Introduction - Crown GCX-16 Installation & Operation Manual

GAS CABINET BASE CONVECTION STEAMER, GCX-16, GCX-24

2.0 INTRODUCTION

DESCRIPTION
Models GCX-16 and GCX-24, convection steamers mounted on a 36" cabinet base and a gas
fired boiler rated at 300,000 BTU. GCX-16 steamer has a pan capacity of 16 (2½") pans.
GCX-24 steamer has a pan capacity of 24 (2½") pans.
BASIC FUNCTION:
Gas Fired Steamers
The sequence of operation is as follows:
1. Turn on main power switch. Pilot light will indicate main power is on and fill solenoid will
open and water will begin to fill boiler. Allow 20 minutes to fill boiler. OFF shuts off the
boiler controls and opens the automatic blowdown valve, if so equipped, emptying the boiler
and releasing water and steam to the drain. Manual valve will have to be opened to drain
boiler if not equipped with automatic blowdown valve.
2. Boiler pressure gauge should read 9 - 11 psi during operation, 0 psi during shutdown.
3. Burners will cycle on and off as required to maintain pressure.
4. Compartment cooker is ready for use when READY light is on. Place pans of food to be
cooked into compartments and close doors(s).
5. Set timer to cooking time desired. Cooking will commence and cooking time may be
interrupted at any time by opening door and resumed again by closing door.
6. Buzzer will sound indicating the end of the cooking cycle and that steam has stopped
entering the compartment. The COOKING pilot will go off and the READY light will come
on. Buzzer must be shut off by turning the timer to its off position.
MANUAL 10064R2
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL,
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