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PRE-VENT™ AUTOMATIC COMPARTMENT CONTROLS — VHL2 & VHL3 STEAMERS (Fig. 11)
This section covers operation of VHL2 & VHL Steamers built before May, 2003.
Door Latch
• Holds the door closed.
Door Screw Handle (Not Shown)
• Seals the door gasket against the cabinet.
Steam Control Handle
• Push out and down to open the steam valve.
• Push up and back to turn the steam valve off.
Cooking Time Control
• Sets the desired cooking time (0 to 60 minutes).
• Pre-Vent delays starting the timer until the
compartment reaches 180°F (
82°C).
Compartment Switch
• Press top of switch to start the timer.
• At the end of the cooking cycle, press the bottom
of the switch to silence the buzzer.
Temperature Sensor (Inside Compartment)
•
Starts the timer when the cooking compartment
temperature reaches 180°F(82°C).
Refer to
Steam Cooking with Vulcan Kettles and
Steamers
(packed with your steamer) for suggested
cooking times. Also refer to the Suggested Cooking
Guidelines on pages 33 – 35. Size, weight, pan loading
and product quality will affect cooking times and should
be adjusted to your own requirements.
PL-41445-1
STEAM CONTROL HANDLE
COMPARTMENT SWITCH
COOKING
TIME
CONTROL
DOOR LA
TCH
Fig. 11
WARNING: THE STEAMER AND ITS PARTS ARE HOT. USE CARE WHEN OPERATING,
CLEANING OR SERVICING THE STEAMER.
WARNING: THE COOKING COMPARTMENTS CONTAIN LIVE STEAM. STAY CLEAR WHILE
OPENING EACH DOOR.