RRE24 - Griddle Vulcan - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Gas Plancha
Brand	Vulcan
Model	RRE24
Dimensions (L x D x H)	60 x 50 x 30 cm
Weight	12 kg
Fuel	Butane or propane gas (cylinder not included)
Power	7 kW (2 burners of 3.5 kW each)
Cooking Surface	50 x 35 cm
Plate Material	Stainless chromed steel
Ignition	Piezo electric
Main Functions	Uniform cooking, searing, grilling, keeping warm
Maintenance and Cleaning	Clean the plate with a scraper after use, wash with soapy water
Safety	Safety shutdown in case of overheating, protective cover
Spare Parts and Repairability	Cooking plate, burners, knobs, gas kit available
General Information	2-year warranty, manufactured by Vulcan

Frequently Asked Questions - RRE24 Vulcan

How to light the Vulcan RRE24 plancha?

Make sure the gas cylinder is connected and open. Turn the burner knob to the 'ignition' position and press the piezo button. If necessary, use a manual lighter. Never leave the plancha unattended while lit.

What type of gas to use for the RRE24 plancha?

Use butane gas (blue cylinder) or propane gas (green cylinder) with a suitable regulator. Check that the pressure matches specifications (28-30 mbar for butane, 37 mbar for propane). Never use natural gas without modification.

How to clean the cooking plate?

After each use, scrape the plate with a stainless steel scraper to remove residues. Let it cool, then wash with a non-abrasive sponge and soapy water. Rinse and dry. Apply a thin layer of oil to prevent rust.

Can the plancha be used on a wooden terrace?

Yes, but place the plancha on a heat-resistant surface (e.g., protective mat) to avoid damage to the wood. Ensure the terrace is stable and non-flammable. Keep a safe distance from walls and combustible materials.

How to maintain the plancha burners?

The burners should be cleaned regularly to prevent clogging. Unscrew them, brush them with a metal brush and check the orifices. If a burner does not ignite properly, make sure the flame is blue and not yellow.

Is the RRE24 plancha suitable for indoor use?

No, this plancha is designed for outdoor use only. Indoor use can lead to carbon monoxide accumulation, which is dangerous to health.

What to do if the flame is irregular?

An irregular flame may be due to a clogged burner or unsuitable gas pressure. Clean the burners and check the regulator. If the problem persists, contact Vulcan customer service.

How to store the plancha in winter?

Thoroughly clean the plancha, dry it and apply a protective oil on the plate. Store it in a dry place away from the elements, ideally in a protective cover. Disconnect the gas cylinder.

What is the warranty of the Vulcan RRE24 plancha?

The warranty is 2 years for parts and labor. Damage due to misuse or improper maintenance is not covered. Keep the purchase receipt.

Where to find spare parts for the RRE24?

Spare parts (plate, burners, knobs, gas kit) are available from Vulcan customer service or authorized dealers. You can also order them online on the official website.

USER MANUAL RRE24 Vulcan

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

INSTALLATION.... 3

Installation Codes And Standards.... 3

Unpacking.... 3

Leg Assembly 3

Leveling.... 4

Location 4

Electrical Connections.... 4

Phase Wiring Connections.... 5

Electrical Data.... 6

OPERATION.... 6

Before First Use.... 6

Seasoning The Griddle.... 7

Controls.... 7

Using The Griddle.... 7

Zone Cooking.... 8

Cleaning The Griddle 8

Rapid Recovery™ Griddle Plate 9

SHUTDOWN 10

EXTENDED SHUTDOWN 10

MAINTENANCE.... 10

Service And Parts Information.... 10

TROUBLESHOOTING.... 11

ACCESSORY INSTALLATION.... 12

INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND CARE OF HEAVY DUTY ELECTRIC GRIDDLES

GENERAL

Heavy Duty Electric Griddles are produced with quality workmanship and materials. Proper installation, usage and maintenance of your griddle will result in many years of satisfactory performance. Thoroughly read this entire manual and carefully follow all of the instructions provided.

INSTALLATION

Before installing, check the electrical service to make sure it agrees with the specifications on the rating plate. If the supply and equipment voltages do not agree, do not proceed with the installation. Contact your dealer or Vulcan immediately.

INSTALLATION CODES AND STANDARDS

Your Vulcan griddle 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) available from The National Fire Protection Association,1 Batterymarch Park,Quincy, MA 02269.
3. NFPA Standard #96 Vapor Removal from Cooking Equipment, (latest edition) available From the National Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269.

In Canada:

1. Local code
2. Canadian Electrical Code C22.1 Part 1 (latest edition) available from the Canadian Standard Association, 5060 Spectrum Way, Suite 100, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, L4W 5N6.

UNPACKING

This griddle was inspected before leaving the factory. The carrier assumes full responsibility for the safe delivery upon acceptance of the shipment. Check for possible shipping damage immediately after receipt.

If the griddle is found to be damaged, complete the following steps:

1. Carrier must be notified within 5 business days of receipt.
2. Carrier's local terminal must be notified immediately upon discovery (note time, date, and who was spoken to), and follow up and confirm with written or electronic communication.
3. All original packing materials must be kept for inspection purposes.
4. The griddle cannot have been moved, installed, or modified.
5. Notify Vulcan Customer Service immediately at 800-814-2028

LEG ASSEMBLY

Attach the legs to the body by threading the exposed leg stud into the threaded holes located on the underside of the unit. Tighten each leg so that the top face of the leg is pressed firmly against the body bottom. Do not operate griddle without legs or integrated stand as damage will occur.

LEVELING

Position the griddle in the desired location. Level the griddle by using a wrench to turn the adjustable feet. You must hold the leg while turning the foot so that it's attachment to the griddle is not loosened.

LOCATION

The installation location must be kept free and clear of combustibles. Do not permit air to blow directly at the griddle. Avoid open windows next to the griddle wherever possible. Avoid wall-type fans which create air cross-currents within the room.

This griddle is Design Certified for installation on a non-combustible counter with 4" legs, or combustible floor with 24" high stand.

INSTALLATION CLEARANCES

	COMBUSTIBLE CONSTRUCTION	NON-COMBUSTIBLE CONSTRUCTION
Back:	1"	0"
Right	1"	0"
Left Side	1"	0"

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 the electrical power to the griddle and follow lockout / tagout procedures.

Electrical Connections

1. Remove the junction box cover plate(s) at the back of the unit. This exposes the built-in junction boxes and griddle line leads.
2. Select a suitable knockout on the rear or bottom of the junction box.
3. Connect the griddle's line leads to the supply wires with factory supplied wire connectors as shown in the applicable wiring instructions. Do not disturb the internal griddle wiring.
4. Push the excess wire into the junction box and replace the cover plate. Never operate the griddle without the junction box covers in place.

NOTICE Since the griddle is not fused, you must connect it to a fused circuit equipped with a suitable disconnecting means as required by local authorities.

Phase Wiring Connections

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208,240 & 480 VAC 3-PHASE WIRING CONNECTIONS:

1. CONNECT WIRE #5 TO "L1"
2. CONNECT WIRE #6 & #11 TO "L2"
3. CONNECT WIRE #10 TO "L3"

208 & 240 VAC 1-PHASE WIRING CONNECTIONS:

1. CONNECT WIRE #5 & #10 TO "L1"
2. CONNECT WIRE #6 & #11 TO "L2"

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208,240 & 480 VAC 3-PHASE WIRING CONNECTIONS:

1. CONNECT WIRE #10 TO "L1"
2. CONNECT WIRE #11 TO "L2"
3. CONNECT WIRE #5 & #6 TO "L3"

208 & 240 VAC 1-PHASE WIRING CONNECTIONS:

1. CONNECT WIRE #5 & #10 TO "L1"
2. CONNECT WIRE #6 & #11 TO "L2"

RRE48E

208,240 & 480 VAC 3-PHASE WIRING CONNECTIONS:

1. CONNECT WIRE #10 & #11 TO "L1"
2. CONNECT WIRE #8, #9 & #13 TO "L2"
3. CONNECT WIRE #12 TO "L3"

208 & 240 VAC 1-PHASE WIRING CONNECTIONS:

1. CONNECT WIRE #8, #12 & #13 TO "L1"
2. CONNECT WIRE #9, #10 & #11 TO "L2"

STANDARD VOLTAGES-208 VOLTS OR 240 VOLTS 50/60 Hz.-SINGLE OR THREE PHASE 480 VOLTS 50/60 Hz.-THREE PHASE ONLY
MODEL NUMBER	TOTAL CONN. KW	TOTAL KW PER CONN	3 PHASE LOADING KW PER PHASE PER CONN.*			NOMINAL AMPS PER LINE WIRE CONN.
						3 PHASE									1 PHASE
						208 VOLT			240 VOLT			480 VOLT			208	240
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RRE24E	10.8	10.8	5.4	5.4	0.0	22.5	45.0	22.5	19.5	39.0	19.5	9.7	19.5	9.7	51.9	45.0
RRE36E	16.2	16.2	5.4	5.4	5.4	45.0	45.0	45.0	39.0	39.0	39.0	19.5	19.5	19.5	77.9	67.5
RRE48E	21.6	21.6	10.8	5.4	5.4	67.4	67.4	45.0	58.5	58.5	39.0	29.2	29.2	19.5	103.8	90.0

OPERATION

WARNING

The griddle and its parts are hot. Use care when operating, cleaning riddle.

WARNING

Disconnect power supply and follow lockout / tagout procedures and servicing the appliance.

BEFORE FIRST USE

It is recommended that you clean your Vulcan RRE griddle thoroughly with a mild soap and water. Rinse the griddle surface thoroughly with water and wipe dry with a soft clean cloth.

Before turning the unit ON, apply a high temperature cooking oil—about one ounce per square foot of surface. Do not use plain vegetable oil as it is not stabilized for high heat and may cause food stick and result in improperly cooked food. Turn the griddle ON and with a regular wipe cloth; work the oil into the whole griddle surface for two minutes.

After cleaning your griddle with chemicals, you should repeat the seasoning procedure for proper cooking.

CONTROLS

Each thermostat independently controls a 12" wide griddle section. When each thermostat is turned ON, the corresponding red indicator light will illuminate to indicate that the elements are on for that section. When the griddle plate reaches the desired temperature set point, the elements will be turned off for that section and the indicator light will go off. Indicator lights will cycle off and on as the thermostats turn the corresponding heating elements off and on to maintain the set temperatures. At the end of each day, you must turn all thermostat knobs to the OFF position to turn off the unit.

USING THE GRIDDLE

To preheat, set the thermostats for the desired temperatures 20 minutes before cooking.

A uniform and systematic approach to loading the griddle will produce the most consistent product results.

ZONE COOKING

This griddle features two tubular heating elements in each 12" section. Each section is controlled by an independent thermostat. Each 12" section is a separate cooking zone, and allows cooking a wide variety of products over a single griddle plate. The chart below is a suggested usage of zone cooking.

When zone cooking, it is suggested that you start with your lowest temperature setting at either side of the griddle, increasing the zone temperature as you move up the zone line. These zone cooking guidelines will vary depending on product temperatures, size and shape. This guide should be adjusted to suit your product and operational cooking preference.

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ZONE 1(300°F)	ZONE 2(350°F)	ZONE 3(350°F)	ZONE 4(400°F)
PRODUCTSausageEggs (Hard Fried)Eggs (Scrambled)Burger (Well Done)Steak (Well Done)Chicken BreastFrozen FoodsPork Chops	PRODUCTPancakes French Toast Bacon Eggs (Sunny Side Up)Boiled Ham Steak (Medium Well)Fresh Burger (Medium Well)Small Frozen Burger (Medium Well)Omelet Hash Browns Canadian Bacon		PRODUCTSteak (Rare)Stir FryVegetablesSalmonFish CakesLobsterScampi

CLEANING THE GRIDDLE

The griddle and its parts are hot. Use care when operating, cleaning or riddle.

Clean the griddle regularly. A clean griddle always looks better, lasts longer and performs better. To produce evenly cooked, perfectly browned griddle products keep the griddle plate clean and free of carbonized grease. Carbonized grease on the surface hinders the transfer of heat from the griddle surface to the food, resulting in spotty browning and loss of cooking efficiency. Carbonized grease tends to cling to griddle foods, giving them a highly unsatisfactory and unappetizing appearance.

NOTICE Do not use a water-jet to clean the griddle as this can cause damage to internal electrical components.

The Rapid Recovery™ griddle plate is a composite material which is engineered to provide a high heat transfer rate to the food. The top surface is stainless steel and can be scored or dented by careless use of a spatula or scraper. 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.

AFTER EACH USE

Clean the griddle with a griddle scraper during the work shift. Take care not to vigorously strike the back or side splashes with the scraper.

ONCE PER DAY

Thoroughly clean the griddle back splash, sides and front. Turn the griddle off and allow it to cool down between 275°F-300°F, apply some water to the cooking surface and clean it with a griddle scraper. Remove, empty and wash the grease drawer in the same manner as an ordinary cooking utensil.

Wipe the griddle exterior clean with a damp cloth to prevent grease accumulation and dry.

ONCE PER WEEK

Clean the griddle surface thoroughly with water, Scotch-Brite™ Quick Clean Griddle System or Ecolab Grease Express™ High-Temp Grill Cleaner. Be sure the cleaning agent is thoroughly removed by flushing with clear water. After cleaning, reseason the cooking surface according to the instructions in this manual.

If the griddle usage is very high, consider conducting this weekly cleaning procedure more than once per week.

Do not use a brick or griddle stone for cleaning.

Do not use chlorine sanitizer in contact with griddle. Contact can cause discoloration, corrosion and permanent damage.

Do not use cleaning agents including Sodium Hydroxide, which is common in household oven cleaners.

SHUTDOWN OF GRIDDLE

1. Turn all thermostats to the OFF position. This will shut down the griddle completely.

EXTENDED SHUTDOWN

1. Turn all thermostats to the OFF position.

2. Shut off the main electrical supply.

3. Apply a heavy coat of vegetable oil over the griddle plate to inhibit rust.

MAINTENANCE

WARNING The griddle and its parts are hot. Use care when operating, cleaning or servicing the griddle.

WARNING Disconnect power supply and follow lockout / tagout procedures before cleaning and servicing the appliance.

LUBRICATION

There are no parts on this unit that require lubrication.

SERVICE AND PARTS INFORMATION

Contact the Service Contractor in your area to obtain service and parts information. For a complete listing of Service and Parts depots refer to or www.vulcanequipment.com

When calling for service the following information should be available from the appliance serial plate: Model Number, Serial Number and voltage.

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM	POSSIBLE CAUSES
Heat does not come on when the temperature controller is turned on	1. Problem with thermostats. (Call for service)2. Problem with heating elements. (Call for service)3. Main power supply disconnected. (Call for service)
Fat appears to smoke excessively	1. Temperature set too high.2. Moisture in food may be turning into steam
Food sticks to griddle or burned around edges or contains dark specs	1. Temperature set too high.2. Griddle surface requires cleaning and/or seasoning.3. Surface under food not covered with enough cooking oil.
Food under-cooked inside	1. Temperature set too low.2. Food not cooked for long enough time.
Food tastes greasy or has objectionable off-flavor	1. Food itself may have off-flavor.2. Food stored improperly before cooking.3. Too much griddle fat used.4. Temperature set too low.
Noticeable build-up of gum on griddle	1. Temperature set too high.2. Griddle surface needs cleaning and/or seasoning.3. Too much griddle fat used.

ACCESSORY INSTALLATION

WARNING

The griddle and its parts are hot. Use care when operating, cleaning or griddle.

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SIDE VIEW

FRONT VIEW

NOTES

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