Summary of Contents for Vulcan-Hart VCG10H ML-126836, VCG10F ML-126837, VCG20H ML-126838
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VCG10H ML-126836 VCG10F ML-126837 VCG20H ML-126838 For additional information on Vulcan-Hart or to locate an authorized parts and service provider in your area, visit our website at www.vulcanhart.com VULCAN-HART DIVISION OF ITW FOOD EQUIPMENT GROUP, LLC WWW.VULCANHART.COM INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL Model VCG10H P.O.
Installation, Operation and Care of GAS COMBI CONVECTION & STEAM OVENS KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE USE GENERAL The Vulcan Combi Gas Convection & Steam Ovens are single compartment ovens that provide convection heating, steaming or both. Ovens are sized to accommodate 10 or 20 shelves, Full or Half depth.
DRIP TRAY Verify that the drip tray is assembled to the bottom of the oven. If it is not, loosen screws under front of oven base and assemble drip tray to bottom of oven. The 20 level ovens have a drip tray that has three segments.
Model Gas Type Natural 67,000 BTU/Hr VCG10H Propane 69,000 BTU/Hr Natural 85,000 BTU/Hr VCG10F Propane 85,000 BTU/Hr Natural 70,000 BTU/Hr VCG20H Propane 70,000 BTU/Hr GAS CONNECTION All gas supply connections and any pipe joint compound must be resistant to the action of propane gases.
PLUMBING CONNECTIONS WARNING: PLUMBING CONNECTIONS MUST COMPLY WITH APPLICABLE SANITARY, SAFETY AND PLUMBING CODES. Water Requirements Proper water quality can improve the taste of the food prepared in the steamer, reduce liming in the steam generator and extend equipment life. Local water conditions vary from one location to another.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION — Cord Connected Ovens WARNING: ELECTRICAL AND GROUNDING CONNECTIONS MUST COMPLY WITH THE APPLICABLE PORTIONS OF THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE AND/OR OTHER LOCAL ELECTRICAL CODES. WARNING: THE SUPPLY CORD ON THIS OVEN IS PROVIDED WITH A GROUNDING PLUG. THE OUTLET TO WHICH THIS PLUG IS CONNECTED MUST BE PROPERLY GROUNDED.
OPERATION WARNING: THE OVEN AND ITS PARTS ARE HOT. USE CARE WHEN OPERATING, CLEANING OR SERVICING THE OVEN. THE COOKING COMPARTMENT CONTAINS LIVE STEAM. STAY CLEAR WHEN OPENING DOOR. DOOR OPENING AND CLOSING The oven door is equipped with an electrically powered lock. The oven is delivered with the door latched and slightly open (Fig.
LOADING THE OVEN Open the door. Place the product to be cooked in suitable containers and slide into the racks or place the containers securely on shelves in the oven. When loading a 10 level oven with the landing table (Fig.
PROGRAMMABLE CONTROLS DOOR HOT AIR STEAM COMBI TIME DOWN TEMP DOWN ENTER DOWN H C P C RESET RESET ON OFF See Door Opening and Closing, page 10. COOKING MODE • HOT AIR (Convection Baking) • STEAM • COMBI (Convection & Steam) START STOP COOKING TIME •...
— After an initial power-up sequence, the control panel indicator lights and the light inside the oven are lit. The actual oven temperature is shown in the Temperature display, – h – – min is in the Time display, and – – is in the Program Number display. The control will now accept commands.
PROBE The Probe Temperature defines the final temperature of the product for any cooking phase. The cooking cycle stops when the product temperature reaches the probe temperature setting. Total Cooking Time is not known or entered when using the probe. COOKING WITH THE PROBE There are two ways to control the oven temperature when using the Probe .
TEMPERATURE PROBE APPLICATIONS All Applications are suggested only — prove your own recipes and temperature and time settings. l l e ENTERING A COOKING PROGRAM HOT AIR STEAM COMBI TIME DOWN TEMP DOWN ENTER DOWN – – – 1. When entering cooking parameters, always select the Mode as the first element in a cooking phase: for C OMBI...
PROGRAMMING MEMORY Up to 99 Cooking Programs with up to 5 Phases in each program can be keyed-in and stored in Memory. Each program is accessed by its identifying number. Program numbers range from 00 – 98. A pre-defined Clean Cycle Deliming program is also available (refer to page 38). If the numbered Program has not been programmed (or is vacant), the Time displays –...
To C an existing program to a NEW program number — To C a program — HANGE — — ENTER DOWN RECALLING A PROGRAM FROM MEMORY Once a menu item has been programmed, it can be recalled, reviewed and used to cook food. If the Program has already been programmed, its values are recalled from memory and displayed.
BAKING (Convection Baking – H Convection Baking involves baking, browning, roasting, etc. without adding steam or moisture to the process. Hot air is fan-circulated to maintain even temperatures throughout the oven. Preheating the oven before loading the product is recommended. Automatic Convection Baking can be set up so the buzzer sounds when the Cooking Time has elapsed or when the product's internal temperature has reached the Probe Temperature set point.
CONVECTION BAKING APPLICATIONS – H All Applications are suggested only — prove your own recipes and temperature and time settings. l l u s i f l l i f s l l k l i – 19 – – –...
STEAMING (Steam Mode only) Steam Mode will not begin if cavity temperature is above 212 F (100 C). Steam cooking is used for stewing, poaching and gentle cooking of products cooked in water. Steam flows without pressure into the oven. The fan circulates the steam to all parts of the oven. Allow the steam generator to preheat for 4 to 5 minutes if starting from cold.
STEAMING APPLICATIONS All Applications are suggested only — prove your own recipes and temperature and time settings. i l o c i l l l a f i l f i l c i l n i l s l l &...
COMBI (Convection Baking with Steam) Combi baking with steam is used for baking, roasting or braising when steam needs to be added to the oven during a convection baking operation. The Steam Factor can be varied by repeat pressing of the Combi key —...
COMBI APPLICATIONS All Applications are suggested only — prove your own recipes and temperature and time settings. Some applications contain a H as a single phase cooking operation. Product Phase 1 Roast Beef Convection 425 10 minutes Meat Loaf Combi 260 Steam Factor 40 Probe Setting 150 Pork Loin...
EXAMPLE PROGRAM This example shows how to program a two-phase process for cooking Roast Beef and store it as program number 20. The first item in the table on page 23 provides the information: Refer to the menu card example at the bottom of page 25.
MENU CARDS PROGRAM NUMBER _____________ Menu Item_______________________ Hot Air Steam Combi (1•, 2•, 3•, 4•, 5•, 6•) Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4 Phase 5 PROGRAM NUMBER ______20_______ Menu Item______Roast Beef________ Hot Air Steam Combi (1•, 2•, 3•, 4•, 5•, 6•) Phase 1 CONVECTION Hot Air Phase 2...
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PROGRAM NUMBER _____________ Menu Item_______________________ MODE Hot Air Steam Combi (1•, 2•, 3•, 4•, 5•, 6•) Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4 Phase 5 PROGRAM NUMBER _____________ Menu Item_______________________ MODE Hot Air Steam Combi (1•, 2•, 3•, 4•, 5•, 6•) Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3...
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PROGRAM NUMBER _____________ Menu Item_______________________ MODE Hot Air Steam Combi (1•, 2•, 3•, 4•, 5•, 6•) Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4 Phase 5 PROGRAM NUMBER _____________ Menu Item_______________________ MODE Hot Air Steam Combi (1•, 2•, 3•, 4•, 5•, 6•) Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3...
DELUXE MANUAL CONTROL SELECTOR SWITCH • OFF • CONVECTION H • STEAM MODE ( Temp. Range 35 – 212 F • COMBI MODE ( Temp. Range 35 – 518 F • COOL DOWN — Door opens to latched position and fan is on until the set temperature is reached.
ENTERING A MANUAL COOKING OPERATION — Deluxe Control NOTE: After pressing the selection button (TIME or TEMP), the display will start flashing. At end of adjustment, the set value flashes for 5 seconds and then displays without flashing. 1. When setting cooking parameters, always select the Mode as the first element in the cooking operation: H or C .
STANDARD MANUAL CONTROL SELECTOR SWITCH • OFF • CONVECTION H • STEAM MODE ( Temp. Range: 35 – 212 F • COMBI MODE ( Temp. Range: 35 – 518 F • COOL DOWN — Door opens to latched position and fan is on until the set temperature is reached.
ENTERING A MANUAL COOKING OPERATION — Standard Control 1. When setting cooking parameters, always select the Mode as the first element in the program: H or C The previous temperature setting TEAM OMBI used in that Mode is displayed. After selecting the Mode, the oven begins to heat and maintains the set temperature unless adjusted.
CLEANING Daily Cleaning Preheat the oven to 130 F and spray a mild detergent solution that does not contain chlorine on the inside surfaces of the oven. A Spray Bottle is provided. Allow the detergent solution to react for 15 minutes. Operate the oven on Steam mode for 15 minutes.
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Complete Cleaning (continued) The Interior Glass Door (Fig. 10) is independently hinged to allow both sides of the glass doors to be cleaned. With the oven door open, pull the Interior Glass Door away from the exterior oven door. The snap-release fasteners should allow the Interior Glass Door to swing free.
CONFIGURATION MODE — PROGRAMMABLE CONTROL This procedure should be performed by a qualified service technician. WARNING: UNPLUG THE ELECTRICAL POWER CORD. Identify the manufacturer(s) of the convection fan motor(s) by inspecting the label on the motor(s) after the rear panel is removed. This information is needed for Steps 10 – 12. Replace rear panel and reconnect electrical power.
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8. [ uuu ] is displayed in the TIME display and the maximum steam 9. [ CCC ] is displayed in the TIME display and the maximum convection 10. Set the Minimum and Maximum Values in steps 11 and 12 according Motor Manufacturer(s) Leroy-Somer (Hanning) Brook-Crompton...
CONFIGURATION MODE — MANUAL CONTROL (Standard or Deluxe) This procedure should be performed by a qualified service technician. WARNING: UNPLUG THE ELECTRICAL POWER CORD. Identify the manufacturer(s) of the convection fan motor(s) by inspecting the label on the motor(s) after the rear panel is removed.
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7. [ uuuu ] is displayed in the TIME display and the maximum steam 8. [ CCCC ] is displayed in the TIME display and the maximum convection 9. Set the Minimum and Maximum Values in steps 10 and 11 according Motor Manufacturer(s) Leroy-Somer (Hanning) Brook-Crompton...
WARNING: THE OVEN AND ITS PARTS ARE HOT. CLEANING OR SERVICING THE OVEN. THE COOKING COMPARTMENT CONTAINS LIVE STEAM. STAY CLEAR WHEN OPENING DOOR. CLEAN CYCLE DELIMING PROCEDURE • With the Programmable Control, select the Clean Cycle [Program Number 00 and Number 98 and ].
SYMPTOM Steam button, Combi button and Steam Factor lights are all flashing. The Air Intake Trouble Indicator Light is lit. The Heat Trouble Indicator Light is lit. The Steam Trouble Indicator Light is lit. The Fan Trouble Indicator Light is lit. [ OUR ] displays in the temperature display.
To obtain service and parts information concerning this oven, contact the Vulcan Hart Service Agency in your area (refer to the listing supplied with the oven), or contact the Vulcan-Hart Service Department at the address or phone number shown on the front cover of this manual. Parts and service manuals are also available at WWW.VULCANHART.COM...