VOLLRATH 59500P Mirage Pro Induction Range Instruction Manual

: August 13, 2024
: VOLLRATH

Table of Contents

VOLLRATH 59500P Mirage Pro Induction Range
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
FUNCTION AND PURPOSE
COOKWARE REQUIREMENTS
FCC STATEMENT
INSTALLATION
FEATURES AND CONTROLS
OPERATION
CLEANING
TROUBLESHOOTING
SERVICE AND REPAIR
WARRANTY STATEMENT
FAQ
CONTACTS
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VOLLRATH 59500P Mirage Pro Induction Range

Thank you for purchasing this Vollrath equipment. Before operating the equipment, read and familiarize yourself with the following operating and safety instructions. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. Save the original box and packaging. Use this packaging to ship the equipment if repairs are needed.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

To ensure safe operation, read the following statements and understand their meaning. This manual contains safety precautions which are explained below. Please read carefully.

WARNING

Warning is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that will or can cause severe personal injury or death.

CAUTION

Caution is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that will or can cause minor or major personal injury if the caution is ignored.

NOTICE

Notice is used to note information that is important but not hazard-related.

To reduce risk of injury or damage to the equipment:

Plug only into grounded electrical outlets that match the voltage on the rating label.
This equipment requires a dedicated circuit.
Do not use extension cords, power strips or surge protectors with this equipment.
Unplug this equipment from the wall outlet when not in use.
Use this equipment only in a flat, level position.
To protect against electrical shock do not immerse the cord or plug in water. Keep the cord away from heated surface. Do not let the cord hang over the edge of table or counter.
As a precaution, persons using a pacemaker should stand back 12″ (30 cm) from an operating unit. Studies have shown that the induction element will not disrupt a pacemaker.
Keep all credit cards, driver licenses and other items with a magnetic strip away from an operating unit. The unit’s magnetic field will damage the information on these strips.
The heating surface is made of a strong, non-porous material. However, should it crack or break, stop using and immediately unplug the unit. Cleaning solutions and spills could penetrate the broken cook-top and create a risk of electrical shock.
Do not operate this equipment with a damaged cord or plug or if it is not functioning properly.
Do not operate unattended. Closely supervise units operating in public areas and/or around children.
Do not place any objects inside the air intake or exhaust panels.
Do not attach any accessory objects to this equipment.

Model Description

Model	Description
59500P

Countertop Induction Range, 1800 watts
59510P| Countertop Induction Range, 1440 watts

FUNCTION AND PURPOSE

This equipment is intended to cook food in commercial food service operations only.
It is not intended for household, industrial or laboratory use. It is intended to be used with induction-ready cookware.

COOKWARE REQUIREMENTS

Compatible

Flat base 4¾” to 10¼” (12.1 to 26 cm) in diameter
Ferrous stainless steel, iron, cast iron

Incompatible

Base is not flat
Base is less than 4¾” (12.1 cm) in diameter
Pottery, glass, aluminum, bronze or copper cookware
Metal disk on bottom of pan

Note

Cookware with inferior construction or material may not perform well.
Cookware with a larger base diameter can be used, however only the area of the cookware above the induction coil will heat.
The more cookware extends past the coil, the more the overall performance will be reduced.

NOTICE: Equipment Damage Hazard

Not intended for use with aluminum pans with a metal disk on the bottom. Under high heat, the metal disk will separate from the pan. These pans may damage your unit and void your warranty.

FCC STATEMENT

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Part 18 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help

To assure continued compliance, any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party Responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

INSTALLATION

Clearance and Environment Requirements

NOTICE: This unit is not designed to be enclosed or built into any area. Sufficient airflow must be allowed around the unit.
Blocking the airflow could cause the unit to overheat.

Rear of the range to any surrounding surface: 4″ (10 cm)
Bottom of the range to any surrounding surface: ¹⁄₂” (2 cm)
Indoor use only.
Do not place the equipment on or near heat-producing equipment.

Installation

NOTICE: This equipment requires a dedicated circuit.
NOTICE: Using a voltage other than the nameplate rated voltage will cause damage to the unit. Incorrect voltage, modification to the power cord or electrical components can damage unit and will void the warranty

Place the induction range/warmer on a flat stable surface.
Plug the power cord into a grounded electrical outlets that match the voltage on the rating label.

FEATURES AND CONTROLS

A On/Off Button. Press to turn on the range.
B Power/Temp Button. Press to toggle between Power and Temperature control, and Fahrenheit and Celsius.
C Timer Button. Press to set the timer.
D Display Panel. Displays the power level, set temperature, or time depending upon the selected mode.
E Timer LED Light. Illuminates when timer function is operating.
F ºC LED Light. Illuminates when the temperature in being displayed in degrees Centigrade.
G ºF LED Light. Illuminates when the temperature in being displayed in degrees Fahrenheit.
H Control Knob. Rotate to set temperature, power level or time.

OPERATION

WARNING: Electrical Shock Hazard

Keep water and other liquids from entering the inside of the equipment. Liquid inside the equipment could cause an electrical shock.

CAUTION: Burn Hazard

Do not touch hot food, liquid or heating surfaces while equipment is heating or operating.

NOTICE

Do not preheat empty cookware. Because of the speed and efficiency of the induction range, cookware can very quickly overheat and be damaged.
Do not drop cooking utensils or other objects onto the cooking surface. The strong, non-porous surface will break. The warranty does not cover this type of abuse.
Do not leave an empty pan on an operating unit.
Do not heat sealed cans or containers, they may explode.

Turn on the Induction Range

Press and release . The display panel will show a power level.
This indicates the unit is heating.

Adjust Power or Temperature

To Switch Between Power and Temperature Modes

Press and release .

To Switch Between Fahrenheit and Celsius

Press and release two times.

To Adjust the Power Level or Temperature

Press and release to select Power or Temperature mode.
Rotate the control knob to increase or decrease the power or temperature.

Cook Food

The display window should remain constant during operation. If the display is flashing or showing an error message, see the Troubleshooting section in this manual.
Removing cookware from the cooking surface for more than ten minutes will cause the unit to automatically turn off. Removing cookware for less than ten minutes will not interrupt operation.

Use the Timer

Press and release . The timer LED will illuminate.
Rotate the control knob to set the timer in full-minute increments.
When the timer cycle is complete, the range will beep three times and then turn off.
To cancel the timer, press . The range will return to power or temperature mode.

Overheat Protection

This induction range is equipped with an over-heat protection feature. If the temperature of the cooking surface becomes too hot, the unit will turn off. The display will flash “F5” or “F6” to indicate the equipment is in “over- heating protection” mode. After the equipment has cooled, press the ON/OFF button. If display does not show “F5” or “F6”, the equipment has cooled and it is ready to resume cooking.

CLEANING

To maintain the appearance and increase the service life, clean your induction range daily.

WARNING: Electrical Shock Hazard

Keep water and other liquids from entering the inside of the equipment. Liquid inside the equipment could cause an electrical shock.

CAUTION: Burn Hazard

Do not touch hot food, liquid or heating surfaces while equipment is heating or operating.

NOTICE: The cooking surface remains hot even when this equipment is turned off.
NOTICE: Do not use abrasive materials, scratching cleansers or scouring pad to clean the equipment. These can damage the finish.

Press and release .
Unplug the cord from the wall outlet.
Allow the equipment to cool.
Wipe the exterior with a clean damp cloth.
Thoroughly wipe off any mild soap or chemical cleaners.
- NOTICE: Residue could corrode the surface of the unit.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem| Might be Caused By| Course of Action
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The unit turned off after 10 minutes.

| There is not a pot/pan on the induction range or the pot/pan is not induction-ready cookware. The induction range turned off.

This is normal.

| ****

Verify the pot/pan is induction ready. See the FUNCTION and PURPOSE Section of this manual.

The unit is on, but not heating.| The cookware may be too small or may not be induction-ready.| Verify the pot/pan is induction ready. See the FUNCTION and PURPOSE of this manual.
The digital display lights are flashing.| The overheat-protection feature may have activated.| Remove cookware. Let cooking surface cool.
The unit suddenly stopped working.| The unit may be too close to an external heat source or the air intake may be restricted.| Relocate the unit away from any external heat source. Clear any obstructions to the air intake.
ADD PAN| A pot/pan has not been detected on the induction range.| Place induction-ready cookware on the heating surface.
BAD PAN, F9| The cookware may be too small or may not be induction-ready.| Verify the pot/pan is induction ready. See the FUNCTION and PURPOSE of this manual.
TOO HOT, F2| The overheat-protection feature may have activated.| Remove cookware. Let cooking surface cool. Clear any obstructions to the air intake.
BAD FLO, F8| The unit may be too close to an external heat source or the air intake may be restricted.| Relocate the unit away from any external heat source. Clear any obstructions to the air intake.
HT SNC, F4| The overheat-protection feature may have activated.| Remove cookware. Let cooking surface cool. Clear any obstructions to the air intake.
HT TH, F5| The overheat-protection feature may have activated.| Remove cookware. Let cooking surface cool. Clear any obstructions to the air intake.
HOT| No defect. Indicates the cooking surface is hot after a heating cycle has completed.| Restart with pan on surface. Allow time for the cooking surface to cool.

SERVICE AND REPAIR

Serviceable parts are available on Vollrath.com.

To avoid serious injury or damage, never attempt to repair the unit or replace a damaged power cord yourself. Do not send units directly to
The Vollrath Company LLC. Please contact Vollrath Technical Services for instructions.
When contacting Vollrath Technical Services, please be ready with the item number, model number (if applicable), serial number, and proof of purchase showing the date the unit was purchased.

WARRANTY STATEMENT

WARRANTY STATEMENT FOR THE VOLLRATH CO. L.L.C.

This warranty does not apply to products purchased for personal, family or household use, and The Vollrath Company LLC does not offer a written warranty to purchasers for such uses.
The Vollrath Company LLC warrants the products it manufactures or distributes against defects in materials and workmanship as specifically described in our full warranty statement. In all cases, the warranty runs from the date of the end user’s original purchase date found on the receipt.
Any damages from improper use, abuse, modification or damage resulting from improper packaging during return shipment for warranty repair will not be covered under warranty.

For complete warranty information, product registration and new product announcement, visit www.vollrath.com.

FAQ

Q: Can I use aluminum pans with a metal disk on the bottom with this equipment?
- A: No, it is not recommended as the metal disk can separate under high heat, potentially damaging the unit and voiding the warranty.