OPERATION
HOLDING
Follow preheating instructions before holding. To hold food, turn the timer to the Hold position and set the Hold
Thermostat to the desired hold temperature. To prevent the growth of harmful bacteria, it is recommended that you
hold food at a temperature of 150°F (66°C) or higher.
CLEANING
IMPORTANT:
TO ENSURE PROPER OPERATION OF THIS UNIT THE WATER RESERVOIR, LEVEL
SENSORS AND FLOAT SWITCH MUST BE KEPT CLEAN AT ALL TIMES. PLEASE FOLLOW THE
CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS DAILY.
DAILY CLEANING
At the end of each day, the Steamer should be drained and cleaned. Please follow the steps below:
1. Turn the Steamer off and let cool.
2. Drain remaining water from cooking
chamber.
3. Remove Trivet (Water Reservoir Cover with
inspection and manual-fill hole), located
inside chamber at the bottom, by sliding it
out the front of unit.
4. Remove the Dual Impingement Baffles,
which incorporate the pan racks by first
lifting and then tilting them slightly towards
the center of the cooking chamber. These
parts are dishwasher safe or can easily be
cleaned in a sink.
5. Clean the water reservoir, level sensors (if
an Auto-Fill Unit) and float switch (located
at right side front of reservoir - see Fig. 1)
with mild non-chloride detergent and rinse
clean.
6. Re-install Baffles and Trivet - leave door ajar.
ADDITIONAL CLEANING - IF NEEDED
1. With drain valve closed and Steamer off, add 8oz. (0.24 liters) or 1 cup of white vinegar to the cooking
chamber.
2. Turn unit ON. Set the timer to 15 minutes.
3. When the time expires, allow Steamer to cool down and drain chamber.
4. Repeat steps 1 and 2 without adding the white vinegar.
5. Proceed with the daily cleaning instructions.
Clean the exterior surfaces with a damp cloth. To remove discolorations, use a nonabrasive cleaner or polish.
DOOR SEAL
Clean the sealing surfaces of the cooking chamber and door seal daily to remove food acids. Do Not use any
solvents or sharp objects. Use a mild non-chloride detergent to clean door seal and rinse thoroughly.
Leave the door slightly open when not in use to extend door seal life.
!
WARNING: Do not use a water jet, pressure washer or hose to clean any exterior surfaces of the
Steamer.
STERLING MANUFACTURING, LLC
SMCD - IOMSPG100318
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Fig. 1
IMPORTANT:
Keep Water Level Probes, Float
and Cooking Chamber Clean to
ensure proper Auto-Fill opera-
tion. Failure to keep these clean
may result in: Over-Filling, Not
Filling or Irregular Filling Con-
ditions.
DETAIL A
SCALE 3/2
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STEAMER
