Alto-Shaam Vector VMC-F3E User manual

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Service Manual
Vector® Multi-Cook Oven
Simple Control
VMC-F3E
VMC-F4E
Structured Air Technology™
MN-46895-EN
REV.01
7/20
EN
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Manufacturer’s Information
Copyright © Copyright 7/20 by Alto-Shaam, Inc.
All rights reserved.
This manual or any portion thereof may not be reproduced or used in any
manner whatsoever without the express written permission of Alto-Shaam, Inc.
Trademarks All trademarks referenced in this documentation are the property of their
respective owners.
Manufacturer Alto-Shaam, Inc.
P.O. Box 450
W164 N9221 Water Street
Menomonee Falls, WI 53052
Original instructions The content in this manual is written in American English.

FOREWORD
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FOREWORD
Alto-Shaam 24/7 Emergency Repair Service
Call Call 800-558-8744 to reach our 24-hour emergency service call center for
immediate access to local authorized service agencies outside standard business
hours. The emergency service access is provided exclusively for Alto-Shaam
equipment and is available throughout the United States through Alto-Shaam’s
toll free number.
Availability Emergency service access is available seven days a week, including holidays.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Manufacturer’s Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Foreword 3
Alto-Shaam 24/7 Emergency Repair Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Table of Contents 5
Safety 7
The Meaning of Signal Words . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Safety Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Operation 11
How to Turn On and Turn Off the Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
How to Update the Interface Board (IB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
How to Update the Control Board (CB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
How to Load Configuration Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Components 23
Chamber Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Front Panel Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Back Panel Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Component Access Panels Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Top Panel Component Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Control Panel Component Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
F4—Electrical Component Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
F3—Electrical Component Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Back Panel Component Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Maintenance 51
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
How to Clean the Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Testing 57
How to Test the Cooling Fans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
How to Test the Blower Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
How to Test the Heaters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
How to Test the Probe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
How to Calibrate a Chamber Thermocouple . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Troubleshooting 71
Error Codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
What to do if the Oven Malfunctions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
What to do if the Fan Indicator Light Illuminates . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
What to do if the High Limit Screen Displays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
The Oven will not Power Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

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The Screen will not Turn On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
The Screen will not Turn Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
The Screen is Solid White . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
The Screen is not Responsive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
The Screen has Icons, but no Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
The Striped Screen and Blank Screen go through a Continuous Loop82
The Striped Screen is Locked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
The Oven Control does not Respond . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
The Chambers do not Heat – Control Voltage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
The Chambers do not Heat – Element Line Voltage . . . . . . . . . . 87
Chamber Blowers do not Operate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Chamber Lights do not Illuminate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
The Check Fan Indicator Light is Illuminated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
The Cooling Fan(s) do not Operate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
The Food Probe will not Operate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Assembly/Disassembly 97
Removing and Installing the Blower Motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Removing and Installing a Heater Element . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Schematics 103

SAFETY
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The Meaning of Signal Words
This manual contains signal words where needed. These signal words must be
obeyed to reduce the risk of death, personal injury, or equipment damage. The
meaning of these signal words is explained below.
DANGER
Danger indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
will result in serious injury or death.
WARNING
Warning indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in serious injury or death.
CAUTION
Caution indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE
Notice indicates a situation which, if not avoided, could result
in property damage.
NOTE: Note indicates additional information that is important to a
concept or procedure.

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Safety Precautions
Before you begin Read and understand all instructions in this manual.
Electrical precautions Obey these electrical precautions when using the appliance:
▪If applicable, connect the appliance to a properly grounded outlet. Do not use the
appliance if it is not properly grounded. Consult an electrician if there is any
doubt that the outlet used is properly grounded.
▪Keep the cord away from hot surfaces.
▪Do not attempt to service the appliance or its cord and plug.
▪Do not operate the appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug.
▪Do not immerse the cord or plug in water.
▪Do not let the cord hang over the edge of a table or counter.
▪Do not use an extension cord.
Usage precautions Obey these usage precautions when using the appliance:
▪Only use this appliance for its intended use of heating or cooking.
▪Always keep liquids, or foods that can become liquid when heated, level and at or
below eye level where they can be seen.
▪Use utensils and protective clothing such as dry oven mitts when loading and
unloading the appliance.
▪Use caution when using the appliance. Floors adjacent to the appliance may
become slippery.
▪Do not cover or block any of the openings of this appliance.
▪Do not cover racks or any other part of this appliance with metal foil.
▪Do not use this appliance near water such as a sink, in a wet location, near a
swimming pool, or similar locations.
▪Do not unplug or disconnect the appliance immediately after cooking. The
cooling fans must stay on to protect electrical components.
Maintenance
precautions
Obey these maintenance precautions when maintaining the appliance:
▪Obey precautions in the manual, on tags, and on labels attached to or shipped
with the appliance.
▪Only clean the appliance when oven is OFF.
▪Do not store the appliance outdoors.
▪Do not clean the appliance with metal scouring pads.
▪Do not use corrosive chemicals when cleaning the appliance.
▪Do not use a hose or water jet to clean the appliance.
▪Do not use the appliance cavity for storage.
▪Do not leave flammable materials, cooking utensils, or food inside the appliance
when it is not in use.
▪Do not remove the top cover or side panels. There are no user-serviceable
components inside.

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Operator training Before using the appliance:
▪Read and understand the operating instructions contained in all the
documentation delivered with the appliance.
▪Know the location and proper use of all controls.
▪Keep this manual and all supplied instructions, diagrams, schematics, parts lists,
notices, and labels with the appliance if the appliance is sold or moved to another
location.
▪Contact Alto-Shaam for additional training if needed.
Operator
qualifications
Only trained personnel are permitted to use the appliance. They must meet the
following qualifications:
▪Have received proper instruction on how to use the appliance
▪Are familiar with commercial kitchens and commercial appliances
The appliance must not be used by:
▪Persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision concerning use of the appliance by person responsible for their
safety.
▪People impaired by drugs or alcohol.
▪Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
▪Children shall neither clean nor maintain the appliance.
Condition of
appliance
Only use the appliance when:
▪All controls operate correctly
▪The appliance is installed correctly
▪The appliance is clean
▪The appliance labels are legible
Servicing the
appliance
▪Only trained personnel are permitted to service or repair the appliance. Repairs
that are not performed by an authorized service partner or trained technician will
void the warranty and relieve Alto-Shaam of all liability. Original manufacturer’s
replacement parts may be substituted; however, these parts must be of equal
quality and specifications as those provided by Alto-Shaam.
▪To prevent serious injury, death or property damage, have the appliance
inspected and serviced at least every twelve (12) months by an authorized service
partner or trained technician.
▪Contact Alto-Shaam for the authorized service partner in your area.
Sound power The A-weighted sound pressure level is below 70 dB(A).

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Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE)
Wear the following Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while cleaning the
appliance:
▪Protective gloves
▪Protective clothing
▪Eye protection
▪Face protection
Service Technician
Training
Only trained personnel are permitted to service or repair the appliance. Service
technicians must be knowledgeable in current codes and standards as stated by the
appropriate agencies, such as:
▪The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
▪National Electrical Code (NEC)
▪The Service Technician’s employer

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How to Turn On and Turn Off the Oven
Before you begin The oven must be connected to electric power.
Turning on the oven To turn on the oven, do the following.
Step Action
1. Set the main disconnect switch a to the ON position.
Press the ON/OFF button b. The LED on the button illuminates green.
The oven is now on.
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NOTE: The main disconnect switch is meant to be used
during service operations. For every day operation, it
may be left in the ON position.
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Turning off the oven To turn off the oven, do the following.
2. Press and hold the ON/OFF button until the LED above the ON/OFF button
illuminates red.
The oven activates the blowers for the cool-down process. The screen
displays a cool down prompt and asks for the door to be opened. The oven
will deactivate the blowers when the cool-down process is complete and
the screen will display “Oven Ready to Clean.” When the cool-down process
is complete, it is safe to clean the oven.
The oven is now off.
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How to Update the Interface Board (IB)
Before you begin ▪The chambers should be off (not preheated).
▪Do not remove the USB drive during the update process.
▪You will need a USB drive with the updated firmware.
▪You will need to know the service pass code.
Procedure To update the interface board, do the following.
Step Action
1. Touch the gear icon a. The User Configuration screen displays.
2. Touch the USB icon b. The USB Functions screen displays.
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3. Plug the USB drive into the port c.
4. Touch the Update IB icon d. The Enter Pass Code screen displays.
Enter the pass code e.
Touch the check mark f.
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5. Touch the firmware file g for your particular oven—choose by oven size.
The oven loads the selected firmware.
The oven goes through the update process:
▪The screen goes blank.
▪The striped screen displays for a few seconds.
▪The screen goes blank.
▪The logo screen displays for a few seconds.
▪The oven turns off.
6. Press the ON/OFF button to turn on the oven and complete the update
process.
Result The interface board has now been updated.
NOTE: Do not remove the USB drive during the update
process.
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How to Update the Control Board (CB)
Before you begin ▪The chambers should be off (not preheated).
▪Do not remove the USB drive during the update process.
▪You will need a USB drive with the updated firmware.
▪You will need to know the service pass code.
Procedure To update the control board, do the following.
Step Action
1. Touch the gear icon a. The User Configuration screen displays.
2. Touch the USB icon b. The USB Functions screen displays.
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3. Plug the USB drive into the port c.
4. Touch the Update CB icon d. The Enter Pass Code screen displays.
Enter the pass code e.
Touch the check mark f.
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5. Touch the firmware file g. The oven loads the selected firmware.
The oven goes through the update process:
▪The screen goes blank.
▪The striped screen displays for a few seconds.
▪The screen goes blank.
▪The logo screen displays for a few seconds.
▪The oven turns off.
6. Press the ON/OFF button to turn on the oven and complete the update
process.
Result The control board has now been updated.
NOTE: Do not remove the USB drive during the update
process.
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How to Load Configuration Files
Before you begin ▪The chambers should be off (not preheated).
▪Do not remove the USB drive during the update process.
▪You will need a USB drive with the configuration files.
▪You will need to know the service pass code.
Procedure Configuration files are used to load the oven menu.
To load a menu to the oven, do the following.
Step Action
1. Touch the gear icon a. The User Configuration screen displays.
2. Touch the USB icon b. The USB Functions screen displays.
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3. Plug the USB drive into the port c.
4. Touch the Load Config icon d. The Enter Pass Code screen displays.
Enter the pass code e.
Touch the check mark f.
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