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INFERNO 3500 Gas-Fired, Self-Cleaning Rotisserie for CA/MX/US Operation Manual Hardt Equipment Manufacturing Inc. 1400 50 Avenue, Lachine (Montreal) Quebec, Canada, H8T 2V3 Technical Support Tel: (800) 387-6847 (514) 631-7271 Fax: (514) 631-5443 Sales This manual is to be left with the customer for future reference.
Images shown in this manual are for reference only and may appear different from actual models. The terms Hardt®, Food Systems Resource®, Inferno®, Elemendt®, and the symbol depicting six circles, and other distinctive terms, are registered and unregistered trademarks of Hardt Equipment Manufacturing, Inc. and associated companies.
Table of Contents 1. Important Information ......................... 2 2. Before you Begin ..........................4 2.1 About This Manual .............................. 4 2.2 Equipment Safety ..............................4 2.3 Food Safety ................................. 5 3. Equipment Diagrams .......................... 6 3.1 Single Rotisserie ..............................6 3.2 Single Top Vent Rotisserie..........................
This manual contains information necessary for the operation of the HARDT Equipment Manufacturing (hereafter referred to as Hardt) Inferno 3500 rotisserie. Retain this manual for future reference. To help the reader in the utilization of this manual, certain information has been highlighted using the following...
SPECIFIC REFERENCE SENTENCES. ALWAYS MEASURE THE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF A PRODUCT BEFORE ENDING THE COOKING. ACCEPTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES SHOULD NOT BE LOWER THAN THOSE PUBLISHED FOR ESTABLISHED FOOD SAFETY STANDARDS. Consult Hardt if you need help setting up a food safety program. CUS-013-0027-03 Page 5 of 24...
3.2 Single Top Vent Rotisserie TOP VENT CONTROL PANEL DRAIN / OVERFLOW (1.5”) WATER INLET VALVE HANDLE DEGREASER SHELF MANUAL DRAIN VALVE HANDLE (COOK/CLEAN) SERIAL NAMEPLATE CIRCUIT BREAKER INLET POWER CORD HALOGEN LIGHT ACCESS PANEL WATER INLET AUTO CLEAN DRAIN RESTRAINING CABLE FLAME SENSOR...
PRESS AND HOLD 3 SECONDS STOPS ALL ACTIONS EXCEPT PUSH TO STOP CLEAN GREEN MANUAL ADVANCE SWITCH SLO (SAFETY LOCKOUT) ALARM LAMP (RED) BASIC OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS AND HARDT CONTACT INFORMATION READ THIS MANUAL FOR DETAILED OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS. Figure 3-4 CUS-013-0027-03 Page 9 of 24...
4. Operation THE ROTISSERIE CANNOT BE OPERATED DURING A POWER FAILURE. IN THE EVENT OF A PROLONGED POWER FAILURE, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPERATE THE ROTISSERIE. PUSH IN THE RED MAIN ON/OFF SWITCH AND CLOSE THE GAS VALVE. WHEN POWER HAS BEEN RESTORED, OPEN THE GAS VALVE, PULL OUT THE RED MAIN ON/OFF SWITCH AND RESUME NORMAL OPERATION.
REFER TO SECTION 2.3 FOOD SAFETY ON PAGE 5 FOR SPECIAL NOTES ON PRODUCT INTERNAL TEMPERATURES. The procedures described here are basic. Hardt provides extensive cooking and food program support and training. Your organization may have specific instructions that should be followed instead of the ones listed here.
4.3 End of the Cook 1. At the end of the cook, measure product internal temperature. REFER TO SECTION 2.3 FOOD SAFETY ON PAGE 5 FOR SPECIAL NOTES ON PRODUCT INTERNAL TEMPERATURE. 2. If the measured internal temperature is insufficient, press + 5 MIN to add five minutes to the cook cycle.
4.4 Loading and Unloading the Rotisserie CROSS CONTAMINATION OF RAW ONTO COOKED PRODUCT IS VERY DANGEROUS. DO NOT LOAD UNCOOKED PRODUCT INTO THE ROTISSERIE UNTIL COOKING CYCLE IS COMPLETE AND ALL COOKED PRODUCT IS REMOVED FROM THE ROTISSERIE. USE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING WHEN LOADING AND UNLOADING THE ROTISSERIE. 4.4.1 Loading the Skewers When the rotisserie reaches operating temperature skewers can be loaded.
5. If no further cooking is required, press and hold the “STOP” button for three seconds to end the program. 4.5 Available Accessories Please refer to the following table when ordering accessories from Hardt. Table 2 Part Name Description Illustration This is the ‘V’...
4.6 Controller Functions This section contains information for basic operation and programming of the Inferno 3500 system. For more detailed instructions, please refer to the Controls Instruction Manual. 4.6.1 Notifications and Alarms once to end a buzzer. Press and hold ‘STOP’...
5. Maintenance ENSURE YOU ARE WEARING INSULATED GLOVES AND AN APRON AT ALL TIMES WHEN WORKING WITH A HOT OVEN. Allow a period of time for the rotisserie to reach a safe-to-touch temperature, but ensure that the oven is still warm to facilitate easier cleaning. 5.1 Daily Cleaning 5.1.1 Beginning of the Day Ensure that the entire Rotisserie is clean by referring to section 5.1.6 Auto Clean Effectiveness...
6. Remove debris and add water to help float away remaining residues in the water pan. 7. Spray a Hardt-approved oven cleaner on all major surfaces (drive plate, spit support, shaft, water pan, and side walls as shown in Figure 6 3) and let it settle for 15 minutes.
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Close it and start again. 16. Clean the outside of the rotisserie. WATER INLET VALVE HANDLE 17. Gently scrub with a Hardt approved non-abrasive brush (if required). Refer to section 5.3.2 Guidelines for Cleaning Metal Surfaces on page 20 for detailed guidelines.
5.1.6 Auto Clean Effectiveness Evaluation It is important to consider the condition of the rotisserie after the Auto Clean cycle is finished to verify that the cleaning operations are functioning correctly. The following images illustrate three states of cleanliness and their related interpretation. COOKING IN AN OVEN WITH RESIDUE BUILD-UP CAN CAUSE A FIRE.
5.2 Weekly Inspection Thoroughly inspect the venting components supplied with the rotisserie for signs of damage (dents, perforations, etc.). Replace with certified Hardt components if required. Ensure that the electrical cord, water and gas lines are free from damage and kinks.
6. Troubleshooting SERVICE/REPAIRS SHOULD ONLY BE PERFORMED BY TRAINED PERSONNEL. DISCONNECT POWER TO THE ROTISSERIE BEFORE ANY MAINTENANCE, SERVICE OR CLEANING IS PERFORMED. ROTISSERIES EQUIPPED WITH CASTERS ARE SECURED IN PLACE USING A RESTRAINING CABLE LOCATED ON THE RIGHT REAR UNDERSIDE OF THE ROTISSERIE. THIS CABLE MUST BE DISCONNECTED PRIOR TO REMOVING THE ROTISSERIE AND CAUTION MUST BE TAKEN TO ENSURE IT IS CONNECTED ONCE THE ROTISSERIE HAS BEEN RETURNED TO ITS ORIGINAL POSITION.
Try starting the rotisserie again. Pull out the red main ON / OFF switch and start a preheat cycle by pressing PREHEAT on the control panel. If the rotisserie goes into safety lockout again, there is most likely a component failure. Turn the rotisserie OFF and contact your local authorized Hardt service provider. Page 22 of 24 CUS-013-0027-03...
6.3 Replacing the Halogen Light Bulb 1. Turn the rotisserie OFF by pushing in the red main ON/OFF switch and disconnect the power cord from the wall receptacle. 2. Allow the rotisserie to sufficiently cool down. 3. Remove the halogen light access panel located on the LOOSEN SCREWS left side of the rotisserie by loosening the thumb screws by hand (Figure 6-2).
Do not touch the replacement halogen light bulb with bare fingers or dirty gloves. 6. Install a new halogen light bulb. 7. Position the halogen light bulb support bracket so that the light is oriented towards the center shaft of the rotisserie and hand-tighten the two wing nuts.
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