Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
– 2 – © HOBART CORPORATION, 1992, 1998 TABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL ............................................................................................................................................ 3 INSTALLATION ..................................................................................
Page 3 - COUNTERTOP CONVECTION STEAMERS; PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE USE; GENERAL; is optional. HSF4 is rated 10; INSTALLATION; UNPACKING
– 3 – INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND CARE OF MODELS HSF3, HSF4, & HSF5 COUNTERTOP CONVECTION STEAMERS PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE USE GENERAL The HSF 3, 4, and 5 Steamers are single compartment pressureless steam cookers with an internalelectric steam generator that maintains water temperat...
Page 4 - LEVELING; Remove the steamer and drill; STACKING KIT
– 4 – 1 7/8" (4.8 cm) 20" (50.8 cm) 23 3/4" (60.3 cm) 27 3/8" (69.5 cm) 23 3/8" (59.4 cm) Drill 1/2" (1.3cm) holes through counter top Mark 4 corners on counter top PL-53052 LEVELING 1. Install the racks and place a spirit level or pan of water on a rack in the steamer. 2. Ad...
Page 5 - PLUMBING CONNECTIONS; Connect the water supply line to the two; DRAIN CONNECTIONS
– 5 – PLUMBING CONNECTIONS WARNING: PLUMBING CONNECTIONS MUST COMPLY WITH APPLICABLE SANITARY, SAFETYAND PLUMBING CODES. 1. Connect the water supply line to the two 3 / 8 " copper tube inlets as identified at the rear of the steamer. 2. Install the line strainer provided in the steam generator f...
Page 6 - WATER QUALITY; Water Supply Specifications; Mineral scale on components causes several problems:; VENT HOOD
– 6 – WATER QUALITY The water supply should be analyzed to make sure specifications are met. Water Supply Specifications *17.1 ppm = 1 grain of hardness Water supplies vary from one location to another. A local water treatment specialist should beconsulted before installing any steam generating equi...
Page 7 - TESTING PROCEDURE
– 7 – TESTING PROCEDURE WARNING: THE STEAMER AND ITS PARTS ARE HOT. USE CARE WHEN OPERATING,CLEANING OR SERVICING THE STEAMER. THE COOKING COMPARTMENT CONTAINS LIVESTEAM. STAY CLEAR WHILE OPENING THE DOOR. Once the steamer is installed and all mechanical connections have been made, thoroughly test t...
Page 8 - OPERATION
– 8 – OPERATION WARNING: THE STEAMER AND ITS PARTS ARE HOT. USE CARE WHEN OPERATING,CLEANING OR SERVICING THE STEAMER. THE COOKING COMPARTMENT CONTAINS LIVESTEAM. STAY CLEAR WHEN OPENING DOOR. CONTROLS Main Power Switch ON Automatically fills steam generator and begins heating to the presettemp. OFF...
Page 9 - COOK; Place pans of food in the cooking compartment.; SHUTDOWN; Leave the compartment door open to allow the inside to dry out.; Extended Shutdown
– 9 – COOK 1. After the preheat cycle, the READY light should be on. 2. Place pans of food in the cooking compartment. 3. Close the door. 4. Set the timer. • Steam flows into the compartment and the COOKING light is lit.• Opening the door will interrupt cooking; resume by closing the door. 5. At the...
Page 10 - Remove pans and racks from compartment and wash in sink.
– 10 – Solid pans are good for cooking puddings, rice, and hot breakfast cereals. Vegetables and fruits arecooked in solid pans in their own juice. Meats and poultry are cooked in solid pans to preserve theirjuice or retain broth. Canned foods can be heated in their opened cans (cans placed in 12...
Page 13 - COOKING IN PERFORATED PANS; PRODUCT
– 13 – COOKING IN PERFORATED PANS PRODUCT TIME (minutes) WEIGHT PER PAN Seafood Clams Frozen 10 – 12 3 Doz. Fresh, Cherrystone 5 – 6 3 Doz. King Crab, Frozen Claws 4 2 1 / 2 Lb. (1.1 kg) Legs 4 – 6 4 1 / 2 Lb. (2 kg) Lobster Tail, Frozen 6 10 Lb. (4.5 kg) Lobster Live, 10-12" (25.4-30.5 cm) 5 4 ...
Page 15 - MAINTENANCE; REMOVAL OF LIME SCALE DEPOSITS; Steamers equipped with a Delime Generator Light.; Deliming and Cleaning Steamer
– 15 – MAINTENANCE WARNING: THE STEAMER AND ITS PARTS ARE HOT. USE CARE WHEN OPERATING,CLEANING OR SERVICING THE STEAMER. THE COOKING COMPARTMENT CONTAINS LIVESTEAM. STAY CLEAR WHEN OPENING DOOR. REMOVAL OF LIME SCALE DEPOSITS Steamers equipped with a Delime Generator Light. • Steamer should be deli...
Page 16 - hours. Turn main power switch OFF and allow to drain.; COLD WATER CONDENSER
– 16 – FORM 34055 Rev. A (2-99) PRINTED IN U.S.A. STEP 3. Insert the plastic tube in the deliming port. Connect the funnel to the other end of the tube.Pour 28 fl.oz. of CLR liquid into the generator slowly to avoid spillage. Remove tube and funnel.Thoroughly rinse the tube, funnel, and beaker befor...