Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product STRE-3D Southbend
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M ANUAL 1185184 $18.00 S TRATO S TEAM C OUNTERTOP S TEAMER M ANUAL S ECTION S TRATO S TEAM Owner ’ s Manual St r a t o St e a m Countertop S teamer Models STRE-3D and STRE-5D WARNING Improper installation, adjus tment, alteration, service, or maintenan ce can cause property dam age, injury, or death.
S AFETY P RECAUTIONS S TRATO S TEAM C OUNTERTOP S TEAMER P AGE 2 OF 48 O WNER ’ S M ANUAL 1185184 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Before installing and operating this equi pment, be sure everyone involved in its operation is fully trained and aware of precautions.
S TRATO S TEAM C OUNTERTOP S TEAMER I NTRODUCTION O WNE R ’ S M ANUAL 1185184 P AGE 3 OF 48 I NTRODUCTION Congratulations! You have purcha sed one of the finest pieces of heavy-duty commercial cooking equi pment on the market.
S PECIFICATIONS S TRATO S TEAM C OUNTERTOP S TEAMER P AGE 4 OF 48 O WNER ’ S M ANUAL 1185184 S PECIFICATIONS NOTICE Local codes regarding inst allation vary greatly from one area to another.
S TRATO S TEAM C OUNTERTOP S TEAMER S PECIFICATIONS O WNE R ’ S M ANUAL 1185184 P AGE 5 OF 48 Figure 2 Dimensions FRONT VIEW T OP VIEW Drain Connection 1-1/4" (32) 12-3/4" (324) 5-1/4".
S PECIFICATIONS S TRATO S TEAM C OUNTERTOP S TEAMER P AGE 6 OF 48 O WNER ’ S M ANUAL 1185184 E LECTRICAL R EQUIREMENTS One fused electrical connection is req uired to the contac tor of each steamer. All steamer s are shipp ed per custome r order, three phase or single pha se.
S TRATO S TEAM C OUNTERTOP S TEAMER O PERATION O WNE R ’ S M ANUAL 1185184 P AGE 7 OF 48 O PERATION NOTICE: WATER SPECIFICATION To meet warranty requirements, supply wate r must m eet the following specification: Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) .......
O PERATION S TRATO S TEAM C OUNTERTOP S TEAMER P AGE 8 OF 48 O WNER ’ S M ANUAL 1185184 Figure 3 Controls 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 50 55 60 TIMER OFF Power OFF ON Control Lever T urn to ON to cook. Steamer w ill reach cooking temperature in about 4 minutes.
S TRATO S TEAM C OUNTERTOP S TEAMER O PERATION O WNE R ’ S M ANUAL 1185184 P AGE 9 OF 48 • To avoid green yolk (which is a deposit of iron sulfide) chill the eggs immediately after removing from the steamer by plunging them into a cold water bath (preferably contai ning ice).
C LEANING & M AINTENANCE S TRATO S TEAM C OUNTERTOP S TEAMER P AGE 10 OF 48 O WNE R ’ S M ANUAL 1185184 C LEANING & M AINTENANCE WARNING Shut off the steamer before cleaning or performing maintena nce.
S TRATO S TEAM C OUNTERTOP S TEAMER C LEANING & M AINTENANCE O WNE R ’ S M ANUAL 1185184 P AGE 11 OF 48 Surfaces which are marred collect dirt more rapidly and be come more difficult to clean. Marring also increases the possibility of corrosive attack.
I NSTALLATION S TRATO S TEAM C OUNTERTOP S TEAMER P AGE 12 OF 48 O WNE R ’ S M ANUAL 1185184 I NSTALLATION CAUTION Do not locate steamer adjacent to any high heat or grea se p roducing piece of equipment, such a s a range top, griddle, fryer, etc.
S TRATO S TEAM C OUNTERTOP S TEAMER I NSTALLATION O WNE R ’ S M ANUAL 1185184 P AGE 13 OF 48 S TEP 2 A : A TTACH L EGS A set of four legs is packed with steamers ord ered with legs. A threaded hole is located at each corner. Each leg has a corresponding mating thread.
I NSTALLATION S TRATO S TEAM C OUNTERTOP S TEAMER P AGE 14 OF 48 O WNE R ’ S M ANUAL 1185184 S TEP 2 B : A TTACH TO C OUNTERTOP If the steamer is to be installed on a countertop or other surface without usin g legs, the steamer must be sealed to the surface to prevent any water, grease, etc.
S TRATO S TEAM C OUNTERTOP S TEAMER I NSTALLATION O WNE R ’ S M ANUAL 1185184 P AGE 15 OF 48 Figure 6 Location of Connections and Vents Water Drain Connection (1" NPT female) Drain Box Emergenc.
I NSTALLATION S TRATO S TEAM C OUNTERTOP S TEAMER P AGE 16 OF 48 O WNE R ’ S M ANUAL 1185184 Figure 7 Water Drain 90° Air Gap Air Gap Air Gap Stand Pipe Floor Drains S TEP 4: W ATER C ONNECTION WARNING Do not connect steamer to a hot water line. A hot water connection will damage the steamer.
S TRATO S TEAM C OUNTERTOP S TEAMER I NSTALLATION O WNE R ’ S M ANUAL 1185184 P AGE 17 OF 48 S TEP 5: E LECTRICAL C ONNECTION The electric connection is made to the contactor, whi ch is located inside the service compartment on the right side of the steamer.
I NSTALLATION S TRATO S TEAM C OUNTERTOP S TEAMER P AGE 18 OF 48 O WNE R ’ S M ANUAL 1185184 S TEP 6: C HECK THE I NSTALLATION Check the installation of each steamer, as follows: 1. Check that all screws and bolts are tightened. 2. Check that the electrical, water, and drain conne ctions have been made correctly.
S TRATO S TEAM C OUNTERTOP S TEAMER S ERVICE O WNE R ’ S M ANUAL 1185184 P AGE 19 OF 48 S ERVICE WARNING ADJUSTMENTS AND SERVICE WORK MAY BE PERFORME D ONLY BY A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN WHO IS EXPERIENCED IN, AND KNOWLEDGEABLE WITH, TH E OPERATION OF COMMERCIAL COOKING EQUIPMENT.
S ERVICE S TRATO S TEAM C OUNTERTOP S TEAMER P AGE 20 OF 48 O WNE R ’ S M ANUAL 1185184 H OW THE S TEAMER O PERATES Compared to steam cookers that have complicated b oilers, a StratoSteam steamer is a very simple machine.
S TRATO S TEAM C OUNTERTOP S TEAMER S ERVICE O WNE R ’ S M ANUAL 1185184 P AGE 21 OF 48 Figure 10 How the Steamer Operates Control Lever (ON-OFF) "Power" Light Thermometer Door Safety Swit.
S ERVICE S TRATO S TEAM C OUNTERTOP S TEAMER P AGE 22 OF 48 O WNE R ’ S M ANUAL 1185184 Figure 11 Steamer Not Heating Up, “Power” Light Is Not Lit DISCONNECT POWER AT CIRCUIT BRE AKER Steamer not heating up, “Power” light not lit. Test operation of power switch (see page 26 ).
S TRATO S TEAM C OUNTERTOP S TEAMER S ERVICE O WNE R ’ S M ANUAL 1185184 P AGE 23 OF 48 Figure 12 Steamer Not Heating Up Properly or Not Cooking Properly, “Power” Light is Lit Steamer not heating properly or not cooking prope rly, “Power” light is lit.
S ERVICE S TRATO S TEAM C OUNTERTOP S TEAMER P AGE 24 OF 48 O WNE R ’ S M ANUAL 1185184 Figure 13 Buzzer Does Not Come On When Timer Runs Out Disconnect buzzer lead wires from the timer. Buzzer does not come on when timer runs out. Replace timer. Replace buzzer.
S TRATO S TEAM C OUNTERTOP S TEAMER S ERVICE O WNE R ’ S M ANUAL 1185184 P AGE 25 OF 48 Figure 14 Heating Cartridge Check (at Contactor) L1 A L2 B L3 C T op of Steamer Ohms 1. DISCONNECT POWER AT CIRCUIT BREAKER. 2. Turn Control Lever to OFF. 3. Remove right side panel of steamer.
S ERVICE S TRATO S TEAM C OUNTERTOP S TEAMER P AGE 26 OF 48 O WNE R ’ S M ANUAL 1185184 Figure 15 Power Switch Check L1 L2 L3 14 25 36 Connector PL1 (socket half) Contactor L1 L2 L3 14 25 36 Connect.
S TRATO S TEAM C OUNTERTOP S TEAMER S ERVICE O WNE R ’ S M ANUAL 1185184 P AGE 27 OF 48 Figure 16 Contactor Check L1 A L2 B L3 C Actuator Button View Looking Down Behind Contactor Ohms No Continuity T op of Steamer 1. DISCONNECT POWER AT CIRCUIT BREAKER.
S ERVICE S TRATO S TEAM C OUNTERTOP S TEAMER P AGE 28 OF 48 O WNE R ’ S M ANUAL 1185184 Figure 17 Timer and Buzzer Check Buzzer T ime r 1 3 Inside of Control Panel Ohms Continuity 1. DISCONNECT POWER AT CIRCUIT BREAKER. 2. Remove right side panel. 3.
S TRATO S TEAM C OUNTERTOP S TEAMER S ERVICE O WNE R ’ S M ANUAL 1185184 P AGE 29 OF 48 Figure 18 Door Switch Check Side View with Right Side and T op Panels Remove d Continuity 1.
S ERVICE S TRATO S TEAM C OUNTERTOP S TEAMER P AGE 30 OF 48 O WNE R ’ S M ANUAL 1185184 Figure 19 High-Limit Thermostats Check Continuity 1. Allow cavity bottom to cool before performing this test . 2. DISCONNECT POWER AT CIRCUIT BREAKER. 3. Remove left side panel.
S TRATO S TEAM C OUNTERTOP S TEAMER S ERVICE O WNE R ’ S M ANUAL 1185184 P AGE 31 OF 48 Figure 20 Water-Level-Control Sensor Check Continuity 1. DISCONNECT POWER AT CIRCUIT BREAKER . 2. Remove the left and right side panels. 3. Remove bottom panel (four screws).
S ERVICE S TRATO S TEAM C OUNTERTOP S TEAMER P AGE 32 OF 48 O WNE R ’ S M ANUAL 1185184 Figure 21 Water Solenoid Check Ohms V olts 1. DISCONNECT POWER AT CIRCUIT BREAKER . 2. Remove right side panel. 3. Disconnect wires B6 and B7 from water solenoid lead wires.
S TRATO S TEAM C OUNTERTOP S TEAMER S ERVICE O WNE R ’ S M ANUAL 1185184 P AGE 33 OF 48 Figure 22 Wiring Diagram for 208/220/240 Volt Models KEY THIS UNIT REQUIRES A KIT TO BE FIELD CONVER TED FROM THREE-PHASE TO SINGLE-PHASE OR VICE- VERSA. CONSUL T F ACTORY W ARNING FOR PHASE CHANGES.
S ERVICE S TRATO S TEAM C OUNTERTOP S TEAMER P AGE 34 OF 48 O WNE R ’ S M ANUAL 1185184 Figure 23 Wiring Diagram for 480 Volt Models C NO NO C POWER MICROSWITCH HEA TER T'ST A TS "POWER&qu.
S TRATO S TEAM C OUNTERTOP S TEAMER S ERVICE O WNE R ’ S M ANUAL 1185184 P AGE 35 OF 48 P ARTS The following parts diagrams list and show serviceable par ts. For parts not listed, contact a So uthbend Authorized Parts Distributor or a South bend Authorized Service Agency.
S ERVICE S TRATO S TEAM C OUNTERTOP S TEAMER P AGE 36 OF 48 O WNE R ’ S M ANUAL 1185184 Structural Parts See drawing on following page. Quantity* Key Part Number 3D 5D Descripti on 1 1185026 1 - STR.
S TRATO S TEAM C OUNTERTOP S TEAMER S ERVICE O WNE R ’ S M ANUAL 1185184 P AGE 37 OF 48 Figure 24 3 4 1 2 6 7 8 9 10 9 15 12 13 16 17 19 5 20 11 14 18 Structural Parts See parts list on previous page.
S ERVICE S TRATO S TEAM C OUNTERTOP S TEAMER P AGE 38 OF 48 O WNE R ’ S M ANUAL 1185184 Figure 25 Door Assembly Parts 3 4 1 2 5 6 7 8 9 10 13 14 11 12 15 16 17 18 19 Note: The entire door, assembled, can be ordered (see page 36).
S TRATO S TEAM C OUNTERTOP S TEAMER S ERVICE O WNE R ’ S M ANUAL 1185184 P AGE 39 OF 48 Figure 26 Door Switch Parts 3 4 1 2 5 6 7 8 Note: The entire door switch, asse mbled, can be ordered (see page 36).
S ERVICE S TRATO S TEAM C OUNTERTOP S TEAMER P AGE 40 OF 48 O WNE R ’ S M ANUAL 1185184 Figure 27 Control Panel Parts 3 1 2 4 6 7 8 9 10 13 14 11 12 15 16 17 19 20 18 5 Key Part Number Qty Descripti.
S TRATO S TEAM C OUNTERTOP S TEAMER S ERVICE O WNE R ’ S M ANUAL 1185184 P AGE 41 OF 48 Figure 28 Heating Cartridges, Thermost ats, and Contactor Parts 3 4 1 2 Quantity* Key Part Number 3D 5D Descri.
S ERVICE S TRATO S TEAM C OUNTERTOP S TEAMER P AGE 42 OF 48 O WNE R ’ S M ANUAL 1185184 Water Train Parts See drawing on following page. Key Part Number Qty Descriptio n 1- 11 1184263 1 COLD WATER F.
S TRATO S TEAM C OUNTERTOP S TEAMER S ERVICE O WNE R ’ S M ANUAL 1185184 P AGE 43 OF 48 Figure 29 3 4 1 2 5 6 7 12 13 14 9 10 15 8 11 16 17 18 19 20 Water-Train Parts See parts list on previous page.
S ERVICE S TRATO S TEAM C OUNTERTOP S TEAMER P AGE 44 OF 48 O WNE R ’ S M ANUAL 1185184 Cabinet Base Parts See drawing on following page. Key Part Number Qty Descriptio n 1 1183993 2 PANEL, 24".
S TRATO S TEAM C OUNTERTOP S TEAMER S ERVICE O WNE R ’ S M ANUAL 1185184 P AGE 45 OF 48 Figure 30 3 4 1 2 5 6 7 8 9 10 13 14 11 12 15 Cabinet-Base Parts See parts list on previous page.
S TRATO S TEAM C OUNTERTOP S TEAMER P AGE 46 OF 48 O WNE R ’ S M ANUAL 1185184 Notes:.
S TRATO S TEAM C OUNTERTOP S TEAMER O WNE R ’ S M ANUAL 1185184 P AGE 47 OF 48 Notes:.
S TRATO S TEAM C OUNTERTOP S TEAMER P AGE 48 OF 48 O WNE R ’ S M ANUAL 1185184 StratoSteam Countertop Steamer Models STRE-3D and STRE-5D A product with the Southbend name in corporates the bes t in durability and low maintenance.
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