INSTALLATION & OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
for
FRESH-O-MATIC®
MODEL 4000 SERIES
4000opsman
REV: 1/5/07
FRESH-O-MATIC FEATURES
Number
Part Description
Cover
Perforated Aluminum Food Tray
Food Tray Casting
“Snap Cap” on water tank
Pilot Light
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
On-Off Switch
Clear-view Water Gauge
Drain for Water Tank
Pump Handle
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Approved By: National Sanitation Foundation
Canadian Standards Association
Underwriters’ Laboratories
This machine is rated at 1500 watts.
Four foil trays are provided for heating certain foods.
COMPLETE DIRECTIONS FOR OPERATION
1. Plug Fresh-O-Matic into electric outlet. Use on 120 Volt A.C. current only.
2. Open cover; lift “snap cap.”
3. Insert funnel in opening; release “snap cap.”
4. Fill water tank with DISTILLED water to “FULL” level shown on front indicator (approximately 5 quarts). Refill as
necessary.
5. Remove funnel; close cover.
6. Turn switch to “ON” position. Pilot Light will come on at the same time.
7. Fresh-O-Matic is ready for use when pilot light goes off first time. Light will go on and off periodically, indicating
operating temperature is being maintained.
8. Lift cover; place food to be served in the Fresh-O-Matic.
9. Close cover; depress pump handle 2 times approximately every 30 seconds. See following pages for complete
instructions.
10. Open cover; food is hot, ready to serve.
NOTE: It is important to keep Fresh-O-Matic cover closed between uses so that proper temperature is maintained
for maximum efficiency.
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HOW TO USE YOUR FRESH-O-MATIC
MAIN DISHES
Fresh-O-Matic serves hundreds of steaming-hot convenience foods, from beef to lobster dinners. And a Wear-
Ever® Fresh-O-Matic is more than a single-portion speed-merchant. It heats two to four servings just as fast – with
the same tasty results.
Canned Entrees
Refrigerated or Thawed Entrees
3-4 minutes
4-5 minutes (stir at 2 ½ minutes)
HEATING TIME
From Room Temperature
45 seconds
From Refrigerated State
60-90 seconds
2 minutes
Rice
Spaghetti
Buttered Noodles
90 seconds
90 seconds
2 minutes
The following charts are a guide to heat various foods in your Fresh-O-Matic. Place food on disposable aluminum
foil plate or tray. Depress pump handle twice and repeat every 30 seconds according to time indicated below.
PRE-COOKED MEATS, FISH, POULTRY: REFRIGERATED
HEATING TIME
From Refrigerated State
*Bacon
Boiled Shrimp
Diced Crabmeat
*Roast Meats: Very thin sliced
Thin sliced
60 to 75 seconds
1 to 1½ minutes
1 to 1½ minutes
45 to 60 seconds
1 to 1½ minutes
2 to 2½ minutes
2 minutes
2½ to 3 minutes
2 to 3½ minutes
3 to 4 minutes
3½ minutes
Thick sliced
Diced Chicken or Turkey
Crab Legs
**Hamburger Patties, Cube Steaks, Salisburies
Lobster Tails
Weiners
Sloppy Joe
Meat Loaf
3½ minutes
3½ to 4 minutes
* Warm or Room Temperature will take less time.
** For cheeseburger, add slice of cheese for the last 30 seconds.
BAKED GOODS – FRESH, ROOM TEMPERATURE (Longer time for refrigerated)
HEATING TIME
From Room Temperature
15 seconds
*Open Hamburger and Weiner Buns
*Coffee Cake
*Pancakes
Fruit and Nut Breads, sliced
*Corn bread
*Dinner Rolls
*Muffins
*Biscuits
Sweet Rolls
Pizza
15 to 30 seconds
15 to 30 seconds
20 to 45 seconds
30 to 45 seconds
30 to 60 seconds
30 to 60 seconds
45 to 90 seconds
1 to 2½ minutes
1½ to 2 minutes
2 minutes
**Fruit Pie, wedges
* Place directly on perforated aluminum tray.
** Give two pumps of steam right away; at 30 seconds give two more pumps of steam; do not give any
more steam.
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HORS D’OEUVRES
To freshen the bread in cold prepared Hors d’oeuvres, place in Fresh-O-Matic for 15 seconds.
SANDWICHES
Heat meat and buns as directed and then assemble sandwich.
The following charts are a guide to heat various foods in your Fresh-O-Matic. Place food on disposable aluminum
foil plate or tray. Depress pump handle twice and repeat every 30 seconds according to time indicated below.
PRE-COOKED FRUITS AND VEGETABLES (CANNED OR ROOM TEMPERATURE)
HEATING TIME
From Canned or Room Temperature
*Water Packed Vegetables
*Creamed Vegetables
Glazed Pineapple Ring
Glazed Peach Half
Applesauce
2 minutes
3 to 3½ minutes
1½ minutes
2 to 2½ minutes
2½ to 3 minutes
* Refrigerated cooked vegetables will take about 30 seconds longer.
GRAVY AND SAUCES
HEATING TIME
From Canned or Room Temperature
50 to 90 seconds
1½ minutes
Maple Syrup
**Hot Cocktail or Chili Sauce
**Hot Fudge Sauce
Refrigerated Gravy
2 minutes
2½ to 4 minutes
** Hot Fudge and Chili Sauce may be heated in paper souffle cups but will take longer.
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HOW TO USE YOUR FRESH-O-MATIC (CONT’D)
EGGS
Poached
60 to 75 seconds
Break egg into lightly greased individual foil dish; place in Fresh-O-Matic and give two pumps of steam; at 30
seconds give two more pumps of steam. For eggs with soft whites, do not give any more steam. For firm egg
whites, give two more pumps of steam at 60 seconds. Both types may take the full 75 seconds.
Scrambled
60 to 75 seconds
Pour scrambled egg mixture into lightly greased disposable foil tray; place in Fresh-O-Matic and give two pumps of
steam; at 30 seconds give two more pumps of steam; at 45 seconds stir gently. For very moist eggs do not give
any more steam. For dry eggs give two more pumps of steam at 60 seconds. Both types of eggs may take longer
than 60 seconds.
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DAILY CARE
TURN SWITCH OFF
1. Lift out removable aluminum food tray. Clean thoroughly.
2. Brush out crumbs in food tray compartment.
AFTER FRESH-O-MATIC HAS BECOME COOL
1. Remove cover. Clean thoroughly.
2. Wipe food tray casting with damp cloth.
3. If necessary, scour food tray casting with a nylon soap pad. Wipe casting clean.
4. Open all steam vent holes with paper clip.
5. Wipe exterior with damp cloth. Do not use scouring powders or abrasive cleaners on front panel.
6. Put cover back on.
Before using for first time each day, pre-heat
the Fresh-O-Matic and pump the handle
several times to free any particles that may be
in the steam vent holes; wipe away the
particles and the Fresh-O-Matic is ready for
use.
OCCASSIONAL CLEANING
1. Move Fresh-O-Matic to edge of work surface so that
screw cap, located under unit directly below water
gauge, can be reached.
2. Remove screw cap, drain and flush with clean water.
WEAR-EVER® FRESH-O-MATIC TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
No Handle Resistance
REASON / SOLUTION
ꢁ Check power source
ꢁ Air in line – Heat unit; Pump handle to get air out of
line (10-15 times)
ꢁ Water level fell below valve – Fill unit with water
ꢁ Unit overused – Allow unit more time to recove
NOTE: Light will stay lit during start-up (20 minutes)
ꢁ Drain Valve may be open – tighten closed
ꢁ Condensation from lid may be running down back of
unit – wipe lid completely dry.
ꢁ Unit was pumped excessively – Allow 30 seconds
between pumps
ꢁ Unit was pumped excessively – Allow 30 seconds
between pumps
ꢁ Water level too low
Light Constantly Red
Water Under Unit
Water On Plate
No Steam
ꢁ Starting too quick – Allow 20 minutes for start-up
ꢁ Possible line “foul-up” – Use distilled water only
ꢁ Holes plugged – Use perforated food tray only
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United States of America
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