1. Introduction
1.1
Description
The Eco Tech
®
represents the latest in counter top steam
technology, designed to apply the benefits of steam cooking
to today’s health-conscious menus. Ideal for batch cooking,
à-la-carte, and rethermalization of individual entrées, the Eco
Tech™ puts the power of steam on your counter top. The Eco
Tech™ is a pressureless steam cooker consisting of:
• 3, 5, or 6-pan cavity
• Electric pressureless generator (6, 9, or 12-kW inputs)
• Mechanical controls
• Low water indicator
• Hold feature
These features and functions will be discussed in greater de-
tail in Section 3.
A steam-on-demand steam generator system gives quick
start-ups and efficient steam transfer to the cooking compart-
ment, without the use of expensive vacuum pumps. In tests
for energy efficiency and cooking times performed in accor-
dance with ASTM standards, the Eco Tech
®
yielded impres-
sive results over other similar counter top steamers.
With the “hold” feature, your Eco Tech
®
will keep cooked
foods at 160°F until you are ready to serve, giving you more
time between cooking and serving—it’s a Market Forge ex-
clusive.
As your operation grows, so does your Eco Tech
®
. By
stacking multiple Eco Tech
®
models, you can accommodate
up to 10 pans, creating a complete high-output steam cook-
ing system.
1.2
Basic Functioning
To begin operation, the power switch is pressed into the
ON
position, illuminating the power light. Pour about 2 1/2 gal-
lons water into the steam generator, located at bottom of cav-
ity. DO NOT exceed the “MAXIMUM WATER LINE”.
Turn the timer to approximately 15 minutes. This will ener-
gize the heating elements. At the end of 15 minutes the buzzer
will go off, indicating that the unit is now ready to cook.
A steaming mode is selected with the timer/selector switch.
For continuous steam, set the selector timer knob to the “con-
stant steam” position (the green area of the selector/timer
switch). The cooker will continue to steam until the switch is
moved to the “Hold/Idle” position.
If you desire a timed steam cooking cycle, just set the timer
knob to the cook time (up to 60 minutes).
In the timed steam mode, the cooker will create steam for the
duration of time you have set. Once the timer reaches the end
of its cycle (0 minutes), the buzzer will sound. The buzzer is
silenced by returning the timer knob to the “Hold/Idle” posi-
tion, which ceases the steaming function. The generator will
continue to idle at 170°F.
Each unit is equipped with a standard steam-and-hold fea-
ture. At the completion of the cooking cycle, place the timer
knob to the “Hold/Idle” position.
The hold feature is controlled by a separate thermostat with
an additional temperature gauge mounted just below the con-
trol panel. The unit will now act as a holding cabinet until
you call for steam again. During this time, the generator will
continue to idle at 170°F.
The steam generator is drained from the bottom of the unit.
You need at least a 4” deep steam pan underneath the unit.
1.3
Service
Required service, both preventative and corrective, is ex-
plained in Sections 6 and 7. Should repairs be required, a net-
work of authorized agencies is available to assist with prompt
service. A current Directory of Authorized Service Agencies
may be obtained by contacting:
Product Service Department
Market Forge Industries, Inc.
35 Garvey Street
Everett, Massachusetts 02149
Telephone: (617) 387-4100
The Model and Serial Numbers must be referenced when
corresponding with Market Forge. The data plate contain-
ing the serial number is located on the top front of the
steamer (body panel).
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