OPERATING, INSTALLATION, PARTS, & SERVICE MANUAL FOR ELECTRIC GRIDDLES MODELS: HEG36, HEG48, HEG60, HEG72 VULCAN-HART CORPORATION, P.O. BOX 696, LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY 40201, TEL.
OPERATING, INSTALLATION AND SERVICE PERSONNEL Operating information for this equipment has been prepared for use by qualified and/or authorized operating personnel All installation and service on this equipment is to be performed by qualified, certified, licensed and/or authorized installation or service personnel, with the exception of any marked with a a in front of the part number Service may be obtained by contacting the Factory Service Department, Factory Representative or Local Service Agency DEFINIT
IMPORTANT NOTES FOR ALL VULCAN APPLIANCES 1. These units are produced with the best possible workmanship and material Proper installation is vital if best performance and appearance are to be achieved Installer must follow the installation instructions carefully. 2.
HEAVY DUTY ELECTRIC GRIDDLES: OPERATING INSTALLATION, SERVICE AND PARTS MANUAL INDEX Your Heavy Duty Electric Griddle is produced with the best possible workmanship and material. Proper usage and maintenance will restult in many years of satisfactory performance. The manufacturer suggests that you thoroughly read this entire manual and carefully follow all of the instructions provided.
INSTALLATION 1. Carefully uncrate the unit. 3. Level the griddle plate using leveling legs. 2. The griddle is shipped as a complete unit, and does not require field assembly except the supporting legs. Bolt the legs on four corners of the unit. CAUTION: Do not slide unit with legs mounted. If it is necessary to move the unit, it should be lifted. POWER SUPPLY CONNECTION 1. All units are provided with a terminal block for field wire connections behind the circuit breaker cover.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Cleaning the Griddle at Start Up 1. The griddle is shipped covered with a protective coating of oil. Remove this film only when the griddle plate is being cleaned prior to its first cooking use. If the griddle is to be shut down for an extended period put a heavy coat of grease or oil over the griddle plate. CAUTION: Care must be exercised not to overheat the griddle plate by setting the thermostats well above recommended temperatures.
SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS Any electric griddle, no matter how well made, will eventually need service attention. The equipment will need less service if given normal care and frequent cleaning. Vulcan griddles are engineered to make service easy. Any part can be easily and quickly removed and replaced. THERMOSTAT CALIBRATION The griddle thermostat is carefully calibrated at the factory so that the dial settings match the actual griddle temperatures.
SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS (Continued) REPLACEMENT OF COMPONENTS NOTE: All of the following service procedures involve exposing or handling normally live wires. The unit must be disconnected from the power source. There are three areas in which service may be necessary. They are: I. Plate Assembly Contains: Elements Thermostat Bulb Wiring II. Circuit Breaker Compartment Contains: Circuit Breakers Terminal Block Wiring Compartment III. Thermostat Panel Contains: Thermostats Wiring I.
SUGGESTED TEMPERATURES AND TIMES FOR GRIDDLING TABLE—1 Food Control Setting Time in Minutes American Fried Potatoes 375 Degrees 3 to 4 Bacon 350 Degrees 6 Boiled Ham 375 Degrees 2 Beef Tenderloin 400 Degrees 5 to 7 Canadian Bacon 350 Degrees 3 to 4 Hamburgers 350 Degrees 3 to 4 Club Steak 450 Degrees 3 to 5 Ham Steak 400 Degrees 10 Sausage Links or Patties 350 Degrees 3 to 4 French Toast 400 Degrees 4 to 5 Pancakes 375 Degrees 2 Scrambled Eggs 300 Degrees 3 to 4 Hard
GRIDDLING TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE TABLE — 2
MAINTENANCE TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE 1. Amber light on all thermostats fails to light 1. Not plugged in when thermostats are turned on. 2. Store circuit breaker tripped. 3. All unit circuit breakers off*. 2. Amber light on one thermostat fails to light 1. Thermostat bad when thermostat is turned on. 2. Light bad 3. Unit circuit breaker* tripped. 3. Amber light lit but 1. Thermostat bad one section of griddle not heating. 2. Heating element bad. 3.
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MANUAL PART NO.: 99-04-05A FOR MODELS: HEG 36, HEG 48 HEG 60, HEG 72, ELECTRIC GRIDDLES DESCRIPTION: OPERATING, INSTALLATION, SERVICE AND PARTS MANUAL REV. BLOCK REV.# 1 DATE 3/84 SIG.
