Vulcan-Hart VRC, VM High-SpeedUnits, Optional French Hot Plate, Griddle, Using The Vr Series Oven

High-Speed Units

High-speed units furnished on 208 and 240 volt models are controlled by infinite switches.

Optional French Hot Plate

French hot plates are furnished in lieu of high-speed units. Designed for bulk cooking and stock pot work (up to 20 Qt. stock pots or 9-10" [229-254] dia. pans). Stock pots of over 5-gallon capacity are not recommended for continuous use on French hot plate sections. 208/240 volt units are controlled by infinite heat switches. 480 volt models are controlled by 3-heat switches.

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 off-peak periods for economical operation.

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 3-heat switch at HI.

Preheat oven. Set top and bottom 3-heat switches to HI and thermostat to desired baking temperature. Keep oven door closed during preheating. While waiting for the oven to preheat, load food products into pans.

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 3-heat switches at desired setting. Load oven as quickly as possible to reduce heat loss from open door. Place pans in center of rack and close door. Do not load small pans closer than 3" (76) from door. Do not let pans touch the sides or back of the oven or each other.

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 ON-OFF rocker switch instead of 3-heat switches. The ON-OFF switch must be in the ON position for the oven to operate. In addition, cooking times are generally reduced by 5-10 minutes and the cooking temperature is usually about 25°F lower than standard recipes will indicate.

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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