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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS PLATINUM SERIES SECTIONAL RANGE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Before installing and operating this equipment, be sure everyone involved in its operation is fully trained and aware of precautions. Accidents and problems can be caused by failure to follow fundamental rules and precautions. The following symbols, found throughout this manual, alert you to potentially dangerous conditions to the operator, service personnel, or to the equipment. This symbol warns of immediate hazards that wil
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PLATINUM SERIES SECTIONAL RANGE INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Congratulations! You have purchased one of the finest pieces of heavy-duty commercial cooking equipment on the market. You will find that your new equipment, like all Southbend equipment, has been designed and manufactured to meet the toughest standards in the industry. Each piece of Southbend equipment is carefully engineered and designs are verified through laboratory tests and field installations. With proper care and field maintenance
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SPECIFICATIONS PLATINUM SERIES SECTIONAL RANGE SPECIFICATIONS NOTICE Local codes regarding installation vary greatly from one area to another. The National Fire Protection Association, Inc., states in its NFPA 96 latest edition that local codes are the “authority having jurisdiction” when it comes to installation requirements for equipment. Therefore, installations should comply with all local codes. Southbend reserves the right to change specifications and product design without notice. Such re
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PLATINUM SERIES SECTIONAL RANGE SPECIFICATIONS VENTILATION WARNING Improper ventilation can result in personal injury or death. Ventilation which fails to properly remove flue products can cause headaches, drowsiness, nausea, or could result in death. All gas appliances must be installed in such a manner that the flow of combustion and ventilation air is not obstructed. Provisions for adequate air supply must be provided. Do not obstruct the area under the control panel or below the oven door
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SPECIFICATIONS PLATINUM SERIES SECTIONAL RANGE Figure 2 Dimensions 43-1/2" (1105) Flue riser for “deep” depth-option extends rearward 6" (cooking surface area is same as for “standard” depth). 40" (1016) 37-1/2" (953) 34" (864) 20-1/2" (521) 11-3/4" (298) Front Gas Manifold 9-1/4" (235) 8-1/2" (216) SIDE VIEW of Flush-Burner Modular-Base Models 33-3/4" (with 24" flue riser with single shelf) (859) 12-1/2" (318) SIDE VIEW of Flush-Burner 16"-Wide Cabinet-Base Models 37-1/2" 24" (953) (610) 9-1/4"
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SPECIFICATIONS PLATINUM SERIES SECTIONAL RANGE UTILITY REQUIREMENTS AND CRATED WEIGHT GAS ELECTRICITY Crated Weight Model Width Base Type Top Type Natural Gas Propane 120V 208/240V pounds (kg) (BTU/hour) (BTU/hour) (amps) (amps) P12C-B 12" cabinet 2 flush open-burners 66,000 60,000 - - 200 (91) P12N-B 12" modular 2 flush open-burners 66,000 60,000 - - 130 (59) P16C-C 16" cabinet charbroiler 40,000 36,000 - - 220 (100) P16C-G 16" cabinet standard griddle 40,000 36,000 - - 270 (122) P16C-H 16" cab
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OPERATION PLATINUM SERIES SECTIONAL RANGE OPERATION DANGER EXPLOSION HAZARD In the event a gas odor is detected, shut down equipment at the main shut off valve. Immediately call the emergency phone number of your gas supplier. CAUTION If a pilot flame pilot should go out, the flow of gas to the corresponding burner is NOT interrupted. Consequently, it is the responsibility of the operator to check the ignition of each burner immediately EVERY TIME a burner is turned on. Should ignition fail
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PLATINUM SERIES SECTIONAL RANGE OPERATION Figure 4 Operation of Open-Burner Sections Each 12"-wide or 16"-wide section has two control knobs. When done cooking, turn the appropriate control knob to The left knob controls the rear burner, while the right knob OFF. (The pilot should remain lit). controls the front burner. Each knob can be turned to OFF or Each burner has a pilot located beside the burner. To light a to any position in the range from LOW to HIGH. pilot, do the following: To start c
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OPERATION PLATINUM SERIES SECTIONAL RANGE Figure 5 Operation of Uniform Hot-Top Section Each 16"-wide section has one control knob, which can be When done cooking, turn the appropriate control knob to turned to OFF or to any position in the range from LOW to OFF. (The pilot should remain lit). HIGH. When the control is set to HIGH, the hot top surface Each 16"-wide section has two burners, each of which has a will heat to about 700°F (370°C). pilot located near the front of the burner. To light
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PLATINUM SERIES SECTIONAL RANGE OPERATION Figure 6 Operation of Graduated Hot-Top Section Each 32"-wide section has one control knob, which can be When done cooking, turn the control knob to OFF. (The pilot turned to OFF or to any position in the range from LOW to should remain lit). HIGH. When the control is set to HIGH, the round center Each 32"-wide section has one burner. The pilot is located section will heat to about 725°F (385°C), the ring-shaped adjacent to the burner. To light the pilot
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OPERATION PLATINUM SERIES SECTIONAL RANGE Figure 7 Operation of Charbroiler Section Each 12"-wide or 16"-wide section has one control knob, When done cooking, turn the appropriate control knob to which can be turned to OFF, HIGH, or LOW. Each 6"-wide OFF. (The pilot should remain lit). burner top-grate can be turned over to provide either wide Each 12"-wide or 16"-wide section has two burners, each of branding marks or narrower branding marks with channels to which has a pilot located near the f
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OPERATION PLATINUM SERIES SECTIONAL RANGE Figure 9 Operation of Standard (Non-Thermostatic) Griddle Sections Each 16"-wide section has one control knob, which can be When necessary while cooking, pull out and empty the turned to OFF, HIGH, or LOW. grease drawer. To start cooking, turn the appropriate control knob to HIGH. When done cooking, turn the appropriate control knob to Check that the burner ignites. The gas does NOT OFF. (The pilot should remain lit). automatically shut off if the burner
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PLATINUM SERIES SECTIONAL RANGE OPERATION Figure 10 Operation of Thermostatic Griddle Sections Each 16"-wide section has one control knob that can be Each 16" or 32" griddle section has a single pilot that is lit turned to OFF, or to any temperature in the range 150°F to using a long match inserted thorough a hole in the front 400°F (66°C to 204°C). valve panel. (A 48"-wide griddle has two pilots.) To light the pilot, do the following: To start cooking, turn on the appropriate control knob. Chec
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PLATINUM SERIES SECTIONAL RANGE OPERATION SUGGESTIONS FOR COOKING USING A CONVECTION OVEN As a guide, set oven temperatures 25 to 50 degrees lower than called for in recipes using conventional (non- convection) ovens. FROZEN ENTREE PRODUCTS: Punch holes in lid before heating. Tent lid if product has a tendency to stick, i.e., lasagna or macaroni and cheese. Use manufacturer’s convection oven directions for time and temperature or reduce conventional oven temperature 50 degrees for a 6-1/2 size p
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OPERATION PLATINUM SERIES SECTIONAL RANGE CORRECTING PROBLEMS WHEN COOKING WITH A CONVECTION OVEN If… then… Cakes are dark on the sides and not done in the center… lower oven temperature. Cake edges are too brown… reduce number of pans or lower oven temperature. Cakes have light outer color… raise temperature. Cake settles slightly in the center… bake longer or raise oven temperature slightly. Do not open doors too often for long periods. Pies have uneven color… reduce number of pies per rack. M
