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(3) Blowdown Procedure
When the steamer is turned off, its blowdown cycle starts and runs automatically. The complete
cycle takes approximately 3 minutes.
1. Turn the ON/OFF Switch to the OFF position to turn off the steamer. The red indicator light
in the ON/OFF switch turns off. Do not turn power off at the main power switch during
blowdown.
2. Automatically, the drain valve opens and begins to empty water from the steam generator.
3. The fill valve(s) opens for 3 minutes, to help cool the drain water and clean the drain valve.
4. At the end of the 3-minute blowdown cycle, the fill valve closes.
5. When blowdown is complete, the steamer can be restarted, or the shut down procedure
completed.
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To restart the unit, refer to POWER ON (AUTOMATIC FILL) in Section 3,Part C.
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To shut down the unit, refer to SHUT DOWN AND CLEANING, below.
B. SHUT DOWN AND CLEANING
This procedure should be performed at the end of each day or shift.
(1) Refer to Power OFF (Automatic Blowdown), and turn off the steamer compartment. Allow 3
minutes for the complete blowdown cycle.
(2) Open the steamer doors and allow steamer to cool.
(3) Remove the slide racks. Wash and rinse racks separately or clean them in a dishwasher
according to health requirements. Do not remove the drain screen.
WARNING
Do not use a hose or water jet to clean this appliance.
WARNING
Inside of steamer stays hot for a long time. Be careful
when cleaning inside steamer compartment.
WARNING
SEVERE BURNS may result from exposure to steam.
Do not open the steamer door before steam flow stops. Stand back
when opening the compartment door. Open the door slightly to allow
steam to vent before looking or reaching into cooking compartment.
Do not reach into cooking compartment until the steam has cleared.
Do not reach into steamer or handle hot items without wearing
heatproof gloves. Wet or damp gloves conduct heat, and may cause
burns when touching hot items.
