INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, PRESSURE COOKERS, MODELS DC-2, DC-3, DCL-2, DCL-3, DCL-4, DCP-2, DCP-3, DCP-4, DCW-2, DCW-3, DDA-2, DDA-3 IMPORTANT NOTES FOR INSTALLATION AND OPERATION This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
2.0 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL Models DC-2, DC-3, DCL-2, DCL-3, DCP-2 DCP-3, DCW-2, DCW-3, DDA-2, DDA-3 cookers have two or three pressurized steaming compartments for cooking vegetables, fish, eggs and other foods. Models DC are mounted on a cabinet base, models DCL on a leg base, models DCP on a pedestal base and models DCW are wall mounted.
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, PRESSURE COOKERS, MODELS DC-2, DC-3, DCL-2, DCL-3, DCL-4, DCP-2, DCP-3, DCP-4, DCW-2, DCW-3, DDA-2, DDA-3 2.0 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (Continued) LOCATION Position the appliance in its installation location. Check that there are sufficient clearances to service the controls, door swing, etc. Also adequate clearance must be left for making the required supply and drain connections.
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, PRESSURE COOKERS, MODELS DC-2, DC-3, DCL-2, DCL-3, DCL-4, DCP-2, DCP-3, DCP-4, DCW-2, DCW-3, DDA-2, DDA-3 LEVELLING AND ANCHORING THE CABINET (Continued) DC, DCL and DDA MODELS: 5. Place appliance back in the installation position. 6. Recheck level.
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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, PRESSURE COOKERS, MODELS DC-2, DC-3, DCL-2, DCL-3, DCL-4, DCP-2, DCP-3, DCP-4, DCW-2, DCW-3, DDA-2, DDA-3 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS WARNING: Electrical and grounding connections must comply with the applicable portions of the National Electrical Code and/or other local electrical codes.
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, PRESSURE COOKERS, MODELS DC-2, DC-3, DCL-2, DCL-3, DCL-4, DCP-2, DCP-3, DCP-4, DCW-2, DCW-3, DDA-2, DDA-3 2.0 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (Continued) Water Supply Connection - Do-All Models Only The incoming cold water supply connection, at the rear of the cabinet, requires 3/8" tubing and water pressure of 25 to 50 psi.
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, PRESSURE COOKERS, MODELS DC-2, DC-3, DCL-2, DCL-3, DCL-4, DCP-2, DCP-3, DCP-4, DCW-2, DCW-3, DDA-2, DDA-3 INFORMATION TO STEAM FITTER (Continued) Note, in 3/4" pipe size, that a Standard 90º Elbow and Angle Valve and a Globe Valve are equivalent to 1.8 feet, 10 feet and 18 feet respectively of straight pipe.
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, PRESSURE COOKERS, MODELS DC-2, DC-3, DCL-2, DCL-3, DCL-4, DCP-2, DCP-3, DCP-4, DCW-2, DCW-3, DDA-2, DDA-3 3.0 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: Operating, testing, and servicing should only be performed by qualified personnel. CAUTION: The appliance and its parts are hot. Use care when operating, cleaning and servicing the appliance.
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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, PRESSURE COOKERS, MODELS DC-2, DC-3, DCL-2, DCL-3, DCL-4, DCP-2, DCP-3, DCP-4, DCW-2, DCW-3, DDA-2, DDA-3 3.0 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (Continued) Set timer at 5 minutes. Pull out operating handle and set in position. Steam should be heard entering the compartment;...
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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, PRESSURE COOKERS, MODELS DC-2, DC-3, DCL-2, DCL-3, DCL-4, DCP-2, DCP-3, DCP-4, DCW-2, DCW-3, DDA-2, DDA-3 3.0 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (Continued) COMPARTMENT CONTROLS (Figure 1) Timer (0 to 60 minutes) - Sets the steam time for the compartment.
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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, PRESSURE COOKERS, MODELS DC-2, DC-3, DCL-2, DCL-3, DCL-4, DCP-2, DCP-3, DCP-4, DCW-2, DCW-3, DDA-2, DDA-3 3.0 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (Continued) STEAMING Each steaming compartment is controlled by its own controls. When a compartment is not operating, the drain is open and the steam inlet valve from the boiler is closed. Food, properly portioned and in appropriate solid or perforated pans, is placed on rack supports (or wire shelves) in the steaming compartment.
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, PRESSURE COOKERS, MODELS DC-2, DC-3, DCL-2, DCL-3, DCL-4, DCP-2, DCP-3, DCP-4, DCW-2, DCW-3, DDA-2, DDA-3 4.0 COOKING GUIDELINES The cooking guidelines in this manual are suggestions only. You should experiment with your food products to determine cooking times that will give you the best results. Variables which affect cooking time include size, weight, thickness of foods, temperature, density, previous condition of the foods (fresh, pre-blanched or frozen) and degree of doneness desired.
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, PRESSURE COOKERS, MODELS DC-2, DC-3, DCL-2, DCL-3, DCL-4, DCP-2, DCP-3, DCP-4, DCW-2, DCW-3, DDA-2, DDA-3 5.0 CLEANING WARNING: Disconnect the power supply to the appliance before cleaning or servicing. CAUTION: Do not use cleaning agents that are corrosive.
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, PRESSURE COOKERS, MODELS DC-2, DC-3, DCL-2, DCL-3, DCL-4, DCP-2, DCP-3, DCP-4, DCW-2, DCW-3, DDA-2, DDA-3 6.0 MAINTENANCE Keep all exposed cleanable areas of unit clean at all times. CAUTION: An obstructed drain can cause personal injury or property damage.
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, PRESSURE COOKERS, MODELS DC-2, DC-3, DCL-2, DCL-3, DCL-4, DCP-2, DCP-3, DCP-4, DCW-2, DCW-3, DDA-2, DDA-3 7.0 TROUBLESHOOTING COOKER Door hasp will not engage: 1. Door loose and requires new bushings. 2. Hasp requires adjustment by adding or removing of washers under hasp.
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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, PRESSURE COOKERS, MODELS DC-2, DC-3, DCL-2, DCL-3, DCL-4, DCP-2, DCP-3, DCP-4, DCW-2, DCW-3, DDA-2, DDA-3 7.0 TROUBLESHOOTING (Continued) Steam escapes from compartment during cooking cycle: 1. Compartment vent plugged. 2. Exhaust valve plugged or defective. Cooking cycle cannot be activated: 1.
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