6 Pan Capacity

Stainless Steel
Pressureless
Connectionless Steamer
Table Top
Self-Contained
Electric Heated

Vortex100 Connectionless Steamer model VRC-6E

Description
Steamer shall be a Groen model VRC-6E stainless steel
pressureless connectionless steamer with a 9KW atmospheric electric steam reservoir, per Bulletin 142590 as
follows:

Model VRC-6E shown

Construction
Steamer cavity and cabinet shall be all stainless steel
construction with removable right and left side panels
providing access to internal components.
Steamer door is all stainless steel with strong continuous hinge and is field reversible for left or right swing.
Door shall be insulated and provided with a one piece,
replaceable seal. Easy open handle and latch shall
provide positive lock and seal when door is pushed or
slammed shut.
Hidden magnetic door switch cuts power to blower when
door is opened. Pan support racks shall be polished stainless steel and removable for easy cleaning. A removable
stainless steel condensate collection tray is positioned
under cavity door.
Finish
Cabinet exterior including door shall be finished to a No. 3
uniform finish. Cavity interiors are polished stainless steel.
UL Listing
Steamer shall be UL and cUL listed.
Sanitation
Unit shall be NSF listed. Unit to allow operator easy cleaning of water reservoir through cavity door.
Controls
Steamer controls shall include an ON-OFF rocker
switch; electronic timer, with continuous steam setting;
a HOLD light which indicates when cavity is at holding
temperature and an ADD-WATER light to indicate when
water is needed in the reservoir to generate steam.
Performance Features
Steamer cavity shall have a powerful side mounted
blower, which increases steam velocity and provides
efficient steam distribution throughout the cavity and
between loaded pans.
Unit shall come ready to steam in 15 - 20 minutes from
a cold start, and provide warm cavity-instant steam
capacity. Cavity is kept warm and ready for instant steam
between loads.
Water indicator light warns operator of need to add water
to the cavity reservoir. Unit will shut off if no water is
added. Water reservoir can be drained by turning the
drain handle to the open position.
Unit will be a NSF listed holding cabinet capable of holding food above safe temperatures (145F). Unit will be
Energy Star qualified.
Atmospheric Steam Generation

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Unit shall have an electric heated water reservoir to

provide atmospheric steam at the temperature of
approximately 212 F. Water reservoir has electric water
level sensors. When filled to the high level sensor, it has
a capacity of 4 gallons.

Short Form
Unit shall be a Groen Vortex
100 pressureless connectionless steamer Model VRC-6E
with a cavity water reservoir
electric heated for steam generation per Bulletin 142590.
Stainless steel construction
with a powerful blower to circulate steam within the cavity.
Standard operating controls
includes: electronic timer,
constant steam setting, HOLD
mode and add water light
(to know when to add water
into the reservoir to continue
operation.) Door is field reversible, with easy open latch and
hidden magnetic door switch.
The inside cavity water reservoir for steam generation
requires no pressure gauge or
switches. Unit has 9KW power
input. Unit shall come ready to
steam in 15-20 minutes from
a cold start, and provide warm
cavity-instant steam capability. See other side for electric
connections required. Made in
the U.S.A.

Pan Capacity
Pan Size / Type

Number

12 x 20 x 1

12

12 x 20 x 2 1/2

12 x 20 x 4

Installation
Unit requires 208, 240 or 480 volt, three phase electric
service. Unit is shipped with a cord set ready to plug in.
Single phase 208 or 240 volt models are available.
Water Supply Requirements
No water hook up is needed.
Options/Accessories
Stainless steel support stand
Pan racks for support stand
Water fill/drain kit
Single phase models
Water grate
Origin of Manufacture
Steamer shall be designed and manufactured in the
United States.

Applications
Pasta
Rice
Vegetables (Fresh & Frozen)
Seafood (Fresh & Frozen)
Poultry
Potatoes
Eggs
Meats
Reheat Cook-Chill &
Prepared Foods

Groen Vortex100, Page 2

142590F

Revised 08/09

59 1/4"
[1505]

2" [51]

1 1/2"
[38]

21 3/4"
[552]

26 1/8" [664]
WITH CASTERS
(NOT SHOWN)

37 1/4"
[947]

SINGLE STACK
SUPPORT STAND
(OPTIONAL)

29 5/16"
[744]

5" [127]
WITH CASTERS
(NOT SHOWN)

33 11/16"
[856]

45 5/8" [1159]

PAN RACKS
(OPTIONAL)

2" [51]

30 1/8" [766]

14

1 1/2" [38] MIN

2 5/8" [68] MAX
WITH ADJUSTABLE
BULLET FEET

6" [152]

3
1
1

480
208
240

68 11/16" [1745]

21 1/2"
[546]

1 4

30 7/16" [773]
WITH CASTERS
(NOT SHOWN)

25 1/2" [648]

DOUBLE STACK
SUPPORT STAND
(OPTIONAL)

FIVE FOOT CORD WITH NEMA CONNECTOR NOT SHOWN.

5" [127]
WITH CASTERS
(NOT SHOWN)

DIMENSIONS IN BRACKETS [ ] ARE MM.

3
4

MINIMUM CLEARANCE REQUIRED.

38.0

REFER TO ELECTRICAL CHART FOR NEMA TYPE PLUG CONNECTOR.

43.3

11.0

22.0

25.0

AMP MAX

NOTES:

240

KW MAX

PHASE

208

VOLTAGE

L16-30P

15-50P (3PH)

15-50P (3PH)

NEMA
CONNECTOR NO.

1 1/2" [38] MIN

2 5/8" [67] MAX
WITH ADJUSTABLE
BULLET FEET

Model VRC-6E
P/N 142732 REV L

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