Vulcan VP18 User Manual

INSTALLATION &

OPERATION MANUAL

V SERIES FOOD HEATED HOLDING PROOFER CABINET

MODEL:

VP18 ML-138089

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

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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

VICINITYOF 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

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

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

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

INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

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

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

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

PROOFING OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

DOUGH PREPARATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

PROOFING SHUTDOWN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

HOLDING OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

HOLDING SHUTDOWN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

CLEANING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

DAILY CLEANING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

HEAVY-DUTY CLEANING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

STAINLESS STEEL CARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

CLEANING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

PREVENTIVE CARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

PRESERVING & RESTORING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

HEAT TINT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

LOCKOUT / TAGOUT PROCEDURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

SERVICE & PARTS INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

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GENERAL

INTRODUCTION

Vulcan-Hart Holding & Transport and Proofing Cabinets are produced with quality workmanship and material. Proper installation, usage, and maintenance of your cabinet 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 cabinet. (Fig. 4) If the supply and equipment requirements do not agree, do not proceed with unpacking and installation. Contact your Vulcan-Hart Customer Service Department immediately.

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

Carefully unpack and place in a work accessible area as near the installation position as possible.

1. Open the door and carefully remove any packaging materials. Remove 20 Tray Slides and 2 Water Pans. (10”x12”x2½”)

2. Peel off all vinyl protection film.

3. Install desired number of Tray Slides. Make sure the hook on the end of the tray slide is up. (Fig. 1)

It is suggested that you thoroughly read this entire manual and carefully follow all of the instructions provided.

UNPACKING: The Cabinet 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 cabinet.

(Fig. 1)

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4. Insert one (1) Water Pan in opening at the bottom of the cabinet and insert one (1) Water Pan through slides underneath the cabinet. (Fig. 2)

WATER PAN

WATER PAN (Fig. 2)

CLEANING: The cabinet should be thoroughly cleaned prior to putting into service.

Use a mild soap and water solution to clean the interior of the unit. Never use harsh chemicals or abrasive pads to clean the unit. See cleaning instructions in this manual.

LOCATION: For efficient cabinet operation, choose a location that will provide easy loading and unloading without interfering with the final assembly of food orders.

The installation location must allow adequate clearances for servicing and proper operation. (Fig. 3)

(Fig. 3)

When cabinet is in position, secure the brakes on the front two wheels. These brakes should always be locked when the cabinet is in use.

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ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

ELECTRICAL CODES & STANDARDS:

The cabinet 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, 1Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269. 1-617-770-3000 www.nfpa.org

In Canada:

1. Local Codes.

2. Canadian Electrical Code, CSA C22.1 (latest edition.) Copies may be obtained from: The Canadian Standard Association. www.csa.ca

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS:

The cabinet is factory wired for either 110/120 volt or 208/240 volt, single phase operation. All 110/120 volt cabinets are equipped with a 8 foot cord and NEMA 5-20 plug as standard equipment. All 208/240 volt cabinets are equipped with an 8 foot cord and NEMA 6-15 plug. Refer to wiring diagram 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 cabinets 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 cabinet and the plug configuration before the connection is made. (Fig.4)

(Fig. 4)

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OPERATION

CONTROLS

The Cabinet and its parts are hot. Be very careful when operating,

cleaning, or servicing the cabinet. THERMOMETER PROOF INDICATOR

LIGHT

THERMOSTAT

HOLD INDICATOR LIGHT PROOF/HOLD FAN ON/OFF SWITCH SWITCH

Thermometer:

The Thermometer indicates the interior temperature of the cabinet.

Proof Indicator Light:

The Proof Indicator Light indicates power is supplied to the cabinet and the cabinet is in Proofing Mode.

Thermostat:

The Thermostat turns power on to the heating elements. If “Proofing mode” is desired, the thermostat should be set in the white “Proof” area (1 through 4.) If “Holding mode” is desired, the thermostat should be set in the red area (5 through 10.) (Fig. 5)

Hold Indicator Light:

The Hold Indicator Light indicates power is supplied to the cabinet and the

Proof / Hold Switch:

Flip the switch upward for Proofing mode or flip the switch downward for Holding mode.

Fan On/Off Switch:

The Fan On/Off Switch turns the fan on or off only.

cabinet is in Holding Mode.

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PROOFING OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Always disconnect power cord prior to adding water to the water pan inside the cabinet. Do not over fill water pan with water.

1. Fill Water Pan at the bottom of cabinet with a maximum of approx. 2 liters, or one-half full, of clean warm water. Never fill

water pan more than one-half full. If proofing for a long period

of time, check the water pan occasionally and refill if needed.

2. Plug in power cord to appropriate power source.

3. Switch Proof/Hold Switch upward to Proof position. The Proof Indicator Light should be lit.

4. Turn the Thermostat to “1 or 2”

5. Keep the Fan in the OFF position

while proofing.

6. Preheat approximately 30 to 45 minutes to reach desired temperature and humidity.

A Water Pan is located underneath the cabinet to collect excess condensation. Make sure to periodically check and empty this pan. (Refer to Fig. 2.)

The Cabinet and its parts

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

At the proper setting, your proofer door will have a light haze of moisture on it. If water beads up and runs down the door, the setting or amount of water in the water pan is too high. You may need to adjust according to atmospheric conditions.

7. Place pans with prepared dough inside cabinet. It is recommended that dough is completely thawed and at room temperature before placing in the proofer.

8 . Close cabinet door and monitor until dough is ready.

Note: Proofing time will vary depending on the different dough products. Always monitor your products for desired results. The door should not be opened unnecessarily to conserve the heat and humidity inside the cabinet.

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DOUGH PREPARATION

If Dough is Frozen:

1. Grease pan. Place frozen dough on pan and brush tops of dough with oil, cover dough lightly with a film wrap, and refrigerate until dough thaws and reaches 40⁰F

It is important during thawing that the tops of the dough product must not “crust” or dry out. This can be prevented by oiling the tops and lightly covering the dough with a film wrap. This film wrap must not be tucked in at the sides – it should merely lie on top of the greased dough. Note: Always

remove this film wrap before proofing.

2. Remove dough from refrigerator and allow the dough to reach room temperature.

Hint: You may want to place the dough on a greased room temperature pan. This helps shorten the proofing time. Placing cold pans in the proofer brings the temperature down inside the cabinet and lengthens the proofing time.

PROOFING SHUTDOWN

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

When the use of the proofing cycle is completed:

1. Turn the thermostat to the Off position.

2. Keep the fan switch in the On position. This helps remove the excess humidity.

3. Open the door slightly to let out the humidity and to prevent mold.

4. Allow cabinet to cool down completely.

5. Unplug power cord.

6. Empty and clean both water pans.

7. Clean cabinet according to instructions in this manual.

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