INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL 14-0267 REV 0 (05/21)
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ALTAIR II -
Electric Boilerless Convection Steamer
Cooking
: When ready to cook turn the cooking mode selector dial to the desired setting.
NOTICE
If starchy food products (potatoes, pasta) cause water to get frothy add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil to the
water to control foaming.
Setting
Temperature
Use for
1
180°
Green vegetables, delicate egg dishes, and seafood for higher
yield. Cook times will be slower than steaming.
2
212°
Steam cooking
3
Steam Plus Radiant Heat
Heavy dense foods like meat or potatoes, retherm frozen foods.
Shut down, draining and cleaning of steamer.
1.
Shut Down
: To shut down the steamer at the end of the day just turn the cooking mode selector dial to Φ (OFF).
2. Water reservoir draining: To drain, turn the drain valve handle 90 degrees.
WARNING
The reservoir water may still be hot. It is advisable to let the water cool down prior to cleaning.
NOTICE
Opening the steamer door will speed the cooling process. It is also advisable to leave the steamer door open
when not in use. This will lengthen the life of the door gasket.
O
PERATION
Steam Cooking Guidelines
COOKING WITH ATMOSPHERIC / PRESSURELESS STEAM
• Atmospheric or pressureless steaming is perfect for a la carte cooking. The door can always be opened during
cooking to add or remove pans of food, to season food or to check on its progress.
• Multiple products can be cooked at one time because there is no crossover of cooking flavors in atmospheric steam.
Large and small portions of food can be cooked at the same time.
• Less attention is required to cooking foods and overcooking is rare.
Recommended Uses
A La Carte
Preserving
Stewing
Thawing
Blanching
Rethermalizing
Simmering
Poaching
Typical Foods
Casseroles, Fresh or Frozen
Vegetables, Fresh or Frozen
Seafood, Fresh or Frozen
Desserts
Pasta
Rice
Fruits
Potatoes
Cereals
Eggs
Meats
Poultry
Prepared Foods
Sauces
And Much More
