TORT, BREACH OF WARRANTY, OR ANY OTHER THEORY.
Warranty Procedure
On all warranty calls, the following process and information is required:
• All warranty claims will start with a call to Vollrath Technical Service support line (800-628-0832).
• A technical support professional will work to diagnose the issues, and provide the details for the service solution.
• Name and phone number of person calling
• Business name, street address, city, state and zip
• Model and serial number
• Date of purchase and proof of purchase (Receipt)
• Name of dealer where unit was purchased
NOTE: Vollrath will not accept products sent without the proper procedure being followed.
Important: TO MAKE A CLAIM FOR ANY REMEDY UNDER THIS WARRANTY, YOU MUST REGISTER YOUR WARRANTY.
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