MSS-200 MINI SPATULA STEAMER
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P/N 1010903 Rev. A 09/05
Checking/Cleaning the Water Strainer
Monthly
GENERAL
The Water Strainer (Figure 5) protects the unit from any
foreign debris in the water line that could get into the
food, damage the unit’s solenoid (causing the unit to
leak or flood), or interfere with the equipment’s proper
and consistent operation.
To ensure proper and consistent steaming results,
visually check the water pressure regulator gauge and
strainer cup regularly. If the pressure on the gauge has
dropped, visually check the clear plastic strainer “cup”
and clean out the accumulated debris as follows.
1. Remove the Quick Disconnect #2 (Figure 5) from
the incoming water supply or shut off the water
supply valve to the unit. Unscrew the clear plas-
tic strainer “cup” and carefully remove the mesh
strainer screen.
2. Take the strainer cup and mesh strainer to the
sink and gently flush all the accumulated debris
out of them, be especially careful not to damage
the mesh strainer screen.
3. Carefully place the mesh strainer screen into its
seat at the bottom of the clear plastic cup and
verify that the orange O-ring is properly seated in
its place before screwing the Strainer cup and top
back together.
4. Reinstall the quick disconnect until it “clicks” into
place.
5. Purge the air out of the strainer by cycling the unit
through several steam cycles.
6. Replace damaged or worn parts as needed.
NOTE: Refer to the Replacement Parts section of
this manual for a complete list of parts.
Cleaning the Water Inlet Tube
Sometimes when cleaning the Steam Generator, small
particles may be pushed into the Water Inlet Tube caus-
ing it to become clogged.
In a clogged state, the unit is unable to spray water into
the Steam Generator. Follow these steps to clean the
Water Inlet Tube and to restore the unit to proper oper-
ating condition:
1. With the unit heated, insert a straightened paper
clip
SLIGHTLY
into the Water Inlet Tube opening
(Figure 9) and rotate in a circular motion
NOTE: Do NOT shove the paper clip into the tube,
otherwise you may further clog the tube.
2. After cleaning the Water Inlet Tube, remove the
paper clip and cycle the unit several times to flush
out any particles. If the water sprays, the unit is
ready for use. If the water does NOT spray, follow
Steps 3 through 5.
3. Set the adjustable Water Pressure Regulator
(Figure 5) between 20-25 PSI.
4. Next, cycle the unit several times to flush out any
particles.
5. Once the water sprays, set the water pressure
back to 7-9 PSI.
NOTE: Cycle the Steamer several times while
adjusting the water pressure regulator knob until
the water pressure gauge reads between 7-9 PSI.
MAINTENANCE (continued)
POWER
STEAM
READY
Spatula
Top Cover
Diffuser
Ring
MSS-200
Water Inlet
Tube
Figure 9. MSS-200 Mini Spatula Steamer
Steam
Generator
Surface
