OPERATION
The pie warmer is thermostatically controlled. Rotate the thermostat knob to select
the desired operating temperature, usually about 85-90°C for pies and sausage
rolls. The thermostat will then cycle on and off to maintain the set temperature. The
pilot light will also cycle on and off, indicating when the warmer is being heated and
when the set temperature has been reached.
It is recommended that the pie warmer be pre-heated before placing food inside.
As a guide, pre-heat the pie warmer on the maximum temperature setting for 10
minutes. After this period return the thermostat to the desired operating
temperature.
Please note that the warmer should not be operated without the crumb tray in
position.
It should be emphasised that these units are designed as food warmers. As such,
they are designed for use with freshly baked or refrigerated product.
While it is outside the scope of the design of these units to use them with frozen
product it is highly recommended that, if frozen product is being used, the product
be thawed before being put in the Pie Warmer. If frozen product is placed in these
units significant time should be added to the preparation in order to produce the
desired serving temperature.
Overall, the general conditions of the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code
should be met. At the time of writing these instructions, this standard states that
food must be served below 5°C or above 60°C.
Due to the heat emission from the element and the thermal properties of air the
hottest shelves in the Pie warmer will be the top and bottom shelves. When new
product is placed in the unit throughout the day it is recommended that these top
and bottom shelves be utilised to prepare the food more quickly.
If foil is used to line the drawers or shelves, the foil must be sufficiently
perforated to allow unrestricted circulation of the heated air.
Please note: Heating is generated from the bottom of the unit. Consideration
should be given when loading product into the pie warmer to allow spacing on the
lower racks so that the hot air can rise through the lower shelves to the upper
shelves. If foil is placed underneath the product and covers the whole shelf, then
the ability for the hot air to rise is reduced and the uppermost shelves wont be as
hot as intended. When using foil, ensure that sufficient area is free on each shelf for
air to pass through.
