Vulcan-Hart ML-114908 manual

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    VFB12 ELECTRIC FLASHBAKE ® OVEN VFB12 ML-114905 (Without Power Cord) VFB12 ML-114908 (With Power Cord) VULCAN-HART COMPANY, P.O. BOX 696, LOUISVILLE, KY 40201-0696, TEL. (502) 778-2791 FORM 31020 (4-97) INST ALLA TION & OPERA TION MANUAL[...]

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    – 2 – © VULCAN, 1997 T ABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL 3 INSTALLATION 3 Unpacking 3 Location 3 Installation Codes and Standards 4 Assembly 4 Exhaust Duct Installation 4 Electrical Connections 5 Start-up Testing 6 OPERATION 8 Precautions 8 Controls 8 Programming the VFB12 Flash Bake Oven 9 Recipe Options and Limits 10 Lamp Center and Outer Power Level[...]

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    – 3 – Installation, Operation and Care of VULCAN MODEL VFB12 FLASH BAKE ® OVEN KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE GENERAL Your Vulcan Flash Bake oven is a versatile oven that employs a revolutionary high quality, high-speed cooking technology. The baking process is so fast that food retains its natural juices. Bread products brown and becom[...]

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    – 4 – There must be a 3" (76 mm) clearance on each side of the oven. The area behind the oven around the blower must be kept clear of obstructions and allow for free air circulation. If your oven is equipped with the power cord and plug, ensure that the cord can be plugged into the appropriate outlet. INSTALLATION CODES AND STANDARDS The V[...]

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    – 5 – The other end of the duct can be vented into an existing hood, or to the outside in a manner consistent with local building codes. The exhaust duct must not be less than 4" (101.5 mm) in diameter, and a recommended maximum length of 4 to 6 feet (1219-1829 mm) , depending on operating conditions. The duct should be made of metal suita[...]

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    – 6 – Fig. 2 ELECTRICAL DATA *50A if cord connected. START-UP TESTING After the oven is connected to the supply circuit, perform the following tests to ensure that the oven is operating properly. Lamp Test Turn the oven on by pressing the ON/OFF button. After a few seconds, the display will settle on Recipe 1. At this point, hold down the 1 but[...]

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    – 7 – Press the 1 button to begin the lamp test. The door will lock and the lamps will each turn on briefly. After each lamp is turned on successfully, the display will report Lamp OK. If all lamps pass, the oven will automatically return to the normal operating mode. If a lamp does not operate properly, the test will stop and the display will [...]

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    – 8 – OPERA TION WARNING: THE OVEN AND ITS PARTS ARE HOT. USE CARE WHEN OPERATING, CLEANING, OR SERVICING THE OVEN. PRECAUTIONS • Never attempt to open the oven door while a cook cycle is in progress. Never attempt to operate the oven with the door open. • Do not operate the oven without the grill, or with missing or damaged lamp shields. ?[...]

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    – 9 – DISPLAY — The display screen, located at the top of the control panel provides a constant indication of the oven status. It is also used for programming the oven and for the display of information and diagnostic messages. START — Press this button to begin cooking with the programmed recipe that is currently displayed. After this butt[...]

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    – 10 – Next, a screen for selecting a cook method is displayed. Select A Cook Method 1 = Standard 2 = Two-Step There are two methods of cooking with the Flash Bake oven. They are called STANDARD and TWO-STEP . See pages 11 and 13 for a description of each method. Press the number corresponding to the cook method desired. The screens following w[...]

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    – 11 – Fig. 4 Changing the top outer and bottom outer power levels will have a greater effect on cooking times and browning than changing the center power levels. This is because outer intensities contain 70% of the cooking energy, while the center intensities only contain 30% of the cooking energy. CREATING A "STANDARD" COOK METHOD R[...]

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    – 12 – Cook Time The cook time is the total amount of time the product will be cooked for this recipe. The time is entered in minutes and seconds using the 1 through 0 buttons. As the 1 through 0 buttons are pressed, the number enters in the right column and is shifted to the left as subsequent numbers are entered. Recipe 1 Enter Cook Time = 1:[...]

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    – 13 – Standard Recipe Display This screen is displayed after the recipe is saved, indicating the new settings as programmed. Recipe 1 0:00 Top 8 Bottom 3 Time 1:30 The clock on the top line at the right of the screen is the countdown timer for the cook cycle. It indicates the time remaining in the cook cycle. CREATING A TWO-STEP COOK METHOD RE[...]

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    – 14 – Step 2 Time Recipe 1 Step 2 Enter Time For Step 2 = 2:05 Then Press NEXT Use the 0 through 9 buttons to enter the standard cook portion of the time. Press 2, 0, 5 to enter the 2 minutes and 5 seconds shown. Press the NEXT button to proceed to the next screen. Zone Power Recipe 1 Step 2 Enter Power 0-10 For Top Center = 8 Then Press NEXT [...]

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    – 15 – Do You Want To Save This New Recipe 2 1 = Yes 2 = No Press the 1 button to store the new settings in memory. Two-Step Recipe Display This screen displays the saved programmed information for a Two-Step recipe. Recipe 2 0:00 Top Ctr 8 Outer 10 Btm Ctr 3 Outer 2 Time 1:20 + 2:05 = 3:25 The clock on the top line at the right of the screen i[...]

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    – 16 – Once a recipe is programmed, it can be used again and again by selecting it and pressing the START button. Starting a Recipe All cooking must be done with the grill in place. To begin a cook cycle, place the pan with the product on the grill and close the door (pizza may be placed directly on the grill). Then select the recipe, using the[...]

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    – 17 – COOK CYCLE COUNTER The Flash Bake oven is equipped with a cook cycle counter. This counter keeps a continuous log of the number of cook cycles performed by the oven. A cycle is counted when a recipe that lasts for more than approximately 30 seconds is completed. The cook cycle counter is displayed after the ON/OFF button is pressed to tu[...]

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    – 18 – To make the adjustment, press the 1 button. Pressing the 2 button will take you to the normal programming screen for the cook time. Pressing the 1 button will take you to the following screen: Recipe 1 1 = lighter . . . 5 = darker Enter (1-5) = 3 Then Press NEXT The factory setting for this adjustment is 3. If your product was getting da[...]

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    – 19 – Approved Cleaning Materials and Procedures Cleaners • Mild dish soap - Use any mild food service type dish soap for the interior cleaning. Be sure that the soap is non-caustic. • Citrus 2000 Multi-Purpose Ready To Use • Pro Formula 409 - Use for interior walls. • Windex Powerized Formula - Use for cleaning the door window interio[...]

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    – 20 – Fig. 5 It is recommended that you keep spare lamp shields so that dirty ones can be replaced quickly. Dirty shields can then be cleaned during off-peak times. The lamp shield is made of a special transparent material with specific properties. Replace shield only with official Flash Bake oven replacements. 10. Clean the inside of the oven[...]

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    – 21 – MAINTENANCE WARNING: THE OVEN AND ITS PARTS ARE HOT. USE CARE WHEN OPERATING, CLEANING AND SERVICING THE OVEN. WARNING: DISCONNECT THE ELECTRICAL SUPPLY BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE ON THE OVEN. Do not remove the oven covers or attempt to open the control cabinet. Doing so will void the warranty. There are no user servicable parts i[...]

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    – 22 – PROBLEM No power to the oven. No power to the oven controls or display. Blower not operating. Oven not cooking. Display screen does not light up. Grill does not rotate. Door does not lock. No "High Power". TROUBLESHOOTING POSSIBLE CAUSES 1. Oven power cord is not plugged into the wall outlet. 2. Main branch circuit breaker is b[...]

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    – 23 – FORM 31020 (4-97) PRINTED IN U.S.A. Under certain conditions, the oven will emit a short trill tone alarm when the operator presses a button. This indicates that something is preventing the oven from operating properly. Check the display screen for the following messages: MESSAGE HIGH POWER IS NOT ON --> Press ANY key <-- [16] DOOR[...]