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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. CROWN FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT A Middleby Company 70 Oakdale Road, Downsview (Toronto) Ontario, Canada, M3N 1V9 Telephone: 919-762-1000 www.crownsteamgroup.com...
Electric Counter Convection Steamer Table of Contents RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. Table of Contents Important Notes For Installation and Operation ..............2 Service Connections ......................4 Installation Instructions ......................5 Testing Procedures ....................... 10 Operation ..........................11 Cleaning ..........................15 Cooking Guidelines .......................
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.
Installation Instructions eneral The SXN-4M steamer is a single compartment electric pressureless steam cookers with an internal electric steam generator that maintains water temperature at approximately 205 °F. For voltages 208, 240 and 480 it is rated at 10 kW.
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Installation Electric Counter Convection Steamer Anchoring Steamer (Without Legs) 1. Ensure that there is adequate clearance to open the manual drain handle. 2. Place steamer in the desired location on the levelled counter top and mark four corners. Remove the steamer and drill 1/2”...
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Electric Counter Convection Steamer Installation Drain Connections (figure 2) The drain connection (Figure 2) must be 1” IPS down, preferably with one elbow only, maximum length of 2 feet before open air gap and piped to an open air gap type drain. Drain pipe should be copper. DO NOT use PVC pipe - PVC pipe may lose its rigidity or glue may fail.
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Installation Electric Counter Convection Steamer Water Quality The water supply connected to this steamer should contain no more than 2.0 grains of hardness per gallon with pH from 7.0 to 8.5. This degree of hardness and pH can easily be obtained with the use of a properly maintained water softener. Water supplies vary from one location to another.
Electric Counter Convection Steamer Testing Procedures Testing Procedures CAUTION Live steam and accumulated hot water in the compartment may be released when the door is opened. Once the steamer is installed and all mechanical connections have been made, thoroughly test the steamer before operation.
Operation Electric Counter Convection Steamer Operation When set to ON, your steamer has been factory set to maintain the generator standby temperature just below the boiling point, approximately 205 degrees Fahrenheit, in READY mode. ONTROLS Main Power Switch - Standard controls ON .......Boiler will automatically fill with water and begin heating to STANDBY temperature.
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Depth of Pan 1" 2.5” 4” 6” SXN-4M Draining the Generator Open the manual valve to drain after each day’s use to flush out minerals and minimize scale build-up in the generator. INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL 10272 REV 2 (04/22) PAGE...
Cleaning Electric Counter Convection Steamer Cleaning WARNING Disconnect the power supply to the appliance before cleaning or servicing. CAUTION Do not use cleaning agents that are corrosive. CAUTION The appliance and its parts are hot. Use care when operating, cleaning and servicing the appliance. CAUTION Live steam and accumulated hot water in the compartment may be released when the door is opened.
Electric Counter Convection Steamer Cooking Guidelines Cooking Guidelines The steamer steam cooks vegetables, frankfurters, eggs in their shells, and certain other meats or food items at atmospheric pressure. These cooking guidelines are suggestions only. You should experiment with your food products to determine the cooking times that will give you the best results.
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Cooking Guidelines Electric Counter Convection Steamer PRODUCT TIME (MINUTES) WEIGHT PER PAN COOK IN PERFORATED PANS (Continued) Chicken - Breasts, Legs, Thighs 15 lb. Turkey, Frozen Breasts (2) 6 - 7 lb. Each Cut Lengthwise 20 - 25 lb. Corned Beef 40 - 75 6 - 8 lb.
Electric Counter Convection Steamer Maintenance Maintenance WARNING Disconnect the power supply to the appliance before cleaning or servicing. CAUTION Live steam and accumulated hot water in the compartment may be released when the door is opened. CAUTION The appliance and its parts are hot. Use care when operating, cleaning and servicing the appliance. COLD WATER CONDENSER The steamer is equipped with a cold water condenser in the rear of the cooking chamber which helps to condense the steam prior to discharge into the drain.
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Maintenance Electric Counter Convection Steamer Removal of Scale Deposits (continued) WARNING Read and follow instructions on the CLR bottle. Use plastic or rubber gloves to avoid skin contact. If CLR comes in contact with skin, rinse with clean water. 1. Set the power switch to OFF and drain steam generator by opening the manual drain valve. 2.
Electric Counter Convection Steamer Adjustment for High Altitude Locations Adjustment for High Altitude Locations NOTICE Contact the factory, the factory representative or local service company to perform maintenance and repairs. The steamer has been factory set so that when it is ON and in the READY mode, it will maintain water temperature in the steam generator tank at approximately 205 degrees Fahrenheit (just below water boiling point).
Troubleshooting Electric Counter Convection Steamer Troubleshooting Water Flows into Drain during Shutdown When steamer is shut down and cold water is running continuously into the open drain, either or both solenoid valves did not close when steamer was turned off. 1.
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Electric Counter Convection Steamer 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.
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