CBGHD-36 - Grill plate Vollrath - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL CBGHD-36 Vollrath

Medium-DutyandHeavy-DutyGasCharbroilers

ThankyouforpurchasingthisVollrathequipment.Beforeoperatingthe equipment,readandfamiliarizeyourselfwiththefollowingoperating andsafetyinstructions.SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONSFORFUTURE REFERENCE.Savetheoriginalboxandpackaging.Usethepackagingto shiptheequipmentifrepairsareneeded.

SAFETYPRECAUTIONS

Toensuresafeoperation, read the following statements and understand their meaning. This manual contains safety precautions which are explained below. Pleaseread carefully.

WARNING

Warningisusedtoindicatethepresenceofahazardthatwillorcan causeseverepersonalinjuryordeath.

CAUTION

Cautionisusedtoindicatethepresenceofahazardthatwillorcan causeminorormajorpersonalinjuryifthecautionisignored.

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

Toreduceriskofinjuryordamagetotheequipment:

• Cleantheequipmentpertheinstructionsinthismanual.
• Donotstoreorusegasolineorotherflammablevaporsorliquidsin thevicinityofthisoranyotherequipment.
• Keeptheequipmentareafreeandclearofcombustibles.
• Donotobstructtheflowofcombustionandventilationair. The back of the equipment must have a minimum of space.
• Useasoftclothdampenedwithwarm,soapywatertocleanthe controlsandthesidesoftheequipment.

NOTICE: Donotcleanthegriddleplatesurface with soapywater. Soapywater will corrode the griddles surface.

• Allowwhotequipmentcoolbeforecleaningormoving.
• Useequipmentonaflat, levelpositiononly.
  •Donotoperateunattended.

WARNING

Fire, Injury, DeathHazard Correct precautions, procedures, and regulations for usage must be followed. Operation and safety training is necessary for all users of this equipment.

FUNCTIONANDPURPOSE

This equipment is intended to be used for charter broiling food and commercial food service operations only. It is not intended for household, industrial, or laboratory use.

Exterior view of a stainless steel grater with heat sink and side-mounted buttons (no text or symbols visible)

MediumDuty

Exterior view of a modern stainless steel electric grill with heat sinks and control knobs (no text or symbols visible)

HeavyDuty

Conforms to ANSI STD Z83.11-2016 Certified to CSA STD 1.8-2016

Conforms to NSF/ANSI STD 4

Item/ModelNumberDescription

CBGMD-12Medium-Duty,Radiant,12"

CBGMD-24Medium-Duty,Radiant,24"

CBGMD-36Medium-Duty,Radiant,36"

CBGMD-48Medium-Duty,Radiant,48"

CBGMD-60Medium-Duty,Radiant,60"

CBGHD-18Heavy-Duty,Radiant,18"

CBGHD-24Heavy-Duty,Radiant,24"

CBGHD-36Heavy-Duty,Radiant,36"

CBGHD-48Heavy-Duty,Radiant,48"

CBGHD-60Heavy-Duty,Radiant,60"

CBGHD-72Heavy-Duty,Radiant,72"

CLEARANCEANDENVIRONMENTREQUIREMENTS

• Mustbeinstalledadjacenttonon-combustiblesurfacesonly, witha minimumspacingof6"onthebackoftheequipment.
• Adequateclearancemustbemaintainedtoallowforproper ventilationandservicing.4"legsmustbeinstalledtoallowairflow.

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INSTALLATION

WARNING

Improperinstallation,adjustment,alteration,serviceor maintenancecancausepropertydamage,injuryordeath. Readtheinstallation,operatingandmaintenanceinstructionsthoroughlybeforeinstallingorservicingthisequipment.

WARNING

Fire, Injury, Death Hazard This equipment must be installed by a qualified installer in accordance with all federal, state, and local codes. Failure to install this equipment properly can result in injury or death.

WARNING

FireHazard Donotinstallorusewithout4"legs.Useofthisequipment withoutlegscancausetheappliancetooverheatandcause afire.

CAUTION

Anyloosedirtormetalparticlesthatareallowedtoenterthegas linesonthisappliancewilldamagethevalveandaffectits operation. Wheninstallingthisappliance,allpipeandfittingsmust befreefromanyinternalcontaminates.Itsrecommendedthata sedimenttrapbeinstalledin-linebeforetheregulator.

ApplicableCodesandStandards

UnitedStates

Vollrathrecommendsthatallcommercialcookingequipmentbeprovided withaventilationsystemincompliancewithNFPA96:

• Cookingequipmentthatusesorproducesgrease(e.g.fryer,griddle), mustbeprovidedwithhoodsthataresignedtocapturegreaseand providefireprotection.
• Equipment must be installed in accordance with the requirements and approval of the AHJ "Authority Having Jurisdiction."

NOTICE: Postinstructionstobefollowedintheeventtheusersmells gas. Consultyourlocalgassupplierfortheseinstructionsand posttheminaprominentlocation.

NOTICE: The installation of this equipment must conform with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, International Fuel Gas Code, ANSIZ223.1/NFPA54, or the Natural Gas and Propanel Installation Code, CSAB149.1, as applicable.

InstallandLeveltheLegs

Ensure the equipment is level in all directions. Begin by tightening each leg securely. Then, as needed at each corner, rotate the adjustable foot.

GasPiping

• Gaspiping must be sized to ensure sufficient pressure and flow to meet the full-rated gas input of the equipment.
• Connectiontoanexistingsystemrequiresthattheexistingsystemhave capacityequaltoorgreaterthanthefull-ratedgasinputofthe equipment.
• Jointcompound(pipedope)shouldbeusedsparinglyandonlyonthe malethreadsofthepipejoints.Suchcompoundsmustberesistantto theactionofliquidpropane(LP)gases.

PressureRegulator

NOTICE: All commercial cooking equipment must have a pressure regulator on the incomingserviceline for safe and efficient operation.

NOTICE: Priortoconnectingtheregulator, checktheincomingline pressure. Theregulatorcanonlywithstandamaximum pressure of 12 PSI (14 ^ WC). If the line pressure is beyond this limit, astep-downregulatorbeforetheregulatorprovidedwill berequired.

NOTICE: The appliance and its individual shutoff valvemust be disconnected from the gassupply pipingsystem during any pressure testing of that system test pressures in excess of 1/2 psi (3.5 kPa).

NOTICE: The appliance must be isolated from the gassupply piping system by closing its individual manual shutoff valve during any pressure testing of the gassupply piping system at least pressure equal to less than 1/2 psi (3.5 kPa)

• Thearrowforgedintothebottomoftheregulatorbodyshowsthegas flowdirection,andshouldpointdownstreamtotheequipment.
• Theregulatorprovidedwiththisequipmentisconfiguredforusewith naturalgas.FollowingtheinstructionsintheLPConversionKit,itcan bereconfiguredforusewithLPgas.
• The equipment comes fitted with a ^3/4 "N.P.T. male adapter for connection to the pressureregulator.
• Check the pressure of the incoming gas line. Theregulator can withstand maximum pressure of 14^(1/2 PSI) . If the line pressure is beyond this limit, a step-down regulator will be required.

RegulatorConnection

Technical diagram of a mechanical assembly with labeled components A through F

ATogassupplywiththeinstallationofB,C,andDinavertical orientationasshowntoprovidefordebriscapture.

BTeeESuppliedRegulator

CNipple(anylength)FVent

DCap

OrificeSizing

NOTICE: Refertothe International Fuel Gas Code for proper orifice sizing.

•Installerisresponsibleforcorrectorificesizing.
•Theorificesizeismarkedontheorifice/spud.
•Equipmentismanufacturedfor1035BTUpercubicfootheatvalueof naturalgas.

GasConversion

• Conversion from natural gas to liquid propane (LP) or vice versa must be performed by a qualified technician or service agent per the International Fuel Gas Code.
• Refertotheconversionkitinstructionsincludedwiththisequipment.

ManualShut-OffValve

Amanualshutoffvalveshouldbeinstalledinanaccessiblelocation within6ft.(1.8m)oftheequipment.

TesttheEquipment

CheckforGasLeaks

NOTICE: Matches, candle flame, or any other potential source of ignitions shall not be used for this purpose.

1. Rotatethegascontrolknobsforthemainburner(s)totheOFF position.
2. Removethegascontrolknob(s).
3. Usea5/16"nutdrivertoremovethe4screwssecuringthefront panel. Removethefrontpaneltoaccessthepilotburnercontrol valve(s).
4. Locatethepilotburnercontrolvalvesforeachpilotlightandturn themOFFbyturningthesmallforward-facingscrewclockwiseuntiltight.
5. Connect the equipment to the gassupply.
6. Applysoapywatertoeachconnection.
7. TurnONthemainsupplyvalve.
8. Lookforbubblesattheconnections.
9. Tightentheconnectionsasneeded.

LightthePilotBurners

1. Wait5 minutestoallowanygastodissipate.
2. Tolightthepilotburners, holdaflamesourceoverthedesiredpilot burnerwhileslowlyturningitscontrolvalvescrew counterclockwise, adjustingtheflametothedesiredintensity. Repeatforallpilotburners.

TesttheMainBurners

Afterlightingallofthepilotburners,ensurethateachmainburner functionscorrectly.

Afterthelightingthepilots, themainburnerscanbeignitedbypushing andturningthecontrolknobfromthe "off" positiontothedesired setting. Visuallycheckthatthepilotlightignitesthemainburner.

Themainburnerscanbeextinguishedbyturningthecontrolknobback tothe"off"position. Thepilotlightscanbeextinguishedbyshuttingoff thegassupplyattheshut-offvalveinstalledonthegasline.

A B D C F E

AGrillGrates.Anglecanbeadjusted.

BGasControlKnob. Used to adjust the temperature of the grilling surface.

CDripTray.Collectsgreaseandoil.Thistraycanberemovedfor cleaning.Itisrecommendedtohaveathinlayerofwaterinthe driptraytoreduceflare-upsandsmoking,whilestillallowing plentyofvolumefordrippings.

DPilotLightAccessHole.Allowsaccesstothepilotlight.

EAdjustableFoot. Used to adjust the level of the equipment.

FLeg.Supportstheequipment.

BEFOREFIRSTUSE

SetupForLavaRockorRadiantHeat

Diagram of a food processing machine with labeled components A, B, C, and D showing tray, grating, and plastic sheet.

ALavaRock. Helpstodeliverevenheatingacrosstheentire surface, and also servetocollectdrippingsandtoprovidesome smokeflavoringtothefood. Should bereplaced when they are nolongerporous.

BWaffleGrate(s).Usedwiththelavarocksetup.

CLavaRockCover(s).Usedwiththelavarocksetup. NOTICE:Usedforheavydutymodelsonlytoreplaceheavy dutyradiants.

NOTICE: Lavarockkitscanbepurchasedseparatelyasan accessory.

DRadiantCover(s). Usedaloneintheradiantsetuptoprotectthe burner(s) and to help distribute the heat from the burner(s). NOTICE: Can be left in place formed medium duty models.

ConverttoRadiantHeatConverttoLavaRock

1. Removethelavarockandsave forfuturereuse.
2. Removethewafflegrate(s) and saveforfuturereuseifstill sufficientlyporous; otherwise, discard.
3. Removethelavarockcover(s) and save for future reuse.

4. Placetheradiantcover(s) over theburnertube(s).

5. Removetheradiantcover(s) and saveforfuturereuse.

6. Placethelavarockcover(s) over theburnertube(s).
7. Setthewafflegrate(s) into place.
8. Setthelavarockontothewaffle grate(s) and spread out evenly.

Burn-IntheEquipment

1. Rotatethegascontrolknob(s)tothemaximumsetting.
2. Allow char broilerto heat and burn-infor approximately 30 minutes.
   NOTICE: You may not notice smoking during this initial burn-in; this is normal.
3. RotatethegascontrolknobstoOFF.

SeasoningGrillGrates

1. Allow the charbroilertocoolorheattoawarming temperature of approximately 200°F.
2. Rubcookingoil, shortening, beefsuet, orthelikeonthecharbroiler grateswithacleancloth.
3. Heatthecharbroilertomediumhighandallowittooperatefor approximately 30 minutes.
4. Adjust the burner dial(s) to the lowest setting and allow the charbroilertocoolandstabilize atalowheat.
5. Remove any excess soil and wipe clean.
   6.Repeatheprocess;oil,heatfor30minutes,cool,andwipeclean.

OPERATION

WARNING

Fire, Death Hazard If yousmellgasfollowtheinstructionsprovidedbythegas supplier. Donottouchanyelectricalswitches;donottrytolightthe burner;donotuseatelephoneincloseproximity.

CAUTION

BurnHazard Hotsurfacesandfoodcanburnskin.Allowthehotsurfacesto coolbeforehandling.Donotdroporspillwaterontothe cookingsurfaceasitcansprayorsplatter.

TIP:Setthegrillgratesatanangle.Thiswillenableliquidstorundown thegratesandintothedriptray,whichwillreduceflare-ups.

1. Verifythedriptrayisinplace.Addwatertothedriptray.Water vaporrisingfromthedriptrayandthroughthecombustionchamber willhelptoreduceflare-ups.
2. Lightyoilandwipethegratescleantoremoveanycontaminants that may have accumulatedorhaveseepedfromthegrilland/or perimetersincelastuseandtoensureacleannon-stickcooking surface.
3. Rotatethegascontrolknobstoignitethemainburner(s).Adjustthe knob(s)tothedesiredheatlevel.
   4.Preheatthegrillgratesfor15minutes.
   5.Cookthefood
4. Emptythedriptrayperiodicallytoensureitdoesnotoverflow. Checkthedriptrayfrequentlyandaddwaterasnecessary.
5. Donotallowoilgreasetobuilduponthegrillgrates. Wipedown thegrillgratestopreventcarbonbuild-up, which could affect the performance of the grill.

AdjustingthePilotLight

Fromtimetotimethepilotlightintensitymayneedtobeadjustedto properlyignitethemainburners.

1. With the pilot light ignited, use a flat head screw driver to turn the exposed slotted brass screw. Turn the screw clockwisetodecrease intensity and counter-clockwisetoincrease intensity.
2. Determinetheproperintensitytoignitetheburnerflames. Burners shouldignitefrompilotinunder4seconds.

CLEANING

CAUTION

BurnHazard

Hotsurfacesandfoodcanburnskin.Allowthehotsurfacesto coolbeforehandling.Donotdroporspillwaterontothe cookingsurfaceasitcansprayorsplatter.

Topreventflare-upsandtomaintaintheappearanceandincreasethe servicelife,cleanyourequirementdaily.

NOTICE: Donotcleantheequipmentwithsteelwool.

NOTICE: Donotusecleaningchemicalsorsoapsasthesecanbe absorbed by the cookingsurface and affect the flavor of the food. If necessary, use only clean water, oil, and/or a food graded greaser for the cleaning process.

NOTICE: Topreventcorrosion, donotallowthegrate(s) to remain unseasonedor without a thin coating of cooking oil.

Daily

1. While the grates are hot (approximately 300^ F), use a grill brush or grill brick to scrub them clean.
2. Inspectthegratesanddetermineiftheyneedtobere-seasoned. If theygratesdonotneedseasoning,applyathincoatofcookingoilto thegratestopreventcorrosion.
3. Allow the char broilertocool.
4. Remove, empty, and cleanthedriptray.
   5.Cleantheexterioroftheunit.

WeeklyOrMoreOftenifNeeded

RadiantBars

1. Removetheradiantbars.
2. Inspectforwear.lfbarsareworn, orderreplacements.

NOTICE: Donotoperatethecharbroiler with worn radiant bars. This will reduce performance of the charbroiler and may cause flare-ups.

1. Washtheradiantbarsinasolutionofwarm,soapywater.

2. Thoroughlydrytheradiantbars.

3. Placetheradiantbarsinthecharbroiler.

LavaRock

1. Flipoverthelavarocks. This will enable any greasethath as accumulated on the top of the rock to burn off.
2. Inspect the waffle grate for wear. If the grate is worn, order a replacement.
   NOTICE: Donotoperatethecharbroilerwithaworngrate. This will reduce the performance of the charbroiler and may cause flare-ups.
3. Inspecttherocksforwear. Vollrathrecommendsreplacingtherocks whenthesurfaceisnolongerporous. Eventually, ashand contaminantswillplugtheholesandthelavarockwillnolonger capturethedrippingsandconvertthemtosmoke. Instead, the drippingswillrunoffandriskaflare-up.

PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE

WARNING

Fire, Injury, Death Hazard

Contactaqualifiedtechnicianorserviceagentforany adjustments, maintenance, or repairs. This appliance is not userserviceable.

Aqualifiedservicecompanyshouldchecktheunitforsafeandefficient operationonanannualbasis.Contactthefactoryrepresentativeorlocal servicecompanytoperformmaintenanceandrepairs.

TROUBLESHOOTING

ProblemMightbeCausedByCourseofAction
Gassmell.Unknowncause.		Turnoffthemainsupplyvalve,ventthearea, callaqualifiedserviceagent.
Burnerdoesnotlight.Pilotburnernotlit.		Wait5minutestoallowgastodissipate,then lightthepilotburner.
Cookingsurfacesmokesexcessively.Cookingsurfacenotcleaned.		Allowthecookingsurfacetocooldownand cleanwhilestillwarm,thenseasonthetop.
Cookingsurfaceistoohot.Insufficientventilation.		Ensureaminimumof6"ofspaceisallowedon thebackoftheequipment.
Unevencookingsurfacetopheating.	Insufficientventilation.	Ensureaminimumof6"ofspaceisallowedon thebackoftheequipment.
	Airshutternotproperlyadjusted.ContactVollrathtechnicalservice.
Burnernotoperatingproperly.	Orificecontaminated.	Contactanauthorizedserviceagenttoservice theburner.
	Airshutternotproperlyadjusted.ContactVollrathtechnicalservice.

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SERVICEANDREPAIR

Serviceablepartsareavailableonwww.vollrath.com.

To avoid serious injury or damage, never attempt to repair the unit yourself. Either contact a qualified service agent for the repair or contact Vollrath Technical Services for instructions. The appropriate phonenumber is listed at the bottom of the page.

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 L.L.C. does not offer a written warranty top purchasers for such uses.

The Vollrath Company L.L.C. 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.

MainTel:800.624.2051or920.457.4851

MainFax:800.752.5620or920.459.6573

CustomerService:800.628.0830

CanadaCustomerService:800.695.8560

TechnicalServices

[e-mail]

InductionProducts:800.825.6036

CountertopWarmingProducts:800.354.1970

AllOtherProducts:800.628.0832

Exterior view of a stainless steel grater with a meshed top and side-mounted control panel (no text or symbols visible)

Service moyen

Exterior view of a modern stainless steel grater with heat sinks and side-mounted fans (no text or symbols visible)

Service sévère

Conforms to ANSI STD Z83.11-2016 Certified to CSA STD 1.8-2016

Conforms to NSF/ANSI STD 4

Technical diagram of a mechanical assembly with labeled components A through F

Diagram of a food processing machine with labeled components A, B, C, and D showing tray, grid, and rod layout.

Outperform every day:-

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The Vollrath Company, L.L.C.

1236 North 18th Street

Sheboygan. WI 53081-3201 U.S.A.

Main Tel: [phone] or 920.457.4851

Main Fax: [phone] or 920.459.6573

Customer Service: 800.628.0830

Canada Customer Service: 800.695.8560

Technical Services

[e-mail]

Induction Products: 800.825.6036

Countertop Warming Products: 800.354.1970

All Other Products: 800.628.0832

Exterior view of a modern stainless steel grill with heat sink and side-mounted grating (no text or symbols visible)

Servicio mediano

Exterior view of a stainless steel grater with heat exchanger and side-mounted fans (no text or symbols visible)

Servicio pesado

Conforms to ANSI STD Z83.11-2016 Certified to CSA STD 1.8-2016

Conforms to NSF/ANSI STD 4

Technical diagram of a mechanical assembly with labeled components A through F

Diagram of a food processing machine with labeled components A, B, C, and D showing tray, grating, and wooden structure.

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The Vollrath Company, L.L.C.

1236 North 18th Street