Page 2 - IMPORTANT FOR YOUR SAFETY; FOR YOUR SAFETY; DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER; Read the installation, operating and; IN THE EVENT OF A POWER FAILURE,
VCH & VRT SERIES OVENS F-41162 (03-14) 1 IMPORTANT FOR YOUR SAFETY THIS MANUAL HAS BEEN PREPARED FOR PERSONNEL QUALIFIED TO INSTALL ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT, WHO SHOULD PERFORM THE INITIAL FIELD START-UP AND ADJUSTMENTS OF THE EQUIPMENT COVERED BY THIS MANUAL. FOR YOUR SAFETY DO NOT STORE OR USE GAS...
Page 3 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
VCH & VRT SERIES OVENS F-41162 (03-14) 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT FOR YOUR SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 I...
Page 4 - GENERAL; INTRODUCTION; increased product yields,
VCH & VRT SERIES OVENS F-41162 (03-14) 3 GENERAL INTRODUCTION Vulcan-Hart Ovens are produced with quality workmanship and material. Proper installation, usage, and maintenance of your oven will result in many years of satisfactory performance. The Vulcan Cook & Hold Oven is more than just an...
Page 5 - BENEFITS OF; Reduced Energy Costs:
VCH & VRT SERIES OVENS F-41162 (03-14) 4 down the connective tissue that is inherent in all red meat products. The hold cycle allows this natural tenderization process to proceed in an orderly manner. As long as the internal temperature of the meat does not exceed 140 ⁰ F, the process will conti...
Page 6 - COMPARISON OF; “You can taste the difference.”; INSTALLATION
VCH & VRT SERIES OVENS F-41162 (03-14) 5 COMPARISON OF COOK & HOLD OVENS “The Comparison Stops Here” – more than a catchy slogan, it’s a fact. Convection ovens, unlike Vulcan Cook & Hold Ovens, blast high temperature dry air over the product. The end result with convection oven cooking i...
Page 8 - ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS; In the United States of America:
VCH & VRT SERIES OVENS F-41162 (03-14) 7 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS ELECTRICAL CODES & STANDARDS: The oven 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: T...
Page 9 - OPERATION; CONTROLS; START; Please refer to the cleaning instructions in this manual.
VCH & VRT SERIES OVENS F-41162 (03-14) 8 OPERATION CONTROLS The Oven and its parts are hot. Be very careful when operating, cleaning, or servicing the oven. All operating controls are located on the front Control Panel(s). The oven is supplied with individual operating controls for each oven cav...
Page 10 - QUICK CYCLE; TIME; SETTING ADJUSTMENT
VCH & VRT SERIES OVENS F-41162 (03-14) 9 QUICK CYCLE The Oven is pre-programmed with default settings of: Cooking Time - 60 minutes Cooking Temperature - 350 ⁰ F Holding Time – 60 minutes Holding Temperature - 165° To start Quick Cycle: 1. Switch ON/OFF Switch to ON . Wait approx.. 3 seconds u...
Page 11 - PRE-PROGRAMMED CYCLES; During the “Idle State/Time is blinking”:
VCH & VRT SERIES OVENS F-41162 (03-14) 10 PRE-PROGRAMMED CYCLES The Oven can be programmed for 9 cooking/holding cycles. (P-1 thru P-9) To program each cycle, P-1 through P-9, use the following instructions. PROGRAMMING: From the “Idle State” while the Time is blinking: 1. Press and Hold the ADJ...
Page 12 - VENTILATION HOOD REQUIREMENTS; EXTENDED SHUTDOWN
VCH & VRT SERIES OVENS F-41162 (03-14) 11 VENTILATION HOOD REQUIREMENTS Some local State Codes require the use of a ventilation hood for equipment operating in excess of 250 ⁰ F. Many will allow operation of Rethermalization Ovens at lower temperatures. Please contact a Service Agency to modify ...
Page 13 - MAINTENANCE; CLEANING; Always unplug; The Power Module is removable; Each; STAINLESS STEEL CARE
VCH & VRT SERIES OVENS F-41162 (03-14) 12 MAINTENANCE CLEANING The Oven and its parts are hot. Be very careful when operating, cleaning, or servicing the oven. Always unplug electrical power supply before cleaning. Avoid splashing water into upper areas of the oven to prevent damage to electrica...
Page 14 - DOOR GASKET CARE
VCH & VRT SERIES OVENS F-41162 (03-14) 13 To prevent stainless steel break-down, follow these steps: 1. Never use any metal tools, scrapers, files, wire brushes, or scouring pads (except for stainless steel scouring pads,) which will mar the surface. 2. Never use steel wool – which will leave be...
Page 15 - COOKING; should be placed
VCH & VRT SERIES OVENS F-41162 (03-14) 14 COOKING INTRODUCTION This cooking guide has been produced for your Vulcan Cook & Hold Oven System. It should be used as a handy reference when using your oven. The guide has been developed to help answer questions which you may have relating to produ...
Page 16 - BAKERY PRODUCTS; For Bakery Products:; Proof yeast products about 50%
VCH & VRT SERIES OVENS F-41162 (03-14) 15 BAKERY PRODUCTS The Cook & Hold Oven System is much more than a prime rib oven. Unlike our competitors, you can do a full range of bakery products. By observing a few simple rules, you can bake: cakes, muffins, cookies, pies, breads, puff pastry, and...
Page 17 - COOKING AND HOLDING GUIDE
VCH & VRT SERIES OVENS F-41162 (03-14) 16 COOKING AND HOLDING GUIDE Please note that as products vary, as well as other elements such as altitude, so shall actual cooking times and temperatures. These should be adjusted as needed based upon your actual experience. Finished product temperatures s...
Page 19 - RETHERMALIZATION GUIDE
VCH & VRT SERIES OVENS F-41162 (03-14) 18 RETHERMALIZATION GUIDE ENTRÉE OVEN TEMP. REHEAT TIME HOLD TEMP. MIN. HOLD TIME Baked Rotini 225 ⁰ F 60 min. 160 ⁰ F 20 min. Beef & Noodles 225 ⁰ F 54 min. 160 ⁰ F 20 min. Breaded Chicken Pattie on Bun 225 ⁰ F 60 min. 165 ⁰ F 20 min. Burrito 250 ⁰ F 4...
Page 22 - LOCKOUT / TAGOUT PROCEDURE; Always perform the Lockout / Tagout Procedure; In electrical box, place unit’s circuit breaker into OFF position.; SERVICE & PARTS INFORMATION; for a complete listing of Authorized Service; Customer Service
VCH & VRT SERIES OVENS F-41162 (03-14) 21 LOCKOUT / TAGOUT PROCEDURE Always perform the Lockout / Tagout Procedure before removing any sheet metal panels or attempting to service this equipment. The Lockout / Tagout Procedure is used to protect personnel working on an electrical appliance. Befor...
Page 23 - TROUBLESHOOTING
VCH & VRT SERIES OVENS F-41162 (03-14) 22 TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOMS POSSIBLE CAUSES REMEDY Oven not connected to power source Connect oven to power s ource ON/OFF switch not ON Press Power ON/OFF switch to ON Oven is below 150 ⁰ F. This is normal when unit is c old. If unit is above 150 ⁰ F., Con...