MP4011-2207
STEAM’N’HOLD™
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INITIAL START-UP
INTRODUCTION
The AccuTemp STEAM’N’HOLD™ takes
the time-proven method of cooking with
steam and adds the advantage of control.
This is accomplished by reducing the internal
atmospheric pressure of the cooking
compartment, thereby lowering the temperature
at which the water begins to boil. This allows
the operator to control the temperature of
the steam for cooking. Controlling the steam
temperature gives the operator the ability to
cook the food to the desired temperature
without over-cooking, resulting in a more
tender, juicier, nutritious product and with
less shrinkage than was previously possible.
Once the cooking time expires, the appliance
automatically enters the “HOLD” mode. In this
mode, the thermostat regulates the internal
temperature. At this time, steam is no longer
generated and the cooking compartment is held
at the desired temperature at a relative humidity
of 100%. This eliminates food from drying out
by suppressing the evaporation of the products’
natural moisture. As a result, most food products
can be held in a ready-to-serve state for several
hours after cooking, with no appreciable loss in
taste, appearance or consistency.
DAILY PREP-
Preparing the
STEAM’N’HOLD™
for use each day
requires very little time and effort: simply fill the
appliance with water and preheat.
CAUTION!
Before filling the cooking compartment with
water, ensure that the drain valve on the front
of the appliance is in the closed position.
Ensure that a full size steam table pan or a
1/1 gastronome pan with a minimum depth
of 4 inches, has been positioned on the pan
rail brackets under the appliance. Although
the mineral content of the water is not that
important, the appliance should always be
drained and cleaned at the end of each day to
prevent food or mineral buildup.
Figure 4
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At the beginning of each day, open the
door of the appliance and pour 3 gallons (11
liters) of ordinary tap water into the bottom
of the cooking compartment. Daily water
usage will depend on several factors: cooking
temperature, the products being cooked and
the length of time the door is open. In most
cases, 3 gallons (11 liters) of water will last
several hours or more. If the appliance does run
out of water, the “Low Water” warning indicator
light and buzzer will turn on. Should this occur,
simply turn the appliance off, refill it with water
and restart the appliance. If the shutdown
occurred during cooking, the cycle will resume
at the point it stopped. Time adjustment may
be necessary, depending on the temperature of
the water the appliance was re-filled with.
INITIAL START-UP-CONT.
DRAIN OPEN
DRAIN CLOSED
