Vollrath 40715, 40716, 40717 Installation Manual

Cayenne

Operator’s Manual

®

Electric Flattop Griddle

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

To ensuresafe operation, read the following statements and understand
their meaning. This manual contains safety precautions which are
explained below. Please read carefully.

WARNING

Warning is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that will or can
cause severe personal injury or death.

CAUTION

Caution is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that will or can
cause minor or major personal injury if the caution is ignored.

NOTICE: Notice is used to note information that is important but not

hazard-related.

WARNING

Fire, Injury, Death Hazard

Correct precautions, procedures and regulations for usage
must be followed. Operation and safety training is necessary
for all users of this equipment.

Item No. Model No. Description

40715 FTA7016 14" Griddle
40716 FTA8024 24" Griddle
40717 FTA8036 36" Griddle

To reduce risk of injury or damage to the equipment:

• Use only grounded electrical outlets that match the voltage on the
nameplate.

• Use the equipment in a flat, level position.

• Do not use an extension cord with this equipment.

• Let equipment cool before moving.

• Do not spray the controls or outside of the equipment with liquids.

• Do not clean the equipment with steel wool.

• Keep the equipment and power cord away from open flames, electric
burners or excessive heat.

• Do not operate the equipment unattended.

• Do not operate the equipment in public areas and/or around
children.

• The equipment may be hot, even though the pilot light is not
illuminated.

• Do not operate the equipment if it is damaged or is malfunctioning.

Function and Purpose

This equipment is intended to be used for contact grilling food in
commercial foodservice operations only. It is not intended for
household, industrial or laboratory use.

Please register your product at Vollrath.com/Warranty

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INSTALLATION

WARNING

Fire, Injury, Death Hazard

This equipment must installed by a qualified installer in
accordance with all federal, state and local codes. Failure to
install this equipment properly can result in injury or death.

Applicable Codes and Standards

United States

Vollrath recommends all commercial cooking equipment be provided
with a ventilation system in compliance with NFPA96.

• Cooking equipment that uses or produces grease (e.g. fryer,
griddle), must be provided with hoods that are designed to capture
grease and provide fire protection.

• Equipment must be installed in accordance with the requirements
and approval of the AHJ “Authority Having Jurisdiction.”

Clearance and Environment Requirements

This equipment must be placed on a surface that is non-combustible.
Adjacent surfaces must also be non-combustible. Do not place any
items under the equipment.

Unpacking

1. Remove all packing material and tape, as well as any protective plas­tic from the equipment.

2. Clean any glue residue left over from the plastic or tape.

3. Save the original packaging. Use this packing to ship the product if
repairs are needed.

FEATURES AND CONTROLS

C

B

A

A Temperature Control Dial. Sets the temperature of the heating

surface. The “0” position is off.

B Pilot Light. Indicates the surface is heating. The light will turn off

when the griddles reaches the set temperature. The light will
cycle on and off as equipment heats to maintain temperature.
This is not a power indicator light.

C Drip Trough. Opening on the front of the grill allows grease or oil

to drain to the drip tray.

D Griddle Plate. Cooking surface.
E Drip Tray. A container under the drip trough that collects grease

and oil from the grease trough.

F Adjustable Leg. Supports the equipment. Used to level the

equipment.

BEFORE FIRST USE

D

E

F

Install the Included Legs

The included legs must be installed. Operating the equipment without
the legs could damage the equipment and create a fire hazard.

CAUTION

Burn Hazard

Hot surfaces and food can burn skin. Allow the hot surfaces to
cool before handling. Do not drop or spill water onto the
cooking surface as it can spray or splatter.

Before using, the equipment it must be thoroughly cleaned, burned-in
and seasoned.

Clean the Griddle

1. Use a food grade cleaner to remove the protective coating from the
griddle surface.

Burn-in the Griddle

1. Turn the temperature to the maximum setting.

2. Allow the griddle to heat for 30 minutes. Smoke may appear due to
the heating elements burning-in. This is normal.

3. After the 30 minute burn-in period the equipment is ready for use.

Season the Griddle

1. Allow the griddle to cool or heat to approximately 200° F.

2. Rub cooking oil or similar onto the griddle with a clean cloth.

3. Heat the griddle to 350 – 400° F and allow it to operate for
approximately 30 minutes.

4. Turn the temperature down to approximately 200° F and allow the
surface to cool to the set temperature.

5. Use a clean cloth to remove any excess oil and wipe the griddle
clean.

6. Repeat the process.

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OPERATION

CLEANING

CAUTION

Burn Hazard

Hot surfaces and food can burn skin. Allow the hot surfaces to
cool before handling. Do not drop or spill water onto the
cooking surface as it can spray or splatter.

Cooking

1. Verify the drip tray is in place.

2. Turn temperature control to the desired temperature and preheat the
griddle for 15 minutes.

3. Cook the food.

4. Empty the drip tray periodically to ensure it does not overflow.

5. Do not allow oil or grease to build up on the griddle. Wipe down
cooking plates to prevent carbon build-up which could affect the
performance of the griddle.

6. Allow the equipment to cool at the end of each cooking cycle.

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

Keep water and other liquids from entering the inside of the
equipment. Liquid inside the equipment could cause an
electrical shock. Do not spray water or cleaning products.
Liquid could contact the electrical components and cause a
short circuit or an electrical shock.

CAUTION

Burn Hazard

Hot surfaces and food can burn skin. Allow the hot surfaces to
cool before handling. Do not drop or spill water onto the
cooking surface as it can spray or splatter.

To maintain the appearance and increase the service life, clean your
equipment daily.

NOTICE: Do not clean the equipment with steel wool.
NOTICE: Do not immerse the cord, plug or equipment in water or

any other liquid.

NOTICE: Do not use cleaning chemicals or soaps as these can be

absorbed by the surface and/or seep into the perimeter of
the griddle and affect the flavor of the food. If necessary,
use only clean water, oil, and/or a food grade degreaser for
the cleaning process.

Daily

1. While the griddle is hot (approximately 300° F), scrub the griddle
clean with a grill brush or grill brick.

2. Remove and empty the grease container, clean the grease trough
and exterior of the unit.

3. Allow the griddle to cool.

4. If necessary, apply a thin coating of cooking oil to prevent corrosion.

Weekly

1. Perform the daily cleaning process. Do not apply oil to the griddle.

2. Allow the griddle to cool completely.

3. Thoroughly clean the griddle plate with a food-grade degreaser.

4. Season the griddle. See “Season the Griddle” on page 2.

NOTICE: Do not allow the griddle to remain unseasoned or without

a thin coating of cooking oil to prevent corrosion.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem Might be Caused By Course of Action

Pilot light does not illuminate when
the temperature is increased

Equipment is not plugged in Plug-in the equipment.
Pilot light malfunction Replace the pilot light.

Pilot light illuminates but the equip­ment does not heat

Thermostat control malfunction Replace the thermostat control.

Heating element malfunction Replace heating element.

SERVICE AND REPAIR

Serviceable parts are available on Vollrath.com.
To avoid serious injury or damage, never attempt to repair the unit or replace a damaged power cord yourself. Do not send units directly to

The Vollrath Company LLC. Please contact Vollrath Technical Services for instructions.
When contacting Vollrath Technical Services, please be ready with the item number, model number (if applicable), serial number, and proof of

purchase showing the date the unit was purchased.

WARRANTY STATEMENT FOR THE VOLLRATH CO. L.L.C.

This warranty does not apply to products purchased for personal, family or household use, and The Vollrath Company LLC does not offer a written
warranty to purchasers for such uses.

The Vollrath Company LLC warrants the products it manufactures or distributes against defects in materials and workmanship as specifically
described in our full warranty statement. In all cases, the warranty runs from the date of the end user’s original purchase date found on the receipt.
Any damages from improper use, abuse, modification or damage resulting from improper packaging during return shipment for warranty repair will
not be covered under warranty.

For complete warranty information, product registration and new product announcement, visit www.vollrath.com.

The Vollrath Company, L.L.C. Headquarters
1236 North 18th Street
Sheboygan, Wisconsin
53081-3201 USA
Main Tel: [phone] or 920-457-4851
Main Fax: [phone] or 920-459-6573
Canada Customer Service: 800-695-8560
Tech Services: [e-mail]
www.vollrath.com

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5121 AD RIJEN
The Netherlands
[phone]

Vollrath of China
Vollrath Shanghai Trading Limited
23A, Time Square Plaza | 500
Zhang Yang Road
Pudong, Shanghai 200122
Tel: [phone]

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Vollrath de Mexico S. de R.L. de C.V.
Periferico Sur No. 7980 Edificio 4-E
Col. Santa Maria Tequepexpan
45600 Tlaquepaque, Jalisco | Mexico
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