Features And Controls; Before First Use - Vollrath Cayenne FTG9012 Manual Del Operador

INSTALLATION (CONTINUED)
Test the Equipment
Check for Gas Leaks
NOTICE: Matches, candle flame, or any other potential source of
ignition shall not be used for this purpose.
1. Rotate the gas control knobs for the main burner(s) to the OFF
position.
2. Remove the gas control knob(s).
3. Use a flathead screwdriver to remove the screws on the front panel.
Remove the front panel to access the pilot burner control valve(s).
4. Locate the pilot burner control valves for each pilot light and turn it
OFF by turning the small forward-facing screw clockwise until tight.
5. Connect the equipment to the gas supply.
6. Apply soapy water to each connection.
7. Turn ON the main supply valve.
8. Look for bubbles at the connections.
9. Adjust the connections as needed.
Light the Pilot Burners
1. Wait 5 minutes to allow any gas to dissipate.
2. To light the pilot burners, hold a flame source over the desired pilot
burner while slowly turning its control valve screw
counterclockwise, adjusting the flame to the desired intensity.
Repeat for all pilot burners.
Test the Main Burners
After lighting all of the pilot burners, ensure that each main burner
functions correctly.

FEATURES AND CONTROLS

A
B
C D
A Griddle Plate. Cooking surface.
B Leg. Supports the equipment.
C Adjustable Foot. Used to adjust the level of the equipment.
D Drip Tray. Collects grease and oil. This tray can be removed for
cleaning.
E Pilot Light Access Hole. Allows access to the pilot light.
F Gas Control Knob. Used to adjust the temperature of the grilling
surface.
G Knob Guard. Helps protect the control knob from damage
(Heavy-Duty only).
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BEFORE FIRST USE

Burn In the Equipment
1. Rotate the gas control knob(s) to the maximum setting.
2. Allow griddle to heat and burn-in for approximately 30-minutes.
NOTICE: You may notice smoking during this initial burn-in;
this is normal.
Season the Griddle Surface
1. While the griddle is warm, rub cooking oil, shortening, beef suet, or
the like on the griddle surface with a clean cloth.
2. Heat the griddle to medium high and allow it to operate for
approximately 30 minutes.
3. Rotate the gas control knob(s) to low and allow the surface to cool.
4. Remove any excess oil and wipe clean.
5. Repeat the process; oil, heat for 30 minutes, cool, and wipe clean.
OPERATION
WARNING
Fire, Death Hazard
If you smell gas follow the instructions provided by the gas
supplier.
Do not touch any electrical switches; do not try to light the
burner; do not use a telephone within close proximity.
CAUTION
Burn Hazard
Hot liquids and steam can burn skin. Never pour any liquid
other than oil to be used for cooking onto hot surfaces.
CAUTION
Burn Hazard
Ensure that the cooking surface has cooled down before
touching by hand.
1. Verify that the drip tray is in place.
2. Lightly oil and wipe the surface clean to remove any contaminants
that may have accumulated or have seeped from the surface and/or
perimeter since last use and to ensure a clean non-stick cooking
surface.
3. Ignite the main burner(s) by rotating the gas control knob(s). Adjust
to the desired heat level.
4. Preheat the griddle for 15 minutes.
5. Cook the food.
6. Empty the drip tray periodically to ensure that it does not overflow.
7. Do not allow oil or grease to build up on the griddle. Doing so can
lead to carbon build-up, which can adversely affect the performance
of the griddle.
8. Allow the griddle to cool at the end of each cooking cycle.
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