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The mechanical timer control uses a temperature compensation circuit (SURECOOK circuit)
that affects only the timer. When operating, the timer ONLY COUNTS DOWN WHILE THE
COOKING COMPARTMENT IS AT COOKING TEMPERATURE. This provides totally
automatic control of the steaming operation and assures uniform cooking as the timer
automatically compensates for food product defrosting and/or compartment heat up time.
Whenever the steamer is not at cooking temperature, the timer pauses, and the PAUSE light is
illuminated.
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To use the timer, simply set the timer to the desired time. The steamer will begin cooking as
soon as the timer is set. When the timer reaches zero the steaming functions will automatically
end, and a buzzer will sound for 3 seconds to alert the operator that cooking is complete.
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Note the mechanical timer will not function when the Timed/Manual switch is set to Manual,
although the SURECOOK
™ light will still illuminate to indicate that the cooking compartment is
not yet at cooking temperature.
B. KEYPAD TIMER CONTROL PANEL
1.
Cooking Operations
– Keypad Timer Control Panel
For safe, efficient operation of the steamer, the operator must, at a minimum, comply with all cautions,
warnings and instructions in the detailed operating procedures and be familiar with the control panel
shown in Figure 3-2. The operator must be familiar with all the operating features explained in this
manual before attempting to operate the steamer.
2.
Manual and Timed Modes
The steamer has two operating modes: manual and timed. The TIMED/MANUAL rocker switch selects
the operating mode. Pressing the MANUAL end of the switch selects the manual-operating mode.
Pressing the TIMED end of the switch selects the timed (automatic) operating 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 Chapter 4, Part
B
for more information.
b. Timed Mode and Use of the Timer
1). Timer Use and Temperature Compensation
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The keypad timer control starts and stops steaming operation, and monitors cooking time
and compartment temperature for accurate, efficient, uniform steam cooking.
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The keypad control uses a temperature compensation circuit that effects only the timer.
When operating, the timer ONLY COUNTS DOWN WHILE THE COOKING
COMPARTMENT IS AT COOKING TEMPERATURE. This provides totally automatic
control of the steaming operation and assures uniform cooking as the timer automatically
compensates for food product defrosting and/or compartment heat up time. Whenever the
steamer is not at cooking temperature, the timer pauses,
and the display 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.
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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
timer does not start or stop the steaming cycle.
CAUTION
Press keypad with fingertips only. Do not use kitchen
utensils or anything sharp to operate the keypad.
