STRATOSTEAM COUNTERTOP STEAMEROPERATION

OPERATION

NOTICE: WATER SPECIFICATION

To meet warranty requirements, supply water must meet the following specification:

Total Dissolved Solids (TDS)

60 PPM or less

Hardness

2 Grains (35 PPM) or less

pH Factor

7.0 to 7.5

STARTUP

Fill steamer with 3.0 gallons of water through upper trough as shown in Figure 3. Turn control lever to “ON” position (see Figure 4). The steamer will fill automatically and be ready for cooking in about four minutes.

Figure 3

Location of Water Trough

OPERATION

CAUTION

HOT STEAM WILL ESCAPE WHEN DOOR IS BEING OPENED. TO PREVENT BURNS KEEP HANDS AND FACE AWAY FROM STEAM.

When turned ON, the steamer operates continuously. To save water and electricity, turn the control lever to OFF when the steamer is not in use.

Suggested cooking times for various foods are shown in the table in the following section. Pan specifications are shown on page 4.

The door may be opened or closed at any time. The steamer temporarily shuts off while the door is open. Timer can be used as a reminder to the operator. The timer does NOT turn the steamer on or off!

When low water indicator light turns ON, fill steamer with water.

Periodically check drain pan for water accumulation, empty drain pan if necessary.

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Southbend STRE-5EZ, STRE-3EZ owner manual Operation, Location of Water Trough, Startup

STRE-5EZ, STRE-3EZ specifications

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