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INSTALLATION &
OPERATION MANUAL
900A SERIES GAS GRIDDLES
MODEL
902A ML-52630
904A ML-52631
924A ML-52592
936A ML-52596
948A ML-52600
960A ML-52604
972A ML-52608
VULCAN-HART COMPANY, P.O. BOX 696, LOUISVILLE, KY 40201-0696, TEL. (502) 778-2791
FORM 30529 Rev. B (1-95) (Formerly 990408)
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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 STARTUP 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 GAS
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Installation, Operation and Care of 900A SERIES GAS GRIDDLES PLEASE RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Thoroughly read this entire manual and carefully follow all of the instructions provided. Your Vulcan Model 900A Series Gas Griddle is produced with quality workmanship and material. Proper installation, usage and maintenance of your griddle will result in many years of satisfactory performance. INSTALLATION UNCRATING CAUTION: Do not use a fork lift to remove the griddle from the skid; i
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ASSEMBLY Legs Place the griddle on its back. Screw the legs into the permanently fastened nuts on the four corners of the griddle. Hand-tighten the legs. Set the griddle in its installation location. Turn the adjustment screw at the bottom of each leg to level the griddle plate. Stand (Fig. 1) 1. Start external threaded end of leg extension into griddle frame. 1 1 2. On stands 72" or wider, attach undershelf brace to undershelf with /4-20 x /2 nut. 3. Start threaded end of adjustable leg
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GAS CONNECTIONS CAUTION: All gas supply connections and any pipe joint compound used must be resistant to the action of propane gases. Pipe gas supply to the griddle. Make sure the pipes are clean and free of obstructions, dirt, and piping compound. Codes require that a gas shutoff valve be installed in the gas line ahead of the griddle. All griddles are equipped with fixed orifices for use with natural or propane gas and no adjustment is necessary. Griddles for operation on natural or propane
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OPERATION WARNING: THE GRIDDLE AND ITS PARTS ARE HOT. USE CARE WHEN OPERATING, CLEANING AND SERVICING THE GRIDDLE. This griddle plate is steel, but the surface is relatively soft and can be scored or dented by carelessly using a spatula. Be careful not to dent, scratch, or gouge the plate surface. Do not try to knock off loose food that may be on the spatula by tapping the corner or the edge of the spatula on the griddle surface. CAUTION: Do not overheat the griddle plate by setting the the
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Red Reset Button PL-40557-1 Fig. 2 4. When gas at pilot has been burning for about 45 seconds, release the red button. If pilot does not remain lit, repeat the operation, allowing more time before releasing red reset button. Operating a Standard Griddle Turn the thermostat to the desired setting. Since all burners are lit from constantly burning pilots, this is all that is required to put the griddle into service. For the griddle plate, turn burners on about 15-20 minutes before cooking for pr
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1. Turn all burner valves to OFF. Wait 5 minutes to allow gas which may have accumulated in the burner compartment to escape. 2. Turn gas supply to the griddle ON. 3. Turn on the electric supply to the griddle by turning the toggle switch to ON. The red light will light. 4. At closing time, turn the toggle switch to OFF. The pilot, igniter, red light, and thermostat will be turned off. Operating a Griddle with the Electric Ignition Option 1. Turn the toggle switch to ON. The red light will l
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PILOT TIP PILOT REGULATING ADJUSTING VALVE SCREW MANIFOLD PL-50245 Fig. 3 CLEANING Empty the grease drawer at least daily. Clean the griddle regularly. A clean griddle looks better, lasts longer, and performs better. To produce evenly cooked, perfectly browned griddle products, keep the griddle free of carbonized grease. Carbonized grease on the surface hinders the transfer of heat from the griddle surface to the food. This results in spotty browning and loss of cooking efficiency. Worst of
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SUGGESTED TEMPERATURES & TIMES FOR GRIDDLING TABLE 1 Food Control Settings Time in Minutes American Fried Potatoes 375° F 3 to 4 Bacon 350° F6 Boiled Ham 375° F2 Beef Tenderloin 400° F 5 to 7 Canadian Bacon 350° F 3 to 4 Hamburgers 350° F 3 to 4 Club Steak 450° F 3 to 5 Ham Steak 400° F10 Sausage Links or Patties 350° F 3 to 4 French Toast 400° F 4 to 5 Pancakes 375° F2 Scrambled Eggs 300° F 3 to 4 Hard Fried Eggs 225-300° F 3 to 4 Soft Fried Eggs 250-300° F 2 to 3 Sunny Side Up Eggs 225-300° F
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GRIDDLE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE TABLE 2 Possible Cause Problem Fat appears to X X smoke excessively Food sticks to X XX griddle Food burned around edges or contains X XX dark specks Food undercooked X X inside Food tastes greasy or has objectionable XX X X off-flavor Noticeable build-up X X X of gum on griddle — 11 — Heat set too high Moisture in food may be turning into steam Griddle surface needs cleaning and/or seasoning Surface under food may not have been covered with enough cooking oil
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MAINTENANCE WARNING: THE GRIDDLE AND ITS PARTS ARE HOT. USE CARE WHEN OPERATING, CLEANING AND SERVICING THE GRIDDLE. WARNING: UNPLUG THE POWER CORD BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE ON THE GRIDDLE. A properly operated griddle should require practically no service. If the griddle appears to require service, before calling the service agency, check that personnel are following the procedures described in this manual. The following suggestions may be helpful: 1. Burner air shutter openings must
