Introduction
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inch deep hotel pans. The Vortex has two cooking modes: timed and
continuous. The timed mode allows operators to set a pre-determined
cooktime of up to 90 minutes. When the cook time has expired, the unit
automatically switches to a hold mode. This hold feature allows the operator
to maintain an idle state of 180°F inside the cooking compartment. In the
continuous cooking mode, steam generation is cycled automatically by
microprocessor controls or by manually shutting the unit on or off.
Appliance specifications are listed in Table 1-1, and the manufacturer’s
literature is in Appendix B. The appliance is pictured in Figure 1-1.
Table 1-1. Appliance Specifications.
Manufacturer Groen,
Inc.
Model
Model VRC-6E Vortex
Generic Appliance
Type
Connectionless, 1-compartment, electric, atmospheric, connec-
tionless steamer.
Rated Input
12.0 kW
Technology Connectionless
steamer with forced-convection.
Construction
Mirror finished stainless-steel walls.
Interior
16 Ga. stainless-steel, mirror finish
Exterior
18 Ga. stainless-steel
Controls
Main ON/OFF buttons. 90 minute mechanical timer with continuous
steam or hold setting. Hold temperature is factory adjustable from
150°F to 190°F.
Compartment Capacity 6 (12" x 20" x 2
1
/
2
") pans, 4 (12" x 20" x 4") pans, or
3 (12" x 20" x 6") pans
Dimensions
23" x 23
1
/
4
" x 30"(w
×
d
×
h)
Figure 1-1.
The Groen Vortex
steamer.