VHX SERIES STEAMERS - COMPONENT FUNCTION
COOKING COMPARTMENT CONTROLS
The upper section of the steamer consists of two separate cooking compartments. Each compartment functions independently with its own set of controls. Power is supplied to the controls only after the steam pressure rises above the compartment pressure switch setting to close the N.O. contacts.
Ready Light (Green) | When lit, indicates steamer is ready to cook. |
Cooking Light (Red) | When lit, indicates steamer is in a cooking cycle. |
Cooking Timer | Use to set desired cooking cycle time between |
| timer is set, the steam supply solenoid valve is energized to allow steam |
| into the cooking compartment but only after the boiler has reached its |
| operating pressure. Also, energizes the buzzer when time expires. |
Buzzer | Signals end of a cook cycle, must be turned off manually. |
Door Switch | Removes electrical power to the timer. If time is dialed on the cooking |
| timer and compartments are steaming, removes power to the steam |
| solenoid valve when the compartment door is opened. |
Steam Solenoid Valve | When energized, opens to allow steam into the cooking compartment |
| (normally closed valve). |
Compartment Pressure Switch . . . . | Supplies power to the controls only after the steam pressure rises above |
| approximately 3 psi to close the compartment pressure switch. The |
| switch remains closed as long as steam pressure stays above this |
| pressure. |
Manifold Pressure Gauge | Indicates the amount of steam pressure in manifold. The intake |
| valve should be adjusted so manifold pressure remains at 9 psi with both |
| compartments on. |
Steam Supply Manifold | Main steam supply line from the boiler for each cooking compartment. |
| Supplies steam up to the steam solenoid valve. |
Intake | Main steam supply |
| This valve should NOT be left fully OPEN to boiler steam supply. See |
| “INTAKE |
| “SERVICE PROCEDURES AND ADJUSTMENTS". |
F24700 (October 2001) |
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