IMPORTANT FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Please complete this information and retain this manual for the life of the equipment: Model #: __________________________ Serial #: __________________________ Date Purchased: ___________________ OPERATOR’S MANUAL Electric Counter Convection Steamer R24-3 R24-5 ! WARNING Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause property damage, injury or death.
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, ELECTRIC COUNTER CONVECTION STEAMER, MODELS R24-3, R24-5 IMPORTANT NOTES FOR INSTALLATION AND OPERATION This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death. WARNING: Improper installation, operation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause property damage, injury or death.
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, ELECTRIC COUNTER CONVECTION STEAMER, MODELS R24-3, R24-5 TABLE OF CONTENTS DESCRIPTION PAGE Important Notes For Installation and Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 1.0 Service Connections ....................................................4 2.0 Installation Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 3.0 Testing Procedures 4.0 Operation . . . . .
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, ELECTRIC COUNTER CONVECTION STEAMER, MODELS R24-3, R24-5 1.
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, ELECTRIC COUNTER CONVECTION STEAMER, MODELS SX-3, SX-5 2.0 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL The SX-3 and SX-5 steamers are single compartment electric pressureless steam cookers with an internal electric steam generator that maintains water temperature at approximately 205°F. SX-3 is rated 7.5 kW as standard; 10 kW is optional. SX-5 is rated 12 kW as standard; 15 kW is optional. At high altitude locations a lower temperature is required to achieve atmospheric steaming.
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, ELECTRIC COUNTER CONVECTION STEAMER, MODELS R24-3, R24-5 LEVELLING Using a spirit level or pan of water in the bottom of the steamer, adjust the levelling feet or the feet on the adjustable legs to level the steamer front-to-back and side-to-side. After the drain is connected, check for level by pouring water onto the floor of the compartment. All water should drain through the opening at the back of the compartment cavity. ANCHORING STEAMER (Without Legs) 1.
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, ELECTRIC COUNTER CONVECTION STEAMER, MODELS R24-3, R24-5 PLUMBING CONNECTIONS WARNING: Plumbing connections must comply with applicable sanitary, safety and plumbing codes. Connect the water supply line to the 3/8" NPT (internal thread) copper tube inlet. The 3/8" water line supplies water to both the generator tank and the cooling system where steam is condensed before entering the drain line.
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, ELECTRIC COUNTER CONVECTION STEAMER, MODELS R24-3, R24-5 WATER QUALITY The water supply connected to this steamer should contain no more than 2.0 grains of hardness per gallon with pH from 7.0 to 8.5. This degree of hardness and pH can easily be obtained with the use of a properly maintained water softener. Water supplies vary from one location to another. A local water treatment specialist should be consulted before installing any steam generating equipment.
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, ELECTRIC COUNTER CONVECTION STEAMER, MODELS R24-3, R24-5 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS WARNING: Disconnect electrical power supply and place a tag at the disconnect switch to indicate that you are working on the circuit. Electrical grounding must be provided in accordance with local codes or in the absence of local codes, with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA70, or the Canadian Electrical Code, CSA C22-2, as applicable.
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, ELECTRIC COUNTER CONVECTION STEAMER, MODELS R24-3, R24-5 3.0 TESTING PROCEDURES CAUTION: Live steam and accumulated hot water in the compartment may be released when the door is opened. Once the steamer is installed and all mechanical connections have been made, thoroughly test the steamer before operation. 1. Check that proper water, drain and electrical connections have been made. 2. Turn main power switch ON.
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, ELECTRIC COUNTER CONVECTION STEAMER, MODELS R24-3, R24-5 4.0 OPERATION When set to ON, your steamer has been factory set to maintain the generator standby temperature just below the boiling point, approximately 205 degrees Fahrenheit, in READY mode. CONTROLS Main Power Switch ON Boiler will automatically fill with water and begin heating to standby temperature. OFF The boiler will drain.
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, ELECTRIC COUNTER CONVECTION STEAMER, MODELS R24-3, R24-5 4.0 OPERATION (Continued) COOK After the preheat cycle, the READY light should be ON. Place pans of food in the cooking chamber. Close the door. Set the timer. Steam flows into the compartment and the COOKING light is lit. Opening the door will interrupt cooking; resume by closing the door.
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, ELECTRIC COUNTER CONVECTION STEAMER, MODELS R24-3, R24-5 CONSTANT STEAM FEATURE - OPTIONAL FEATURE A switch has been added to control this feature. It is located below the timer under the heading “COOKING MODE”. OPERATION WITH THIS FEATURE Operation for Timed Cooking This switch must be positioned to the right, towards the heading “TIMED COOKING”.
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, ELECTRIC COUNTER CONVECTION STEAMER, MODELS R24, R-5 STEAM COOKING Your steamer efficiently cooks vegetables or other foods for immediate serving. Steam cooking should be carefully time controlled. Keep hot-food-holding-time to a minimum to produce the most appetizing results. Prepare small batches, cook only enough to start serving, then cook additional amounts to meet demand. Separate frozen foods into smaller pieces to allow more efficient cooking.
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, ELECTRIC COUNTER CONVECTION STEAMER, MODELS R24-3, R24-5 DRAINING THE GENERATOR Drain the steam generator after each day’s use to flush out minerals and minimize scale buildup. The boiler drains automatically for about 4 to 6 minutes after the main power switch is turned off. 5.0 CLEANING WARNING: Disconnect the power supply to the appliance before cleaning or servicing. CAUTION: Do not use cleaning agents that are corrosive.
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, ELECTRIC COUNTER CONVECTION STEAMER, MODELS R24-3, R24-5 5.0 CLEANING (Continued) 7. Keep cooking compartment drain working freely. After cooking grease producing foods, operate steam with compartment empty for 30 minutes at end of the day, or pour ½ gallon of warm soapy water down the drain, followed by ½ gallon of warm clear water. 8. Leave door slightly open when steamer is not in use.
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, ELECTRIC COUNTER CONVECTION STEAMER, MODELS R24-3, R24-5 PRODUCT TIME (Minutes) WEIGHT PER PAN Frozen Casseroles, Lasagna 35 Full Pan Meat Loaf, 3 - 5 pounds each 40 15 lb. 20 - 25 35 - 40 10 lb. 10 lb. Shrimp, Frozen, 10 per pound 5 4 lb. Beans Baked Refried 9 9 10 lb. Can 10 lb. Can Canned Vegetables 6 10 lb.
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, ELECTRIC COUNTER CONVECTION STEAMER, MODELS R24-3, R24-5 PRODUCT TIME (Minutes) WEIGHT PER PAN 40 - 75 6 - 8 lb. 3 80 - 100 Count 10 - 12 5 3 Doz. 5 lb. Beans Green, 2" cut, Frozen/Fresh Lima, Frozen Baby Lima, Frozen 6 8 5 5 lb. 5 lb. 5 lb. Brussel Sprouts, Frozen 6 5 lb. Broccoli Spears, Frozen Spears, Fresh Florets, Frozen 8 6 6 4 lb. 5 lb. 5 lb. Cabbage, Fresh, 1/6 Cut 8 5 lb.
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, ELECTRIC COUNTER CONVECTION STEAMER, MODELS R24-3, R24-5 PRODUCT TIME (Minutes) WEIGHT PER PAN Spinach Chopped, Frozen Defrosted Fresh Cut 17 5 3 6 lb. 6 lb. 2 lb. Squash, Acorn Halves 25 10 Halves Zucchini, Slices 8 10 lb. 6-7 5 lb.
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, ELECTRIC COUNTER CONVECTION STEAMER, MODELS R24-3, R24-5 6.0 MAINTENANCE WARNING: Disconnect the power supply to the appliance before cleaning or servicing. CAUTION: Live steam and accumulated hot water in the compartment may be released when the door is opened. CAUTION: The appliance and its parts are hot. Use care when operating, cleaning and servicing the appliance.
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, ELECTRIC COUNTER CONVECTION STEAMER, MODELS R24-3, R24-5 REMOVAL OF SCALE DEPOSITS (Continued) WARNING: Read and follow instructions on the CLR bottle. Use plastic or rubber gloves to avoid skin contact. If CLR comes in contact with skin, rinse with clean water. 1. Drain steam generator by setting the main power switch to OFF. Set cooking time to “0". 2. Set the main power switch to DELIME. 3. Delime port (A) is located on left side at the rear of the unit.
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, ELECTRIC COUNTER CONVECTION STEAMER, MODELS R24-3, R24-5 7.0 ADJUSTMENT FOR HIGH ALTITUDE LOCATIONS NOTICE: Contact the factory, the factory representative or local service company to perform maintenance and repairs. The steamer has been factory set so that when it is ON and in the READY mode, it will maintain water temperature in the steam generator tank at approximately 205 degrees Fahrenheit (just below water boiling point).
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, ELECTRIC COUNTER CONVECTION STEAMER, MODELS R24-3, R24-5 8.0 TROUBLESHOOTING WATER FLOWS INTO DRAIN DURING SHUTDOWN When steamer is shut down and cold water is running continuously into the open drain, either or both solenoid valves did not close when steamer was turned off. 1. Disassemble solenoid valve(s) and examine for scale or foreign particles lodged in diaphragm or core tube. 2. Clean valve(s) thoroughly and reassemble, or replace valve(s).
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, ELECTRIC COUNTER CONVECTION STEAMER, MODELS R24-3, R24-5 8.0 TROUBLESHOOTING (Continued) HEATER ELEMENTS DO NOT COME ON When the steamer is turned ON and heater elements do not activate, and the READY light does not come on, then the contactors may be burned out.
