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MODEL HC24EA SERIES
ELECTRIC COUNTERTOP
CONVECTION STEAMERS
ML-136041 HC24EA3 208/240 V. 9.25KW PRO
ML-136042 HC24EA5 208/240 V. 15.75KW PRO
ML-136049 HC24EA3 208/240 V. 8.5KW BASIC
ML-136050 HC24EA3 480 V. 9.25KW PRO
ML-136051 HC24EA3 480 V. 8.5KW BASIC
ML-136052 HC24EA5 208/240 V. 15KW BASIC
ML-136053 HC24EA5 480 V. 15.75KW PRO
ML-136054 HC24EA5 480 V. 15KW BASIC
701 S. RIDGE AVENUE
TROY, OHIO 45374-0001
1-888-4HOBART
www.hobartcorp.com F-35432 (June 2006)
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HC24EA SERIES ELECTRIC COUNTERTOP 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 INSTALLING O
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HC24EA SERIES ELECTRIC COUNTERTOP CONVECTION STEAMERS TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT FOR YOUR SAFETY....................................................................................................... 2 INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................................... 5 GENERAL ......................................................................................................................................... 5 I
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HC24EA SERIES ELECTRIC COUNTERTOP 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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HC24EA SERIES ELECTRIC COUNTERTOP CONVECTION STEAMERS INTRODUCTION UNPACKING GENERAL This steamer was inspected before leaving the Hobart 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. sugges
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HC24EA SERIES ELECTRIC COUNTERTOP 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
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HC24EA SERIES ELECTRIC COUNTERTOP CONVECTION STEAMERS ELECTRICAL CONNECTION WARNING: ELECTRICAL AND GROUNDING The wiring diagram is located on the right side CONNECTIONS MUST COMPLY WITH AP- panel as you face the steamer. This steamer is PLICABLE PORTIONS OF THE NATIONAL hard wired. ELECTRICAL CODE AND/OR OTHER LOCAL ELECTRICAL CODES. Total Volts Hz Ph KW Per Phase Rated Amps Circuit Fuse KW Single Size Size 3-Phase Amps per Line Phase Amps** or L1-L2 L2-L3 L3-L1 L1 L2 L3 Circuit
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HC24EA SERIES ELECTRIC COUNTERTOP 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 SANITARY, water. SAFETY AND PLUMBING CODES. Water Supply Connection Water Requirements Connect the treated cold water supply line to the Proper water quality ca
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HC24EA SERIES ELECTRIC COUNTERTOP 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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HC24EA SERIES ELECTRIC COUNTERTOP 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
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HC24EA SERIES ELECTRIC COUNTERTOP 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 will buzzer will sound, signaling the end of the turn off before the handle stops. Leave the cooking cycle. To silence the buzzer, turn compartment door open to allow the inside to dry. the timer dial to OFF. 9. To shut down the steamer, pull the handle to turn off and drain. Leave compartment doors E
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HC24EA SERIES ELECTRIC COUNTERTOP CONVECTION STEAMERS 8. Close compartment door and let cooking When the ready light is on, set the timer to 5 cycle finish. When timer returns to 0, the minutes. The cooking light will illuminate. When buzzer will sound, signaling the end of the the buzzer sounds, turn the timer to the OFF cooking cycle. To silence the buzzer, turn position. The steamer is ready to cook. the timer dial to OFF. 9. To shut down the steamer, turn off the power STEAMING switch. Le
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HC24EA SERIES ELECTRIC COUNTERTOP CONVECTION STEAMERS CLEANING COMPARTMENT WARNING: DISCONNECT THE ELECTRICAL POWER TO Wash the inside of the compartment with a THE MACHINE AND FOLLOW solution of warm water and non-chloride LOCKOUT / TAGOUT PROCE- detergent. Rinse with warm water. DURES BEFORE CLEANING. 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 remove discolorations, use
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HC24EA SERIES ELECTRIC COUNTERTOP 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 deposit
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HC24EA SERIES ELECTRIC COUNTERTOP CONVECTION STEAMERS MAINTENANCE WARNING: THE STEAMER AND ITS PARTS • 1-gallon container for mixing deliming ARE HOT. USE CARE WHEN OPERATING, solution CLEANING OR SERVICING THE STEAMER. • Petrol-Gel Lubricant or equivalent food- THE COOKING COMPARTMENT CONTAINS grade grease for coating deliming port LIVE STEAM. STAY CLEAR WHEN OPENING threads DOOR. Note: Deliming solution may cause the surface of aluminum measuring tools to tarnish or etch.
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HC24EA SERIES ELECTRIC COUNTERTOP CONVECTION STEAMERS 8. Turn power switch ON. 6. Push drain lever in to close the drain valve and turn the unit on. 9. When ready light comes on, turn cooking timer on for 3 minutes to delime the steam 7. Pour deliming solution into the steam tubes and nozzles. generator slowly to avoid spillage. 10.After 40 minutes, turn power switch OFF 8. Immediately remove funnel from delime port and allow steam generator to completely then rinse port with clean water. drain,
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HC24EA SERIES ELECTRIC COUNTERTOP CONVECTION STEAMERS DRAINING THE GENERATOR Drain the generator 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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HC24EA SERIES ELECTRIC COUNTERTOP 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.
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HC24EA SERIES ELECTRIC COUNTERTOP 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
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HC24EA SERIES ELECTRIC COUNTERTOP 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
