Table of Contents
Advertisement
Quick Links
Installation & Operation Manual
Counter Convection Steamer
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
M
R
ANUAL 10080-SB
EV 0 (03/21)
$21.00
Electric
R24-3 & R24-5
Model R24-3 on stand
servicing this equipment.
SOUTHBEND STEAM
1100 Old Honeycutt Road Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina 27526 USA
www.southbendnc.com
WARNING
A Middleby Company
ELECTRIC COUNTER CONVECTION STEAMER
IMPORTANT FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Please complete this information and retain this
manual for the life of the equipment:
Model #: ___________________________
Serial #: ___________________________
Date Purchased: _____________________
M
S
ANUAL
ECTION
CO
Advertisement
Table of Contents
Related Manuals for Middleby SOUTHBEND R24-3
Summary of Contents for Middleby SOUTHBEND R24-3
- Page 1 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. SOUTHBEND STEAM A Middleby Company 1100 Old Honeycutt Road Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina 27526 USA www.southbendnc.com ELECTRIC COUNTER CONVECTION STEAMER...
-
Page 2: Important Notes For Installation And Operation
PECIFICATIONS LECTRIC OUNTER ONVECTION TEAMER SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Before installing and operating this equipment, be sure everyone involved in its operation is fully trained and aware of precautions. Accidents and problems can be caused by failure to follow fundamental rules and precautions. The following symbols, found throughout this manual, alert you to potentially dangerous conditions to the operator, service personnel, or to the equipment. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
LECTRIC OUNTER ONVECTION TEAMER NTRODUCTION 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 ..........................13 Cooking Guidelines ....................... -
Page 4: Service Connections
Chlorine .........Less than 1.5 PPM pH Factor ........6.8 - 7.3 Water which does not meet these standards should be treated with the installation of Middleby’s Water Treatment System. Call 919-762-1000 if you have questions concerning your water meeting these parameters. -
Page 5: Installation Instructions
LECTRIC OUNTER ONVECTION TEAMER NSTALLATION NSTALLATION NSTRUCTIONS ENERAL The R24-3 and R24-5 steamers are single compartment electric pressureless steam cookers with an internal electric steam generator that maintains water temperature at approximately 205 Deg F. R24-3 is rated 7.5 kW as standard; 10 kW is optional. - Page 6 NSTALLATION LECTRIC OUNTER ONVECTION TEAMER EVELING Using a spirit level or pan of water in the bottom of the steamer, adjust the leveling feet or the feet on the adjustable legs to level the steamer front-to-back and side-to-side. After the drain is connected, check for level by pouring water onto the floor of the compartment.
- Page 7 LECTRIC OUNTER ONVECTION TEAMER NSTALLATION LUMBING ONNECTIONS WARNING Plumbing connections must comply with applicable sanitary, safety and plumbing codes. The water supply inlets are provided with 3/8” (10 mm) compression fittings for 3/8” O.D. copper tubing. The water supply line pressure should be 25 - 50 psi (170 - 345 kPa) for each line. The water supply to the generator tank is separate from the water supply to the cooling system where steam is condensed before entering the drain line.
- Page 8 NSTALLATION LECTRIC OUNTER ONVECTION TEAMER RAIN ONNECTIONS FIGURE 2 The drain connection (Fig. 2) must be 1” IPS down, preferably with one elbow only, maximum length of 2 feet horizontal 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.
- Page 9 LECTRIC OUNTER ONVECTION TEAMER NSTALLATION ATER UALITY The water supply connected to this steamer should contain no more than 2.0 grains of hardness per gallon with pH from 6.8 to 7.3. 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.
-
Page 10: Testing Procedures
ESTING ROCEDURES LECTRIC OUNTER ONVECTION TEAMER ESTING ROCEDURES 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. -
Page 11: Operation
LECTRIC OUNTER ONVECTION TEAMER PERATION PERATION 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 - ON ..... Boiler will automatically fill with water and begin heating to STANDBY temperature. OFF .... - Page 12 PERATION LECTRIC OUNTER ONVECTION TEAMER ONSTANT TEAM EATURE PTIONAL EATURE A switch has been added to control this feature. It is located below the timer under the heading “COOKING MODE”. PERATION WITH THIS EATURE Operation for Timed Cooking This switch must be positioned to the right, towards the heading “TIMED COOKING”. The operator then must select the time required for the cooking by setting the timer dial to the desired time from “0 to “60”...
-
Page 13: Cleaning
LECTRIC OUNTER ONVECTION TEAMER LEANING LEANING 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. -
Page 14: Cooking Guidelines
OOKING UIDELINES LECTRIC OUNTER ONVECTION TEAMER OOKING UIDELINES 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. - Page 15 LECTRIC OUNTER ONVECTION TEAMER OOKING UIDELINES 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.
-
Page 16: Maintenance
AINTENANCE LECTRIC OUNTER ONVECTION TEAMER AINTENANCE 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. ATER ONDENSER The steamer is equipped with a cold water condenser in the rear of the cooking chamber which helps to condense the... - Page 17 LECTRIC OUNTER ONVECTION TEAMER AINTENANCE EMOVAL OF CALE EPOSITS (Continued) WARNING Disconnect the power supply to the appliance before cleaning or servicing. 1. Drain steam generator by setting the main power switch to OFF. Set cooking timer to “0FF”. 2. Set the main power switch to DELIME. 3.
-
Page 18: Adjustment For High Altitude Locations
DJUSTMENT FOR LTITUDE OCATIONS LECTRIC OUNTER ONVECTION TEAMER DJUSTMENT FOR LTITUDE OCATIONS 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). -
Page 19: Troubleshooting
LECTRIC OUNTER ONVECTION TEAMER ROUBLESHOOTING ROUBLESHOOTING ATER LOWS INTO RAIN DURING HUTDOWN 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. - Page 20 When service is needed, contact a Southbend Steam Authorized Service Agency, or your dealer. To avoid confusion, always refer to the model number, serial number, and type of your appliance. SOUTHBEND STEAM A Middleby Company 1100 Old Honeycutt Road Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina 27526 USA www.southbendnc.com...
Need help?
Do you have a question about the SOUTHBEND R24-3 and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers