Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product STRE-3EZ 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-3EZ and STRE-5EZ 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 44 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 44 I NTRODUCTION Congratulations! You have purcha se d on e of the finest pieces of heavy-duty commercial cooking equipment on the market.
O PERATION S TRATO S TEAM C OUNTERTOP S TEAMER P AGE 4 OF 44 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 O PERATION O WNE R ’ S M ANUAL 1185184 P AGE 5 OF 44 Figure 2 Dimensions.
O PERATION S TRATO S TEAM C OUNTERTOP S TEAMER P AGE 6 OF 44 O WNER ’ S M ANUAL 1185184 E LECTRICAL R EQUIREMENTS One fused electrical connection is req u ired 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 44 O PERATION NOTICE: WATER SPECIFICATION To meet warranty requirements, supply wate r must m eet the followi ng specification: Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) ......
O PERATION S TRATO S TEAM C OUNTERTOP S TEAMER P AGE 8 OF 44 O WNER ’ S M ANUAL 1185184 S HUTDOWN Turn lever to the “OFF” position. The water in t he bottom of the cavity w ill automatically drain. T ROUBLESHOOTING BY O PERATOR The following table lists the possible cau ses and solu tions of problems that may occur duri ng operation.
S TRATO S TEAM C OUNTERTOP S TEAMER O PERATION O WNE R ’ S M ANUAL 1185184 P AGE 9 OF 44 Figure 4 Controls C OOKING T IPS • Schedule cooking of fresh vegetables so that they will be served soon after they are co oked.
O PERATION S TRATO S TEAM C OUNTERTOP S TEAMER P AGE 10 OF 44 O WNE R ’ S M ANUAL 1185184 • To avoid green yolk (which is a deposit of iron sulfide) chill the eggs immediately after rem oving from the steamer by plunging them into a cold water bath (preferably contai ning ice).
S TRATO S TEAM C OUNTERTOP S TEAMER C LEANING & M AINTENANCE O WNE R ’ S M ANUAL 1185184 P AGE 11 OF 44 C LEANING & M AINTENANCE WARNING Shut off the steamer before cleaning or performing maintena nce.
C LEANING & M AINTENANCE S TRATO S TEAM C OUNTERTOP S TEAMER P AGE 12 OF 44 O WNE R ’ S M ANUAL 1185184 Surfaces which are marred collect dirt more rapidly and be come more difficult to clean. Ma rring also increases the possibility of corrosive attack.
S TRATO S TEAM C OUNTERTOP S TEAMER I NSTALLATION O WNE R ’ S M ANUAL 1185184 P AGE 13 OF 44 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.
I NSTALLATION S TRAT O S TEAM C OUNTERTOP S TEAMER P AGE 14 OF 44 O WNE R ’ S M ANUAL 1185184 S TEP 2 A : A TTACH L EGS AND B RACKETS 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.
S TRATO S TEAM C OUNTERTOP S TEAMER I NSTALLATION O WNE R ’ S M ANUAL 1185184 P AGE 15 OF 44 Figure 6 Location of Connections and Vents S TEP 3: W ATER C ONNECTION NOTICE To meet warranty requiremen.
I NSTALLATION S TRAT O S TEAM C OUNTERTOP S TEAMER P AGE 16 OF 44 O WNE R ’ S M ANUAL 1185184 For 3-wire 3-phase installa tions, co nnect wires L1, L2, and L3 to the three terminals on the upper end of the co ntactor. For 2-wire 1-phase installa tions, co nnect wires L1 and L2 to t he two outer terminals on the upper e nd of the contactor.
S TRATO S TEAM C OUNTERTOP S TEAMER I NSTALLATION O WNE R ’ S M ANUAL 1185184 P AGE 17 OF 44 S TEP 5: 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 conne ction has been made correctly.
S ERVICE S TRATO S TEAM C OUNTERTOP S TEAMER P AGE 18 OF 44 O WNE R ’ S M ANUAL 1185184 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 TRATO S TEAM C OUNTERTOP S TEAMER S ERVICE O WNE R ’ S M ANUAL 1185184 P AGE 19 OF 44 H OW THE S TEAMER O PERATES The steamer is a manual fill, “connectionless” steamer. The internal components of the steamer are shown in Figure 8. The only utility required for operation is electrical power.
S ERVICE S TRATO S TEAM C OUNTERTOP S TEAMER P AGE 20 OF 44 O WNE R ’ S M ANUAL 1185184 Figure 8 How the Steamer Operates.
S TRATO S TEAM C OUNTERTOP S TEAMER S ERVICE O WNE R ’ S M ANUAL 1185184 P AGE 21 OF 44 Figure 9 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 25 ).
S ERVICE S TRATO S TEAM C OUNTERTOP S TEAMER P AGE 22 OF 44 O WNE R ’ S M ANUAL 1185184 Figure 10 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 TRATO S TEAM C OUNTERTOP S TEAMER S ERVICE O WNE R ’ S M ANUAL 1185184 P AGE 23 OF 44 Figure 11 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 ERVICE S TRATO S TEAM C OUNTERTOP S TEAMER P AGE 24 OF 44 O WNE R ’ S M ANUAL 1185184 Figure 12 Heating Cartridge Check (at Contactor) L1 A L2 B L3 C T op of Steamer Ohms 1. DISCONNECT POWER A T CIRCUIT BREAKER. 2. Turn Control Lever to OFF. 3. Remove right side panel of steamer.
S TRATO S TEAM C OUNTERTOP S TEAMER S ERVICE O WNE R ’ S M ANUAL 1185184 P AGE 25 OF 44 Figure 13 Power Switch Check L1 L2 L3 14 25 36 Connector PL1 (socket half) Contactor L1 L2 L3 14 25 36 Connect.
S ERVICE S TRATO S TEAM C OUNTERTOP S TEAMER P AGE 26 OF 44 O WNE R ’ S M ANUAL 1185184 Figure 14 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 A T CIRCUIT BREAKER.
S TRATO S TEAM C OUNTERTOP S TEAMER S ERVICE O WNE R ’ S M ANUAL 1185184 P AGE 27 OF 44 Figure 15 Timer and Buzzer Check Buzzer T ime r 1 3 Inside of Control Panel Ohms Continuity 1. DISCONNECT POWER A T CIRCUIT BREAKER. 2. Remove right side panel. 3.
S ERVICE S TRATO S TEAM C OUNTERTOP S TEAMER P AGE 28 OF 44 O WNE R ’ S M ANUAL 1185184 Figure 16 Door Switch Check 1. DISCONNECT POWER A T CIRCUIT BREAKER. 2. Remove right side panel. 3. Open and close the steam er’s door while looki ng to see that the do or switch a ctuator rod actuates the door switch when the rod moves.
S TRATO S TEAM C OUNTERTOP S TEAMER S ERVICE O WNE R ’ S M ANUAL 1185184 P AGE 29 OF 44 Figure 17 High-Limit Thermostats Check 1. Allow cavity bottom to cool before performing this test . 2. DISCONNECT POWER A T CIRCUIT BREAKER. 3. Remove left side panel.
S ERVICE S TRATO S TEAM C OUNTERTOP S TEAMER P AGE 30 OF 44 O WNE R ’ S M ANUAL 1185184 Figure 18 Water-Level-Control Sensor Check 1. DISCONNECT POWER A T CIR CUIT BREAKER . 2. Remove the left and right side panels. 3. Remove bottom panel (four screws).
S TRATO S TEAM C OUNTERTOP S TEAMER S ERVICE O WNE R ’ S M ANUAL 1185184 P AGE 31 OF 44 Figure 19 Water Solenoid Check 1. DISCONNECT POWER A T CIR CUIT BREAKER . 2. Remove right side panel. 3. Disconnect wires B6 and B7 from water solenoid lead wires.
S ERVICE S TRATO S TEAM C OUNTERTOP S TEAMER P AGE 32 OF 44 O WNE R ’ S M ANUAL 1185184 Figure 20 Wiring Diagram for 208/220/240 Volt Models.
S TRATO S TEAM C OUNTERTOP S TEAMER S ERVICE O WNE R ’ S M ANUAL 1185184 P AGE 33 OF 44 Figure 21 Wiring Diagram for 480 Volt Models.
S ERVICE S TRATO S TEAM C OUNTERTOP S TEAMER P AGE 34 OF 44 O WNE R ’ S M ANUAL 1185184 P ARTS The following parts diagrams list and show serviceable par ts. For parts not listed, contact a So uthben d Authorized Parts Distributor or a South bend Autho rized Service Agency.
S TRATO S TEAM C OUNTERTOP S TEAMER S ERVICE O WNE R ’ S M ANUAL 1185184 P AGE 35 OF 44 Structural Parts See drawing on following page. Key Part Number Quantity* Description 3EZ 5EZ 1 1185026 1 - ST.
S ERVICE S TRATO S TEAM C OUNTERTOP S TEAMER P AGE 36 OF 44 O WNE R ’ S M ANUAL 1185184 Figure 22 Structural Parts See parts list on previous page..
S TRATO S TEAM C OUNTERTOP S TEAMER S ERVICE O WNE R ’ S M ANUAL 1185184 P AGE 37 OF 44 Figure 23 Door Assembly Parts Note: The entire door, assembl ed, can be ordered (see page 35).
S ERVICE S TRATO S TEAM C OUNTERTOP S TEAMER P AGE 38 OF 44 O WNE R ’ S M ANUAL 1185184 Figure 24 Door Switch Parts 3 4 1 2 5 6 7 8 Note: The entire door switch, asse mbled, can be ordered (see page 35).
S TRATO S TEAM C OUNTERTOP S TEAMER S ERVICE O WNE R ’ S M ANUAL 1185184 P AGE 39 OF 44 Figure 25 Control Panel Parts Key Part Number Qty Description 1- 17 1185039 1 CONTROL PANEL ASSEMBLY (assemble.
S ERVICE S TRATO S TEAM C OUNTERTOP S TEAMER P AGE 40 OF 44 O WNE R ’ S M ANUAL 1185184 Figure 26 Heating Cartridges, Thermost ats, and Contactor Parts Key Part Number Quantity* Description 3EZ 5EZ .
S TRATO S TEAM C OUNTERTOP S TEAMER S ERVICE O WNE R ’ S M ANUAL 1185184 P AGE 41 OF 44 Figure 27 Water Train Parts See drawing on following page. Key Part Number Qty Description 1 1176385 4 FITTING, 1/8NPT × 3/8CC STRAIGHT 2 1185292 1 TUBE, FLEX .
S ERVICE S TRATO S TEAM C OUNTERTOP S TEAMER P AGE 42 OF 44 O WNE R ’ S M ANUAL 1185184 Cabinet Base Parts See drawing on following page. Key Part Number Qty Description 1 1188933 2 PANEL, 12" .
S TRATO S TEAM C OUNTERTOP S TEAMER S ERVICE O WNE R ’ S M ANUAL 1185184 P AGE 43 OF 44 Figure 28 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 44 OF 44 O WNE R ’ S M ANUAL 1185184 StratoSteam Countertop Steamer Models STRE-3EZ and STRE-5EZ A product with the Southbend name in corporates the bes t in durability and low maintenance.
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