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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, 

ELECTRIC COUNTER CONVECTION STEAMER, MODELS 

R24

-3, 

R24

-5

MANUAL 1195730 REV0 (11/22/2011)                      11                            HEAVY DUTY STEAM

 

4.0  OPERATION

 

When set to ON, your steamer has been factory set to maintain the generator standby
temperature just below the boiling point, approximately 205 degrees Fahrenheit, in READY
mode.

CONTROLS

Main Power Switch -

ON

Boiler will automatically fill with water and begin heating to standby 
temperature.

OFF

The boiler will drain. 

DELIME

Closes the drain valve while CLR liquid is being poured into the generator
during the delime procedure.  

Ready Light -

When lit, indicates steam generator has reached 205 degrees Fahrenheit
and is ready for the cooking cycle.

Cooking Light -

When lit, indicates that a cooking cycle is in progress.

Timer -

Set the cooking time (0 to 60 minutes) - steam cooking will begin when
the door is closed.  The cooking cycle will be interrupted if the door is
opened during the cooking cycle; resume cooking by closing the door. 
When done, a buzzer sounds and steam stops being supplied to the
cooking chamber.  Turn timer OFF to stop the buzzer.  

PREHEAT

Turn the main power switch ON.  When the ready light comes on, set the timer to 1 minute to
preheat the compartment.  This should be done when the steamer is first used for the day or
whenever the chamber is cold.  The door should be closed during the preheat cycle. 
COOKING light is lit.  

When the buzzer sounds, turn the timer to OFF.  The steamer is now ready to cook.

Summary of Contents for R24-3

Page 1: ..._ OPERATOR S MANUAL Electric Counter Convection Steamer R24 3 R24 5 WARNING Improper installation adjustment alteration service or maintenance can cause property damage injury or death Read the instal...

Page 2: ...l injury hazards Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death WARNING Improper installation operation adjustment alteration service or maintenance can cause prope...

Page 3: ...2011 3 HEAVY DUTY STEAM TABLE OF CONTENTS DESCRIPTION PAGE Important Notes For Installation and Operation 2 1 0 Service Connections 4 2 0 Installation Instructions 5 3 0 Testing Procedures 10 4 0 Ope...

Page 4: ...INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL ELECTRIC COUNTER CONVECTION STEAMER MODELS R24 3 R24 5 MANUAL 1195730 REV0 11 22 2011 4 HEAVY DUTY STEAM 1 0 SERVICE CONNECTIONS...

Page 5: ...king the steamer check for possible shipping damage If the steamer is found to be damaged save the packaging material and contact the carrier within 15 days of delivery Prior to installation verify th...

Page 6: ...t All water should drain through the opening at the back of the compartment cavity ANCHORING STEAMER Without Legs 1 Place steamer in the desired location on the levelled counter top and mark four corn...

Page 7: ...water lines each will be marked to indicate condensate or boiler feed The condensate feed must be cold water and the boiler feed may be either cold or hot water Providing hot water feed to the genera...

Page 8: ...oduct life Mineral scale on components causes several problems 1 The surfaces of the heating devices become coated with scale reducing the heat transfer efficiency This can produce hot spots on the he...

Page 9: ...connect switch to indicate that you are working on the circuit Electrical grounding must be provided in accordance with local codes or in the absence of local codes with the National Electrical Code A...

Page 10: ...comes on set timer to the 5 minute position With door open observe that no steam is entering the compartment and that the COOKING light is OFF 4 Close compartment door The COOKING light should now be...

Page 11: ...reached 205 degrees Fahrenheit and is ready for the cooking cycle Cooking Light When lit indicates that a cooking cycle is in progress Timer Set the cooking time 0 to 60 minutes steam cooking will be...

Page 12: ...r Steam flows into the compartment and the COOKING light is lit Opening the door will interrupt cooking resume by closing the door At the end of the cooking cycle the COOKING light goes off the buzzer...

Page 13: ...t select the time required for the cooking by setting the timer dial to the desired time from 0 to 60 minutes At the end of the cook time an audible buzzer will sound Operation for Constant Steam The...

Page 14: ...required If time permits allow frozen foods to partially thaw overnight in a refrigerator This will reduce their cooking time PREPARATION Prepare vegetables fruits meats seafood and poultry normally b...

Page 15: ...rvicing the appliance CAUTION Live steam and accumulated hot water in the compartment may be released when the door is opened At the end of each day or between cooking cycles if necessary 1 Turn main...

Page 16: ...personal injury or property damage COOKING GUIDELINES The steamer steam cooks vegetables frankfurters eggs in their shells and certain other meats or food items at atmospheric pressure These cooking...

Page 17: ...ed 9 9 10 lb Can 10 lb Can Canned Vegetables 6 10 lb Can Prunes Dried 12 to 15 COOK IN PERFORATED PANS SEAFOOD Clams Frozen Fresh Cherrystone 10 12 5 6 3 Doz 3 Doz King Crab Frozen Claws Legs 4 4 6 2...

Page 18: ...Fresh Lima Frozen Baby Lima Frozen 6 8 5 5 lb 5 lb 5 lb Brussel Sprouts Frozen 6 5 lb Broccoli Spears Frozen Spears Fresh Florets Frozen 8 6 6 4 lb 5 lb 5 lb Cabbage Fresh 1 6 Cut 8 5 lb Carrots Baby...

Page 19: ...tes WEIGHT PER PAN MANUAL 1195730 REV0 11 22 2011 19 HEAVY DUTY STEAM Spinach Chopped Frozen Defrosted Fresh Cut 17 5 3 6 lb 6 lb 2 lb Squash Acorn Halves 25 10 Halves Zucchini Slices 8 10 lb Frozen M...

Page 20: ...age around the door gasket and helps draw the steam through the cooking compartment Steam leakage at the door may indicate a plugged or improperly installed drain REMOVAL OF SCALE DEPOSITS It is recom...

Page 21: ...CLR solution to be poured in using a tube and funnel Pour in 28 ounces of solution into the generator pour slowly to avoid spillage Remove tube and funnel 4 Screw the hex plug back into the elbow so...

Page 22: ...ter temperature in the steam generator tank at approximately 205 degrees Fahrenheit just below water boiling point However for high altitude locations an authorized servicer must adjust the steamer te...

Page 23: ...ht does not come on after about 5 minutes Water begins to overflow into cooking compartment Water fill solenoid valve is open Any or all of these symptoms may indicate a problem with the operating pro...

Page 24: ...water temperature in the boiler accurately and therefore unable to control the contactors 1 Replace contactors 2 Unscrew thermostat bulb clean off scalants and screw thermostat bulb back in This prob...

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