Groen CFPC-3 Installation Manual
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OPERATOR MANUAL OM-CFPC
Part Number 121028
MODEL: CFPC, CFPC/2
Braising Pans
Stainless Steel
Cabinet Mounted
Power Tilting
Electrically Heated
DOMESTIC
THIS MANUAL MUST BE RETAINED FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
READ, UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS AND
WARNINGS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL.
WARNING
DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND
LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE.
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IMPORTANT — READ FIRST — IMPORTANT
CAUTION: BE SURE ALL OPERATORS READ, UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW THE
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS, CAUTIONS, AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL.
WARNING: THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN THE COMMERCIAL HEATING,
COOKING AND HOLDING OF WATER AND FOOD PRODUCTS, PER THE
INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL. ANY OTHER USE COULD
RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DAMAGE TO THE
EQUIPMENT AND WILL VOID WARRANTY.
CAUTION: ELECTRICALLY GROUND THE PAN AT THE TERMINAL PROVIDED.
WARNING: THE BRAISING PAN MUST BE INSTALLED BY PERSONNEL WHO ARE
QUALIFIED TO WORK WITH ELECTRICITY. IMPROPER INSTALLATION
COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE.
CAUTION: STAND AWAY FROM THE HOT FOOD OR WATER WHILE TILTING THE PAN
TO EMPTY IT.
WARNING: DO NOT HEAT AN EMPTY PAN FOR MORE THAN FIVE MINUTES AT A
SETTING HIGHER THAN 300ºF.
WARNING: AVOID ANY EXPOSURE TO THE STEAM ESCAPING FROM THE COVER
VENT. DIRECT CONTACT COULD RESULT IN SEVERE BURNS
WARNING: AVOID ALL DIRECT CONTACT WITH HOT EQUIPMENT SURFACES. DIRECT
SKIN CONTACT COULD RESULT IN SEVERE BURNS.
WARNING: AVOID ALL DIRECT CONTACT WITH HOT FOOD OR WATER IN THE
BRAISING PAN. DIRECT CONTACT COULD RESULT IN SEVERE BURNS.
WARNING: IF THE PAN CONTAINS ITEMS IN SAUCE OR MELTED FAT, THEY COULD
SLIDE FORWARD SUDDENLY DURING TILTING AND CAUSE THE HOT
LIQUID TO SPLASH OUT.
WARNING: USE OF ANY REPLACEMENT PARTS OTHER THAN THOSE SUPPLIED BY
GROEN OR ITS AUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTORS VOIDS ALL WARRANTIES
AND MAY CAUSE BODILY INJURY AND/OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE.
NOTE: SERVICE PERFORMED BY OTHER THAN FACTORY AUTHORIZED
PERSONNEL WILL VOID ALL WARRANTIES.
WARNING: ALWAYS TURN OFF ELECTRIC POWER BEFORE WORKING ON INTERNAL
COMPONENTS.
WARNING: BEFORE ANY CLEANING OPERATION, TURN THE THERMOSTAT TO “OFF”
TO CUT OFF POWER TO THE HEATING ELEMENTS. BEFORE CLEANING
ANY PART OTHER THAN THE INSIDE OF THE PAN, DISCONNECT THE
ELECTRICAL SUPPLY AT THE CIRCUIT BREAKER OR FUSE BOX.
WARNING: AVOID CONTACT WITH CLEANERS IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUPPLIER
AND MANUFACTURER RECOMMENDATIONS. MANY CLEANERS ARE
HARMFUL TO THE SKIN, EYES, MUCOUS MEMBRANES AND CLOTHING.
READ WARNINGS AND FOLLOW DIRECTIONS ON THE CLEANER LABEL.
CAUTION: NEVER LEAVE A CHLORINE SANITIZER IN CONTACT WITH STAINLESS
STEEL FOR LONGER THAN 30 MINUTES. LONGER CONTACT CAN CAUSE
CORROSION.
WARNING: DO NOT USE ANY FUSE WITH A HIGHER AMP RATING THAN THE RATING
SPECIFIED FOR THAT CIRCUIT.
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Table of Contents
IMPORTANT OPERATOR WARNINGS (READ FIRST) ....................... 2
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION ............................................ 4
INSTALLATION ...................................................... 5
INITIAL START-UP ................................................... 5
OPERATION ........................................................ 6
SEQUENCE OF OPERATION ........................................... 7
CLEANING .......................................................... 8
MAINTENANCE ..................................................... 10
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................ 10
PARTS LISTS ....................................................... 12
DIAGRAMS & SCHEMATICS ........................................... 16
REFERENCES ...................................................... 24
MAINTENANCE LOG ................................................. 25
WARRANTY ........................................................ 26
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Equipment Description
The Groen CFPC and CFPC/2 are stainless
steel, electrically heated Braising Pans. They
are equipped with integrated heating elements, a
power tilting mechanism, electrical controls and
a hinged cover. The Braising Pan serves as a
braising unit, griddle, fry pan, oven, kettle, bain-
marie, or food warmer and server. It can also be
adapted for use as a non-pressure steamer.
Construction of the pan body employs heavyduty stainless steel welded into a solid piece. It
has a polished interior and exterior finish. A
pouring lip is welded to the top of the front wall.
The cooking surface is a stainless steel clad
plate fitted with clamped-on electrical heating
elements. The elements are positioned to
ensure uniform heat transfer over the cooking
surface.
The pan is mounted on a double-door cabinet
with friction latches. The cabinet exterior is
polished to a m Four finish, and accented on the
front with a color strip. A removable pan support
is provided as standard equipment.
An electrically powered mechanism tilts the pan
forward. A three position switch on the front of
the control console gives the operator positive,
smooth-acting control of pan body tilt.
Heating elements and other electrical
components are enclosed for safety. The
thermostat, heating indicator light, and tilting
switch are contained in a compact control
console which is mounted beside the pan body.
The thermostat provides automatic control of
cooking temperature. Turning the thermostat
dial starts and stops heating and sets the pan
temperature. Installation requires two electrical
connections: 115 Volt service for the tilting
actuator, and higher voltage for the heating
elements..
A vented, heavy gauge, one-piece, stainless
steel cover with a rear condensate drip shield on
the underside is standard. A fully enclosed
spring-type actuator counter balances the cover
to maintain either the opened or closed position.
The cover opens to the back. It is hinged to the
frame, moving independently of the pan body.
CFPC/2 models are distinguished from CFPC
models by having the control console on the
pan’s right rather than left, a cabinet frame which
is constructed entirely of stainless steel, by
slightly different dimensions, and a hand crank
override on the tilting mechanism.
The following models and options are available:
Optional Equipment (Either Model)
1. Fill faucet with swing spout
2. Model REJ Steamer Insert
3. Pouring Lip Strainer
PAN DIMENSIONS
Model Left-to-Right Front-to-Back Depth
CFPC-3 31 inches 787 mm 24 inches 610 mm 7 - 9 in. 178 - 229 mm
CFPC-4 41 inches 1041 mm 24 inches 610 mm 7 - 9 in. 178 - 229 mm
CFPC/2-3 30¾ inches 781 mm 25 inches 635 mm 7 - 9 in. 178 - 229 mm
CFPC/2-4 41d inches 1051 mm 25 inches 635 mm 7 - 9 in. 178 - 229 mm
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS - ALL FOR 60 Hz
Models CFPC-3 or CFPC/2-3 CFPC-4 or CFPC/2-4
208 Volt
One Phase
Three Phase
240 Volt
One Phase
Three Phase
480 Volt
Three Phase
Tilting Motor for all models is 120 Volts, one phase, 6 AMP
11.5 KW
55 AMP
32AMP
12 KW
50 AMP
31AMP
12 KW
15 AMP
14.5 KW
69 AMP
40 AMP
15 KW
63 AMP
38 AMP
15 KW
18 AMP
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Inspection and Unpacking
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The unit will arrive completely assembled,
wrapped in protective plastic on a heavy skid, in
a heavy cardboard carton. Immediately upon
receipt, inspect the carton for damage. Report
any apparent shipping damage or an incorrect
shipment to the delivery agent.
When installation is to begin, get someone to
assist in removing the carton. Lift it straight up
and away from the unit. Do not simply raise it
and push backwards - you will break the
cover assembly vent handle. Write down the
model number, serial number, and installation
date of your unit, and keep this information for
future reference. Space for these entries is
provided at the top of the Service Log in this
manual.
Cut the straps holding the unit on the skid, and
lift the unit straight up off the skid.
CAUTION
SHIPPING STRAPS ARE UNDER TENSION
AND CAN SNAP BACK WHEN CUT.
UNIT WEIGHS 545 TO 685 LB. (248 TO 310
KG). FOR SAFE HANDLING, INSTALLER
SHOULD OBTAIN HELP AS NEEDED, OR
EMPLOY APPROPRIATE MATERIALS
HANDLING EQUIPMENT (SUCH AS A
FORKLIFT, DOLLY, OR PALLET JACKET)
TO REMOVE THE UNIT FROM THE SKID
AND MOVE IT TO THE PLACE OF
INSTALLATION.
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Installation
WARNING
THE BRAISING PAN MUST BE INSTALLED BY PERSONNEL WHO ARE QUALIFIED TO WORK WITH
ELECTRICITY. IMPROPER INSTALLATION COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY OR EQUIPMENT
DAMAGE.
Internal wiring for the Braising Pan is supplied
complete. When you receive it, the unit is ready
for connection. A wiring diagram is inside the
control box, as well as in this manual (Pages 14-
21). Your pan was operated and tested at the
factory to confirm that all controls and heating
elements were functioning correctly.
Installation is as follows:
1. Set the unit in place and level it by turning
the adjustable feet. Make sure the pan
body is at its lowest position and check
levelness by placing a spirit level on the
bottom of the pan. The unit must be level
to avoid uneven cooking across the pan.
2. Bolt the rear legs to the floor.
3. At the electrical service entrance in the
bottom of the control box, make a
Initial Start-Up
Now that the Braising Pan has been installed,
you should test it to ensure that it is operating
correctly.
waterproof connection with the incoming
power line. A BX connection is not
recommended.
CAUTION
ELECTRICALLY GROUND THE PAN AT THE
TERMINAL PROVIDED.
4. Provide the proper electrical supply as
specified on the electrical plate attached to
the equipment. Observe local codes
and/or the National Electrical Code in
accordance with ANSI/NFPA 70 — latest
edition.
5. Any mechanical or electrical change must
be approved by the Groen Food Service
Engineering Department.
5. To shut the unit down, turn the thermostat
dial to “OFF.”
1. Remove all literature and packing
materials from the interior and exterior of
the unit.
2. Turn on the electrical power to the unit.
3. Put enough water into the pan to cover its
bottom to a depth of ¼” to ½”. With the tilt
mechanism still lowered all the way back
to the horizontal position, note how the
water covers the pan bottom. This is a
good method to confirm that the unit is
properly leveled.
4. Set the thermostat to 235ºF. The heating
indicator light should come on to indicate
that the pan is heating. Heating should
continue until the water boils.
CAUTION
STAND AWAY FROM THE HOT WATER
WHILE TILTING THE PAN TO EMPTY IT.
6. Position a container for the pour-off and
press down on the power tilt switch so that
the water pours out. This will confirm that
the pan body can be tilted from horizontal
to vertical. Pull the switch up to lower the
pan.
If the unit functions as described above, it is
ready for use. If it does not, call your local
Groen Authorized Service Agent.
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Operation
Operator Controls on the Braising Pan are the
thermostat dial and power tilt switch, both
located on the front of the unit. The dial turns
electric power for the pan on or off, and sets the
pan’s operating temperature. The power tilt
switch is used to raise or lower the pan body.
Press the switch down to raise the pan or up to
lower it.
A. Start-up Procedure
1. Set the thermostat dial to the desired
temperature between 100 and 400ºF. The
glowing Heat Indicator Light shows that
the pan is heating. When the light cycles
on and off, it indicates that the pan is being
held at the set temperature. Once in each
of these cycles you may hear the
contactors in the control box make a
clicking sound. This is normal.
2. For best results when braising or frying,
preheat the pan before putting in any food.
For an even temperature across the pan,
preheat at a setting of 300ºF or less for 15
minutes, or through several on/off cycles
of the thermostat.
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WARNING
AVOID ANY EXPOSURE TO THE STEAM
ESCAPING FROM THE COVER VENT.
DIRECT CONTACT COULD RESULT IN
SEVERE BURNS
3. To check cooking progress when the
cover has been closed, grasp the plastic
handle of vent cover and lift it slightly while
moving it quickly to either side. Standing
at one side of the pan to avoid the steam
that will be released, grasp the nearest
corner of the cover handle and raise the
cover. The cover will stay in the open
position until you put it down.
WARNING
DO NOT HEAT AN EMPTY PAN FOR MORE
THAN FIVE MINUTES AT SETTINGS ABOVE
300oF. DAMAGE TO THE PAN COULD
RESULT.
AVOID CONTACT WITH PAN SURFACES.
SEVERE BURNS CAN RESULT.
B. Cooking
1. To simmer or slowly heat an item, set the
dial at about 210ºF or lower. Put the cover
down to keep moisture loss at a minimum,
or leave it up to help dry the product. Set
the thermostat higher to cook or drive
moisture off faster. The thermostat may
be adjusted to any setting in its range to
cook exactly as you wish.
2. Leave the cover vent open to allow excess
steam to escape. For longer simmering,
you may wish to close the vent.
WARNING
AVOID ALL DIRECT CONTACT WITH HOT
EQUIPMENT SURFACES. DIRECT SKIN
CONTACT COULD RESULT IN SEVERE
BURNS.
AVOID ALL DIRECT CONTACT WITH HOT
FOOD OR WATER IN THE BRAISING PAN.
DIRECT CONTACT COULD RESULT IN
SEVERE BURNS.
IF THE PAN CONTAINS ITEMS IN SAUCE OR
MELTED FAT, THEY COULD SLIDE
FORWARD SUDDENLY DURING TILTING
AND CAUSE THE HOT LIQUID TO SPLASH
OUT.
C. To Tilt Pan
1. First, raise the cover.
2. Push the power tilt switch down to raise
the pan, or up to lower it. The springloaded switch will return to the OFF
(middle) position when released.
3. Model CFPC/2 only:
If the power tilt mechanism stops working
and the actions recommended in the
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Trouble Shooting Section of this manual do
not correct the problem, you can tilt the body
manually.
a. Fit the provided hand crank onto the
slotted shaft end that protrudes from
the actuator motor (the end facing the
front of the unit).
b. Turn the crank clockwise to lower the
pan or counterclockwise to raise the
pan.
c. Manual cranking will take several
minutes, but the operation can be
speeded up by using a reversible
electric drill with a screwdriver bit in
place of the hand crank.
Sequence of Operation
The following “action-reaction” outline is provided
to help you understand how the braising pan
actually functions.
When you start up the pan by turning the
thermostat from “OFF” to a desired temperature,
the thermostat switch closes. This causes the
contactors to close, and allows power to flow to
the heating elements and the indicator light.
When the pan temperature reaches the value
set on the thermostat dial, the thermostat switch
opens and causes the contactors to open. This
stops the flow of power to the heating elements
and the indicator light.
As soon as the thermostat senses that the pan is
cooling below the set temperature, the
thermostat closes, the contactors close, and the
heaters and indicator light come on again.
D. To Shut Down Pan
Turn the thermostat to “OFF” to stop heating
element operation. For prolonged shutdown,
or before maintenance or cleaning, also cut
off power to the unit at the main circuit
breaker or fuse panel.
E. Daily Cleaning
After each use, turn the thermostat to “OFF”
and clean all food contact surfaces to ensure
proper sanitation. At the end of the day, or
at least once every 24 hours, turn off the
heat and shut off electric power to the unit
and clean both the interior and exterior of the
pan. See Page 9 for detailed cleaning
instructions.
can until it reaches the set temperature, no
matter what that temperature is. Turning the
thermostat to a higher setting will cause heating
to continue longer, until the pan reaches a higher
temperature, but it cannot make the pan heat
any faster.
The power tilt switch controls a reversible motor
that drives a ball screw mechanism. When the
switch is held in the lowered position, the
mechanism raises the pan body. The body rests
on a trunnion near the front corners, so it tilts
forward until the switch is released or the body
reaches its vertical limit.
If the tilting motor gets too hot during operation,
an overheat protection switch will open and stop
the motor. When the motor has cooled
sufficiently, the switch will automatically reset
and permit tilting to begin again.
This on and off cycle continues, maintaining the
pan at the set temperature. This is why the
indicator light on and off cycling is seen during
normal operation.
If the pan temperature exceeds 425ºF for any
reason, a high-limit thermostat shuts off the
power until the pan cools. At that point, the
thermostat automatically resets to permit normal
operation to start again.
Turning the thermostat to “OFF” shuts down all
control and heating circuits.
The thermostat controls heating by alternating
between feeding full power and completely
cutting power off. The pan heats as fast as it
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1. Suggested Tools
a. Cleaner, such as Klenzade HC-10
b. Brushes in good condition
c. Cloth for cleaning controls
d. Chlorine sanitizer such as Klenzade
XY-12
e. Heavy Duty Cleaner, such as Klenzade
LC-30
2. Procedure
WARNING
BEFORE ANY CLEANING OPERATION,
TURN THERMOSTAT DIAL TO “OFF” TO
CUT ANY POWER TO THE HEATING
ELEMENTS. BEFORE CLEANING ANY PART
OTHER THAN THE INSIDE OF THE PAN,
DISCONNECT ELECTRICAL SUPPLY AT
CIRCUIT BREAKER OR FUSE BOX.
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Cleaning
Use a sponge, cloth or plastic brush to clean
the pan.
a. Clean all food-contact surfaces soon after
use. It is best to clean the pan before it
has completely cooled. If the unit is in
continuous use, completely clean and
sanitize both the inside and outside at
least once every 12 hours.
CAUTION
KEEP WATER AND SOLUTIONS OUT OF
CONTROLS AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT.
DO NOT SPRAY OR HOSE THE CONTROL
BOX OR OTHER ELECTRICAL
CONNECTIONS. THEY ARE NOT WATERPROOF.
b. To remove any large amount of food left in
the pan, tilt the pan all the way up and
flush it with lukewarm water. Do not
damage the surface of the pan by scraping
it with a metal tool.
c. Following the supplier’s directions, make
up a warm solution of the cleaner.
Carefully wash the inside and outside of
the pan body with the cleaning solution.
Scrapers or steel wool can harm the pan
surface.
CAUTION
MOST CLEANERS ARE HARMFUL TO THE
SKIN, EYES, MUCOUS MEMBRANES, AND
CLOTHING. PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE
TAKEN. WEAR RUBBER GLOVES,
GOGGLES OR FACE SHIELD AND
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. READ THE
WARNINGS AND CAREFULLY FOLLOW THE
DIRECTIONS ON THE CLEANER LABEL.
d. Use a cloth moistened with cleaning
solution to clean controls, the control
console, and electric conduit.
e. Rinse the pan very well with lukewarm
water, and drain it completely.
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