Vulcan-Hart VG60, VG48, VG160, VG36, VG24 Operation, Controls, BEFORE FIRST USE Griddle Seasoning

OPERATION

WARNING: THE RANGE AND ITS PARTS ARE HOT. BE VERY CAREFUL WHEN OPERATING, CLEANING OR SERVICING THE RANGE.

CONTROLS

THERMOSTAT DIAL - STANDARD OVEN — Allows operator to regulate oven temperature from low to 500°F (260°C).

THERMOSTAT DIAL - CONVECTION OVEN — Snap-acting type control which allows operator to regulate

		oven temperature from 150°F to 500°F (65.5°C to 260°C).
OPEN TOP BURNER KNOB -
STANDARD AND CONVECTION OVENS	— Regulates gas flow to top burners. To increase heat, turn
		knob counterclockwise; to decrease, turn knob clockwise.
POWER SWITCH - CONVECTION OVEN	— ON-OFF switch controls power supply to convection oven
		control.
HEATING LIGHT - CONVECTION OVEN	—	When lit, indicates that the oven thermostat is calling for
		heat to the oven.
GRIDDLE BURNER KNOB -
STANDARD AND CONVECTION OVENS	—	Regulates gas flow to the griddle or hot top burner. To

increase heat, turn knob counterclockwise; to decrease, turn knob clockwise.

BEFORE FIRST USE

Griddle Seasoning

CAUTION: This griddle plate is steel, but the surface is relatively soft and can be scored or dented by the careless use of a spatula or scraper. Be careful not to dent, scratch, or gouge the plate surface. Do not try to knock off loose food that may be on the spatula by tapping the corner edge of the spatula on the griddle surface.

A new griddle surface must be seasoned to do a good cooking job. The metal surface of the griddle is porous. Food tends to get trapped in these pores and stick; therefore, it is important to “season” or “fill up” these pores with cooking oil before cooking. Seasoning gives the surface a slick, hard finish from which the food will release easily.

To season, heat griddle top section at a low burner setting. Pour one ounce of cooking oil per square foot of surface over the griddle top section. With an insulated cloth, spread the oil over the entire griddle surface to create a thin film. Wipe off any excess oil with an insulated cloth.

Repeat this procedure 2 to 3 times until the griddle has a slick surface.

LIGHTING AND SHUTTING DOWN PILOTS

All adjustment procedures associated with pilot lighting must be performed by an authorized Vulcan-Hart installation or service person.

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