Page 2 - IMPORTANT FOR YOUR SAFETY
— 2 — C24EA SERIES ELECTRIC COUNTER CONVECTION STEAMERS IMPORTANT FOR YOUR SAFETY THIS MANUAL HAS BEEN PREPARED FOR PERSONNEL QUALIFIED TO INSTALL THISEQUIPMENT, WHO SHOULD PERFORM THE INITIAL FIELD START-UP ANDADJUSTMENTS OF THE EQUIPMENT COVERED BY THIS MANUAL. WARNING IMPROPER INSTALLATION, ADJUS...
Page 3 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
— 3 — C24EA SERIES ELECTRIC COUNTER CONVECTION STEAMERS TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT FOR YOUR SAFETY ....................................................................................................... 2 INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................
Page 5 - INTRODUCTION; GENERAL
— 5 — C24EA SERIES ELECTRIC COUNTER CONVECTION STEAMERS INTRODUCTION GENERAL Vulcan 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 enti...
Page 6 - LOCATION; STACKING STAND
— 6 — C24EA SERIES ELECTRIC COUNTER 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 the fr...
Page 7 - ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
— 7 — C24EA SERIES ELECTRIC COUNTER CONVECTION STEAMERS ELECTRICAL CONNECTION WARNING: ELECTRICAL AND GROUNDINGCONNECTIONS MUST COMPLYWITH APPLICABLE PORTIONSOF THE NATIONAL ELECTRICALCODE AND/OR OTHER LOCALELECTRICAL CODES. The wiring diagram is located on the right sidepanel as you face the steame...
Page 8 - PLUMBING CONNECTIONS; Water Requirements; DRAIN CONNECTIONS; C A U T I O N : I n o r d e r t o a v o i d a n y b a c k
— 8 — C24EA SERIES ELECTRIC COUNTER CONVECTION STEAMERS PLUMBING CONNECTIONS WARNING: PLUMBING CONNECTIONS MUSTCOMPLY WITH APPLICABLESANITARY, SAFETY ANDPLUMBING CODES. Water Requirements Proper water quality can improve the taste ofthe food prepared in the steamer, reduce limingin the steam generat...
Page 9 - Figure 2; VENT HOOD
— 9 — C24EA SERIES ELECTRIC COUNTER 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 (late...
Page 10 - OPERATION; Timer; CONTROLS; Figure 3
— 10 — C24EA SERIES ELECTRIC COUNTER 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 inte...
Page 11 - Drain Handle; PREHEATING; START UP
— 11 — C24EA SERIES ELECTRIC COUNTER 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 tur...
Page 12 - Main Power Switch
— 12 — C24EA SERIES ELECTRIC COUNTER CONVECTION STEAMERS 7. Open the compartment door and observe that steam supply to the compartment stopsand that the cooking light is OFF. 8. Close compartment door and let cooking cycle finish. When timer returns to 0, thebuzzer will sound, signaling the end of t...
Page 13 - CLEANING
— 13 — C24EA SERIES ELECTRIC COUNTER CONVECTION STEAMERS CLEANING WARNING: DISCONNECT THE ELECTRICAL POWER TO THEMACHINE AND FOLLOW LOCKOUT /TAGOUT PROCEDURES BEFORECLEANING. COOKING COMPARTMENT DRAIN Keep compartment drain running freely. Inspectcompartment drains daily for blockage. Removeany part...
Page 15 - MAINTENANCE; Figure 4; WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM
— 15 — C24EA SERIES ELECTRIC COUNTER CONVECTION STEAMERS MAINTENANCE Items Required (not provided) • Deliming material • Funnel • Plastic or rubber gloves • Safety goggles or face shield • Measuring cup • 1-gallon container for mixing delimingsolution • Petrol-Gel Lubricant or equivalent food-grade ...
Page 17 - DOOR GASKET
— 17 — C24EA SERIES ELECTRIC COUNTER CONVECTION STEAMERS DOOR GASKET If the door gasket is leaking due to a nick or cut,it must be replaced. Damage to the gasketsealing surface will cause steam leakage. DRAINING THE BOILER Drain the boiler at the end of each day to flushout minerals and minimize sca...
Page 18 - COOKING HINTS; Acceptable Pan Sizes; COOKING GUIDELINES; Frozen Food Items
— 18 — C24EA SERIES ELECTRIC COUNTER 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 to p...
Page 19 - PRODUCTS TO BE COOKED IN SOLID PANS; PRODUCT
— 19 — C24EA SERIES ELECTRIC COUNTER 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)Spaghetti –...
Page 20 - PRODUCTS TO BE COOKED IN PERFORATED PANS
— 20 — C24EA SERIES ELECTRIC COUNTER 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. Lobs...
Page 22 - SYMPTOMS; TROUBLESHOOTING
— 22 — C24EA SERIES ELECTRIC COUNTER 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 (OFF) ...
Page 23 - SERVICE AND PARTS INFORMATION
— 23 — C24EA SERIES ELECTRIC COUNTER CONVECTION STEAMERS SERVICE AND PARTS INFORMATION To obtain service and parts information concerning this steamer, contact the Vulcan-Hart ServiceAgency in your area (refer to listing supplied with the steamer), or contact the Vulcan-Hart ServiceDepartment at the...