Owner InfOrmatIOn (continued) service/technical assistance if you experience any problems with the installation or operation of your unit, contact your local Roundup authorized service agency. they can be found in the service agency directory packaged with the equipment. fill in the information below and have it handy when calling your authorized service agency for assistance.
Variety SteaMer ImpOrtant safetY InfOrmatIOn throughout this manual, you will find the following safety words and symbols that signify important safety issues with regards to operating or maintaining the Variety steamer. warnInG General warnInG. Indicates informa- tion important to the proper operation of the equipment.
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ImpOrtant safetY InfOrmatIOn (continued) • warnInG electrIcal sHOcK HazarD. faIlUre tO fOllOw tHese InstrUctIOns cOUlD resUlt In serIOUs InjUrY Or DeatH. - electrical ground is required on this appli- ance. - Do not modify the power supply cord plug. If it does not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
Unpacking 1. Remove unit and all packing materials from ship- ping carton. 2. the unit should ship with: • Variety steamer • Owner’s Manual • authorized service agency Directory • Petro gel Lubricant • Water inlet Hose assembly • black Drain tubing nOte: If any parts are missing or damaged, con- tact antunes technical service ImmeDIatelY at 1-877 392-7854 or 630-784-1000 in the U.s.
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Variety SteaMer warnInG be sUre tO fOllOw all GUIDelInes, prO- ceDUres, anD precaUtIOns lIsteD In tHe ImpOrtant safetY InfOrmatIOn sectIOn Of tHIs manUal. plUmbInG caUtIOn this equipment is to be installed to comply with the basic plumbing code of the building Officials and code administrators, Inc.
the Variety steamer makes it possible to expand a menu with just one piece of equipment. the Variety steamer produces a super-heated dry steam. this steam penetrates the product until the product’s temperature matches the steam temperature. the guide below is an approximation of the number of steam shots and the time required to cook the food item.
Variety SteaMer Operator controls rOcKer swItcH (pOwer On/Off) When the Rocker switch is in the ON position, the control board is activated and the green light on the front panel lights up. a thermostat senses generator temperature. if the generator temperature is below 30°...
Operating Instructions 1. turn the Rocker switch (Power On/Off) to ON. 2. allow the unit to preheat for approximately 20-30 minutes. nOte: the green ready light will be on when the unit is warming up. nOte: Do not push the operate button during warm-up.
Variety SteaMer warnInG turn the unit off, disconnect the power source and allow the unit to cool down before performing any service or maintenance on the unit. caUtIOn chlories or phosphates in cleasnsing agents such as bleach, sanitizers, degreasers, or detergents could cause permanent damage to the sainless steel equipmenet.
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mOntHlY cleanInG Your steamer utilizes an open steam generator. Water sprayed onto the generator surface flashes into steam immediately, but the minerals in the water do not steam; they stay on the generator surface. a small amount of calcium/mineral deposits are needed for proper operation, but a build-up of excessive calcium/ mineral deposits causes poor steaming efficiency, excessive moisture (wet steam), and will eventually...
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Variety SteaMer cHecKInG anD cleanInG tHe water straIner the Water strainer protects your equipment from any foreign debris in the water line that could get into the food, damage the unit’s solenoid (causing the unit to leak or flood) and protect from interference with the equipment’s proper and consistent operation to ensure proper and consistent steaming results, visually check the water pressure regulator gauge and...
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Top Cover Assy. (1) Control Panel (32) nOte: numbers in parenthesis corre- spond with replacement parts lists. P/N 1010649 Rev. E 03/07 maIntenance (continued) Black Manifold Plate (2) O-ring (3) Diffuser (38) Spray Tube (37) Hi-Limit Thermostat (35) figure 5. Variety steamer components Variety SteaMer Black Manifold Orifices Drip Tray (4)
Variety SteaMer to avoid possible personal injury and/or damage to the unit, inspection, test and repair of electrical equipment should be performed by qualified service personnel. the unit should be unplugged when servicing, except when electrical tests are required. Use extreme care during electrical circuit tests. live circuits will be exposed. problem Power On/Off switch is the power cord is not correctly plugged...
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trOUblesHOOtInG (continued) problem unit heats but there is little insufficient or excessive calcium/mineral or no steam produced buildup on generator surface. and/or black Manifold O-ring is worn, damaged, the product requires more or missing. steaming than usual. Low generator temperature. (continued) steam leaks out of the black Manifold O-ring is damaged or...
Equipment manufactured by Roundup food Equipment Division of a.J. antunes & co. has been con- structed of the finest materials available and manufactured to high quality standards. these units are warranted to be free from mechanical and electrical defects for a period of one year from date of pur- chase or 18 months from shipment from factory, whichever occurs first, under normal use and service, and when installed in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations.
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