Specifications

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VG30, VG40, VE30 & VE40 BRAISING PANS
ELECTRIC HEAT BRAISING PANS
Controls (see Fig. 3)
Thermostat — Sets desired cooking temperature.
On/Off Switch (Black) — Turns the braising pan on and off.
Power Light (Amber) — When lit, indicates the machine is turned on.
Heat Light (Red) — When lit, indicates the thermostat is calling for heat.
Auto. Power Lift (Gray) — (Optional). Push the upper part of the switch to raise the braising pan; push
the lower part to lower the braising pan. Always remove the manual lift
crank handle before operating the automatic power lift.
Manual Lift Crank Handle — Use to manually raise and lower the braising pan.
Operating the Electric Braising Pan
Turn the black on/off switch to the ON position.
Lower the braising pan (see OPERATION OF LIFTING SYSTEM in this manual). The braising pan will
not operate with the pan in the UP position (5 degrees or higher from horizontal).
Turn the thermostat to the desired cooking temperature.
To prevent discoloration of the stainless steel cooking surface, do not turn the heat on unless the
braising pan surface is covered with a fluid, a thin layer of cooking oil, or food.
DO NOT use the braising pan as a deep fat fryer; use it only for shallow pan frying (cooking oil film
not more than
1
/8" [0.3 cm] thick). Its use for deep frying could result in a fire hazard. See COOKING
HINTS in this manual for additional information.
Do not overheat the clad stainless steel plate by setting the temperature well above recommended
temperatures or by operating the braising pan without any fluid inside the pan to absorb heat.
Overheating the plate may cause warpage and will carbonize any food or cooking oil on the plate and
cause sticking.
The lid is spring-loaded and will stay in any position at which it is placed. After some time, the springs
may need to be tightened. Call your local Vulcan-authorized servicer to make these adjustments.
OPERATION OF THE LIFTING SYSTEM
Keep the area underneath and around the braising pan clear of your hands or any other objects when
operating the lifting system.
Do not obstruct any of the moving parts of the lift system located underneath the table top on the right
and/or left side of the braising pan. This area must be kept clear of any objects or obstructions at all
times.
Do not leave the braising pan in the UP position for extended periods (e.g., overnight or during a
shutdown period between cooking times).