Sterno Hot Dog Cart
Model No. 8080S
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Care and Cleaning
WARNING
To avoid burns, DO NOT touch heated surfaces.
DO NOT place or leave objects in contact with heated surfaces.
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Good sanitation practice demands that all food preparation equipment be cleaned regularly (only
use non-toxic, food grade cleaners). A clean looking, well-kept machine is one of the best ways of
advertising your product.
Follow the directions below to clean and sanitize the unit each day after use.
1.
Allow unit to cool before attempting to empty the steamer or clean.
DO NOT
move or
drain unit while water is hot.
2.
Do not leave water in the pans overnight.
3.
Clean all of the pans (racks) in order to sanitize them before each use.
4.
Clean the outside of the unit with a soft cloth, dampened with soap and hot water.
5.
Wipe the stainless steel parts with a clean cloth and cleaner designed for stainless
steel, such as Gold Medal Watchdog Stainless Cleaner (Item No. 2088).
DO NOT
use oven cleaners or abrasive materials as they will damage parts of the
machine.
Troubleshooting
Issue
Possible Cause
Solution
Condensation on Outside
of Unit
A.
Cool Air
A.
Cool air striking the warm steamer may
cause moisture accumulation. Protect the
unit against cool drafts of air.
Hot Dog Casings Burst
A.
Too Much Steam
A.
Too much steam is being generated. Control
the amount of steam by adjusting the unit
heat (reference the Operating Instruction
section).
Buns are Soggy / Buns are
Dry
A.
Too much, or too little
steam
A.
Too much, or too little steam will produce
these conditions. Control the amount of
steam by adjusting the unit heat (reference
the Operating Instruction section). Some
buns are better adapted for steaming than
others. Experiment with different
kinds/brands of buns until you find the one
best suited for your application.
