INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL ROUND ELECTRIC TILTING SKILLET MODEL VECTS16 MODEL VECTS16 VULCAN-HART ML-114825 COMPANY, FORM 31035 Rev. A (Feb. 2001) P.O. BOX 696, LOUISVILLE, KY 40201-0696, TEL. (502) 778-2791 www.vulcanhart.
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Installation, Operation and Care of ROUND ELECTRIC TILTING SKILLET MODEL VECTS16 PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE USE GENERAL Your Vulcan Round Tilting Skillet is a versatile piece of equipment. It allows you to stew, simmer, pan fry, braise, grill, or saute, and all with a very uniform heat pattern. Capacity of Model VECTS16 is 16 gallons (60.6 L). Vulcan tilting skillets are produced with quality workmanship and material.
INSTALLATION CODES AND STANDARDS The tilting skillet 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, Part 1, CSA Standard C22.1 (latest edition). Copies may be obtained from The Canadian Standard Association, 178 Rexdale Blvd.
3. After making the connections, replace the control box cover plate. 4. The tilting skillet must be properly grounded by installing a ground lead to the ground lug located inside the junction box. ELECTRICAL DATA 208V Model 240V 480V Phase kW Amp kW Amp kW Amp 1 7.5 36.0 7.5 31.3 N/A N/A 3 7.5 20.8 7.5 18.1 7.5 9.
OPERATION WARNING: THE TILTING SKILLET AND ITS PARTS ARE HOT. USE CARE WHEN OPERATING, CLEANING OR SERVICING THE TILTING SKILLET. CONTROLS Thermostat — Maintains set temperature by controlling power supply. Temperature range is from 100°F to 450°F (38°C to 232°C). Power Switch — Turns power to the skillet on and off. Indicator Light — When lit, indicates the heating elements are supplying heat to the skillet.
Approx. Temp. Function (° F) (° C) 200 93 Sauteing 225-275 107-135 Searing 300-350 149-177 Pan Frying 325-375 163-190 Grilling 350-425 177-218 Simmering CLEANING WARNING: BEFORE CLEANING, DISCONNECT ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY AND PLACE A TAG AT THE DISCONNECT SWITCH TO INDICATE YOU ARE WORKING ON THE CIRCUIT. Do not use corrosive cleaning agents. After Each Use The tilting skillet should be cleaned after each use. Clean with warm water and a mild detergent.
COOKING GUIDE The guidelines given below are only suggestions for quantities, temperature settings, and estimated numbers of orders per load and per hour. When two temperatures are given, the first is to start the product, the second to complete the product.
ITEM PORTION SIZE °F THERMOSTAT SETTING °C BATCHES PER HOUR MEAT - POULTRY (Continued) Chicken - Pan Fried Chicken - Whole Hot Dogs - Grilled Hot Dogs - Boiled Ham Steak Pork Chops Sausage Links Turkey Off Carcass On Carcass 2 2 2 2 3 5 3 quarters oz. (57 g) oz. (57 g) oz. (57 g) oz. (85 g) oz. (142 g) Links 350 350 200 300 250 400 350 350 177 177 93 149 121 204 177 177 3 — 8 12 8 4 7 2 oz. (57 g) 2 oz.
MAINTENANCE WARNING: THE TILTING SKILLET AND ITS PARTS ARE HOT. USE CARE WHEN OPERATING, CLEANING OR SERVICING THE TILTING SKILLET. WARNING: DISCONNECT ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY AND PLACE A TAG AT THE DISCONNECT SWITCH TO INDICATE YOU ARE WORKING ON THE CIRCUIT. LUBRICATION Never grease or oil the pivot bearings as this may cause problems with tilting.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES Skillet will not operate. 1. Power supply not on. 2. Problem with thermostat or heating elements. Contact your local Vulcan-authorized servicer. Hot spot on pan bottom. Problem with heating element. Contact your local Vulcanauthorized servicer. Skillet difficult to tilt. Dirt in oilite bearings causing it to bind. Call your local Vulcan-authorized servicer.
— NOTES — FORM 31035 Rev. A (Feb. 2001) – 12 – PRINTED IN U.S.A.
