CLEANING
WARNING: DISCONNECT THE ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE MACHINE AND FOLLOW LOCKOUT / TAGOUT PROCEDURES.
Do not apply food oils or petroleum lubricants to the door gasket.
At the end of the day, turn the main power switch OFF (automatic blowdown drains the boiler tank). Allow compartments to cool. Remove pans and side racks and wash in a sink. Remove any food sediment from compartment bottoms. Wash compartment interior with mild detergent and warm water, rinse and wipe dry. Do not use steel wool on stainless steel surfaces. Replace side racks.
Wash the gasket and sealing surface of the compartment door daily with mild detergent and warm water, rinse with clean water and wipe dry.
Turn handwheel fully counterclockwise to retract the gasket plate and avoid pressure on the door gasket when the steamer is not in use.
Wipe all solids away from the drain opening to prevent clogging. Remove, clean and replace the stainless steel strainer if food or dirt accumulates. If greasy foods have been cooked, operate the steamer to dissolve and drain away grease. Close door, seal compartment, set timer and, at frequent intervals, pull out and release the operating handle to blow steam through the drain valve.
