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xDepending on initial food temperature and density, most foods should be rethermalized to a serving
temperature in 10 to 40 minutes.
xAlways check internal temperature of food with a thermometer to determine when it has been
rethermalized to a safe temperature (160° to 170°F).
xRemember that this unit is equipped with an energy saving feature. This automatically drops the
compartment into the standby heat mode, after an hour of operating in the manual mode without
interruption (such as opening the door). If Cooking times longer than the 60 minutes are required to
rethermalize a particular load of food, it will be necessary to reset this timer circuit. To reset the
timer without interrupting the continuous cooking of the unit either quickly open and close the
cooking compartment door, or switch the TIMED/MANUAL switch to timed and back to manual
NOTE: Cooking times may be longer for some foods and/or larger loads, especially when using 6
kW SteamChef¥ 3 models.
D. SHUTDOWN AND CLEANING PROCEDURE
This procedure should be performed at the end of each day or shift.
1. Open the steamer door and allow steamer to cool.
2. Turn the ON/OFF lever counter-clockwise (up) so that the white reference marker on the lever is
pointing directly left to turn the power OFF, de-energize all controls and drain the steamer. The
steamer will begin a 3-minute drain rinse cycle to clean the drain system.
3. Remove any spilled food from the surface of the KleanShield¥. Never push solid food remnants
down the KleanShield¥ opening or the reservoir drain opening.
4. Remove the slide racks, fan guard and KleanShield¥. Wash and rinse slide racks, fan guard and
KleanShield¥ separately or clean them in a dishwasher according to health requirements.
5. Remove any spilled food from inside compartment and clear any residue from the drain valve and
the KleanShield¥ drain opening. Clean the interior of the compartment thoroughly, to remove all
WARNING
Do not use a hose or water jet to clean this appliance.
WARNING
Inside of steamer stays hot for a long time. Be careful
when cleaning inside steamer compartment.
CAUTION
When cleaning do not pick up or tilt the SteamChef¥ 3. If it is absolutely
necessary to move a SteamChef¥ 3 for cleaning, turn OFF power at the main
external power supply switch.
Catastrophic damage can result from shifting the SteamChef¥ 3 more than 10˚
out of level while power is turned on at the main external power supply switch.
The steamer MUST BE LEVEL BOTH FRONT TO BACK AND SIDE TO SIDE in
all mounting arrangements.