Hobart VCW2 Installation Manual

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INSTALLATION &

OPERATION MANUAL

VW & VSL SERIES DRAWER WARMERS VCW1, VCW2 CHIP WARMERS

MODELS:

CHIP WARMERS:

VCW1 ML-138038 VCW2 ML-138041

DRAWER WARMERS: CAFÉ’:

VW1S ML-126500 VW2S ML-126502 VW3S ML-126504 VW4S ML-126506

CAFE’ BUILT-IN:

VW1SB ML-126501 VW2SB ML-126503 VW3SB ML-126505 VW4SB ML-126507

SLIMLINE LOW PROFILE: SLIMLINE BUILT-IN:

VW1C ML-126516 VW1CB ML-126517 VW2C ML-126518 VW2CB ML-126518 VSL1 VSL2

R-SERIES: R-SERIES BUILT-IN:

VW1D ML-126508 VW1DB ML-126509 VW2D ML-126510 VW2DB ML-126511 VW3D ML-126512 VW3DB ML-126513 VW4D ML-126514 VW4DB ML-126515

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VULCAN-HART 3600 NORTH POINT BLVD. DIVISION OF ITW FOOD EQUIPMENT GROUP LLC BALTIMORE, MD 21222

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VW, VSL & VCW SERIES F-31086 (01-16)

IMPORTANT FOR YOUR SAFETY

THIS MANUAL HAS BEEN PREPARED FOR PERSONNEL QUALIFIED TO INSTALL ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT, WHO SHOULD PERFORM THE INITIAL FIELD STARTUP 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 VICINITY

OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE.

Improper installation, adjustment,

alteration, service, or maintenance can

cause property damage, injury, or death.

Read the installation, operating and

maintenance instructions thoroughly

before installing or servicing equipment.

IN THE EVENT OF A POWER FAILURE,

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPERATE THIS DEVICE.

VW, VSL & VCW SERIES F-31086 (01-16)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

IMPORTANT FOR YOUR SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

TRIM KIT INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

THERMOMETER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

THERMOSTAT SETTING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

CLEANING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

DAILY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

HEAVY-DUTY CLEANING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

STAINLESS STEEL CARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

PRESERVING & RESTORING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

HEAT TINT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

SERVICE & PARTS INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

VW, VSL & VCW SERIES F-31086 (01-16)

GENERAL

INTRODUCTION

Vulcan-Hart Drawer Warmers and Chip Warmers are produced with quality workmanship and material. Proper installation, usage, and maintenance of your warmer will result in many years of satisfactory performance.

INSTALLATION

Before installing, verify that the electrical service agrees with the specifications on the rating plate located on the lower back corner of the warmer. If the supply and equipment requirements do not agree, do not proceed with unpacking and installation. Contact your VulcanHart Customer Service Department immediately.

UNPACKING: The Warmer was inspected before leaving the factory. The transportation company assumes full responsibility for safe delivery upon acceptance of the shipment. Immediately after unpacking, check for possible shipping damage to the warmer.

If the warmer is found to be damaged, save the packaging material and contact the carrier within 15 days of delivery.

Carefully unpack warmer and place in a work accessible area.

1. Remove banding holding the carton to the pallet.

2. Carefully remove warmer from carton and place on floor or table.

3. Remove legs from drawer of warmer.

4. Secure legs to the bottom of warmer by screwing legs into the holes provided.

It is suggested that you thoroughly read this entire manual and carefully follow all of the instructions provided. The VW Series Drawer Warmers provide an efficient means of holding a variety of prepared hot food products at proper temperatures until serving

5. Remove any and all packaging materials in drawers.

6. Peel off vinyl protection film.

7. Thoroughly clean the warmer as described in the cleaning instruct- ions on page 8 of this manual.

LOCATION: For efficient operation, choose a location that will provide easy loading and unloading without interfering with the final assembly of food orders. The installation / operation location must be level and allow adequate clearances for servicing and proper operation.

LEVELING INSTRUCTIONS:

In order for the self-closing drawers to function properly, the Drawer Warmer Unit must be leveled.

1. Place a carpenter’s level on the top of the unit. Check leveling of the unit front to back, and side to side.

(Note: superior performance can be achieved by slightly tilting the unit backwards, so the front of the unit is slightly higher than the back.)

Adjustable Legs: Turn leg bottom half in counter clockwise direction to increase height. Turn leg bottom half in clockwise direction to decrease height. Without Legs: The Unit must be placed on a level surface.

VW, VSL & VCW SERIES F-31086 (01-16)

TRIM KIT INSTALLATION

Models: VW1SB, VW2SB, VW3SB, VW4SB, VW1CB, VW2CB, VW1DB, VW2DB, VW3DB, VW4DB

Built-in Drawer Warmers come with a “trim kit.” Follow the general installation instructions in the “Installation & Operation Manual” regarding Unpacking, Electrical Requirements, Cleaning, and Removal of Vinyl Protection Film.

1. Remove the drawer assemblies from the cabinet. a. Open drawer to full extension. b. Lift up drawer and pull out slightly.

3. Trim Kit has 4 mounting holes.

There are two holes on the bottom and two holes on the top.

MOUNTING HOLES

4. Using #8 Tech Screws that

are included, fasten the four screws into the mounting holes.

The screws are self-tapping and no pilot holes are necessary.

c. Tilt down drawer and pull out.

2. Place Trim Kit flush with the front of the Drawer Warmer.

5. Connect Drawer Warmer to

electrical power supply per your local electrical code.

Please refer to Electrical Requirements in the Installation & Operation Manual.

6. Slide warmer into designated level location space.

7. Reinstall drawer assemblies into

warmer – Top to Bottom.

VW, VSL & VCW SERIES F-31086 (01-16)

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

ELECTRICAL CODES & STANDARDS:

The warmer must be installed in accordance with:

In the United States of America:

1. State and Local Codes.

2. National Electrical Code, ANSI/ NFPA-70 (latest edition.) Copies may be obtained from: The National Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269.

In Canada:

1. Local Codes.

2. Canadian Electrical Code, CSA C22.1 (latest edition.) Copies may be obtained from: The Canadian Standard Association, 178 Rexcale Blvd., Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada M9W 1R3.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS:

The warmer is factory wired for either 110/120 volt or 208/240 volt, single phase operation. All 110/120 volt warmers are equipped with an 8 foot cord and NEMA 5-15 plug as standard equipment. All 208/240 volt warmers are equipped with an 8 foot cord and NEMA 6-15 plug. Refer to wiring diagrams in the back of this manual.

The cord and plug supplied is a suitable durable cord with a molded three-prong plug, and is provided with a proper strain relief.

: All warmers are equipped with a three-prong plug. It is imperative that this plug must be connected into a properly grounded three-prong receptacle. If the receptacle is not the proper grounding type, contact an electrician. Do not remove the

grounding prong from this plug.

Verify that the power source

matches the Serial Data Plate located on the lower back corner of the warmer and the plug configuration before the connection is made. (Fig. 1)

SERIAL DATA PLATE

Fig. 1

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OPERATION

CONTROLS

POWER LIGHT

The Warmer and its

parts are hot. Be very careful when operating, cleaning, or servicing the warmer.

The warmer Control Panel contains an operating indicator light and a full range thermostat. (Fig.2)

THERMOSTAT DIAL:

The thermostat also acts as the On/Off switch to the warmer system. Turning the thermostat counter clock-wise until it stops will turn the warmer off.

POWER LIGHT:

The power light turns on and off as the heating elements cycle.

THERMOSTAT DIAL (Fig. 2) THERMOMETER

It is recommended that prior to placing the warmer into operation that it be preheated at the highest temperature setting for a period of 30 to 45 minutes .

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

The Warmer and its parts are hot. Be very careful when operating, cleaning, or servicing the warmer.

Once the warmer has been connected to the appropriate power source, the warmer is ready for operation.

The warmers have one, two, three, or four drawers depending on the model purchased. Each drawer has a separate thermostat dial and thermometer.

Begin by turning the thermostat dial to the number 5. This will cause the heating element to start heating. When this occurs, the red operating indicator light will illuminate. This red light will stay on as long as the heating element is engaged. Once the predetermined temperature is achieved, the heating element will begin to cycle. During this period, the red operating indicator light will turn on and off as the heating elements cycle.

VW, VSL & VCW SERIES F-31086 (01-16)

The thermometer will begin to move and indicate the interior temperature of the drawer. (Fig. 3)

The thermostat setting is from 1 to 10. A chart of the thermostat setting and approximate temperatures is below. (Fig. 4)

Thermostat

Setting

Approximate Temperature

1 100⁰F(37⁰C) 2 110⁰F(43⁰C) 3 120⁰F(49⁰C) 4 130⁰F(54⁰C) 5 140⁰F(60⁰C) 6 150⁰F(66⁰C) 7 160⁰F(71⁰C) 8 170⁰F(77⁰C) 9 180⁰F(82⁰C)

10 190⁰F(88⁰C)

(Fig. 3)

THERMOMETER

The greater the thermostat number setting, the higher the temperature. The lower the thermostat number setting, the lower the temperature.

The operator should always monitor the food product to ensure that it remains at proper temperatures.

(Fig. 4)

CRISP & MOIST KNOB: Each warmer drawer is equipped with a “CRISP & MOIST” knob. For example: If you want the food crispy side knob to the left. If you want more moisture, slide knob to the right. (Fig. 5)

Slide knob to left for crispy (vents are open and excess moisture can escape.)

Slide knob to right for moist (vents are closed and moisture is held in drawer.)

(Fig. 5)

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