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3.1
General
This section contains information for you to test and familiar-
ize yourself with the operation of the Eco Tech™.
After the cooker is completely assembled, all packaging mate-
rials removed, and all service connections are made, all sys-
tems must be given a thorough checkout before being put
into operation. We begin by making sure that the drain valve
is closed and the empty drain pan is in its proper position.
Pour about 2 1/2 gallons of water into the bottom of the cook-
ing cavity or up to the "MAXIMUM WATER LINE".
Mount both racks and the Ala - Carte - Shelf in place.
Confirm that all service connections are correct. Close the
cooking compartment door, and turn the timer knob to
15 minutes.
3.2
Warm-up
Push the power switch to the "
energize. After 15 minutes the buzzer will go off, indicating
that the steamer is ready to cook. The temperature gauge will
indicate a 212°F temperature. At this time you may choose
either to load food to cook or turn the timer knob to "hold /
idle" mode prior to actual cooking. In the hold / idle mode,
the temperature gauge will show a temperature of around
170°F.
3.3
Timed Steam Mode
Set the selector/timer knob to 10 minutes and close the door.
The temperature gauge will slowly register increasing tem-
peratures up to 212°F.
When the timer reaches 0 minutes, the buzzer will sound.
The buzzer is silenced by returning the selector/timer knob
to the "hold / idle" position.
3.4
Constant Steam Mode
The constant steam mode overrides all other cooking modes.
This mode is entered by turning the selector/timer knob to
the "constant steam" position on the dial (green area). With
the knob set for constant steam, and the door closed, the tem-
perature gauge should indicate a temperature of 212°F.
3. Initial Systems Inspection
" position. The heaters will
ON
3.5
Hold / Idle Mode
You enter this mode by placing the selector/timer knob to the
"Hold / Idle" position. This mode only works if the steaming
cycle has been completed and the door has been left closed.
The cooking cavity will hold product between 150°F - 190°F
3.6
High / Low Power Switch
®
Your Eco-Tech
comes with a unique "High / Low Power"
system. This feature allows smaller portions to be cooked
with less power. If your menu demands are reduced, the
Eco - Tech allows you to save energy. This is a Market Forge
exclusive!
3.7
Low Water Signal
During cooking, the water in the steam generator will keep
evaporating. When the generator is nearly empty, the heat-
ers, for safety reasons, will be turned off and a beeper will
sound, indicating an abrupt end to the cooking mode and a
need to add water until the beeper turns off.
3.8
Shut Down
No special procedure is necessary for shutting the unit down.
Simply press the power switch into the "
open the drain valve at the bottom. The indicator lights on
the control panel will go out, and the generator will drain.
Then empty the drain pan.
Caution: When the unit is not in use, leave the cooking
compartment door slightly ajar to prolong the life of the
door gasket.
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