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Operators Manual
Use and Care Instructions
Electric Models, SteamCraft Ultra 3, 5, 10
Series: 21CET8, 21CET16, 24CEA10
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1333 East 179 Street
Cleveland, Ohio 44110
Phone: (216) 481-4900
Fax: (216) 481 3782
Part No. CET-OPM Rev A 1/01
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FOR THE USER WARNING Improper installation, adjustment, alterations, services or maintenance can cause property damage, injury or death. Read the installation, operating and maintenance instructions thoroughly before installing or servicing this equipment. WARNING Disconnect power before servicing IMPORTANT A QUALIFIED CLEVELAND RANGE TECHNICIAN MUST PERFORM ALL SERVICE. RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR YOUR REFERENCE You may wish to record the following items for future use. Model Number ________________
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OPERATOR’S MANUAL Table of Contents Chapter Page SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION ______________________________________________ 1 A. OPERATIONAL SAFETY __________________________________________________ 1 B. PRODUCT INFORMATION ________________________________________________ 2 (1) Serial Number ______________________________________________________ 2 (2) Model Number ______________________________________________________ 2 (3) Product information Plate ___________________________________
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(Table of Contents Continued) SECTION 7: STEAM COOKING GUIDELINES _________________________________ 21 A. INTRODUCTION ________________________________________________________ 21 B. SIZING UP PAN CAPACITY _______________________________________________ 22 (1) Serving Sizes – How Much? How Many? __________________________________ 22 (2) Reference Charts for Typical Pan Capacities _______________________________ 22 C. CONVECTION STEAMER – SUGGESTED TIMER SETTING GUIDELINES ___
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SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION To use a SteamCraft Convection Steamer safely and effectively, each operator must read and understand this Manual completely before starting operation. The owners and operators of the steamer should retain this Manual in an easily accessible location for future reference and training. The owner(s) and operator(s) of the steamer must be aware that steam can cause serious injuries and equipment damage. Pay particular attention to the Operational Safety section of this chapt
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(3) Train all personnel who will use the steamer. Make sure personnel know how to operate the steamer, clean the interior and exterior, drain the unit, and descale the steam generator. (4) Operating personnel must be able to recognize problems, and report them so that corrective actions can be taken by trained personnel as outlined in the troubleshooting charts found in the back of this manual and in the separate Installation and Maintenance Manual. (5) Conduct regular steamer inspections. Check
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C. Product Description Models 21CET8, 21CET16 Descaling Port Descaling Instructions Compartment Timer TIMED/MANUAL Operation Switch Main Power ON/OFF Switch Descaling Required Switch 4” Adjustable Legs Model 21CET8 (Pictured) Model 24CEA10 Descaling Ports (2 total, not visible) Descaling Instructions Compartment Timer TIMED/MANUAL Operation Switch Main Power ON/OFF Switch Descaling Required Switch 6” Adjustable Legs 3
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SECTION 2: COMPARTMENT CONTROL PANELS The standard steamer control panel, illustrated in Figure 2-1 has a mechanical timer. An optional electronic keypad timer illustrated in Figure 2-2 of SECTION 2, Part B and an ON/OFF control panel are also available. The Electronic timer uses a temperature compensation circuit, which allows the timer to count down only while the cooking compartment is at cooking temperature. The ON/OFF Control Panel, which is not illustrated, operates exactly like the manual
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B. KEYPAD TIMER CONTROL PANEL (1) Cooking Operations – Keypad Control Panel For safe, efficient operation of the steamer, the operator must, at a minimum, comply with all cautions, warnings and instructions in the detailed operating procedures and be familiar with the control panel shown in Figure 2-2. The operator must be familiar with all the operating features explained in this manual before attempting to operate the steamer. (2) Manual and Timed Modes The steamer has two operating modes: man
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c) Shutting Off Alarm/When Timer is Done When the timer counts down to zero, the alarm sounds continuously, the generator stops steaming, and steam flow to the cooking compartment gradually stops. Press the START/STOP key to silence the alarm. The cooking time display returns to the last time set. Either run this same setting again or clear and reset the timer. CAUTION Press switches with fingertips only. Do not use kitchen utensils or anything sharp to operate the switches. 1. TIMER Display. Th
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SECTION 3: GENERAL OPERATION A. EXTERNAL MAIN POWER SWITCH (Junction Box) EXTERNAL MAIN Usually the kitchen’s external main power switch is left ON. If the POWER SWITCH external main power switch was left in the OFF position, turn it Steamer ON as follows. (1) Check that the water supply valves to the steamer are open. (2) Turn the steamers ON/OFF Switch to the OFF position. The TIMED/MANUAL switch and timer settings are not important in this procedure. The control panel circuits are not powere
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D. INSPECTING THE COOKING COMPARTMENT At the back of the cooking compartment, a drain screen covers the drain. Refer to Figure 3-3. The screen prevents large food particles from entering and blocking the drain line. Any blockage of the drain line or screen can reduce drainage from the cooking compartment resulting in reduced cooking performance, equipment damage, and a hazard to the operator. A blocked or slow drain may cause: • Hot water to collect in the compartment and spill out DRAIN SCREEN
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SECTION 4: COOKING WITH THE STEAMER WARNING When checking inside the steamer always open the door slowly and stand to the side and back away from the steamer. Water leaking from the door gasket can be a sign of a blocked drain. If the drain is blocked, hot water can accumulate inside the compartment and spill out when the door is opened. A. OPERATING AND COOKING PROCEDURE – TIMED MODE In timed mode, the timer starts and stops the steaming operation. (1) Refer to INSPECT THE COOKING COMPARTMENT I
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(8) Carefully open the cooking compartment door, and remove the pans from the slide racks. • If the steamer will be used again in a few minutes shut the door to maintain the cooking compartment temperature. • If another use is not planned for more than half an hour, leave the cooking compartment door slightly open to reduce internal pressure while the steam condenses and the compartment cools. • If the steamer is not being used again during this shift, perform the Power OFF and Shut Down and
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6. To stop manual mode steaming, press the TIMED (top) end of the TIMED/MANUAL rocker switch. The generator stops steaming, and steam flow to the cooking compartment gradually stops. WARNING SEVERE BURNS may result from exposure to steam. Do not open the steamer door before steam flow stops. Stand back when opening the compartment door. Open the door slightly to allow steam to vent before looking or reaching into cooking compartment. Do not reach into cooking compartment until the steam has cle
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(3) Blowdown Procedure When the steamer is turned off, its blowdown cycle starts and runs automatically. The complete cycle takes approximately 3 minutes. 1. Turn the ON/OFF Switch to the OFF position to turn off the steamer. The red indicator light in the ON/OFF switch turns off. Do not turn power off at the main power switch during blowdown. 2. Automatically, the drain valve opens and begins to empty water from the steam generator. 3. The fill valve(s) opens for 3 minutes, to help cool the dra
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(4) Remove any spilled food from inside compartment and clear any residue from the drain screen. Clean the interior of the compartment thoroughly. Use a soft bristle brush to remove stubborn food particles. Do not use abrasive cleaning compounds or steel wool. Rinse inside of steamer compartment with clean water. WARNING Let rinse water drain through compartment drain opening. If water does not drain freely, drain lines must be cleaned before cooking again. Clogged or slow drains are dangerous b
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SECTION 6: PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING A. MAINTENANCE Maintenance on the steamer must be performed on a regular basis to keep the unit running properly. By following the maintenance instructions in this Section and in the separate Installation Manual, problems with the steamer will be kept to a minimum. As with any preventative maintenance schedule, the frequency of steamer maintenance may need to be increased, depending on equipment usage and water quality. If problems do occur
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(4) Weekly/Monthly Maintenance Descale Steam Generator Steam generators should be descaled at least once a month, depending on scale buildup. Alternately, they can be descaled weekly with smaller amounts of solution, if this frequency better suits your maintenance schedule. If you have serious steam generator scale buildup, a water treatment system should be installed for the steamer or if this is not possible the frequency of descaling should be increased. This unit is equipped with a Descaling
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Weekly/Monthly Maintenance (continued) ATMOSPHERIC STEAM GENERATOR DESCALING PROCEDURE ® (For DISSOLVE Descaler Solution Part No. 106174) 1. This procedure will take approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes to complete. This entire procedure should be read and fully understood, before beginning the actual descaling operation. 2. Zero the timers or for manual only models set the selector to OFF. 3. Open both doors to the cooking compartments. 4. Set the TIMED/MANUAL switches to TIMED. 5. Set the ON/OF
