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2.2 Operating Procedure
NOTE: When the unit is first installed, or anytime incoming
power is interrupted, the RESET light will illuminate. Momentarily
turn the drain handle to open then back to close to reset the
unit and extinguish the RESET light.
1. With the cooking chamber water reservoir “empty” press
the ON/OFF touch pad. The ADD H20 light will illuminate
when the door is opened. Pour water into the reservoir
through the door. When the water level comes up to the
hi probe the reservoir is full and 3 beeps will sound. Close
door. The fan and contactor will turn on after 15 seconds.
2. Set the time knob to the ON position. The contactor can be
heard cycling to pulse energy into the heating elements. The
unit will be ready in about 20 minutes.
3. Load food into pans in uniform layers. Pans should be filled
to about the same levels, and should not be mounded.
4. Open the door and slide the pans onto the supports. If you
will only be steaming one pan, put it in the middle position.
Some foods will cause foam. When cooking foods that
foam, such as shrimp, put an empty solid 2” deep pan in
the bottom slot of the pan racks.
5. Close the door and take one of the following steps:
• If you want to steam the food for a certain length of time,
set the timer for that period. The timer will automatically run
the steamer for the set time and then turn it off. A beeper
will sound. Steam productions stops. The red DONE light will
illuminate.
• If you want to steam continuously, turn the timer to the
manual ON position. The green ON light will illuminate.
The unit will continue steaming at a temperature of 203° F
or higher.
• If you want to maintain food at holding temperature turn
the timer to the “HOLD” position. The hold light will not
illuminate if the temperature is above 180 degrees. Open
door to cool.
WARNING
When you open the door,
stay away from the steam
coming out of the unit.
the steam can cause burns.
6. To remove pans from cavity, open the door. Remove the
pans from the steamer, using hot pads or oven mitts to
protect your hands from the hot pans.
7. To shut off the unit, press the ON/OFF touch pad.
8. To drain the remaining water in the water reservoir, move
the drain handle to the OPEN position. The drain pan will
not hold all of the water in the reservoir. Allow water to cool
before draining. Pull drain pan slowly from the unit to avoid
sloshing.
WARNING
Do not empty until water is cool.
Empty drain pan. Pan will not hold
all water from the reservoir.
Do not over fill drain pan.
Call 1-800/676-9040 for Technical Support
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