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Chapter 3, SteamCraft 10 Service Manual
Models 24-CGA-10, 24-CGP-10, 24-CEA-10, 24-CEP-10
Follow this procedure when cooking with the SteamCraft 10 in manual mode.
1. Refer to
Inspect the Cooking Compartment on page 47. 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 page 48, Preheat the Cooking
Compartments.
3. If the unit has not been turned on, press the top end of the ON/OFF Switch. 4.
Close the steamer door. Select the manual mode by pressing the MANUAL
(bottom) end of the TIMED/MANUAL rocker switch. The steaming cycle
starts as soon as the switch is pressed.
• The steam generator begins heating the water to steam.
• Steam fills the cooking compartment and begins cooking the food.
5. If the timer is used to manually monitor how long the compartment is at cooking
temperature, clear, set, and start the timer.
a. Press and hold the CLEAR key to zero the timer display.
b. Set the cooking time using the number keys. For example, set the timer to 10
minutes and 30 seconds by pressing the 1 0 3 0 number keys in sequence. For
more details and examples refer to step 5 of the Timed Mode Operating
Procedure.
c. Press the START/STOP key to start the timer count down. When the
timer reaches zero, a buzzer sounds continuously.
d. Press the START/STOP key to silence the buzzer. Remember, in manual
mode, the timer does not control the steaming functions.
6. To stop manual mode steaming, press the TIMED (top) end of the
TIMED/MANUAL rocker switch. Press and hold the CLEAR key to zero the timer
(00:00). The controls will now be set so:
• The ON/OFF switch is in the ON (top) position.
• The TIMED/MANUAL switch is in the TIMED (top) position.
• The timer is set to 00:00.
The generator stops steaming, and steam flow to the cooking compart ment
gradually stops.
Power OFF
(Automatic Blowdown)
Blowdown occurs automatically when the unit is turned off at the ON/OFF switch.
During blowdown, the steam generator and float control are rinsed with fresh water,
flushing deposits from the heating elements and generator bottom. Blowdown at
frequent intervals helps decrease mineral buildup in the steam generator, and
reduces the frequency of descaling and other maintenance.
Blowdown Frequency
The supply water quality determines how often blowdown must be performed. The
higher the feed water TDS and particulates, the more frequently blowdown must be
performed. Refer to Table 2-2. Minimum Water Quality