Southbend R2 Electric Heater User Manual


 
Congratulations! You have purchased one of the finest
pieces
of
heavy-duty
commercial cooking equipment on the market.
You will find that your new equipment, like all Southbend equipment, has been designed and manufactured to meet the tough-
est standards in the industry. Each piece of Southbend equipment is carefully engineered and designs are verified through
laboratory tests and field installations. With proper care and field maintenance, you will experience years of reliable, trouble-
free operation. For best results, read this manual carefully.
RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . ..___. _ _._..........._...._.........................................................-............................................... 2
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .._.... . .._._.. . . . . .._._..__._................. ___ __._ .._. ._... .__... .._. _ . . . . . . . . . . . _ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..-..........................................................-...................-... ___ .__...__..........._................ 4-9
Operation . . . . . ..____..._._._.................... _ _._...._...................................................-...-........................ _ .____..._......_. lo-11
Cooking Times/Hints . . . .._..._....._...........--. _..._ . . . . . . . . ..__.__.........-.................................................................-... 11-l 3
Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..~........................-..................-.............................................~.............. 14-15
Adjustmentsflroubleshooting . . . . . .._._. _ .__.................. _.__ __..._......._.................... _ . . . . .._._ _ _...___........__.__................... 16
Parts/Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . ..__.__............ _ ..__..__.._......__..............-.................... _.._._...._____._.._..........~........... . . .._....... 17
Warranty . . . . .._.._____................. _ _.._....__...___..__........... _ . . . . ..__. _ ._.._...._..._....__................................ _ .____._._._..._........... 18
LOCATION AND IDENTIFICATION
OF
NAME PLATE
The serial plate with voltage, model, and serial information is located on the right hand side of the steamer cavity on the upper
rear comer. On single units a second tag is located on the face of the door which will show only model and serial number.
On Tandem units a second tag is located on the left side of the left unit and the right side of the right unit.
Read these instructions carefully before attempting installation. “Installation” and y Start Up” should be performed by a quali-
fied installer. Unless the installation instructions for the above-described Southbend product are followed and performed by a
qualified service technician (a person experienced in and knowledgeable of the installation of commercial gas and/or electri-
cal, and water specifications for cooking equipment) then the terms and conditions of the Manufacturer’s Limited Warranty
will be rendered void and no warranty of any kind shall appiy.
In the event you have questions concerning the installation, use, care, or service of the product, write to the Technical Service
Department, Southbend, 1100 Old Honeycutt Rd., Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina 27526.
NOTICE
This product is intended for commercial use only; not for household use.
IMMEDIATELY INSPECT FOR SHIPPING DAMAGE
All containers should be examined for damage before and during unloading. The freight carrier has
assumed responsibility for its safe transit and delivery. If damaged equipment is received, either
apparent or concealed, a claim must be made with the delivering carrier.
A) Apparent damage or loss must be noted on the freight bill at the time of delivery. The freight bill must
then be signed by the carrier representative (Driver). If the bill is not signed, the carrier may refuse
the claim. The carrier can supply the necessary forms.
B) A request for inspection must be made to the carrier within 15 days if there is concealed damage or
loss that is not apparent until after the equipment is uncrated. The carrier should arrange an inspec-
tion. Be certain to hold all contents plus all packing material.
1100 Old
Honeycutt
Road
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Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
(919) 552-9161
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(800) 348-25.58
FAX (800) 910*9915.
FAX (919) 552-8682
A MIDDLEBY COMPANY
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