40723 - Grill plate Vollrath - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL 40723 Vollrath

ThermostaticMedium-DutyGasFlatTopGriddle

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 6" of space.
• Useasoftclothdampenedwithwarm,soapywatertocleanthe controlsandthesidesoftheequipment.

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

• Allowwhotequipmenttocoolbeforecleaningormoving.
• 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 grilling foods in commercial food service operations only. It is not intended for household, industrial, or laboratory use.

Exterior view of a stainless steel electric stove grater with control knobs and mounting feet (no text or symbols visible)

Intertek 5022588

Conforms to ANSI

STD Z83.11-2016

Certified to CSA

STD 1.8-2016

Intertek

Conforms to

NSF/ANSI STD 4

Item/ModelNumberDescription

GGMDT-24Medium-Duty,24

GGMDT-36Medium-Duty,36

CLEARANCEANDENVIRONMENTREQUIREMENTS

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

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INSTALLATION

WARNING

Improperinstallation, adjustment, alteration, serviceor maintenance can cause property damage, injury or death. Read the installation, operating and maintenance instructions thoroughly before installing or servicing this equipment.

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 befreetromanyinternalcontaminates.Itisrecommendedthata sedimenttrapbeinstalledin-linebeforetheregulator.

ApplicableCodesandStandards UnitedStates

Vollrathrecommendsthatallcommercialcookingequipmentbeprovided withaventilationsystemincompliancewithNFPA96:

• Cookingequipmentthatusesorproducesgrease(e.g.fryer,griddle), mustbeprovidedwithhoodsthataresignedtocapturegreaseand providefireprotection.
• EquipmentmustbeinstalledinaccordancewiththerequirementsandapprovaloftheAHJ"AuthorityHavingJurisdiction."

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, CSA B149.1, 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 flowtomeet 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 attest 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 valved 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 a maximum pressure of 14" WC (½ 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

• Conversionfromnaturalgastoliquidpropane(LP)orviceversamust beperformedbyaqualifiedtechnicianorserviceagentperthe InternationalFuelGasCode.
• Refertotheconversionkitinstructionsincludedwiththisequipment.

ManualShut-OffValve

Amanualshutoffvalveshouldbeinstalledinanaccessiblelocationwithin 6ft.(1.8m)oftheequipment.

INSTALLATION(CONTINUED)

TesttheEquipment

CheckforGasLeaks

NOTICE: Matches, candleflame, oranyotherpotentialsourceof ignitionshallnotbeusedforthispurpose.

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

LightthePilotBurners

1. Wait5minutestoallowanygastodissipate.
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.

BEFOREFIRSTUSE

Burn-IntheEquipment

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

SeasontheGriddleSurface

1. While the griddle is warm, rub cooking oil, shortening, beef suet, or the like on the griddles surface with a clean cloth.
2. Heatthegriddletomediumhighandallowittooperatefor approximately30minutes.
3. Rotatethegascontrolknob(s) to low and low the surface to cool.
4. Remove any excess soil and wipe clean.
   Repeat the process; oil, heat for 30 minutes, cool, and wipe clean.

FEATURESANDCONTROLS

Labeled diagram of a portable electric stove with six numbered components (A–F)

AGriddlePlate.Cookingsurface.

BPilotLightAccessHole. Allows access store-light the pilot burner.

CGasControlKnob. Usedtosetoradjustthetemperatureofthe griddlesurface.

DDripTray.Collectsgreaseandoil.Thistraycanberemovedfor cleaning.

EAdjustableFoot. Used to adjust the level of the equipment.

FLeg.Supportstheequipment.

OPERATION

WARNING

Fire, DeathHazard

If you smell gas follow the instructions provided by the gas supplier.

Donottouchanyelectricalswitches;donottrytolightthe burner;donotuseatelephoneincloseproximity.

CAUTION

BurnHazard

Hotliquidsandsteamcanburnskin. Neverpouranyliquid otherthanoiltobeusedforcookingontohotsurfaces.

CAUTION

BurnHazard

Ensure that the cookings surface has cooled down before touching by hand.

1. Verifythedriptrayisinplace.
2. Lightlyoilandwipethesurfacecleantoremoveanycontaminants that may have accumulated or have seeped from the surface and/or perimeters in celastuse and to ensure a cleavage on stick cooking surface.
3. Ignitethemainburner(s) by rotating the gas control knob(s). Adjust to the desired heat level.
4. Preheatthegriddlefor15minutes.
   5.Cookthefood.
5. Emptythedriptrayperiodicallytoensureitdoesnotoverflow.
6. Donotallowoilorgreasetobuilduponthegriddle. Doingsocan leadtocarbonbuild-up, which can adversely affect the performance of the griddle.
7. Allow the griddlet to cool at the end of each cooking cycle.

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.

Tomaintaintheappearanceandincreasetheservicelife,cleanyour equipmentdaily.

NOTICE: Donotcleantheequipmentwithsteelwool.

NOTICE: Donotusecleaningchemicalsorsoapsasthesecanbe absorbedbythesurfaceand/orseepintotheperimeterof thegriddleandaffecttheflavorofthefood.Ifnecessary, useonlycleanwater,oil,and/orafoodgradedegreaser forthecleaningprocess.

NOTICE: Topreventcorrosion, donotallowthegriddlesurfaceto remainunseasonedorwithoutathincoating of cooking oil.

Daily

1. While the griddle is still warm, use a grill brush or grill brick to remove burnt food and grease.
2. Remove, empty, and clean the drip tray.
3. Cleantheexterioroftheequipment.
4. Turnoffthegriddleandallowittocool.
5. Applyathincoatingofcookingoiltopreventcorrosion.

Weekly

1. Perform the daily cleaning process. Donot apply oil to the griddle.
2. Allow the griddlet to cool completely.
3. Thoroughlycleanthegriddleplatewithafood-gradedegreaser.
   4.Seasonthegriddle.SeeSeasontheGriddleSurfaceunderthe BEFOREFIRSTUSEsection.

PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE

WARNING

Fire, Injury, Death Hazard

Contactaqualifiedtechnicianorserviceagentforany adjustments,maintenance,orrepairs.Thisapplianceisnot userserviceable.

Aqualifiedservicecompanyshouldchecktheunitforsafeandefficient operationonanannualbasis.Contactthefactoryrepresentativeorlocal servicecompanytoperformmaintenanceandrepairs.

TROUBLESHOOTING

ProblemMightbeCausedByCourseofAction
Gassmell.Unknowncause.Turnoffthemainsupplyvalve,ventthearea,callaqualifiedserviceagent.
Burnerdoesnotlight.Pilotburnernotlit.Wait5minutestoallowgastodissipate,thenlightthepilotburner.
Cookingsurfacesmokesexcessively.Cookingsurfacenotcleaned.		Allowthecookingsurfacetocooldownandcleanwhilestillwarm,thenseasonthetop.
Cooking surface is too hot.	Insufficient ventilation.	Ensure a minimum of 6" of space is allowed on the back of the equipment.
Unevencookingsurfacetopheating.	Insufficientventilation.Ensureaminimumof6"ofspaceisallowedonthebackoftheequipment.
	Airshutternotproperlyadjusted.	ContactVollrathtechnicalservice.
Burnernotoperatingproperly.	Orificecontaminated.	Contactanauthorizedserviceagenttoservicetheburner.
	Airshutternotproperlyadjusted.	ContactVollrathtechnicalservice.

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.

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.

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Exterior view of a stainless steel electric stove grater with control knobs (no text or symbols visible)

Intertek 5122588

Conforms to ANSI

STD Z83.11-2016

Certified to CSA

STD 1.8-2016

Intertek 5022588

Conforms to

NSF/ANSI STD 4

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

Outperform every day."

www.vollrath.com

The Vollrath Company, L.L.C.

1236 North 18th Street

Exterior view of a stainless steel portable grater with control knobs (no text or symbols visible)

Intertek 5122588

Conforms to ANSI

STD Z83.11-2016

Certified to CSA

STD 1.8-2016

Intertek

Conforms to

NSF/ANSI STD 4

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

Outperform every day:

www.vollrath.com

The Vollrath Company, L.L.C.

1236 North 18th Street