This specification covers commercial electric slow cook/hold ovens and hot food holding cabinets which are classified by capacity, type (Type I and Type II), style (Style 1, Style 2, and Style 3, each of Class A and Class B), and electrical class (Class 1, Class 2, Class 3, Class 4, Class 5, and Class 6). The cook/hold ovens and hot food holding cabinets shall consist of an oven cavity, sealing type of door(s), heating elements/heating coil, oven racks for physically supporting the steam/sheet pans, and provision to limit condensate/grease drippings on the floor or tabletop surface. The ovens may include a door sensing mechanism, vents, product probe, grease collection pan, and product monitoring system. The physical requirements for doors, heating system, control functions, and accessories are specified. Hardware and fittings as well as threaded parts shall conform to the specified material requirements. The cook/hold ovens and hot food holding cabinets shall pass the performance test.

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1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers commercial electric slow cook/hold ovens and hot food holding cabinets.

1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

1.3 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test methods portion, Section 8, of this specification. This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory requirements prior to use.

2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.

Other Publications

ASTM Standards

D3951 Practice for Commercial Packaging

F760 Specification for Food Service Equipment Manuals

F1166 Practice for Human Engineering Design for Marine Systems, Equipment, and Facilities

F2140 Test Method for Performance of Hot Food Holding Cabinets

Military Publications

Keywords

cook and hold oven; foodservice equipment; holding oven; hot food holding cabinet; low temperature cook oven; mobile warmer; oven; roll-in warmer; slow cook oven; warmer; Commercial food service equipment; Cook and hold oven; Cooking/food service equipment--specifications; Holding oven; Hot food holding cabinet; Low-temperature cook oven; Mobile warmer oven; Ovens; Roll-in warmer; Slow cook oven; Warmer ;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 97.040.20 (Cooking ranges, working tables, ovens and similar appliances)

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