40794C - Grill plate Vollrath - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Countertop sandwich press / Grill plate
Brand	Vollrath
Model	40794C
Usage	Commercial food service operations only
Temperature range	49°C to 288°C (120°F to 550°F)
Temperature adjustment	Thermostat with rotary dial (off in position 0)
Heat indicator	Indicator light: on while heating, off when temperature is reached
Drip tray	Removable to collect grease, oil and liquid
Handle	Allows raising/lowering the top plate
Cooking surface type	Uncoated steel plates (standard model)
Power supply	Grounded plug; rated voltage per nameplate
Material	Steel (plates), plastic (handle, knob)
Cleaning	Damp cloth; do not use steel wool or spray liquid
Safety	Unplug before cleaning; do not immerse; do not use with damaged cord
Initial seasoning	Apply oil, heat to 400°F (204°C) for 10-15 minutes, repeat
Replacement parts	Available at Vollrath.com
Warranty	Manufacturer's warranty against defects in materials and workmanship
Manufacturer	Vollrath Company LLC, Sheboygan, Wisconsin, USA
Technical service	[e-mail]

Frequently Asked Questions - 40794C Vollrath

How to season the grill plates?

Apply a thin layer of cooking oil to the cold plates, then heat to 400°F (204°C) for 10 to 15 minutes. Allow to cool, wipe off excess oil. Repeat at least once.

What is the temperature range of this appliance?

From 49°C to 288°C (120°F to 550°F).

How to clean the appliance?

Unplug, allow to cool. Wipe grease from tray. Clean plates with a damp cloth and soapy water, rinse and wipe. Do not use steel wool.

What if the heat indicator light does not turn on?

Check that the appliance is plugged in and that the outlet provides the correct voltage. If the problem persists, replace the indicator or contact technical service.

Can I use this appliance at home?

No, this appliance is designed exclusively for commercial food service use.

How to adjust the height of the top plate?

Use the handle to lower or raise the top plate. The height can be adjusted based on the thickness of the food.

Is there an automatic shut-off?

No, the appliance does not have an automatic shut-off. It must be turned off manually by turning the thermostat to 0.

Where can I buy replacement parts?

Replacement parts are available on the Vollrath.com website.

What is the warranty period?

The warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship from the date of purchase. For full details, visit www.vollrath.com.

What if the plates do not heat up?

Check the power supply (correct voltage). If the problem persists, the heating element may be defective and must be replaced by a professional.

USER MANUAL 40794C Vollrath

Cayenne® CastIronPaniniStyleSandwichPresses

ThankyouforpurchasingthisVollrathequipment.Beforeoperatingthe equipment,readandfamiliarizeyourselfwiththefollowingoperating andsafetyinstructions.SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONSFORFUTURE REFERENCE.Savetheoriginalboxandpackaging.Usethispackaging toshiptheequipmentifrepairsareneeded.

SAFETYPRECAUTIONS

Toensuresafeoperation,readthefollowingstatementsandunderstand theirmeaning.Thismanualcontainssafetyprecautionswhichare explainedbelow.Pleasereadcarefully.

WARNING

Warningisusedtoindicatethepresenceofahazardthatwillorcan causeseverepersonalinjuryordeath.

CAUTION

Cautionisusedtoindicatethepresenceofahazardthatwillorcan causeminorormajorpersonalinjuryifthecautionisignored.

NOTICE: Notice is used to note information that is important but not hazard-related.

Two identical stainless steel grating machines with open doors, one showing black grating and the other a flat grater (no text or symbols visible)

Toreduceriskofinjuryordamagetotheequipment:

These precautions should be followed at all times. Failure to follow these precautions could result in injury to yourself and others.

• Useonlygroundedelectricaloutletsmatchingthenameplaterated voltage.
• Have equipment installed by a qualified personal in accordance with local codes and ordinances.
  •Thisunitmustonlybeusedinaflat,levelposition.
• Donotuseanextensioncordwiththisunit.
• Unplugtheunit,turnoffandletitcoolbeforecleaningormoving.
• Donotspraycontrolsoroutsideoftheunitwithliquidsorcleaning agents.
• Donotcleantheunitwithsteelwool.
• Keeptheunitandpowercordawayfromopenflames,electric burnersorexcessiveheat.
  •Donotoperatetheunitunattended.
• Donotoperatetheunitinpublicareasand/oraroundchildren.
  •Theunitmaybehot,eventhoughthepilotlightisnoton.
• Donotoperateiftheunithasbeendamagedorismalfunctioningin anyway.

ItemNo.	Model	DescriptionVoltageWatts	AmpsHzPlug
40794TSI7001		SandwichPress, PaniniStyle, CastIron(Single)	120180015	60		NEMA 5-15P
40794-C	TSI7001					NEMA 5-20P
40795TSI8002		SandwichPress, PaniniStyle, CastIron(Double)	208-240	2700-3600	13-15	60
40795-C	TSI8002					NEMA 6-15P
						NEMA 6-20P

FUNCTIONANDPURPOSE

Thisunitisintendedtobeusedforcontactgrillingfoodsincommercial foodserviceoperationsonly.Itisnotintendedforhousehold,industrial orlaboratoryuse.

Before using this equipment must be cleaned and dried thoroughly. Clean all surfaces before use. Failure to cleans surfaces before using the unit could cause food contamination.

Thissandwichpressisamedium-dutyappliancecapableofawide varietyofapplications. Thetemperatureisthermostaticallycontrolled. Thetemperaturerangeisbetween120°F(49°C)and550°F(288°C). ThethermostatisalsotheON/OFFswitch.Anindicatorlampadjacentto thethermostatdialindicateswhentheelementsareheating.

UNPACKINGTHEEQUIPMENTANDINITIALSETUP

1. Remove all packing material and tape, as well as any protective plastic from the unit.
2. Cleananyglueresidueleftoverfromtheplasticortape.
3. Washthegrillplatestoremoveanymachineoilfromthe manufacturingprocess.SeeCleaningprocedureinthismanual.
4. Plugtheunitintoaproperlygroundedelectricalsupplymatchingthe nameplaterating.Damagetotheunitcanoccurifincorrectpoweris supplied.
   5.Seasonthegrillplates. Useaclean,lint-freeclothtowipecookingoilontothegrillplatesor coattheplateswithcookingoilspray.Setthetemperatureto400°F. Aftertheequipmenthasreachedtemperature,allowtheplatesto seasonfor10-15minutes.Smokemayappearduringthisprocess. Thisisnormal.Allowtheplatestocoolcompletely.Wipeoffthe excessoilusingaclean,lint-freecloth.Repeattheprocessatleast onemoretime.

FEATURESANDCONTROLS

A B C F E D

AHandle. Used to control the up and down movement of the top grill plate.

BTopGrillPlate.Containsaheatingelementandheatsfood.

CBottomGrillPlate.Containsaheatingelementandheatsfood.

DThermostatControlDialUsedtosetoradjustthetemperature of the cooking plate. Thenumbersonthedialcorrespond with the grill platetemperature. The "0" positionisoff.

EPilotLight. Thislightindicatestheelementisheating. Oncethe settemperaturehasbeenreachedthelightwillgoout. Unitwill continuetomaintainheatandtemperaturewiththelightcycling. Thisisnotapowerindicatorlight.

FDripTray.Acontainerthatcollectsgrease,oilandliquidfrom thebottomgrillplate.Thisisremovablefordrainingand cleaning.

OPERATION

WARNING

ElectricalShockHazard

Keepwaterandotherliquidsfromenteringtheinsideofthe equipment. Liquidinsidetheequipmentcouldcausean electricalshock.

Donotspraytheunitorcontrolswithwaterorcleaningproducts. Liquidcouldcontacttheelectricalcomponentsandcauseashort circuitoranelectricalshock.Donotuseunitifpowercordisdamaged orhasbeenmodified

CAUTION

BurnHazard

Donottouchhotfood, liquidorheatingsurfaceswhile equipmentisheatingoroperating.

Hotsurfacesandfoodcanburnskin.Allowthehotsurfacestocool beforehand.Donotdroporspillwaterintothecookingsurfaceas itcansprayorsplatter.

1. Preheatunittodesiredtemperature.
2. Centerthefoodproductontothebottomgrillplate.
3. Usethehandletolowerthetopgrillplatetothedesiredheight.
4. Heatforthedesiredlengthoftime.
5. Raisethehandleandremovethefoodproduct.
6. Attheendofeachcookingcyclewipedownthecookingplates. Neverallowexcessfat,oil,orgreasetobuildupasthiswillresultin build-upofcarbonontheplates.

CLEANING

WARNING

ElectricalShockHazard

Keepwaterandotherliquidsfromenteringtheinsideofthe equipment. Liquidinsidetheequipmentcouldcausean electricalshock.

Donotspraytheunitorcontrolswithwaterorcleaningproducts. Liquidcouldcontacttheelectricalcomponentsandcauseashort circuitoranelectricalshock.Donotuseunitifpowercordisdamaged orhasbeenmodified

CAUTION

BurnHazard

Donottouchhotfood, liquidorheatingsurfaceswhile equipmentisheatingoroperating.

Hotsurfacesandfoodcanburnskin.Allowthehotsurfacestocool beforehand.Donotdroporspillwaterintothecookingsurfaceas itcansprayorsplatter.

NOTICE: Donotcleantheunitwithsteelwool.

Tomaintaintheappearanceandincreasetheservicelife,cleanyourunit daily.

1. Allow the unit to cool completely before cleaning.
2. Unplugtheunit.
   3.Donotimmersethecord,plugorunitinwateroranyotherliquid.
3. Wipegreaseoroilintothedriptray.
4. Useadampclothorspongedippedinsoapywatertocleantheunit andplates. Includedbrushescanbeusedtoremoveburntfood. Rinsethoroughly.
   6.Drythoroughly.
5. Empty and clean the drip tray.

TROUBLESHOOTING

ProblemMightbeCausedByCourseof	Action
Pilotlightdoesnotcomeonwhen thetemperaturecontrolisturnedup.	Unitisnotpluggedin.Plugunitin.
	Pilotlightmalfunction.Replacepilotlight.
Grillplatesdonotgethot.	Lowornovoltagefrompowersource (walloutlet).	Verifycorrectvoltageisbeingprovidedtounit.Ifnot,have qualifiedpersonnelcorrectpowerproblem.
	Heatingelementisfaulty.Replaceheatingelement.

SERVICEANDREPAIR

ServiceablepartsareavailableonVollrath.com.

To avoid serious injury or damage, never attempt to repair the unit or replace a damaged power cord yourself. Do not send units directly to TheVollrathCompanyLLC.PleasecontactVollrathTechnicalServicesforinstructions.

When contacting Vollrath Technical Services, please be ready with the item number, model number (if applicable), serial number, and proof of purchaseshowingthedatetheunitwaspurchased.

WARRANTYSTATEMENTFORTHEVOLLRATHCO.L.L.C.

This warranty does not apply to products purchased for personal, family or household use, and The Vollrath Company LLC does not offer a written warranty top purchasers for such uses.

The Vollrath Company LLC warrants the products it manufactures or distributes against defects in materials and workmanship as specifically described in our full warranty statement. In all cases, the warranty runs from the date of the end user's original purchase date found on the receipt. Any damages from improper use, abuse, modification or damage resulting from improper packaging during return shipment for warranty repair will not be recovered under warranty.

Forcompletewarrantyinformation,productregistrationandnewproductannouncement,visitwww.vollrath.com.

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The VollrathCompany, L.L.C.

1236North18thStreet

Sheboygan, WI53081-3201U.S.A.

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Exterior view of a stainless steel grating with open lid and heat exchanger (no text or symbols visible)

Exterior view of a stainless steel grating with open lid and side grates (no text or symbols visible)

ArticleModeleDescriptionVWattsAmpsFichePlug
40794	TSI7001	Presseàsandwich, plaquecrantée,fonte	1201	800	15	60	NEMA 5-15P
40794-CT	SI7001						NEMA 5-20P
40795	TSI8002	Presseàsandwich, plaquecrantée,fonte	208-240	2700-3600	13-15	60	NEMA 6-15P
40795-CT	SI8002						NEMA 6-20P

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