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INSTALLATION &
OPERATION MANUAL
VRH SERIES
OVENS
MODELS:
VRH8 ML-152020
VRH88 ML-152021
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VULCAN 3600 NORTH POINT BLVD.
DIVISION OF ITW FOOD EQUIPMENT GROUP, LLC BALTIMORE, MD 21222
www.vulcanequipment.com Vulcan ©2011 All Rights Reserved F-41207 (07-11)
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VRH SERIES OVENS F-41207 (07-11) IMPORTANT FOR YOUR SAFETY THIS MANUAL HAS BEEN PREPARED FOR PERSONNEL QUALIFIED TO INSTALL ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT, WHO SHOULD PERFORM THE INITIAL FIELD START- UP AND ADJUSTMENTS OF THE EQUIPMENT COVERED BY THIS MANUAL. FOR YOUR SAFETY DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS OR LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITYOF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE. Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service, or maintenance can cause p
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VRH SERIES OVENS F-41207 (07-11) TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT FOR YOUR SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 PRINCIPLES OF COOK & HOLD OVENS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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VRH SERIES OVENS F-41207 (07-11) GENERAL INTRODUCTION PRINCIPLES OF Vulcan Ovens are produced with quality COOK & HOLD OVENS workmanship and material. Proper installation, usage, and maintenance of Vulcan Cook & Hold Ovens are your oven will result in many years of designed and perfected for cooking at a satisfactory performance. lower temperature. The principles of Low Temperature Cooking and Holding The Vulcan Cook & Hold Oven is more can be summarized into sever
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VRH SERIES OVENS F-41207 (07-11) temperature of the meat does not Reduced Labor Cost: Your cooks do exceed 140 ⁰F, the process will continue. not have to come in early to put roasts Once the temperature reaches 140 ⁰F in or stay late to take them out of the the process will stop, because the oven. Holding banquet foods in a enzymes will be deactivated. Vulcan Cook & Hold Oven reduces that last minute party prep to almost nothing. This tenderization process makes the meat m
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VRH SERIES OVENS F-41207 (07-11) INSTALLATION Before installing, verify that the electrical service agrees with the CLEANING: specifications on the rating plate The oven should be thoroughly cleaned located on the lower back corner of prior to putting into service. Refer to the oven. (Fig. 4) If the supply and cleaning instructions in this manual. equipment requirements do not agree, do not proceed with unpacking and installation. Contact your Vulcan LOCATION: Customer Serv
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VRH SERIES OVENS F-41207 (07-11) ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS ELECTRICAL CODES & STANDARDS: ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS: The oven must be installed in The oven is factory wired for single accordance with: phase 208/240 volt or three phase operation. All ovens are equipped with In the United States of America: a 6 foot cord and NEMA 6-15, 6-30, 6- 1. State and Local Codes. 50, or a 15-30 plug as standard equipment. (Fig. 3) 2. National Electrical Code, ANSI/ . NFPA-70 (l
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VRH SERIES OVENS F-41207 (07-11) OPERATION CONTROLS BEFORE FIRST USE The Oven and its parts The Oven and its parts are hot. Be very careful when operating, are hot. Be very careful when operating, cleaning, or servicing the oven. cleaning, or servicing the oven. All operating controls are located on the 1. Thoroughly clean the oven front Control Panel(s). The oven is before initial use. Please refer supplied with individual operating to cleaning instructions in this
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VRH SERIES OVENS F-41207 (07-11) 6. Check that the Holding OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Temperature Indicator Light is illuminated. The Oven and its parts are hot. Be very careful when operating, Each Oven is equipped with cooling cleaning, or servicing the oven. fans. The cooling fans may not operate when the oven is first turned on. The 1. Turn Cooking temperature cooling fans operate only when the knob to desired Cooking thermostat, to which they are temperature. c
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VRH SERIES OVENS F-41207 (07-11) SHUTDOWN EXTENDED SHUTDOWN The Oven and its parts The Oven and its parts are hot. Be very careful when operating, are hot. Be very careful when operating, cleaning, or servicing the oven. cleaning, or servicing the oven. Perform the following procedure to shut 1. Turn Holding Temperature knob down the oven for an extended period of and Cooking Temperature time. knob counter-clockwise until they stop at the Off position.. 1. Perform the SH
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VRH SERIES OVENS F-41207 (07-11) MAINTENANCE HEAVY-DUTY CLEANING: CLEANING For heavy-duty cleaning, use warm water, a degreaser, and a plastic, The Oven and its parts stainless steel, or scotch-brite pad. are hot. Be very careful when operating, Never rub in a circular motion. Always cleaning, or servicing the oven. rub gently in the direction of the steel grain. Rinse thoroughly and wipe dry Always unplug with a soft cloth. electrical power supply before cleaning
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VRH SERIES OVENS F-41207 (07-11) 2. Never use steel wool – which the protective film to thicken. This is will leave behind particles that will unsightly, but is not a sign of permanent rust. damage. 3. Never use acid-based or To remove heat tint, follow the routine chloride containing cleaning cleaning procedure. Stubborn heat tint solutions – which will break will require heavy-duty cleaning. To down the protective film. reduce heat tint, limit the exposure of equipment to
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VRH SERIES OVENS F-41207 (07-11) COOKING The cooking rack is simply placed inside INTRODUCTION a standard 18” x 26” sheet tray (2/1 Gastronome) and the product which is This cooking guide has been produced to be cooked and held is placed on top for your Vulcan Cook & Hold Oven of the cooking rack. When more than System. It should be used as a handy one product is being prepared, the food reference when using your oven. The products should not be cramped guide has been deve
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VRH SERIES OVENS F-41207 (07-11) COOKING AND HOLDING GUIDE Please note that as products vary, as well as other elements such as altitude, so shall actual cooking times and temperatures. These should be adjusted as needed based upon your actual experience. Finished product temperatures should be verified manually, prior to serving, in order to insure food safety. MAX. (DETAILS) COOK COOK HOLD INTERNAL LOADING PRODUCT WEIGHT TIME TEMP. HOLD TIME TEMP. TEMP. GUIDELINES (USDA #
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VRH SERIES OVENS F-41207 (07-11) MAX. (DETAILS) COOK COOK HOLD INTERNAL LOADING PRODUCT WEIGHT TIME TEMP. HOLD TIME TEMP. TEMP. GUIDELINES Chicken Pieces 10 lbs. 2¼ hrs. 1 hr. max. 150 ⁰ F 170 ⁰ F 10 lbs. per shelf 250 ⁰ F Whole Chickens 20 lbs. 2½ hrs. 250 ⁰ F 5 hrs. max 150 ⁰ F 170 ⁰ F 6 per shelf Whole Turkeys 20 lbs. 4½ hrs. 250 ⁰ F 5 hrs. max. 170 ⁰ F 170 ⁰ F 2 per shelf Turkey Breast ₇ 160 ⁰ F 160 ⁰ F 10 lbs. 4 hrs. 250 ⁰ F 1 hr. 3 per shelf Rack of Lamb 18 lbs. 3½ hrs. 3 h
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VRH SERIES OVENS F-41207 (07-11) RETHERMALIZATION GUIDE OVEN REHEAT HOLD MIN. HOLD ENTRÉE TEMP. TIME TEMP. TIME Baked Rotini 225 ⁰F 160 ⁰F 60 min. 20 min. Beef & Noodles 225 ⁰F 54 min. 160 ⁰F 20 min. 225 ⁰F 165 ⁰F Breaded Chicken Pattie on Bun 60 min. 20 min. Burrito 250 ⁰F 48 min. 160 ⁰F 20 min. 200 ⁰F 155 ⁰F Cheesy Bread/Italian Dunker Sauce 54 min. 15 min. Cheesy Chili 225 ⁰F 54 min. 160 ⁰F 15 min. 225 ⁰F 160 ⁰F Chicken & Noodles 54 min. 20 min. Chicken & Rice 225 ⁰F 54 min
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VRH SERIES OVENS F-41207 (07-11) LOCKOUT / TAGOUT PROCEDURE Always perform the Lockout / Tagout Procedure before removing any sheet metal panels or attempting to service this equipment. The Lockout / Tagout Procedure is used to protect personnel working on an electrical appliance. Before performing any type of maintenance or service on an electrically operated appliance, follow these steps: 1. In electrical box, place unit’s circuit breaker into OFF position. 2. Pla
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VRH SERIES OVENS F-41207 (07-11) TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOMS POSSIBLE CAUSES REMEDY Oven not connected to Connect oven to power power source source ON/OFF switch not Press Power ON/OFF switch Oven not operating ON to ON No power Check circuit breaker This is normal when unit is cold. If unit is above 150 ⁰F., Indicator Lights are lit but Oven is below 150 ⁰F. Contact Authorized Service Cooling Fan(s) are NOT Provider. operating Defective: connection, Contact Authorized Service wirin
