INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL
FOR ELECTRIC TILTING BRAISING PANS
MODELS E30TB & E40TB
VULCAN-HART COMPANY, P.O. BOX 696, LOUISVILLE, KY 40201-0696, TEL. (502) 778-2791
FORM 30879 (8-94)
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Installation, Operation and Care of
ELECTRIC TILTING BRAISING PANS
MODELS E30TB & E40TB
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE
GENERAL
Vulcan-Hart Electric Tilting Braising Pans are installed on a tubular base and are available in two sizes.
Model E30TB has a 30-gallon capacity, and Model E40TB has a 40-gallon capacity. Both models are
available for 208, 240 or 480 volt, single- or three-phase, 60 Hz electrical supply.
The tilting braising pan is a versatile piece of equipment. It allows you to stew, simmer, pan fry, braise,
grill or saute, and all with a very uniform heat pattern.
Standard features include a tilting switch, solid state temperature control, removable strainer,
receiving pan support, and a lid with full width, drop-type handle that can be opened from any position.
Optional accessories include stainless steel pan support, and steam pan insert.
Vulcan-Hart Company suggests that you thoroughly read this entire manual and carefully follow all of
the instructions provided.
Your Vulcan-Hart Electric Tilting Braising Pan is produced with quality workmanship and material.
Proper installation, usage and maintenance of your tilting braising pan will result in many years of
satisfactory performance.
INSTALLATION
UNPACKING
Immediately after unpacking, check for possible shipping damage. If the tilting braising pan is found
to be damaged, save the packaging material and contact the carrier within 15 days of delivery.
Before installing, verify that the electrical service agrees with the specifications on the rating plate
located on the left side panel as you face the front of the braising pan. If the supply and equipment
requirements do not agree, contact your dealer or Vulcan-Hart immediately.
LOCATION
The installation location must allow adequate clearances for servicing and proper operation. A
minimum front clearance of 36" is required.
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INSTALLATION CODES AND STANDARDS
Your Vulcan Electric Tilting Braising Pan must be installed in accordance with:
1. State and local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with:
2. National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA-70 (latest edition).
3. ANSI NFPA Standard #96, "Vapor Removal from Cooking Equipment," (latest edition), available
from the National Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269.
LEVELING AND ANCHORING TILTING BRAISING PAN
1. Place tilting braising pan in the installation position.
2. Place a carpenter's level on top of the braising pan and turn the adjustable feet to level braising pan
side-to-side and front-to-back.
3. Mark hole locations on the floor through the anchoring holes provided in the rear flanged adjustable
feet.
4. Remove tilting braising pan from installation position and drill holes in locations marked on the floor.
(See INSTALLATION DIAGRAM in this manual.) Insert proper anchoring devices (not supplied).
5. Place tilting braising pan back in the installation position.
6. Place carpenter's level on top of braising pan and re-level side-to-side and front-to-back.
7. Bolt and anchor tilting braising pan securely to the floor.
8. Seal bolts and flanged feet with silastic or equivalent compound.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
WARNING: ELECTRICAL AND GROUNDING CONNECTIONS MUST COMPLY WITH THE
APPLICABLE PORTIONS OF THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE AND/OR OTHER LOCAL
CODES.
WARNING: DISCONNECT THE ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY AND PLACE A TAG AT THE
DISCONNECT SWITCH TO INDICATE THAT YOU ARE WORKING ON THE CIRCUIT.
The wiring compartment is located behind the control panel. Remove the wiring compartment cover
and make electrical connections per the wiring diagram located inside the control housing cover panel.
The braising pan must be grounded in accordance with requirements of the National Electrical Code
or applicable local code.
Replace wiring compartment cover.
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ELECTRICAL DATA CHART
MODEL
PH
208V
240V
AMP
380V
KW
415V
KW
480V
KW
KW
AMP
KW
AMP
21.0
22.8
AMP
19.0
20.8
AMP
18.0
18.0
E30TB
E40TB
3
1
3
1
12.0
12.0
15.0
15.0
38.3
62.7
41.7
72.2
12.0
12.0
15.0
15.0
34.0 12.0
55.0
36.1 15.0
62.5
12.0
15.0
12.0
15.0
The above information is compiled in accordance with the National Electrical Code, latest edition.
INSTALLATION DIAGRAM
INCHES/MM
MODEL
E30TB
CAPACITY
30 gallons
114 liters
40 gallons
152 liters
A
B
C
36.0
914
48.0
1219
30.0
762
42.0
1067
68.0
1727
68.0
1727
E40TB
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OPERATION
WARNING: THE TILTING BRAISING PAN AND ITS PARTS ARE HOT. USE CARE WHEN
OPERATING, CLEANING AND SERVICING THE TILTING BRAISING PAN.
BEFORE FIRST USE
Using a non-corrosive, grease-dissolving commercial cleaner, clean the protective metal oils from all
surface parts and the interior of the tilting braising pan. Follow the cleaner manufacturer's directions.
Rinse thoroughly and drain the pan. Wipe dry with a soft clean cloth.
CONTROLS (Fig. 1)
Red Temperature Light
Thermostat
— Will light when heating elements are supplying heat to the tilting
braising pan.
— Turns tilting braising pan ON and maintains set temperature by
controlling power supply. Temperature settings range from 1 to 10.
(See COOKING GUIDELINES in this manual for temperature ranges
for settings 1-10.)
Tilt Switch
— Push UP to raise tilting braising pan; push DOWN to lower tilting
braising pan.
Red Temperature Light
Thermostat
Tilt Switch
OFF
1
10
TEMP
UP
2
9
8
3
4
7
DOWN
5
6
PL-51534
Fig. 1
START-UP PROCEDURE
1. Ensure that the braising pan is in the DOWN position.
2. Turn THERMOSTAT dial to HIGH (#10). The red TEMPERATURE LIGHT will come on.
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3. When braising pan has reached set temperature, the red TEMPERATURE LIGHT will go off and
the heating elements will shut off. The heating elements will cycle on and off thereafter to maintain
set temperature. The red TEMPERATURE LIGHT will be on when the heating elements are on and
off when the heating elements are off.
4. Preheat braising pan and allow it to cycle to equalize heat across the entire surface.
5. Water should boil faster with the lid down.
6. Turn THERMOSTAT to OFF when braising pan is not in use.
DAILY SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE
To turn tilting braising pan off, turn THERMOSTAT dial to OFF.
TILTING THE BRAISING PAN
1. DO NOT try to tilt braising pan with lid down.
2. Make sure the receiving pan is in place.
3. To tilt braising pan, push and hold TILT SWITCH in the UP mode until desired pan position has been
reached. The braising pan will empty when raised to the top tilt position.
When the braising pan is raised 5° or more, the heating elements will be turned off automatically.
The braising pan will not operate once the pan has been tilted.
4. Food is poured through the removable strainer (Fig. 2) into a food receiving pan positioned under
the lip of the pouring spout (Fig. 2).
5. To lower braising pan, push and hold TILT SWITCH in the DOWN mode.
Removable Strainer
Pouring Spout
Receiving
Pan Support
PL-51537
Fig. 2
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CLEANING
WARNING: DISCONNECT ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY BEFORE CLEANING.
After each use, allow the tilting braising pan to cool and clean it. Keep exposed cleanable areas of the
tilting braising pan clean at all times. Do not get water in electrical box or any electrical component.
1. Thoroughly wash pan, pouring spout (see Fig. 2) , lid and exterior surfaces with detergent and warm
water. If necessary, soak pan to remove food that is stuck to pan surface. Rinse thoroughly and
wipe dry with a soft clean cloth.
2. Clean removable strainer and receiving pan support (Fig. 2) with detergent and warm water. Rinse
thoroughly and wipe dry with a soft clean cloth.
COOKING GUIDELINES
The guidelines given below are suggested quantities, temperature settings, and estimated numbers
of orders per load and per hour. When two temperatures are given, the first is to start the product, and
the second to finish the product.
The following temperatures should be used:
Temperature
Thermostat
Setting
(°F)
Simmering
Sauteeing
Searing
Frying
200 Max.
225 – 275
300 – 350
325 – 375
350 – 450
1 – 4
5 – 6
7 – 8
8 – 9
9 – 10
Grilling
BATCHES
PER
HOUR
E30TB
PER LOAD
QTY. PORTIONS
E40TB
PER LOAD
PORTION
SIZE
TEMP.
(°F)
ITEM
QTY.
PORTIONS
BREAKFAST FOODS
Bacon
3 Slices
350
12
2 lb.
10
3 lb.
15
Eggs
–Boiled-Hard
–Boiled-Soft
–Fried
1 egg
1 egg
225
225
5
8
50 eggs
50 eggs
30 eggs
36 eggs
18 gal.
50
50
75 eggs
75 eggs
45 eggs
60 eggs
28 gal.
75
75
1 egg
400
4
30
45
–Poached
–Scrambled
French Toast
Regular Oatmeal
Pancakes
1 egg
11/2 eggs
225
5
36
60
300–200
450
1
720
12
1100
17
3 slices
7
35 slices
50 slices
1
/
2
cup
250
2
20 lb (100 cups) 500
30 ea. 15
40 lb (200 cups) 1000
50 ea. 25
2 each
400
10
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BATCHES
PER
HOUR
E30TB
PER LOAD
QTY. PORTIONS
E40TB
PER LOAD
PORTION
SIZE
TEMP.
(°F)
ITEM
FISH
QTY.
PORTIONS
Clams
1 pt.
2–3 oz.
4 oz.
400
400
400
450
350
450
10
5
10 qts.
20
35
60
60
20
50
15 qts.
30
Fish Cakes
Haddock Fillet
Halibut Steak
Lobster
70 – 3 oz.
60 – 4 oz.
60 – 4 oz.
20 – 1 lb.
50 – 5 oz.
110 – 3 oz.
90 – 4 oz.
90 – 4 oz.
30 – 1 lb.
75 – 5 oz.
55
90
90
30
75
4
5 oz.
3
1 – 1#
5 oz.
4
Swordfish
3
SAUCES, GRAVIES, SOUPS
Brown Gravy
Cream Sauce
Cream Soup
1 oz.
350 – 200
250 – 175
200
2
1
1
1
1
18 gal.
18 gal.
18 gal.
18 gal.
18 gal.
2300
1150
375
35 gal.
35 gal.
35 gal.
35 gal.
35 gal.
4500
2250
725
2 oz.
6 oz.
6 oz.
4 oz.
French Onion Soup
Meat Sauce
225
350
700
350 – 200
575
1100
VEGETABLES
CANNED
3 oz.
400
6
30 lb.
125
45 lb.
200
FRESH
Beans, Wax, Green
Beets
3 oz.
3 oz.
3 oz.
3 oz.
3 oz.
3 oz.
1 Ear
3 oz.
4 oz.
4 oz.
400
400
400
400
400
250
400
400
250
400
3
1
25 lb.
30 lb.
25 lb.
20 lb.
35 lb.
15 lb.
50 ears
40 lb.
6 lb.
125
125
125
80
50 lb.
60 lb.
40 lb.
30 lb.
70 lb.
25 lb.
75 ears
60 lb.
9 lb.
250
300
200
125
300
125
75
Broccoli
3
Cabbage
5
Carrots
2
150
75
Cauliflower
Corn
5
8
50
Potatoes
2
200
25
300
35
Spinach
10
2
Turnips
20 lb.
100
30 lb.
150
FROZEN
Beans, French Green
Lima Beans
Broccoli
3 oz.
3 oz.
3 oz.
3 oz.
3 oz.
3 oz.
3 oz.
3 oz.
3 oz.
400
250
400
250
250
250
250
400
400
6
4
15 lb.
15 lb.
12 lb.
15 lb.
15 lb.
15 lb.
15 lb.
15 lb.
15 lb.
60
60
50
60
50
50
50
75
75
221/2 lb.
221/2 lb.
18 lb.
221/2 lb.
221/2 lb.
221/2 lb.
221/2 lb.
221/2 lb.
221/2 lb.
90
90
8
75
Sliced Carrots
Small Whole Carrots
Corn
6
90
3
90
18
7
90
Small Whole Onions
Peas
90
10
3
110
110
Spinach
DESSERTS, PUDDINGS, SWEET SAUCES
Butterscotch Sauce
Cherry Cobbler
1 oz.
3 oz.
1 oz.
4 oz.
3 oz.
200
200
200
200
250
1
1
1
1
2
18 gal.
18 gal.
18 gal.
18 gal.
18 gal.
2300
750
35 gal.
35 gal.
35 gal.
35 gal.
35 gal.
4500
1500
4500
1100
1500
Chocolate Sauce
Cornstarch Pudding
Fruit Gelatin
2300
575
750
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BATCHES
PER
HOUR
E30TB
PER LOAD
QTY. PORTIONS
E40TB
PER LOAD
PORTION
SIZE
TEMP.
(°F)
ITEM
QTY.
PORTIONS
MEAT – POULTRY
Bacon
3 Slices
350
12
2 lb.
10
3 lb.
15
BEEF
Amer. Chop Suey
Beef Stew
Corned Beef Hash
Cheeseburger
Hamburger
Meatballs
6 oz.
8 oz.
5 oz.
3 oz.
3 oz.
1 oz.
2 oz.
5 oz.
6 oz.
4 oz.
400 – 225
300
2
—
5
18 gal.
18 gal.
16 lb.
7 lb.
350
280
50
35 gal.
35 gal.
25 lb.
700
560
75
400
300
12
15
3
35
10 lb.
50
300
7 lb.
35
10 lb.
50
400 – 225
350 – 200
400
121/2 lb.
120 lb.
16 lb.
15 lb.
25 lb.
65
18 lb.
100
750
75
Pot Roast
500
50
180 lb.
Salisbury Steak
Sirloin Steak
Swiss Steak
CHICKEN
Pan Fried
3
5
1
24 lb.
400
40
221/2 lb.
40 lb.
60
300 – 200
110
160
2 – 1/4's
2 oz.
350
3
50 pieces
16-5 lb.
25
80 pieces
24-5 lb.
40
Whole
350 – 200
200
265
FRANKFURTERS
Grilled
2 oz.
2 oz.
300
250
8
22 lb.
16 lb.
176
128
33 lb.
25 lb.
264
200
Boiled
12
PORK
Ham Steak
Pork Chops
Sausage Links
TURKEY
3 oz.
5 oz.
400
350
350
8
4
7
10 lb.
15 lb.
30 lb.
50
50
15 lb.
25 lb.
45 lb.
75
75
3 links
120
180
Off Carcass
On Carcass
2 oz.
2 oz.
400 – 200
400 – 200
—
—
3 26-30 lb.
4 16-20 lb.
200
175
4 26-30 lb.
6 16-20 lb.
275
265
MISCELLANEOUS
Grilled Cheese Sandwich 1 sand.
400
8
2
1
2
35 sand.
18 gal.
35
300
320
200
50 sand.
35 gal.
50
525
650
300
Macaroni & Cheese
Rice
8 oz.
4 oz.
4 oz.
200
350 – 225
350 – 225
20 lb. raw
8 lb. raw
40 lb. raw
12 lb. raw
Spaghetti
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MAINTENANCE
WARNING: THE TILTING BRAISING PAN AND ITS PARTS ARE HOT. USE CARE WHEN
OPERATING, CLEANING AND SERVICING THE TILTING BRAISING PAN.
WARNING: DISCONNECT ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY AND PLACE A TAG AT THE
DISCONNECT SWITCH TO INDICATE THAT YOU ARE WORKING ON THE CIRCUIT BEFORE
PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE.
ADJUSTMENTS
All tilting braising pans are adjusted at the factory.
At least twice a year, have a Vulcan-Hart authorized service person clean and adjust the tilting braising
pan for maximum performance.
SERVICE AND PARTS INFORMATION
To obtain service and parts information concerning the tilting braising pan, contact the Vulcan-Hart
Service Depot in your area (refer to listing supplied with the braising pan), or Vulcan-Hart Company
Service Department at the address or phone number shown on the front cover of this manual.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSES
1. Thermostat is not turned ON.
2. Blown fuse in main electrical panel.
3. Pan is not in lowest position.
Heating elements do not come on.
4. Problem with the heating elements. Contact
your Vulcan-Hart authorized servicer.
FORM 30879 (8-94)
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
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