INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL 900A SERIES GAS GRIDDLES MODEL 902A 904A 924A 936A 948A 960A 972A VULCAN-HART ML-52630 ML-52631 ML-52592 ML-52596 ML-52600 ML-52604 ML-52608 COMPANY, P.O. BOX FORM 30529 Rev. B (1-95) (Formerly 990408) 696, LOUISVILLE, KY 40201-0696, TEL.
IMPORTANT FOR YOUR SAFETY THIS MANUAL HAS BEEN PREPARED FOR PERSONNEL QUALIFIED TO INSTALL GAS EQUIPMENT, WHO SHOULD PERFORM THE INITIAL FIELD STARTUP AND ADJUSTMENTS OF THE EQUIPMENT COVERED BY THIS MANUAL. POST IN A PROMINENT LOCATION THE INSTRUCTIONS TO BE FOLLOWED IN THE EVENT THE SMELL OF GAS IS DETECTED. THIS INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED FROM THE LOCAL GAS SUPPLIER.
Installation, Operation and Care of 900A SERIES GAS GRIDDLES PLEASE RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Thoroughly read this entire manual and carefully follow all of the instructions provided. Your Vulcan Model 900A Series Gas Griddle is produced with quality workmanship and material. Proper installation, usage and maintenance of your griddle will result in many years of satisfactory performance.
ASSEMBLY Legs Place the griddle on its back. Screw the legs into the permanently fastened nuts on the four corners of the griddle. Hand-tighten the legs. Set the griddle in its installation location. Turn the adjustment screw at the bottom of each leg to level the griddle plate. Stand (Fig. 1) 1. Start external threaded end of leg extension into griddle frame. 2. On stands 72" or wider, attach undershelf brace to undershelf with 1/4-20 x 1/2 nut. 3.
GAS CONNECTIONS CAUTION: All gas supply connections and any pipe joint compound used must be resistant to the action of propane gases. Pipe gas supply to the griddle. Make sure the pipes are clean and free of obstructions, dirt, and piping compound. Codes require that a gas shutoff valve be installed in the gas line ahead of the griddle. All griddles are equipped with fixed orifices for use with natural or propane gas and no adjustment is necessary.
OPERATION WARNING: THE GRIDDLE AND ITS PARTS ARE HOT. USE CARE WHEN OPERATING, CLEANING AND SERVICING THE GRIDDLE. This griddle plate is steel, but the surface is relatively soft and can be scored or dented by carelessly using a spatula. Be careful not to dent, scratch, or gouge the plate surface. Do not try to knock off loose food that may be on the spatula by tapping the corner or the edge of the spatula on the griddle surface.
Red Reset Button PL-40557-1 Fig. 2 4. When gas at pilot has been burning for about 45 seconds, release the red button. If pilot does not remain lit, repeat the operation, allowing more time before releasing red reset button. Operating a Standard Griddle Turn the thermostat to the desired setting. Since all burners are lit from constantly burning pilots, this is all that is required to put the griddle into service. For the griddle plate, turn burners on about 15-20 minutes before cooking for preheating.
1. Turn all burner valves to OFF. Wait 5 minutes to allow gas which may have accumulated in the burner compartment to escape. 2. Turn gas supply to the griddle ON. 3. Turn on the electric supply to the griddle by turning the toggle switch to ON. The red light will light. 4. At closing time, turn the toggle switch to OFF. The pilot, igniter, red light, and thermostat will be turned off. Operating a Griddle with the Electric Ignition Option 1. Turn the toggle switch to ON.
PILOT TIP PILOT REGULATING VALVE ADJUSTING SCREW MANIFOLD PL-50245 Fig. 3 CLEANING Empty the grease drawer at least daily. Clean the griddle regularly. A clean griddle looks better, lasts longer, and performs better. To produce evenly cooked, perfectly browned griddle products, keep the griddle free of carbonized grease. Carbonized grease on the surface hinders the transfer of heat from the griddle surface to the food. This results in spotty browning and loss of cooking efficiency.
SUGGESTED TEMPERATURES & TIMES FOR GRIDDLING TABLE 1 Food Control Settings Time in Minutes American Fried Potatoes 375° F 3 to 4 Bacon 350° F 6 Boiled Ham 375° F 2 Beef Tenderloin 400° F 5 to 7 Canadian Bacon 350° F 3 to 4 Hamburgers 350° F 3 to 4 Club Steak 450° F 3 to 5 Ham Steak 400° F 10 Sausage Links or Patties 350° F 3 to 4 French Toast 400° F 4 to 5 Pancakes 375° F 2 Scrambled Eggs 300° F 3 to 4 Hard Fried Eggs 225-300° F 3 to 4 Soft Fried Eggs 250-300° F
Surface under food may not have been covered with enough cooking oil X Food may not have been cooked for long enough time X X Food may have been stored improperly before cooking X Too much cooking oil used X X Food itself may have off-flavor Heat set too low TABLE 2 X X X X X — 11 — Griddle surface needs cleaning and/or seasoning GRIDDLE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Moisture in food may be turning into steam Possible Cause Problem X X X Food sticks to griddle X Fat appears to smoke exce
MAINTENANCE WARNING: THE GRIDDLE AND ITS PARTS ARE HOT. USE CARE WHEN OPERATING, CLEANING AND SERVICING THE GRIDDLE. WARNING: UNPLUG THE POWER CORD BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE ON THE GRIDDLE. A properly operated griddle should require practically no service. If the griddle appears to require service, before calling the service agency, check that personnel are following the procedures described in this manual. The following suggestions may be helpful: 1. Burner air shutter openings must be kept clean.
