Southbend STRG-5D - Manual (Page 7)

S TRATO S TEAM C OUNTERTOP S TEAMER O PERATION
O
PERATION
NOTICE: WATER SPECIFICATION
To meet warranty requirements, supply water must meet the following specification:
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS)............60 PPM or less
Hardness...........................................2 Grains (35 PPM) or less
pH Factor ..........................................7.0 to 7.5
S TARTUP
Turn control lever to “ON” position (see Figure 3). The steamer will fill automatically and be ready for cooking in about
four minutes.
O PERATION
CAUTION
HOT STEAM WILL ESCAPE WHEN DOOR IS BEING OPENED. TO PREVENT BURNS KEEP HANDS AND
FACE AWAY FROM STEAM.
When turned ON, the steamer operates continuously. To save water, gas and electricity, turn the control lever to OFF
when the steamer is not in use.
Suggested cooking times for various foods are shown in the table in the following section.
Pan specifications are shown on page 4.
The door may be opened or closed at any time. The steamer temporarily shuts off while the door is open.
Timer can be used as a reminder to the operator. The timer does NOT turn the steamer on or off!
S HUTDOWN
Turn lever to the “OFF” position. The water in the bottom of the cavity will automatically drain.
T ROUBLESHOOTING BY O PERATOR
The following table lists the possible causes and solutions of problems that may occur during operation.
Problem Possible Causes and Solutions
Steamer does not heat up at all. – Electric power is shut off. Turn on power.
– Water supply is shut off. Turn on water.
– Not enough water is entering steamer. Check water supply.
– Lime build-up. De-lime steamer cavity (see page 12).
– If water is OK and there is little lime build-up, call repair service.
– No power to gas ignition circuit.
– Disconnected ignition circuit ground.
– Gas supply is shut off. Turn on gas supply.
Steamer does heat up, but does not produce enough steam. – Door is open or ajar. Close steamer door completely.
– Lime build-up. De-lime steamer cavity (see page 12).
– Not enough water. Check water supply.
Steamer does not drain correctly. – Clogged drain on inside of steamer cavity. Check and clear.
– Clogged drain outside of steamer. Check and clear.
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