Vulcan-Hart ML-114905 User manual

VFB12 ELECTRIC FLASHBAKE®OVEN
VFB12 ML-114905 (Without Power Cord)
VFB12 ML-114908 (With Power Cord)
VULCAN-HART COMPANY, P.O. BOX 696, LOUISVILLE, KY 40201-0696, TEL. [phone]
FORM 31020 (4-97)
INSTALLATION &
OPERATION MANUAL

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© VULCAN, 1997
TABLE OF CONTENTS
GENERAL 3
INSTALLATION 3
Unpacking 3
Location 3
Installation Codes and Standards 4
Assembly 4
Exhaust Duct Installation 4
Electrical Connections 5
Start-up Testing 6
OPERATION 8
Precautions 8
Controls 8
Programming the VFB12 Flash Bake Oven 9
Recipe Options and Limits 10
Lamp Center and Outer Power Levels 10
Creating a "Standard" Cook Method Recipe 11
Creating a Two-Step Cook Method Recipe 13
Operating the VFB12 Oven 15
Cook Cycle Counter 17
Cooking Hints 17
High Through-Put Volume Consistency 17
Blower 18
Cleaning 18
Removing and Installing the Top Lamp Shield 20
MAINTENANCE 21
Inspecting the Oven 21
Fuses 21
Circuit Protectors 21
Lamp Replacement 21
TROUBLESHOOTING 22

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Installation, Operation and Care of
VULCAN MODEL VFB12
FLASH BAKE®OVEN
KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
GENERAL
Your Vulcan Flash Bake oven is a versatile oven that employs a revolutionary high quality, high-speed cooking
technology. The baking process is so fast that food retains its natural juices. Bread products brown and become
crisp while vegetables retain their color and texture.
Flash Bake ovens use visible and infrared light energy to cook by radiative heat transfer. The infrared energy
browns the surface of the food, while the visible light energy penetrates and heats it internally. Using the proper
combination of visible and infrared light energy, the Flash Bake oven provides efficient, high-speed baking and
high quality food.
The VFB12 Flash Bake oven may be ordered with a 6-foot (1829 mm) power cord for receptacle installation, or
for direct line electrical connection, single phase or 3-phase.
These ovens MUST NOT be stacked one on top of another.
INSTALLATION
Before installing, verify that the electrical service agrees with the specifications on the rating plate located on
the rear of the oven. If the supply and specifications do not agree, do not proceed with the installation. Contact
your dealer or Vulcan Company immediately.
UNPACKING
Immediately after unpacking, check for possible shipping damage. If the oven is found to be damaged, save
the packaging material and contact the carrier within 15 days of delivery.
Check to make sure you have the following items:
1. Oven (1) 5. Cooking guide (1)
2. 16" (406.5 mm) stainless steel grill (1) 6. Lamp shield scraper (1)
3. Upper lamp shield (1) 7. Menu cards (3)
4. Owners Manual (1)
LOCATION
When deciding oven placement, be sure to consider clearance and available air for oven cooling. If the inlet air
is obstructed or heated, the oven will not operate properly.
Install the oven on a level counter top.

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There must be a 3" (76 mm) clearance on each side of the oven. The area behind the oven around the blower
must be kept clear of obstructions and allow for free air circulation.
If your oven is equipped with the power cord and plug, ensure that the cord can be plugged into the appropriate
outlet.
INSTALLATION CODES AND STANDARDS
The VFB12 Flash Bake oven 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, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269.
In Canada:
1. Local codes.
2. Canadian Electrical Code, Part 2, CSA Standard C22.1 (latest edition). Copies may be obtained from The
Canadian Standard Association, 178 Rexdale Blvd., Rexdale, Ontario, Canada M9W 1R3.
ASSEMBLY
Install the upper lamp shield into the oven cavity. Be sure the shield is pushed all the way back and is lying flat
in the channels. Refer to REMOVING AND INSTALLING THE TOP LAMP SHIELD in this manual.
Place the grill on the rollers.
EXHAUST DUCT INSTALLATION
A length of flexible exhaust duct may be attached to the oven to vent hot air out of the cooking area. Attach the
duct to the blower assembly (Fig. 1).
Fig. 1
Fan
Flexible Duct
(By Others)
OVEN REAR
Electrical
Junction Box
or
Power Cord Assembly
(If Applicable)
Duct Clamp
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The other end of the duct can be vented into an existing hood, or to the outside in a manner consistent with local
building codes.
The exhaust duct must not be less than 4" (101.5 mm) in diameter, and a recommended maximum length of 4
to 6 feet (1219-1829 mm) , depending on operating conditions. The duct should be made of metal suitable for
high temperature use. Be sure there are no bends in the duct that will restrict air flow. Depending on the
length of the duct required, it may be necessary to have a supplementary exhaust system to ensure adequate
air flow.
The exhaust system must support 135 cfm.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
WARNING: ELECTRICAL AND GROUNDING CONNECTIONS MUST COMPLY WITH THE APPLICABLE
PORTIONS OF THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE AND/OR OTHER LOCAL ELECTRICAL CODES.
WARNING: DISCONNECT ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY AND PLACE A TAG AT THE DISCONNECT
SWITCH TO INDICATE YOU ARE WORKING ON THE CIRCUIT.
WARNING: APPLIANCES EQUIPPED WITH A FLEXIBLE ELECTRIC SUPPLY CORD ARE PROVIDED WITH
A FOUR-PRONG GROUNDING PLUG. IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT THIS PLUG BE CONNECTED INTO A
PROPERLY GROUNDED FOUR-PRONG RECEPTACLE. IF THE RECEPTACLE IS NOT THE PROPER
GROUNDING TYPE, CONTACT AN ELECTRICIAN. DO NOT REMOVE THE GROUNDING PRONG FROM
THIS PLUG.
Measure the incoming power supply with a volt ohmmeter. The supply MUST measure 197 volts with no load
as a minimum.
For Cord-Connected Ovens
Plug the oven into a dedicated circuit outlet of the appropriate NEMA style and rating.
For Hard-Wired Ovens
Have a qualified electrician wire the oven into a properly rated dedicated circuit, connecting to the pigtails in the
junction box on the rear of the oven. Use the appropriate conduit, wire and connectors.
For a Single-Phase 240 Volt Oven
Both "hot legs" must read 120 volts to ground. The "stinger" leg must not be attached to a single-phase oven.
For a 3-Phase 240 Volt Oven Only (Does not apply to 208 Volt Oven)
When connecting a 3-phase 240 volt oven, the "stinger" leg of the supply circuit MUST be connected as follows:
For a hard-wired oven, connect the stinger to the blue pigtail. The blue wire is marked with a label indicating
the stinger connection.
For a cord-connected oven, the stinger must be wired to the receptacle at the pin location opposite the ground
lug (Fig. 2).
The "stinger" leg of a 240 volt, 3-phase system can be easily identified using a voltmeter. The line-to-ground
voltage of the stinger will read approximately 210 volts. The line-to-ground voltage of the other two legs will read
approximately 120 volts.

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Fig. 2
ELECTRICAL DATA
*50A if cord connected.
START-UP TESTING
After the oven is connected to the supply circuit, perform the following tests to ensure that the oven is operating
properly.
Lamp Test
Turn the oven on by pressing the ON/OFF button. After a few seconds, the display will settle on Recipe 1. At
this point, hold down the 1button and push the 8button at the same time. The display will appear as follows:
Would You Like To
Check The Lamps
1 = Yes 2 = No
"Stinger" Location
Ground
Ground
Receptacle
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Press the 1button to begin the lamp test. The door will lock and the lamps will each turn on briefly. After each
lamp is turned on successfully, the display will report Lamp OK. If all lamps pass, the oven will automatically
return to the normal operating mode.
If a lamp does not operate properly, the test will stop and the display will show the number of the lamp that failed.
Lamp 2
Lamp Error
------->> Press Any Key <<-------
Press any key to continue the test. At the end of the test, the display will show “Lamp Check Finished.”If a lamp
was reported as an error, re-run the test and verify visually that the lamp did or did not light.
If either of the two light sensors failed to operate during the test, you will see the following message at the end
of the test:
Lamp Check Finished
No Bottom Sensor
If either a lamp or a sensor are reported as a problem, call your local Vulcan Service Office.
Voltage Test
After performing the lamp test, the display will return to Recipe 1. On a new oven, the display will say Empty
Recipe.
Recipe 1 0:00
EMPTY RECIPE
Press the green START button. The door will lock, the blower will start, and a few seconds later the cycle will
end and the door will unlock. Now hold down the 1button and push the 7button at the same time. The display
will report the system voltage, single or three-phase, and the phasing if three-phase. (The phasing will show as
“CCW”or “CW.”Either phasing is acceptable. This information is used for troubleshooting only.) The display will
be similar to one of these:
208 Volts
Single Phase
Automatic
240 Volts
Three Phase
Phasing CCW
Automatic
The voltage reported on this screen must match the nominal system voltage supplied to the oven: either 208
Volts or 240 Volts. Call your local Vulcan Service Office if it does not match.

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OPERATION
WARNING: THE OVEN AND ITS PARTS ARE HOT. USE CARE WHEN OPERATING, CLEANING, OR
SERVICING THE OVEN.
PRECAUTIONS
•Never attempt to open the oven door while a cook cycle is in progress. Never attempt to operate the oven
with the door open.
•Do not operate the oven without the grill, or with missing or damaged lamp shields.
•Never operate the oven without food inside.
•Before removing a pan from the oven, prepare a place to put the hot pan. Do not place the hot pan on wood,
plastic, Formica, or other burnable surfaces.
•When removing pans from the oven, use a pan grabber and hot pads designed to withstand high
temperatures.
UTENSILS TO USE
We recommend using FlashWare (9" and 12" Pyroceram), Metal, Aluminum and Silverstone pans.
Approved Never Use
FlashWare (Pyroceram) Paper
Steel Plastic
Aluminum Pyrex
Silverstone coated aluminum Ceramics
Grill Glass
Stoneware
Roasting bags
Boil-in bag pouches
CONTROLS (Fig. 3)
Fig. 3
STOPSTART PAUSE
1
2
3
4
5
ON
OFF
6
7
8
9
0
DISPLAY WINDOW
ADD
TIME
NEXT
PROGRAM
FlashBake
PGM PREV
PWR
LEVEL CLEAR
SAVE
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DISPLAY —The display screen, located at the top of the control panel provides a constant indication
of the oven status. It is also used for programming the oven and for the display of
information and diagnostic messages.
START —Press this button to begin cooking with the programmed recipe that is currently
displayed. After this button is pressed, the door will lock, the blower will start, and the
oven will start cooking.
ADD TIME —Press this button after the cook cycle has completed if additional cooking is desired. An
additional 20 seconds of cooking is done using the power settings from the final step of
the last recipe used.
PAUSE —Press this button while the oven is cooking to pause the current cook cycle and unlock
the door. Press the START button to resume cooking at the point the recipe was
interrupted.
STOP —Press this button while the oven is cooking or paused to stop the cook cycle.
1 Through 0 —Each of these buttons can have a recipe assigned to it. Press one of these buttons to
display that recipe.
In programming mode, these buttons are also used to enter numerical values.
PGM —Press this button to enter the programming mode and create or change a custom recipe.
NEXT —Press this button while programming to go to the next recipe setting display screen.
PREV —Press this button while programming to return to the previous recipe setting display
screen.
SAVE —Press this button while programming to save any changes to the program, exit
programming mode and return to normal oven operation. After this button has been
pressed, a message is displayed asking if you want to save the new recipe. You will be
prompted to press 1if Yes, 2if No.
PWR LEVEL —This button can be pressed while programming to step through and choose from the ten
available power level settings.
CLEAR —Press this button to clear any recipe setting value while programming.
ON/OFF —Press this button to turn on the oven control system. Press it again to turn the oven off.
PROGRAMMING THE VFB12 FLASH BAKE OVEN
The main buttons used for programming recipes are found on the bottom of the control panel. These buttons
are outlined with a white box which is designated with a label PROGRAM. Each button is described above and
will be discussed in this section as needed.
To Create or Edit a Recipe
To begin programming a recipe, press the PGM button. The oven then displays a prompt to select a recipe
number to be programmed. Press one of the 10 recipe buttons to select a recipe number.
--- PROGRAM ---
Select A Number To
Store Your Recipe

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Next, a screen for selecting a cook method is displayed.
Select A Cook Method
1 = Standard
2 = Two-Step
There are two methods of cooking with the Flash Bake oven. They are called STANDARD and TWO-STEP. See
pages 11 and 13 for a description of each method.
Press the number corresponding to the cook method desired. The screens following will be specific to that cook
method.
To Save a Recipe or Exit Programming Mode
At any time during the programming of a recipe, the SAVE button can be pressed to quit the programming
operation. After the SAVE button is pressed, the display will ask if you want to save this new recipe:
Do You Want To Save
This New Recipe 1
1 = Yes 2 = No
If 1is pressed, the display states that the recipe is stored in permanent memory. If 2is pressed, changes made
to the recipe are not stored, and the original unchanged settings remain.
RECIPE OPTIONS AND LIMITS
LAMP CENTER AND OUTER POWER LEVELS (Fig. 4)
The lamps are positioned so that the center lamps are above and below the center of the grill. The outer lamps
are located above and below the rear of the grill. There is only one top center lamp and one bottom center lamp.
The top outer has three lamps and the bottom outer has two lamps.
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Changing the top outer and bottom outer power levels will have a greater effect on cooking times and browning
than changing the center power levels. This is because outer intensities contain 70% of the cooking energy,
while the center intensities only contain 30% of the cooking energy.
CREATING A "STANDARD" COOK METHOD RECIPE
The STANDARD cook mode allows the operator to control the amount of light going into the top of the food
product separately from that going into the bottom. Here the operator merely enters the COOK TIME and the
TOP and BOTTOM lamp power.
Enter the Program mode by pressing the PGM button. Press the 1button to select Recipe Number 1
programming. Press the 1button again to select Standard recipe type from the Select A Cook Method screen.
Lamp Positions
BOTTOMTOP
Outer
Center
Grill
Lamp Positions
Outer
Center
Grill
BOTTOMTOP
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Cook Time
The cook time is the total amount of time the product will be cooked for this recipe. The time is entered in minutes
and seconds using the 1through 0buttons. As the 1through 0buttons are pressed, the number enters in the
right column and is shifted to the left as subsequent numbers are entered.
Recipe 1
Enter
Cook Time = 1:30
Then Press NEXT
To get the 1 minute and 30 second value shown above, press the 1button followed by the 3button and then the
0button.
After entering the cook time, press the NEXT button to proceed to the next recipe setting.
Lamp Power
To enter a top power of 8, as shown below, press the 8button or press the PWR LEVEL button repeatedly until
8 appears.
Recipe 1
Enter Power 0-10 For
Top Lamps = 8
Then Press NEXT
Press the NEXT button to go to the BOTTOM LAMP POWER screen.
Recipe 1
Enter Power 0-10 For
Bottom Lamps = 5
Then Press NEXT
To enter a bottom power of 5 as shown, press the 5button or the PWR LEVEL button.
Press the NEXT button to proceed to the next screen.
Do You Want To Save
This New Recipe 1
1 = Yes 2 = No
Press the 1button to store the new settings in memory. Press the 2button to exit the program mode
without saving any changes.

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Standard Recipe Display
This screen is displayed after the recipe is saved, indicating the new settings as programmed.
Recipe 1 0:00
Top 8
Bottom 3
Time 1:30
The clock on the top line at the right of the screen is the countdown timer for the cook cycle. It indicates the
time remaining in the cook cycle.
CREATING A TWO-STEP COOK METHOD RECIPE
The TWO-STEP cook mode uses two steps to cook the food. The first step uses the oven's maximum power
(Power Level 10 top and bottom lamps) to "blast" the food for a period of time called FULL PWR TIME. This
speeds up cooking for many products including pizza and frozen foods. The second step is simply an expanded
STANDARD cook mode where you are given the ability to adjust both the top and bottom power in Center and
Outer zones.
The maximum allowable cook time does not change for this mode; therefore, the FULL PWR TIME plus the
COOK TIME must not exceed the maximum COOK TIME limit of 9 minutes and 99 seconds.
Press the PGM button to enter the program mode. Press the 2button to select recipe number 2. Then press
the 2button to select the Two-Step cook method.
Select A Cook Method
1 = Standard
2 = Two-Step
Full Power Time
This setting tells the oven how long to run at maximum power in minutes and seconds. Enter the value, using
the 1through 0buttons.
Recipe 1 Step 2
Enter Time For
Step 1 - Full Pwr = 1:20
Then Press NEXT
To enter 1 minute and 20 seconds as shown here, press the 1, then press the buttons 2and 0.
Press the NEXT button to proceed to the next screen.

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Step 2 Time
Recipe 1 Step 2
Enter Time For
Step 2 = 2:05
Then Press NEXT
Use the 0through 9buttons to enter the standard cook portion of the time. Press 2, 0, 5 to enter the 2
minutes and 5 seconds shown.
Press the NEXT button to proceed to the next screen.
Zone Power
Recipe 1 Step 2
Enter Power 0-10 For
Top Center = 8
Then Press NEXT
Press the 8button to enter power level 8 as shown.
Press the NEXT button to proceed to the next screen.
Recipe 1 Step 2
Enter Power 0-10 For
Top Outer = 10
Then Press NEXT
Press the 1and 0buttons to enter power level 10 as shown.
Press the NEXT button to proceed to the next screen.
Recipe 1 Step 2
Enter Power 0-10 For
Bottom Center = 3
Then Press NEXT
Press the 3button to enter power level 3 as shown.
Press the NEXT button to proceed to the next screen.
Recipe 1 Step 2
Enter Power 0-10 For
Bottom Outer = 2
Then Press NEXT
Press the 2button to enter power level 2 as shown.
Press the NEXT button to proceed to the next screen.

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Do You Want To Save
This New Recipe 2
1 = Yes 2 = No
Press the 1button to store the new settings in memory.
Two-Step Recipe Display
This screen displays the saved programmed information for a Two-Step recipe.
Recipe 2 0:00
Top Ctr 8 Outer 10
Btm Ctr 3 Outer 2
Time 1:20 + 2:05 = 3:25
The clock on the top line at the right of the screen is the countdown timer for the cook cycle. It indicates the
time remaining in the overall cook cycle.
If zero was entered for the Step One time, the display will appear as follows:
Recipe 2 0:00
Top Ctr 8 Outer 10
Btm Ctr 3 Outer 2
Time 2:05 = 2:05
OPERATING THE VFB12 OVEN
When the oven is first turned on, the display screen will briefly display a short welcome message, followed by
a message indicating the software version and the cook count, similar to screen (a) below. The first code
indicates the version of software currently running in the oven. The first number of the cook count indicates how
many cook cycles have been put on the oven. The second number is a code for factory use only.
Following this message, information similar to that shown in screens (b) or (c) below is displayed, depending on
what type of program has been entered into Recipe 1. If a recipe has never been programmed, a screen like
(d) is displayed.
Version: 71J.005
Single Phase
Cook Count
3472 57083
(a)
Recipe 1 0:00
Top 8
Bottom 3
Time 1:30
(b)
Recipe 1 0:00
Top Ctr 5 Outer 3
Btm Ctr 1 Outer 4
Time 1:30 + 2:45 = 4:15
(c)
Recipe 1 0:00
EMPTY RECIPE
(d)

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Once a recipe is programmed, it can be used again and again by selecting it and pressing the START button.
Starting a Recipe
All cooking must be done with the grill in place. To begin a cook cycle, place the pan with the product on the
grill and close the door (pizza may be placed directly on the grill). Then select the recipe, using the 1through
0button that corresponds to the recipe created for that product, then press the START button. The door will lock,
the high power will engage, the grill will rotate, and the blower will start. The display will begin counting down
the total cook time.
Recipe 1 1:30
Top 8
Bottom 5
Time 1:30
During normal operation, you may see the lamps turn on or off occasionally. This is part of the normal operation
of the oven.
When the time counts down to 10 seconds remaining, the oven will beep, letting you know the cook cycle has
almost completed.
Stopping or Pausing a Recipe
To stop a cook cycle, press the STOP button. The door will unlock and the product can be removed. Use caution
as the product and the oven will be extremely hot.
To pause a cook cycle, press the PAUSE button. The door will unlock and the product can be examined. If more
cooking is desired, close the door and press START and cooking will continue from the point at which it was
paused. If no more cooking is needed, press the STOP button and the cooking cycle will be ended.
Recipe 1 0:47
Top 8
Bottom 5
------->> PAUSED <<--------
After a cook cycle ends, the oven will beep every few seconds until the door is opened or a button is pressed.
This is to remind the operator that the food is still in the oven.
Extending the Cook Time
To extend the cook time, press the ADD TIME button after the cook cycle has completed. The oven will cook
for an additional 20 seconds at the last recipe's ending intensities. You can stop the extended cook cycle at any
time by pressing the STOP or PAUSE buttons.
An asterisk (*) appears next to the recipe number in the display indicating that it is cooking in an extended mode.
The TIME value is set to 20 seconds and it begins counting down as usual.
Recipe * 1 0:20
Top 8
Bottom 5
Time 1:30
If this mode is used with a TWO-STEP cooking method recipe, the intensity settings used are automatically taken
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COOK CYCLE COUNTER
The Flash Bake oven is equipped with a cook cycle counter. This counter keeps a continuous log of the number
of cook cycles performed by the oven.
A cycle is counted when a recipe that lasts for more than approximately 30 seconds is completed.
The cook cycle counter is displayed after the ON/OFF button is pressed to turn the oven ON. After the welcome
message, the display will show the number of cook cycles and the version of software for a moment before the
normal recipe screen is displayed (see screen (a) on page 15).
COOKING HINTS
Experiment. Try various combinations of time and power levels until each of your recipes results in a perfectly
cooked product. Some rules of thumb:
•Generally, try to cook as quickly as possible. Cooking for longer periods of time at lower intensities may
reduce the quality of the food.
•Consistent preparation and storage of foods to be cooked in the oven will result in consistent cooking results.
If oven settings are developed for a pizza using refrigerated and portioned ingredients, then this is how the
pizza should be prepared every time or the results will vary.
•Cooking times should decrease if foods are room temperature instead of refrigerated, foods are more dry
and porous, foods are flat or thin, uniform size pieces are cooked, or black cooking pans are used.
•Cooking times should increase when foods are thick and/or dense, foods are frozen, the number of food
items in a portion is increased, and foods have high moisture content.
•Keep the lamp shields and interior cavity clean. Baked-on grease and food particles will reduce the efficiency
of the oven and affect the cooking process. See the CLEANING section of this manual.
•If the product attains the desired appearance but the center temperatures are low, try using the TWO-STEP
cook mode. This recipe type allows the initial temperature to rise very quickly and then maintain that
temperature for the duration of the cook cycle. This will facilitate the deep heating.
•After the initial high burst of heat, the oven goes to the second step, normally a lower intensity. This allows
the rest of the product to catch up without burning.
•For best results when experimenting with a new product or recipe, try to start each test cook cycle from a
cool oven.
HIGH THROUGH-PUT VOLUME CONSISTENCY
When cooking a product one right after the other in a high volume operation, you may notice that it begins to get
either darker or lighter than the one cooked before it. This is due to heat build-up in the oven from the repetitive
cooking. The oven automatically corrects for this heat build-up, but you may need to adjust the amount of
correction for a particular product. If you notice inconsistency in high volume cooking, do the following.
Enter the program mode by pressing the PGM button. Press the number button of the recipe you want to adjust.
Select the cook method currently being used by this recipe. Be sure to select the same cook method already
being used. At this point, press the PREV button. The following screen will appear:
Does Your Product
Require Adjustment
For High-Volume
1 = Yes 2 = No

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To make the adjustment, press the 1button. Pressing the 2button will take you to the normal programming
screen for the cook time. Pressing the 1button will take you to the following screen:
Recipe 1
1 = lighter . . . 5 = darker
Enter (1-5) = 3
Then Press NEXT
The factory setting for this adjustment is 3. If your product was getting darker with each successive cook,
try changing the setting to 2 or 1. If your product was getting lighter, try changing the setting to 4 or 5.
As a guideline, the following foods MAY cook more consistently using the following settings. The actual best
setting will depend on your specific food product.
Remember, this setting only affects the finished consistency of a product being cooked multiple times in a row
using this recipe number. It will not affect the basic recipe for a single cook cycle from a cool oven.
After entering the new setting, you can press NEXT to step through the rest of the program settings, or press
the SAVE button to store the changes and exit the program mode.
BLOWER
The oven blower turns off automatically after approximately 4 minutes of non use, adding to the oven's energy
efficiency.
CLEANING
WARNING: DISCONNECT ELECTRICAL SUPPLY BEFORE CLEANING THE OVEN.
The interior cleanliness of the Flash Bake oven is essential to ensure maximum efficiency of your oven. Keeping
the oven clean and free of food debris will minimize the possibility of smoke and odors from food stuck on the
lamp shields and interior walls.
The interior of the oven cavity is lined with highly reflective materials that allow the oven to cook with exceptional
speed. These materials MAY NOT, under any circumstances, be cleaned with abrasive materials or chemicals
that are not recommended for aluminum. If the non-recommended type chemicals are used, they can etch and
scratch the cavity, causing a loss in efficiency and result in the need for repairs.
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Approved Cleaning Materials and Procedures
Cleaners
•Mild dish soap - Use any mild food service type dish soap for the interior cleaning. Be sure that the soap
is non-caustic.
•Citrus 2000 Multi-Purpose Ready To Use
•Pro Formula 409 - Use for interior walls.
•Windex Powerized Formula - Use for cleaning the door window interior and exterior.
•Norcross Bar-Be-Que and Grill Cleaner - Use this to clean the stainless steel grill. Be sure the grill is only
cleaned when it is out of the oven.
•FDA food quality sanitizer for cooking surfaces.
Cleaning Tools
•Terry towel cloth - Food service quality.
•Non-abrasive pad - Institutional quality-certified non-abrasive. (Example: White 3-M).
•Small wire brush - Used to clean the rollers on the grill assembly only.
• Flash Bake lamp shield scraper.
Always rinse cleaned surfaces to ensure all the soap and chemicals have been removed, then wipe dry with a
soft clean cloth.
It is recommended that you clean the oven after each shift. If your operation is extremely busy, it may be
necessary to wipe out the oven during a shift until you are able to perform the detailed cleaning.
1. Allow oven to cool before starting the cleaning process.
2. Lift the door to the UP position.
3. Remove the grill and set aside. Clean the stainless steel grill with a non-caustic grill cleaner, using a small
wire brush. The grill MUST be cleaned only when it is out of the oven.
4. To start the interior cleaning, use a cloth dampened with one of the recommended cleaners. Be sure that
the soap is non-caustic. Wipe the food debris out of the oven, working from the back forward. Do not pour
cleaning liquids into the oven. Always use a cloth dampened with the cleaning fluids.
5. Using a Flash Bake lamp shield scraper, scrape the lower lamp shield to loosen all residual food. Repeat
step 4 by wiping the cavity out, working from the back forward.
6. Remove the upper lamp shield and clean as recommended in REMOVING AND INSTALLING THE TOP
LAMP SHIELD on page 20.
7. Dampen a clean cloth with one of the recommended cleaners and wipe out the interior wall surfaces to
remove any grease or spatters. Work from the back of the oven forward. Repeat this step several times
if necessary.
8. Next, use a small wire brush to clean the drive rollers. Make sure you remove any build-up so the rollers
spin freely. After brushing, clean the rollers with a mild soap and water solution. Rinse thoroughly and dry
with a soft clean cloth. Test the rollers by spinning them. The drive roller on the right side in the center of
the oven cavity will not spin by hand.
9. Clean the interior surface of the front door with a terry cloth towel and recommended cleaner. Wipe the
exterior edges of the door and frame, paying close attention to the gasket.

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Fig. 5
It is recommended that you keep spare lamp shields so that dirty ones can be replaced quickly. Dirty shields
can then be cleaned during off-peak times.
The lamp shield is made of a special transparent material with specific properties. Replace shield only
with official Flash Bake oven replacements.
10. Clean the inside of the oven door window with a cloth dampened with window cleaner. If necessary, use
a nylon scouring pad to remove baked on grease. Wipe the window clean with a cloth or paper towel
dampened with window cleaner. CAUTION: Do not use abrasives on the reflective inside door surface.
11. With a clean cloth dampened with a food quality sanitizer, wipe the entire interior cavity of the oven, working
from the back forward.
12. Clean the exterior of the oven with a soft cloth dampened sparingly with a commercial stainless steel
cleaner. The outside of the oven door window may be cleaned with a cloth dampened with window cleaner.
13. NEVER touch the cooking lamps. Skin oils on the lamps will lead to premature lamp failure. If contact does
occur, gently wipe the lamps with a clean, lint-free cloth dampened with rubbing alcohol.
REMOVING AND INSTALLING THE TOP LAMP SHIELD
Turn the oven off before removing the lamp shield.
The lamp shields MUST be kept clean to ensure maximum efficiency of the oven. If the lamp shields are dirty,
foods may not cook as quickly or as thoroughly as specified in the programmed recipes. The lamp shields should
be cleaned anytime food or grease begins to build up on the shield surface. Keeping the shields clean will prevent
residue from baking on the shields and burning.
The upper lamp shield is easily removed with the door open. Lift the front edge of the lamp shield over the
retaining feature (Fig. 5) and pull it toward you.
To reinstall the lamp shield, place it on its rails and gently push it into the oven until it stops. Be sure the lamp
shield is properly seated behind the retaining feature.
OVEN DOOR LAMP SHIELD RAIL
UPPER LAMP SHIELD
LIFT LAMP SHIELD
OVER RETAINING FEATURE
PULL LAMP SHIELD TOWARD YOU LOWER LAMP SHIELD
(NON REMOVABLE)
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