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ALTAIR II

CONVECTION STEAMER

INSTALLATION  - OPERATION - MAINTENANCE

Telephone: (802) 658-6600 Fax: (802)864-0183

www.marketforge.com

 

PN 14-0267 Rev G (3/18)

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MODELS

 

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Altair II-4

 

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Altair II-6

 

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Altair II-8

 

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Altair II-10

 

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Altair II-12

Summary of Contents for ALTAIR II Series

Page 1: ...CTION STEAMER INSTALLATION OPERATION MAINTENANCE Telephone 802 658 6600 Fax 802 864 0183 www marketforge com PN 14 0267 Rev G 3 18 2018 Market Forge MODELS Altair II 4 Altair II 6 Altair II 8 Altair II 10 Altair II 12 ...

Page 2: ...Your Service Agency s Address Model Serial number Steamer installed by Installation checked by ...

Page 3: ...TANT WARNING Improper installa tion adjustment alternation service or maintenance can cause property damage in jury or death Read the instal lation operation and mainte nance instructions thoroughly before installing or servicing this equipment FOR YOUR SAFETY Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors or liq uids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance The information contained...

Page 4: ... will void the war ranty 4 High water sensor Two water level sensors are located on the lower backside of the steamer The lower sensor activates the waterfill mechanism The upper sensor will shut off water flow if an overflow situation occurs It is important that both sensors are kept clean so that the stainless part is shiny WARNING Failure to keep both water level sensors clean may result in hot...

Page 5: ...the following general guidelines TDS 40 125 ppm Hardness 35 100 ppm pH 7 0 8 5 Silica 13 ppm Chlorides 25 ppm Chlorine 0 2 ppm Chloramine 0 2 ppm The best defense against poor water quality is a water treatment system designed to meet your water quality conditions Pressure 25 min 50 max PSI Connections Trough drain 1 2 MNTP Drain out 1 FNPT Water 3 4 male garden hose The drain piping must consist ...

Page 6: ...r quality must be within the following general guidelines TDS 40 125 ppm Hardness 35 100 ppm pH 7 0 8 5 Silica 13 ppm Chlorides 25 ppm Chlorine 0 2 ppm Chloramine 0 2 ppm The best defense against poor water quality is a water treatment system designed to meet your water quality conditions Pressure 25 min 50 max PSI Connections Trough drain 1 2 MNTP Drain out 1 FNPT Water 3 4 male garden hose Appli...

Page 7: ...N CONNECTION Water hookup Steamer requires water line Termina tion is male garden hose connection Make sure wa terline is flushed to remove grit and soldering particles prior to connecting steamer Dirty water lines may affect solenoid operation Double stacked compartment steamers require sepa rate water connections which may be manifolded Inad equate water supply may cause one steamer not to fill ...

Page 8: ...nterior of the cooking chamber to remove shipping debris prior to use Rinse with clean water CAUTION Do not use any abrasive cleaners utensils or scrubbers on the non stick coating Use vine gar and water to clean reservoir Nylon bristle brushes or soft sponges are recommended 4 Make sure drain overflow standpipe is fitted firmly into cooking compartment drain opening 5 Install reservoir cover with...

Page 9: ...door is open nothing will happen Close the door and the steamer will turn on and be gin warming up Door operation The door must be closed at all times while cooking If the door is opened during cooking the heaters will shut down and the Amber HEAT light will go off until the door is closed You may open the door at any time to check the progress of cooking stir product and add or remove cooking pan...

Page 10: ...y foods can be blanched in atmospheric steam be fore being finished in ovens fryers or on grills and grid dles This reduces total cooking time helps ensure com plete cooking and a moist product Potatoes poultry and seafood are excellent examples Blanching before frying reduces grease absorption by food products Tips on pan use For faster cook times 2 deep perforated pans are recommended It is not ...

Page 11: ...outlets clear and unob structed may result in hot water flowing out the door of the steamer A blocked overflow and drain could al low water to flow to the countertop or floor which can cause slippery conditions Modifying the steamer to operate without the overflow standpipe could cause dangerous situations and will void the warranty Failure to keep both water level sensors clean may result in hot ...

Page 12: ...e 8 To remove the white mineral deposits at and below the water line spray white vinegar directly on the mineral build up using a spray bottle For heavy min eral deposits replace drain overflow standpipe pour two cups of white vinegar in the water reservoir and turn on steamer to add enough water to cover the white minerals let soak for half an hour or overnight Loosen mineral deposits with a nylo...

Page 13: ...sure the steamer is off and cool 2 Drain water from the cooking cavity and wipe away any food debris 3 Make sure the drain is plugged 4 Pour one pound of Optipure DSP per steamer into the bottom of the cooking cavity NOTE One pound is equal to 16 scoops measuring scoop included or one half of a 2lb jar of descaling powder 5 Set the control to Steam 2 position This will auto matically fill the unit...

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