High-Speed Units
Optional French Hot Plate
French hot plates are furnished in lieu of
Griddle
Use for general griddling (hamburgers, eggs, pancakes, minute steaks, etc.) If using for the first time, griddle must be seasoned (see BEFORE FIRST USE in this manual).
To use, set dial at desired temperature and allow griddle to preheat (about 7 minutes to reach 350°F [176]). Indicator light will go off when preset temperature is reached. Then load and cook according to recipe, turning foods halfway through cooking time (unless recipe specifies otherwise).
Each 12" (305) section of the griddle has its own thermostatically controlled heat zone and indicator light. This permits simultaneous cooking of different foods at different temperatures (such as eggs, 300°F [149]; and bacon, 350°F [176]); or using the entire griddle top at the same temperature; or using only one or two sections during
USING THE VR SERIES OVEN
When baking or roasting on one level only, remove rack and place food pans directly on oven deck. When using rack and deck at the same time, rotate foods halfway through cooking cycle. When baking on the rack, it may be necessary to set the bottom
Preheat oven. Set top and bottom
When set temperature is reached, allow oven signal light to go on and off at least twice so the oven is thoroughly heated and will brown baked products evenly. Set
When cooking is completed, open oven door and unload product. After oven cools, wipe up any spills as quickly as possible to prevent them from becoming stubborn stains.
USING THE VRC SERIES OVEN
The convection oven operates like the standard VR oven except that it is controlled by an
Best results will normally be achieved by using rack positions 1, 3 and 5 for sheet pan cooking, or rack positions 2 and 4 for larger food products. Further time, temperature and rack adjustments may be required, depending upon your particular product and cooking load.
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