Vulcan-Hart VP18 User manual

VULCAN-HART 3600 NORTH POINT BLVD.
DIVISION OF ITW FOOD EQUIPMENT GROUP, LLC BALTIMORE, MD 21222
www.vulcanequipment.com Vulcan ©2016 All Rights Reserved F-41190 (02-16)
INSTALLATION &
OPERATION MANUAL
V SERIES FOOD HEATED HOLDING
PROOFER CABINET
MODEL:
VP18 ML-138089
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IMPORTANT FOR YOUR SAFETY
THIS MANUAL HAS BEEN PREPARED FOR PERSONNEL QUALIFIED TO INSTALL
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT, WHO SHOULD PERFORM THE INITIAL FIELD START-
UP AND ADJUSTMENTS OF THE EQUIPMENT COVERED BY THIS MANUAL.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER
FLAMMABLE VAPORS OR LIQUIDS IN THE
VICINITYOF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE.
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 equipment.
IN THE EVENT OF A POWER FAILURE,
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPERATE THIS DEVICE

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT FOR YOUR SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
PROOFING OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
DOUGH PREPARATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
PROOFING SHUTDOWN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
HOLDING OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
HOLDING SHUTDOWN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
CLEANING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
DAILY CLEANING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
LOCKOUT / TAGOUT PROCEDURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
SERVICE & PARTS INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

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GENERAL
INTRODUCTION
Vulcan-Hart Holding & Transport and
Proofing Cabinets are produced with
quality workmanship and material.
Proper installation, usage, and
maintenance of your cabinet will result
in many years of satisfactory
performance.
It is suggested that you thoroughly read
this entire manual and carefully follow all
of the instructions provided.
INSTALLATION
Before installing, verify that the electrical
service agrees with the specifications on
the rating plate located on the lower
back corner of the cabinet. (Fig. 4) If
the supply and equipment requirements
do not agree, do not proceed with
unpacking and installation. Contact
your Vulcan-Hart Customer Service
Department immediately.
UNPACKING:
The Cabinet was inspected before
leaving the factory. The transportation
company assumes full responsibility for
safe delivery upon acceptance of the
shipment. Immediately after unpacking,
check for possible shipping damage to
the cabinet.
If the cabinet is found to be damaged, save the packaging material and contact
the carrier within 15 days of delivery.
Carefully unpack and place in a work
accessible area as near the installation
position as possible.
1. Open the door and carefully
remove any packaging materials.
Remove 20 Tray Slides and 2
Water Pans. (10”x12”x2½”)
2. Peel off all vinyl protection film.
3. Install desired number of Tray
Slides. Make sure the hook on
the end of the tray slide is up.
(Fig. 1)
(Fig. 1)

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4. Insert one (1) Water Pan in
opening at the bottom of the
cabinet and insert one (1) Water
Pan through slides underneath
the cabinet. (Fig. 2)
WATER PAN
WATER PAN (Fig. 2)
CLEANING:
The cabinet should be thoroughly
cleaned prior to putting into service.
Use a mild soap and water solution to
clean the interior of the unit. Never use
harsh chemicals or abrasive pads to
clean the unit. See cleaning instructions
in this manual.
LOCATION:
For efficient cabinet operation, choose a
location that will provide easy loading
and unloading without interfering with
the final assembly of food orders.
The installation location must be
level and allow adequate clearances
for servicing and proper operation.
(Fig. 3)
(Fig. 3)
When cabinet is in position, secure the
brakes on the front two wheels. These
brakes should always be locked when
the cabinet is in use.

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ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
ELECTRICAL CODES & STANDARDS:
The cabinet must be installed in
accordance with:
In the United States of America:
1. State and Local Codes.
2. National Electrical Code, ANSI/
NFPA-70 (latest edition.) Copies
may be obtained from: The
National Fire Protection
Association, 1Batterymarch Park,
Quincy, MA 02269.
1-617-770-3000 www.nfpa.org
In Canada:
1. Local Codes.
2. Canadian Electrical Code, CSA
C22.1 (latest edition.) Copies
may be obtained from: The
Canadian Standard Association.
www.csa.ca
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS:
The cabinet is factory wired for either
110/120 volt or 208/240 volt, single
phase operation. All 110/120 volt
cabinets are equipped with a 8 foot cord
and NEMA 5-20 plug as standard
equipment. All 208/240 volt cabinets
are equipped with an 8 foot cord and
NEMA 6-15 plug. Refer to wiring
diagram in the back of this manual.
The cord and plug supplied is a suitable
durable cord with a molded three-prong
plug, and is provided with a proper
strain relief.
All cabinets are
equipped with a three-prong plug. It
is imperative that this plug must be
connected into a properly grounded
three-prong receptacle. If the
receptacle is not the proper
grounding type, contact an
electrician. Do not remove the
grounding prong from this plug.
Verify that the power source
matches the Serial Data Plate located
on the lower back corner of the
cabinet and the plug configuration
before the connection is made.
(Fig.4)
(Fig. 4)

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OPERATION
CONTROLS
The Cabinet and its parts are hot. Be very careful when operating,
cleaning, or servicing the cabinet.
THERMOMETER PROOF INDICATOR
LIGHT
THERMOSTAT
HOLD INDICATOR LIGHT PROOF/HOLD FAN ON/OFF SWITCH
SWITCH
Thermometer:
The Thermometer indicates the interior
temperature of the cabinet.
Proof Indicator Light:
The Proof Indicator Light indicates
power is supplied to the cabinet and the
cabinet is in Proofing Mode.
Thermostat:
The Thermostat turns power on to the
heating elements. If “Proofing mode” is
desired, the thermostat should be set in
the red “Proof” area (1 through 4.) If
“Holding mode” is desired, the
thermostat should be set in the white
area (5 through 10.) (Fig. 5)
Hold Indicator Light:
The Hold Indicator Light indicates power
is supplied to the cabinet and the
cabinet is in Holding Mode.
Proof / Hold Switch:
Flip the switch upward for Proofing
mode or flip the switch downward for
Holding mode.
Fan On/Off Switch:
The Fan On/Off Switch turns the fan on
or off only.
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PROOFING OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Always disconnect
power cord prior to adding water to
the water pan inside the cabinet. Do
not over fill water pan with water.
1. Fill Water Pan at the bottom of
cabinet with a maximum of
approx. 2 liters, or one-half full,
of clean warm water. Never fill
water pan more than one-half
full. If proofing for a long period
of time, check the water pan
occasionally and refill if
needed.
2. Plug in power cord to appropriate
power source.
3. Switch Proof/Hold Switch upward
to Proof position. The Proof
Indicator Light should be lit.
4. Turn the Thermostat to “1 or 2”
5. Keep the Fan in the OFF position
while proofing.
6. Preheat approximately 30 to 45
minutes to reach desired
temperature and humidity.
The Cabinet and its parts
are hot. Be very careful when operating,
cleaning, or servicing the cabinet.
At the proper setting, your proofer door
will have a light haze of moisture on it.
If water beads up and runs down the
door, the setting or amount of water in
the water pan is too high. You may
need to adjust according to atmospheric
conditions.
7. Place pans with prepared dough
inside cabinet. It is recommended
that dough is completely thawed
and at room temperature before
placing in the proofer.
8. Close cabinet door and monitor
until dough is ready.
Note: Proofing time will vary depending
on the different dough products. Always
monitor your products for desired
results. The door should not be opened
unnecessarily to conserve the heat and
humidity inside the cabinet.
A Water Pan is located underneath the cabinet to collect excess condensation.
Make sure to periodically check and empty this pan. (Refer to Fig. 2.)

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DOUGH PREPARATION
If Dough is Frozen:
1. Grease pan. Place frozen dough
on pan and brush tops of dough
with oil, cover dough lightly with a
film wrap, and refrigerate until
dough thaws and reaches 40⁰F
It is important during thawing that the
tops of the dough product must not
“crust” or dry out. This can be
prevented by oiling the tops and lightly
covering the dough with a film wrap.
This film wrap must not be tucked in at
the sides – it should merely lie on top of
the greased dough. Note: Always
remove this film wrap before
proofing.
2. Remove dough from refrigerator
and allow the dough to reach
room temperature.
Hint: You may want to place the dough
on a greased room temperature pan.
This helps shorten the proofing time.
Placing cold pans in the proofer brings
the temperature down inside the cabinet
and lengthens the proofing time.
PROOFING SHUTDOWN
The Cabinet and its parts
are hot. Be very careful when operating,
cleaning, or servicing the cabinet.
When the use of the proofing cycle is
completed:
1. Turn the thermostat to the Off
position.
2. Keep the fan switch in the On
position. This helps remove the
excess humidity.
3. Open the door slightly to let out
the humidity and to prevent
mold.
4. Allow cabinet to cool down
completely.
5. Unplug power cord.
6. Empty and clean both water
pans.
7. Clean cabinet according to
instructions in this manual.

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HOLDING OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
The Cabinet and its parts
are hot. Be very careful when operating,
cleaning, or servicing the cabinet.
Once the cabinet has been connected to
the appropriate power source, the
cabinet is ready for operation.
1. Switch Proof/Hold Switch
downward to the Hold position.
The Hold Indicator Light should
be lit.
2. Turn the Thermostat to desired
setting between 5 and 10. See
Fig. 5.
3. Switch the Fan switch to On if
forced air holding is desired. The
use of the fan is optional. Use of
the fan keeps the temperature
even throughout the cabinet.
4. Wait approximately 25 minutes
for the cabinet to preheat.
5. Load Hot food pans with hot,
cooked food into cabinet.
6. When removing items, start at the
bottom and work up. This will
keep food hotter and eliminate
spillage onto lower items.
This cabinet is not intended to reheat food. Food must be cooked and at a safe
serving temperature prior to being placed in the cabinet.
The operator should always monitor the food product to insure that it remains at
a proper temperature.
HOLDING SHUTDOWN
The Cabinet and its parts
are hot. Be very careful when operating,
cleaning, or servicing the cabinet.
When the use of the holding cycle is
completed:
1. Turn the thermostat to the Off
position.
2. Keep the fan switch in the On
position. This helps remove the
excess humidity from the food
product.
3. Allow cabinet to cool down
completely.
4. Unplug power cord.
5. Clean cabinet according to
instructions in this manual.

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CLEANING
Always unplug
electrical power supply before
cleaning. The Cabinet and its
parts are HOT. Be very careful when
operating, cleaning, or servicing the
cabinet.
DAILY CLEANING:
1. Unplug electrical power supply.
2. Allow warmer to cool before
cleaning.
3. Clean the interior of the cabinet
with a mild soap and water.
Never use harsh chemicals or
abrasive pads to clean the cabinet.
4. Rinse and dry with a soft dry
cloth.
5. Clean the exterior of the cabinet
with a clean damp cloth.
HEAT TINT:
Darkened areas, called “heat tint,” may appear on stainless steel exposed to excessive
heat. Excessive heat causes the protective film to thicken. This is unsightly, but is not
a sign of permanent damage.
LOCKOUT / TAGOUT PROCEDURE
Always perform the Lockout / Tagout
Procedure before removing any sheet metal panels or
attempting to service this equipment.
The Lockout / Tagout Procedure is used to protect personnel working
on an electrical appliance. Before performing any type of
maintenance or service on an electrically operated appliance, follow these steps:
1. In electrical box, place unit’s circuit breaker into OFF position.
2. Place a lock or other device on electrical box cover to prevent someone from
placing circuit breaker ON.
3. Place a tag on electrical box cover to indicate that unit has been disconnected for
service and power should not be restored until tag is removed by maintenance
personnel.
4. Disconnect unit power cord from electrical outlet.
5. Place a tag on cord to indicate that unit has been disconnected for service and
power should not be restored until tag is removed by maintenance personnel.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
SYMPTOMS POSSIBLE CAUSES REMEDY
Cabinet not operating
Cabinet not connected to
power source. Connect cabinet to power source.
No power. Check circuit breaker
Check GFCI
GFCI or Ground Fault
Circuit Indicator tripped
Moisture problem. Dry moisture problem.
Shorted element Contact Authorized Service Provider.
Pinched/damaged wire. Contact Authorized Service Provider.
Damaged power cord. Contact Authorized Service Provider.
Cabinet is connected to
power source, switch is
ON, circuit breaker is ON,
but cabinet is not heating.
Defective: element,
thermometer, thermostat,
etc. Contact Authorized Service Provider.
Proof/Hold Indicator Light
not lit. Light faulty Contact Authorized Service Provider.
Cabinet does not heat
properly
Door not shut properly or
needs adjustment Check door seal and Contact Authorized Service Provider.
Defective: element,
thermometer, thermostat,
thermostat requires
adjustment
Contact Authorized Service
Provider.
Fan not operating ON/OFF switch not ON Turn ON/OFF switch ON
Defective fan. Contact Authorized Service Provider.
Excessive Humidity
Too much water in Water
Pan Adjust Water
Drain hole clogged for Drip
Pan underneath Cabinet Clean drainage hole and check Drip
Pan
SERVICE & PARTS INFORMATION
To obtain Service and Parts information concerning this model, contact Vulcan-Hart
Service Department at the address listed on the front cover of this manual, or refer to
our website: www.vulcanequipment.com for a complete listing of Authorized Service
and Parts depots.
Customer Service 1-800-814-2028
Technical Service 1-800-814-2028
Service Parts 1-800-814-2028
When calling for service, have the model number and serial number available.