Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product HC24EA3 Hobart
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701 S. RIDGE AVENUE TROY, OHIO 45374-0001 1-888-4HOBART www.hobartcorp.com F-35432 (June 2006) MODEL HC24EA SERIES ELECTRIC COUNTER T OP CONVECTION STEAMERS ML-136041 HC24EA3 208/240 V. 9.25KW PRO ML-136042 HC24EA5 208/240 V. 15.75KW PRO ML-136049 HC24EA3 208/240 V.
— 2 — HC24EA SERIES ELECTRIC COUNTERTOP CONVECTION STEAMERS IMPORT ANT FOR YOUR SAFETY THIS MANUAL HAS BEEN PREP ARED FOR PERSONNEL QUALIFIED TO INST ALL THIS EQUIPMENT , WHO SHOULD PERFORM THE INITIAL FIELD ST ART -UP AND ADJUSTMENTS OF THE EQUIPMENT COVERED BY THIS MANUAL.
— 3 — HC24EA SERIES ELECTRIC COUNTERTOP CONVECTION STEAMERS T ABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT FOR YOUR SAFETY ....................................................................................................... 2 INTRODUCTION .......................
— 4 — HC24EA SERIES ELECTRIC COUNTERTOP CONVECTION STEAMERS T ABLE OF CONTENTS (CONTINUED) START UP (PROFESSIONAL MODEL) . . .. .. . . . . .. .. . . . . .. .. . . . ............................................................... 1 1 OPERATION ....
— 5 — HC24EA SERIES ELECTRIC COUNTERTOP CONVECTION STEAMERS INTRODUCTION GENERAL Hobart convection steamers are produced with quality workmanship and material. Proper installation, usage and maintenance will result in many years of satisfactory performance.
— 6 — HC24EA SERIES ELECTRIC COUNTERTOP CONVECTION STEAMERS LOCATION Allow space for plumbing and electrical connections. Minimum clearance is 6" (15.
— 7 — HC24EA SERIES ELECTRIC COUNTERTOP CONVECTION STEAMERS ELECTRICAL CONNECTION WARNING: ELECTRICAL AND GROUNDING CONNECTIONS MUST COMPLY WITH AP- PLICABLE PORTIONS OF THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE AND/OR OTHER LOCAL ELECTRICAL CODES. The wiring diagram is located on the right side panel as you face the steamer.
— 8 — HC24EA SERIES ELECTRIC COUNTERTOP CONVECTION STEAMERS PLUMBING CONNECTIONS WARNING: PLUMBING CONNECTIONS MUST COMPLY WITH APPLICABLE SANITARY, SAFETY AND PLUMBING CODES. Water Requirements Proper water quality can improve the taste of the food prepared in the steamer, reduce liming in the steam generator and extend equipment life.
— 9 — HC24EA SERIES ELECTRIC COUNTERTOP CONVECTION STEAMERS Figure 2 VENT HOOD Local codes may require the steamer to be located under an exhaust hood. Information on the construction and installation of ventilating hoods may be obtained from Vapor Removal from Cooking Equipment, NFPA standard No.
— 10 — HC24EA SERIES ELECTRIC COUNTERTOP CONVECTION STEAMERS OPERA TION Cooking Light (Professional model only) The cooking light indicates that the steamer is in the cooking cycle. Timer Set the cooking time (0 to 60 minutes). Steam cooking will begin when the door is closed.
— 11 — HC24EA SERIES ELECTRIC COUNTERTOP CONVECTION STEAMERS 8 . Close compartment door and let cooking cycle finish. When timer returns to 0, the buzzer will sound, signaling the end of the cooking cycle. To silence the buzzer, turn the timer dial to OFF.
— 12 — HC24EA SERIES ELECTRIC COUNTERTOP CONVECTION STEAMERS 8 . Close compartment door and let cooking cycle finish. When timer returns to 0, the buzzer will sound, signaling the end of the cooking cycle. To silence the buzzer, turn the timer dial to OFF.
— 13 — HC24EA SERIES ELECTRIC COUNTERTOP CONVECTION STEAMERS CLEANING WARNING: DISCONNECT THE ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE MACHINE AND FOLLOW LOCKOUT / TAGOUT PROCE- DURES BEFORE CLEANING. COOKING COMPARTMENT DRAIN Keep compartment drain running freely.
— 14 — HC24EA SERIES ELECTRIC COUNTERTOP CONVECTION STEAMERS Avoid rubbing with steel pads, wire brushes or scrapers that can leave iron deposits on stainless steel. Instead, use plastic scouring pads or soft cloths. For stubborn stains, use products such as Cameo, Talc or Zud First Impression.
— 15 — HC24EA SERIES ELECTRIC COUNTERTOP CONVECTION STEAMERS MAINTENANCE • 1-gallon container for mixing deliming solution • Petrol-Gel Lubricant or equivalent food- grade grease for coating deliming port threads Note: Deliming solution may cause the surface of aluminum measuring tools to tarnish or etch.
— 16 — HC24EA SERIES ELECTRIC COUNTERTOP CONVECTION STEAMERS 8 . Turn power switch ON. 9 . When ready light comes on, turn cooking timer on for 3 minutes to delime the steam tubes and nozzles. 10. After 40 minutes, turn power switch OFF and allow steam generator to completely drain, 5 minutes.
— 17 — HC24EA SERIES ELECTRIC COUNTERTOP CONVECTION STEAMERS DRAINING THE GENERATOR Drain the generator at the end of each day to flush out minerals and minimize scale build-up.
— 18 — HC24EA SERIES ELECTRIC COUNTERTOP CONVECTION STEAMERS COOKING HINTS than 15 minutes of cooking time. When a cover is used, approximately one-third additional cooking time is necessary. Cooking time for frozen foods depends on the amount of defrosting required.
— 19 — HC24EA SERIES ELECTRIC COUNTERTOP CONVECTION STEAMERS PRODUCTS TO BE COOKED IN SOLID PANS PRODUCT TIME (MINUTES) WEIGHT PER P AN Eggs, Scrambled 9 - 12 8 Doz.
— 20 — HC24EA SERIES ELECTRIC COUNTERTOP CONVECTION STEAMERS PRODUCTS TO BE COOKED IN PERFORATED PANS PRODUCT TIME (MINUTES) WEIGHT PER P AN SEAFOOD Clams Frozen 9 - 12 3 Doz. Fresh, Cherrystone 4 - 6 3 Doz. King Crab, Frozen Claws 3 - 4 2 1/2 Lb.
— 21 — HC24EA SERIES ELECTRIC COUNTERTOP CONVECTION STEAMERS PRODUCT TIME (MINUTES) WEIGHT PER P AN VEGET ABLES (Cont’d.) Broccoli S pears, Frozen 6 - 8 4 Lb. S pears, Fresh 4 - 6 5 Lb. Flowerettes, Frozen 4 - 6 5 Lb. Cabbage, Fresh, 1/6 Cut 6 - 8 5 Lb.
— 22 — HC24EA SERIES ELECTRIC COUNTERTOP CONVECTION STEAMERS SYMPTOMS S teamer not steaming S teamer not heating/ steaming properly Door leaks W ater accumulates in compartment W ater not being su.
— 23 — HC24EA SERIES ELECTRIC COUNTERTOP CONVECTION STEAMERS SER VICE AND P ARTS INFORMA TION To obtain service and parts information concerning this steamer, contact the local Hobart Service office in your area, or call 1-888-4HOBART. Parts and service are also available at www.
— 24 — HC24EA SERIES ELECTRIC COUNTERTOP CONVECTION STEAMERS F-35432 (June 2006) PRINTED IN U.S.A..
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