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GPC SERIES GAS PASTA COOKERS
MODELS
GPC12
GPC12S
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
ML-126881
ML-126883
INSTALLATION &
OPERATION MANUAL
P.O. BOX 696, LOUISVILLE, KY 40201-0696
TEL. (502) 778-2791
F-31173 Rev. A (02-04)
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- Page 1 GPC SERIES GAS PASTA COOKERS MODELS GPC12 ML-126881 GPC12S ML-126883 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 INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL P.O.
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Page 2: Important For Your Safety
IMPORTANT FOR YOUR SAFETY THIS MANUAL HAS BEEN PREPARED FOR PERSONNEL QUALIFIED TO INSTALL GAS EQUIPMENT, WHO SHOULD PERFORM THE INITIAL FIELD START-UP AND ADJUSTMENTS OF THE EQUIPMENT COVERED BY THIS MANUAL. POST IN A PROMINENT LOCATION THE INSTRUCTIONS TO BE FOLLOWED IN THE EVENT THE SMELL OF GAS IS DETECTED. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
GENERAL ..............4 INSTALLATION . -
Page 4: General
Model GPC12S is equipped with a chill tank (no burners) which is plumbed to both hot and cold water. The chill tank is used for cooling pasta quickly. It is the same width as the pasta cooker. Model GPC12 GPC12S Standard Features include: •... -
Page 5: Installation
Before installing, verify that the type of gas supply (natural or propane) and electrical service agree with the specifications on the rating plate which is located on the inside of the door panel. If the supply and equipment requirements do not agree, contact your dealer or Vulcan-Hart immediately. UNPACKING Immediately after unpacking, check for possible shipping damage. -
Page 6: Installation Codes And Standards
INSTALLATION CODES AND STANDARDS Your Vulcan-Hart gas pasta cooker must be installed in accordance with: In the United States of America: 1. State and local codes. 2. National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI-Z223.1 (latest edition), available from the American Gas Association, Inc., 1515 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA 22209. - Page 7 NOTICE: When the pasta cooker is mounted on casters, it must be installed with the casters supplied, a connector (not supplied by Vulcan-Hart) complying with either ANSI Z21.69 (latest edition) or CAN/ CGA-6.16 (latest edition), and a quick disconnect device complying with either ANSI Z21.41 (latest edition) or CAN1-6.9 (latest edition).
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Page 8: Gas Connections
GAS CONNECTIONS CAUTION: Gas supply connections and any pipe joint compound used must be resistant to the action of propane gases. Codes require that a gas shutoff valve be installed in the gas line ahead of the pasta cooker. Connect gas supply to the pasta cooker. The gas inlet is located at the rear of the pasta cooker on the lower right when facing the rear of the machine. -
Page 9: Flue Connections
FLUE CONNECTIONS The pasta cooker must be located under a hood which has an adequate connection to an exhaust duct. The hood must extend 6" (152.4 mm) beyond the sides of the pasta cooker. Adequate ventilation must be provided and must comply with NFPA Standard #96 (latest edition), and with local codes. -
Page 10: Plumbing Connections
GPC12, the water connection hookup is located in the rear of the cooker, in the leg channel of the base frame. Note that the GPC12 models have only a hot water valve on the front control panel; therefore, it is recommended that the hot water rear connection hookup be used. -
Page 11: Operation
WARNING: HOT WATER AND PARTS CAN CAUSE BURNS. USE CARE WHEN OPERATING, CLEANING AND SERVICING THE PASTA COOKER. WARNING: SPILLING HOT/BOILING WATER CAN CAUSE SEVERE BURNS. DO NOT MOVE PASTA COOKER WITHOUT DRAINING ALL WATER FROM THE TANK. CAUTION: This pasta cooker is designed exclusively for use with water. NEVER add oil with the intent of frying in this cooker. -
Page 12: Controls
— When lit, there is not enough water in the tank; system has shut down. — Model GPC12 has one hot water fill valve. Model GPC12S has one hot water fill valve, and one cold water fill valve on the chill tank. Turn fill valves counterclockwise to open and clockwise to close. -
Page 13: Using The Pasta Cooker
USING THE PASTA COOKER The tank warranty may be voided by improper operation. Turn the power switch OFF when draining or filling the pasta cooker. CAUTION: Before turning the pasta cooker on, the tank must be filled with water. If this is not done, the tank walls can be damaged. - Page 14 Wait 5 minutes. c. Repeat Steps 2 and 3. • If the pilot still fails to light, contact a qualified Vulcan-Hart service representative. 5. Make sure the tank is full of water. 6. Turn the thermostat control knob to the desired setting.
- Page 15 Cooking Do not overfill basket. Recommended capacities are: Model GPC12 / GPC12S *Amounts of different pasta, such as rigatoni, tortellini, or shells, may vary. 1. Fill tank with hot water to correct level. 2. Turn thermostat to "BOIL." 3. Bring water to full rolling boil.
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Page 16: Swivel Head Faucet (Optional)
Without Basketlift: 1. Carefully lower basket into water. 2. Stir product often using a long utensil and protective mitt. 3. Remove basket when cooking is completed. 4. Hang basket on rear basket hanger to drain. Model GPC12S Only: If desired, the cooked pasta may be submerged in the chill tank to arrest cooking and quickly lower its temperature for storage. -
Page 17: High Limit Device
HIGH LIMIT DEVICE If the water level goes below the thermostat and high limit location (Fig. 13), the high limit will turn the pasta cooker off and extinguish the pilot. DO NOT relight the pilot until the tank has been refilled with water. -
Page 18: Cleaning
Water will begin to fill into the tank through the fill port spray nozzle. Note that the GPC12 will have only one valve handle for hot water fill of the cooker. The GPC12S will have a hot and a cold valve handle (Fig. 15). The left handle of the GPC12S controls hot water flow to the cooker and the right handle controls cold water flow to the rinse station. - Page 19 3. Make sure drains (tank and overflow/skim) are unobstructed. Dried cooked pasta can clog drains. 4. Clean-out Brush • The clean-out brush is used to clean the space at the rear section of the battery between the cooker and the rinse station. a.
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Page 20: Maintenance
Rinse thoroughly at least 3 times before using pasta cooker. SERVICE AND PARTS INFORMATION To obtain service and parts information concerning the pasta cooker, contact the Vulcan-Hart Service Depot in your area (refer to listing supplied with the pasta cooker or visit our website at www.VulcanHart.com).
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