9) While the reservoir is filling with water, pour 1 to 1 ½ quarts (about a third of a 1-gallon bottle) of
DISSOLVE
descaler solution into the water reservoir.
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While adding DISSOLVE
liquid or overflowing the reservoir.
10) After automatic fill ends, turn OFF the Main External Power Switch. See Figure 3-1.
11) Leave the door open and let the DISSOLVE® work for 1 hour.
12) At the end of 1 hour, set the ON/OFF lever to the OFF position.
13) Turn the power ON at the Main External Power Switch.
14) After the 3-minute drain cycle completes, turn the ON/OFF lever back ON. (NOTE: If the reservoir
does not fill, dry off the water probe assembly).
15) After filling stops, add 1/2 gallon of water to the reservoir. Do not overflow the reservoir.
16) Turn the ON/OFF lever OFF to start the drain cycle.
17) After the reservoir drains, set the ON/OFF lever to the ON position to refill the reservoir.
18) Close the cooking compartment door and set the timer for 20 minutes (ON/OFF Control Models:
set the control to ON.). The steamer heats to normal operating temperature.
19) After 20 minutes turn OFF ON/OFF controls and turn the ON/OFF lever to OFF.
20) The 3-minute drain cycle starts.
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This is the final rinse of the reservoir.
21) If the reservoir drains slowly even after being descaled, turn OFF the steamer and clean the
drains with a NSF approved drain cleaner.
22) Once the scale is removed and the drain flows freely, the steamer is ready for normal operation.
B. Operator's Troubleshooting Guide
The Troubleshooting Guide is a list of symptoms of problems that may be encountered during operation.
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"Problem" (left column) lists common operating problems.
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"Possible Cause" (center column) lists causes of problems in order they should be checked.
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"Remedy / Reference" (right column) lists fixes for problems from easiest to hardest.
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"Notes" in "Remedy / Reference column are at end of Table 3-1 Troubleshooting Guide.
ATTEMPTING TO REPAIR OR CORRECT PROBLEMS REQUIRING AN AUTHORIZED SERVICE
PROBLEM
Power indicator light
does not turn ON when
ON/OFF lever is in the
ON position.
Power ON and
SteamChef does not fill
descaler to the reservoir, pour it in slowly to avoid splashing the
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Table 3-1 Troubleshooting Guide
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Power turned OFF at main external
power switch.
ON/OFF lever not fully turned to the
ON position.
Inoperative controls or indicators.
Water supply to SteamChef shut OFF
Water line strainer and/or external filter
system clogged.
Gas Supply is turned OFF.
Water sensor is grounded by detergent
film, or scale.
Inoperative controls or solenoids.
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REMEDY/REFERENCE
Turn ON power at main external power
switch.
Turn lever to the ON position.
See Note 1
Open water supply lines.
Clean water supply strainer and/or
filter system. See Yearly Maintenance
in Chapter 7
Turn gas supply ON.
Rinse water sensor assembly
thoroughly with vinegar solution, as
described in Chapter 6, Shutdown and
Cleaning Procedure.
See Notes 1 and 5