Vulcan Hart RRE24E Owner’s Manual

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INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL

MODELS

RRE24E RRE36E RRE48E

RRE36E

HEAVY DUTY ELECTRIC GRIDDLES

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INST ALLAT ION………………………………………………………………………………………

In s t all at i on Codes And Standards…………………………………… … … … … … … ………

Unp a c k ing………… … … … … ……………………… …………………………………………… Leg Assembly… … ……………………………………………………………………………….

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Level ing … … … … … ………………………………………………………………………………

Locatio n … … … … … ………………………………………………………………………………

Ele c t r ic a l Co n n e c t ions………… … … … … …………………………………………………….

Phase Wiring Connections…… … … … … …………………………………………………….

Ele c t r ic a l Dat a… ………………… … … …………………………………………………………

OPER AT I ON……………… … … … … … … … ………………………………………………………..

Bef ore First Use……………………… … ……………………………………………………….

Sea s o n ing T he Griddle………… … … … … … … … … ………………………… ………………

Con t rols…… … … … … … … … … …………………………………………………………………

Usin g T he Griddle……………………………………………………………………………….

Zone Coo k ing……. .…………………………………………………………………………….

Cle a ning T he Griddle……… … … … … … … … … ……………………………………………...

Rap i d Reco ver y™ Griddle Plate…..………………………………………………………….

SH UT D OW N …………… … . . ……………………………………………..…………………………

EX TENDED S HUT DOWN ………………………………………………………………………….

MAI NT E N A N CE …… ………………… … … …………………………………………………………

Ser vice An d Par t s Information……………………………………… … … … … ……………..

TROUBLES HO OTING……………………………………………………………………………….

AC C ES SO RY I NST ALLATION…………………… … … … … … … … …………………………….

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INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND CARE OF

HEAVY DUTY ELECTRIC GRIDDLES

GENERAL

Heavy Duty Electric Griddles are produced with quality workmanship and materials. Proper installation, usage and maintenance of your griddle will result in many years of satisfactory performance. Thoroughly read this entire manual and carefully follow all of the instructions provided.

INSTALLATION

Before installing, check the electrical service to make sure it agrees with the specifications on the rating plate. If the supply and equipment voltages do not agree, do not proceed with the installation. Contact your dealer or Vulcan immediately.

INSTALLATION CODES AND STANDARDS

Your Vulcan griddle 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) available from The National Fire Protection Association,1 Batterymarch Park,Quincy, MA 02269.

3. NFPA Standard #96 Vapor Removal from Cooking Equipment, (latest edition) available From the National Fire Protection Association,Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269.

In Canada:

1. Local code

2. Canadian Electrical Code C22.1 Part 1 (latest edition) available from the Canadian Standard Association, 5060 Spectrum Way, Suite 100, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, L4W 5N6.

UNPACKING

This griddle was inspected before leaving the factory. The transportation company assumes full responsibility for safe delivery upon acceptance of shipment. Check for possible shipping damage immediately after unpacking. If the griddle is found to be damaged, save the packaging material and contact the carrier within 15 days of delivery.

LEG ASSEMBLY

Attach the legs to the body by threading the exposed leg stud into the threaded holes located on the underside of the unit. Tighten each leg so that the top face of the leg is pressed firmly against the body bottom. Do not operate griddle without legs or integrated stand as damage will occur.

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LEVELING

COMBUSTIBLE CONSTRUCTION

NON-COMBUSTIBLE CONSTRUCTION

Back:

1”

0”

Right

1”

0”

Left Side

1”

0”

Position the griddle in the desired location. Level the griddle by using a wrench to turn the adjustable feet. You must hold the leg while turning the foot so that it’s a t tachment to the griddle is not loosened.

LOCATION

The installation location must be kept free and clear of combustibles. Do not permit air to blow directly at the griddle. Avoid open windows next to the griddle wherever possible. Avoid wall-type fans which create air cross-currents within the room.

This griddle is Design Certified for installation on a non-comb u s tible counter with 4 ” leg s, or combustible floor with 24” h ig h stand.

INSTALLATION CLEARANCES

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

Electrical and grounding connections must comply with the applicable portions of the National Electrical Code and/or other local electrical codes.

Disconnect the electrical power to the griddle and follow lockout / tagout procedures.

Electrical Connections

1. Remove the junction box cover plate(s) at the back of the unit. This exposes the built-in junction boxes and griddle line leads.

2. Select a suitable knockout on the rear or bottom of the junction box.

3. Connect the griddle’s line leads to the supply wires with factory supplied wire connectors as shown in the applicable wiring instructions. Do not disturb the internal griddle wiring.

4. Push the excess wire into the junction box and replace the cover plate. Never operate the griddle without the junction box covers in place.

Since the griddle is not fused, you must connect it to a fused circuit equipped with a

suitable disconnecting means as required by local authorities.

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Phase Wiring Connections RRE24E

208,240 & 480 VAC 3-PHASE WIRING CONNECTIONS:

1. CONNECT WIRE #5 TO “L1”

2. CONNECT WIRE #6 & #11 TO “L2”

3. CONNECT WIRE #10 TO “L3”

208 & 240 VAC 1-PHASE WIRING CONNECTIONS:

1. CONNECT WIRE #5 & #10 TO “L1”

2. CONNECT WIRE #6 & #11 TO “L2”

RRE36E

208,240 & 480 VAC 3-PHASE WIRING CONNECTIONS:

1. CONNECT WIRE #10 TO “L1”

2. CONNECT WIRE #11 TO “L2”

3. CONNECT WIRE #5 & #6 TO “L3”

208 & 240 VAC 1-PHASE WIRING CONNECTIONS:

1. CONNECT WIRE #5 & #10 TO “L1”

2. CONNECT WIRE #6 & #11 TO “L2”

RRE48E

208,240 & 480 VAC 3-PHASE WIRING CONNECTIONS:

1. CONNECT WIRE #10 & #11 TO “L1”

2. CONNECT WIRE #8, #9 & #13 TO “L2”

3. CONNECT WIRE #12 TO “L3”

208 & 240 VAC 1-PHASE WIRING CONNECTIONS:

1. CONNECT WIRE #8, #12 & #13 TO “L1”

2. CONNECT WIRE #9, #10 & #11 TO “L2”

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Electrical Data

STANDARD VOLTAGES-208 VOLTS OR 240 VOLTS 50/60 Hz.-SINGLE OR THREE PHASE

480 VOLTS 50/60 Hz.-THREE PHASE ONLY

TOTAL

3 PHASE LOADING

NOMINAL AMPS PER LINE WIRE CONN.

MODEL NUMBER

CONN.

KW PER PHASE

3 PHASE

1 PHASE

PER

PER CONN.*

208 VOLT

240 VOLT

480 VOLT

208

240

CONN

X-Y

Y-Z

X-Z X Y Z X Y Z X Y Z VOLT

VOLT

RRE24E

10.8

5.4

0.0

22.5

45.0

22.5

19.5

39.0

19.5

9.7

19.5

9.7

51.9

45.0

RRE36E

16.2

5.4

45.0

39.0

19.5

77.9

67.5

RRE48E

21.6

10.8

5.4

67.4

45.0

58.5

39.0

29.2

19.5

103.8

90.0

OPERATION

The griddle and its parts are hot. Use care when operating, cleaning or servicing the griddle.

Disconnect power supply and follow lockout / tagout procedures before cleaning and servicing the appliance.

BEFORE FIRST USE

It is recommended that you clean your Vulcan RRE griddle thoroughly with a mild soap and water. Rinse the griddle surface thoroughly with water and wipe dry with a soft clean cloth.

SEASONING THE GRIDDLE

Before turning the unit ON, apply a high temperature cooking oil– about one ounce per square foot of surface. Do not use plain vegetable oil as it is not stabilized for high heat and may cause food stick and result in improperly cooked food. Turn the griddle ON and with a regular wipe cloth; work the oil into the whole griddle surface for two minutes.

After cleaning your griddle with chemicals, you should repeat the seasoning procedure for proper cooking.

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CONTROLS

Thermostat Knob

Red Indicator Light

Ea c h t hermostat independently controls a 12” wide griddle section. W hen each thermostat is turned ON, the corresponding red indicator light will illuminate to indicate that the elements are on for that section. When the griddle plate reaches the desired temperature set point, the elements will be turned off for that section and the indicator light will go off. Indicator lights will cycle off and on as the thermostats turn the corresponding heating elements off and on to maintain the set temperatures. At the end of each day, you must turn all thermostat knobs to the OFF position to turn off the unit.

USING THE GRIDDLE

To preheat, set the thermostats for the desired temperatures 20 minutes before cooking. A uniform and systematic approach to loading the griddle will produce the most consistent

product results.

ZONE COOKING

This griddle features two tubular heating elements in each 12” section . Each section is controlled by an independent thermostat. Each 12” section is a separate cooking zone, and allows cooking a wide variety of products over a single griddle plate. The chart below is a suggested usage of zone cooking.

When zone cooking, it is suggested that you start with your lowest temperature setting at either side of the griddle, increasing the zone temperature as you move up the zone line. These zone cooking guidelines will vary depending on product temperatures, size and shape. This guide should be adjusted to suit your product and operational cooking preference.

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ZONE 1

(300°F)

ZONE 2

(350°F)

ZONE 3

(350°F)

ZONE 4

(400°F)

PRODUCT

Sausage Eggs (Hard Fried) Eggs (Scrambled) Burger (Well Done) Steak (Well Done) Chicken Breast Frozen Foods Pork Chops

PRODUCT

Steak (Rare) Stir Fry Vegetables Salmon Fish Cakes Lobster Scampi

Pancakes French Toast Bacon

Omelet Hash Browns Canadian Bacon

Eggs (Sunny Side Up) Boiled Ham Steak (Medium Well) Fresh Burger (Medium Well) Small Frozen Burger (Medium Well)

CLEANING THE GRIDDLE

The griddle and its parts are hot. Use care when operating, cleaning or servicing the griddle.

Clean the griddle regularly. A clean griddle always looks better, lasts longer and performs better. To produce evenly cooked, perfectly browned griddle products keep the griddle plate clean and free of carbonized grease. Carbonized grease on the surface hinders the transfer of heat from the griddle surface to the food, resulting in spotty browning and loss of cooking efficiency. Carbonized grease tends to cling to griddle foods, giving them a highly unsatisfactory and unappetizing appearance.

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Do not use a water-jet to clean the griddle as this can cause damage to internal electrical

components. The Ra pid Recovery™ griddle plate is a com posit e m at e r ia l which is engineered to

provide a high heat transfer rate to the food. The top surface is stainless steel and can be scored or dented by careless use of a spatula or scraper. Be careful not to dent, scratch, or gouge the plate surface. Do not try to knock off loose food that may be on the spatula by tapping the corner or the edge of the spatula on the griddle surface.

AFTER EACH USE

Clean the griddle with a griddle scraper during the work shift. Take care not to vigorously strike the back or side splashes with the scraper.

ONCE PER DAY

Thoroughly clean the griddle back splash, sides and front. Turn the griddle off and allow it to cool down between 275°F-300°F, apply some water to the cooking surface and clean it with a griddle scraper. Remove, empty and wash the grease drawer in the same manner as an ordinary cooking utensil.

Wipe the griddle exterior clean with a damp cloth to prevent grease accumulation and dry.

ONCE PER WEEK

Clean the griddle surface thoroughly with water, Scotch-Brite™ Quick Clean Griddle Sy s t em or Ecol ab Grease Express™ High-Temp Grill Cleaner. Be sure the cleaning agent

is thoroughly removed by flushing with clear water. After cleaning, reseason the cooking surface according to the instructions in this manual.

If the griddle usage is very high, consider conducting this weekly cleaning procedure more than once per week.

Do not use a brick or griddle stone for cleaning.

Do not use chlorine sanitizer in contact with griddle. Contact can cause discoloration, corrosion and permanent damage.

Do not use cleaning agents including Sodium Hydroxide, which is common in household

oven cleaners.

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