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3.1 OPERATING CONTROLS AND
INDICATORS
The controls and indicators required to operate the
cooker are listed in Table 3-1, together with a short func-
tional description of each. Figure 3-1 shows the physical
location of each control and indicator.
3.2 OPERATING PROCEDURES
The ST-6-TGG pressureless steam cooker defrosts
frozen foods and cooks fresh and defrosted foods. Each
cooking compartment permits selection of continuous
(constant steam) cooking or timed (0–60 minutes) cook-
ing. Instructions for operation are included in this sec-
tion. Consult Test Kitchen Bulletin for detailed cooking
information.
3.2.1
Daily Firing Procedure
1. Turn gas valve to "OFF" located at lower front
of unit.
2. Wait 5 minutes for unburned gas to vent.
3. While this is taking place, flip power switch
from "OFF" to "ON". Wait 5 minutes
for water to fill in boilers.
4. Open main gas valve.
5. Turn knob from "OFF" to "ON" when the
generator is ready to create steam
(Approx 195
o
F). The red ready light will come
on.
3.2.2
Cooking
NOTE
The red steamer ready light must be on be-
fore any controls become operational.
1. Slide pans of food into cooking compartment pan
supports.
2. Close cooking compartment door.
3. Set timer cooking time:
a. CONSTANT STEAM—for continuous cooking
b. 60-MINUTE TIMER—for timed cooking.
Form No. S-4846 Rev. A 11/98
3. OPERATION
4. Set appropriate timer to the required cooking time
5. Turn off buzzer, which sounds to indicate cooking
6. Open door sightly at first letting most of the steam
7. Unload by sliding pans of food from pan supports,
3.2.3
When the unit is not in use, leave the cooking
compartment door slightly ajar to prolong the
life of the door gasket.
3.3
3.3.1
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. Remove left- and right-side pan supports, baffles,
2. Wash cooking compartment interior using a mild
3. Replace pan supports, baffles, and drain screens
3.3.2
This section includes instructions for prolonged shut-
down of the ST-6 TGG pressureless steam cooker.
3-1
(see Test Kitchen Bulletin in Section 3.5).
is complete, by setting timer dial (1) to the OFF
position.
out of the compartment and then fully open the
door.
taking care to avoid hitting compartment opening.
Daily Shut-Down Procedure
1. Flip "Power" switch from "ON" to "OFF". the
generators will automatically drain.
2. Check both timers dials are in the "OFF"
position.
3. Keep both compartment doors "Open"
CAUTION
CLEANING
Daily Cleaning
and drain screens by
lifting up and off mounting
studs. Wash with a mild detergent. Rinse and set
aside for reassembly.
detergent and water. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
in compartment and leave door open.
Prolonged Shutdown and Cleaning
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