Section 1 Introduction; Description; Basic Functioning; Service - Market Forge Industries ST-10 Owner's Manual

SECTION 1. INTRODUCTION
This service and parts manual contains general information, installation operation, principles
of operation, trouble-shooting, and maintenance information for the Market Forge ST-10 Pres-
sureless Steam Cookers. Also included is a parts list in which each replaceable part is identi-
fied and shown in an accompanying exploded view.

1.1 DESCRIPTION

The ST-10 is a pressureless steam cooker consist-
ing of two independently controlled compartments
enclosed in a single cabinet. Each compartment
is equipped with a separate three-piece door with
inner gasket plate isolated from the exterior sur-
face. Door latches operate by action for positive
sealing of inner door. Steam and steam-condens-
ing circuits are electrically controlled. Operating
controls are displayed on a single front-mounted
panel and include separate timers with indicator
lights for selection of constant steam or 60-min-
ute-long duration cooking.
A separate steam source required for operation
of the Pressureless Cooker is normally purchased
with it, please refer to the respective manual for
guidance.

1.2 BASIC FUNCTIONING

The Model ST-10 may be operated with only one
compartment in use; or both may be used simul-
taneously. Each compartment is equipped with
identical controls, allowing selection of constant
steam or 60-minute timer operation. The cooker
becomes operational when it is set to constant
steam, or the timer is set at the desired cooking
time and the compartment door is closed. The
indicator light comes on and the steam solenoid
valve opens, allowing steam to flow into the com-
partment.
When steam flowing inside the compartment has
raised the interior temperature to 195°F, the con-
tacts of a thermostatic switch automatically close,
completing the circuit to the timer motor and start-
ing the cooking time period. At the end of the
set interval, timer contacts switch to shut off the
cooking operation and sound a signal buzzer. The
buzzer is silenced by returning the timer dial to the
OFF position. In the constant steam mode, opera-
tion will be continuous.
Steam emitted from the compartment along with
liquid cooking drainage is directed through a drain
screen inside the compartment into the cooker
drain line. A cold water solenoid valve connected
into the cooker drain line is automatically actuated
by a thermostatic switch in the boiler drain to con-
dense the steam to water prior to discharge into
the boiler drain.

1.3 SERVICE

Required service, both preventive and corrective,
is explained in Section 6. Should repairs be re-
quired, a network of authorized agencies is avail-
able to assist with prompt service. A current Direc-
tory of Authorized
Service Agencies may be obtained by contacting:
Product Service Department
Market Forge
35 Garvey Street
Everett, Massachusetts 02149
Telephone (617) 387-4100
The model and serial numbers must be referenced
when corresponding with Market Forge. The data
plate containing the serial number pertaining to
the equipment is located on the lower front trim of
the cabinet.
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