Vulcan-Hart 52396, VSX4, VSX5, 52398, 52399, VSX3, 52397 Operation, Controls, Preheat, Cook, Shutdown

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OPERATION

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.

CONTROLS

 

Main Power switch

 

ON

The boiler will automatically fill and begin heating to the preset temperature.

OFF

The boiler will drain.

DELIME

Closes the drain valve while CLR liquid is being poured into the generator

 

during the Delime procedure.

Ready light

Indicates the temperature has reached 205°F and that the steamer is ready

 

to begin cooking.

Cooking light

Indicates that a cooking cycle is in progress.

Timer

Set the cooking time (0 to 60 minutes) — steam cooking will begin when the

 

door is closed. The cooking cycle will be interrupted if the door is open

 

during the cooking cycle; resume cooking by closing the door.

 

When done, a buzzer sounds and steam stops being supplied to the cooking

 

chamber. Turn the timer OFF to stop the buzzer.

Delime Generator light

Indicates that lime scale deposits have accumulated in the steam generator

 

and that a DELIME procedure should be performed at the next convenient

 

opportunity. See Maintenance, page 12.

PREHEAT

 

Turn the main power switch ON. When the READY light comes on, set the timer to 1 minute to preheat the compartment. This should be done when the steamer is first used for the day or whenever the chamber is cold. The door should be closed during the preheat cycle. COOKING light is lit.

When the buzzer sounds, turn the timer to OFF. The steamer is now ready to cook.

COOK

After the preheat cycle, the READY light should be ON.

Place pans of food in the cooking chamber. Close the door. Set the timer. Steam flows into the compartment and the COOKING light is lit. Opening the door will interrupt cooking; resume by closing the door.

At the end of the cooking cycle, the COOKING light goes off, the buzzer sounds and steam stops being supplied to the cooking chamber. To stop the buzzer, turn the timer to OFF.

SHUTDOWN

Turn the main power switch OFF — the boiler will automatically blow down. Leave the compartment door open to allow the inside to dry out.

For an extended shutdown, turn the main power switch OFF; turn power and water supply OFF.

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Contents MLS 52396, 52397, 52398 Unpacking InstallationGeneral LocationAnchoring Steamer Without Legs Stacking KITElectrical Connection Water Quality Plumbing ConnectionsDrain Connections Vent HoodTesting Procedure Preheat OperationControls CookFrozen Food Items Cooking HintsPreparation Acceptable Pan SizesCleaning Weekly, or more often if necessaryWeight PER PAN Cooking GuidelinesSeafood Fruit Removal of Lime Scale Deposits MaintenanceService Cold Water Condenser