Lincoln Comprehensive Guide to Daily Care and Troubleshooting for Fresh-O-Matic Steamers

DAILY CARE

TURN SWITCH OFF

1.Lift out removable aluminum food tray. Clean thoroughly.

2.Brush out crumbs in food tray compartment.

AFTER FRESH-O-MATIC HAS BECOME COOL

1.Remove cover. Clean thoroughly.

2.Wipe food tray casting with damp cloth.

3.If necessary, scour food tray casting with a nylon soap pad. Wipe casting clean.

4.Open all steam vent holes with paper clip.

5.Wipe exterior with damp cloth. Do not use scouring powders or abrasive cleaners on front panel.

6.Put cover back on.

Before using for first time each day, pre-heat the Fresh-O-Matic and pump the handle several times to free any particles that may be in the steam vent holes; wipe away the particles and the Fresh-O-Matic is ready for use.

OCCASSIONAL CLEANING

1.Move Fresh-O-Matic to edge of work surface so that screw cap, located under unit directly below water gauge, can be reached.

2.Remove screw cap, drain and flush with clean water.

WEAR-EVER®FRESH-O-MATIC TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM	REASON / SOLUTION
No Handle Resistance	￿ Check power source
	￿ Air in line – Heat unit; Pump handle to get air out of
	line (10-15 times)
	￿ Water level fell below valve – Fill unit with water
Light Constantly Red	￿ Unit overused – Allow unit more time to recove
	NOTE: Light will stay lit during start-up (20 minutes)
Water Under Unit	￿ Drain Valve may be open – tighten closed
	￿ Condensation from lid may be running down back of
	unit – wipe lid completely dry.
Water On Plate	￿ Unit was pumped excessively – Allow 30 seconds
	between pumps
No Steam	￿ Unit was pumped excessively – Allow 30 seconds
	between pumps
	￿ Water level too low
	￿ Starting too quick – Allow 20 minutes for start-up
	￿ Possible line “foul-up” – Use distilled water only
	￿ Holes plugged – Use perforated food tray only

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