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INSTALLATION &
OPERATION MANUAL
ELECTRIC COUNTER
CONVECTION
STEAMERS
MODELS
C24EA3
ML – 136037 208/240V 8.5KW PRO
ML – 136043 208/240V 8.5KW BASIC
ML – 136044 480V 9.25KW PRO
ML – 136045 480V 9.25KW BASIC
C24EA5
ML – 136038 208/240V 15.75KW PRO
ML – 136046 208/240V 15KW BASIC
ML – 136047 480V 15.75KW PRO
ML – 136048 480V 15KW BASIC
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VULCAN-HART 3600
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C24EA SERIES ELECTRIC COUNTER 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 INST ALLATION, ADJUSTMENT , ALTERATION, SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE CAN CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE, INJURY OR DEATH. READ THE INSTALLATION, OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY BEFORE INSTALLING OR SERVICING THIS EQUIPME
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C24EA SERIES ELECTRIC COUNTER CONVECTION STEAMERS TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT FOR YOUR SAFETY....................................................................................................... 2 INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................................... 5 GENERAL ......................................................................................................................................... 5 INSTA
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C24EA SERIES ELECTRIC COUNTER CONVECTION STEAMERS TABLE OF CONTENTS (CONTINUED) START UP (PROFESSIONAL MODEL) ........................................................................................11 OPERATION .............................................................................................................................12 Main Power Switch Light (Professional model) .................................................................12 Timer ................................
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C24EA SERIES ELECTRIC COUNTER CONVECTION STEAMERS INTRODUCTION UNPACKING GENERAL This steamer was inspected before leaving the Vulcan convection steamers are produced with factory. The transportation company assumes quality workmanship and material. Proper full responsibility for safe delivery upon installation, usage and maintenance will result acceptance of the shipment. Immediately after in many years of satisfactory performance. It is unpacking, check for possible shipping damage. suggested
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C24EA SERIES ELECTRIC COUNTER CONVECTION STEAMERS LOCATION ANCHORING STEAMER Allow space for plumbing and electrical 1. Place steamer in the desired location on the connections. Minimum clearance is 6" (15.2 countertop and mark four corners. Remove cm) on the back for proper air circulation. Allow the steamer and drill 1/2" holes as indicated in adequate access for operating and servicing Figure 1. the steamer (36" at the front of the steamer, 15" 2. Apply a bead of RTV or other NSF approved (38
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C24EA SERIES ELECTRIC COUNTER CONVECTION STEAMERS ELECTRICAL CONNECTION WARNING: ELECTRICAL AND GROUNDING The wiring diagram is located on the right side CONNECTIONS MUST COMPLY panel as you face the steamer. This steamer is WITH APPLICABLE PORTIONS hard wired. OF THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE AND/OR OTHER LOCAL ELECTRICAL CODES. Total Volts Hz Ph KW Per Phase Rated Amps Circuit Fuse 90°C KW Single Size Size Copper 3-Phase Amps Per Line Phase Amps or Min. L1-L2 L2-L3 L3-L1 L1 L2 L3 C
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C24EA SERIES ELECTRIC COUNTER CONVECTION STEAMERS If the water supply fails to meet these standards, PLUMBING CONNECTIONS it will be necessary to install a water conditioner on the generator water feed. The use of strainers WARNING: PLUMBING CONNECTIONS MUST or filters will not remove minerals from the COMPLY WITH APPLICABLE water. SANITARY, SAFETY AND PLUMBING CODES. Water Supply Connection Water Requirements Connect the treated cold water supply line to the 3/4" (19 mm) (male hose threa
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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. 96 (latest edition). — 9 —
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C24EA SERIES ELECTRIC COUNTER CONVECTION STEAMERS OPERATION Cooking Light (Professional model only) CONTROLS The cooking light indicates that the steamer is in Drain Handle (Basic model only) the cooking cycle. Push the handle in to turn on the steamer. Pull Timer the handle out to turn off and drain the steamer. Set the cooking time (0 to 60 minutes). Steam cooking will begin when the door is closed. The Note: Controls for the Basic and Professional cooking cycle will be interrupted if the door
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C24EA SERIES ELECTRIC COUNTER CONVECTION STEAMERS 8. Close compartment door and let cooking SHUTDOWN cycle finish. When timer returns to 0, the Pull drain handle until it stops. The power light buzzer will sound, signaling the end of the will turn off before the handle stops. Leave the cooking cycle. To silence the buzzer, turn compartment door open to allow the inside to the timer dial to OFF. dry out. 9. To shut down the steamer, pull the handle to turn off and drain. Leave the compartment doo
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C24EA SERIES ELECTRIC COUNTER CONVECTION STEAMERS 7. Open the compartment door and observe When the ready light is on, set the timer to 5 that steam supply to the compartment stops minutes. The cooking light will illuminate. When and that the cooking light is OFF. the buzzer sounds, turn the timer to the OFF position. The steamer is ready to cook. 8. Close compartment door and let cooking cycle finish. When timer returns to 0, the buzzer will sound, signaling the end of the STEAMING cooking c
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C24EA SERIES ELECTRIC COUNTER CONVECTION STEAMERS CLEANING WARNING: DISCONNECT THE COMPARTMENT ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE Wash the inside of the compartment with a MACHINE AND FOLLOW LOCKOUT / solution of warm water and non-chloride TAGOUT PROCEDURES BEFORE CLEANING. detergent. Rinse with warm water. Once a week, thoroughly clean the exposed surfaces (sides, front, door and top) with a COOKING COMPARTMENT DRAIN damp cloth and polish with a clean cloth. To Keep compartment drain running fr
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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. 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 COUNTER CONVECTION STEAMERS MAINTENANCE WARNING: THE STEAMER AND ITS PARTS Items Required (not provided) ARE HOT. USE CARE WHEN • Deliming material OPERATING, CLEANING OR • Funnel SERVICING THE STEAMER. THE • Plastic or rubber gloves COOKING COMPARTMENT CONTAINS LIVE STEAM. STAY • Safety goggles or face shield CLEAR WHEN OPENING DOOR. • Measuring cup • 1-gallon container for mixing deliming solution WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM • Petrol-Gel Lubricant or equiva
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C24EA SERIES ELECTRIC COUNTER CONVECTION STEAMERS 5. Pour deliming solution into the steam 3. Prepare deliming solution according to the generator slowly to avoid spillage. instructions on the deliming material package. Follow all manufacturer's 6. Remove funnel from delime port then rinse instructions. port with clean water. 4. Remove delime port cap on top of unit and 7. Lightly coat delime port threads with Petrol- insert funnel into delime port. Gel then install delime port cap. Cap must be
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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. The generator drains automatically for approximately 15 minutes after the power switch is turned OFF on the Professional model, or the drain handle is pulled on the Basic model. — 17 —
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C24EA SERIES ELECTRIC COUNTER CONVECTION STEAMERS COOKING HINTS than 15 minutes of cooking time. When a cover The steamer efficiently cooks vegetables and is used, approximately one-third additional other foods for immediate serving. Steam cooking cooking time is necessary. should be carefully time controlled. Keep hot food holding-time to a minimum to produce the most Cooking time for frozen foods depends on the appetizing results. Prepare small batches. Cook amount of defrosting required. If t
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C24EA SERIES ELECTRIC COUNTER CONVECTION STEAMERS PRODUCTS TO BE COOKED IN SOLID PANS PRODUCT TIME (MINUTES) WEIGHT PER PAN Eggs, Scrambled 9 - 12 8 Doz. Rice, Long Grain (Cover with 4 cups water/lb.) 23 - 25 2 Lb. Pasta (Place perforated pan inside solid pan, cover with cold water) Spaghetti – Regular/Vermicelli 10 - 15 Macaroni - Shells/Elbows 13 - 18 Noodles - 1/2" Wide 10 - 15 Lasagna Noodles 13 - 18 Frozen Casseroles, Lasagna 33 - 35 Full Pan Meat Loaf, 3-5 Lb. Each 38 - 40 15 Lb. Beef Grou
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C24EA SERIES ELECTRIC COUNTER CONVECTION STEAMERS PRODUCTS TO BE COOKED IN PERFORATED PANS PRODUCT TIME (MINUTES) WEIGHT 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 Per Pan 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 D
