Antunes, AJ VS-350 owner manual Maintenance continued, Variety Steamer

Variety Steamer

Maintenance (continued)

Double Baskets

Top Cover assy.

Black Manifold

Plate (w/ orifices)

O-ring

(must be

lubricated

daily)

Steam

Generator

Electrical

Housing

Cover

Drip Tray

		Black
		Drain
		Tubing
Diffuser		Pressure Relief
	Plunger (assembly)
Spray Tube
(w/ orifices)
	Lock
	Lever

Inlet Hose Assy.	Hi-Limit Thermostat
(w/ Strainer)
	(inside unit)

Older units came equipped with an external

resettable Hi-Limit Thermostat

Figure 8. Variety Steamer Components & Accessories

4.Wearing protective eyewear and gloves, pour delimer solution (not supplied) onto the generator surface (Figure 8). Be sure to follow the delimer manufacturer’s directions for proper mixture and use.

Caution

If a chemical cleaner/delimer is used, be sure it is safe to use on cast aluminum. Observe all pre- cautions and warnings on the product label.

5.Using a sponge or dry towel, remove the delimer solution from the generator. Then, rinse the gen- erator with clear water.

NOTE: To ensure proper steaming characteristics, some calcium/mineral deposits must be present on the generator surface. If, during cleaning, the sur- face does become free of calcium/mineral depos- its, add plain tap water to the surface and allow it to boil off. This may have to be repeated several times in order to formulate a thin coating of depos- its. If unsuccessful, see below.

NOTE: In soft water areas, it may be necessary to add a small amount of lime to the generator sur- face to “season” it. This will ensure proper steam- ing characteristics by producing a thin coating of calcium/mineral deposits on the generator surface. Seasoning mixture consists of 3/4 ounces (25ml/ 25cc) of baking soda, 3/4 ounces (25ml/25cc) of lime and 1 quart (950ml/950cc) of water. Stir mix-

ture and pour 1/4” deep into hot generator. After mixture is converted to steam, the remaining loose powder can be wiped off.

6.Plug power cord into electrical outlet

7.Turn Rocker Switch (power On/Off) to ON. Allow unit 30 minutes to warm up.

8.Use the Single Shot button to cycle unit three separate times to purge remaining delimer from generator.

Pressure Relief Plunger

The Pressure Relief Plunger (Figure 8) protects the equipment and user from any harm that can result if the orifices of the Black Manifold Plate (Figure 8) has not been cleaned according to the Daily Cleaning Procedures in this manual. When the orifices become restricted or clogged, steam pressure buiilds up within the black manifold plate. This pressure build-up even- tually forces the Pressure Relief Plunger to elevate and relieve the pressure, generating a loud “whistling” sound. If at any time this condition should occur, the unit must be cleaned according to the Daily Cleaning Proceduers in this manual. Maintenance procedures are not covered by warranty.

NOTE: Be sure that the Plunger Relief Valve is securely mounted to the Plunger Weldment.

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