Vulcan-Hart VS, VEX, VRC, VMX operation manual Operation, Controls, Top Surface Elements

OPERATION

WARNING: THE RANGE AND ITS PARTS ARE HOT. USE CARE WHEN OPERATING, SERVICING AND CLEANING THE RANGE.

WARNING (CONVECTION OVEN MODELS ONLY): WHEN USING CONVECTION OVENS, DO NOT STAND DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF OVEN WHILE OPENING DOOR. ALTHOUGH OPENING OVEN DOOR WILL AUTOMATICALLY SHUT OFF THE FAN, SOME HEAT ESCAPES. STEP AWAY TO AVOID HOT AIR.

CONTROLS

Top Surface Elements

CAUTION: Do not continuously operate surface units at maximum temperature; maximum temperature operation will be required only during peak cooking intervals. Reduce heat during slow cooking periods to save energy and prolong the life of the heating elements and castings.

Element Switches — control and maintain heat to surface elements.

Element Indicator Lights — when lit, indicates power is being supplied to the element.

There are 3 different types of plates that may be used in the VR, VS, VRC, VM, VEX and VMX Ranges.

	USED IN		TEMP.
PLATE & SIZE	MODELS	CONTROLS	RANGE
Hot Top	VR1,VR3,VM1,	3-heat switch provides control of a single	340 to 800°F
12" X 24"	VM3,VMT1,VMT3,	element rated at 5 KW.	(171 to 427)
(305 x 610)	VEX1,VEX3,VMX1,
	VMX3,VR1C,VR3C,
	VS1,VS3
All Purpose Top	VR2,VR6,VM2,	Thermostat provides control of a single	340 to 800°F
12" X 24"	VM6,VTM2,VTM6,	element rated at 5 KW. Indicator light	(171 to 427)
(305 x 610)	VEX2,VEX6,VMX2,	(next to thermostat) is ON when thermostat
with/without	VMX6,VR2C,VR6C,	calls for heat and goes OFF when
trough	VS2, VS6	desired temperatire is reached.
91/2" (241) Dia.	VR3,VR4,VR6,VR7	Infinite switch (3-heat switch in 480 V.
French	VM3,VM4,VM6	models) provides (according to its setting)	*
Hot Plates	VTM3,VTM4,VTM6,	a varying percent (about 7-100%) of its total
(or Optional	VEX3,VEX4,VEX6	input to the elements. Rated at 2 KW.
Hi-Speed	VR3C,VR4C,VR6C,
Elements)	VS3,VS4,VS6
Griddle Top 36"	VR5,VM5,VS5,	(3) thermostats control heat to (3) individual	175-550°F
(914)	VR5C	elements rated at 5 KW each. Each thermo-	(79-288)
		stat has its own indicator cycling light.
Griddle Top 24"	VR7,VM7,VS7,	(2) thermostats control heat to (2) individual	175-550°F
(610)	VR7C	elements rated at 5 KW each. Each thermo-	(79-288)
		stat has its own indicator cycling light.
		(2) infinite switches rated at 2 KW each.	*

*The 91/2" (241) dia. French plates have separate thermostats built into each energy saving plate. With the thermostat dial set at the highest available temperature and pan or pot containing food placed on the plate, the plate will deliver 2,000 watts at a temperature lower than 800°F (427). When the cooking utensil is removed or its contents have boiled dry, the heating watts are lowered as the temperature rises. Example: When the plate reaches from 820°F to 850°F (438-455), wattage is cut back to 950 watts, a 52.5% reduction.

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