Southbend STRE-3EZ, STRE-5EZ Service, Troubleshooting FLOWCHARTS, PROCEDURES, and Wiring Diagrams

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SERVICE

STRATOSTEAM COUNTERTOP STEAMER

SERVICE

WARNING

ADJUSTMENTS AND SERVICE WORK MAY BE PERFORMED ONLY BY A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN WHO IS EXPERIENCED IN, AND KNOWLEDGEABLE WITH, THE OPERATION OF COMMERCIAL COOKING EQUIPMENT. TO ASSURE YOUR CONFIDENCE, CONTACT YOUR AUTHORIZED SERVICE AGENCY FOR RELIABLE SERVICE, DEPENDABLE ADVICE OR OTHER ASSISTANCE, AND FOR GENUINE FACTORY PARTS.

NOTICE

INSTALLATION OF OTHER THAN GENUINE SOUTHBEND PARTS WILL VOID THE WARRANTY ON THIS EQUIPMENT.

A serial plate is located on the right side of the steamer, near the top right corner. A second serial plate is located on the rear of the steamer near the top left corner (see Figure 1).

Replacement parts (including parts not listed in this manual) may be ordered either through a Southbend Authorized Parts Distributor or a Southbend Authorized Service Agency.

When ordering parts, please supply the Model Number, Serial Number, Part Number, and Part Description.

This section contains troubleshooting flowcharts, procedures, and electric schematics to assist a qualified service technician in the servicing of a StratoSteam countertop steamer.

A description of how the steamer operates appears on the next page.

To remove a side panel (for access to the interior), remove the securing screw near the center of the bottom edge of the panel. To remove the top panel, remove the two securing screws on the rear face, then slide the top panel forward and off.

The door is field-reversible (contact Southbend for instructions).

TROUBLESHOOTING FLOWCHARTS, PROCEDURES, AND WIRING DIAGRAMS

Find the symptom below that corresponds to the malfunction, then turn to the corresponding page. Follow the flowchart on that page until the problem is solved.

Troubleshooting Flowchart, Procedure, or Wiring Diagram

Page

Troubleshooting Flowchart: Steamer Not Heating Up, “Power” Light Is Not Lit

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

22

Troubleshooting Flowchart: Buzzer Does Not Come On When Timer Runs Out

23

Troubleshooting Procedure: Heating Cartridge Check (at Contactor)

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Troubleshooting Procedure: Power Switch Check

25

Troubleshooting Procedure: Contactor Check

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Troubleshooting Procedure: Timer and Buzzer Check

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Troubleshooting Procedure: Door Switch Check

28

Troubleshooting Procedure: High Limit Thermostats Check

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Troubleshooting Procedure: Water-Level-Control Sensor Check

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Troubleshooting Procedure: Water Solenoid Check

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Wiring Diagram for 208/220/240 Volt Models

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StratoSteam Safety Precautions Introduction Location of Serial PlatesSpecifications DimensionsClearances Dimensions Electrical Requirements Water RequirementsDrain Requirements Startup OperationLocation of Water Trough OperationTroubleshooting by Operator ShutdownControls Cooking TipsSuggested Cooking Times Periodic DE-LIMING AS Needed Cleaning & MaintenanceDaily Cleaning and Maintenance STAINLESS-STEEL SurfacesCleaning & Maintenance Stratosteam Countertop Steamer Installation UnpackingMounting on Cabinet Base Attach Legs and BracketsAttach Legs and Brackets Stacking TWO SteamersLocation of Connections and Vents Water ConnectionElectrical Connection Electrical Connection Check the Installation SHUT-DOWN and WIPE-CLEAN SteamerCheck Steamer Operation Service Troubleshooting FLOWCHARTS, PROCEDURES, and Wiring DiagramsHOW the Steamer Operates How the Steamer Operates Steamer Not Heating Up, Power Light Is Not Lit Disconnect Power AT Circuit BreakerCheck water-level control sensor see Replace water solenoid Buzzer Does Not Come On When Timer Runs Out Disconnect Power AT Circuit Breaker Heating Cartridge Check at ContactorPower 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 Diagram PartsStructural Parts 3EZ 5EZSee parts list on previous Door Assembly Parts Door Switch Parts Control Panel Parts Heating Cartridges, Thermostats, and Contactor Parts Water-Train Parts Water Train PartsCabinet Base Parts Cabinet-Base Parts StratoSteam Countertop Steamer Models STRE-3EZ and STRE-5EZ