4. Operation
4.1
Controls and Indicators
The controls and indicators used to operate the Eco Tech
®
pressureless steam cooker are listed and described in
Table 4.1.
4.2
Operating Procedures
This section includes general instructions for daily operation
of the Eco Tech™ pressureless steam cooker. You should re-
view Sections 3.1 through 3.6 of this manual if you are unfa-
miliar with the functions of the Eco Tech™. If you require
more detailed technical information on the various Eco
Tech™ systems and their functions, please refer to Section 5
of this manual, “Principles of Operation.”
4.2.1
Startup and Preheating
The Eco Tech™ pressureless steam cooker requires a simple
startup procedure:
1. With the drain closed, pour clean water into the empty
steam generator up to the “ MAXIMUM WATER
LINE”
2. Press the power switch into the “on” position.
3. With the door closed, turn the timer knob to 15 minutes.
The heaters will be energized. After 15 minutes, the buzzer will
go off, indicating that the steamer is ready to cook. You may
at this time either decide to cook in a constant steam/timer
mode or turn the timer knob to “hold/idle” mode to idle the
steamer around 170°F.
4.2.2
Cooking—Mechanical Controls
Note: The temperature gauge needs to indicate
temperatures above 150°F before cooking
.
1. Slide pans of food into the cooking compartment pan
support racks.
2. Firmly close the cooking compartment door.
3. Begin steaming by rotating the selection/timer knob to
either the constant steam position or a desired cooking
time.
4. At the end of the cook cycle (the buzzer will sound when
the timer has timed out to zero), return the timer knob to
the “Hold/Idle” position, which will turn off the buzzer.
5. If the unit is in constant steam mode, it will continue to
provide steam to the cavity until the selector/timer is
turned to the “Hold/Idle” position. Opening the door will
interrupt the flow of steam to the cavity.
4-1
Power Switch
Located in the middle of the control panel. Pressing this button into the “on” position will
supply power to the unit. Pressing this button into the “off” position will cut off power to
the generator.
Timer Knob
Located near the top of the control panel. Turn the timer knob to set the cook time.
Temperature Gauge
Located at the bottom of the control panel, it is used to monitor the internal temperature
of the cooking compartment during the steam or “Hold/Idle” mode.
Constant Steam Position
Located on the timer knob (selection/timer switch), the constant steam feature is entered
by turning the knob clockwise to the green area (marked constant steam).
No Water Alarm
Located below the power switch of the control panel. This will give an audible signal
when the generator needs to be refilled with clean water.
Table 4.1: Controls and Indicators
High & Low Power Switch
Located on the control panel just below the 60 Minute Timer. This switch allows the
end user to choose between power options. “HIGH” mode is for full capacity.
“LOW” mode is for reduced capacity.
