UNIVERSAL HOLDING CABINET

SERVICE AND REPAIR MANUAL

BLODGETT OVEN COMPANY

www.blodgett.com
44 Lakeside Avenue, Burlington, Vermont 05401 USA Telephone (800) 331-5842, (802) 860-3700 Fax: (802)864-0183

PN 33954 Rev B (6/01)

E 1998 --- G.S. Blodgett Corporation All rights reserved.
Duplication of the information in this manual is prohibited without the consent of the Blodgett Service Department.
 TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION
Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1---1
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1---2

2. OPERATION
Control Panel Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2---1
Operator Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2---2
Timer Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2---3
Meal Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2---4
Clean Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2---5
Slot On/Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2---6
Displaying Slot Temperature Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2---7
Operating Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2---8
Sequence of Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2---9

3. PROGRAMMING AND CALIBRATION

Store Manager Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3---1
Product Selection for Each Slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3---1
Entering and Editing Product Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3---6
More Product Prompt Time Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3---11
Changing the Display Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3---12
Changing the Display Intensity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3---13
Service Programming and Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3---14
To Access Service Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3---14
Offset Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3---15
Display Test Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3---15
Timer Fast Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3---15
Changing from _F to _C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3---19
Programming Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3---20

4. TROUBLESHOOTING
Troubleshooting Elements and Warning Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4---1
Troubleshooting Flow Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4---4
Troubleshooting a Locked Out Slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4---10
Troubleshooting Sensor Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4---11
Troubleshooting the Driver Board and Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4---12

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5. PARTS REPLACEMENT
Element or Probe Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5---1
Cooling Blower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5---2
Bezel Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5---3
Membrane Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5---4
LED Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5---4
Driver Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5---5
Temperature Probe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5---5
Mother Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5---5
Bezel Gasket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5---6
Chip Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5---7

6. TECHNICAL APPENDIX
Schematic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6---1
Wiring Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6---2
Temperature Probe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6---3

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 CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION
UHC
DESCRIPTION
The Blodgett Universal Holding Cabinet is a short 1/2 Size Crumb Tray with Wire Rack --- designed
term holding device designed to maintain the for fried products (crispy chicken, nuggets, fillet).
freshness of a variety of food product. The UHC The tray keeps the fried crumbs from dropping
contains four product slots which can be con- through the racks. It also allows moisture to es-
trolled independently. Control panels are located cape leaving the outside of the product crispy.
above each slot on both the front and rear of the
Full Size Product Tray --- designed for bread prod-
cabinet. All operator mode selections can be made
ucts (biscuits and muffins). This tray allows a small
from either the front or rear display.
amount of moisture to escape.
Power Switch --- controls power to the cabinet.
Each Universal Holding Cabinet is shipped with
Product Slot --- holds up to three trays of product the following:
per slot. D Equipment manual
Control Panel --- indicates the holding time and D PM card
product selection for each tray position. D Training video
1/3 Size Product Tray --- designed for all grilled D Quick-reference guide
products (meat, eggs, chicken). This tray main- D Cleaning brush
tains the product’s moisture.

Knockouts for
Double Stacking

Power Switch

Product Slot

Control Panel

FIGURE 1

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 INTRODUCTION
SPECIFICATIONS
OVEN CLEARANCES CONTROL SPECIFICATIONS
The following clearances must be available for ser-
vicing. Operating Voltage 208 VAC +10/ ---15% or
240 VAC+10/ ---15%
D Cabinet body sides --- 22” (56 cm) 50 or 60 Hz
D Cabinet body back --- 25” (64 cm)
Input Voltage 264 VAC maximum
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS 177 VAC minimum

Electrical Specifications (per section) Load Requirements 400 watt maximum at

(heaters) 240 VAC, resistive load,
KW Hz Volts Phase Amps 8 heaters per cabinet max.

U.S. and Canadian installations System Operating 50-104_F (10-40_C) with

Environment 400 ft/minute airflow over
2.5/3.3 50/60 208/240 1 20 circuit board assemblies

General Export installations Required Handling Circuits contain sensitive

Precautions electronic components.
2.5/3.3 50/60 208/240 1 20 DO NOT ship or store
near strong electrostatic,
TABLE 1 electromagnetic, magnet-
ic or radioactive field.
Installation must conform with local codes, or in the CAUTION: Due to elec-
absence of local codes, with the National Electrical trostatically sensitive
Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 ---Latest Edition and/or Cana- components. All techni-
dian Electrical Code CSA C22.2 as applicable. cians performing service
Wiring diagrams are located inside the right side work must be grounded.
panel. Grounding may be ac-
complished using a
This appliance is equipped with a three-prong grounding strap or other
grounding plug for your protection against shock suitable means. Connect
hazard and must be plugged into a properly to another grounded un-
grounded three-prong receptacle. DO NOT cut or powered piece of equip-
remove the grounding prong from this plug. ment. (ie. equipment oth-
er than the one you are
currently working on.)

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 CHAPTER 2

OPERATION
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CONTROL PANEL DESCRIPTIONS

1 2 5 1 2 4 3 2 1

UHC Front Control Panel

1 2 1 2 2 1

UHC Rear Control Panel

FIGURE 1

FRONT CONTROL PANEL REAR CONTROL PANEL

1. TIMER KEYS --- start and stop the timer associ- NOTE: The rear panels are used for operational
ated with each tray position. The timer keys functions only. All programming must be
also turn off audible alarms. There are three performed from the front panels.
timer keys on each front panel (left, center and
1. TIMER KEYS --- start and stop the timer associ-
right).
ated with each tray position. The timer keys
2. DISPLAYS --- show product selection and hold also turn off audible alarms. There are three
time for each tray position. The displays also timer keys on each front panel (left, center and
provide programming information in the pro- right).
gram mode. There are three displays on each
2. DISPLAYS --- show product selection and hold
front panel (left, center and right).
time for each tray position. There are three dis-
3. MENU KEY --- press to select meal transitions plays on each front panel (left, center and
(breakfast to lunch), clean mode operation right).
and to turn individual slots on or off. The menu
key also provides access to the program
mode.
4. TEMPERATURE/ENTER/PAGE KEY --- this key
has three separate functions.
D Display slot temperature information
D Enter operational changes
D Select page parameters in program mode.
5. UP and DOWN ARROW KEYS --- press to in-
crease/decrease variables or change selec-
tions.

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 OPERATION
OPERATOR MODE
The operator mode is the normal operating mode product selection will not be available for entry into
of the controller when all slots are at the proper that slot’s configuration.
temperature and no alarm conditions exist. Prod-
uct information and hold time are displayed. DISPLAY INFORMATION

SLOT TEMPERATURE CONTROL In the operator mode the slot displays provide the
following information:
Each product selection has its own temperature D The product selection for each tray location.
setpoint and product hold time. All product timers
run independently. D The hold time remaining (in minutes) for active
timers.
The slot temperature is controlled by the tempera-
NOTE: An active timer alternately displays the
ture setpoint of the left most product entry in each
product selection and the time remaining.
slot as viewed from the front of the cabinet (side
Inactive timers display only product selec-
with the On/Off switch). Product selections that
tion.
have a hold temperature different than the left most

SAUS
....! ! !

Use first timer Active timer Inactive timer

(highest intensity) (medium intensity) (lowest intensity)

. . 12
..
! ! !

Running dots (decimal points)

FIGURE 2

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TIMER OPERATION
NOTE: If more than one tray of product is timing, time remaining reaches zero an audible alarm
the tray with the least hold time remaining sounds and the display reads ---00 ---.
is indicated by the Use First display.
NOTE: The audible alarm is indicated by a
Starting a timer modulating tone. A continuous tone
signals a warning alarm.
1. Press the TIMER KEY above the desired tray
position to start the timer. The timer counts All other active displays in the cabinet switch to
down from a preset value and alternately dis- the lowest intensity level until the audible alarm
plays product selection and the hold time re- is turned off.
maining.
2. Press the TIMER KEY to clear the timed out dis-
Stopping a timer play and silence the alarm.
1. Press the TIMER KEY above the slot position If other timers in the cabinet have timed out,
to turn off an active timer. The timer stops tim- the audible alarm remains on until all timed out
ing. The display changes to the inactive status. displays are cleared.
Timing out 3. When all timers are cleared, active timers re-
turn to normal status. The Use First status is
1. The time out alarm alerts the operator that the
switched to the next timer with the least hold
product hold time has expired. When the hold
time remaining.

SAUS
....
! ! !

Press timer key to start a timer

. . 45
..
! ! !

Display alternately indicates hold time and

product selection for active timers.

SAUS
....
! ! !

---00--- ....
! ! !

Press timer key to stop or silence a timer

Use First indication changes to the next active timer

SAUS
....
! ! !

FIGURE 3

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 OPERATION
MEAL SELECTION
Selecting breakfast and lunch Changing meal selections
NOTE: The following example is for selecting Active slots with active timers will not change to the
breakfast. The same procedure applies for new meal selection until the timer(s) are stopped
selecting lunch. or time out and are reset. Active timers are stopped
by pressing the timer key.
1. Press the MENU KEY to change the product
selection of the slot from breakfast to lunch. All If the product selection for the meal has a hold tem-
displays are highlighted. perature different than the current meal, a high or
low temperature alarm is displayed to alert the op-
2. Press the ENTER KEY to activate the meal
erator that the hold temperature is being changed.
selection. The displays switch to the inactive
Should the high or low temperature condition re-
mode.
main for two or more minutes, an audible alarm
NOTE: If the enter key is not pressed within sounds. (See page 4---1 of the Troubleshooting
five seconds, the product selection re- section.) To silence the alarm press any timer key.
turns to the breakfast meal selection. This does not affect the timer operation unless the
timer key is pressed again. The display alternately
indicates the product selection and the alarm mes-
sage until the slot temperature is within the preset
limits.
If no keys are pressed, the alarm message auto-
matically resets when the slot temperature is within
the preset limits.

Press menu key to display inactive

meal selection

NUGG NUGG NUGG

Press enter key to enter meal selection
and return to normal display mode

FIGURE 4

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CLEAN MODE
The clean mode changes the temperature setpoint and NOT SAFE YET. The display reads SAFE TO
of all slots in the cabinet to 125_F (52_C). CLN when the slot is 125_F (52_C).
To start the clean mode To exit clean mode
1. Press the MENU KEY to scroll to the clean 1. Press the MENU KEY to display CLN MODE.
mode message, CLN MODE.
2. Press the ENTER KEY to exit the clean mode
2. Press the ENTER KEY to activate the clean and return to normal operation. The slot alter-
mode. All slots change to clean mode. nately displays SLOT TEMP LOW and the prod-
uct selection until the temperature is within the
NOTE: If the enter key is not pressed within 5
normal operating limits.
seconds the control returns to the pre-
vious meal selection. NOTE: If the enter key is not pressed within 5
seconds the slot returns to the clean
If the temperature is above 125_F (52_C), the
mode.
display alternately reads SLOT CLN MODE

Press menu key to scroll to clean

mode message

CLN MODE
Press enter key to start clean mode

SAFE TO CLN

CLN MODE
To exit clean mode press menu key
to display clean mode message

EXIT CLN MODE

Press enter key to return to normal
display mode

FIGURE 5

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 OPERATION
SLOT ON/OFF
To turn slot off To turn slot on
1. Press the MENU KEY to scroll to the slot off 1. Press the MENU KEY to scroll to the slot on
message, TURN SLOT OFF. message, TURN SLOT ON.
2. Press the ENTER KEY to enter the selection. 2. Press the ENTER KEY to enter the selection
The display reads SLOT IS OFF. and return to the operator mode. The display
alternately reads SLOT TEMP LOW and the
NOTE: If the enter key is not pressed within
product selection until the temperature is with-
five seconds the product selection re-
in normal operating limits.
turns to the operator mode.
NOTE: If the enter key is not pressed within
five seconds the slot returns to slot off
status.

Press menu key to scroll to slot off

message

TURN SLOT OFF

Press enter key to turn slot off

SLOT IS OFF

SLOT IS OFF
Press menu key to scroll to slot on
message

TURN SLOT ON
Press enter key to turn slot on and return
to normal display mode

FIGURE 6

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DISPLAYING SLOT TEMPERATURE INFORMATION
1. Press the TEMPERATURE KEY to scroll the fol- D Top plate setpoint temperature
lowing temperature information for each slot: D Bottom plate setpoint temperature
D Top plate actual temperature 2. The display automatically returns to operator
D Bottom plate actual temperature mode if no key is pressed for five seconds.

Press temperature key to display top

plate temperature

TOP TEMP 155

Press temperature key to display
bottom plate temperature

BOT TEMP 155

Press temperature key to display top
plate setpoint temperature

TOP TSET 155

Press temperature key to display bottom
plate setpoint temperature

BOT TSET 155

Press temperature key to turn return to
normal display mode

FIGURE 7

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 OPERATION
OPERATING TIPS
Correct heat and moisture levels are important to Baked Products
the proper operation of the UHC. There are no
The full size tray is designed to hold all baked prod-
doors in the cabinet. The trays act as doors, there-
ucts such as biscuits and muffins.
fore it is important that they be positioned correctly.
The trays must be inserted to the stop line. The D Use a UHC tray liner with the full size tray.
stop line is clearly marked on the handle of all three D After biscuits have been removed from the bis-
tray styles. cuit oven, remove the wrapper and open the
Product Slots cardboard box. Slide the biscuits onto the tray
liner.
The UHC has four slots that can hold up to three D Full size trays can hold up to 30 frozen biscuits,
trays of product per slot. 20 scratch biscuits or 20 muffins.
Grilled Products
The 1/3 tray is designed to hold all grilled products.
D Product should not be drained when picked up
from the grill.
Slot 1 D Use a UHC tray liner with the 1/3 tray.
D Product should be stacked when placed in the
lined 1/3 size tray. 10:1 and sausage patties
Slot 2
can be stacked up to six high. Eggs (except
scrambled), grilled chicken and 4:1 patties can
be stacked up to three high.
D Product should be placed towards the center
Slot 3
of the tray.

Slot 4

FIGURE 8

Fried Products
The 1/2 crumb tray with the wire rack is designed
to hold all fried products.
FIGURE 9
D Product should be held in the wire rack which
is placed in the crumb tray.
Production control charts
D UHC tray liners are not necessary when using
the wire rack for fried product. Laminated charts can be ordered through O’Brien
Budd, Inc. The ordering numbers are:
D Breakfast UHC card #MCD 63102
D Regular Menu UHC card # MDC 63102A

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SEQUENCE OF OPERATION
COMPONENT REFERENCE 2. 18VAC is applied to the mother board through
the secondary side of the TRANSFORMER (4)
NOTE: Refer to FIGURE 10 page 2 ---10 for compo- between OR-20 and Y-20. 9VAC is applied to
nent locations. the mother board from the secondary of the
1. METAL OXIDE VARISTOR TRANSFORMER (4) between BL-20 and
2. DPST POWER SWITCH OR-20 and between BL-20 and Y-20. The moth-
er board applies 18VAC to each shelf driver
3. TANGENTIAL BLOWER board through the wire bundle at CN-1 (28)
4. TRANSFORMER 200-240V while continuously exchanging operational
5. HEATER TRIAC logic signals with each shelf driver board
6. HEATER ELEMENTS through the wire bundle attached to CN-2 (29).
After the individual SHELF DRIVERS (8---11)
7. SHELF PROBES receive power and communications from the
8. SHELF 1 DRIVER BOARD mother board they send power and logic sig-
9. SHELF 2 DRIVER BOARD nals to its FRONT and REAR DISPLAY AS-
10. SHELF 3 DRIVER BOARD SEMBLIES (12---19) and their respective MEM-
BRANE SWITCH/DISPLAY DECALS (20---27).
11. SHELF 4 DRIVER BOARD
12. SHELF 1 FRONT DISPLAY ASSY. 3. The main control board uses the inputs from
the eight individual RTD PROBES (7) to deter-
13. SHELF 2 FRONT DISPLAY ASSY. mine if any of the eight HEATERS (6) need to
14. SHELF 3 FRONT DISPLAY ASSY. be energized to bring their respective shelf
15. SHELF 4 FRONT DISPLAY ASSY. sections to the proper temperature.
16. SHELF 1 REAR DISPLAY ASSY. NOTE: The eight probes react independently
17. SHELF 2 REAR DISPLAY ASSY. and sense temperature by resistance.
18. SHELF 3 REAR DISPLAY ASSY. Refer to the table on page 6 ---3 of the
Technical Appendix.
19. SHELF 4 REAR DISPLAY ASSY.
20. SHELF 1 FRONT MEMBRANE 4. If the main control decides that an individual
shelf section is not at the correct temperature
21. SHELF 2 FRONT MEMBRANE it energizes the proper TRIAC (5) and sends
22. SHELF 3 FRONT MEMBRANE power through CN-7 to the respective heater.
23. SHELF 4 FRONT MEMBRANE NOTE: If the main control senses that the tem-
24. SHELF 1 REAR MEMBRANE perature of an individual shelf section
25. SHELF 2 REAR MEMBRANE is much lower than the setpoint it will
26. SHELF 3 REAR MEMBRANE pulse the voltage to the heater to main-
tain a consistent temperature with a
27. SHELF 4 REAR MEMBRANE minimum overrun.
28. CN-1 CONNECTOR
5. When the main control determines that all indi-
29. CN-2 CONNECTOR vidual shelf sections are within their pro-
grammed setpoints it maintains these temper-
OPERATION atures with a continual pulsing of the input
voltage to each shelf section independently.
1. Apply power to the unit. The input voltage is NOTE: If the main control senses that a heater
applied to the DPST POWER SWITCH (2), the is not performing to its programmed
TANGENTIAL BLOWER (3) and the primary specifications it can display a variety of
side of the 200-240V TRANSFORMER (4). The failure conditions. See page 4 ---1 of
input power is also applied to pins 2, 5, 8, and the Troubleshooting section.
11 of CN-7 on the mother board and to one
side of each HEATER ELEMENT (6) on WH-11.

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 27 23 21 25
19 11 15 17
13 9

26 14 20 24
22

12
18 10 8 16

6
29 28 5
2

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FIGURE 10
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2
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 CHAPTER 3

PROGRAMMING
AND CALIBRATION
UHC
STORE MANAGER PROGRAMMING

PRODUCT SELECTION FOR EACH SLOT

Program mode is used to select the products for To enter Program Mode
each slot. All entries are made through PAGE and
1. Press and hold the MENU KEY for at least five
MENU selections. Each slot has a page of configu-
seconds. The display reads PROG MODE.
ration menus. The top slot in the cabinet is Slot 1.
D The PAGE key selects the slot (1-4) pages. To enter Page Selections
D The MENU key selects the configuration menu Each slot page (1-4) contains product selection for
items (meal and tray location). each meal.
D The UP/DOWN arrow keys select the available 1. Press the PAGE KEY to scroll to the slot (1-4)
products for each meal. pages.

Press and hold menu key to enter

program mode

PROG MODE
Press page key to scroll slot page
selections

SLOT 1
Press page key to scroll slot page
selections

SLOT 2
Press page key to scroll slot page
selections

SLOT 3
Press page key to scroll slot page
selections

SLOT 4

FIGURE 1

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Meal Selection and Tray Position
1. Press the MENU KEY to scroll the meal and
tray position in the left and center displays. The
current product selection is indicated in the
right display.

SLOT 1 PAGE
Press menu to key to scroll
meal selection and tray position

BFST LEFT SAUS

Meal Selection Tray Position Press menu to key to scroll
meal selection and tray position

BFST CENT SAUS

Meal Selection Tray Position Press menu to key to scroll
meal selection and tray position

BFST RGHT SAUS

Meal Selection Tray Position Press menu to key to scroll
meal selection and tray position

LNCH LEFT 10-1

Meal Selection Tray Position Press menu to key to scroll
meal selection and tray position

LNCH CENT 10-1

Meal Selection Tray Position Press menu to key to scroll
meal selection and tray position

LNCH RGHT 10-1

Meal Selection Tray Position Press menu to key to scroll
meal selection and tray position

FIGURE 2

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To enter Product Selection is changed, the center and right positions must be
reentered. If the product selection for an active tim-
1. Press the UP/DOWN ARROW KEYS to scroll
er is changed, the timer is automatically reset.
the available product selections for each meal
and tray position. To exit Program Mode
The product selection for the left tray position of 1. Press and hold the MENU KEY for five se-
each meal determines the hold temperature for the conds.
slot. Only products that have hold temperatures
NOTE: The controller automatically exits the
within 5_F (2.8_C) of the left most product selection
program mode if no entries are made
will be displayed for selection in the center and
for five minutes.
right tray position. If the left most product selection

PRODUCT SELECTION

BFST LEFT SAUS

Press up/down arrow keys to
scroll product selections

BFST LEFT ROUN

Press up/down arrow keys to Product Selections
scroll product selections

BFST LEFT FOLD

Press up/down arrow keys to Product Selections
scroll product selections

BFST LEFT SCRA

Product Selections
EXITING PROGRAM MODE

BFST LEFT SCRA

Press and hold the menu key for
five seconds to exit program mode

FIGURE 3

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 PROGRAMMING AND CALIBRATION
Sample product selection change than 10-1, the center and right product selections
are cleared. Only items with hold temperatures
This example changes the lunch product selection
within 5_F (2.8_C) of the left product selection can
in the left position of slot 3 from 10-1 to NUGG.
be entered for the center and right position.
Since the hold temperature for NUGG is different

Press menu to key for five seconds

to enter the program mode

PROG MODE
Press page key to scroll slot page
selections

SLOT 1
Press page key to scroll slot page
selections

SLOT 2
Press page key to scroll slot page
selections

SLOT 3
Press menu key to scroll meal
selection and tray position

BFST LEFT SAUS

Meal Selection Tray Position Press menu key to scroll meal
selection and tray position

BFST CENT SAUS

Meal Selection Tray Position Press menu key to scroll meal
selection and tray position

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BFST RGHT SAUS

Meal Selection Tray Position Press menu key to scroll meal
selection and tray position

LNCH LEFT 10-1

Meal Selection Tray Position Press menu key to scroll meal
selection and tray position

LNCH LEFT 4-1

Press up/down arrow keys to scroll product selections

LNCH LEFT NUGG

Press and hold menu key for five
seconds to exit program mode

FIGURE 4

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ENTERING AND EDITING PRODUCT INFORMATION
Changing or entering new product selections, hold 5. Press ENTER/PAGE KEY..
timer and temperature setting are password pro-
A new product entry requires entry of:
tected functions.
D the product name,
To enter the password
D hold time,
1. Press and hold the MENU KEY for five sec- D hold temperature from 55-250_F (13-121_C),
onds. The display reads PROG MODE.
D meal selection,
2. Press the ENTER/PAGE KEY to scroll to VIEW
The following example enters a new product,
PAGE.
named XXY, with a hold time of 25 minutes and hold
3. Press the MENU KEY to select the security temperature of 180_F (82_C).
lock, SECR LOCK.
4. Press the UP and DOWN ARROW KEYS to en-
ter the security code 123.

ENTERING THE PASSWORD

Press and hold menu key to enter

program mode

PROG MODE
Press enter/page key to scroll view page

VIEW PAGE
Press menu key to scroll to the
security lock

SECR LOCK 156

Press up/down arrow keys to enter password

SECR LOCK 123

FIGURE 5

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ENTERING THE PRODUCT NAME

SECR LOCK 123

Press page key to scroll to the edit page

EDIT PAGE SAUS

Press menu key to scroll to an
unused product (blank) mnenonic

PROD NAME .
Press up arrow key to NOTE: The decimal point indicates which dis
scroll to the letter X play segment is being entered.

PROD NAME X.
Press down arrow key to scroll to the next display segment

PROD NAME X.
Press up arrow key to scroll to the letter X

PROD NAME XX.

Press down arrow key to scroll to the next display segment

PROD NAME XX.

Press up arrow key to scroll to the letter Y

PROD NAME XXY.

FIGURE 6

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ENTERING THE PRODUCT HOLD TIME

PROD NAME XXY.

Press page key to scroll to the time page

TIME PAGE XXY

Press menu key to scroll to product
time selection

XXY TIME 20
Press up/down arrow key to change time to 25 minutes

XXY TIME 25

FIGURE 7

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ENTERING THE PRODUCT HOLD TEMPERATURE

XXY TIME 25
Press page key to scroll to the temp page

TEMP PAGE XXY

Press menu key to scroll to product
top plate temperature selection

XXY Ttop 155

Press up/down arrow key to change top plate temperature

XXY Ttop 180

Press menu key to scroll to product
bottom plate temperature selection

XXY Tbot 155

Press up/down arrow key to change bottom plate temperature

XXY Tbot 180

FIGURE 8

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ENTERING MEAL USAGE

XXY Tbot 180

Press page key to scroll to the meal page

MEAL PAGE XXY

Press menu key to scroll to product
meal selection

XXY MEAL ALL

Press up/down arrow keys to select BFST

XXY MEAL BFST

FIGURE 9

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MORE PRODUCT PROMPT TIME FEATURE
A cook more time may be entered for each product 1. Press and hold the menu key for 5 seconds.
type that will alert the operator to cook more prod-
2. Press the page key to scroll to view page.
uct before the holding time reaches zero. When the
product timer equals the cook time the audible 3. Press the menu key to scroll to the security
alarm will chirp for 3 seconds and the display mes- lock.
sage will alternately display PRODUCT NAME, TIM-
4. Press the up and down arrow keys to enter the
ER TIME, COOK and MORE until the timer times
manager security code: 3 3 1.
out. If more than one tray of a product type is active
the cook more alarm will not occur until all active 5. Press the page key to scroll to cook page.
timers reach the cook time.If a position is indicat-
6. Press the menu key to scroll to product selec-
ing, COOK MORE and another timer of the same
tion.
product is started, the COOK MORE message will
be cleared. During transition from breakfast to 7. Press the up and down arrow keys to increase
lunch the COOK MORE indication is disabled. Use or decrease the prompt time (in minutes) to
the following procedure to change or enter the cook more product.
cook time of a product svelection:
8. When complete, press and hold the menu key
for 5 seconds to return to normal operation.
DEFAULT SELECTIONS FOR THE PROMPT TIME

MNEMONICS Description Available Access

Settings Level
Left Center Right*
COOK PAGE Cook Page
SAUS COOK 4 Product 1 Cook Time 0---30 Minutes 3
ROUN COOK 4 Product 2 Cook Time 0---30 Minutes 3
FOLD COOK 3 Product 3 Cook Time 0---30 Minutes 3
SCRA COOK 3 Product 4 Cook Time 0---30 Minutes 3
RBAC COOK 0 Product 5 Cook Time 0---30 Minutes 3
CBAC COOK 1 Product 6 Cook Time 0---30 Minutes 3
MUFF COOK 3 Product 7 Cook Time 0---30 Minutes 3
BISC COOK 22 Product 8 Cook Time 0---30 Minutes 3
BURR COOK 0 Product 9 Cook Time 0---30 Minutes 3
10---1 COOK 2 Product 10 Cook Time 0---30 Minutes 3
4---1 COOK 4 Product 11 Cook Time 0---30 Minutes 3
GRCK COOK 5 Product 12 Cook Time 0---30 Minutes 3
NUGG COOK 5 Product 13 Cook Time 0---30 Minutes 3
FISH COOK 5 Product 14 Cook Time 0---30 Minutes 3
McCK COOK 7 Product 15 Cook Time 0---30 Minutes 3

NOTE: The right display gives the time in minutes.

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CHANGING THE DISPLAY TIME
The rate at which an active timer alternately dis- 4. Press the MENU KEY to scroll to timer display
plays product selection and hold time may be ad- time, TIMR TIME.
justed as follows:
5. Press the UP and DOWN ARROW KEYS to
1. Enter the manager programming security change the timer display time.
code. See page 3---6.
6. Press and hold the MENU KEY for five seconds
2. Press the MENU KEY to scroll to product dis- to return to normal operation.
play time, PROD TIME.
3. Press the UP and DOWN ARROW KEYS to
change the product display time.

CHANGING THE DISPLAY TIME

SECR LOCK 123

Press and hold menu key scroll to PROD TIME

PROD TIME 10
Use the arrow keys to change product display time

TIMR TIME
Press menu key to scroll to TIMR TIME

TIMR TIME 10
Use the arrow keys to change timer display time

Press and hold the menu key to return to normal operation

FIGURE 10

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CHANGING THE DISPLAY INTENSITY
The brightness of each of the three intensity levels 3. Press the UP and DOWN ARROW KEYS to
used for product status may be adjusted as fol- change the intensity level.
lows:
4. Press and hold the MENU KEY for five seconds
1. Enter the manager programming security to return to normal operation.
code. See page 3---6.
2. Press the MENU KEY to scroll to display inten-
sity level. The display reads DISP IntX. There
are three display intensity levels available.

Level # Display Range Default

1 (dimmest) Int1 10---25 10

2 (mid-level) Int2 10---25 10

3 (brightest) Int3 67-100 100

TABLE 1

CHANGING THE DISPLAY TIME

SECR LOCK 123

Press and hold menu key scroll to DISP Int1

DISP Int1 10
Use the arrow keys to change product display intensity

DISP Int1 20
Press and hold the menu key to return to normal operation

FIGURE 11

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SERVICE PROGRAMMING AND CALIBRATION
THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMMING AND CAL- 1. Press and hold the MENU KEY for five sec-
IBRATION INFORMATION IS FOR AUTHORIZED onds.
SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY.
2. Press the ENTER/PAGE KEY to scroll to VIEW
PAGE.
TO ACCESS SERVICE PROGRAMMING 3. Press the MENU KEY to scroll to the security
Service programming is password protected. Use lock, SCR LOCK.
the following procedure to enter the password and 4. Press the UP and DOWN ARROW KEYS to en-
access service programming (level 3 program- ter the security code 247 or 331.
ming).
5. Press ENTER/PAGE KEY.

ENTERING THE PASSWORD

Press and hold menu key to enter

program mode

PROG MODE
Press enter/page key to scroll view page

VIEW PAGE
Press menu key to scroll to the
security lock

SECR LOCK 156

Press up/down arrow keys to enter password

SECR LOCK 331

Use 331 or 247

FIGURE 12

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OFFSET CALIBRATION plays have been checked, turn the unit off and
back on again to exit the display test mode.
The offset value is the difference between the set-
4. After verifying all slot display segments illumi-
point and the actual temperature. If the actual tem-
nate, press the ARROW KEY to stop the test.
perature is lower than the setpoint a negative offset
The display reads DISPLAY TEST OFF.
is needed. If the actual temperature is higher than
the setpoint a positive offset is needed. 5. Press the MENU key for five seconds to exit
Use the surface probe to compare the top and bot- service programming.
tom temperatures to the setpoint value of 155_F NOTE: It is not necessary to exit the program-
(68_C). Take all measurements from the slot center ming mode if you wish to advance to
position. Record the value. Repeat for all slots. If the Timer Test.
the actual temperature varies from the setpoint by
¦5_F (3_C) adjust the temperature offset as follows:
TIMER FAST TEST
1. After accessing the service level program-
ming, press the ENTER/PAGE key to scroll to This test changes the timing on the TIMER KEYS
the slot number requiring adjustment. from minutes to seconds to allow for quick test of
the timer keys. Access service level programming
NOTE: It is possible to access all slots from to execute the timer test.
any display.
1. Press the ENTER/PAGE key to scroll to TEST
2. Press the MENU key to advance to top or bot- PAGE.
tom of offset selection. Use the ARROW keys
to select the offset value. Press the ENTER key 2. Press the MENU KEY to scroll to FAST TEST
to advance to the next slot. Repeat for all slots. OFF.
3. Press the MENU key for five seconds to exit 3. Press the ARROW KEY to toggle to FAST TEST
service programming. ON.
NOTE: It is not necessary to exit the program- 4. It is necessary to exit the service programming
ming mode if you wish to advance to level to test the timer keys. Press the MENU
Display Test or Timer Test. KEY for five seconds to exit service program-
ming and test the timer keys.
DISPLAY TEST MODE 5. Press any TIMER KEY to activate and verify the
timer count down while in seconds mode. The
The display test verifies all display segments are timer counts down and an alarm sounds. To si-
operational. lence the alarm press the TIMER KEY.
NOTE: Executing the display test requires access to 6. To cancel TIMER FAST TEST re-enter the ser-
level 5 programming. Contact Blodgett Ser- vice level programming. See page 3---14.
vice to acquire the necessary password.
7. Press the ENTER/PAGE key to scroll to TEST
1. Press the ENTER/PAGE key to scroll to TEST PAGE.
PAGE.
8. Press the MENU KEY to scroll to FAST TEST
2. Press the MENU KEY to scroll to DISPLAY TEST ON.
OFF.
9. Press the MENU KEY to toggle to FAST TEST
3. Press and hold the bottom two outside timers OFF.
until the displays change. All segments should
10. Press the MENU KEY for five seconds to exit
illuminate and stay lit to give the operator time
the service level programming.
to check both sides of the UHC. After the dis-

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OFFSET CALIBRATION

SLOT #
Press the enter key to scroll to the slot # requiring offset calibration

TOP OFST 0
Press the menu key to advance to top offset display

TOP OFST 10
Use arrow keys to select offset value
Press the menu key to advance to bottom offset display.

BOT OFST 0
Press the Enter/Page key to advance control to next slot

BOT OFST 0
Press the menu key for five seconds to exit service programming

FIGURE 13

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UHC

DISPLAY TEST

TEST PAGE
Press the enter key to scroll to the display test

DISP TEST OFF

Press the menu key to advance to DISP TEST OFF

DISP TEST ON
Press the arrow keys to begin the test

Segments light individually

DISP TEST OFF

Press the arrow keys to end the test

Press the menu key for five seconds to exit service programming

FIGURE 14

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 PROGRAMMING AND CALIBRATION
TIMER FAST TEST

TEST PAGE
Press the enter key to scroll to the display test

FAST TEST OFF

Press the menu key to advance to FAST TEST OFF

FAST TEST ON
Press the arrow keys to toggle to FAST TEST ON

FAST TEST ON
Press the menu key for 5 seconds to exit service programming and test timer keys

Press any timer key to activate and verify the timer count down while
in seconds mode. Press the menu key for 5 seconds to re-enter the
program mode. Access the service level programming.

TEST PAGE
Press the enter key to scroll to TEST PAGE.

FAST TEST ON
Press the menu key to advance to FAST TEST ON

FAST TEST OFF

Press the arrow keys to toggle to FAST TEST OFF

Press the menu key for five seconds to exit service programming

FIGURE 15

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UHC
CHANGING FROM _F TO _C
The following changes the temperature units from 3. Press the UP and DOWN ARROW KEYS to
_F to _C. change from _F to _C.
1. Enter the service programming security code. 4. Press and hold the MENU KEY for five seconds
See page 3---14. to return to normal operation.
2. Press the MENU KEY to scroll to display units.

CHANGING TEMPERATURE UNITS

SECR LOCK 331

Press and hold menu key to scroll to display units

DISP UNIT F
Press arrow keys to toggle units

DISP UNIT C
Press menu key for 5 seconds to return to normal operation

FIGURE 16

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 PROGRAMMING AND CALIBRATION
PROGRAMMING ALARMS
FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION (FDA) 3. Press the ENTER key to advance the control.
ALARM Use the ARROW keys to enter FDA time from
0-5 minutes. The default is 2 minutes. Press the
The FDA alarm indicates the slot temperature is be- ENTER key to advance the control.
low the FDA temperature setpoint (140_F) for a
time greater than the FDA time setting. 4. Use the ARROW keys to enter FDA tempera-
ture from 55-140_F. The default is 140_F. Press
1. Enter the service programming security code. the ENTER key to advance the control.
See page 3---14.
5. Press and hold the MENU key to exit program-
2. Press the MENU KEY to scroll to FDA PAGE. ming.

FDA ALARM

SECR LOCK 331

Press and hold menu key to scroll to the FDA page

FDA PAGE
Press the Enter/Page key to advance to the FDA time

FDA TIME 2
Use the arrow keys to enter FDA time from 0-5 minutes

FDA TIME 3
Press Enter/Page key to advance control

FDA TEMP 140

Use the arrow keys to enter FDA temperature from 55-140_F

Press Enter/Page key to advance control

FIGURE 17

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UHC
HI AND LOW TEMPERATURE ALARMS
If the slot temperature is above or below the preset 4. Use the ARROW KEYS to toggle bewteen off
limits for a product selection, the control enters the and on. Press the MENU KEY to advance the
high or low alarm condition. The alarm setpoints control.
can be programmed from the ALRM PAGE. They
5. The display reads ALRM LoSP X. Use the AR-
are entered as _F offsets from the product setpoint.
ROW KEYS to enter the desired low tempera-
The default settings are 10_F.
ture alarm from 1-10_F. Press the MENU KEY
NOTE: When switching menus or products the to advance the control.
temperature alarm is displayed if the new
6. The display reads ALRM HiSP X. Use the AR-
product or menu requires a holding tem-
ROW KEYS to enter the desired high tempera-
perature outside of the current alarm band.
ture alarm from 1-10_F. Press the MENU KEY
If the condition remains for two or more
to advance the control.
minutes an audible alarm sounds. Press
any timer key to silence the alarm. The dis- 7. The display reads ALRM TIME X. The alarm
play returns to normal when the new hold time allows an alarm condition to exist for up to
temperature has been reached. 5 minutes before activating the audible alarm.
The default setting is 2 minutes.
1. Enter the service programming security code.
See page 3---14. Use the ARROW KEYS to enter the desired
alarm time from 0-5 minutes. Press the ENTER
2. Press the MENU KEY to scroll to ALRM PAGE.
KEY to advance the control.
3. Press the ENTER KEY to advance the control.
8. Press and hold the MENU key to exit program-
The display reads ALRM ENBL ON.
ming.
NOTE: Selecting ALRM ENBL OFF disables
the visual and/or audible product
alarms for all slots.

HIGH AND LOW TEMPERATURE ALARM

SECR LOCK 331

Press and hold menu key to scroll to the alarm page

ALRM PAGE
Press the Enter/Page key to advance the control

ALRM ENBL ON
Use the arrow keys to toggle from ON to OFF

ALRM ENBL ON
Press Menu key to advance control

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 PROGRAMMING AND CALIBRATION
HIGH AND LOW TEMPERATURE ALARM

ALRM LoSP 10
Use the arrow keys to enter desired low temperature alarm
(the range is 1-10 with a default of 10)

ALRM LoSP 10
Press the Enter/Page key to advance the control

ALRM HiSP 0
Use the arrow keys to enter desired high temperature alarm

ALRM HiSP 10
Press the Menu key to advance the control

ALRM TIME 0
Use the arrow keys to enter alarm time

ALRM TIME 2
Press the Enter/Page key to advance the control

ALRM PAGE
Press and hold the menu key to exit programming

FIGURE 18

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 CHAPTER 4

TROUBLESHOOTING
UHC
TROUBLESHOOTING ELEMENTS AND WARNING ALARMS
CAUTION: Due to electrostatically sensitive fective. To replace a defective element, the upper
components. All technicians performing ser- and lower portion of the shelf must be replaced
vice work must be grounded. Grounding may whichever is defective.
be accomplished using a grounding strap or
Several warning alarms can result from a defective
other suitable means. Connect to another
element:
grounded unpowered piece of equipment. (ie.
equipment other than the one you are currently D High and low temperature alarm
working on.) D FDA alarm
During initial heat from a cold start, the unit applies D Sensor alarm
full voltage to the elements. As the shelf ap- D Rise time alarm
proaches the setpoint temperature, the control
If an alarm conditions occurs, a display alarm ap-
pulses the output of the elements. This allows for
pears. An audible alarm may sound depending on
an accurate set point response with minimum tem-
the alarm condition. Press the timer key to silence
perature overrun.
the audible alarm. Timers cannot be started when
NOTE: The control also pulses output during nor- a slot is in an alarm condition.
mal operation to provide an even tempera-
ture response. HI AND LOW TEMPERATURE ALARM
To Troubleshoot an Element If the slot temperature is above or below the preset
1. Verify offset calibration. Refer to page 3---15. If limits for a product selection, the controller enters
correct continue with step 2. the high or low alarm condition. The display reads
either SLOT TEMP HIGH or SLOT TEMP LOW.
2. Attach an amp clamp to the input. Observe the
steady amp draw during the initial startup and 1. An audible alarm sounds if the alarm condition
the subsequent pulsing of this input at temper- remains for two or more minutes.
atures close to set point. NOTE: The low temperature audible alarm is inhib-
The main control applies voltage to the element as- ited at power up. The SLOT TEMP LOW
semblies by way of a TRIAC solid state device. This message is displayed alternately with the
circuit normally fails in the closed position and can product selection until the slot is within the
result in an overheat condition. If the elements do preset limits.
not receive the pulse input, the main control is de-

HIGH/LOW TEMPERATURE ALARM

SLOT TEMP LOW

Press any timer key to silence audible alarm

SLOT TEMP HIGH

Press any timer key to silence audible alarm

FIGURE 1

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FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION (FDA) SENSOR RANGE ALARM
ALARM
The sensor fail alarm indicates a sensor tempera-
The FDA alarm indicates the slot temperature is be- ture value above or below the operating limits of
low the preset limit to hold the product. The audible the slot, 50---250_F (10-121_C).
alarm sounds and the display reads TEMP UNDR
1. To turn off the audible alarm press any TIMER
FDA. Active timers are automatically reset.
KEY. The alarm message is displayed until the
1. To turn off the audible alarm press any TIMER slot temperature is within the operating limits.
KEY. The alarm message remains until the slot
2. Press the temp/enter key to display the error
temperature is within the preset limits. If no
message HHHH or LLLL. HHHH indicates high
keys are pressed the audible and visual alarm
resistance, high temperature or open/shorted
remain.
probe. LLLL indicates low resistance, low tem-
See page 4 -- 8 for troubleshooting. perature or open/shorted probe. Measure the
resistance of the probe, see page 5---5.
3. Scroll through the menu key until TURN SLOT
OFF is displayed. Press the enter key within
five seconds.
Service is required to correct a sensor alarm.
Refer to the flow diagrams in this chapter for
troubleshooting.

FDA ALARM

TEMP UNDR FDA

Press any timer key to silence audible alarm

SENSOR RANGE ALARM

SENS ALRM
Press any timer key to silence audible alarm

FIGURE 2

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UHC
RISE TIME ALARM
The rise time alarm indicates that the slot tempera- Use the following procedure to view the rise times
ture failed to reach operating temperature within for each plate:
the preset time limits of the system at power up.
1. Press and hold the MENU key to enter the pro-
The system measures the time that each plate
gram mode.
takes to go from 100---125_F. If this time is greater
than 15 minutes the alarm is activated and SLOT 2. Press the PAGE key to scroll to the TEST PAGE.
RISE RATE is displayed.
3. Press the MENU key to scroll the time recorded
1. To turn off the audible alarm press any TIMER for each slot at start up.
KEY.
Service is required to correct a rise time alarm.
See page 4 -- 8 for troubleshooting.

RISE TIME ALARM

SLOT RISE RATE

Press any timer key to silence audible alarm

SLOT RISE RATE

Press any menu key to enter the program mode

TEST PAGE
Press any menu key to scroll the recorded rise times

RATE TOP1 12:00

FIGURE 3

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 TROUBLESHOOTING
TROUBLESHOOTING FLOW DIAGRAMS

Problem:
Unit fails to power up.

Verify input power No Check

to terminal block branch circuit
Yes
Turn on power switch.
Verify blower operation No Replace
and power on primary power switch
transformer
Yes
Is there voltage on the No Replace transformer.
secondary transformer? Leave secondary wiring disconnected.
Yes Verify voltage on secondary transformer.
Isolate any shorts between transformer leads.
Replace main board.
Replace effected components

Problem:
Segment out in display.

Enter the display test

mode. See page 3---15.
Verify faulty segment No
location. Swap front and Replace the driver board.
rear display driver cables.
Is the segment still out?
Yes

Visually and electrically

check the suspect No
display cable. Replace the display cable.

Is the cable ok?

Yes

Replace the display.

FIGURE 4

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UHC

Problem:
Unit does not heat
No
Is the unit plugged in? Plug unit in
Yes
No
Is the power switch on? Turn switch on
Yes
Is the breaker on? No Turn breaker on
Yes
Check power switch for failure
Is there an illuminated No Is 208 or 240V applied to the No and wires from power switch to
display on each shelf primary of the transformer? primary of transformer for
Yes Yes continuity. Replace if necessary.

Disconnect OR-20, BL-20 & Y-20 from the main board.

Is there approx. 18V output from the secondary of the No Replace the
transformer between OR-20 & Y-20? transformer
Is there approx. 9V output from the secondary of the
transformer between BL-20 & OR-20 and BL-20 & Y-20?
Yes
Reconnect OR-20, BL-20 & Disconnect CN-1 (AC power
Y-20 to the main board. No in) to each driver board. No Replace the
Is there approx. an 18V and main board.
Is there approx. 18V and 9V
9V on the secondary? on the main board?
Yes Yes
Replace the Successively plug in driver board no 4, 3, 2 & 1. Verify
main board the secondary voltage at each step. If the secondary
voltage is lost, replace effected driver board.

Is the resistance value of the probe correct

Is the heating problem No No Replace the
for the effected shelf (see TABLE 1 on
on all shelves? shelf assembly
page 6---3 of the Technical Appendix)
Yes
Yes
Replace the Visually and electrically check RTD No Replace effected
mother board and heater harness. Are they ok? harness
Yes
Is there input voltage (208 or 240) No Replace the
applied to the effected element? motherboard
Yes
Replace the effected shelf assembly

FIGURE 5

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Problem:
An individual shelf display will not
change from breakfast to lunch or
will not allow the operator to set
or reset the timers.

Is the problem on Are connections

No Clean or reinstall
all three display No from the control
ribbon connection.
sections? membrane to the
LED display
Yes proper and in
good condition?
Yes
Replace control Problem still exists. Problem still exists.
membrane switch Replace LED Replace shelf
assembly. display assembly driver board.

Problem fixed. Problem fixed. Done

Done Done

Are ribbon cable connections Connect the ribbon

from the display to the shelf No cables to their
driver connected to their ap- appropriate driver
propriate driver board? board.

Yes
Replace LED Problem still exists.
display assy. Replace the
driver board.

Problem fixed. Done

Done

FIGURE 6

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Problem:
An individual shelf is in
an overheat or
underheat situation.

Is the resistance vs.

temperature on the
probe correct?
No
Refer to page 5---5 for Replace shelf assembly.
procedure.
(see TABLE 1 on page
6---3 of the
Technical Appendix for
conversions)
Yes

Does the input voltage No Is the programming No Correct the programming.

to the element cycle on correct for this shelf? (see Programming and
and off and pulse when (see Programming and Calibration section)
close to set point? Calibration section)
Yes Yes

Replace Replace the

shelf assembly. main board.

FIGURE 7

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 TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem:
Unit displays
sensor alarm.

Is the resistance vs.

temperature on the
probe correct?
Refer to page 5---5 for
procedure.
(see TABLE 1 on page No Replace the
6---3 of the shelf assembly.
Technical Appendix for
conversions)
Yes

Does the resistance of

the probe and harness
No Replace the
approx. match TABLE 1
RTD harness.
on page 6---3 of the
Technical Appendix?
Yes

Replace the
mother board.

Problem:
Unit displays
FDA or rise time alarm

Is the effected element Is the wiring harness

No No
receiving 208 or 240 between the element and Correct the wiring.
input voltage? mother board correct?
Yes Yes

Bad probe or heater.

Replace the
Replace the shelf
mother board.
assembly.

FIGURE 8

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UHC

Problem:
Keypad Timer, Enter/
Page or Menu keys
not working

Press problem key to Swap suspect display

Replace membrane
verify fault. No cable to same position No No Replace
switch.
on different driver ribbon cable.
Is audible click heard? board. Press problem key.
Yes Is audible click
Press problem key. Is
heard?
audible click heard?
Yes Yes

No problem. Replace driver board. Problem fixed.

Done

Problem:
Keypad Arrow keys
not working

Enter service level Swap faulty display cable

Replace membrane
programming. to same position on dif-
No No switch.
(See page 3---14) ferent driver board.
Press problem key to Press problem key.
Press problem key. Is au-
verify fault. Is audible click heard?
dible click heard?
Is audible click heard?
Yes Yes Yes

No problem. Replace driver board. Replace driver board.

FIGURE 9

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 TROUBLESHOOTING
TROUBLESHOOTING A LOCKED OUT SLOT
1. Remove the rear ribbon cable from the driver If they work then you have isolated the problem
board. to one of three front components.
If the front membrane starts to work, you have 2. Before replacing the membrane switch,
now isolated the problem to one of three of the Plug the new membrane into the display board
rear components. and try it in your hand. If it continues to lock up
then the problem is, in either the ribbon cable,
If the front is still locked up then remove the
or the display board.
front ribbon and try using the rear timers.

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UHC
TROUBLESHOOTING SENSOR ALARMS
The following is a test procedure to be used on the tor, reinstall the harness to the board, take a
UHC-1 cabinet to determine the cause for many of tooth pick, snap it in half and insert each piece
the sensor alarms we are experiencing. You will into the back of the probe wires. Check the
need the probe resistance chart, found on page temp displays again to see if the TOP ACT coin-
6---3 to perform the following tests. cides with the actual temperature. If so the
problem was in the connection and the probe
1. Determine the slot experiencing the “SENSOR
harness should be replaced. If you still have
ALARM”.
HHHH the problem is in the mother board and
2. Determine the plate causing the alarm. To do it should be replaced.
this you need to press the ENTER key 4 times
A.) ** HHHH = high resistance or open probe
in succession and read the displays.
B.) LLLL = low resistance or shorted probe
A.) Push ENTER key once display reads: TOP
ACT ** HHHH. 5. Disconnect the probe from the harness on the
side of the unit and read the resistance through
B.) Push ENTER key again display reads: BO-
the probe while verifying the actual plate tem-
T ACT 200.
perature. If the resistance reading at the probe
C.) Push ENTER key again display reads: TOP does not match the temperature according to
SET 200. the chart, make sure you have a good connec-
tion with your meter. If probe proves faulty, re-
D.) Push ENTER key again display reads:
place the liner assembly. The probe and ele-
BOT SET 200.
ment are vulcanized to the liner and cannot be
This has now determined that the ”SENSOR replaced separately.
ALARM” is being caused by a high probe re-
If the plate temperature and probe resistance
sistance reading. (This example is indicative of
match according to the chart, check and tight-
a potential probe problem on the top plate of
en connections at the side probe harness then
the slot experiencing the alarm).
read resistance at top of harness again. If the
3. Using a Pyrometer get the actual temp. of the resistance now coincides with the tempera-
plate in question This is the temp you will be ture, the problem was in the connection. If the
referencing. resistance is still incorrect the problem is in the
harness and should be replaced.
4. Remove the probe harness from the mother
board and get the resistance reading from the 6. If the problem is intermittent or you cannot find
correct probe leads (reference the schematic anything wrong test the probe. Shut the slot off
on page 6---1). The resistance value and tem- and cool it down with a pan of water then allow
perature should match according to the chart. it to reheat. As it’s heating note the top and bot-
tom temps using your pyrometer. As you note
If the resistance reading did not coincide
the temperatures, read the probes resistance
proceed to STEP 5.
in 50 deg. increments. You should compare
If the resistance coincides with the actual temp these readings with your probe chart. If they do
the problem is either in the harness connection not match run the test again. If they still do not
or the mother board. Before replacing the match the probe is going bad and the liner as-
mother board check all the pins in the connec- sembly should be replaced.

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 TROUBLESHOOTING
TROUBLESHOOTING THE DRIVER BOARD AND CONTROL
The following is a test procedure to be used on the 3. After you hit the last key the shelf will go into an
UHC-1 cabinet to determine if there is a problem LED test, at this time all led segments will light
with driver board, the display control, the control up. If some of the segments do not light clean
membranes, or the connecting harnesses. the connection between the gray ribbon cable
and the display control, and check the gray rib-
1. Turn off power to the unit, locate the driver
bon for cuts or burns. If they still will not light
board to the shelf to be tested, disconnect the
replace the control.
communications port (this being the 18 pin
connector with the blue jumper wire), turn the 4. During the LED test look at all 6 displays. If the
power back on. The shelf should now read same led segment is out in all 6 displays the
”Display Test Mode”. driver board is bad and should be replaced‘
2. Starting with the front left timer push ALL but-
tons one at a time in order with the last one be-
ing the right rear timer. Each time you press a
key the four DOTS at the bottom of the display
will light up. If at any time during this test you
get a ”Key Press Error” reset the unit, by turn-
ing off then back on and start again. If the ”Key
Press Error” comes up at the same place, the
unit did not see the previous key activate and
the following procedure should be considered:
A.) Clean the ribbon cable connections at the
display control. If the problem persists
move on to next.
B.) Determine if the gray ribbon cable is good
by swapping it with one from another shelf
and running the test again. If the ”Key
Press Error” goes away replace the rib-
bon cable. If not move on to next.
C.) Remove the display control from the bezel
assy. and inspect both ribbon connection
areas for burns or corrosion. If control
looks bad you can prove it by swapping it
out with one from another shelf. If the ”Key
Press Error” goes away replace the dis-
play control. If not replace the membrane.

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 CHAPTER 5

PARTS REPLACEMENT
UHC
ELEMENT OR PROBE ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the right and left hand exterior panels 9. Remove the four phillips head screws that at-
by removing the two lower phillips head screws. tach the shelf assembly to the frame.
2. Remove the top exterior panel by removing the 10. Remove the shelf assembly from the frame by
two upper phillips head screws. sliding it out from either side.
3. Loosen the two hex head bolts located on ei- NOTE: If you are removing the #1 shelf as-
ther side of the bezel assembly. sembly, you must also remove the two
wire clamps attached to the right side
4. Trace the ribbon cable from the bezel assem-
of the shelf assembly before removing
bly to its associated driver board. Remove the
the shelf from the frame.
ribbon cable from the driver board.
11. Remove the insulation cover from the shelf as-
NOTE: Mark the location of the ribbon cable to
sembly by removing the two phillips head
ensure it is replaced in the proper loca-
screws on either side of the cover assembly.
tion.
12. Remove the four pieces of insulation from the
5. Remove the ribbon cable clamps from the rib-
shelf assembly.
bon cable bundle on the right side of the unit.
NOTE: The foil wrapped insulation is VERY
6. Repeat steps 3---5 for the adjacent bezel as-
FRAGILE. Please use extra care when
sembly.
handling.
7. Remove both bezel assemblies to allow for un-
13. Remove the twelve phillips head screws from
obstructed access to the shelf assembly.
the top shelf section. See FIGURE 1.
8. Disconnect the two probes and element wire
connections from the affected shelf assembly.

Screw

Top Shelf Section

Bottom Shelf Section

Disassembling the Shelf Assembly

FIGURE 1

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 PARTS REPLACEMENT
14. Discard the defective shelf section. COOLING BLOWER
15. Install the new shelf section. Be sure to align
both the front and rear faces of the shelf as- 1. Remove the right and left hand exterior panels
sembly so that both the top and bottom shelf by removing the two lower phillips head screws.
sections are flush.
2. Remove the top exterior panel by removing the
16. Install the foil wrapped shelf insulation and in- two upper phillips head screws.
sulation cover assembly.
3. Remove the black and white power connec-
17. Insert the shelf assembly into the unit frame. tions from the blower motor.
Install the four phillips head screws through
the shelf assembly into the unit frame. 4. Loosen the two phillips head screws holding
the blower bracket to the unit frame.
18. Connect the two probe and element wire con-
nections at the right side of the shelf assembly. 5. Remove the blower and bracket from the unit.
19. Feed the ribbon cables from the bezel assem- 6. Remove the blower from the bracket by remov-
blies over the top of the shelves to their associ- ing the three phillips head screws.
ated driver boards. 7. Install the new blower on the bracket with the
NOTE: Be careful not to pinch the ribbon screws provided.
cable between the bezel and the shelf 8. Install the blower and bracket into the unit
assembly. frame.
20. Inspect the gasket assembly on the bezel. Re- 9. Connect the black and white power wires to
place if necessary. See Bezel Gasket Replace- the blower motor.
ment on page 5---6.
10. Install the side and top exterior panels of the
21. Install the front and rear bezel assemblies. unit.
Tighten the four hex head bolts on either side
of the bezel assemblies. 11. Check the unit for proper operation.
22. Install the ribbon cable clamps on the ribbon
cable bundle located on the right side of the
unit.
23. Install the side and top panels.
24. Check the unit for proper operation.

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UHC
BEZEL ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the right and left hand exterior panels 7. Install the membrane switch ribbon cable into
by removing the two lower phillips head screws. the LED assembly. Attach the LED assembly to
the bezel with the two screws provided. See
2. Remove the top exterior panel by removing the
FIGURE 2 for proper placement and attach-
two upper phillips head screws.
ment of the membrane switch ribbon cable.
3. Loosen the two hex head bolts at either side of
8. Install the bezel assembly on the frame by
the bezel assembly. Remove the bezel from
tightening the two hex head bolts located on
the shelf.
either side of the bezel assembly.
4. Remove the two screws attaching the LED as-
NOTE: Be sure not to pinch the ribbon cable
sembly to the bezel. Remove the ribbon cable
between the bezel and the shelf as-
attaching the membrane switch to the LED as-
sembly.
sembly.
9. Install the side and top exterior panels.
5. Discard the bezel assembly.
10. Check the unit for proper operation.
6. Install the gasket into the new bezel assembly.
See Bezel Gasket Replacement on page 5---6.

Connect ribbon cables to the LED board

Flip the LED board as shown

Ribbon Cable
Bezel Insert Mounting Screw underneath board Mounting Screw

Slide LED board under metal insert on bezel. Align the screws holes and attach the LED board.

FIGURE 2

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 PARTS REPLACEMENT
MEMBRANE SWITCH LED BOARD

1. Remove the right and left hand exterior panels 1. Remove the right and left hand exterior panels
by removing the two lower phillips head screws. by removing the two lower phillips head screws.
2. Remove the top exterior panel by removing the 2. Remove the top exterior panel by removing the
two upper phillips head screws. two upper phillips head screws.
3. Loosen the two hex head bolts located on ei- 3. Loosen the two hex head bolts located on ei-
ther side of the bezel assembly. Remove the ther side of the bezel assembly. Remove the
bezel assembly. bezel assembly.
4. Remove the two screws holding the LED as- 4. Remove the two screws holding the LED as-
sembly to the bezel. Remove the membrane sembly to the bezel. Remove the membrane
switch ribbon cable from the LED board. switch ribbon cable from the LED board.
5. Remove the defective membrane switch from 5. Remove the ribbon cable clamps from the rib-
the bezel. bon bundle on the right side of the unit.
6. Clean all of the excess adhesive from the bez- 6. Trace the LED ribbon cable to its driver board.
el. Remove the ribbon cable.
7. Install the new membrane switch on the bezel. 7. Feed the new LED board ribbon cable to its
driver board.
8. Inspect the bezel gasket and replace if neces-
sary. See Bezel Gasket Replacement on page 8. Install the membrane switch ribbon cable to
5---6. the LED board. See FIGURE 2 on page 5---3
for proper placement and attachment of the
9. Install the membrane switch ribbon cable to
membrane switch ribbon cable.
the LED board. See FIGURE 2 on page 5---3
for proper placement and attachment of the 9. Install the LED board into the bezel.
membrane switch ribbon cable.
10. Install the bezel assembly on the frame by
10. Install the LED board into the bezel. tightening the two hex head bolts located on
either side of the bezel.
11. Install the bezel assembly on the frame by
tightening the two hex head bolts located on NOTE: Be sure not to pinch the ribbon cable
either side of the bezel. between the bezel and the shelf as-
sembly.
NOTE: Be sure not to pinch the ribbon cable
between the bezel and the shelf as- 11. Install the side and top exterior panels of the
sembly. unit.
12. Install the side and top exterior panels of the 12. Check the unit for proper operation.
unit.
13. Check the unit for proper operation.

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UHC
DRIVER BOARD MOTHER BOARD

The driver boards are static sensitive. Make The mother board is a static sensitive compo-
sure you use proper grounding procedures nent. Make sure you use proper grounding pro-
when handling these boards. cedures when handling this board.
1. Remove the right and left hand exterior panels 1. Remove the right and left hand exterior panels
by removing the two lower phillips head screws. by removing the two lower phillips head screws.
2. Remove the top exterior panel by removing the 2. Remove the top exterior panel by removing the
two upper phillips head screws. two upper phillips head screws.
3. Remove the ribbon and power connections 3. Remove all power, sensor and communica-
from the affected driver board. tions connections from the board.
NOTE: Mark the location of these connections NOTE: Mark the location of these connections
to ensure they are replaced in their to ensure they are replaced in their
proper locations. proper location.
4. Release the four metal standoffs and remove 4. Release the six plastic standoffs to remove the
the defective driver board. board.
5. Install the new board on the four metal stand- 5. Install the new mother board. Connect all of the
offs. power, sensor and communications connec-
tions.
6. Install the ribbon and power connections on
the new board. 6. Install the side and top exterior panels of the
unit.
7. Install the side and top exterior panels of the
unit. 7. Check the unit for proper operation.
8. Check the unit for proper operation.

TEMPERATURE PROBE

1. Unplug the probe from the harness.

2. Connect an ohm meter to the probe.
3. Press the timer key to silence the alarm. The
slot heats up.
4. Place the pyrometer. Refer to TABLE 1 on page
6---3 of the Technical Appendix for resistance
values.

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 PARTS REPLACEMENT
BEZEL GASKET
1. Remove the right and left hand exterior panels 8. Install the new gasket in the bezel. See
by removing the two lower phillips head screws. FIGURE 3 for proper gasket placement.
2. Remove the top exterior panel by removing the 9. Install the membrane switch ribbon cable in
two upper phillips head screws. the LED board. Attach the LED board to the
bezel. See FIGURE 2 on page 5---3 for proper
3. Loosen the two hex head bolts located on ei-
placement and attachment of the membrane
ther side of the bezel assembly. Remove the
switch ribbon cable.
bezel assembly.
10. Install the bezel assembly on the frame by
4. Remove the two screws holding the LED as-
tightening the two hex head bolts located on
sembly to the bezel. Remove the membrane
either side of the bezel.
switch ribbon cable from the LED board.
NOTE: Be sure not to pinch the ribbon cable
5. Remove the old gasket from the bezel assem-
between the bezel and the shelf as-
bly.
sembly.
6. Remove all of the old RTV from the bezel as-
11. Install the side and top exterior panels of the
sembly.
unit.
7. Place a small bead of RTV along the bottom
12. Check the unit for proper operation.
edge and in the top corners of the bezel where
the new gasket will be placed.

Gasket Gasket

Gasket Gasket

FIGURE 3

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UHC
CHIP REPLACEMENT
The installation of the chips must be performed 6. Install the new IC3 chip as follows:
by a Blodgett Authorized Service and Parts a Remove the chip labeled IC3 from its pack-
(ASAP) agency. Failure to follow this mandate aging.
will result in the nullification of your warranty.
NOTE: Be sure that the chip you are instal-
Read all instructions for understanding prior to ling is labeled IC3.
chip installation.
b Be sure to line the new IC3 chip up with the
This service kit installs two IC chips which change IC3 socket correctly. One corner of the
the functions on your UHC: chip has a 45_ angle. One corner of the
D allow adjustment of product hold times socket has a 45_ angle and an arrow. The
D replace the cook function with a COOK MORE 45_ angle on the chip must line up with the
product prompt feature 45_ angle and the arrow on the socket.
See NO TAG.
Check that all of the following parts were received:
c Push gently with your finger until the new
P/N Description chip is completely inserted into the socket.
35098 IC3/IC4 Chips and Puller 7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 for the IC4 chip.
8. Replace the top panel on the unit.
35111 ESD Wrist Strap
9. Run the unit through the functional test.
L-680 Lit Sheet
33355 Manual OPERATION VERIFICATION
1. Power up the UHC. Let the unit warm up to the
THE MOTHER BOARD IS A STATIC SENSITIVE set temperature.
COMPONENT. MAKE SURE YOU USE PROPER NOTE: As soon as the LED display lights up the
GROUNDING PROCEDURES BEFORE BEGIN- display should read BOC VER 2.00
NING THIS PROCEDURE.
2. Product Timer
1. Disconnect power to the unit.
a Press the product key to initiate the prod-
2. Ground yourself using the ESD wrist strap pro-
uct program.
vided.
3. Remove the two screws securing the top panel b Press the product key again within 3 sec-
of the unit. onds to verify that the displayed holding
4. Remove the top panel. time decreases by 5 seconds.
5. Use the chip removal tool provided to remove c Repeat for each product program.
the chip labeled IC3 (Integrated Circuit 3) as
follows:
d Insert the chip removal tool into one of the
square corners of the chip socket. Slowly
pull the chip upward.
NOTE: Be sure that the chip you are remov-
ing is labeled IC3.
e Move the chip removal tool to another cor-
ner of the chip socket. Slowly pull the chip
upward.
f Alternate corners until the chip is com-
pletely removed from the chip socket.

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 PARTS REPLACEMENT

IC3

Socket

IC4
Chip

FIGURE 4

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 CHAPTER 6

TECHNICAL APPENDIX
UHC
SCHEMATIC

FIGURE 1

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 TECHNICAL APPENDIX
WIRING DIAGRAM

FIGURE 2

6---2
UHC
TEMPERATURE PROBE

_F _C Res/Ohms _F _C Res/Ohms
61 16 106.0 189 87 133.5
68 20 107.8 194 90 134.7
75 24 109.3 199 93 135.6
81 27 110.5 207 97 137.3
86 30 111.6 212 100 138.5
91 33 112.8 217 103 139.6
100 38 114.7 225 107 141.1
109 43 116.7 230 110 142.3
117 47 118.2 235 113 143.4
122 50 119.4 243 117 144.9
127 53 120.5 248 120 146.0
135 57 122.1 253 123 147.2
140 60 123.2 261 127 148.7
145 63 124.4 266 130 149.8
153 67 125.9 271 133 151.0
154 68 126.3 279 137 152.5
158 70 127.1 284 140 153.6
163 73 128.2 289 143 154.7
171 77 129.7 297 147 156.2
176 80 130.9 300 149 156.9
181 83 132.0 350 177 167.0

TABLE 1

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