2.1 Controls
Operator controls are on the front right of the unit.
The VRC-3E and VRC-6E control panels have the following
touch pads and indicator lights:
• The ON/OFF rocker switch gets the Vortex ready for use,
or shuts it off.
• The HOLD indicator light shows that the cavity is at holding
temperature.
• The TIMED indicator light stays on when the timer is running.
• The low water float probe signals the ADD WATER indicator
light
to illuminate when it’s time to add water.
• The open and closed position of the drain valve allows the
unit to be filled with water or drained.
• The READY indicator light indicates the unit has
• Hour meter records cumulative hours of operation.
• Temperature gauge indicates internal temperature of cavity.
achieved the ready temperature.
The push button operations:
1. In the HOLD mode the steam generator stays at a low boil
or “holding” temperature. Factory set at 160°F.
2. When the TIMED button is pushed set, the TIMED light will illuminate
and can be set by turning the knob. The unit steams until the timer
counts down to zero and goes into hold. At that time the HOLD light
illuminates and a beeper sounds.
3. When the MANUAL button is pushed, the unit steams continuously.
The green MANUAL light will stay illuminated.
4. CANCEL button should be pushed to stop beeping.
OPERATION
PART NUMBER 145702, REV. B (7/06)
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TIME display
TIMER knob
MANUAL button
and indicator
TIMED button
and indicator
HOLD button
and indicator
CANCEL button
and indicator
FAULT display
ON/OFF
rocker switch
Temperature
gauge
Hour meter
READY indicator
ADD WATER indicator