Page 2 - IMPORTANT FOR YOUR SAFETY
— 2 — HC24EA SERIES ELECTRIC COUNTERTOP CONVECTION STEAMERS IMPORTANT FOR YOUR SAFETY THIS MANUAL HAS BEEN PREPARED FOR PERSONNEL QUALIFIED TO INSTALL THIS EQUIPMENT, WHO SHOULD PERFORM THE INITIAL FIELD START-UP AND ADJUSTMENTS OF THE EQUIPMENT COVERED BY THIS MANUAL. WARNING IMPROPER INSTALLATION,...
Page 3 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
— 3 — HC24EA SERIES ELECTRIC COUNTERTOP CONVECTION STEAMERS TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT FOR YOUR SAFETY ....................................................................................................... 2INTRODUCTION .................................................................................
Page 5 - INTRODUCTION; GENERAL
— 5 — HC24EA SERIES ELECTRIC COUNTERTOP CONVECTION STEAMERS INTRODUCTION GENERAL Hobart convection steamers are produced withquality workmanship and material. Properinstallation, usage and maintenance will resultin many years of satisfactory performance. It issuggested that you thoroughly read this ...
Page 6 - LOCATION; ANCHORING STEAMER; STACKING STAND
— 6 — HC24EA SERIES ELECTRIC COUNTERTOP CONVECTION STEAMERS LOCATION A l l o w s p a c e f o r p l u m b i n g a n d e l e c t r i c a lconnections. Minimum clearance is 6" (15.2cm) on the back for proper air circulation. Allowadequate access for operating and servicingthe steamer (36" at th...
Page 7 - ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
— 7 — HC24EA SERIES ELECTRIC COUNTERTOP CONVECTION STEAMERS ELECTRICAL CONNECTION WARNING: ELECTRICAL AND GROUNDING CONNECTIONS MUST COMPLY WITH AP-PLICABLE PORTIONS OF THE NATIONALELECTRICAL CODE AND/OR OTHER LOCALELECTRICAL CODES. The wiring diagram is located on the right sidepanel as you face th...
Page 8 - PLUMBING CONNECTIONS; Water Requirements; DRAIN CONNECTIONS; In order to avoid any back
— 8 — HC24EA SERIES ELECTRIC COUNTERTOP CONVECTION STEAMERS PLUMBING CONNECTIONS WARNING: PLUMBING CONNECTIONS MUST COMPLY WITH APPLICABLE SANITARY,SAFETY AND PLUMBING CODES. Water Requirements Proper water quality can improve the taste ofthe food prepared in the steamer, reduce limingin the steam g...
Page 9 - Figure 2; VENT HOOD
— 9 — HC24EA SERIES ELECTRIC COUNTERTOP CONVECTION STEAMERS Figure 2 VENT HOOD Local codes may require the steamer to belocated under an exhaust hood. Information onthe construction and installation of ventilatinghoods may be obtained from Vapor Removal from Cooking Equipment, NFPA standard No. 96 (...
Page 10 - OPERATION; Timer; CONTROLS; Figure 3
— 10 — HC24EA SERIES ELECTRIC COUNTERTOP CONVECTION STEAMERS OPERATION Cooking Light (Professional model only) The cooking light indicates that the steamer is inthe cooking cycle. Timer Set the cooking time (0 to 60 minutes). Steamcooking will begin when the door is closed. Thecooking cycle will be ...
Page 11 - Drain Handle; PREHEATING; START UP
— 11 — HC24EA SERIES ELECTRIC COUNTERTOP CONVECTION STEAMERS 8. Close compartment door and let cooking cycle finish. When timer returns to 0, thebuzzer will sound, signaling the end of thecooking cycle. To silence the buzzer, turnthe timer dial to OFF. 9. To shut down the steamer, pull the handle to...
Page 12 - Main Power Switch
— 12 — HC24EA SERIES ELECTRIC COUNTERTOP CONVECTION STEAMERS 8. Close compartment door and let cooking cycle finish. When timer returns to 0, thebuzzer will sound, signaling the end of thecooking cycle. To silence the buzzer, turnthe timer dial to OFF. 9. To shut down the steamer, turn off the power...
Page 13 - CLEANING
— 13 — HC24EA SERIES ELECTRIC COUNTERTOP CONVECTION STEAMERS CLEANING WARNING: DISCONNECT THE ELECTRICAL POWER TOTHE MACHINE AND FOLLOWLOCKOUT / TAGOUT PROCE-DURES BEFORE CLEANING. COOKING COMPARTMENT DRAIN Keep compartment drain running freely. Inspectcompartment drains daily for blockage. Removean...
Page 15 - MAINTENANCE; Figure 4; WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM
— 15 — HC24EA SERIES ELECTRIC COUNTERTOP CONVECTION STEAMERS MAINTENANCE • 1-gallon container for mixing delimingsolution • Petrol-Gel Lubricant or equivalent food-grade grease for coating deliming portthreads Note: Deliming solution may cause the surface of aluminum measuring tools to tarnish or et...
Page 16 - DOOR GASKET
— 16 — HC24EA SERIES ELECTRIC COUNTERTOP CONVECTION STEAMERS 8. Turn power switch ON. 9. When ready light comes on, turn cooking timer on for 3 minutes to delime the steamtubes and nozzles. 10. After 40 minutes, turn power switch OFF and allow steam generator to completelydrain, 5 minutes. 11. Rinse...
Page 17 - DRAINING THE GENERATOR
— 17 — HC24EA SERIES ELECTRIC COUNTERTOP CONVECTION STEAMERS DRAINING THE GENERATOR Drain the generator at the end of each day toflush out minerals and minimize scale build-up.T h e g e n e r a t o r d r a i n s a u t o m a t i c a l l y f o rapproximately 15 minutes after the power switchis turned ...
Page 18 - COOKING HINTS; Acceptable Pan Sizes; COOKING GUIDELINES; Frozen Food Items
— 18 — HC24EA SERIES ELECTRIC COUNTERTOP CONVECTION STEAMERS COOKING HINTS than 15 minutes of cooking time. When a coveris used, approximately one-third additionalcooking time is necessary. Cooking time for frozen foods depends on theamount of defrosting required. If time permits,allow frozen foods ...
Page 19 - PRODUCTS TO BE COOKED IN SOLID PANS; PRODUCT
— 19 — HC24EA SERIES ELECTRIC COUNTERTOP CONVECTION STEAMERS PRODUCTS TO BE COOKED IN SOLID PANS PRODUCT TIME (MINUTES) WEIGHT PER PAN Eggs, Scrambled 9 - 12 8 Doz. Rice, Long Grain (Cover with 4 cups water/lb.) 23 - 25 2 Lb. Pasta (Place perforated pan inside solid pan,cover with cold water)Spaghet...
Page 20 - PRODUCTS TO BE COOKED IN PERFORATED PANS
— 20 — HC24EA SERIES ELECTRIC COUNTERTOP CONVECTION STEAMERS PRODUCTS TO BE COOKED IN PERFORATED PANS PRODUCT TIME (MINUTES) WEIGHT PER PAN SEAFOOD ClamsFrozen 9 - 12 3 Doz. Fresh, Cherrystone 4 - 6 3 Doz. King Crab, FrozenClaws 3 - 4 2 1/2 Lb. Legs 3 - 6 4 1/2 Lb. Lobster Tail, Frozen 5 - 6 10 Lb. ...
Page 22 - SYMPTOMS; TROUBLESHOOTING
— 22 — HC24EA SERIES ELECTRIC COUNTERTOP CONVECTION STEAMERS SYMPTOMS Steamer not steaming Steamer not heating/steaming properly Door leaks Water accumulates incompartment Water not being suppliedto steamer POSSIBLE CAUSES No main power source Power switch in OFF position(Professional) Handle out (O...
Page 23 - SERVICE AND PARTS INFORMATION
— 23 — HC24EA SERIES ELECTRIC COUNTERTOP CONVECTION STEAMERS SERVICE AND PARTS INFORMATION To obtain service and parts information concerning this steamer, contact the local Hobart Serviceoffice in your area, or call 1-888-4HOBART. Parts and service are also available at www.hobartcorp.com.
