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Crown Food Service Equipment EC-2 Installation And Operation Manual

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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION
MANUAL
PRESSURE COOKERS
MODELS: EC-2, EC-3
EDA-2, EDA-3
CROWN FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT LTD.
70 OAKDALE ROAD, DOWNSVIEW, (TORONTO), ONTARIO, CANADA, M3N 1V9
TELEPHONE: (416) 746-2358, (416) 746-8324
PRINTED IN CANADA
PART NUMBER 10054R1
1
2005-02-11

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  • Page 1 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL PRESSURE COOKERS MODELS: EC-2, EC-3 EDA-2, EDA-3 CROWN FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT LTD. 70 OAKDALE ROAD, DOWNSVIEW, (TORONTO), ONTARIO, CANADA, M3N 1V9 TELEPHONE: (416) 746-2358, (416) 746-8324 PRINTED IN CANADA PART NUMBER 10054R1 2005-02-11...
  • Page 2 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, PRESSURE COOKERS, EC-2, EC-3, EDA-2, EDA-3 IMPORTANT NOTES FOR INSTALLATION AND OPERATION This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, PRESSURE COOKERS, EC-2, EC-3, EDA-2, EDA-3 TABLE OF CONTENTS DESCRIPTION PAGE 1.0 Service Connections ........... . 4 2.0 Installation Instructions .

  • Page 4: Service Connections

    INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, PRESSURE COOKERS, EC-2, EC-3, EDA-2, EDA-3 1.0 SERVICE CONNECTIONS PART NUMBER 10054R1 2005-02-11...
  • Page 5 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, PRESSURE COOKERS, EC-2, EC-3, EDA-2, EDA-3 1.0 SERVICE CONNECTIONS (Continued) PART NUMBER 10054R1 2005-02-11...

  • Page 6: Installation Instructions

    2.0 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL Models EC-2 and EC-3 cookers have two or three pressurized steaming compartments for cooking vegetables, fish, eggs and other foods. The electric boiler in the cabinet base is ASME code designed and approved as a steam heating boiler restricted to operate at pressure not to exceed 15 psi.
  • Page 7 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, PRESSURE COOKERS, EC-2, EC-3, EDA-2, EDA-3 2.0 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (Continued) INSTALLATION UNPACKING Immediately after unpacking, check for possible shipping damage. If the appliance is found to be damaged, save the packaging material and contact the carrier within 15 days of delivery.
  • Page 8 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, PRESSURE COOKERS, EC-2, EC-3, EDA-2, EDA-3 2.0 INSTALLATION (Continued) LEVELLING AND ANCHORING THE CABINET 1. Place appliance in the installation position. 2. Using a spirit level or pan of water, level the appliance. Then elevate the right side about 1/8"...
  • Page 9 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, PRESSURE COOKERS, EC-2, EC-3, EDA-2, EDA-3 2.0 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (Continued) ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS When making electrical connections, use copper wire suitable for at least 200°F (90°C). The steamer must be grounded in accordance with the National Electrical Code or applicable local codes.

  • Page 10: Operating Instructions

    INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, PRESSURE COOKERS, EC-2, EC-3, EDA-2, EDA-3 3.0 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: Operating, testing, and servicing should only be performed by qualified personnel. CAUTION: The appliance and its parts are hot. Use care when operating, cleaning and servicing the appliance.
  • Page 11 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, PRESSURE COOKERS, EC-2, EC-3, EDA-2, EDA-3 3.0 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (Continued) Observe flow at the open drain. Steam from the compartment is cooled by a flow of cold water from the thermostatically controlled valve. Pause one minute to allow steam and condensate to exit.
  • Page 12 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, PRESSURE COOKERS, EC-2, EC-3, EDA-2, EDA-3 3.0 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (Continued) COMPARTMENT CONTROLS (Figure 1) Timer (0 to 60 minutes) - Sets the steam time for the compartment. Indicator Light - Timed cycle is in progress when lit.
  • Page 13 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, PRESSURE COOKERS, EC-2, EC-3, EDA-2, EDA-3 3.0 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (Continued) STEAMING Each cooking compartment is controlled by its own controls. When a compartment is not operating, the drain is open and the steam inlet valve from the boiler is closed. Food, properly portioned and in appropriate solid or perforated pans, is placed on rack supports (or wire shelves) in the steaming compartment.
  • Page 14 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, PRESSURE COOKERS, EC-2, EC-3, EDA-2, EDA-3 3.0 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (Continued) BOILER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS For CSD-1 equipped boilers, see section 4.0 CSD-1 Optional Feature for proper operating instructions. BOILER CONTROLS (Inside Cabinet) Main Power Switch - ON fills the boiler tank and turns the boiler heaters on. You should allow 20 minutes to fill the tank and generate steam.
  • Page 15 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, PRESSURE COOKERS, EC-2, EC-3, EDA-2, EDA-3 3.0 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (Continued) OPERATION OF THE BOILER If equipped with a manual blowdown valve, close it. Turn on water and power supply. Open cabinet door and turn main power switch ON. Pilot light ignites and water begins to fill boiler - observe water gauge sight glass to verify that proper water level is reached.

  • Page 16: Boiler, Csd-1 Optional Feature

    INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, PRESSURE COOKERS, EC-2, EC-3, EDA-2, EDA-3 BOILER 4.0 CSD-1 OPTIONAL FEATURE OPERATING, TESTING, SERVICING AND CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS Start-up Procedure 1. Close the manual blowdown valve. 2. Open cabinet door and turn “ON” power switch. The green pilot light will come “ON.” Water will begin to enter the boiler. When enough water has entered the boiler, the (amber) “STANDBY”...
  • Page 17 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, PRESSURE COOKERS, EC-2, EC-3, EDA-2, EDA-3 4.0 CSD-1 OPTIONAL FEATURE SAFETY LOCKOUT CONDITIONS High Temperature Condition A high temperature safety device is installed on the boiler. Should the temperature exceed the limit of this device, the boiler will be shut down and put in a state of lockout. The “TEMPERATURE”...
  • Page 18 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, PRESSURE COOKERS, EC-2, EC-3, EDA-2, EDA-3 4.0 OPERATION INSTRUCTION FOR BOILERS WITH CSD-1 CONTROLS (Continued) Daily Startup Procedure 1. Close the manual blowdown valve, if so equipped. 2. Open cabinet door and turn “ON” the power switch.
  • Page 19 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, PRESSURE COOKERS, EC-2, EC-3, EDA-2, EDA-3 4.0 OPERATION INSTRUCTION FOR BOILERS WITH CSD-1 CONTROLS (Continued) Firing Cycle The contactors are operated by pressure sensing devices. On the initial operation of the boiler, steam generation should reach 11 psi in approximately 15 minutes. At this point the “Operating Pressure”...

  • Page 20: Cooking Guidelines

    INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, PRESSURE COOKERS, EC-2, EC-3, EDA-2, EDA-3 5.0 COOKING GUIDELINES The cooking guidelines in this manual are suggestions only. You should experiment with your food products to determine cooking times that will give you the best results. Variables which affect cooking time include size, weight, thickness of foods, temperature, density, previous condition of the foods (fresh, pre-blanched or frozen) and degree of doneness desired.
  • Page 21 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, PRESSURE COOKERS, EC-2, EC-3, EDA-2, EDA-3 PRODUCT PAN DEPTH PERFORATED OR WEIGHT/QUANTITY STEAM TIME PANS PER SOLID PER PAN MINUTES COMPARTMENT OTHER FOODS Chicken 2.5" Perf. 8 lbs. 18 - 25 1 - 3 25 - 30...

  • Page 22: Cleaning

    INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, PRESSURE COOKERS, EC-2, EC-3, EDA-2, EDA-3 6.0 CLEANING CAUTION: Do not use cleaning agents that are corrosive. Keep exposed cleanable areas of unit clean at all times. Use a mild soap and warm clean water. Rinse thoroughly with clean water and wipe dry with a clean soft cloth.

  • Page 23: Maintenance

    INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, PRESSURE COOKERS, EC-2, EC-3, EDA-2, EDA-3 7.0 MAINTENANCE 1. Water Level Control should be opened daily to blow down sediment and scalant. 2. Observe that the water in gauge glass is clean and clear. Extreme murkiness in water indicates inadequate water quality.
  • Page 24 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, PRESSURE COOKERS, EC-2, EC-3, EDA-2, EDA-3 7.0 MAINTENANCE (Continued) Be sure to flush your boiler water level control daily. Failure to follow this procedure can cause the control to malfunction resulting in serious boiler damage. The Boiler Water Level Control installed on your boiler requires periodic maintenance. As boiler water circulates into the float chamber, sand, scale and other sediment may be deposited in the float chamber.
  • Page 25 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, PRESSURE COOKERS, EC-2, EC-3, EDA-2, EDA-3 7.0 MAINTENANCE (Continued) CAUTION: If heater does not shut off during blowdown, immediately discontinue use of appliance and call for service. Continue draining water for about fifteen (15) seconds, from control until water is clean.
  • Page 26 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, PRESSURE COOKERS, EC-2, EC-3, EDA-2, EDA-3 7.0 MAINTENANCE (Continued) DESCALING BOILER (Continued) 8. Turn appliance switch ON. When boiler is completely filled turn power switch OFF. This will rinse and drain boiler. Appliances with manual blowdown valve must be opened to drain.

  • Page 27: Troubleshooting

    INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, PRESSURE COOKERS, EC-2, EC-3, EDA-2, EDA-3 8.0 TROUBLESHOOTING COOKER: Door hasp will not engage: 1. Door loose and requires new bushings. 2. Hasp requires adjustment by adding or removing of washers under hasp. Handwheel hard to turn: 1.
  • Page 28 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, PRESSURE COOKERS, EC-2, EC-3, EDA-2, EDA-3 8.0 TROUBLESHOOTING (Continued) Steam escapes from compartment during cooking cycle: 1. Compartment vent plugged. 2. Exhaust valve plugged or defective. Cooking cycle cannot be activated: 1. Loose wire terminations. 2. Steam valve plugged or defective.
  • Page 29 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, PRESSURE COOKERS, EC-2, EC-3, EDA-2, EDA-3 8.0 TROUBLESHOOTING (Continued) Automatic blowdown valve does not drain 1. Defective blowdown valve. 2. Heat exchanger build up of scalant clogging drain lines and valve. Boiler achieves pressure slower than normal 1.

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