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MANUFACTURING
NUMBERS:
91 0 0 2 60
91 0 0 2 61
91 0 0 2 62
VARIETY STEAMER
Models VS-250
C
US
C
US
CM
P/N 1010998 Rev. C 11/12
Owner
s Manual
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  • Page 1 MANUFACTURING NUMBERS: 91 0 0 2 60 91 0 0 2 61 91 0 0 2 62 VARIETY STEAMER Models VS-250 P/N 1010998 Rev. C 11/12 Owner s Manual ’...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    • Damages caused in shipment or damage as result of improper use. Your Variety Steamer is manufactured from the finest materials available and is assembled to Roundup’s • Installation of electrical service. strict quality standards. This unit has been tested at • Normal maintenance as outlined in this manual.
  • Page 3: Service/Technical Assistance

    Refer to the service agency directory and fill in the information below: If you experience any problems with the installation or operation of your unit, contact your local Roundup Authorized Service Agency Authorized Service Agency. They can be found in the Name: service agency directory packaged with the equipment.
  • Page 4: Important Safety Information

    VARIETY STEAMER (VS-250) IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION In addition to the warnings and cautions in this manual, The following warnings and cautions appear use the following guidelines for safe operation of the throughout this manual and should be carefully unit. observed.
  • Page 5 VARIETY STEAMER (VS-250) IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION (continued) • WARNING ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. • To ensure proper steaming characteristics, FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS some calcium/mineral deposits must be pres- COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR ent on the Generator Surface. If, during clean- DEATH.
  • Page 6: Specifications

    VARIETY STEAMER (VS-250) SPECIFICATIONS Electrical Ratings WARNING ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. Model & Voltage Watts Amps Hertz FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS IN Mfg No. THIS MANUAL COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS VS-250 INJURY OR DEATH. 9100260 & 2854 13.7 50/60 9100261 • Electrical ground is required on this appliance.
  • Page 7: Installation

    Be sure the power is off before 138–172 kPa). proceeding. 2. Connect the unit to the power supply. Your VS-250 requires a direct water hookup. An Inlet Hose and Strainer Assembly (Figure 2A and 2B) is supplied with the unit. A Water Pressure Regulator (P/N 7000235 to feed two steamers or P/N 7000314 to feed one steamer) must first be installed.
  • Page 8 VARIETY STEAMER (VS-250) INSTALLATION Steamers Shut Off Valve (not supplied) Inlet Hose & Strainer Assy. (supplied) Manifold/Regulator Assembly Cold Water Tubing - 1/4" ID PVC (2) Flow Pressure Adjustment knob Inlet Water Supply #8 Bracket Screws (3) Elbow, Quick Disconnect - 1/4" (3) Figure 2A.
  • Page 9: Operation

    VARIETY STEAMER (VS-250) OPERATION Operator Controls TIMED CYCLE The desired timed steaming cycle (up to 99 minutes POWER SWITCH and 59 seconds) is selected by pressing and releas- When the Power Switch is on, the Control Board ing any of the four menu buttons (Figure 3). The main is activated.
  • Page 10: Operating Instructions

    VARIETY STEAMER (VS-250) OPERATION (continued) Operating Instructions UP & DOWN ARROW BUTTONS The actual Generator temperature can be viewed by 1. Turn the unit on and allow it to preheat for approx- depressing the UP ARROW button (Figure 3) at any imately 30 minutes.
  • Page 11: Programming

    15:00 mine the optimum settings for your cooking needs. Factory Settings The VS-250 is factory programmed for the following To verify the actual Generator temperature, press and values for each of the 4 menu channels: hold the UP ARROW button. The unit will display the actual Generator temperature.
  • Page 12 VARIETY STEAMER (VS-250) PROGRAMMING (continued) SHOT Figure 4. CYC Mode on Menu 1 Figure 6. SHOT Mode on Menu 1 Minutes Seconds RATE 00:10 Figure 5. RATE Mode on Menu 1 Figure 7. Changing Total Cycle Time CYC (Total Cycle Time) RATE (Shot Interval Time) 1.
  • Page 13: Maintenance

    VARIETY STEAMER (VS-250) MAINTENANCE Drip Tray Black Black Manifold Drain Plate Double Tubing Baskets Top Cover Assy. Pressure Relief O-ring Diffuser Plunger Assy. Spray Tube Steam Generator Electrical Lock Housing Lever Cover Inlet Hose Assy. Hi-Limit Thermostat (w/ Strainer) (inside unit) Figure 8.
  • Page 14: Monthly Cleaning

    VARIETY STEAMER (VS-250) MAINTENANCE (continued) Monthly Cleaning NOTE: To ensure proper steaming characteristics, some calcium/mineral deposits must be present on CLEANING THE STEAM GENERATOR the Generator surface. If, during cleaning, the sur- face does become free of calcium/mineral depos- Your steamer utilizes an open Steam Generator. Water...
  • Page 15: Diagnostics

    VARIETY STEAMER (VS-250) MAINTENANCE (continued) CHECKING AND CLEANING THE WATER STRAINER Diagnostics The Water Strainer protects the unit from any foreign The four-channel controller is also equipped with diag- debris in the water line that could get into the food, nostic features.
  • Page 16 VARIETY STEAMER (VS-250) MAINTENANCE (continued) “LOW” will be displayed until the Generator temperature exceeds 250°F (121°C). “PWR” will be displayed when the supply voltage is lower than 160 Volts AC or above 265 Volts AC. TEMP “ERR” will be displayed if there is a programming parameters error.
  • Page 17: Technical Theory Of Operation

    VARIETY STEAMER (VS-250) MAINTENANCE (continued) Technical Theory of Operation Each of the four MENU CHANNEL buttons can be custom programmed for cycle time, time between when When the Power Switch is on, line voltage flows to the each steam shot occurs, and water volume used per primary side of the step down transformer.
  • Page 18: Troubleshooting

    VARIETY STEAMER (VS-250) TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING To avoid possible personal injury and/or damage to the unit, inspection, test, and repair of electrical equip- ment should be performed by qualified service personnel. The unit should be unplugged when servicing, except when electrical tests are required. Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Power is turned on but Power cord not correctly plugged in.
  • Page 19 VARIETY STEAMER (VS-250) TROUBLESHOOTING (continued) Problem Prossible Cause Corrective Action Unit heats but there is little or no Improper water pressure to unit. Verify that a Water Pressure Regulator steam produced is installed and set to 20─25 psi. Insufficient or excessive calcium/min-...
  • Page 20: Wiring Diagrams

    VARIETY STEAMER (VS-250) WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR MFG. NO 9100260 ONLY FOR MFG. NO 9100262 ONLY NOTE: ALL WIRES TO BE 22 GA. TFE-200°C UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED. # 18 GA. AWM-105°C 16 GA. TFE-200°C 14 GA. TFE-200°C P/N 1010998 Rev. C 11/12...
  • Page 21: Replacement Parts

    VARIETY STEAMER (VS-250) REPLACEMENT PARTS P/N 1010998 Rev. C 11/12...
  • Page 22 VARIETY STEAMER (VS-250) REPLACEMENT PARTS (continued) Item Part Description Qty. Item Part Description Qty. 0021042 Top Housing Assy. 0400251 Strain Relief 0100180 Generator Manifold 46 3060130* Nut, Hex, KEPS, #6-32 0200121 O-Ring 47 304P105* Nut, Hex, KEPS, #4-40, Zinc 0010336 Drip Tray Assy. 48 310P120* Screw, Machine, #10-32 x 5/8” 0100179 Generator, (240V, 3800W) 49 308P103* Screw, Machine, #8-32 x 1/4”...
  • Page 23: Notes

    VARIETY STEAMER (VS-250) NOTES P/N 1010998 Rev. C 11/12...
  • Page 24: Limited Warranty

    This warranty does not cover Travel Time & Mileage in excess of 2 hours (100 miles/160 km) round trip from the nearest authorized service agency. 2. Roundup reserves the right to make changes in design or add any improvements on any product. The right is always reserved to modify equipment because of factors beyond our control and government regulations.

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