Cleveland SteamCraft 21-CGA-5 Use And Care Instructions Manual
Cleveland steamcraft 21-cga-5 steamers: user guide
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- Page 1 Operators Manual Use and Care Instructions ® Gas Models, SteamCraft Ultra 5, Ultra 10 ® Series: SteamCraft Model Nos. 21CGA5, 24CGA10 1333 East 179 Street Cleveland, Ohio 44110 Phone: (216) 481-4900 Fax: (216) 481 3782 Part No. CGA-OPM Rev. A 10/04...
- Page 2 ALL SERVICE MUST BE PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED CLEVELAND RANGE AUTHORIZED TECHNICIAN. Cleveland Range, LLC, strongly recommends the use of non-slip draining anti- fatigue mats (not included) rated for use in wet, greasy, or dry work areas to help prevent slipping and / or falling injuries. Obtain the best mats for your needs from your local supplier.
- Page 3 CLEVELAND RANGE agrees to repair or replace, at its option, f.o.b. factory, any part which proves to be defective due to defects in material or workmanship during the warranty period, providing the equipment has been unaltered, and has been PROPERLY INSTALLED, MAINTAINED, AND OPERATED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CLEVELAND RANGE OWNER’S...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Chapter CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION …………………………………………………………………………… A. Free Start-Up Program………………………………………………………………………………… B. Gas Leak Instructions...……………………………………………………………………………….. C. Operational Safety……………………………………………………………………………………... D. Product Information………..…………………………………………………………………………... CHAPTER 2 GENERAL OPERATION ………………………………………………………………….. A. MAIN EXTERNAL POWER SWITCH………………………………………………………………... B. DOOR INTERLOCK SWITCH (OPTIONAL)………………………………………………………… C. POWER ON (AUTOMATIC FILL)……………………………………………………………………. D. LIGHTING AND SHUTDOWN INSTRUCTIONS…………………………………………………… E. -
Page 6: Table Of Contents
Chapter CHAPTER 5 SHUTDOWN AND CLEANING PROCEDURES ………………………………………. A. STEAM GENERATOR BLOWDOWN……………………………………………………………….. 1. Power OFF (Automatic Blowdown) …………………………….……………………………….. 2. Blowdown Frequency…………………………….………………………………………………... 3. Blowdown Procedure.…………………………….……………………………………………….. B. SHUTDOWN AND CLEANING……………………………………………………………………….. CHAPTER 6 PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING …………………….. A. MAINTENANCE………………………………………………………………………………………... 1. Maintenance Records…………………………….……………………………………………….. 2. -
Page 7: Chapter 1 Introduction
Installation and Maintenance Manual. Free Start-Up Program Cleveland Range’s “Free Start-Up” is designed to help owners and operators get the most from their Cleveland Range equipment. Performance Check-Out: Contact your Cleveland Range maintenance and repair center for your Performance Check-Out. -
Page 8: Operational Safety
• Do not light or start any appliance • Do not touch any electrical switch • Do not use any phone in building • Immediately call gas supplier from a phone away from building • Follow gas supplier’s instructions • If gas supplier cannot be reached: call fire department C. - Page 9 8. Do NOT cut off or remove or alter the grounding prong 9. Inspect gas flue exhaust periodically for signs of sooting or blockage 10. Contact a qualified Cleveland Range authorized service representative to service steamer(s) if any improper operation of the burner system is suspected 11.
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Page 10: Product Information
D. Product Information Gas Flue Exhaust Descaling Port Descaling Port Timer Controls ON / OFF Switch TIMED / MANUAL Switch Descaling Required Light 4” Adjustable Legs Gas Flue Exhaust Descaling Port ® Note: SteamCraft steam relief valve (“pop valve”) at the back of the steamer behind the gas flue exhaust. -
Page 11: Chapter 2 General Operation
CHAPTER 2 GENERAL OPERATION A. MAIN EXTERNAL POWER SWITCH Usually the steamers main external power switch is left ON. If the main external power switch is OFF, turn it ON as follows: 1. OPEN water supply valves 2. Turn ON/OFF switch to OFF (Figure 2-2) 3. -
Page 12: Lighting And Shutdown Instructions
If adjustment is required: contact an authorized service center. If adjustment is required, contact a Cleveland Range authorized service center. Cleveland Range is in no way responsible for the operation or safety of this equipment if the controller, valve, igniter probe or any other gas system... - Page 13 Model 21CGA5 Gas Fired Table Top Steam Generator and Cooker Lighting Instructions – 21CGA5 1. Turn the ON/OFF SWITCH to the ON position • Steam Generator will fill with water (about 5 minutes) 2. Turn ON the COOKING COMPARTMENT • Spark will initiate and main gas valve will open for 4 seconds •...
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Page 14: Inspecting The Cooking Compartment
E. INSPECTING COOKING COMPARTMENT Drain and Drain Screen Inspect and clean drain and drain screen before each use Drain screen covers drain compartment (Figure 2-4) Screen prevents large food particles from entering and blocking drain line Any blockage of drain line or screen reduces drainage from cooking compartment(s) •... -
Page 15: Descaling Required Light Feature
G. DESCALING REQUIRED LIGHT FEATURE These steamers have a reminder light to let the operator know when descaling procedure is required. 1. When the pre-set number of hours passes • “DESCALE REQUIRED” light turns on (Figure 2-5) • Switch does NOT descale steamer – it is only a REMINDER to perform the descaling operation 2. -
Page 16: Chapter 3 Control Panels
CHAPTER 3 CONTROL PANELS Standard steamer control panels have mechanical timers (Figure 3-1) Optional electronic keypad timers are available (Figure 3-2) • Electronic timers count down only when compartments are at cooking temperature Optional ON/OFF control panels are available (Not Shown) •... - Page 17 1). DIAL TIMER Dial timer sets the operating time from 0 to 60 minutes Turn dial clockwise until it points to the required number of minutes. When timer reaches 0, a buzzer sounds for 3 seconds 2). TIMED/MANUAL Switch. TIMED/MANUAL switch selects the manual or timed operating mode.
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Page 18: Keypad Timer Control Panel
B. KEYPAD TIMER CONTROL PANEL Do not use kitchen utensils or anything sharp. 1. Cooking Operations – Keypad Control Panel For safe, efficient operation of the steamer, the operator must, at a minimum: • Comply with all cautions, warnings and instructions in detailed operating procedures •... -
Page 19: Timer Operation
Timer Operation 1). Setting the Timer • Timer must be zeroed (Press the CLEAR key to zero the timer) • Timer can be set only when cooking time display is clear (00:00) • Cooking time display contains four digits Left two digits are minutes –... - Page 20 TIMER Display • Four digit display indicates minutes and seconds remaining in countdown • Display shows from zero (00:00) to 99 minutes and 99 seconds (99:99) • Display shows PAUS when countdown is halted either by the START/STOP key or by the Temperature compensating circuit.
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Page 21: Chapter 4 Cooking With The Steamer
CHAPTER 4 COOKING WITH THE STEAMER When checking inside the steamer: Turn OFF the compartment before opening the door and always open the door slowly and stand to the hinge side and away from the steamer. Water leaking from the door gasket can be a sign of a blocked drain. If the drain is blocked, hot water can accumulate inside the compartment and spill out when the door is opened. -
Page 22: Operating And Cooking Procedure - Timed Mode
A. OPERATING AND COOKING PROCEDURE – TIMED MODE In timed mode, timer starts and stops steaming operation 1. Inspect and clean drain and cooking compartment as required. Refer to INSPECTING COOKING COMPARTMENT in Chapter 2, Section E 2. If necessary, preheat cooking compartment. Refer to PREHEATING STEAMER in Chapter 2, Section F 3. -
Page 23: Using Timer In Manual Mode
1. Using Timer in Manual Mode • Keypad timer may be used when steamer is operating in manual mode • BUT keypad timer will not start or stop the steaming cycle 2. Manual Cooking Procedure Follow this procedure when cooking in manual mode. a. -
Page 24: Chapter 5 Shutdown And Cleaning Procedures
CHAPTER 5 SHUTDOWN AND CLEANING PROCEDURES A. STEAM GENERATOR BLOWDOWN 1. Power Off (Automatic Blowdown) • Blowdown occurs automatically when steamer is turned OFF at its ON/OFF switch • Steam generator drain valve is rinsed with fresh water and drained •... -
Page 25: Shutdown And Cleaning
B. SHUT DOWN AND CLEANING Wait for steamer to cool before cleaning! Let rinse water drain through compartment drain opening. If water does not drain freely: drain lines must be cleaned before cooking again. Clogged or slow drains are dangerous because hot water can collect in compartment and spill out when door is opened. - Page 26 13. Clean door assembly a. Remove door gasket assembly (see Figure 5-1) b. Grasp gasket assembly at sides and lift up and towards you to remove assembly c. Note keyhole slots on the door and retaining pins on gasket assembly d.
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Page 27: Chapter 6 Preventative Maintenance And Troubleshooting
CHAPTER 6 PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING A. MAINTENANCE Maintenance on steamers must be performed on a regular basis to keep steamers operating properly. By following the maintenance instructions in this chapter and in the separate Installation Manual, problems with steamers will be kept to a minimum. Frequency of steamer maintenance may need to be increased, depending on equipment usage and water quality. -
Page 28: Monthly Maintenance
Descaling light has been factory set for an operating time of about 1 month – – If a different descaling frequency is required: have timer reset by a qualified Cleveland Range authorized service technician • When descaling light comes on: descale the steam generator as soon as possible •... -
Page 29: Descaling Procedure
The liquid solution in Cleveland Range Descaler Solution Part No. 106174 or 1061741 can be harmful if not handled properly. Follow these basic safety rules for handling and using this product. - Page 30 3) Press TIMED end of TIMED/MANUAL switch (or for ON/OFF Models put the ON/OFF selector Switch in the OFF Position) 4) DO NOT start timer • Water must be cold for descaling • Open cooking compartment door(s) • Leave cooking compartment door(s) open 5) Remove descaling port cap (see Figure 6-1) 6) Add required amount of Dissolve®...
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Page 31: Operators Troubleshooting Guide
“Remedy / Reference” (right column) lists fixes for problems from easiest to hardest. • “Notes” in “Remedy / Reference column are at end of Table 6-1 Troubleshooting Guide. ATTEMPTING TO REPAIR OR CORRECT PROBLEMS REQUIRING A QUALIFIED CLEVELAND RANGE AUTHORIZED SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE VOIDS WARRANTY PROBLEM... - Page 32 Condenser valve is bad Drain solenoid is stuck partway open Trouble Shooting Guide (Continued) POSSIBLE CAUSE Descale steam generator with Cleveland Range approved descaler See note #2 See note #1 Turn OFF electricity at main external power switch and close water supply...
- Page 33 Cleveland Range will not pay for warranty repairs by unauthorized repair centers. 2. Proper installation of the steamer is the responsibility of the owner or installer. Call a qualified Cleveland Range authorized service representative to correct the installation. Refer to Cleveland Range Warranty.
- Page 34 If the drain is blocked, hot water can accumulate inside the compartment and spill out when the door is opened. 8. Replacement descale caps and gaskets can be ordered from a Cleveland Range authorized maintenance and repair center.
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Page 35: Chapter 7 Steam Cooking Guide
CHAPTER 7 STEAM COOKING GUIDE A. Introduction: Steam cooking is an excellent way to prepare food. Steam provides an even, intense and penetrating heat so steam cooking is fast and convenient for large or small quantities. Food never burns, pans never boil over, and there is no lifting of water in pots or waiting for water to boil. -
Page 36: Sizing Up Pan Capacity
B. SIZING UP PAN CAPACITY: 1. Serving Sizes – How Much? How Many? How to estimate portion size and number of servings from a standard steam table pan. • A 12” x 20” x 2½” solid pan will hold 7½ quarts or 240 fluid ounces. Portion Size 10 oz 8 oz... -
Page 37: Convection Steamer Suggested Timer Setting Guidelines
C. CONVECTION STEAMER – SUGGESTED TIMER SETTING GUIDELINES FOR TIMER CONTROLS WITH THE COMPENSATING THERMOSTAT Timer settings are approximate due to the differences in food quality, age, shape and the degree of doneness desired. Perforated pans are recommended. Starred items (*) must be cooked in solid pans. Items marked with two stars (**) require handling in two steps: 1) steam for approximately ½... - Page 38 MEATS & POULTRY: Cook meats and poultry in nested pans. Juices can be used for gravy, sauces, beef stock and soups. Portion size, thickness, and grade should be considered when selecting a timer setting for doneness. POULTRY: Fresh Turkey, whole 6-8 min./lb.
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Page 39: Steaming Tips For Lobster And Crab
D. STEAMING TIPS - LOBSTER - CRAB 1. Live Lobster and Crabs a. Live lobsters and crabs are steamed according to the time on the Suggested Timer Setting Guide. b. Steam them on a perforated pan with a catch pan (a solid pan) on a lower pan slide. Discard the juices and non-edible matter collected during steaming.