Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual PRESSURE STEAMERS SERIES: PGM, PEM, PSM, PDM, PDL-2/3 260APC-A
Operator’s Manual P/N-260APC-A Table of Contents INSTALLATION 3 Correct Installation 3 Water Quality 3 Drain Line Connection 4 Installation Safety 4 Installation Instructions 5 Installation checks 5 Gauge Pressure Reading with No Steam Flow* (Static Pressure) 7 OPERATION 7 Controls and Controls Panels 7 Steam Generator Controls 7 Start-up and Preheat 8 Cooking Operations 8 Startup and Preheat 9 Cooking Operation 9 Boiler Shutdown 9 Care and Cleaning 9 MAINTENANCE Preventa
Operator’s Manual P/N-260APC-A Installation CORRECT INSTALLATION You have purchased the finest Steam Cooking Equipment made. The following information we know will increase the productivity and life span of the equipment. Every product needs proper installation and with a steamer it is critical. The following is some important information you should check on before and during installation of the equipment. Water The quality of water you put into the steam generator is important.
Operator’s Manual INSTALLATION SAFETY WARNING Qualified installation personnel, working to all applicable local and national codes must accomplish installation of this equipment. Improper installation of this product could cause or damage. Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable Vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. The flooring that will be directly under the boiler must also be made of a noncombustible material.
Operator’s Manual Install a sediment trap (drip leg) in the gas supply line, and then connect gas supply piping to the boiler gas valve piping. GAS-FIRED EQUIPMENT IS DESIGNED FOR INSTALLATION ONLY IN NONCOMBUSJJBLE LOCATIONS. THIS INCLUDES THE FLOOR-INC THAT WILL BE DIRECTLY UNDER THE EQUIPMENT Location, plumbing size, and pressure data are shown on the specification sheet.
Operator’s Manual 8. On all steamcoil units, the incoming steam pressure must be 35-50 psi. Less than 35 will not effectively operate the unit. Pressure in excess of 50 psi must be reduced (with a pressure-reducing valve) to 35-50 psi. 9. Check that the drain lines meet installation requirements specified in installation paragraph 4 WARNING INJURY TP PERSONNEL AND EQUIPMENT DAMAGE may result from an improper installation. 10.
Operator’s Manual OPERATION Operation of the Cleveland Range Convection Steamer is very easy. Each operator should read and understand the following procedures to effectively start, operate, and shut down the steamer each day. The owner(s) and operator(s) of this equipment should be aware that live steam could cause serious injuries, pay particular attention to the WARNINGS in this text. These instructions are to be retained by the owner(s)) and operator(s) for future reference.
Operator’s Manual the steam valve handle in slowly. all the way. This shuts off the steam supply and also depressurizes and drains the compartment, which takes about 2 minutes. Note: The automatic timer shuts an The steam automatically; the mechanical timer does not Neither timer depressurizes and drains the compartment WARNING WAIT AT LEAST TWO MINUTES FOR THE COMPARTMENT (S) TO DEPRESSURIZE AND DRAIN BEFORE OPENING THE COMPARTMENT DOOR. 6. To open the compartment door.
Operator’s Manual P/N-260APC-A Rinse water should drain freely through the compartment drain openings. If it does not, the drain must be cleaned before using the steamer. 4. To prolong door gasket life, always compartment door ajar when not in use. leave 5. Exterior Care: Allow steamer to cool before washing. Use the same cleaners and cleaning procedures as for other kitchen surfaces of stainless steel and aluminum. Mild soapy water, with a dear water rinse, is recommended.
Operator’s Manual Descaling is the most important maintenance you can perform on a steam cooker, and is required by the Cleveland Range warranty. The Descaling Pump System circulates DISSOLVE descaling liquid through the boiler of the steamer. Recirculating the descaling liquid provides a faster and more thorough cleaning process than the conventional soaking process.
Operator’s Manual P/N-260APC-A NOTE: Only service technicians authorized by Cleveland Range should perform the descaling procedure. Read and be familiar with the procedure before starting. Follow the procedure exactly as given. DISSOLVE Descaling Liquid Use only Cleveland Range DISSOLVE descaling product. Five gallons of descaling liquid will be needed during this procedure. Avoid unnecessary contact with the descaling product; read and follow safety precautions on the container label.
Operator’s Manual P/N-260APC-A Detail Procedure- Using the Descaling Pump System A. Equipment Setup 1. Turn the Steamer OFF; the boiler will drain automatically 2. Open the door at the base of the unit 3. Remove the hand-hole plate and gasket. Discard old gasket. 4. Inspect the boiler for scale build up. 5. Remove any loose scale within reach that is around the hand-hole plate. 6. Install Hand-Hole plate with the descaler ports. And a new gasket. 7.
Operator’s Manual P/N-260APC-A A. Flushing 1. After the boiler has drained completely, it must be flushed with water. 2. Turn the Steamer back ON; it will begin to filling. 3. Remove the Pump from the pail. Remove the Drain Hose from the pail. 4. Empty the spent descaling solution, refill it with fresh water and put the pump back in. 5. Do Not put the Drain Hose back in the pail; instead, route it to a floor drain. 6. While the boiler is refilling, observe the water level in the sight glass. 7.
Operator’s Manual P/N-260APC-A Troubleshooting OPERATORS TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE This troubleshooting guide includes a list of symptoms that may be encountered during the operation and maintenance. The first column on the left (problem) describes these symptoms. The second column lists possible causes for the problem listed in column one. The third column lists remedies for the problems and causes columns one and two.
Operator’s Manual PROBLEM P/N-260APC-A POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY/REFERENCE Steamer not level See note #2. Hot Water to con denser See note #2. Steam generator scale buildup. Descale steam generator with approved Descaler Steam nozzle scale buildup. See note #1. Steam solenoids scale buildup See note #1. Electric models only Voltage too low for unit. See note #4. Electric models only Faulty heating element or controls. See note #1. Operating in manual mode.
Operator’s Manual P/N-260APC-A PRESSURE STEAMER Cooking Guidelines INTRODUCTION Steam cooking is an excellent way to prepare countless foods. With large or small quantities you will find steam cooking to be efficient, economical, fast and convenient. roods can never burn - pans will never boil over - there is no heavy lifting of water pots - no scouring of containers - no waiting for boiling to start.
Operator’s Manual P/N-260APC-A Under this heading comes a host of dishes not otherwise classified. Cereals, eggs, noodles, spaghetti, rice, macaroni, and dumplings, with variations of each, are just a few. Cooked. frozen convenience foods such as beef stroganoff, pot roast and noodles, chicken fricassee and rice, stuffed cabbage rolls, need only be brought up to serving temperature and then transferred from the pack directly onto the serving plate.
