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#AW1000
®
PERFECT TEMP
CARE & USE MANUAL
Thank you for purchasing the Salter® Perfect Temp. Your new
Perfect Temp offers features not found on any other unit,
including high priced, built in warming drawers!
Please read this instruction manual completely before
operating your new appliance. It is critical that you read all
sections and become familiar with the content to understand
the full benefits of this product. Used in accordance with these
instructions, it will give you years of
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Your new Salter® Perfect Temp has been manufactured with great care and is designed to meet the highest quality standards. Should you have a problem, however, please check the TROUBLESHOOTING section of this manual for possible solutions. If you cannot readily find the solution, please contact our Salter® Customer Service department. Web site: www.salterhousewares.com Customer Service: 1-866-843-3905 Or write us at: Salter Housewares 2220 Entrada del Sol, Suite A Las Cruces, New Mexico
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons, or damage when using the Perfect Temp, follow basic precautions, including the following: ? ·Read all instructions thoroughly. ? ·Never use the Perfect Temp for warming or heating a room. ? ·Do not leave children unattended – children should not be left alone or unattended in the area where the Perfect Tempunit is in use. They should never be allowed to stand or sit near or on any part o
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ? ·Do not place more than 8 pounds on the adjustable rack, unless it is in the very lowest position. When the rack is in the lowest position, you may place up to 30 pounds in the Perfect Temp. ? To protect against electrical shock do not immerse cord, plugs, or the base unit in water or other liquid. ? Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts. ? Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter
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The purpose of your Salter® Perfect Temp is to keep pre-cooked foods at serving temperature. Always start with hot, cooked food. It is not recommended to warm cold or frozen food in the Perfect Temp. Use the Perfect Temp to keep foods warm and ready for serving, such as: vegetables, gravies, meats, casseroles, biscuits, pizza, rolls, pastries, eggs and heated dinner plates. BEFORE USING 1. Remove all packaging, wrapping, stickers and labels except the rating label and caution label that
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PROPER ASSEMBLY 1. Set base on a level, dry surface. 2. The Thinsulate™ Insulation will help to shield the warming element from your counter, table or buffet top. 3. Turn unit top upside-down 4. Slide back panel out to its full extended position. 5. Lift side panels. 6. Match tab on first side panel to clip on back panel and firmly press together until secured. Match tab on second side panel to clip on back panel and firmly press together until secured. 7. Turn top of unit right-side up
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CONTROL PANEL The control panel has one temperature control button, and a power indicator light. ? When the unit is plugged in, the power light will illuminate and stay lit as long as the unit is plugged in. This light does NOT indicate that the unit is WARMING. ? Press the button one time for LOW setting (140°F). The word LOW will light up in blue. ? Press again for MEDIUM setting (175°F). The word MED will light up in blue. ? Press again for HIGH setting (200°F). The word HIGH will lig
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WARMING OF SERVING BOWLS, PLATES AND CONTAINERS ? Carefully place empty dishes and containers in the chamber with the rack in the lowest position, closest to the base. This will allow the heat to generate more quickly to the empty dishes, yet still allow air to flow below the dishes. ? Before using any delicate dinnerware in the Perfect Temp, check with the manufacturer for maximum heat tolerance. ? DO NOT place empty containers directly on the base of the Perfect Temp, always use the ra
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FOOD WARMRING RECOMMENDED SETTINGS Food Temperature Crisp or Moist Bacon High Crisp Breakfast Sausage High Center Beef – rare Low Moist Beef – medium Medium Moist Beef – well done Medium or High Moist Beef – ground beef High Moist Bread/Rolls – hard Medium Crisp Bread/Rolls – soft Medium Moist Bread proofing Low Moist Cake/Coffee Cake Medium Moist Casseroles Medium Moist Cooked Cereal Medium Moist Dinners Medium Moist Eggs Medium Moist Empty Plates/Containers Low Moist Enchiladas Medium Moist F
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MOVING YOUR PERFECT TEMP - BEFORE YOU GO! ? Preheat the Perfect Temp indoors using the standard electrical cord and outlet. ? Place the rack in the desired position. ? Place hot, cooked food into the chamber. ? Be sure door is firmly closed. ? Unplug the unit and remove the cord. ? Grasp the unit on both sides using the built in side handles. ? Be sure to always carry the Perfect Temp level and away from your body to avoid burns from food spillage or steam. USE IN TRANSIT ? Place the
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PROPER DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURE ? Be sure the temperature button is pushed to off. The temperature lights on the control panel will be off. ? Unplug the unit from the wall socket. ? Remove the electrical cord from the base of the unit and place in storage bag. ? Allow the Perfect Temp to cool to room temperature. ? Clean the unit as instructed in this manual. ? Lift the door up 90° and slide in under the top of the unit. ? Disengage safety clips. ? Place one hand on the interior (cooled)
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PERFECT TEMP STORAGE ? Follow the disassembly steps outlined above. ? Use the soft, storage bag by placing the folded top of the unit onto the base and inserting into the bag, handle side in. Place the base of the unit in the other compartment so that the door handle rests inward on top of the base in the bag. Place cords in bag for easy retrieval. ? Place the bag in your cabinet, cupboard or pantry in a dry area. Do not allow the unit to be stored in a damp pantry or on a surface that m
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WARRANTY INFORMATION Salter® warrants this product to be free from defects in material or workmanship for one (1) year for the original purchaser from date of retail purchase. It does not cover damages or wear resulting from accident, misuse, abuse, commercial use, or unauthorized adjustment and/or repair. If service is required, do not return to retailer. Should this product require service (or replacement at our option), please contact Salter® customer service at 1-866-843-3905. There are
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For additional product information, or warranty information in Canada or elsewhere outside the USA, please contact us at www.salterhousewares.com. © 2008 Salter Housewares and its affiliated companies, all rights reserved. Salter® and Perfect Temp are registered trademarks of Salter Housewares and its affiliated companies. All rights reserved. Made to our exact specifications in China. www.salterhousewares.com Thinsulate is a trademark of 3M. All rights reserved. CPAW1000 - 08.08 14
