Vulcan-Hart VEX Range User Manual


 
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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.
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/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. *
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/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.