Initial Systems Inspections

GENERAL:

This section contains information for you to test and fa- miliarize yourself with the operation of the Steam-Tech. After the cooker is completely assembled, all packag- ing materials removed, and all service connections are made, all systems must be given a thorough check-out before being put into operation. Be sure that the cooking compartment is empty, and both pan support racks are in place. Confirm that all service connections are cor- rect. Close the cooking compartment door, and turn the timer knob to the “off” position.

WARM-UP:

Push the power switch to the “on” position. You will hear water entering the unit through the solenoid valve, fill- ing the generator. Once the water level in the generator has reached the appropriate level, the solenoid valve will close, and the heater will energize. After a short time (approximately 10 minutes, depending on heater pow- er), the green “ready” light will come on, indicating that the unit is ready to make steam.

TIMER STEAM MODE:

Set the selector/timer knob to 10 minutes and close the door. Your will hear steam flow entering the cavity, and cold water flow into the drain. When the timer reaches 0 minutes, the buzzer will sound. The buzzer is silenced by returning the selector/timer knob to the “off” position. The green ready light will stay illuminated.

CONSTANT STEAM MODE:

The constant steam mode overrides all other cooking modes. This mode is entered by turning the selector/ timer knob to the constant steam position on the dial (green area). With the knob set for constant steam and the door closed, you should hear steam enter the cavity and cold water flow into the drain.

OPTIONAL STEAM & HOLD MODE:

If your cooker is equipped with the “Steam and Hold” option, you enter this mode by placing the mode switch to the “Hold” position (Refer to the optional hold feature section on page 7). This mode only works if the steam- ing cycle has been completed and door is left closed. To

test the “hold” feature, use the following procedure:

Step 1: With a cold compartment, turn power switch to “on.”

Step 2: Immediately put the mode selector to “hold.”

Step 3: After 3 minutes open the door and touch the wall of the cavity to see if it is warm.

Step 4: If the wall is warm, then test is complete. Return hold mode to “off.”

OPTIONAL DIGITAL CONTROL TIMER:

To begin, turn the power switch to “on.” The cooker au- tomatically fills the generator and begins the preheat. At the end of the preheat function, a green “ready” light will be illuminated.

For “constant steam” operation, place the mode selec- tor switch to the “constant steam” position. You should hear steam enter the cavity and the cold water entering the drain. This action overrides the digital timer even if the timer was counting down prior to selection of the “constant steam” function. To check for proper operation of the digital timer, do the following:

Step 1: Select “timed steam” mode

Step 2: Press “clear” on display and it should read “00:00.”

Step 3: Enter 2 minutes into timer.

Step 4: Press “start” on digital timer pad

Step 5: Listen for steam entering cavity with steaming completed at end of cycle. If your unit has the “Steam and Hold” option, follow the instructions in the optional steam and hold mode section on page 7.

SHUT-DOWN:

No special procedure is necessary for shutting the unit down. Simply press the power switch into the “off” posi- tion.

CAUTION:

When the unit is not in use, leave the cook- ing compartment door slightly ajar to prolong the life of the door gasket.

OPERATION

CONTROLS & INDICATORS:

The controls and indicators used to operate the Steam- Tech pressureless steam cooker are listed and described in the controls and indicators locations on page 8.

OPERATING PROCEDURES:

This section includes general instructions for daily op- eration of the Steam-Tech pressureless steam cooker. You should review the initial systems inspection section thoroughly if you are unfamiliar with the functions of the Steam-Tech. If you require more detailed technical infor- mation on the Steam-Tech’s various systems and their

functions, please refer to the principles of operation sec- tion of this manual.

START-UP & PREHEATING:

The Steam-Tech pressureless steam cooker requires no start-up procedure. Simply press the power switch into the “on” position. The steam generator will fill up with water. Once full, the heater will automatically preheat the water in the generator to 195°F. This will take ap- proximately 10 minutes. When the generator is ready to create steam the green ready light will come on.