INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL MODEL VFB2 ELECTRIC FLASHBAKE OVEN VFB2 VULCAN-HART ML-126582 COMPANY, FORM 31130 Rev. B (9-99) P.O. BOX 696, LOUISVILLE, KY 40201-0696, TEL.
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Installation, Operation and Care of VULCAN MODEL VFB2 FLASHBAKE® OVEN PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE GENERAL Your Vulcan FlashBake oven is a versatile oven that employs a revolutionary high quality, high-speed cooking technology. The cooking process is so fast that food retains its natural juices. Bread products brown and become crisp while vegetables retain their color and texture. FlashBake ovens use visible and infrared light energy to cook by radiative heat transfer.
There must be a 3" (76 mm) clearance on each side of the oven. There must be a 3" (76 mm) clearance to the rear of the oven as well. The area behind the oven around the blower must be kept clear of obstructions and allow for free air circulation. Ensure that the cord can be plugged into the appropriate outlet. INSTALLATION CODES AND STANDARDS The VFB2 FlashBake oven must be installed in accordance with: In the United States of America: 1. State and local codes. 2.
OPERATION WARNING: THE OVEN AND ITS PARTS ARE HOT. USE CARE WHEN OPERATING, CLEANING, OR SERVICING THE OVEN. PRECAUTIONS • Never attempt to open the oven door while a cook cycle is in progress. • Never attempt to operate the oven with the door open. • Never operate the oven without food inside. • Before removing a pan from the oven, prepare a place to put the hot pan. Do not place the hot pan on wood, plastic, Formica, or other burnable surfaces.
CONTROLS (Fig. 1) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 START TIME SAVE PAUSE STOP Fig. 2 DISPLAY PL-53346 The display screen, located at the top of the control panel provides a constant indication of the oven status. It is also used for setting and saving cook times and modes as well as the display of information and diagnostic messages. START Press this button to begin cooking with the settings that are currently displayed.
OK O PRESET BA KE OWN BR GRIL L C CONTROLS CONT. Fig. 3 OPERATING MODES When using the VFB2, you will see information appear in the display window. Different information appears when the dial is set on different modes. Grill Mode In the Grill mode, 2 of the 4 bottom lamps operate at the same time. Both lamps cycle in a circular motion. It is normal to see top lamps operate in the Grill mode as well. 2:00 - Grill Time SET TIME PRESS START Set the amount of time by pushing the or .
Bake Mode In the Bake Mode, one top lamp and one bottom lamp operate at a time. Lamps cycle in a circular motion. When one minute remains, two lamps will operate on the top and the bottom lamp will shut off. 5:00 - Bake Time SET TIME PUSH START Set the amount of time by pushing or . Time is set in 30 second increments. Brown Mode In the Brown Mode, two top lamps operate at a time and cycle in a circular motion. 3:00 - Brown Time SET TIME PUSH START Set the amount of time by pushing or .
COOKING USING THE FLASHBAKE Food cooks faster in the FlashBake than in conventional ovens but basic cooking principles still apply. For example, if you would normally cover the dish with a lid, or turn, stir or add water to the product when cooking in a conventional oven, do the same in the VFB2. See Utensils To Use (pg. 6) when deciding on what type of cookware to use in the oven. Use of the items listed under the Never Use section of this manual will damage the VFB2 and void the warranty.
BLOWER The oven blower is temperature controlled and will turn off automatically, adding to the oven's energy efficiency. CLEANING WARNING: DISCONNECT ELECTRICAL SUPPLY BEFORE CLEANING THE OVEN. The interior cleanliness of the FlashBake oven is essential to ensure maximum efficiency of your oven. Keeping the oven clean and free of food debris will minimize the possibility of smoke and odors from food stuck on the lamp shields and interior walls.
It is recommended that you clean the oven after each shift. If your operation is extremely busy, it may be necessary to wipe out the oven during a shift until you are able to perform the detailed cleaning. 1. Allow oven to cool before starting the cleaning process. 2. Open the door. 3. To start the interior cleaning, use a cloth dampened with one of the recommended cleaners. Be sure that the soap is non-caustic. Wipe the food debris out of the oven, working from the back forward.
MAINTENANCE WARNING: THE OVEN AND ITS PARTS ARE HOT. USE CARE WHEN OPERATING, CLEANING AND SERVICING THE OVEN. WARNING: DISCONNECT THE ELECTRICAL SUPPLY BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE ON THE OVEN. Do not remove the oven covers or attempt to open the control cabinet. Doing so will void the warranty. There are no user serviceable parts inside. INSPECTING THE OVEN At least once each day, when the oven is cool, visually inspect the inside of the oven.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM No power to the oven. POSSIBLE CAUSES 1. Oven power cord is not plugged into the wall outlet. 2. Main branch circuit breaker is blown. Fan not operating. 1. Obstruction in the blower air flow path. 2. Ensure than blown inlet and louvered outlets are clear and unobstructed. Oven not cooking. 1. Check the oven setting. Make sure the setting is valid. Be sure the time setting is not zero. 2. Ensure the oven is clean: Especially the bottom cooking surface. Door does not lock. 1.
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