R38718 - Fridge Vollrath - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Cold holding station for food (buffet)
Brand	Vollrath
Model	R38718
Category	Refrigerator (cold holding station)
Capacity	4 GN 1/1 pans (max depth 15.2 cm)
Width	152.4 cm (60 in)
Estimated Depth	76 cm (30 in)
Estimated Height	91 cm (36 in)
Estimated Weight	90 kg
Power Supply	120 V ~ 60 Hz (grounded outlet required)
Estimated Power	500 W
Main Functions	Maintains cold food at serving temperature (does not cool); use with ice or pre-chilled food; no thermostat
Controls	On/Off switch (indicator light)
Base Type	Storage base with door and built-in light
Breath Guard	Included, in Plexiglas® or acrylic (NSF2)
Care and Cleaning	Daily cleaning with damp cloth and soapy water; do not use abrasive products, ammonia, alcohol, acetone, steel wool
Safety	Plug only into grounded outlet; do not use extension cord; disconnect before cleaning; do not spray liquid on controls
Spare Parts	Available at Vollrath.com
Repairability	Do not repair yourself; contact Vollrath technical service (numbers provided in the manual)
Warranty	Warranty against defects in materials and workmanship (see terms on Vollrath.com)

Frequently Asked Questions - R38718 Vollrath

How to turn on the R38718 cold holding station?

Open the access door to the drain valve and make sure it is in the closed position. Plug the power cord into a grounded outlet matching the rated voltage (120 V). Set the on/off switch to the On position (the indicator light turns on). The unit does not have a thermostat. Let it run for about 30 minutes before adding pre-chilled food. For best performance with ice, let it run for 2 hours before adding ice.

Why does the switch not light up when I turn it to On?

Check that the unit is properly plugged into a working electrical outlet. If the connection is good and the indicator light remains off, contact Vollrath technical service.

The unit is not cooling, what should I do?

Ensure the supply voltage matches that indicated on the rating plate (120 V). If the voltage is incorrect, call a qualified electrician. This unit is designed to hold cold food, not to cool it. Food must be placed at the proper serving temperature.

Can I use gastronorm pans deeper than 15.2 cm?

No. Use only pans with a maximum depth of 15.2 cm (6 in). Using deeper pans may result in poor temperature maintenance and damage the unit.

How to clean the Plexiglas® breath guard?

Use a lint-free, soft cloth or microfiber. Clean with a neutral cleaner (hot water and a little dish soap) or specific products like Novus® #1, Plexi-Clear or Brillianize®. Never use products containing ammonia, alcohol, acetone, abrasive cleaners, steel wool or scouring pads. For light scratches, use a slightly abrasive product like Novus #2 or #3.

How to drain the water from the station?

Set the switch to Off and unplug the unit. Open the drain valve located under the access door. Drain all water. After cleaning, close the valve.

What is the recommended holding temperature for food?

Public health authorities recommend keeping food at a maximum temperature of 41 °F (5 °C) to prevent bacterial growth. Monitor food temperature regularly.

Can this unit cool hot food?

No. The cold food station is designed only to hold the temperature of already refrigerated food or ice. It cannot cool or chill food. Food must be prepared and placed in the station at the correct serving temperature.

What to do in case of scratches on the breath guard?

Light scratches can be removed with a special slightly abrasive product like Novus #2 or #3. For deep scratches, manual sanding with increasingly fine sandpaper (250, 400, 600) followed by polishing with a buffing wheel and polishing compound may be necessary.

Where to find spare parts for model R38718?

Spare parts are available at Vollrath.com. For any repairs, contact Vollrath technical service (numbers according to product type: induction, hot plates, others). Never attempt to repair the unit yourself.

USER MANUAL R38718 Vollrath

AffordablePortable™ RefrigeratedColdFoodStation

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Thank you for purchasing this Vollrath equipment. Before operating the equipment, read and familiarize yourself with the following operating and safetyinstructions.SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONSFORFUTUREREFERENCE.

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SAFETYPRECAUTIONS

Toensuresafeoperation,readthefollowingstatementsandunderstand theirmeaning.Thismanualcontainssafetyprecautionswhichare explainedbelow.Pleasereadcarefully.

WARNING

Warningisusedtoindicatethepresenceofahazardthatwillorcan causeseverepersonalinjuryordeath.

CAUTION

Cautionisusedtoindicatethepresenceofahazardthatwillorcan causeminorormajorpersonalinjuryifthecautionisignored.

NOTICE: Notice is used to note information that is important but not hazard-related.

Toreduceriskofinjuryordamagetotheequipment

• Plugonlyintogroundedelectricaloutletsthatmatchthevoltage ratingonthenameplate.
• Donotuseanextensioncordwiththisequipment.Donotplugthis equipmentintoapowerstripormulti-outletpowercord.
  • Equipments should only be used in a flat, level position.
• Unplugequipmentandletitcoolbeforecleaningormoving.
• Donotspraycontrolswithliquidsorcleaningagents.
• Unplugwhennotinuse.
• Keepequipmentandpowercordawayfromopenflames,electric burnersorexcessiveheat.
  •Donotoperateunattended.
• Closelysuperviseequipmentoperatinginpublicareasand/or aroundchildren.
• Donotusefoodpansdeeperthan6"(15.2cm).
• Donotoperateifequipmenthasbeendamagedorismalfunctioning.
• Donotplaceanyobjectsinsidetheairintakeorexhaustpanels.

FUNCTIONANDPURPOSE

This equipment is designed to keep chilled food at properserving temperatures in commercial food service operations. Cold food stations are not intended or designed to cool chill food. Food must be prepared and placed in food stations at properserving temperatures. Equipment is not intended for household, industrial or laboratory use.

POSITIONINGANDCLEARANCE

NOTICE: Donotmovetheequipmentbypushingorpullingonthe breathguard.

• This equipmentistobeusedonaflat, levelsurface.Controlsneed tobeaccessibleataltimesofoperation.
• Theremustbeaminimumof24inches(61cm)ofclearspacein frontofeachvent.
• Sufficientairflowmustbeallowedaroundtheequipment.Blocking theairflowcouldcausetheequipmenttooverheat.

FEATURES

Technical diagram of a mechanical device with labeled components A, B, and C showing internal components and directional arrows.

A ON/OFFswitch.

On.Illuminatesinthe"ON"position.

Off.

B DrainValveAccessDoor.

C DrainValve.

OPERATION

WARNING

ElectricalShockHazard

Keepwaterandotherliquidsfromenteringtheinsideofthe unit.Liquidinsidetheunitcouldcauseanelectricalshock.

Donotoverfillpansortrays.Liquidcouldcontacttheelectrical componentsandcauseashortcircuitoranelectricalshock.

NOTICE: Usingavoltageotherthanthenameplateratedvoltagewill causedamagetotheunit.Incorrectvoltage,modification tothepowercordorelectricalcomponentscandamage unitandwillvoidthewarranty.

NOTICE: Donotusefoodpansdeeperthan6"(15.2cm).

1. Open the access door and check that the rain valve is in the closed position.
2. Plugelectrical power cord into a grounded outlet matching the nameplaterated voltage.
3. PlacethepowerswitchintheONposition. This equipment does not have an adjustable temperature setting.

4. Allow the equipment torun for approximately 30 minutes. For the best performance when using icewith this equipment, allow equipment torun for approximately 2 hours before adding ice. This will help the iceremainsolid.

5. Placecontainers of properly chilled food into the pre-chilled equipment.

6. Regularly check the food temperature.

NOTICE:Monitorfoodtemperaturecloselyforfoodsafety. The UnitedStatesPublicHealthServicerecommendsthat foodbeheldatamaximumof41°F(5°C)tohelpprevent bacteriagrowth.

1. When finished using the equipment placethe powers switch in the OFF position.

CLEANING

WARNING

ElectricalShockHazard

Donotspraywaterorcleaningproducts.Liquidcouldcontact theelectricalcomponentsandcauseashortcircuitoran electricalshock.

Tomaintaintheappearanceandincreasetheservicelife,cleanyour equipmentdaily.

NOTICE: Donotusecausticcleaningchemicals, steelwoolor commerciallimeremovalproductstocleantheequipment. Thoroughlyrinseequipmentwithwateraftercleaning.

1. PlacethepowerswitchintheOFFposition.
2. Unplugtheequipment.
3. Open the access door and rot at the rain valveto the open position. Drainthewater.

1. Useadampclothorspongedippedinsoapywatertocleanthe insideofthewellandtheoutsideoftheequipment.
2. Thoroughlyrinseequipmentwithcleanwateraftercleaning.
3. Rotatethedrainvalvetotheclosedposition.

CleanTheBreathGuard

Alwaysuseacleansoftlintfreeclothormicrofibercloth.

Cleanwithaneutralcleanersuchasasolutionofwarmwateranda smallamountofdishdetergentorproductsspecificallymadefor cleaningPlexiglas®andacrylicplastic.

RecommendedcleanersforPlexiglas®andacrylicinclude:

•Novus®#1
- Plexi-Clear
-Brillianize®

WhatNotToDo

• Donotusecleanerscontainingammonia,alcohol,acetoneordry cleaningproducts.Cleanerswiththesechemicalswilldamage Plexiglas®,acrylicandotherplastics.
• Donotusepapertowels, abrasivematerials, scratchingcleansers, razorblades, brushes, steelwoolorscouringpads, such as Scotch Brite™ pads.
• DonotuseWD-40®orpetroleum,industrialorcommercialcleaning products.

RemovingMinorScratches

Finescratchescanberemovedwithaspecializedmildabrasivepolish suchasNovus#2,orNovus#3.Heavierscratchesmayrequiresanding andbuffing.Handsandwithseriesofsandpaperswithinincreasingly finergrits(250,400,600).Thenuseabuffingwheelandbuffing compound.

TROUBLESHOOTING

ProblemMightbeCausedByCourseofAction
Switchdoesnotilluminate whenintheONposition.	Equipmentisnotpluggedin.Plugintheequipment.
Wellisnotgettingcold.Loworincorrectvoltagetoequipment.		Verifythesourcevoltagematchestheratedvoltageonthenameplate ontheequipment.Ifitdoesnot,havequalifiedelectricalpersonal installpropersourcevoltage

WARRANTYSTATEMENTFORTHEVOLLRATHCO.L.L.C.

This warranty does not apply to products purchased for personal, family or household use, and The Vollrath Company LLC does not offer a written warranty top purchasers for such uses.

The Vollrath Company LLC warrants the products it manufactures or distributes against defects in materials and workmanship as specifically described in our full warranty statement. In all cases, the warranty runs from the date of the end user's original purchase date found on the receipt. Any damages from improper use, abuse, modification or damage resulting from improper packaging during return shipment for warranty repair will not be recovered under warranty.

Forcomplete warranty information, product registration and new product announcement, visit www.vollrath.com.

SERVICEANDREPAIR

ServiceablepartsareavailableonVollrath.com.

To avoid serious injury or damage, never attempt to repair the unit or replace a damaged power cord yourself. Do not send units directly to TheVollrathCompanyLLC.PleasecontactVollrathTechnicalServicesforinstructions.

When contacting Vollrath Technical Services, please be ready with the item number, model number (if applicable), serial number, and proof of purchaseshowingthedatetheunitwaspurchased.

www.vollrath.com

The VollrathCompany, L.L.C.

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Sheboygan, WI53081-3201U.S.A.

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