Cleaning; Cooking Compartment Drain; Draining Generator; Compartment - Vulcan-Hart C24EA Series Installation & Operation Manual

C24EA SERIES ELECTRIC COUNTER CONVECTION STEAMERS
electrical power to the machine
and follow lockout / tagout
procedures before cleaning.

COOKING COMPARTMENT DRAIN

Keep compartment drain running freely. Inspect
compartment drains daily for blockage. Remove
any particles or debris from the perforated
strainer daily (or more often if needed).
After cooking greasy foods or seafood, close the
doors and operate each compartment for 25 to
30 minutes to fl ush any residual grease and oils
down the compartment drain. Make a solution of
warm water and non-chloride detergent and pour
1/2 gallon (1.9 liters) of it down the compartment
drain. Rinse by pouring 1/2 gallon (1.9 liters) of
hot water down the compartment drain.

DRAINING GENERATOR

To prevent malfunction of controls and clogging,
it is essential to drain the generator every day.
This will fl ush out any accumulated minerals
from the feed water. It will also aid in preventing
internal scale buildup which would interfere
with proper generator operation. Failure to
drain the generator every day will void the
steamer warranty. The presence of minerals
in suspension is indicated by a murky or milky
condition in the fi rst portion of the water drained.
The water being drained is
hot and under pressure. Use care when
cleaning or servicing the generator.
After the generator has been in operation, turn
the unit off with the pow er switch located on
cooking compartment to drain the generator.
The generator will drain for approximately 15
minutes, removing sediment, scale and lime
buildup in the generator.

CLEANING

Disconnect the
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COMPARTMENT

Wash the inside of the compartment with
a solution of warm water and non-chloride
detergent. Rinse with warm water.
Thoroughly clean the exposed surfaces (sides,
front, door and top) with a damp cloth and polish
with a clean cloth daily. To remove discolorations,
use a nonabrasive cleaner.

DOOR GASKET

Clean the gasket sealing surface of the
compartment door to remove food acids for
maximum gasket life. Do not use any solvents or
sharp instruments. Wash with a cloth moistened
in a solution of mild detergent and warm water.
Rinse with a fresh cloth moistened with warm
water to remove all traces of detergent.
Wipe dry with a clean cloth. Never apply food
oils or petroleum lubricants directly to the door
gasket. Petroleum-based solvents and lubricants
will reduce gasket life.

LEAVE COMPARTMENT DOOR OPEN

Leave the compartment door slightly open when
the steamer is not in use. When the compartment
is idle, never latch the door and apply pressure
to the door gasket. Leaving the gasket under
pressure can cause permanent deformation
and reduce gasket life.