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Southbend R24-3 Operator's Manual

Electric counter convection steamer
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IMPORTANT FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
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manual for the life of the equipment:
Model #: __________________________
Serial #: __________________________
Date Purchased: ___________________
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Electric Counter Convection Steamer
R24-3
R24-5
!
WARNING
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause property damage,
injury or death. Read the installation, operating and maintenance instructions thoroughly before
installing or servicing this equipment.
1100 Old Honeycutt Road, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
www.southbendnc.com
HEAVY DUTY STEAM
M
1195730 R
0 (11/22/2011)
ANUAL
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  • Page 1 Model #: __________________________ Serial #: __________________________ Date Purchased: ___________________ OPERATOR’S MANUAL Electric Counter Convection Steamer R24-3 R24-5 WARNING Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause property damage, injury or death. Read the installation, operating and maintenance instructions thoroughly before installing or servicing this equipment.

  • Page 2: Important Notes For Installation And Operatio

    INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, ELECTRIC COUNTER CONVECTION STEAMER, MODELS R24-3, R24-5 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, ELECTRIC COUNTER CONVECTION STEAMER, MODELS R24-3, R24-5 TABLE OF CONTENTS DESCRIPTION PAGE Important Notes For Installation and Operatio ........2 1.0 Service Connections...

  • Page 4: Service Connections

    INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, ELECTRIC COUNTER CONVECTION STEAMER, MODELS R24-3, R24-5 1.0 SERVICE CONNECTIONS R24-3 R24-5 R24-3 R24-5 R24-3 R24-5 MANUAL 1195730 REV0 (11/22/2011) HEAVY DUTY STEAM...

  • Page 5: Installation Instructions

    INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, ELECTRIC COUNTER CONVECTION STEAMER, MODELS SX-3, SX-5 2.0 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL The SX-3 and SX-5 steamers are single compartment electric pressureless steam cookers with an internal electric steam generator that maintains water temperature at approximately 205°F. SX-3 is rated 7.5 kW as standard;...
  • Page 6 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, ELECTRIC COUNTER CONVECTION STEAMER, MODELS R24-3, R24-5 LEVELLING Using a spirit level or pan of water in the bottom of the steamer, adjust the levelling feet or the feet on the adjustable legs to level the steamer front-to-back and side-to-side. After the drain is connected, check for level by pouring water onto the floor of the compartment.
  • Page 7 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, ELECTRIC COUNTER CONVECTION STEAMER, MODELS R24-3, R24-5 PLUMBING CONNECTIONS WARNING: Plumbing connections must comply with applicable sanitary, safety and plumbing codes. Connect the water supply line to the 3/8" NPT (internal thread) copper tube inlet. The 3/8"...
  • Page 8 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, ELECTRIC COUNTER CONVECTION STEAMER, MODELS R24-3, R24-5 WATER QUALITY The water supply connected to this steamer should contain no more than 2.0 grains of hardness per gallon with pH from 7.0 to 8.5. This degree of hardness and pH can easily be obtained with the use of a properly maintained water softener.
  • Page 9 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, ELECTRIC COUNTER CONVECTION STEAMER, MODELS R24-3, R24-5 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS WARNING: Disconnect electrical power supply and place a tag at the disconnect switch to indicate that you are working on the circuit. Electrical grounding must be provided in accordance with local codes or in the absence of local codes, with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA70, or the Canadian Electrical Code, CSA C22-2, as applicable.

  • Page 10: Testing Procedures

    INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, ELECTRIC COUNTER CONVECTION STEAMER, MODELS R24-3, R24-5 3.0 TESTING PROCEDURES CAUTION: Live steam and accumulated hot water in the compartment may be released when the door is opened. Once the steamer is installed and all mechanical connections have been made, thoroughly test the steamer before operation.

  • Page 11: Operation

    INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, ELECTRIC COUNTER CONVECTION STEAMER, MODELS R24-3, R24-5 4.0 OPERATION When set to ON, your steamer has been factory set to maintain the generator standby temperature just below the boiling point, approximately 205 degrees Fahrenheit, in READY mode.
  • Page 12 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, ELECTRIC COUNTER CONVECTION STEAMER, MODELS R24-3, R24-5 4.0 OPERATION (Continued) COOK After the preheat cycle, the READY light should be ON. Place pans of food in the cooking chamber. Close the door. Set the timer. Steam flows into the compartment and the COOKING light is lit.
  • Page 13 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, ELECTRIC COUNTER CONVECTION STEAMER, MODELS R24-3, R24-5 CONSTANT STEAM FEATURE - OPTIONAL FEATURE A switch has been added to control this feature. It is located below the timer under the heading “COOKING MODE”. OPERATION WITH THIS FEATURE Operation for Timed Cooking This switch must be positioned to the right, towards the heading “TIMED COOKING”.
  • Page 14 ACCEPTABLE PAN SIZES The steamer accommodates combinations of 12" x 20" pans, solid or perforated. Number of Pans Accommodated Model Depth of Pan 1" 2.5" 4" 6" R24-3 R24-5 MANUAL 1195730 REV0 (11/22/2011) HEAVY DUTY STEAM...

  • Page 15: Cleaning

    INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, ELECTRIC COUNTER CONVECTION STEAMER, MODELS R24-3, R24-5 DRAINING THE GENERATOR Drain the steam generator after each day’s use to flush out minerals and minimize scale build- up. The boiler drains automatically for about 4 to 6 minutes after the main power switch is turned off.
  • Page 16 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, ELECTRIC COUNTER CONVECTION STEAMER, MODELS R24-3, R24-5 5.0 CLEANING (Continued) 7. Keep cooking compartment drain working freely. After cooking grease producing foods, operate steam with compartment empty for 30 minutes at end of the day, or pour ½ gallon of warm soapy water down the drain, followed by ½...
  • Page 17 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, ELECTRIC COUNTER CONVECTION STEAMER, MODELS R24-3, R24-5 PRODUCT TIME (Minutes) WEIGHT PER PAN Frozen Casseroles, Lasagna Full Pan Meat Loaf, 3 - 5 pounds each 15 lb. Beef Ground Chuck 20 - 25 10 lb. Sliced as Purchased 35 - 40 10 lb.
  • Page 18 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, ELECTRIC COUNTER CONVECTION STEAMER, MODELS R24-3, R24-5 PRODUCT TIME (Minutes) WEIGHT PER PAN Corned beef 40 - 75 6 - 8 lb. Hot Dogs or Wieners 80 - 100 Count VEGETABLES Asparagus Spears Frozen 10 - 12 3 Doz.
  • Page 19 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, ELECTRIC COUNTER CONVECTION STEAMER, MODELS R24-3, R24-5 PRODUCT TIME (Minutes) WEIGHT PER PAN Spinach Chopped, Frozen 6 lb. Defrosted 6 lb. Fresh Cut 2 lb. Squash, Acorn Halves 10 Halves Zucchini, Slices 10 lb. Frozen Mixed Vegetables 6 - 7 5 lb.

  • Page 20: Maintenance

    INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, ELECTRIC COUNTER CONVECTION STEAMER, MODELS R24-3, R24-5 6.0 MAINTENANCE WARNING: Disconnect the power supply to the appliance before cleaning or servicing. CAUTION: Live steam and accumulated hot water in the compartment may be released when the door is opened.
  • Page 21 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, ELECTRIC COUNTER CONVECTION STEAMER, MODELS R24-3, R24-5 REMOVAL OF SCALE DEPOSITS (Continued) WARNING: Read and follow instructions on the CLR bottle. Use plastic or rubber gloves to avoid skin contact. If CLR comes in contact with skin, rinse with clean water.

  • Page 22: Adjustment For High Altitude Locations

    INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, ELECTRIC COUNTER CONVECTION STEAMER, MODELS R24-3, R24-5 7.0 ADJUSTMENT FOR HIGH ALTITUDE LOCATIONS NOTICE: Contact the factory, the factory representative or local service company to perform maintenance and repairs. The steamer has been factory set so that when it is ON and in the READY mode, it will maintain water temperature in the steam generator tank at approximately 205 degrees Fahrenheit (just below water boiling point).

  • Page 23: Troubleshooting

    INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, ELECTRIC COUNTER CONVECTION STEAMER, MODELS R24-3, R24-5 8.0 TROUBLESHOOTING WATER FLOWS INTO DRAIN DURING SHUTDOWN When steamer is shut down and cold water is running continuously into the open drain, either or both solenoid valves did not close when steamer was turned off.
  • Page 24 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, ELECTRIC COUNTER CONVECTION STEAMER, MODELS R24-3, R24-5 8.0 TROUBLESHOOTING (Continued) HEATER ELEMENTS DO NOT COME ON When the steamer is turned ON and heater elements do not activate, and the READY light does not come on, then the contactors may be burned out. If a considerable amount of “chattering”...

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