Electric Heat Braising Pans; Operation Of The Lifting System - Vulcan-Hart VG40 Installation & Operation Manual

ELECTRIC HEAT BRAISING PANS

Controls (see Fig. 3)
Thermostat
On/Off Switch (Black)
Amber Light
Heat Light (Red)
Auto. Power Lift (Gray)
Manual Lift Crank Handle
Operating the Electric Braising Pan
The braising pans do not require any adjustments before startup.
Turn the black on/off switch to the ON position.
Lower the braising pan (see OPERATION OF LIFTING SYSTEM in this manual). The braising pan will
not operate with the pan in the UP position (5 degrees or higher from horizontal).
Turn the thermostat to the desired cooking temperature.
To prevent discoloration of the stainless steel cooking surface, do not turn the heat on unless the braising
pan surface is covered with a fluid, a thin layer of cooking oil or food to be cooked.
DO NOT use the braising pan as a deep fat fryer; use it only for shallow pan frying (cooking oil film not
more than / " [0.3 cm] thick). Its use for deep frying could result in a fire hazard. See SUGGESTED
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USES FOR YOUR BRAISING PAN in this manual for additional information.
Do not overheat the clad stainless steel plate by setting the temperature well above recommended
temperatures or by operating the braising pan without any fluid inside the pan to absorb heat. Overheating
the plate may cause warping and will carbonize any cooking oil on the plate and cause sticking.
The lid is spring-loaded and will stay in any position at which it is placed. After some time, the springs
may need to be tightened. Call your local Vulcan-authorized servicer to make these adjustments.

OPERATION OF THE LIFTING SYSTEM

Keep the area underneath and around the braising pan clear of your hands or any other objects when
operating the lifting system.
Do not obstruct any of the moving parts of the lift system located underneath the table top on the right and/
or left side of the braising pan. This area must be kept clear of any objects or obstructions at all times.
Do not leave the braising pan in the UP position for extended periods (e.g., overnight or during a shutdown
period between cooking times).
— Sets desired cooking temperature.
— Turns the braising pan on and off.
— When lit, indicates the machine is turned on.
— When lit, indicates the thermostat is calling for heat.
— (Optional). Push the upper part of the switch to raise the braising pan;
push the lower part to lower the braising pan. Always remove the manual
lift crank handle before operating the automatic power lift.
— Use to manually raise and lower the braising pan.
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