
INSTALLATION &
OPERATION MANUAL
VW SERIES DRAWER WARMERS
MODELS
VW1S ML-126500
VW2S ML-126502
VW3S ML-126504
VW4S ML-126506
VW1SB ML-126501
VW2SB ML-126503
VW3SB ML-126505
VW4SB ML-126507
VW1D ML-126508
VW2D ML-126510
VW3D ML-126512
VW4D ML-126514
VW1DB ML-126509
VW2DB ML-126511
VW3DB ML-126513
VW4DB ML-126515
VW1C ML-126516
VW2C ML-126518
VW1CB ML-126517
VW2CB ML-126519
VULCAN-HART COMPANY, P.O. BOX 696, LOUISVILLE, KY 40201-0696, TEL. (502) 778-2791
FORM 31086 Rev. A (12-98)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
GENERAL............................................................................................................................................. 3
INSTALLATION .................................................................................................................................... 3
Unpacking ................................................................................................................................. 3
Location .................................................................................................................................... 4
Installation Codes and Standards ........................................................................................... 4
Electrical Connections ............................................................................................................. 4
Wiring Diagrams ....................................................................................................................... 6
OPERATION ........................................................................................................................................ 9
Controls .................................................................................................................................... 9
Before First Use ....................................................................................................................... 9
Operating Drawer Warmer..................................................................................................... 10
Cleaning.................................................................................................................................. 11
MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................................................. 11
Service and Parts Information ............................................................................................... 11
© VULCAN-HART COMPANY, 1998
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Installation, Operation and Care of
MODEL VW SERIES DRAWER WARMERS
PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE USE
GENERAL
Vulcan-Hart Drawer Warmers are produced with quality workmanship and material. Proper installation,
usage, and maintenance of your drawer warmer will result in many years of satisfactory performance.
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.
• VW-S and VW-SB series have a large 15x20" (38x51cm) over-sized drawer insert.
• VW-D, VW-C, VW-CB, and VW-DB series have a standard 12x20x4" (30x51x10 cm) steam table
pan insert.
INSTALLATION
Before installing, verify that the electrical service agrees with the specifications on the rating plate
located on the lower rear corner of the drawer warmer. If the supply and equipment requirements do
not agree, do not proceed with the installation. Contact your Vulcan-Hart office immediately.
UNPACKING
This drawer 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 drawer warmer. If the drawer warmer is found to be
damaged, save the packaging material and contact the carrier within 15 days of delivery.
Carefully unpack drawer warmer and place in a work-accessible area.
1. Remove banding material holding the carton to the pallet.
2. Remove cardboard carton and plastic bag covering drawer warmer.
3. Carefully lift drawer warmer off carton bottom and place it on the floor or table.
4. Remove legs from the drawer of the drawer warmer.
5. Secure legs to the bottom of the drawer warmer by screwing legs into the holes provided.
6. Remove any and all packaging materials in drawers.
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LOCATION
For efficient drawer warmer 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.
INSTALLATION CODES AND STANDARDS
The drawer 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 Rexdale Blvd., Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada M9W 1R3.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
WARNING: ELECTRICAL AND GROUNDING CONNECTIONS MUST COMPLY WITH THE
APPLICABLE PORTIONS OF THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE AND/OR OTHER LOCAL
ELECTRICAL CODES.
WARNING: DISCONNECT ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY AND PLACE A TAG AT THE
DISCONNECT SWITCH TO INDICATE YOU ARE WORKING ON THE CIRCUIT.
WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE IS EQUIPPED WITH A FLEXIBLE ELECTRIC SUPPLY CORD
PROVIDED WITH A THREE-PRONG GROUNDING PLUG. 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.
• All VW-S, VW-SB, VW-D, VW-DB are equipped with a 6 foot cord.
• All VW-C are equipped with an 8 foot cord.
Refer to wiring diagrams in this manual (see pages 6-8).
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