ORDERING & DELIVERY

Know what arrives. Plan how it gets there.

Use this checklist with the model you have chosen: confirm the offer, the full cost, delivery arrangements and what to record on arrival.

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Illustration of inspecting equipment packaging and delivery paperwork

BEFORE YOU ORDER

Confirm the equipment and the total quote.

Use the full model name and the seller’s written offer.

BEFORE THE TRUCK ARRIVES

Arrange access and unloading.

Confirm which delivery services are included; do not assume the driver will move or install the unit.

WHEN IT ARRIVES

Record the condition and the model.

Follow the seller and carrier’s instructions for inspection and reporting.

THREE EASY MISMATCHES

Check the small print that changes the purchase.

“Racks pictured” versus racks included

The TSM 100 product photo shows racks sold separately. Ask for an itemized list of the equipment included in the price.

A similar model name

The legacy 1000-SK/III differs from today’s 1000-SK. Match the controller and the original model documents.

Rack depth versus cabinet depth

The 1500-CXLD’s deeper racks also require more cabinet depth than the 1500-C. Check the route into the kitchen as well as the final position.

KEEP THE PURCHASE MOVING

Return to the question you still need to answer.

Confirm restaurant installation

Collect the model documents and review the proposed location.

Compare the cooking setup

Choose staff-managed, timed or probe-triggered holding.

Sources & how this guide was put together

We compare published model information, not hands-on test results. Manufacturer information was checked on September 6, 2026. Model names that include pounds are not a measured output promise for your menu.

The checklist is an ordering aid, not a record of installation approval or a summary of any seller’s contract. Confirm the terms on your actual offer. Product documents illustrate the kinds of model and configuration differences to check. Scene images illustrate purchase considerations.

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