Vulcan-Hart E12FP User manual

3600 NORTH POINT BLVD.
BALTIMORE, MD 21222
VULCAN-HART
DIVISION OF ITW FOOD EQUIPMENT GROUP, LLC
WWW.VULCANHART.COM
For additional information on Vulcan-Hart or to locate an authorized parts
and service provider in your area, visit our website at www.vulcanhart.com.
F-35677 (Aug. 2007)
MODELS
E12FP
E12HT
INSTALLATION &
OPERATION MANUAL
ELECTRIC
EXPANDO RANGES

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© VULCAN-HART, 2007
IMPORTANT FOR YOUR SAFETY
THIS MANUAL HAS BEEN PREPARED FOR PERSONNEL QUALIFIED TO INSTALL
THIS EQUIPMENT, WHO SHOULD PERFORM THEINITIAL FIELD START-UPAND
ADJUSTMENTS OF THE EQUIPMENT COVERED BY THIS MANUAL.
WARNING
IMPROPER INSTALLATION, ADJUSTMENT, ALTERATION,
SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE CAN CAUSE PROPERTY
DAMAGE, INJURYOR DEATH. READ THE INSTALLATION,
OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
THOROUGHLY BEFORE INSTALLING OR SERVICING
THIS EQUIPMENT.
IN THE EVENT OF A POWER FAILURE, DO NOT ATTEMPT
TO OPERATE THIS DEVICE.

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ELECTRIC EXPANDO RANGES
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ELECTRIC EXPANDO RANGE MODELS...................................................................................... 4
GENERAL .........................................................................................................................................5
INSTALLATION ................................................................................................................................. 6
Unpacking ...................................................................................................................................6
Installation Codes and Standards ............................................................................................. 6
Location ......................................................................................................................................6
Leveling .......................................................................................................................................6
Electrical Connections...............................................................................................................6
OPERATION .................................................................................................................................... 7
Controls ......................................................................................................................................7
Before First Use ......................................................................................................................... 7
Surface Plates ............................................................................................................................8
Hot Plate .....................................................................................................................................8
Power Outage ............................................................................................................................8
Cleaning ......................................................................................................................................8
MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................................................9
Service and Parts Information.................................................................................................10

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ELECTRIC EXPANDO RANGES
ELECTRIC EXPANDO RANGE MODELS
VH1084
E12FP
VH1085
E12HT

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ELECTRIC EXPANDO RANGES
VH1084
INTRODUCTION
GENERAL
The manufacturer suggests that you thoroughly
read this entire manual and carefully follow all of
the instructions provided.
Your Vulcan-Hart Expando range is produced
with quality workmanship and material. Proper
installation, usage and maintenance of your
range will result in many years of satisfactory
performance.
Electric Expando Ranges are equipped as follows:
MODEL DESCRIPTION
MODEL DESCRIPTION
E12FP (2) French Plates 2000 W Each
E12HT 12" Hot Top 5000 W

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INSTALLATION
Before installing, verify that the electrical service
agrees with the specifications on the data plate
located below the control panel. If the supply
and equipment requirements do not agree,
contact your dealer or Vulcan-Hart immediately.
UNPACKING
Immediately after unpacking, check for possible
shipping damage. If the range is found to be
damaged, save the packaging material and
contact the carrier within 15 days of delivery.
Remove all shipping wire, wood blocking and
accessories.
INSTALLATION CODES
AND STANDARDS
In the United States, the Vulcan range must be
installed in accordance with:
1. State and local codes.
2. National Electrical Code (ANSI/NFPA No.70,
latest edition) available from the National
Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch
Park, Quincy, MA 02269.
3. Vapor Removal from Cooking Equipment,
(NFPA-96, latest edition) available from NFPA.
In Canada, the Vulcan range must be installed in
accordance with:
1. Local codes.
2. Canadian Electrical Code (CSA C22.2 No.3,
latest edition) available from the Canadian
Standards Association, 5060 Spectrum
Way, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L4W 5N6.
LOCATION
The installation location must allow adequate
clearance for servicing and proper operation. A
minimum front clearance of 40" (1016 mm) is
required. 0" sides and rear clearance from
combustible and non-combustible construction
is required except when Hot Top sections are
incorporated. Ranges incorporating Hot Top
sections require a 0" sides and rear clearance
from non-combustible construction and 6" from
combustible construction.
LEVELING
Place a carpenter’s level on top of the range and
level the range front-to-back and side-to-side by
turning the adjustable feet.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
WARNING: ELECTRICAL AND
GROUNDING CONNECTIONS
MUST COMPLY WITH
APPLICABLE PORTIONS OF
THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL
CODE AND / OR OTHER
LOCAL ELECTRICAL CODES.
WARNING: DISCONNECT THE
ELECTRICAL POWER TO
THE MACHINE AND FOLLOW
LOCKOUT / TAGOUT
PROCEDURES.
Position the range in its final location. Bring
conduit containing the proper supply wire to the
range through the knockout located on the
bottom right front of the range. Select the size
and type of field wire in accordance with the
National Electrical Code suitable for carrying
the equipment’s rated amps and voltage.
Connect supply leads to field terminal block and
green grounding lead to the labeled ground lug.
E12FP ranges wired for 3-phase service may
be changed to 1-phase, or vice versa. Refer to
the wiring diagram and schematic decal attached
to the range. E12HT ranges are not convertable;
they are only available in a single phase
configuration.

E12 RANGES
FREE STANDING
INSTALATION
The 12 inch wide range may tilt, if mounted in a free standing condition. If there is more than a 17 inch
wide opening into which the range is to be inserted, then the installer MUST secure the unit to the floor by
use of the 2 sets of securing holes in the unit back. See the photo below.
Right tie down slots Left tie down slots.
Use these two locations to secure the unit to the floor, during initial installation. If the unit is supported
(side to side) by other equipment and will not tip, the tie downs will not be necessary.
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E12HT Hot Top
B A
VH1087
Fig. 2
A Thermostat
Regulatestheamountofheatneededtomaintain
the set temperature. Switch positions are 0FF
then1–10.Temperaturerangeis300°F(150°C)
to 750°F (400°C).
B Indicator Light
Indicator light will be lit until the selected
temperature is reached or when selected
temperature is being maintained.
BEFORE FIRST USE
Cleaning
Clean the range and all accessories with water
and a mild detergent. Rinse thoroughly and
wipe dry with a soft clean cloth.
OPERATION
WARNING: THE RANGE AND ITS PARTS
ARE HOT. BE VERY CAREFUL
WHEN OPERATING, CLEANING
OR SERVICING THE RANGE.
CONTROLS
E12FP French Plate
A
VH1086
Fig. 1
A Innite Heat Switches
The innite heat switches control and maintain
heat to the French Plates, one control for each
French Plate. These switches have 6 positions
indicated on the dial face (HIGH, MED, LOW,
MED.LO, VERY LO, OFF).
HIGH = 100% ON TIME
LOW = 50% ON TIME
VERY LO = 6% ON TIME
ADJUSTABLE TO AN INFINITE NUMBER
OF POSITIONS BETWEEN THE LISTED
POSITIONS.

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SURFACE PLATES
French Plates are most ecient when used
withutensilshavingamaximuminsidediameter
of 10" (254 mm) or a minimum inside diameter
of 9" (229 mm). Stock pots of 9-, 12- and 16-qt.
capacities are recommended for bulk cooking.
(Fig. 3)
The solid surface French Plates are rated for
2000Wattsandarecontrolledbyaninniteheat
switch. A solid surface plate will reach cooking
temperature from room temperature in 5 to 7
minutes at a HIGH switch setting. Each control
knob is marked HIGH, MED, LOW, MED.LO,
VERY LO and OFF. The HIGH setting is full
heat. Use the HIGH setting to start cooking
quickly and to bring water to a boil.
VH1088
16 Qt. ID of 10" 53 8-oz. Portions
12 Qt. ID of 10" 37 8-oz. Portions
20 Qt. ID of 12" 60 8-oz. Portions
9 Qt. ID of 9" 30 8-oz. Portions
STOCK POT SIZES
in relation to
FRENCH PLATE
A = Unit Area
B = Hotplate Diameter
C = Top Section Width
A
B
C
Fig. 3
Some DO’S and DO NOT’S of
Surface Cooking
DO use utensils to t the tops (9" to 10" [229 mm
to 254 mm] inside diameter).
DO use at-bottomed, straight-sided pots and pans.
DO use covers for stock pot work. Water will boil
much sooner, and much less heat is required for
cooking in a covered container. Less water may
be used, thereby retaining vitamins and minerals
in the food.
DO turn o plates a few minutes before cooking
is completed to use the heat stored in the plate.
DONOTallowsurfaceplatestoidleunloadedat
HIGH switch settings. The surface plates will
reach very high temperatures, and this can
cause the casting to warp or dome. Plates idled
atasettingofMED.LOandturnedtoHIGHwhen
loaded, will perform bulk cooking jobs just as
rapidly, without damage to the plates.
POWER OUTAGE
If a power outage occurs, the range will
automaticallyshutdown.Whenpowerisrestored,
the range will automatically resume normal
functions after it has preheated for 5 minutes. If
rangeistobeunattendedwhenpowerisrestored,
turn all control knobs/switches to OFF before
leaving. When power is restored, turn desired
control knobs/switches back on. The unit will be
preheated in 5 minutes and normal cooking
operations can be resumed.
CLEANING
WARNING: DISCONNECT ELECTRICAL
POWER SUPPLY BEFORE
CLEANING.
Do not use Dawn dish detergent to clean the
exterior components of the range. Dawn can
“leach” carbonfromstainlesssteelandcauseitto
rust. Do not use scouring powder. It is extremely
dicult to remove completely, and can build up
accumulations that will damage the range.
Clean all parts of the range with a soft cloth and
warm water and detergent. Rinse thoroughly
and wipe dry with a soft clean cloth.

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SYMPTOM
Neither French Plate
heats.
Only one French Plate
heats.
French Plate does not
heat to normal
temperature.
CAUSE
Switches in OFF position.
No power at power source.
Defective element switch.
Defective French Plate
heater.
Defective element switch.
Defective French Plate
heater.
REMEDY
Set switches to a heating position.
Check external circuit breakers.
Contact yourAuthorized Vulcan-Hart
Servicer.
Contact yourAuthorized Vulcan-Hart
Servicer.
Contact yourAuthorized Vulcan-Hart
Servicer.
Contact yourAuthorized Vulcan-Hart
Servicer.
TROUBLESHOOTING HOT TOP RANGE
SYMPTOM
Hot Top does not heat up.
Hot Top does not heat to
normal temperature.
Light does not come on
when Hot Top is turned on
but Hot Top operates.
CAUSE
Switch in OFF position.
No power from power source.
Defective thermostat switch.
Defective Hot Top heater.
Defective light indicator.
REMEDY
Set switch to a heating position.
Check external circuit breakers.
Contact yourAuthorized Vulcan-Hart
Servicer.
Contact yourAuthorized Vulcan-Hart
Servicer.
Contact yourAuthorized Vulcan-Hart
Servicer.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING: THE RANGE AND ITS PARTS
ARE HOT. BE VERY CAREFUL
WHEN OPERATING, CLEANING
OR SERVICING THE RANGE.
TROUBLESHOOTING FRENCH PLATE RANGES

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SERVICE AND PARTS INFORMATION
Toobtainserviceandpartsinformationconcerningthisrange,contacttheVulcan-HartServiceAgency
inyour area(refer toourwebsite,www.vulcanhart.comfor acomplete listingofAuthorizedServiceand
Parts depots).

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NOTES
F-35677 (Aug. 2007) PRINTEDINU.S.A .
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