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GRIDDLE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

T

ABLE 2

Fat appears to

smoke excessively

Food sticks to

griddle

Food burned around

edges or contains

dark specks

Food undercooked

inside

Food tastes greasy or

has objectionable

of

f-flavor

Noticeable build-up

of gum on griddle

Heat set too high

Moisture in food may be 
turning into steam

Griddle surface needs 
cleaning and/or seasoning

Surface under food may not have 
been covered with enough 
cooking oil

Food may not have been cooked 
for long enough time

Food itself may have off-flavor

Food may have been stored 
improperly before cooking

Too much cooking oil used

Heat set too low

Problem

Possible 

Cause

X

X

X

X

X

X

XX

XX

X

X

XX

X

X

X

Summary of Contents for 902A

Page 1: ...UISVILLE KY 40201 0696 TEL 502 778 2791 INSTALLATION OPERATION MANUAL FORM 30529 Rev B 1 95 Formerly 990408 900A SERIES GAS GRIDDLES MODEL 902A ML 52630 904A ML 52631 924A ML 52592 936A ML 52596 948A ML 52600 960A ML 52604 972A ML 52608 ...

Page 2: ...IMPORTANT IN THE EVENT A GAS ODOR IS DETECTED SHUT DOWN UNITS AT MAIN SHUTOFF VALVE AND CONTACT THE LOCAL GAS COMPANY OR GAS SUPPLIER FOR SERVICE FOR YOUR SAFETY DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS OR LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE WARNING IMPROPER INSTALLATION ADJUSTMENT ALTERATION SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE CAN CAUSEPROPERTYDAMAGE INJURYORDEATH READ THE INS...

Page 3: ...with the installation Contact your dealer or Vulcan Hart immediately LOCATION Keep the griddle free and clear from all combustible substances For 902A and 904A hot top sections the minimum clearance from combustible and non combustible construction is 7 from the sides and 3 from the back For the 924A 936A 948A 960A and 972A griddles the clearance from combustible construction is 7 from the sides a...

Page 4: ...urnished instead of adjustable legs the locking swivel casters must be placed in the front INSTALLATION CODES AND STANDARDS Your Vulcan griddle should be installed in accordance with state and local codes or in the absence of local codes with National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 latest edition available from the American Gas Association Inc 1515 Wilson Blvd Arlington VA 22209 and National Electrical...

Page 5: ... or less the griddle must be isolated from the gas supply system by closing its individual manual shutoff valve FLUE CONNECTIONS Ventilation requirements will vary with each installation Information on the construction and installation of ventilating hoods may be obtained from the standard for Vapor Removal from Cooking Equipment NFPA No 96 latest edition ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS WARNING ELECTRICAL ...

Page 6: ...l surfaced griddle Seasoning gives the surface a slick hard finish from which the food will release easily To season heat the griddle to low temperature and pour on a small amount of cooking oil about one ounce per square foot of surface With a cloth spread the oil over the entire griddle surface to create a thin film Wipe off any excess oil with a cloth STANDARD GRIDDLES Lighting the Pilot NOTE I...

Page 7: ...mostat will control gas flow to burners to bring that area of the plate up to the set temperature Extended Shutdown 1 Turn manual shutoff valve to OFF 2 Turn all control knobs to the OFF position 3 Shut off the pilot flame by turning the adjusting screw on the pilot valve 4 Turn off electric supply to the griddle If the griddle is to be shut down for an extended period put a heavy coat of grease o...

Page 8: ...matically shut off Extended Shutdown To turn the griddle completely off for an extended shutdown 1 Turn electric supply to the griddle OFF 2 Turn gas supply to the griddle OFF If griddle is to be shut down for an extended period put a heavy coat of grease over the griddle plate to inhibit rusting LIGHTING THE STANDING PILOT ON THE OPEN BURNERS TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT OF THE GRIDDLE OR AS FREE STANDIN...

Page 9: ...raper to reduce the amount of carbonized grease build up Follow with a light coating of oil to prevent product sticking ONCE A DAY Thoroughly clean backsplash sides and front Take care the integral backsplash is not vigorously banged with the spatula Thoroughly clean and wipe out the grease trough on the griddle As necessary during use wipe out accumulated material to provide good drainage Remove ...

Page 10: ...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 2 to 3 Sunny Side Up Eggs 225 300 F 3 to 4 NOTE These are only suggested griddle temperatures and cooking times You may want to try others For example some restaurants are cook...

Page 11: ...ild up of gum on griddle Heat set too high Moisture in food may be turning into steam Griddle surface needs cleaning and or seasoning Surface under food may not have been covered with enough cooking oil Food may not have been cooked for long enough time Food itself may have off flavor Food may have been stored improperly before cooking Too much cooking oil used Heat set too low Problem Possible Ca...

Page 12: ...s Use caution not to enlarge or damage ports 3 The open burner pilot flash tubes and the burner ignition port must be clear for burners to ignite properly from the pilot Other Checks to be Made Before Calling the Servicer 1 Make sure the gas supply is on 2 Make sure the electric supply is on 3 Make sure the griddle is plugged in 4 On standard models make sure the pilot light is lit LUBRICATION All...

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