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INSTALLATION &
OPERATION MANUAL
VCH SERIES
OVENS *
MODELS:
VCH5 ML-126365
VCH8 ML-126366
VCH16 ML-126367
VCH88 ML-126368
VRT SERIES
OVENS *
MODELS:
VRT32I ML-138024
*Manufactured 2010
For additional information on Vulcan-Hart or to locate an authorized parts
and service provider in your area, visit our website at www.vulcanhart.com
VULCAN-HART 3600 NORTH POINT BLVD.
DIVISION OF ITW FOOD EQUIPMENT GROUP, LLC BALTIMORE, MD 21222
www.vulcanh
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VCH & VRT SERIES OVENS F-41162 (07-10) 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 ca
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VCH & VRT SERIES OVENS F-41162 (07-10) TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT FOR YOUR SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 PRINCIPLES OF COOK & HOLD OVENS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
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VCH & VRT SERIES OVENS F-41162 (07-10) GENERAL INTRODUCTION PRINCIPLES OF COOK & HOLD OVENS Vulcan-Hart Ovens are produced with quality workmanship and material. Vulcan Cook & Hold Ovens are Proper installation, usage, and designed and perfected for cooking at a maintenance of your oven will result in lower temperature. The principles of many years of satisfactory performance. Low Temperature Cooking and Holding can be summarized into several The Vulcan Cook & Hold Oven
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VCH & VRT SERIES OVENS F-41162 (07-10) Once the temperature reaches 140 ⁰F Reduced Energy Costs: It costs significantly less to run a Vulcan Cook & the process will stop, because the hold Oven instead of a conventional enzymes will be deactivated. oven. Also, in most areas, no exhaust hood is needed. This tenderization process makes the meat more flavorful. It is similar to aging Reduced Shrinkage of Product: You meat before it is sold. The longer the can cut your percent of
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VCH & VRT SERIES OVENS F-41162 (07-10) 4. Do not require a ventilation hood. 5. Are accurate, plus or minus 5 ⁰F. 6. Are easy to clean. (Power module lifts off.) (Fig. 1) 7. Have stainless steel construction inside and out. Fig. 1 INSTALLATION Before installing, verify that the 2. Check under oven or separate electrical service agrees with the package for racks, pans, etc. specifications on the rating plate located on the lower bac
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VCH & VRT SERIES OVENS F-41162 (07-10) VRT TOP VIEW MOUNTING BRACKETS (2 per side) MOUNTING BRACKETS VRT SIDE VIEW Fig. 2 B Fig. 2 A 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
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VCH & VRT SERIES OVENS F-41162 (07-10) OPERATION ADJ / SET CONTROLS ADJ / SET Knob allows Adjustment and Setting changes. The Oven and its parts are hot. Be very careful when operating, START cleaning, or servicing the oven. Start Button will start the operation or pre-set settings. All operating controls are located on the front Control Panel(s). The oven is BEFORE FIRST USE supplied with individual operating controls for each oven cavity. 1. Thoroughly cle
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VCH & VRT SERIES OVENS F-41162 (07-10) 4. Turn ADJ/SET Knob to desired PRE-PROGRAMMED CYCLES cook temperature. The Oven can be programmed for 9 5. Push ADJ/SET Knob to set cooking/holding cycles. To program cooking temperature. each cycle, P-1 through 9, use the following instructions. Hold Temp. starts blinking. PROGRAMMING: 6. Turn ADJ/SET Knob to desired holding temperature. From the “Idle State” while the Time is blinking: 7. Push ADJ/SET Knob to set
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VCH & VRT SERIES OVENS F-41162 (07-10) The oven has cooling/exhaust fans 8. Rotate the ADJ/SET Knob to desired holding temperature. located at the left side of the unit. These fans may not operate when the 9. Press the ADJ/SET Knob to oven is first turned on. The cooling accept Hold Temp. /exhaust fans only operate when the thermostat to which they are connected OPERATING: requires them to cool the electrical components. 1. Switch ON/OFF Switch to ON. 5. Check that the heat
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VCH & VRT SERIES OVENS F-41162 (07-10) ERR TOO HOT – ALARM SHUTDOWN The Oven and its parts The oven reports an “Over are hot. Be very careful when operating, Temperature Condition” any time the cleaning, or servicing the oven. oven temperature reaches 400 ⁰F or higher. 1. Switch ON/OFF switch to OFF position. When this condition exists, the oven will sound an audible alarm by emitting a 2. Open door slightly to allow triple beep (3 quick short beeps) every ventilat
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VCH & VRT SERIES OVENS F-41162 (07-10) 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 cle
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VCH & VRT SERIES OVENS F-41162 (07-10) 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 equipme
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VCH & VRT SERIES OVENS F-41162 (07-10) 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
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VCH & VRT SERIES OVENS F-41162 (07-10) 3. Proof yeast products about 50% BAKERY PRODUCTS less than usual. The Cook & Hold Oven System is much 4. Rotate pans, when product is more than a prime rib oven. Unlike our about ½ done, as you would with competitors, you can do a full range of any oven. bakery products. By observing a few simple rules, you can bake: cakes, Baking time takes a little longer in the muffins, cookies, pies, breads, puff Cook & Hold Oven, but the re
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VCH & VRT SERIES OVENS F-41162 (07-10) 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 (
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VCH & VRT SERIES OVENS F-41162 (07-10) MAX. (DETAILS) COOK COOK HOLD INTERNAL LOADING PRODUCT WEIGHT TIME TEMP. HOLD TIME TEMP. TEMP. GUIDELINES Chicken Wings 10 lbs. 45 min. n/a 150 ⁰ F 165 ⁰ F 10 lbs. per shelf 350 ⁰ F Chicken Pieces 10 lbs. 2¼ hrs. 250 ⁰ F 1 hr. max. 150 ⁰ F 170 ⁰ F 10 lbs. per shelf Whole Chickens 20 lbs. 2½ hrs. 250 ⁰ F 5 hrs. max 150 ⁰ F 170 ⁰ F 6 per shelf 160 ⁰ F 170 ⁰ F Rotisserie Chicken 16-17 lbs. 2½ hrs. 275 ⁰ F 1 hr. max. 6 per shelf Whole Turkeys 20 lb
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VCH & VRT SERIES OVENS F-41162 (07-10) 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 5
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