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Middleby southbend EZ-3 Operator's Manual

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COUNTERTOP STEAMERS
Improper installation, operation, service, or maintenance can cause property damage, injury, or death.
Read this manual thoroughly before installing and operating this equipment.
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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
FOR MODEL EZ-3 and EZ-5
Simple Steam
Model EZ-3
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1100 Old Honeycutt Road, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
WARNING
IMPORTANT FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Please complete this information and retain this
manual for the life of the equipment:
Model #: __________________________
Serial #: __________________________
Date Purchased: ___________________
Model EZ-5
COUNTERTOP STEAMER
MANUAL SECTION ST

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  • Page 1 IMPORTANT FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Please complete this information and retain this manual for the life of the equipment: Model #: __________________________ Serial #: __________________________ Date Purchased: ___________________ OPERATOR'S MANUAL FOR MODEL EZ-3 and EZ-5 Simple Steam COUNTERTOP STEAMERS Model EZ-3 Model EZ-5 WARNING Improper installation, operation, service, or maintenance can cause property damage, injury, or death.

  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    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

    ABLE OF ONTENTS EZ-3 & EZ-5 C ODEL OUNTERTOP TEAMERS Congratulations! You have purchased one of the finest pieces of heavy-duty commercial cooking equipment on the market. You will find that your new equipment, like all Southbend equipment, has been designed and manufactured to meet the toughest standards in the industry.

  • Page 4: Specifications

    PECIFICATIONS EZ-3 & EZ-5 C ODEL OUNTERTOP TEAMERS PECIFICATIONS DIMENSIONS SIDE VIEW FRONT VIEW TOP VIEW = Electrical Connection Terminal Block Width Height Depth Electrical Connection Crate Size Crated Model Weight Width Depth Height Volume 16.375" 24.25" 30.25" 6" 2.44" 20"...

  • Page 5: Installation

    NSTALLATION EZ-3 & EZ-5 C ODEL OUNTERTOP TEAMERS NSTALLATION WARNING DO NOT CONNECT 3/4” ID GREY HOSE IN REAR OF UNIT TO ANYTHING. THESE ARE VENT HOSES AND MUST BE ALLOWED TO DRAIN INTO PAN. FAILURE TO COMPLY COULD CAUSE A DANGEROUS PRESSURE RISE INSIDE OF THE STEAMER.
  • Page 6 NSTALLATION EZ-3 & EZ-5 C ODEL OUNTERTOP TEAMERS Step 2: Install the Legs 1. Uncrate carefully. Report any hidden damage to the freight carrier IMMEDIATELY. 2. Do not remove any tags or labels until unit is installed and working properly. 3.
  • Page 7 NSTALLATION EZ-3 & EZ-5 C ODEL OUNTERTOP TEAMERS Step 2: Electric Connection A field connection Fuse Block is located at the rear of the unit, lower left side. A hole is provided for a 3/4” conduit fitting (solid or flex). Rear cover and fuse block cover must be removed to gain access to fuse block. Refer to Figure 2.

  • Page 8: Performance Check

    NSTALLATION EZ-3 & EZ-5 C ODEL OUNTERTOP TEAMERS Step 3: Optional Floor Drain The drain valve is 1/2’’ NPT. Position the unit near, but not on top of, an open floor drain. Allow at least a 1" air gap. DO NOT directly plumb to the unit unless you also install an “open funnel” downstream of this connection in the drain system.

  • Page 9: Operation

    PERATION EZ-3 & EZ-5 C ODEL OUNTERTOP TEAMERS PERATION STARTUP 1. If the cavity bottom cover is present, open door and remove. 2. Turn lever to ‘’ON’’ position with door open. 3. Important: Pour water into trough above the door until water is observed passing through the fill / drain opening at left rear corner of cavity bottom.

  • Page 10: Cooking Hints

    OOKING INTS EZ-3 & EZ-5 C ODEL OUNTERTOP TEAMERS OOKING INTS COOKING TIPS Schedule cooking of fresh vegetables so that they will be served soon after they are cooked. If it is necessary to prepare them in advance, they can be plunged into cold water, drained thoroughly and held under refrigeration until needed for service.
  • Page 11 OOKING INTS EZ-3 & EZ-5 C ODEL OUNTERTOP TEAMERS Table continuing from previous page. Cooking Time Product Weight Portions (minutes) Pan Used Mixed Vegetables Frozen 5 lbs. 20 (4 oz.) Full/Perforated Peas Frozen 5 lbs. 20 (4 oz.) Full/Perforated Potatoes Red Bliss - Whole 7 lbs.
  • Page 12 OOKING INTS EZ-3 & EZ-5 C ODEL OUNTERTOP TEAMERS Table continuing from previous page. Cooking Time Product Weight Portions (minutes) Pan Used Black Eyed Peas 2 lbs. Full/Perforated Place beans in pan and cover with 3-quarts hot tap water. Steam for 2 minutes; remove from steamer and cover for 1 hour.

  • Page 13: Cleaning

    LEANING EZ-3 & EZ-5 C ODEL OUNTERTOP TEAMERS LEANING Southbend equipment is constructed with the best quality materials and is designed to provide durable service when properly maintained. To expect the best performance, your equipment must be maintained in good condition and cleaned daily. Naturally, the frequency and extent of cleaning depends on the amount and degree of usage.
  • Page 14 LEANING EZ-3 & EZ-5 C ODEL OUNTERTOP TEAMERS the surface with SCOTCH-BRITE scouring pads. DO NOT USE ORDINARY STEEL WOOL, as any particles left on the surface will rust and further spoil the appearance of the finish. NEVER USE A WIRE RUSH, STEEL SCOURING PAD, SCRAPER, FILE OR OTHER STEEL TOOLS.

  • Page 15: Troubleshooting

    ROUBLESHOOTING EZ-3 & EZ-5 C ODEL OUNTERTOP TEAMERS ROUBLESHOOTING This section contains a troubleshooting key and referenced flowcharts to assist a qualified service technician in the servicing of a EZ-3 or EZ-5 Countertop Steamer. TROUBLESHOOTING KEY Find the symptom below that corresponds to the malfunction, then turn to the corresponding figure and page. Follow the flowchart on that page until the problem is solved.

  • Page 16: Unit Not Heating Up, "On" Light Not Lit

    ROUBLESHOOTING EZ-3 & EZ-5 C ODEL OUNTERTOP TEAMERS Unit Not Heating Up, "ON" Light Not Lit Unit not heating up, "ON" light not lit. Check that circuit breaker is ON and that proper voltage is available at main fuse block. DISCONNECT POWER AT CIRCUIT BREAKER.

  • Page 17: Unit Not Heating Up Properly Or Not Cooking As Fast, "On" Light Lit

    ROUBLESHOOTING EZ-3 & EZ-5 C ODEL OUNTERTOP TEAMERS Unit Not Heating Up Properly or Not Cooking As Fast, "ON" Light Lit Unit not heating up properly, or not cooking as fast, "ON" light lit. Check all three main fuses, replace as necessary. Is "CHECK WATER LEVEL"...

  • Page 18: Unit Using Excessive Amount Of Water And/Or Excessive Steam Coming From Vent Tube

    ROUBLESHOOTING EZ-3 & EZ-5 C ODEL OUNTERTOP TEAMERS Unit Using Excessive Amount of Water and/or Excessive Steam Coming from Vent Tube Unit using excessive amount of water and/or excessive steam coming from vent tube behind the unit. DISCONNECT POWER AT CIRCUIT BREAKER Remove control panel, but leave plug connected.

  • Page 19: Check Water Level" Light Does Not Come On When Unit Runs Out Of Water

    ROUBLESHOOTING EZ-3 & EZ-5 C ODEL OUNTERTOP TEAMERS "Check Water Level" Light Does Not Come On When Unit Runs Out of Water "CHECK WATER LEVEL" light does not come on when unit runs out of water. Remove wire C17 (EZ-3) or C53 (EZ-5) from "CHECK WATER LEVEL"...

  • Page 20: Buzzer Does Not Come On

    ROUBLESHOOTING EZ-3 & EZ-5 C ODEL OUNTERTOP TEAMERS Buzzer Does Not Come On Buzzer does not come on. DISCONNECT POWER AT CIRCUIT BREAKER Remove control panel. Set timer for five minutes. Does timer time down? Remove buzzer Replace lead wires timer.

  • Page 21: Voltage Check At Control Panel Fuse Block

    ROUBLESHOOTING EZ-3 & EZ-5 C ODEL OUNTERTOP TEAMERS Figure 4 Voltage Check at Control Panel Fuse Block Power Switch "ON" Light "CHECK WATER LEVEL" Light Control Panel Fuse Block Terminal Block Door Switch 1. Disconnect power at circuit breaker. 2. Remove control panel without disconnecting plug. 3.

  • Page 22: Heating Element Resistance Check (At Contactor)

    ROUBLESHOOTING EZ-3 & EZ-5 C ODEL OUNTERTOP TEAMERS Figure 5 Heating Element Resistance Check (at contactor) Contactor (top view) 1. Disconnect power at circuit breaker. 2. Remove control panel. 3. Place test leads between terminals A and C on left side of contactor. 4.

  • Page 23: Main Fuse Replacement

    ROUBLESHOOTING EZ-3 & EZ-5 C ODEL OUNTERTOP TEAMERS Figure 6 Main Fuse Replacement Fuse Block Fuse Block Cover (shown removed) Rear Cover 1. Disconnect power at circuit breaker. 2. Remove rear cover from unit. 3. Remove fuse block cover. 4. Check fuses for continuity. 5.

  • Page 24: Power Switch Continuity Check

    ROUBLESHOOTING EZ-3 & EZ-5 C ODEL OUNTERTOP TEAMERS Figure 7 Power Switch Continuity Check Power Switch "NO" Lead "C" Lead Fuse Block 1. Disconnect power at circuit breaker. 2. Remove control panel. 3. Turn Lever to ‘’ON’’ from ‘’OFF’’ and to ‘’OFF’’ from ‘’ON’’ ensuring that the power switch is properly actuated.

  • Page 25: Contactor Coil And Mov Check

    ROUBLESHOOTING EZ-3 & EZ-5 C ODEL OUNTERTOP TEAMERS Figure 8 Contactor Coil and MOV Check Actuator TOP VIEW LEFT SIDE VIEW 1. Disconnect power at circuit breaker. 2. Remove control panel and disconnect nine-pin plug PL1. 3. Depress actuator on top of contactor. Actuator should travel freely and spring back when released. 4.

  • Page 26: Idle Element Resistance Check

    ROUBLESHOOTING EZ-3 & EZ-5 C ODEL OUNTERTOP TEAMERS Figure 9 Idle Element Resistance Check Model EZ-3 Model EZ-5 High Limit Idle Element Plug 1. Disconnect power at circuit breaker. 2. Remove control panel. 3. Disconnect idle element plug (PL3). 4. Place test leads as shown above. 5.

  • Page 27: Timer And Buzzer Check

    ROUBLESHOOTING EZ-3 & EZ-5 C ODEL OUNTERTOP TEAMERS Figure 10 Timer and Buzzer Check Timer Buzzer 1. Disconnect power at circuit breaker. 2. Remove control panel. 3. Set timer for one minute and allow to time out. If timer does not run, then replace. 4.

  • Page 28: Door Switch Continuity Check

    ROUBLESHOOTING EZ-3 & EZ-5 C ODEL OUNTERTOP TEAMERS Figure 11 Door Switch Continuity Check Model EZ-5 Model EZ-3 Terminal Block Door Switch 1. Disconnect power at circuit breaker. 2. Remove control panel. 3. Depress and release door switch actuator rod to make sure door switch is properly actuated. 4.

  • Page 29: Float Switch Continuity Check

    ROUBLESHOOTING EZ-3 & EZ-5 C ODEL OUNTERTOP TEAMERS Figure 12 Float Switch Continuity Check Coupling Water Seal Box Float Switch Drain Valve Rear View of Unit with Back Cover Removed 1. Disconnect power at circuit breaker. 2. Remove rear cover from unit. 3.

  • Page 30: High Limit Continuity Check

    ROUBLESHOOTING EZ-3 & EZ-5 C ODEL OUNTERTOP TEAMERS Figure 13 High Limit Continuity Check Model EZ-5 Model EZ-3 Terminal Block 1. Turn unit off. 2. Wait for cavity bottom to cool to touch. 3. Disconnect power at circuit breaker. 4. Remove control panel without disconnecting plug. 5.

  • Page 31: Time Delay Relay Check (Ez-3 Only)

    ROUBLESHOOTING EZ-3 & EZ-5 C ODEL OUNTERTOP TEAMERS Figure 14 Time Delay Relay Check (EZ-3 only) 1. Disconnect power at circuit breaker. 2. Remove control panel, but leave plugged in. 3. Disconnect wire C23 from terminal block position 3. 4. Reconnect power. 5.

  • Page 32: Controller Check (Ez-5 Only)

    ROUBLESHOOTING EZ-3 & EZ-5 C ODEL OUNTERTOP TEAMERS Figure 15 Controller Check (EZ-5 only) 1. Disconnect power at circuit breaker. 2. Remove control panel, but leave plugged in. 3. Disconnect wire C98 from controller. 4. Reconnect power. 5. Use a spacer to hold door switch in closed position. Contactor should actuate and then deactuate in less than 60 seconds.

  • Page 33: Electric Schematic For 208-240 Volt 60 Hz Or 220 Volt 50 Hz Model

    ROUBLESHOOTING EZ-3 & EZ-5 C ODEL OUNTERTOP TEAMERS Figure 16 Electric Schematic for 208-240 Volt 60 Hz or 220 Volt 50 Hz Model EZ-3 ’ 1178387 PERATOR ANUAL...

  • Page 34: Electric Schematic For 480 Volt Model

    ROUBLESHOOTING EZ-3 & EZ-5 C ODEL OUNTERTOP TEAMERS Figure 17 Electric Schematic for 480 Volt Model EZ-3 ’ 1178387 PERATOR ANUAL...

  • Page 35: Electric Schematic For 208-240 Volt 60 Hz Or 220 Volt 50 Hz Model

    ROUBLESHOOTING EZ-3 & EZ-5 C ODEL OUNTERTOP TEAMERS Figure 18 Electric Schematic for 208-240 Volt 60 Hz or 220 Volt 50 Hz Model EZ-5 ’ 1178387 PERATOR ANUAL...

  • Page 36: Electric Schematic For 480 Volt Model

    ROUBLESHOOTING EZ-3 & EZ-5 C ODEL OUNTERTOP TEAMERS Figure 19 Electric Schematic for 480 Volt Model EZ-5 ’ 1178387 PERATOR ANUAL...

  • Page 37: Parts

    ARTS EZ-3 & EZ-5 C ODEL OUNTERTOP TEAMERS ARTS NOTICE INSTALLATION OF OTHER THAN GENUINE SOUTHBEND PARTS WILL VOID THE WARRANTY ON THIS EQUIPMENT. The serial plate with voltage, model, and serial information is located on the right side of the steamer cavity on the upper rear corner.
  • Page 38 ARTS EZ-3 & EZ-5 C ODEL OUNTERTOP TEAMERS Parts for Simple Steam Countertop Steamer EZ-3 Part Number EZ-5 Part Number Description 1178265 1178265 COVER, BOTTOM 1178527 1181000 COVER, REAR STEAMER 1178255 1181009 COVER,EXTERIOR 1178657 COVER,EXTERIOR,STACKED 1179962 1179962 COVER,REMOVABLE BUSS 1176797 DESCALER, 3.5OZ PKG (100G) 1178167 1181015...
  • Page 39 ARTS EZ-3 & EZ-5 C ODEL OUNTERTOP TEAMERS Parts for Simple Steam Countertop Steamer EZ-3 Part Number EZ-5 Part Number Description 1178483 HOSE, 1 1/2"ID,SILCONE 1178386 1178386 HOSE,3/4" ID SILCONE 1178685 HOSE, OVERFLOW, 28" 1178369 1181021 INSULATION, BACK PANEL 1178371 1178371 INSULATION, BOTTOM 1181022...
  • Page 40 ARTS EZ-3 & EZ-5 C ODEL OUNTERTOP TEAMERS Parts for Simple Steam Countertop Steamer EZ-3 Part Number EZ-5 Part Number Description 1178347 1178347 SEAL,SHAFT 1178275 SHAFT, VALVE LEVER 1178373 1178373 SHIELD,HEAT TRANSFER 1177318 1177318 SHIM, CAST STRIKER 1178234 SIDE PANEL,SIMPLE STEAM 1181045 SIDE, RACK W/A 1172951...

  • Page 41: Limited Warranty

    EZ-3 & EZ-5 C ODEL OUNTERTOP TEAMERS LIMITED W ARRANTY Southbend warrants that the equipment, as supplied by the factory to the original purchasers, is free from defects in materials and workmanship. Should any part thereof become defective as a result of normal use within the period and limits defined below, then at the option of Southbend such parts will be repaired or replaced by Southbend or its Authorized Service Agency.
  • Page 42 COUNTERTOP STEAMER A product with the Southbend 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 unit. When service is needed, contact a Southbend Authorized Service Agency, or your dealer.

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