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Part No. 

CET-OPM Rev A

 1/01

Operators Manual

 Use and Care Instructions

Electric Models, SteamCraft Ultra 3, 5, 10

Series: 21CET8, 21CET16, 24CEA10

1333 East 179

th

 Street

Cleveland, Ohio 44110

Phone: (216) 481-4900

Fax: (216) 481 3782

Summary of Contents for 21CET16

Page 1: ...ET OPM Rev A 1 01 Operators Manual Use and Care Instructions Electric Models SteamCraft Ultra 3 5 10 Series 21CET8 21CET16 24CEA10 1333 East 179th Street Cleveland Ohio 44110 Phone 216 481 4900 Fax 216 481 3782 ...

Page 2: ...ber _________________________ Serial Number __________________________ Date of Installation _______________________ WARNING Improper installation adjustment alterations services or maintenance can cause property damage injury or death Read the installation operating and maintenance instructions thoroughly before installing or servicing this equipment WARNING Disconnect power before servicing ...

Page 3: ...__ 7 B DOOR INTERLOCK SWITCH Optional ______________________________________ 7 C POWER ON AUTOMATIC FILL ___________________________________________ 7 D INSPECTING THE COOKING COMPARTMENT ________________________________ 8 E PREHEATING THE STEAMER _____________________________________________ 8 F DESCALING REQUIRED LIGHT FEATURE ___________________________________ 8 SECTION 4 COOKING WITH THE STEA...

Page 4: ...apacities _______________________________ 22 C CONVECTION STEAMER SUGGESTED TIMER SETTING GUIDELINES ___________ 23 D STEAMING TIPS LOBSTER CRAB SHRIMP _______________________________ 25 1 Live lobsters and Crabs ________________________________________________ 25 2 Lobster Tail 8 oz ____________________________________________________ 25 3 King Crab Legs __________________________________________...

Page 5: ...ign of a blocked drain If the drain is blocked hot water can accumulate inside the compartment and spill out when the door is opened Make sure the compartment is turned OFF Open the door slightly to allow steam to vent before looking or reaching into cooking compartment Do not reach into the cooking compartment until the steam has cleared Do not reach into steamer or handle hot items without weari...

Page 6: ...llow only Cleveland Range authorized service representatives to service the steamer 9 Use only factory authorized repair parts 10 Maintain written records of steamer maintenance and service Each record should include at least The date of the service or maintenance A description of the service maintenance or repair performed Include part numbers if applicable Copies of purchase order s and invoice ...

Page 7: ...ED MANUAL Operation Switch Main Power ON OFF Switch Descaling Required Switch 4 Adjustable Legs Model 24CEA10 Descaling Ports 2 total not visible Descaling Instructions Compartment Timer TIMED MANUAL Operation Switch Main Power ON OFF Switch Descaling Required Switch 6 Adjustable Legs Model 21CET8 Pictured ...

Page 8: ...dures are slightly different for each mode a Manual Mode The manual mode provides continuous steaming The operator starts and stops steaming operations manually See the Operating and Cooking Procedure Manual mode in Section 4 Part B for more information b Timed Mode The timer provides timed control of steaming starts and stops cooking operations To use the timer simply set the timer to the desired...

Page 9: ...ay shows PAUS once temperature is reached a digital display of the remaining time is displayed When the timer counts down to zero a buzzer will sound to indicate that cooking is complete and the steam generator will shut down The timer will operate similarly when the steamer is being operated in the manual mode including counting down only when the steamer is at cooking temperature except that the...

Page 10: ...In TIMED mode the steaming functions are linked to the timer In MANUAL mode the steaming functions are independent of the timer 4 CLEAR Key This key resets the timer to zero 00 00 after it has been stopped The timer must be zeroed by pressing this key before a new time can be set 5 TIMED MANUAL Switch The TIMED MANUAL switch selects the manual or timed Operating mode Pressing the MANUAL bottom end...

Page 11: ...e steamer for operation without starting steam generation When ready to start steam cooking begin either the Timed or Manual Operating Procedure NOTE The steamer automatically goes into a standby heat mode as soon as power is turned on to the steamer This is either accomplished by a thermostat or a timer which will cycle the heating elements ON and OFF to maintain a standby water temperature of ap...

Page 12: ...in The screen prevents large pieces of food from entering and blocking the drain E PREHEATING THE STEAMER Preheating the steamers can help insure that the best productivity and consistent cooking is obtained To preheat each steamer run a cooking cycle of approximately 15 minutes with no food in the cooking compartments NOTE If using a steamer with a keypad timer set only a 1 minute cooking time fo...

Page 13: ...zer will sound the steam generator stops steaming and steam flow to the cooking compartment gradually stops The cooking cycle is complete For DIAL CONTROL timers the buzzer will stop after 3 seconds For KEYPAD timers press the START STOP key to silence the alarm CAUTION Some foods drip juices Use a solid catch pan under perforated pans when steaming food that will drip juices Failure to use a catc...

Page 14: ... mode 1 Refer to INSPECT THE COOKING COMPARTMENT in Section 3 Part D Inspect and clean the drain and cooking compartment as required 2 In manual mode the operator can bring the compartment to cooking temperature by either preheating or increasing the cooking time If the operator chooses to preheat the cooking compartment manually refer to Section 3 Part E PREHEATING THE STEAMER 3 Slide the pans of...

Page 15: ...upply water quality determines how often blowdown must be performed The higher the feed water total dissolved solids and particulate the more frequently blowdown must be performed A determination should be made at the time of installation whether additional blowdown frequency will be required as part of the daily maintenance based on the water quality analysis done as part of the installation This...

Page 16: ...NING This procedure should be performed at the end of each day or shift 1 Refer to Power OFF Automatic Blowdown and turn off the steamer compartment Allow 3 minutes for the complete blowdown cycle 2 Open the steamer doors and allow steamer to cool 3 Remove the slide racks Wash and rinse racks separately or clean them in a dishwasher according to health requirements Do not remove the drain screen W...

Page 17: ... cloth Rotate the inner door assembly 180 and replace it by sliding the retaining pins into the keyhole slots Either long edge of the gasket assembly can be positioned at the top Periodic rotating of the door assembly will increase the door gasket life Figure 5 1 Inner Door Assembly 6 Replace the cleaned slide racks 7 Wipe the exterior with a damp cloth only NEVER HOSE DOWN THE STEAMER Electrical ...

Page 18: ...s in Section 5 b Clean the Steamer Clean interior and exterior of the steamer according to the shutdown instructions in Section 5 3 Weekly Maintenance Clean Drain This steamer is equipped with a drain screen in the back of each cooking compartment Never operate the steamer without the screens in place The screen prevents large food particles from entering and blocking the drain line Any blockage o...

Page 19: ...s Part No 1061741 THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE FOR USE WITH DISSOLVE DESCALER SOLUTION ONLY Health Hazard Data Effects of Overexposure This product may cause a burning sensation to eyes or skin Emergency and First Aid Procedures In case of eye contact immediately flush eyes with plenty of water If irritation persists seek medical attention In case of skin contact wash with soap and water If inhaled remo...

Page 20: ...r it in slowly so as to avoid overflow 8 When the automatic fill has ended add an additional 1 gallon of water to each port 9 Replace the cap and let the unit stand for 1 hour 10 At the end of 1 hour set the ON OFF switch to the OFF position to blowdown the steamer After the 3 minute drain cycle completes turn the unit back ON After the filling has stopped add 1 gallons of water to each port and t...

Page 21: ...r supply strainer and or filter system Solid particles have partially blocked the drain valve or valve is stuck open Blowdown unit to rinse drain The unit needs to be descaled with a Cleveland Range approved descaler as soon as possible If condition persists see note 1 Power ON and steam generator does not fill Inoperative Solenoids or controls See note 1 Water supply to steamer shut off Open wate...

Page 22: ... See note 2 and 3 Door gasket or door parts worn See note 1 Steamer not level See note 2 Steam and or water draining around compartment door See WARNING under note 7 Condenser inoperative See note 1 Hot water instead of cold water connected to condenser fitting Make proper connections Refer to section on water supply in installation manual See note 3 Water supply to condenser turned OFF Open water...

Page 23: ...1 Reduced steam flow into cooking compartment Voltage too low for unit See note 4 Solid particles have partially blocked the drain valve open Blowdown unit to rinse drain The unit has to be descaled with a Cleveland Range approved descaler as soon as possible If condition persists see note 1 Condenser valve is bad See note 1 Water coming from drain even when not cooking Drain valve is bad See note...

Page 24: ... To evaluate whether a convection steamer is producing normal cooking performance conduct the Egg Test as follows Note This test is not valid for SteamCubs or pressure steamers A properly operating steamer will produce cooked eggs as follows Turn on the steamer so that steam is being produced After steam has begun to enter the compartment preheat the compartment by turning the timer on for ten min...

Page 25: ...can never burn pans will never boil over there is no heavy lifting of water in pots no scouring of containers no waiting for boiling to start Steam cooking is efficient economical and convenient From the Steamer to the steam table it saves money in labor time and of course the quality and consistency remains the same Seafood Steaming seafood is an excellent method of cooking a variety of seafood F...

Page 26: ...pprox 50 3 oz 90ml servings 7 5 lbs 3 4kgs Approx 30 3 oz 90ml servings 5 0 lbs Approx 25 3 oz 90ml servings 2 Reference Charts for Typical Pan Capacities Pan Capacity stated in terms of usable fluid ounces per straight side pan When filled to overflowing estimate a higher figure per pan Width x Length inches 12 x 20 12 x 13 12 x 10 12 x 6 10 x 6 6 x 6 Steam Table Pan Size Full Size 2 3 Size Size ...

Page 27: ...le 10 6 Sliced 7 8 3 Diced 2 Cauliflower Flowerets 4 5 3 4 Whole 10 Celery Dai Cut 1 3 Diced 2 1 Minced 1 Corn yellow whole 2 On cob 6 12 Cobbettes 6 12 Eggplant sliced 1 Mixed Vegetables 3 4 Mushrooms Whole 1 3 Sliced 1 Onions diced sliced 2 3 1 Whole 4 2 Peas green 2 Potatoes whole 8 oz 30 35 Peeled quartered 12 19 Fresh peeled diced 8 10 Potatoes sweet 30 35 Whole Spinach leaf 2 21 Chopped 21 S...

Page 28: ...first steamed to the rare stage then broiled or grilled for 1 1 2 minutes on each side This well done steak shrinks less is more tender and juicy and when served is the same size as the rare steak STEAKS Fresh Sirloin Patties Chopped 8 oz 4 min Ribeye 8 oz 4 min Top butt steak 6 oz 4 min 8 oz 6 min Filet Mignon butterflied 4 oz 3 min 6 oz 3 4 min 8 oz 4 min 10 oz 5 min 16 oz 8 min Chateaubriand St...

Page 29: ...ull meat out Close empty shell and lay meat on top of shell Steam according to Suggested Timer Setting Guide For volume preparation 20 to 25 6 8 oz Lobster tails can be steamed on one 12 x 20 x 1 perforated pan 3 King Crab Legs a Available as cooked and frozen Steam just long enough to heat through b Served either whole or cut into 3 sections c Suggested Timer Settings 4 minutes 12 lb of sectioned...

Page 30: ...ood quality feed water is the responsibility of the Owner User see Water Quality Recommendations below THE USE OF POOR QUALITY FEED WATER WILL VOID EQUIPMENT WARRANTIES Boiler maintenance supplies including boiler hand gaskets are not warranted beyond the first 90 days after the date the equipment is placed into service Preventive maintenance records must be available showing descaling per the app...

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