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INSTALLATION &
OPERATION MANUAL
ECONOLINE SERIES GAS
RESTAURANT RANGES
MODEL
36L77R ML-52113
60L77R ML-52114
160L77R ML-52115
260L77R ML-52116
VULCAN-HART COMPANY, P.O. BOX 696, LOUISVILLE, KY 40201-0696, TEL. (502) 778-2791
FORM 30752 Rev. A (2-96) (Formerly 114583)
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IMPORTANT FOR YOUR SAFETY THIS MANUAL HAS BEEN PREPARED FOR PERSONNEL QUALIFIED TO INSTALL GAS EQUIPMENT, WHO SHOULD PERFORM THE INITIAL FIELD START-UP AND ADJUSTMENTS OF THE EQUIPMENT COVERED BY THIS MANUAL. POST IN A PROMINENT LOCATION THE INSTRUCTIONS TO BE FOLLOWED IN THE EVENT THE SMELL OF GAS IS DETECTED. THIS INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED FROM THE LOCAL GAS SUPPLIER. IMPORTANT IN THE EVENT A GAS ODOR IS DETECTED, SHUT DOWN UNITS AT MAIN SHUTOFF VALVE AND CONTACT THE LOCAL GAS COMPANY OR GA
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TABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Installation, Operation and Care of ECONOLINE SERIES GAS RESTAURANT RANGES KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE GENERAL Your Vulcan Econoline Range is produced with quality workmanship and material. Proper installation, usage and maintenance of your range will result in many years of satisfactory performance. Vulcan- Hart Company suggests that you thoroughly read this entire manual and carefully follow all of the instructions provided. INSTALLATION Before installing, verify that the type of g
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LOCATION CAUTION: The equipment area must be kept free and clear of combustible substances. The range, when installed, must have a minimum clearance from combustible and non-combustible construction of 6" at the sides and 6" at the rear. The installation location must allow adequate clearances for servicing and proper operation. A minimum front clearance of 40" is required. The range must be installed so that the flow of combustion and ventilation air will not be obstructed. Adequate clearance
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CONNECT GAS LINE STRAIN RELIEF HERE PL-51219 Fig. 2 If it is necessary to disconnect the restraint, turn off the gas supply before disconnection. Reconnect the restraint before turning the gas supply on and returning the range to its installation position. High Shelf The high shelf for this range is shipped as shown in Fig. 3 and is included in the range crate. Fig. 3 With top cooking plates in their normal positions, assemble splasher back to range (Fig. 4), and fasten in place with #10 shee
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Fig. 4 Fig. 5 Broiler-Griddle Section Vulcan Econoline Range Broilers are equipped with ceramic radiants for the most efficient operation. These radiants are packed separately in the range oven. Proper installation positions of the radiants are shown in Fig. 6. Fig. 6 — 7 —
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Conventional Griddles Vulcan Econoline Ranges with conventional griddles have fire brick under the griddle section. The bricks are packed separately in the range oven. Fig. 7 shows the proper installation positions. All griddles have grease collectors which must be installed on the side of the range (Fig. 8). Model 36FL77R Shown Fig. 7 Griddle area shown with protective shipping solvent Fig. 8 — 8 —
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LEVELING Check the leveling of the range. Place a carpenter's level inside the oven cavity across the oven rack. Level the range from front to back and from side to side. To adjust the leveling of the range, tilt the range to one side and, using channel locks, unscrew the adjustable leg insert as required. Repeat this procedure as necessary for each leg. Casters for this range are of the non-leveling type. Therefore, the floor must be level. If floor surface is not level, the range will expe
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Fig. 9 Fig. 10 Unless manifold pressure on all connected appliances is the same, a separate regulator must be supplied for all ranges having different manifold pressures. A leak limiter is supplied with every regulator to allow excess gas pressure to escape. Do not obstruct leak limiter on gas pressure regulator as obstruction may cause regulator to malfunction. WARNING: PRIOR TO LIGHTING, CHECK ALL JOINTS IN THE GAS SUPPLY LINE FOR LEAKS. USE SOAP AND WATER SOLUTION. DO NOT USE AN OPEN FLAME
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Information on the construction and installation of ventilating hoods may be obtained from the standard for "Vapor Removal from Cooking Equipment," NFPA No. 96 (latest edition), available from the National Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269. Adequate air should be provided in the kitchen to replace air taken out by the ventilating system. Do not permit fans to blow directly at the range. Whenever possible, avoid open windows next to the range. Avoid wall-type fans
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OPERATION WARNING: THE RANGE AND ITS PARTS ARE HOT. BE VERY CAREFUL WHEN OPERATING, CLEANING OR SERVICING THE RANGE. The Econoline Range does not require special recipes. You may wish to use a temperature up to 25°F higher or lower to obtain the particular product results that you prefer. CONTROLS (Fig. 11) Thermostat Dial — Allows operator to regulate oven temperature from low to 500°F. Open Top Burner Valve Knob — Regulates gas flow to top burners. Flame increases by turning knob countercl
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Oven Pilot 1. Turn main gas supply ON. Remove lower front panel and lift lighting hole cover. 2. Depress the reset button located behind the lower front panel and light pilot with a lit taper (Fig. 12). Continue to hold reset button in for 1 minute. 3. If pilot fails to light, turn main gas supply OFF and wait 5 minutes before repeating Steps 1 and 2. 4. After pilot is lit, turn the thermostat dial to the desired setting. Fig. 12 Nightly Shutdown: Turn oven thermostat OFF. Extended Shutdown 1.
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4. If any pilot fails to light or extinguishes, ensure that the burner valve knob is in the OFF position. Wait 5 minutes, then relight. 5. After all pilots are lit, ensure that all burners are operational. To ignite burners, turn the burner valve knobs fully ON, starting from left to right. 6. Turn burners OFF and reassemble top sections. Nightly Shutdown: Turn burner valve knobs OFF. Extended Shutdown 1. Turn burner valve knobs OFF. 2. Turn main gas supply OFF. Broiler/Griddle Pilot The broile
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To season, heat griddle top section at a low burner setting. Pour one ounce of cooking oil per square foot of surface over the griddle top section. With an insulated cloth, spread the oil over the entire griddle surface to create a thin film. Wipe off any excess oil with an insulated cloth. Repeat this procedure 2 to 3 times until the griddle has a slick, mirrorlike surface. RACK ARRANGEMENTS The Econoline Series Oven is equipped with one rack per oven section. Each oven section has two rack
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To remove the rack, reverse the procedure by raising the rear of the oven rack support hooks above the runner and pulling the rack forward (Fig. 14). Fig. 14 PREHEATING Oven Turn thermostat control to the desired cooking temperature and preheat oven for 25 minutes. The automatic heat control will cut gas and food costs if properly used. Do not operate oven at maximum heat when it is not necessary. Turn thermostat down to 250°F or OFF when oven is not in use or during idle cooking periods. Ran
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1. Turn the three burner valve knobs fully ON. 2. After preheating for 5 minutes, turn the burner valve knobs down until the desired flame or heating level is achieved. 3. Position removable grid into one of the two slide positions, depending on which will achieve the proper product preparation results. CLEANING Ranges Wipe top daily, while still warm, with a grease absorbing cloth to remove spillovers, grease, etc., before they burn in. A crust on top of the range looks unsightly and slows dow
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Oven Clean oven and oven door daily, especially if fruit pies or tomato sauces were baked, meats roasted, and if there have been spillovers. Do not use scouring powder. It is extremely difficult to remove completely, and can build up accumulations that will damage the oven. Remove nickel plated racks and rack supports daily and clean in a sink. After processing some foods at low temperatures, odors may linger in the oven. These odors may be cleared by setting the thermostat at 500°F and allowi
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MAINTENANCE WARNING: THE RANGE AND ITS PARTS ARE HOT. BE VERY CAREFUL WHEN OPERATING, CLEANING OR SERVICING THE RANGE. VENT When cool, the vent of this range should be checked every six months for obstructions. SERVICE AND PARTS INFORMATION To obtain service and parts information concerning the ranges covered in this manual, contact the Vulcan-Hart Service Agency in your area (refer to listing supplied with the range), or Vulcan-Hart Company Service Department at the address or phone number sh
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TROUBLESHOOTING OVEN PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSES Too much bottom heat. 1. Insufficient heat input. 2. Overactive flue. Uneven bake. 1. Too low temperature. 2. Improper operation. Side burning. 1. Improper bypass setting. 2. Fluctuating gas pressure. Too much top heat. 1. Too high temperature. 2. Faulty ventilation. 3. Excessive heat input. 4. Thermostat calibration. Uneven bake side-to-side. 1. Range not level side-to-side. 2. Oven burner, bottom or baffles improperly installed. Uneven b
