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CHAPTER 7 PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE
A. MAINTENANCE
Maintenance on the steamer must be performed on a regular basis to keep the it running properly and
efficiently. By following the maintenance instructions in this chapter and cleaning the equipment regularly
as outlined in Chapter 6, problems with the steamer will be kept to a minimum. The frequency of steamer
maintenance may need to be increased, depending on equipment usage and water quality. If problems
occur, refer to the Operator’s Troubleshooting Guide in Chapter 8. For more information on product and
services, contact your sales representative.
1. Maintenance Records
Make a file for maintenance and repair records only. Keep a written record of daily, weekly, monthly,
and yearly maintenance. These records will help protect warranty coverage, help schedule
maintenance procedures, help keep the SteamChef cooking properly, and assist service personnel.
2. Daily Maintenance
a. Checking and Changing the Water
When using the SteamChef Steamer frequently check the water, especially if cooking with
perforated pans. Although most food drippings will be caught by the KleanShield
, the water may
become dirty from spills falling over the edge of pans when loading, cooking, and emptying the
steamer. Change the water (see below) when the water becomes cloudy or contaminated with
food particles.
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CHANGE THE WATER IN THE STEAMCHEF STEAMER AT LEAST EVERY DAY IN
ORDER TO MAINTAIN FOOD QUALITY AND KEEP THE STEAMER SANITARY
.
Note:
It may be necessary to change the water several times a shift, especially if cooking
strong-flavored foods or using perforated pans.
b. To Change the Water in the Reservoir:
1) Turn the ON/OFF lever counter-clockwise (up) so that the white reference marker on the
lever is pointing directly left to turn the power OFF, de-energize all controls, and drain the
steamer.
2) Open the steamer door and allow steamer to cool.
3) Remove the KleanShield
. Remove any food particles and rinse the KleanShield
with clean
water.
4) Remove any spilled food from inside compartment and rinse any residue from the drain valve
and the KleanShield
drain.
5) Replace the KleanShield
. See Chapter 3.
6) Turn ON power to the steamer by turning the drain valve lever clockwise (down) to close the
drain (see Figure 3-8). The power ON indicator will light. The steamer will automatically begin
filling with water to the normal operating level.
7) Close the door. The “SureCook
”
indicator will light (timer models only), and the steamer will
begin to automatically heat the water supply to the standby cooking temperature.
8) When the “SureCook
”
indicator light turns OFF (timer models only) the Steamer is ready to
begin cooking.
c. Clean the Steamer
Clean interior and exterior of the steamer according to the Shutdown and Cleaning Instructions in
Chapter 6 at least once a day or at the end of each shift.