Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product ML 136045 Vulcan-Hart
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VULCAN-HART DIVISION OF ITW FOOD EQUIPMENT GROUP, LLC WWW.VULCANHART.COM INST ALLA TION & OPERA TION MANUAL For additional information on Vulcan-Hart or to locate an authorized parts and service provider in your area, visit our website at www .vulcanhart.
— 2 — C24EA SERIES ELECTRIC COUNTER CONVECTION STEAMERS IMPORT ANT FOR YOUR SAFETY THIS MANUAL HAS BEEN PREP ARED FOR PERSONNEL QUALIFIED T O INST A LL THIS EQUIPMENT , WHO SHOULD PERFORM THE INITIAL FIELD ST ART -UP AND ADJUSTMENTS OF THE EQUIPMENT COVERED BY THIS MANUAL.
— 3 — C24EA SERIES ELECTRIC COUNTER CONVECTION STEAMERS T ABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT FOR YOUR SAFETY ....................................................................................................... 2 INTRODUCTION ...........................
— 4 — C24EA SERIES ELECTRIC COUNTER CONVECTION STEAMERS T ABLE OF CONTENTS (CONTINUED) START UP (PROFESSIONAL MODEL) .. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. ............................................................... 11 OPERATION ......
— 5 — C24EA SERIES ELECTRIC COUNTER CONVECTION STEAMERS INTRODUCTION GENERAL Vulcan convection steamers are produced with quality workmanship and material. Proper installation, usage and maintenance will result in many years of satisfactory performance.
— 6 — C24EA SERIES ELECTRIC COUNTER CONVECTION STEAMERS LOCATION Allow space for plumbing and electrical connections. Minimum clearance is 6" (15.
— 7 — C24EA SERIES ELECTRIC COUNTER CONVECTION STEAMERS ELECTRICAL CONNECTION WARNING: ELECTRICAL AND GROUNDING CONNECTIONS MUST COMPLY WITH APPLICABLE 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 — C24EA SERIES ELECTRIC COUNTER 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 — C24EA SERIES ELECTRIC COUNTER 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 — C24EA SERIES ELECTRIC COUNTER 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 — C24EA SERIES ELECTRIC COUNTER 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 — C24EA SERIES ELECTRIC COUNTER CONVECTION STEAMERS 7 . Open the compartment door and observe that steam supply to the compartment stops and that the cooking light is OFF. 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.
— 13 — C24EA SERIES ELECTRIC COUNTER CONVECTION STEAMERS CLEANING W ARNING: DISCONNECT THE ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE MACHINE AND FOLLOW LOCKOUT / T AGOUT PROCEDURES BEFORE CLEANING . COOKING COMPARTMENT DRAIN Keep compartment drain running freely. Inspect compartment drains daily for blockage.
— 14 — C24EA SERIES ELECTRIC COUNTER 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 — C24EA SERIES ELECTRIC COUNTER CONVECTION STEAMERS MAINTENANCE Items Required (not provided) • Deliming material • Funnel • Plastic or rubber gloves • Safety goggles or face shield .
— 16 — C24EA SERIES ELECTRIC COUNTER CONVECTION STEAMERS 5 . Pour deliming solution into the steam generator slowly to avoid spillage. 6 . Remove funnel from delime port then rinse port with clean water. 7 . Lightly coat delime port threads with Petrol- Gel then install delime port cap.
— 17 — C24EA SERIES ELECTRIC COUNTER CONVECTION STEAMERS DOOR GASKET If the door gasket is leaking due to a nick or cut, it must be replaced. Damage to the gasket sealing surface will cause steam leakage. DRAINING THE BOILER Drain the boiler at the end of each day to flush out minerals and minimize scale build-up.
— 18 — C24EA SERIES ELECTRIC COUNTER 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 — C24EA SERIES ELECTRIC COUNTER CONVECTION STEAMERS PRODUCTS TO BE COOKED IN SOLID PANS PRODUCT TIME (MINUTES) WEIGHT PER P AN Eggs, Scrambled 9 - 12 8 Doz.
— 20 — C24EA SERIES ELECTRIC COUNTER 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. Legs 3 - 6 4 1/2 Lb.
— 21 — C24EA SERIES ELECTRIC COUNTER 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 — C24EA SERIES ELECTRIC COUNTER CONVECTION STEAMERS SYMPTOMS S teamer not steaming S teamer not heating/ steaming properly Door leaks W ater accumulates in compartment W ater not being suppli.
— 23 — C24EA SERIES ELECTRIC COUNTER CONVECTION STEAMERS SER VICE AND P ARTS INFORMA TION To obtain service and parts information concerning this steamer, contact the Vulcan-Hart Service Agency in.
— 24 — C24EA SERIES ELECTRIC COUNTER CONVECTION STEAMERS F-35428 (2-06) PRINTED IN U.S.A ..
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