Southbend STRE-5EZ - Manual (Page 7)

S TRATO S TEAM EZ C OUNTERTOP S TEAMER O PERATION
O WNER ’ S M ANUAL 1189953 (10/08) P AGE 7 OF 56
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PERATION
NOTICE: WATER SPECIFICATION
To meet warranty requirements, supply water must meet the following specification:
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS)............60 PPM or less
Hardness...........................................2 Grains (35 PPM) or less
pH Factor ..........................................7.0 to 7.5
Chlorine and/or bromine ...................1 PPM or less
S TARTUP
Fill steamer with 3.0 gallons of water through upper trough as shown in Figure 3. Also pour 2.0 gallons of water
directly into the steamer cavity. Turn the control lever to ON position and set the Cook-Idle switch to COOK MODE
(see Figure 4). The steamer cavity will finish filling automatically (drawing water from the reservoir on the top of the
steamer) and be ready for cooking in about four minutes.
Figure 3
Location of Water Trough
Removable Cover
Water Trough
O PERATION
CAUTION
HOT STEAM WILL ESCAPE WHEN DOOR IS BEING OPENED. TO PREVENT BURNS KEEP HANDS AND
FACE AWAY FROM STEAM.
To save water and electricity, set the Cook-Idle switch to IDLE MODE and/or turn the control lever to OFF when the
steamer is not in use. Idle Mode will hold the water temperature in the range 120°F to 190°F. When ready to cook,
set the Cook-Idle switch to COOK MODE and wait approximately 2-3 minutes before starting to cook food.
Suggested cooking times for various foods are shown in the table in the following section.
Pan specifications are shown on page 4.
The door may be opened or closed at any time. The steamer temporarily shuts off while the door is open.
Timer can be used as a reminder to the operator. The timer does NOT turn the steamer on or off!
When the Low Water indicator light turns ON, pour additional water into the water trough on the top of the steamer.
Periodically check drain pan for water accumulation, empty drain pan if necessary.