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Serial #: ___________________________ Date Purchased: _____________________ Owner’s Manual Radiant Broilers P32D-3240 234R WARNING Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause property damage, injury or death. Read the installation, operating and maintenance instructions thoroughly before installing or servicing this equipment.
AFETY RECAUTIONS ADIANT ROILER SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Before installing and operating this equipment, be sure everyone involved in its operation is fully trained and aware of precautions. Accidents and problems can be caused by failure to follow fundamental rules and precautions. The following symbols, found throughout this manual, alert you to potentially dangerous conditions to the operator, service personnel, or to the equipment.
ADIANT ROILER NTRODUCTION Congratulations! You have purchased one of the finest pieces of heavy-duty commercial cooking equipment on the market. You will find that your new equipment, like all Southbend equipment, has been designed and manufactured to meet the toughest standards in the industry. Each piece of Southbend equipment is carefully engineered and designs are verified through laboratory tests and field installations.
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NTRODUCTION ADIANT ROILER The serial plate is located on the interior side of the lower front panel, as shown below. Figure 1 Broiler Serial Plate Location The serial plate is located behind the access panel. To remove the panel, lift it straight up and pull it out at the bottom. Figure 2 Oven Serial Plate Locations Location of Serial Plate...
ADIANT ROILER PECIFICATIONS PECIFICATIONS NOTICE Local codes regarding installation vary greatly from one area to another. The National Fire Protection Association, Inc. states in its NFPA 96 latest edition that local codes are the “authority having jurisdiction” when it comes to installation requirements for equipment.
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PECIFICATIONS ADIANT ROILER NOTICE Proper ventilation is the owner’s responsibility. Any problem due to improper ventilation will not be covered by the warranty. Be sure to inspect and clean the ventilation system according to the ventilation equipment manufacturer’s instructions. If a ventilation canopy is used, it is recommended that the canopy extend 152.4 mm (6”), past the appliance and that the bottom edge be located 1981 mm (6’6”) from the floor.
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ADIANT ROILER PECIFICATIONS ROILER LECTRICITY UPPLY Broilers with convection-oven bases with optional electronic ignition require electric power (50Hz or 60Hz single-phase AC). 120V models have a 7-foot (2134 mm) power cord with a grounded plug (1.0 amps for “D” Models and 4.8 amps for “A”...
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PECIFICATIONS ADIANT ROILER Figure 3 Free Standing Broiler Preasure Tap Location 1/8" NPT Pressure Tap Figure 4 Oven Base Broilers Pressure Tap Locations 1/8" NPT PRESSURE TAP 1/8" NPT PRESSURE TAP PAGE 8 OF 40 OWNER’S MANUAL 1199797 REV 0 (6/14)
ADIANT ROILER NSTALLATION NSTALLATION NOTICE These installation procedures must be followed by qualified personnel or warranty will be void. Local codes regarding installation vary greatly from one area to another. The National Fire Protection Association, Inc. states in its NFPA 96 latest edition that local codes are the “authority having jurisdiction” when it comes to installation requirements for equipment.
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NSTALLATION ADIANT ROILER TTACH A set of four legs is packed with equipment ordered with legs. (For units ordered with casters, go to Step 2b.) Raise equipment sufficiently to allow legs to be attached. For safety, “shore up” and support the equipment with an adequate blocking arrangement strong enough to support the load.
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ADIANT ROILER NSTALLATION Figure 6 Installation of Casters TTACH ESTRAINT NOTICE For an appliance equipped with casters, (1) the installation shall be made with a connector that complies with the Standard for Connectors for Movable Gas Appliances, ANSI Z21.69 or Connectors for Moveable Gas Appliances, CAN/CGA-6.16, and a quick-disconnect device that complies with the Standard for Quick-Disconnect Devices for Use With Gas Fuel, ANSI Z21.41, or Quick Disconnect Devices for Use with Gas Fuel, CAN1-6.9, (2) adequate means must be provided to limit the movement of the appliance without depending on the connector and the quick-...
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NSTALLATION ADIANT ROILER Figure 7 Installation of Restraint Be sure all controls are turned off prior to disconnecting. After reconnecting, be sure all controls are turned off and all pilots are lit. NOTICE Adequate means must be provided to limit the movement of the appliance without depending on the connector and the quick-disconnect device or its associated piping to limit the appliance movement.
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ADIANT ROILER NSTALLATION ONNECT ATTERY ECTIONS ( NLY) If the unit is part of a battery, and the battery was shipped partially disassembled, connect the battery sections using the following procedure. 1. Remove valve panels from all sections. Mark them so that they can be returned to their respective section. 2.
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NSTALLATION ADIANT ROILER If applicable, the vent line from the gas pressure regulator shall be installed to the outdoors in accordance with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1, Natural Gas Installation Code, CAN/CGA-B149.1, or the Propane Installation Code CAN/CGA-B149.2, as applicable.
ADIANT ROILER PERATION PERATION DANGER EXPLOSION HAZARD In the event a gas odor is detected, shut down equipment at the main gas shut-off valve and immediately call the emergency phone number of your gas supplier. Improper ventilation can result in headaches, drowsiness, nausea, and could result in death. Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air to and from cooking appliances.
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PERATION ADIANT ROILER 5. When done broiling, turn the burner control knobs OFF (the constant-burning pilots will remain lit). 6. When done broiling, turn the burner controls to OFF. (To keep the broiler rack hot in order to mark food with sear marks without preheating, turn the burner controls to LOW and move the broiler rack to its highest position.) LIGHTING BROILER PILOTS The pilots should burn continuously unless the broiler is to be completely shut down.
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ADIANT ROILER PERATION Figure 8 Controls 3" Front 3" of broiler is a reduced-heat Upper Broiler holding area. Burner Controls (OFF-HIGH-LOW) Upper Broiler Rack (rolls out) Upper Broiler Rack Height Broiler Drippings Adjustment Lever Collection Drawer for Upper Broiler Lower Broiler Burner Controls (OFF-HIGH-LOW) Lower Broiler Rack...
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PERATION ADIANT ROILER Figure 9 Operation of Oven Each oven has a thermostatic control that can be set in the FOR UNITS WITH ELECTRONIC IGNITION oven 175°F to 550°F (66°C to 260°C). Convection ovens have a 1. Set the Oven Power Switch to ON. The pilot will light fan that can be set to HI speed or LO speed.
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ADIANT ROILER PERATION UGGESTIONS FOR OOKING SING A ONVECTION As a guide, set oven temperatures 25 to 50 degrees lower than called for in recipes using conventional (non-convection) ovens. FROZEN ENTREE PRODUCTS: Punch holes in lid before heating. Tent lid if product has a tendency to stick, i.e., lasagna or macaroni and cheese.
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PERATION ADIANT ROILER ORRECTING ROBLEMS WHEN OOKING WITH A ONVENTION If... Then... Cakes are dark on the sides and not done in the center… lower oven temperature Cake edges are too brown… reduce number of pans or lower oven temperature Cakes have light outer color…...
ADIANT ROILER LEANING LEANING WARNING Disconnect the power supply to the appliance before cleaning. Do not remove panels that require tools to remove. WARNING Adjustments and service work should be performed only by a qualified technician who is experienced in, and knowledgeable with the operation of commercial gas cooking equipment.
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LEANING ADIANT ROILER Rubbing cleanser, as gently as possible, in the direction of the polished lines will not mar the finish of the stainless steel. NEVER RUB WITH A CIRCULAR MOTION. Soil and burnt deposits which do not respond to the above procedure can usually be removed by rubbing the surface with SCOTCH-BRITE scouring pads or STAINLESS scouring pads.
ADIANT ROILER DJUSTMENTS DJUSTMENTS WARNING ADJUSTMENTS AND SERVICE WORK MAY BE PERFORMED ONLY BY A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN WHO IS EXPERIENCED IN, AND KNOWLEDGEABLE WITH, THE OPERATION OF COMMERCIAL COOKING EQUIPMENT. HOWEVER, TO ASSURE YOUR CONFIDENCE, CONTACT YOUR AUTHORIZED SERVICE AGENCY FOR RELIABLE SERVICE, DEPENDABLE ADVICE OR OTHER ASSISTANCE, AND FOR GENUINE FACTORY PARTS.
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DJUSTMENTS ADIANT ROILER Figure 10 DJUSTMENT OF HERMOSTAT The oven thermostat is carefully calibrated at the factory so that the dial setting matches the actual oven temperature. Field recalibration is seldom necessary, and should not be resorted to unless considerable cooking experience definitely proves that the control is not maintaining the temperatures to which the dial is set.
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ADIANT ROILER DJUSTMENTS Figure 11 DJUSTMENT OF ILOT AND URNER The burner orifice is of the fixed type, sized for the type of gas and the operating altitude. To adjust the burner air-gas mixture, loosen the screw that secures the air shutter on the mixer face and rotate the mixer cap to obtain a clear, stable blue flame with a distinct inner cone at each port.
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DJUSTMENTS ADIANT ROILER DJUSTMENT OF ANIFOLD RESSURE ( ASE) There is not an internal pressure regulator. The external pressure regulators supplied by Southbend are factory set at 6” W.C. for natural gas and 10” W.C. for propane gas. To check the manifold pressure, do the following: 1.
ADIANT ROILER ROUBLESHOOTING ROUBLESHOOTING WARNING ADJUSTMENTS AND SERVICE WORK MAY BE PERFORMED ONLY BY A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN WHO IS EXPERIENCED IN, AND KNOWLEDGEABLE WITH, THE OPERATION OF COMMERCIAL COOKING EQUIPMENT. HOWEVER, TO ASSURE YOUR CONFIDENCE, CONTACT YOUR AUTHORIZED SERVICE AGENCY FOR RELIABLE SERVICE, DEPENDABLE ADVICE OR OTHER ASSISTANCE, AND FOR GENUINE FACTORY PARTS.
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ROUBLESHOOTING ADIANT ROILER ROUBLESHOOTING ROILER The following table lists the possible causes of oven-related problems that may occur Problem Look for - 1 Not enough heat – Restriction in valve. – Restriction in gas supply. – Misalignment of orifice tube. –...
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ADIANT ROILER ROUBLESHOOTING ROUBLESHOOTING CAUTION Proper and efficient operation of oven is dependent on correct installation and function of components. Always verify that components are in place and functioning as intended. The following table lists the possible causes of oven-related problems that may occur Problem Look for - 1 Oven will not come on.
ROUBLESHOOTING ADIANT ROILER TROUBLESHOOTING BASE OVEN CAUTION Proper and efficient operation of oven is dependent on correct installation and function of components. Always verify that components are in place and functioning as intended. Consult the following table and the flowchart that begins on the following page. Probelm Look for - Oven will not come on.
ADIANT ROILER ROUBLESHOOTING Figure 13 120 Volt Electronic Ignition (Option) Oven will not ignite. Check incoming power and oven power switch. If switch power switch is faulty, replace and attempt to ignite oven. If power switch functions properly and incoming power is present proceed to next step. Does oven spark at pilot with oven power switch and thermostat on? Do pilot and main gas...
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ROUBLESHOOTING ADIANT ROILER TROUBLESHOOTING CONVECTION-OVEN BLOWER WARNING Before attempting to service or replace any electrical component, make sure power source has been disconnected. CAUTION When changing motor or servicing oven, always verify that blower wheel rotation is clockwise when looking into the oven cavity.
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ADIANT ROILER ROUBLESHOOTING Figure 15 Convection-Oven Blower Does Not Run Convection-oven blower does not run. DISCONNECT POWER AT CIRCUIT BREAKER. Remove the control knobs from the front of the range. Remove the screws that secure the top of the control panel and carefully tilt the panel forward to expose the back of the blower switch that is mounted in the front panel.
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ROUBLESHOOTING ADIANT ROILER Figure 16 Convection-Oven Blower Does Not Run, Continued (Continuing from previous page.) CHECK THAT POWER IS DISCONNECTED AT CIRCUIT BREAKER. Remove the wire terminal cover from the blower motor. Check that the red wire is capped off. Remove the wire nuts from the black and the white wires.
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ADIANT ROILER ROUBLESHOOTING Figure 17 Wiring Diagram for 120 Volt Oven Bases with Electronic Ignition OWNER’S MANUAL 1199797 REV 0 (6/14) PAGE 35 OF 40...
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ROUBLESHOOTING ADIANT ROILER Figure 18 Wiring Diagram for Oven Base with Standing Pilot PAGE 36 OF 40 OWNER’S MANUAL 1199797 REV 0 (6/14)
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ADIANT ROILER ROUBLESHOOTING Figure 19 Wiring Diagram 240V Oven Base with Electronic Ignition OWNER’S MANUAL 1199797 REV 0 (6/14) PAGE 37 OF 40...
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ADIANT ROILER RADIANT BROILERS A product with the Southbend name incorporates the best in durability and low maintenance. We all recognize, however, that replacement parts and occasional professional service may be necessary to extend the useful life of this appliance. When service is needed, contact a Southbend Authorized Service Agency, or your dealer.
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