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INFERNO GC HARDT Gas-Fired, Self-Cleaning Rotisserie for CA/MX/US Responsive, Reliable Solutions Operation Manual Hardt Equipment Manufacturing Inc. 1400 50 Avenue, Lachine (Montreal) Quebec, Canada, H8T 2V3 Technical Support Tel: (800) 387-6847 (514) 631-7271 Fax: (514) 631-5443 Sales This manual is to be left with the customer for future reference.
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HARDT Responsive, Reliable Solutions 1. Table of Contents 1. Table of Contents ..........................3 2. Before You Begin ..........................4 About This Manual ............................. 4 Equipment Safety ............................... 4 Food Safety ................................ 5 3. Equipment Diagrams ..........................6 Single Unit ................................6 Double Deck Unit ............................... 7 Control Panel Layout ............................
This manual contains information necessary for the operation of the HARDT Equipment Manufacturing (hereafter referred to as Hardt) Inferno GC rotisserie. Retain this manual for future reference. To help the reader in the utilization of this manual, certain information has been highlighted using the following...
SPECIFIC TESTS. ALWAYS MEASURE THE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF A PRODUCT BEFORE ENDING THE COOKING. ACCEPTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES SHOULD NOT BE LOWER THAN THOSE PUBLISHED FOR ESTABLISHED FOOD SAFETY STANDARDS. Consult Hardt if you need help setting up a food safety program. CUS-013-0025-02 Page 5 of 19...
PUSH TO STOP PRESSING AND HOLDING FOR 3 SECS STOPS ALL ACTIONS EXCEPT AUTOCLEAN MANUAL ADVANCE SWITCH (GREEN) ALARM LAMP (RED) BASIC OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS AND HARDT CONTACT INFORMATION READ THIS MANUAL FOR DETAILED OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS Figure 3-3 Page 8 of 18 CUS-013-0025-02...
4.1.1 Starting the Rotisserie 1. With power connected to the rotisserie, turn on the Inferno GC by pulling out the red main ON/OFF switch shown in Figure 3-3. 2. Make sure the main drain valve handle is set to COOK as shown in Figure 4-1.
Refer to the table on page 5 for a list of safe cooking temperatures and times. The procedures described here are basic. Hardt provides extensive cooking and food program support and training. Your organization may have specific instructions that should be followed instead of the ones listed here.
HARDT Responsive, Reliable Solutions Loading & Unloading the Rotisserie CROSS CONTAMINATION OF RAW ONTO COOKED PRODUCT IS VERY DANGEROUS. DO NOT LOAD UNCOOKED PRODUCT INTO ROTISSERIE UNTIL COOKING CYCLE IS COMPLETE AND ALL COOKED PRODUCT IS REMOVED FROM ROTISSERIE. 4.3.1 Loading the Skewers When the rotisserie reaches operating temperature, skewers can be loaded.
HARDT Responsive, Reliable Solutions Controller Functions This section contains information for basic operation and programming of the Inferno GC system. 4.4.1 Buzzers and Alarms (Press STOP once to end a buzzer. Press and hold STOP for 3 seconds to stop any action except an AUTOCLEAN cycle.)
HARDT Responsive, Reliable Solutions 5. Maintenance ENSURE YOU ARE WEARING INSULATED GLOVES AND AN APRON AT ALL TIMES WHEN WORKING WITH THE HOT ROTISSERIE. Allow a period of time for the rotisserie to reach a safe-to-touch temperature, but ensure that the oven is still warm to facilitate easier cleaning.
HARDT Responsive, Reliable Solutions 5.1.3 Cleaning at the End of the Day: AutoClean Operation It is recommended to run the AutoClean cycle at the end of the business day, after all cooking has been completed. Description of the AutoClean Operation The AutoClean cycle consists of a succession of activities that are completely and automatically controlled by the rotisserie.
HARDT Responsive, Reliable Solutions 5.1.4 AutoClean Effectiveness Evaluation It is important to consider the condition of the rotisserie after the AutoClean cycle is finished to verify that the cleaning operations are functioning correctly. The following images illustrate three states of cleanliness and their related interpretation.
Weekly Inspection Thoroughly inspect the venting components supplied with the rotisserie for signs of damage (dents, perforations, etc). Replace with certified Hardt components if required. Ensure that the electrical cord, water and gas lines are free from damage and kinks.
HARDT Responsive, Reliable Solutions 6. Troubleshooting DISCONNECT POWER TO THE ROTISSERIE BEFORE ANY MAINTENANCE, SERVICE OR CLEANING IS PERFORMED. ROTISSERIES EQUIPPED WITH CASTERS ARE SECURED IN PLACE USING A RESTRAINING CABLE LOCATED ON THE RIGHT REAR UNDERSIDE OF THE ROTISSERIE. THIS CABLE MUST BE...
If the rotisserie goes into safety lockout again there is most likely a component failure. Turn the rotisserie off Burner and contact your local authorized Hardt service provider. Figure 6-2 Replacing the Halogen Lamp 1. Turn rotisserie off (push in main ON/OFF switch) and disconnect the power cord from the wall receptacle.