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Date Purchased: _____________________ Installation & Operation Manual Electric Counter Pan Steamers EPX-3 & EPX-5 Model EPX-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.
Electric Counter Pan Steamers Table of Contents RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. Table of Contents Important Notes For Installation and Operation ..............2 Service Connections ......................4 Introduction ........................... 5 Installation Instructions ......................6 Testing Procedures ....................... 8 Operation ..........................9 Cleaning ..........................
WATER QUALITY STATEMENT Water is the essential ingredient in steam equipment, water quality is the major factor affecting the performance of your appliance. Crown Steam Group offers a Comprehensive Water Treatment System which exceeds our minimum water requirements. Proof of installation and proper cartridges replacement is required for warranty coverage.
Description The model EPX-3 steamer comes equipped with a standard 9.0 kW heating block that can be reduced to 6 kW on single phase supplies. Model EPX-5 steamer comes equipped with a standard 15.0 kW heating block that can be reduced to 10 kW on single phase supplies.
Electric Counter Pan Steamers NSTALLATION NSTALLATION NSTRUCTIONS Unpacking IMMEDIATELY INSPECT FOR SHIPPING DAMAGE Immediately after unpacking the steamer, check for possible shipping damage. If the steamer is found to be damaged after unpacking, save the packaging materials and contact the carrier within 15 days of delivery. File a claim regardless of extent of damage.
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Drain Connections No drain connection is required. Water Condition For best results Crown recommends that the water supply meet the following specification: Hardness: ........Less than 2 grains or 35 ppm. Total Dissolved Solids (TDS): ..Less than 60 ppm.
Electric Counter Pan Steamers ESTING ROCEDURES ESTING ROCEDURES WARNING The steamer and its parts are hot. Use care when operating, cleaning or servicing the steamer. The cooking compartment contains live steam and hot water. Stay clear while opening the door. Once the steamer is installed, thoroughly test the steamer before operation.
Electric Counter Pan Steamers PERATION PERATION Controls 1. Door Handle Move handle up to open door to cooking cavity. 2. Ready Pilot Light When lit, indicates the steamer cavity is above 150°F (65°C) and is ready for the cooking cycle. READY COOKING 3.
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Electric Counter Pan Steamers PERATION Cooking CAUTION Live steam and accumulated hot water in the compartment may be released when the door is opened. 1. Close drain valve. 2. Remove the deflector plate to expose the bottom of the cavity. 3.
Electric Counter Pan Steamers LEANING LEANING WARNING Disconnect the power supply to the appliance before cleaning or servicing. WARNING Never use chlorine or bleach solution for cleaning door gasket. Never use steel wool or other metallic pads to clean the steamer. Weekly, or more often if necessary, clean the exterior with damp cloth and polish with soft dry cloth.
Electric Counter Pan Steamers OOKING UIDELINES OOKING UIDELINES 1. Frozen vegetables should always be cooked in perforated 12” x 20” x 2-1/2 “ (1/1 65 mm) pans, 7-1/2 lbs. (3.4 kg) maximum per pan. 2. Frozen entrees should be underlined with a perforated pan for best results. If they are defrosted first, the heating time will be decreased.
Electric Counter Pan Steamers REVENTIVE AINTENANCE REVENTIVE AINTENANCE A good preventive maintenance program begins with the daily cleaning procedure. Additional preventive maintenance operations are presented in this section. In establishments that employ full-time maintenance personnel, the tasks described can be assigned to them. For other installations, tasks requiring mechanical or electrical experience should be performed by an authorized service agency.
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Electric Counter Pan Steamers REVENTIVE AINTENANCE emoval of cale eposits WARNING Disconnect the power supply to the appliance before cleaning or servicing. It is recommended that your steamer be descaled once a week. Your steamer comes with a sixteen weeks supply of Middleby QuickClean Scale Control product (16 oz. container). QuickClean is a safe and efficient way to maintain a scale-free environment for your steamer.
Electric Counter Pan Steamers ROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting General PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY 1. COOKING INDICATOR LIGHT FAILS TO Locate external circuit breaker for incoming a. Main power circuit breaker tripped. LIGHT WITH TIMER SET. power and place in ON position. Shut cooker door to close switch contacts. b.
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Electric Counter Pan Steamers ROUBLESHOOTING Timer Motor A defective timer motor will cause continuous operation in the TIME mode, with the timer dial failing to return to the “0 - Minute” position. To confirm timer motor condition, proceed as follows: 1.
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Electric Counter Pan Steamers ROUBLESHOOTING Door Gasket Check gasket for cuts and replace if necessary. Door Gasket Replacement The cooking compartment door gaskets are made of a silicone-type rubber material that is very durable but subject to wear during normal operation. Should the gasket leak replace it. 1.
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Electric Counter Pan Steamers Notes PAGE OF 20 INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL 10211 REV 0 (04/21)
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Electric Counter Pan Steamers A product with the Crown name incorporates the best in durability and low maintenance. We all recognize, however, that replacement parts and occasional professional service may be necessary to extend the useful life of this appliance.