Southbend SIMPLE STEAM COUNTERTOP STEAMERS EZ-5 - Manual (Page 9)

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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.
4. Add additional water through trough or through door up to “-WATER LEVEL-” mark (approximately 2
gallons to fill an empty unit).
NOTICE: WATER SPECIFICATION
To meet warranty requirements, supply water must meet the following specification:
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS)............60 PPM
Hardness ..........................................2 Grains or 35 PPM
pH Factor ..........................................7.0 to 7.5
5. Replace cavity bottom cover (if present).
6. Unit will be ready for cooking in approximately 12 minutes.
OPERATION
1. Suggested cooking times for various foods are shown in the table in the following section.
2. Pan specifications are shown on specifications page (page 4).
3. The door may be opened or closed at any time.
4. Unit will automatically idle at operating temperature when and if the door is closed and there is no food in
the cavity.
5. Timer can be used as desired. However, it has no effect on unit operation.
6. Add proper amount of water through the trough (above the door) or directly through the door when water
level is low.
7. If unit runs out of water the “CHECK WATER LEVEL” light will illuminate. Follow step # 6, above.
SHUTDOWN
1. The custom drain pan or a 12"x 20"x 4" non-perforated stainless steel pan should be located under the
unit at all times.
2. Turn lever to the “OFF” position.
3. Empty drain pan after allowing water to cool.
4. Remove pan guides and cavity bottom cover (if present).
5. Wipe out steamer (with Lime-A-Way or equivalent deliming solution as necessary), RINSE
THOROUGHLY WITH CLEAN WATER.
6. Ensure drain opening is clear.
7. Replace pan guides and cavity bottom cover (if present).
8. Leave the door open at night after cleaning.
9. DO NOT USE high-chlorine or bleach solution for cleaning the door gasket.
10. DO NOT USE steel wool or other metallic pads in the steamer.