TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT WARNING: Improper installa- INSTALLATION tion, adjustment, alternation, Introduction ............. . 2 service or maintenance can cause property damage, in- Product Description .
Introduction PRODUCT DESCRIPTION WARNING Congratulations on purchasing the Market Forge Altair II. Failure to keep both water level sensors clean The Altair II is a single compartment countertop or two- may result in hot water flowing out the over- compartment floor model steamer featuring pressure- flow or the front door of the steamer.
Service Connections ALTAIR II-4 AND ALTAIR II-6 ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS WATER SUPPLY & DRAIN Good quality water feed is the responsibility of the owner. Water quality must ELECTRICAL (ALTAIR II - 4) 60 Hz be within the following general guidelines. Voltage Amps TDS: 40-125 ppm Hardness: 35-100 ppm...
Service Connections ALTAIR II-8, ALTAIR II-10 AND ALTAIR II-12 ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS WATER SUPPLY & DRAIN Good quality water feed is the responsibility of the owner. Water quality must be within the ELECTRICAL (4 PAN STEAMER) 60 Hz following general guidelines. Voltage Amps TDS: 40-125 ppm...
Installation DELIVERY AND INSPECTION Double (stacked) compartment steamers require sepa- rate water connections, which may be manifolded. Inad- Damage Inspection: Reporting shipping damage is the equate water supply may cause one steamer not to fill responsibility of the purchaser. Do not discard packaging properly when both steamers are turned on at the same if filing a freight damage claim.
Installation LEVELING 6. Power on/heat up: Make sure the door is closed, then turn the cooking mode selector to the 1 position. Once the legs have been installed and the steamer has The Amber HEATING light on the upper left corner of been placed in its final location, the unit must be leveled.
Operating Information Electrical Connection: Make sure unit is plugged into a Pan combinations: The Altair II steamer accommodates proper receptacle or wired properly and the breaker for 4” and 6” deep pans. However, for best steam cooking the circuit is on. performance 1 ¼”...
Steam Cooking Guidelines COOKING WITH ATMOSPHERIC / PRESSURELESS Blanching STEAM Many foods can be blanched in atmospheric steam be- • Atmospheric or pressureless steaming is perfect for a fore being finished in ovens, fryers, or on grills and grid- la carte cooking. The door can always be opened dur- dles.
Steam Cooking Guidelines Other helpful hints WARNINGS & CAUTIONS • Got a tough cleaning problem, pot, pan, utensil? Put Warnings it in your steamer to loosen burned-on food; it makes • Failure to keep the overflow outlets clear and unob- washing much easier.
Cleaning Guidelines Daily Cleaning 8. To remove the white mineral deposits at and below the water line, spray white vinegar directly on the Once the power is off and the reservoir has been drained, mineral build-up using a spray bottle. For heavy min- a simple cleaning process should be followed: eral deposits, replace drain/overflow standpipe, pour two cups of white vinegar in the water reservoir and...
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Cleaning Guidelines Monthly Cleaning Market Forge recommends using Optipure DSP descal- ing powder to clean your steamer on a monthly basis or whenever necessary. NOTE: Optipure DSP is an acid based descaler that is effective in dissolving and removing build up caused by hard water. DSP is a non-hazardous, biodegradable citrus based powder that when mixed with water becomes a powerful lime scale...
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