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INSTALLATION &
OPERATION MANUAL
®
VFB12 ELECTRIC FLASHBAKE OVEN
VFB12 ML-114905 (Without Power Cord)
VFB12 ML-114908 (With Power Cord)
VULCAN-HART COMPANY, P.O. BOX 696, LOUISVILLE, KY 40201-0696, TEL. (502) 778-2791
FORM 31020 (4-97)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL 3 INSTALLATION 3 Unpacking 3 Location 3 Installation Codes and Standards 4 Assembly 4 Exhaust Duct Installation 4 Electrical Connections 5 Start-up Testing 6 OPERATION 8 Precautions 8 Controls 8 Programming the VFB12 FlashBake Oven 9 Recipe Options and Limits 10 Lamp Center and Outer Power Levels 10 Creating a "Standard" Cook Method Recipe 11 Creating a Two-Step Cook Method Recipe 13 Operating the VFB12 Oven 15 Cook Cycle Counter 17 Cooking Hints 17 High Through-Put Vol
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Installation, Operation and Care of ® VULCAN MODEL VFB12 FLASHBAKE OVEN KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE GENERAL Your Vulcan FlashBake oven is a versatile oven that employs a revolutionary high quality, high-speed cooking technology. The baking process is so fast that food retains its natural juices. Bread products brown and become crisp while vegetables retain their color and texture. FlashBake ovens use visible and infrared light energy to cook by radiative heat transfer. The infrared
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There must be a 3" (76 mm) clearance on each side of the oven. The area behind the oven around the blower must be kept clear of obstructions and allow for free air circulation. If your oven is equipped with the power cord and plug, ensure that the cord can be plugged into the appropriate outlet. INSTALLATION CODES AND STANDARDS The VFB12 FlashBake oven must be installed in accordance with: In the United States of America: 1. State and local codes. 2. National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA-70 (lat
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The other end of the duct can be vented into an existing hood, or to the outside in a manner consistent with local building codes. The exhaust duct must not be less than 4" (101.5 mm) in diameter, and a recommended maximum length of 4 to 6 feet (1219-1829 mm) , depending on operating conditions. The duct should be made of metal suitable for high temperature use. Be sure there are no bends in the duct that will restrict air flow. Depending on the length of the duct required, it may be necessar
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"Stinger" Location Ground Ground Receptacle PL-52644 3 PHASE 240 VOLT RECEPTACLE Fig. 2 ELECTRICAL DATA NEMA Max. Max. Typical Typical Breaker Me odelVe oltagPs has Cycle Recepta- Power Current Power Current Size cle V0 FB1221 08/24 6W 01A 1.9 k 5W 6 9A k 4A 3 6R 0 14-60 V0 FB1223 08/24 6W 01A 1.9 k 3W 5 9A k 2* 7 40 0 A 15-5 *50A if cord connected. START-UP TESTING After the oven is connected to the supply circuit, perform the following tests to ensure that the oven is operating properly. Lamp
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Press the 1 button to begin the lamp test. The door will lock and the lamps will each turn on briefly. After each lamp is turned on successfully, the display will report Lamp OK. If all lamps pass, the oven will automatically return to the normal operating mode. If a lamp does not operate properly, the test will stop and the display will show the number of the lamp that failed. Lamp 2 Lamp Error ------->> Press Any Key <<------- Press any key to continue the test. At the end of the test, the
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OPERATION WARNING: THE OVEN AND ITS PARTS ARE HOT. USE CARE WHEN OPERATING, CLEANING, OR SERVICING THE OVEN. PRECAUTIONS • Never attempt to open the oven door while a cook cycle is in progress. Never attempt to operate the oven with the door open. • Do not operate the oven without the grill, or with missing or damaged lamp shields. • Never operate the oven without food inside. • Before removing a pan from the oven, prepare a place to put the hot pan. Do not place the hot pan on wood, plastic
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DISPLAY — The display screen, located at the top of the control panel provides a constant indication of the oven status. It is also used for programming the oven and for the display of information and diagnostic messages. START — Press this button to begin cooking with the programmed recipe that is currently displayed. After this button is pressed, the door will lock, the blower will start, and the oven will start cooking. ADD TIME — Press this button after the cook cycle has completed if addi
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Next, a screen for selecting a cook method is displayed. Select A Cook Method 1 = Standard 2 = Two-Step There are two methods of cooking with the FlashBake oven. They are called STANDARD and TWO-STEP. See pages 11 and 13 for a description of each method. Press the number corresponding to the cook method desired. The screens following will be specific to that cook method. To Save a Recipe or Exit Programming Mode At any time during the programming of a recipe, the SAVE button can be pressed to
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Changing the top outer and bottom outer power levels will have a greater effect on cooking times and browning than changing the center power levels. This is because outer intensities contain 70% of the cooking energy, while the center intensities only contain 30% of the cooking energy. Lamp Positions TOP BOTTOM Outer Center Grill Lamp Positions TOP BOTTOM Outer Center Grill PL-52645 Fig. 4 CREATING A "STANDARD" COOK METHOD RECIPE The STANDARD cook mode allows the operator to control the amount
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Cook Time The cook time is the total amount of time the product will be cooked for this recipe. The time is entered in minutes and seconds using the 1 through 0 buttons. As the 1 through 0 buttons are pressed, the number enters in the right column and is shifted to the left as subsequent numbers are entered. Recipe 1 Enter Cook Time = 1:30 Then Press NEXT To get the 1 minute and 30 second value shown above, press the 1 button followed by the 3 button and then the 0 button. After entering t
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Standard Recipe Display This screen is displayed after the recipe is saved, indicating the new settings as programmed. Recipe 1 0:00 Top 8 Bottom 3 Time 1:30 The clock on the top line at the right of the screen is the countdown timer for the cook cycle. It indicates the time remaining in the cook cycle. CREATING A TWO-STEP COOK METHOD RECIPE The TWO-STEP cook mode uses two steps to cook the food. The first step uses the oven's maximum power (Power Level 10 top and bottom lamps) to "blast" th
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Step 2 Time Recipe 1 Step 2 Enter Time For Step 2 = 2:05 Then Press NEXT Use the 0 through 9 buttons to enter the standard cook portion of the time. Press 2, 0, 5 to enter the 2 minutes and 5 seconds shown. Press the NEXT button to proceed to the next screen. Zone Power Recipe 1 Step 2 Enter Power 0-10 For Top Center = 8 Then Press NEXT Press the 8 button to enter power level 8 as shown. Press the NEXT button to proceed to the next screen. Recipe 1 Step 2 Enter Power
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Do You Want To Save This New Recipe 2 1 = Yes 2 = No Press the 1 button to store the new settings in memory. Two-Step Recipe Display This screen displays the saved programmed information for a Two-Step recipe. Recipe 2 0:00 Top Ctr 8 Outer 10 Btm Ctr 3 Outer 2 Time 1:20 + 2:05 = 3:25 The clock on the top line at the right of the screen is the countdown timer for the cook cycle. It indicates the time remaining in the overall cook c
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Once a recipe is programmed, it can be used again and again by selecting it and pressing the START button. Starting a Recipe All cooking must be done with the grill in place. To begin a cook cycle, place the pan with the product on the grill and close the door (pizza may be placed directly on the grill). Then select the recipe, using the 1 through 0 button that corresponds to the recipe created for that product, then press the START button. The door will lock, the high power will engage, the
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COOK CYCLE COUNTER The FlashBake oven is equipped with a cook cycle counter. This counter keeps a continuous log of the number of cook cycles performed by the oven. A cycle is counted when a recipe that lasts for more than approximately 30 seconds is completed. The cook cycle counter is displayed after the ON/OFF button is pressed to turn the oven ON. After the welcome message, the display will show the number of cook cycles and the version of software for a moment before the normal recipe scr
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To make the adjustment, press the 1 button. Pressing the 2 button will take you to the normal programming screen for the cook time. Pressing the 1 button will take you to the following screen: Recipe 1 1 = lighter . . . 5 = darker Enter (1-5) = 3 Then Press NEXT The factory setting for this adjustment is 3. If your product was getting darker with each successive cook, try changing the setting to 2 or 1. If your product was getting lighter, try changing the setting to 4 or 5. As a guideline,
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Approved Cleaning Materials and Procedures Cleaners • Mild dish soap - Use any mild food service type dish soap for the interior cleaning. Be sure that the soap is non-caustic. • Citrus 2000 Multi-Purpose Ready To Use • Pro Formula 409 - Use for interior walls. • Windex Powerized Formula - Use for cleaning the door window interior and exterior. • Norcross Bar-Be-Que and Grill Cleaner - Use this to clean the stainless steel grill. Be sure the grill is only cleaned when it is out of the oven. •
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10. Clean the inside of the oven door window with a cloth dampened with window cleaner. If necessary, use a nylon scouring pad to remove baked on grease. Wipe the window clean with a cloth or paper towel dampened with window cleaner. CAUTION: Do not use abrasives on the reflective inside door surface. 11. With a clean cloth dampened with a food quality sanitizer, wipe the entire interior cavity of the oven, working from the back forward. 12. Clean the exterior of the oven with a soft cloth d
