Vulcan-Hart VGL40E, VGL60E, VGL20E operation manual Operation

OPERATION

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

CONTROLS (Figs. 1, 2)

POWER

OFF ON

COOKING

LOW WATER

COOK TEMP.

▼

OFF

OFF

PRESSURE

WATER LEVEL

Fig. 1

Main Power Switch — Turns main power ON or OFF. Switch must be turned ON to heat the kettle. Turn the switch OFF when the kettle will not be in use for long periods.

(Red) Cooking Light — This light is on whenever the main burner gas is on. On units with electronic ignition, this light may be on without the burners being on if the standing pilot becomes extinguished — see page 8.

(Amber) Low Water Light — All kettles are supplied with sufficient distilled water inside the pressurized jacket. If at any time the water level falls below that required for proper operation, the kettle will not heat and this light will come on. Contact your Vulcan-authorized servicer to have water added to the jacket and to have the vacuum pressure re-established.

Thermostat — Sets the kettle's internal operating temperature (150 – 285°F) or OFF.

Pressure Gauge — Indicates the internal operating pressure of the kettle. When cold, the gauge should indicate 25 to 30 inches mercury column vacuum. If it does not, contact your Vulcan-authorized servicer. Under normal operation with the kettle empty (and the thermostat set to 285°F) the pressure shall reach 38 psig. When loaded the pressure may be considerably less.

Controls

Draw-Off Valve

Lid

Kettle Tank

Jacket

Steam (Pressurized)

Water Level

Burner

Fig. 2

Water Level (Sight Glass) — Indicates the minimum and maximum water level in the pressurized internal portion of the kettle. If the water level falls below the minimum level, contact your Vulcan-authorized servicer.

Pressure Relief Valve — This device is located inside and prevents the internal kettle pressure from exceeding 50 psig. It should never be tampered with.

Draw-Off Valve — Allows you to empty the contents of the kettle into a suitable container. USE CARE WHEN HANDLING HOT FOOD. Soups with large chunks may need to be ladled.

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