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INSTALLATION &
OPERATION MANUAL
C24EA SERIES
ELECTRIC CONVECTION
STEAMERS
C24EA6 ML-136058
C24EA10 ML-136059
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VULCAN-HART 3600 NORTH POINT BLVD.
DIVISION OF ITW FOOD EQUIPMENT GROUP, LLC BALTIMORE, MD 21222
WWW.VULCAN
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C24EA SERIES ELECTRIC CONVECTION STEAMERS IMPORTANT FOR YOUR SAFETY THIS MANUAL HAS BEEN PREPARED FOR PERSONNEL QUALIFIED TO INSTALL THIS EQUIPMENT, WHO SHOULD PERFORM THE INITIAL FIELD START-UP AND ADJUSTMENTS OF THE EQUIPMENT COVERED BY THIS MANUAL. WARNING IMPROPER INSTALLATION, ADJUSTMENT, ALTERATION, SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE CAN CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE, INJURY OR DEATH. READ THE INSTALLATION, OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY BEFORE INS
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C24EA SERIES ELECTRIC CONVECTION STEAMERS INTRODUCTION full responsibility for safe delivery upon GENERAL acceptance of the shipment. Vulcan convection steamers are produced with Immediately after unpacking, check for possible quality workmanship and material. Proper installation, shipping damage. If steamer damage is found, usage and maintenance will result in many years of save the packaging material and contact the satisfactory performance. It is suggested that you carrier within 15 days of d
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C24EA SERIES ELECTRIC CONVECTION STEAMERS LOCATION Allow space for plumbing and electrical connections. Minimum clearance is 6" (15.2 cm) on the back for proper air circulation. Allow adequate access for operating and servicing the steamer: 36" (91.4 cm) at the front of the steamer, 15" (38 cm) above the steamer and 18" (45.7 cm) on the right and left sides of the steamer. LEVELING AND ANCHORING Position the steamer in its final installed location. Place a level on the horizontal area of the cab
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C24EA SERIES ELECTRIC CONVECTION STEAMERS ELECTRICAL CONNECTION WARNING: DISCONNECT THE WARNING: ELECTRICAL AND GROUNDING ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE CONNECTIONS MUST COMPLY WITH MACHINE AND FOLLOW LOCKOUT / APPLICABLE PORTIONS OF THE NATIONAL TAGOUT PROCEDURES. ELECTRICAL CODE AND / OR OTHER LOCAL ELECTRICAL CODES. The wiring diagram is locatedinside the front panel. C24EA6 AND C24EA10 CURRENT DRAW Model Voltage Total kW 3 Phase Single Phase 125% of Minimum Wire Size L1 L2 L3
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C24EA SERIES ELECTRIC CONVECTION STEAMERS Water Supply Connection PLUMBING CONNECTIONS Connect the treated cold water supply line to WARNING: PLUMBING CONNECTIONS MUST 3 the /4" (19 mm) (male hose thread) inlet. COMPLY WITH APPLICABLE SANITARY, Connect the untreated cold water supply line to SAFETY AND PLUMBING CODES. 3 the /4" (19 mm) (male hose thread) inlet marked UNTREATED WATER. Water Requirements A water filter system is recommended for the water supply line going to the treated wa
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C24EA SERIES ELECTRIC CONVECTION STEAMERS • If you have purchased a water filtration system from Vulcan Hart, please follow the instructions provided with the water filtration system. At the time of installation you must register your steamer at www.vulcanhart.com/filterreg or use the reply card supplied with your unit. You will need to register your steamer at each filter change to ensure your standard and extended warranty is maintained. 1.5" (38 mm) MIN. 12" (305 mm) Drain Connection MAX. 72"
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C24EA SERIES ELECTRIC CONVECTION STEAMERS STARTUP 4. Close the compartment door. The cooking WARNING: THE STEAMER AND ITS PARTS and ready lights should now be lit, and ARE HOT. USE CARE WHEN OPERATING, steam should be heard entering the CLEANING OR SERVICING THE STEAMER. compartment. THE COOKING COMPARTMENT CONTAINS LIVE STEAM. STAY CLEAR WHILE OPENING 5. Check the drain line to be sure that water DOOR. from the cold water condensate valve is flowing through the drain line.
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OFF CONSTANT C24EA SERIES ELECTRIC CONVECTION STEAMERS OPERATION COOK Light (Red) WARNING: THE STEAMER AND ITS When lit, indicates steamer is in the cooking PARTS ARE HOT. USE CARE WHEN phase. OPERATING, CLEANING OR SERVICING THE STEAMER. THE COOKING Power On/Off Switch (Bottom COMPARTMENT CONTAINS LIVE STEAM. Compartment Only) STAY CLEAR WHILE OPENING DOOR. Power on/off switch with indicator light. DELIME Switch (Bottom Compartment Only) CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Automatical
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C24EA SERIES ELECTRIC CONVECTION STEAMERS suggested cooking times. Also refer to the COOKING GUILDELINES in this manual. Size, weight, pan loading and product quality will affect cooking times and should be adjusted to your own requirements. DAILY SHUTDOWN 1. Press the power switch to the OFF position. 2. Clean the compartment(s). EXTENDED SHUTDOWN 1. Press the power switch to the OFF position. 2. Allow to drain completely. 3. Turn off main power supply. 4. Turn off water supply. 5. Thoroughly c
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C24EA SERIES ELECTRIC CONVECTION STEAMERS CLEANING WARNING: DISCONNECT THE COMPARTMENTS ELECTRICAL POWER TO Wash the inside of the compartment with a THE MACHINE AND FOLLOW LOCKOUT / solution of warm water and non-chloride TAGOUT PROCEDURES BEFORE detergent. Rinse with warm water. CLEANING. Once a week, thoroughly clean the exposed surfaces (sides, front, door and top) with a damp COOKING COMPARTMENT DRAINS cloth and polish with a clean cloth. To remove discolorations, use a nonabrasive
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C24EA SERIES ELECTRIC 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 TM TM Cameo , talc or Zud First Impression . Always rub parallel to the polish lines or with the grain. Hard water will leave deposits that promote rust on stainless steel. Treated water from softeners or certain filters can eliminate these mineral deposits. O
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C24EA SERIES ELECTRIC CONVECTION STEAMERS MAINTENANCE Items Required (not provided) WARNING: THE STEAMER AND ITS PARTS ARE HOT. USE CARE WHEN OPERATING, • Deliming material (Recommend "Scale CLEANING OR SERVICING THE STEAMER. Release") THE COOKING COMPARTMENT CONTAINS LIVE STEAM. STAY CLEAR WHILE OPENING • Funnel DOOR. • Plastic or rubber gloves • Safety goggles or face shield WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM • Measuring cup A water treatment system is recommended for the steamer. Ref
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O C24EA SERIES ELECTRIC CONVECTION STEAMERS Note: Lights will illuminate on the delime switch and on the power switch, indicating that the deliming cycle has begun. The cycle will take about 60 minutes to complete. As the deliming cycle nears completion, the light on the power switch will turn off. Once the Funnel generator has completely drained, the light on the delime switch will turn off. This completes the deliming cycle. 9. It is necessary to rinse the generator of any residual deliming so
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C24EA SERIES ELECTRIC CONVECTION STEAMERS COOKING GUIDELINES The steamer steam cooks vegetables, the best results. Variables which affect cooking frankfurters, eggs in their shells, and certain other time include size, weight, thickness of foods, meats or food items at atmospheric pressure. temperature, density, previous condition of the foods (fresh, pre-blanched or frozen) and degree These cooking guidelines are suggestions only. of doneness desired. You should experiment with your food produc
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C24EA SERIES ELECTRIC CONVECTION STEAMERS PRODUCTS TO BE COOKED IN PERFORATED PANS PRODUCT TIME (MINUTES) QUANTITY PER PAN 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. Lobster Tail, Frozen 5 - 6 10 Lb. Lobster, Live, 10" - 12" 4 - 5 4 Salmon Fillets, Frozen, 8 ounce each 4 - 5 7 1/2 Lb. Scallops, Fresh 3 - 4 3 Lb. Scrod Fillets, Fresh 3 - 5 4 Lb. EGGS Hard Cooked 14 - 15 4 Doz. Soft Cooked 8 - 10 4 Doz. Soft Yoke
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C24EA SERIES ELECTRIC CONVECTION STEAMERS PRODUCT TIME (MINUTES) QUANTITY PER PAN VEGETABLES (Cont’d.) Broccoli Spears, Frozen 6 - 8 4 Lb. Spears, Fresh 4 - 6 5 Lb. Flowerettes, Frozen 4 - 6 5 Lb. Cabbage, Fresh, 1/6 Cut 6 - 8 5 Lb. Carrots Baby Whole, Frozen 6 - 8 7 Lb. Crinkle Cut, Frozen 7 - 8 4 Lb. Sliced, Fresh 9 - 11 9 Lb. Cauliflower, Flowerettes Frozen 4 - 6 4 Lb. Fresh 7 - 8 5 Lb. Celery, 1" Diagonal Cut 5 - 7 5 Lb. Corn Yellow Whole Kernel, Frozen 3 - 5 5 Lb. Cobbettes, Frozen 6 - 8 2
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C24EA SERIES ELECTRIC CONVECTION STEAMERS TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOMS POSSIBLE CAUSES REMEDY No main power source Check the power source or circuit Steamer not steaming breaker. Power switch in off position Press power switch to the on position. Door open Close door. Water not being supplied to Refer to symptom WATER NOT steamer BEING SUPPLIED TO STEAMER. Steamer not heating/ Excessive lime build up in the Descale the steamer (see steaming properly steamer REMOVAL OF LIME SCALE DEPOSITS). Door leak
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C24EA SERIES ELECTRIC CONVECTION STEAMERS NOTES — 19 —
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C24EA SERIES ELECTRIC CONVECTION STEAMERS SERVICE AND PARTS INFORMATION To obtain service and parts information concerning this steamer, contact the Vulcan-Hart Service Agency in your area (refer to listing supplied with the steamer), or contact the Vulcan-Hart Service Department at the address or phone number shown on the front cover of this manual. Parts and service are also available at www.vulcanhart.com. F35430 (05-07) PRINTED IN U.S.A. — 20 —
