Southbend STRE-3D owner manual Check that water-supply pressure is adequate

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STRATOSTEAM COUNTERTOP STEAMER

SERVICE

Figure 12

Steamer Not Heating Up Properly or Not Cooking Properly, “Power” Light is Lit

Steamer not heating properly or not cooking properly,

“Power” light is lit.

Turn off steamer and check that it drains completely. If steamer does not drain, check drain path for obstructions. Turn steamer back on and wait 10 minutes.

 

Is water level at

 

No

Yes

normal level in cavity?

 

 

Check that water-supply pressure is adequate.

DISCONNECT POWER AT CIRCUIT BREAKER

Check door switch (see page 29).

No

Door switch OK?

Yes

Replace door switch.

Reconnect door switch lead wires.

Check water solenoid (see page 32).

No

Water solenoid OK?

Yes

 

 

 

DISCONNECT POWER AT CIRCUIT BREAKER

Check high-limit thermostats (see page 30).

No

High-limit thermostats OK?

Yes

 

 

 

Replace high-limit

thermostats as necessary.

Check resistance between heating-cartridge contactor terminals and replace heating cartridges as necessary (see page 25).

Check water-level control sensor (see page 31).

 

Water-level control

 

No

Yes

sensor OK?

 

 

 

 

Replace water solenoid.

Check for loose or broken wires (see wiring diagram).

If wiring is OK, remove screen

from strainer and clean or

replace as necessary.

Reassemble, reconnect, and recheck the steamer. If water still does not enter the steamer, examine the water solenoid and inline Y strainer for obstructions or deposits. Clean or replace as necessary.

Replace water-level

control sensor.

Check contactor (see page 27).

 

No

 

Contactor OK?

 

Yes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Replace contactor.

 

 

Check for loose or broken

 

 

 

 

 

wires (see wiring diagram).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If wiring is OK, check that

 

 

 

 

 

heating cartridges are secure

 

 

 

 

 

(tighten to 75 inch-pounds of

 

 

 

 

 

 

torque).

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Contents StratoSteam Safety Precautions Location of Serial Plates IntroductionClearances SpecificationsDimensions Right Side View DimensionsDrain Requirements Electrical RequirementsWater Requirements Operation Troubleshooting by OperatorOperation StartupCooking Tips ControlsSuggested Cooking Times STAINLESS-STEEL Surfaces Cleaning & MaintenanceDaily Cleaning and Maintenance Periodic DE-LIMING AS NeededStratosteam Countertop Steamer Cleaning & Maintenance Unpacking InstallationAttach Legs Attach LegsStacking TWO Steamers Installation on CountertopAttach to Countertop Mounting on Cabinet BaseDrain Connection Location of Connections and VentsWater Connection Water DrainWater Connection Electrical Connection Electrical ConnectionCheck Steamer Operation Check the InstallationSHUT-DOWN and WIPE-CLEAN Steamer Troubleshooting FLOWCHARTS, PROCEDURES, and Wiring Diagrams ServiceHOW the Steamer Operates How the Steamer Operates Disconnect Power AT Circuit Breaker Steamer Not Heating Up, Power Light Is Not LitCheck that water-supply pressure is adequate Buzzer Does Not Come On When Timer Runs Out Heating Cartridge Check at Contactor Disconnect Power AT Circuit BreakerPower Switch Check Contactor Check Timer and Buzzer Check Door Switch Check High-Limit Thermostats Check Water-Level-Control Sensor Check Water Solenoid Check Wiring Diagram for 208/220/240 Volt Models Wiring Diagram for 480 Volt Models Parts Parts DiagramStructural Parts See parts list on previous Door Assembly Parts Door Switch Parts Control Panel Parts Heating Cartridges, Thermostats, and Contactor Parts Water Train Parts Water-Train Parts Cabinet Base Parts Cabinet-Base Parts Stratosteam Countertop Steamer Stratosteam Countertop Steamer StratoSteam Countertop Steamer Models STRE-3D and STRE-5D
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