How to Use & Clean a Nemco Heat Lamp
Nemco heat lamps keep cooked food warm until it’s served, ensuring that guests’ meals are delicious and safe. These lamps are important to any restaurant, so it’s critical that you operate and maintain them properly. If you need assistance, this guide on how to use and clean a Nemco heat lamp is a great resource.
These instructions are for both strip and bulb lamp models such as the 6000A-1, 6000A-2, 6002, 6004-1, 6004-4, 6006-2, 6150-24, 6150-24-D, 6150-24-DL, 6150-36, 6151-24 and 6152-24.
Supplies for Cleaning
- Cleaning cloths
- Dish soap
- Water
How to Clean a Nemco Heat Lamp
Nemco heat lamps need to be cleaned after every use.
- Step 1. Power down the unit - Turn off and unplug the unit. Then wait for it to fully cool down before cleaning.
- Step 2. Clean the lamp - Use a lightly dampened cloth and dish soap to clean the entire lamp.
- Note: Don’t immerse the lamp in water or get the sockets wet.
- Step 3. Rinse and dry - Using separate cloths, rinse and dry the entire lamp.
How to Safely Use a Nemco Heat Lamp
These operational do’s and don’ts for using your heat lamp will ensure your safety and protect the unit from damage.
Do’s
- Do #1 - Always place lamps on or above flat, non-combustible surfaces.
- Do #2 - Disconnect the unit before going to move it.
- Do #3 - Place pans of product directly under the lights for best results.
- Do #4 - Wear heat-resistant gloves when touching or moving the unit while it’s warm.
Don’ts
- Don’t #1 - Never set combustible items or furnishings near or under the lamp.
- Don’t #2 - Never put the lamp in or near water, in moist locations or outside.
- Don’t #3 - Don’t touch the bulb while the unit is on or it’s still hot.
For more information on operating and cleaning Nemco heat lamps, check out our collection of Nemco manuals online.