INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL 14-0267 REV 0 (05/21)
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ALTAIR II -
Electric Boilerless Convection Steamer
Maintenance
Cleaning Guidelines
Daily Cleaning
Once the power is off and the reservoir has been drained, a simple cleaning process should be followed:
WARNING
The cooking chamber is designed to retain heat. It may still be hot to the touch when cleaning. Wear protective gloves,
or wait for the surface to cool before cleaning. Do not add cold water to a hot, empty cooking chamber until it has
cooled down, or damage may result.
NOTICE
Only use mild soap, white vinegar, and water to clean your steamer. Do not use abrasive utensils, caustic cleaners,
or products containing chlorine, lye, or phosphorus (such as Lime-A-Way). After cleaning, rinse thoroughly by wiping
with a wet cloth dampened with fresh water. Never spray water on your steamer.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW PROPER INSTRUCTIONS MAY CAUSE AN UNSAFE CONDITION AND/OR DAMAGE
YOUR STEAMER, AND WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY.
1. Lift the pan racks up and off mounting screws, and remove from the steamer for cleaning.
2. Lift reservoir cover out of cooking chamber compartment, clean cover.
3. Remove the drain/overflow standpipe, clean, making sure overflow holes are clear and open.
4. Using a soft sponge, clean the non-stick coating on the interior of the cooking chamber.
5. Clean the door gasket with gentle soap and water and allow to air dry.
6. Rinse the cooking chamber and door area with clean water. Rinse the cavity.
7. Wipe with clean towel or soft sponge.
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 mineral 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 nylon bristled brush. Drain, wipe and rinse. Use water and white vinegar to clean reservoir.
9. Make sure two stainless probes on lower backside of cooking chamber interior are clean.
10. Wipe out the condensate trough located under the door. Remove food particles. Make sure the drain is kept clear.
NOTICE
It is always advisable to leave the steamer door open when the unit is shut down for the evening. This will extend the life of
your gasket.
NOTICE
It is normal for the white lime to collect at the water line and in the reservoir area. Liming is easily removed with daily cleaning
– white vinegar is very effective and will not damage the cooking chamber. Use only white vinegar and water to clean
reservoir on a daily basis.
11. Replace the drain/overflow standpipe and the reservoir cover. The reservoir cover and the drain/overflow standpipe
must be replaced or the steamer will not function properly.
Your steamer is now ready for another day’s work!
Maintenance
