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Use Manual Mode mode for:
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Preheating.
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Continuous supply of steam.
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Cooking times longer than the timer can measure.
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Maintaining the compartment temperature between cooking batches.
(1) Using the Timer in Manual Mode
The timer may be used when the steamer is operating in the manual mode, but it will not start or
stop the steaming cycle.
(2) Manual Cooking Procedure
Follow this procedure when cooking with the steamer in manual mode.
a.
Inspect and clean the cooking compartment. See Chapters 2 and 5.
b.
In manual mode, the operator can bring the compartment to cooking temperature by either
preheating (see Chapter 4) or increasing the cooking time.
c.
Slide the pans of food into the slide racks inside the steamer.
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Do not place pans or anything else on the bottom of the compartment.
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For best cooking results, use 2-1/2-inch-deep, perforated pans without covers. These
give the best heat transfer and shortest cooking time.
d.
Close the steamer door.
e.
Select the manual mode by pressing the MANUAL (bottom) end of the TIMED/MANUAL
rocker switch. The steaming cycle starts as soon as the switch is pressed.
f.
If the timer is used to monitor cooking.
1) Set the timer.
2) When the timer reaches zero, the alarm sounds.
Note: In Manual mode, the timer does not stop the steaming functions.
g.
To stop steaming, press the TIMED (top) end of the TIMED/MANUAL rocker switch. The
heating elements turn OFF, and steam production gradually stops.
h.
Carefully open the cooking compartment door and remove the pans from the slide racks.
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If the steamer will be used again in a few minutes shut the door to maintain the cooking
compartment temperature.
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If the steamer is not being used again during this shift, perform the Shut Down and
Cleaning procedures.