Southbend EZ24-5 - Manual (Page 8)

INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, PAN STEAMERS, MODELS EZ24-3, EZ24-5
MANUAL 1195731 rev0 (11/22/2011) 8 HEAVY DUTY STEAM
4.0 PERFORMANCE CHECK
WARNING: The steamer and its parts are hot. Use care when
operating, cleaning or servicing the steamer. The cooking
compartment contains live steam and hot water. Stay clear while
opening the door.
Once the steamer has been installed, thoroughly test the steamer before operation.
1. Check that door opens and closes for proper operation.
2. Inspect the door gasket to ensure there is no damage.
3. Check without water in the steamer and with “CONTINUOUS” cooking mode selected, that
the “LOW WATER” indicator and alarm comes on within 10 minutes of a cold start.
4. Open compartment door and pour in water up to the “Water Level” mark located at back of
compartment.
5. Select TIMED COOKING mode with the power switch and set the timer to the OFF
position.
6. Close door and wait approximately 10 minutes for the READY indicator to illuminate which
will indicate the unit is up to proper operating temperature.
7. Open the door to verify the cavity has reached cooking temperature. Water in the bottom
of the cooking cavity should be between 200 to 210°F.
8. Set the timer to 5 minutes and close the door to initiate the cooking cycle. The COOKING
indicator should illuminate. Allow the timed cooking cycle to complete, verifying that the
end of cycle buzzer sounds and the COOKING indicator is out. The ‘READY’ light will
illuminate.
BEFORE FIRST USE
Clean the protective oils from all surfaces of the steamer. Use a non-corrosive, grease
dissolving commercial cleaner, following manufacturer’s directions. Rinse thoroughly and wipe
dry with a soft clean cloth.
WARNING: The steamer and its parts are hot. Use care when
operating, cleaning or servicing the steamer. The cooking
compartment contains live steam. Stay clear when opening door.