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- Page 1 INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL FOR ELECTRIC COUNTER CONVECTION STEAMERS MODELS VSX3, VSX4 & VSX5 - 52396, 52397, 52398, & 52399 MODEL VSX3 SHOWN VULCAN-HART COMPANY, P.O. BOX 696, LOUISVILLE, KY 40201-0696, TEL. (502) 778-2791 FORM 30896 (10-94)
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Page 2: Installation
Installation, Operation, and Care of MODELS VSX3, VSX4, VSX5 ELECTRIC COUNTER CONVECTION STEAMERS KEEP THIS MANUAL GENERAL The VSX 3, 4, and 5 Steamers are single compartment electric pressureless steam cookers with an internal electric steam generator that maintains water temperature at approximately 205°F. VSX3 is rated 7.5 kw as standard;... -
Page 3: Stacking Kit
ANCHORING STEAMER (Without Legs) 1. Place steamer in the desired location on the leveled counter top and mark four corners. Remove the steamer and drill indicated in Fig. 1. 2. Apply a bead of RTV or other equivalent sealant around the bottom perimeter edge of the steamer. If anchoring the steamer, this bottom seal is necessary to meet NSF requirements. -
Page 4: Plumbing Connections
PLUMBING CONNECTIONS WARNING: PLUMBING CONNECTIONS MUST COMPLY WITH APPLICABLE SANITARY, SAFETY AND PLUMBING CODES. Connect the water supply line to the thread) copper tube inlet. The to both the generator tank and the cooling system where steam is condensed before entering the drain line. Install the line strainer provided. -
Page 5: Testing Procedure
TESTING PROCEDURE WARNING: THE STEAMER AND ITS PARTS ARE HOT. CLEANING OR SERVICING THE STEAMER. THE COOKING COMPARTMENT CONTAINS LIVE STEAM. STAY CLEAR WHILE OPENING THE DOOR. Once the steamer is installed and all mechanical connections have been made, thoroughly test the steamer before operation. -
Page 6: Operation
WARNING: THE STEAMER AND ITS PARTS ARE HOT. CLEANING OR SERVICING THE STEAMER. THE COOKING COMPARTMENT CONTAINS LIVE STEAM. STAY CLEAR WHEN OPENING DOOR. CONTROLS Main Power switch The boiler will automatically fill and begin heating to the preset temperature. The boiler will drain. -
Page 7: Cooking Hints
COOKING HINTS The steamer efficiently cooks vegetables or other foods for immediate serving. Steam cooking should be carefully time controlled. Keep hot food holding-time to a minimum to produce the most appetizing results. Prepare small batches, cook only enough to start serving, then cook additional amounts to meet demand. - Page 8 CLEANING At the end of each day, or between cooking cycles if necessary . . . Turn main power switch OFF. Remove pans and racks from compartment and wash in sink. Wash compartment interior with clean water. Never use steel wool or abrasive scouring pads as they will scratch and ruin the general surface appearance of the steamer.
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Page 9: Cooking Guidelines
COOKING GUIDELINES The steamer steam cooks vegetables, frankfurters, eggs in their shells, and certain other meats or food items at atmospheric pressure. These cooking guidelines are suggestions only. You should experiment with your food products to determine the 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 10 COOK IN PERFORATED PANS PRODUCT SEAFOOD Clams Frozen Fresh, Cherrystone King Crab, Frozen Claws Legs Lobster Tail, Frozen Lobster, Live, 10 – 12" Salmon Fillets, Frozen, 8 ounce each Scallops, Fresh Scrod Fillets, Fresh Eggs Hard Cooked Soft Cooked Soft Yoke for Caesar Salad Chicken —...
- Page 11 COOK IN PERFORATED PANS PRODUCT VEGETABLES, (Cont'd.) Broccoli Spears, Frozen Spears, Fresh Flowerettes, Frozen Cabbage, Fresh, Carrots Baby Whole, Frozen Crinkle Cut, Frozen Sliced, Fresh Cauliflower, Flowerettes Frozen Fresh Celery, 1" Diagonal Cut Corn Yellow Whole Kernal, Frozen Cobbettes, Frozen Corn-On-Cob, Fresh Peas, Green Potatoes, Whole Russet...
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Page 12: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE WARNING: THE STEAMER AND ITS PARTS ARE HOT. USE CARE WHEN OPERATING, CLEANING OR SERVICING THE STEAMER. THE COOKING COMPARTMENT CONTAINS LIVE STEAM. STAY CLEAR WHEN OPENING DOOR. REMOVAL OF LIME SCALE DEPOSITS The steamer should be delimed at a convenient time after the DELIME GENERATOR light comes on. Use the CLR TREATMENT KIT available from your Vulcan-authorized service office.
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