Southbend R18-4 Operator's Manual page 11

INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, PAN STEAMERS, MODEL R18-4
5.0 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (Continued)
SHUTDOWN
CAUTION: When the unit is not in use, leave the cooking
compartment doors ajar to prolong the life of the door gasket.
1. Drain the steamer after each day's use.
2. Set the power switch to "OFF"
CAUTION: Drain water is very hot and can cause severe personal
injury.
3. Drain the steamer into a suitable receptacle capable of holding 3 gallons of boiling water.
4. Thoroughly clean the unit.
CLEANING
WARNING: Never use chlorine or bleach solution for cleaning door
gasket.
Never use steel wool or other metallic pads to clean the steamer.
Weekly, or more often if necessary, clean the exterior with damp
cloth and polish with soft dry cloth.
Use a non-abrasive cleaner to remove discolourations.
After each period of daily operation (more frequently as required to maintain cleanliness), the
cooker should be thoroughly cleaned by completing the following steps:
1. Perform SHUTDOWN procedure.
2. Remove the deflector plate and pan supports by lifting up and off mounting studs and wash
with a mild detergent. Rinse and set aside for reassembly.
3. When the unit has cooled, use hot soapy water to clean the interior of the steamer and
thoroughly rinse and dry all surfaces with a clean dry cloth.
MANUAL 1195735 REV0 (11/22/2011) 11 HEAVY DUTY STEAM