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Vulcan-Hart GPC12 manual

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    GPC SERIES GAS P AST A COOKERS MODELS GPC12 ML-126881 GPC12S ML-126883 VULCAN-HART DIVISION OF ITW FOOD EQUIPMENT GROUP, LLC F-31173 Rev. A (02-04) INST ALLA TION & OPERA TION MANUAL For additional information on Vulcan-Hart or to locate an authorized parts and service provider in your area, visit our website at www.vulcanhart.com P.O. BOX 696,[...]

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    – 2 – IMPORT ANT FOR YOUR SAFETY THIS MANUAL HAS BEEN PREPARED FOR PERSONNEL QUALIFIED TO INSTALL GAS EQUIPMENT, WHO SHOULD PERFORM THE INITIAL FIELD START-UP AND ADJUSTMENTS OF THE EQUIPMENT COVERED BY THIS MANUAL. POST IN A PROMINENT LOCATION THE INSTRUCTIONS TO BE FOLLOWED IN THE EVENT THE SMELL OF GAS IS DETECTED. THIS INFORMATION CAN BE OB[...]

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    – 3 – T ABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Unpacking . . . . . . . . . [...]

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    – 4 – Installation, Operation and Care of MODEL GPC SERIES GAS PASTA COOKER KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE GENERAL Your Vulcan Gas Pasta Cooker is produced with quality workmanship and material. Proper installation, usage and maintenance of your pasta cooker will result in many years of satisfactory performance. It is suggested that you[...]

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    – 5 – Accessories Field Installable Casters Round Angel Hair Pasta Baskets (set of 6) Bulk Single Cook Basket Bulk Single Angel Hair Pasta Basket Retherm Basket S/S Vat Cover/Tray (Cooker/Chill Tank Combo Only) Portion Cups (set of 12) Spray Assembly (Cooker/Chill Tank Combo Only) Retherm Basket with cups INSTALLATION Before installing, verify [...]

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    – 6 – INSTALLATION CODES AND STANDARDS Your Vulcan-Hart gas pasta cooker must be installed in accordance with: In the United States of America: 1. State and local codes. 2. National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI-Z223.1 (latest edition), available from the American Gas Association, Inc., 1515 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA 22209. 3. National Electrical Code [...]

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    – 7 – Casters 1. Position the pasta cooker in an open space near the final installation area. 2. Tilt pasta cooker on its side. Be careful not to scratch the finish. 3. Thread casters into mounting holes provided on the bottom of the pasta cooker by screwing in a clockwise rotation until tightened. 4. Carefully raise pasta cooker to its normal [...]

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    – 8 – GAS CONNECTIONS CAUTION: Gas supply connections and any pipe joint compound used must be resistant to the action of propane gases. Codes require that a gas shutoff valve be installed in the gas line ahead of the pasta cooker. Connect gas supply to the pasta cooker. The gas inlet is located at the rear of the pasta cooker on the lower righ[...]

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    – 9 – FLUE CONNECTIONS The pasta cooker must be located under a hood which has an adequate connection to an exhaust duct. The hood must extend 6" (152.4 mm) beyond the sides of the pasta cooker. Adequate ventilation must be provided and must comply with NFPA Standard #96 (latest edition), and with local codes. Clearance above the pasta coo[...]

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    – 10 – PL-41 145 WATER QUALITY The water supply connected to this pasta cooker should contain no more than 2.0 grains of hardness per gallon with pH from 6.5 to 8.0. This degree of hardness and pH can easily be obtained with the use of a properly maintained water softener. Water supplies vary from one location to another. A local water treatmen[...]

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    – 11 – OPERA TION WARNING: HOT WATER AND PARTS CAN CAUSE BURNS. USE CARE WHEN OPERATING, CLEANING AND SERVICING THE PASTA COOKER. WARNING: SPILLING HOT/BOILING WATER CAN CAUSE SEVERE BURNS. DO NOT MOVE PASTA COOKER WITHOUT DRAINING ALL WATER FROM THE TANK. CAUTION: This pasta cooker is designed exclusively for use with water. NEVER add oil with[...]

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    – 12 – THERMOSTAT — Controls temperature of water in tank. Temperature at "simmer" setting i s approximately 190°F (88°C); burners will cycle on and off. At "boil" setting, temperature is 212°F (100°C); the burners will remain on 100% of the time. POWER SWITCH — Turns electric power to the pasta cooker on or off. •[...]

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    – 13 – Fig. 10 USING THE PASTA COOKER The tank warranty may be voided by improper operation. Turn the power switch OFF when draining or filling the pasta cooker. CAUTION: Before turning the pasta cooker on, the tank must be filled with water. If this is not done, the tank walls can be damaged. Warpage can cause leaks. Turning the Pasta Cooker O[...]

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    – 14 – 2. Connect the power cord to an appropriate grounded receptacle. 3. Turn the gas valve (located inside the cabinet door - see Fig. 9) to the ON position. 4. Push the power switch to the ON position. A "snapping" noise will be heard. This is the igniter lighting the pilot. • If the pilot fails to light within 90 seconds, the i[...]

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    – 15 – Cooking Do not overfill basket. Recommended capacities are: Model Pounds of Spaghetti* GPC12 / GPC12S 7 (3 kg) *Amounts of different pasta, such as rigatoni, tortellini, or shells, may vary. 1. Fill tank with hot water to correct level. 2. Turn thermostat to "BOIL." 3. Bring water to full rolling boil. With Basketlift: 1. Turn [...]

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    – 16 – Fig. 12 PL-41473-1 SWIVEL HEAD F AUCET HOT COLD COOKER COOKER CONTROLS COOKER FILL V ALVE (HOT) RINSE ST ATION FILL V ALVE (COLD) RINSE ST ATION Without Basketlift: 1. Carefully lower basket into water. 2. Stir product often using a long utensil and protective mitt. 3. Remove basket when cooking is completed. 4. Hang basket on rear baske[...]

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    – 17 – HIGH LIMIT DEVICE If the water level goes below the thermostat and high limit location (Fig. 13), the high limit will turn the pasta cooker off and extinguish the pilot. DO NOT relight the pilot until the tank has been refilled with water. OVERFLOW/SKIM PORT An overflow/skim port is provided at the front of the tank (Fig. 13) and a fill [...]

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    – 18 – Fig. 15 The fill port spray nozzle allows the operator to see the tank filling with water. The fill port spray nozzle also forces the foam and starch debris over to the skim hole where the operator can skim off starches and any unwanted debris while the tank is filling with fresh water. To start filling the cooker tank, turn the left (ho[...]

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    – 19 – 3. Make sure drains (tank and overflow/skim) are unobstructed. Dried cooked pasta can clog drains. 4. Clean-out Brush • The clean-out brush is used to clean the space at the rear section of the battery between the cooker and the rinse station. a . Insert the brush into the opening and run brush up and down along the opening to remove a[...]

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    – 20 – F-31173 Rev. A (02-04) PRINTED IN U.S.A. MAINTENANCE WARNING: HOT WATER AND PARTS CAN CAUSE BURNS. USE CARE WHEN OPERATING, CLEANING AND SERVICING THE PASTA COOKER. WARNING: SPILLING HOT/BOILING WATER CAN CAUSE SEVERE BURNS. DO NOT MOVE PASTA COOKER WITHOUT DRAINING ALL WATER FROM THE TANK. LUBRICATION Motors used on basketlift are perma[...]