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2.0 INTRODUCTION
1) Product Description:
Congratulations on purchasing the Market Forge
Altair II
. The
Altair II
is a single compartment
countertop or two-compartment floor model steamer featuring pressureless steam cooking, a
circulating fan inside the cooking chamber to speed cooking and an automatic preheated waterfill
mechanism.
Altair II
also features a clean water reservoir system. The cooking chamber of the
Altair II
is treated with a scratch resistant, non-stick surface. A drain from the rear of the steamer
is provided for easy safe draining.
CAUTION:
Do not use utensils, steel wool, or other harsh abrasives to clean your steamer.
Scratching of the non-stick surface and stainless steel casing may occur.
2) Safety Features:
As with any cooking process, or with any piece of commercial cooking equipment, there are
potential hazards to both the operator and the piece of equipment if care is not taken. In
designing the
Altair II
steamer, safety features have been built in to protect against many of these
potential hazards, but TRAINING OF EACH OPERATOR AND CAREFUL ADHERENCE TO ALL
WARNINGS ARE NECESSARY TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF USERS.
1)
Diagnostic sensor shut-off:
The thermostat controller has a built in diagnostic
feature that will automatically shut down all heaters if the sensor probe fails, which
will avoid overheating.
2)
High Limit shutoff:
If the steamer runs dry the heaters will shut down.
3)
Overflow:
An overflow standpipe incorporated into the reservoir drain allows water to
flow out the back drain of the steamer in case of a waterfill malfunction.
4)
High water sensor:
Two water level sensors are located on the lower backside of
the steamer. The lower sensor activates the waterfill mechanism. The upper sensor
will shut off water flow if an overflow situation occurs. It is important that both sensors
are kept clean so that the stainless part is shiny.
5)
Door open safety switch:
There is a safety switch built into the door frame that
shuts down heaters, fan and lights when the door is opened. Once the door is closed,
all functions return. THE DOOR MUST BE FIRMLY CLOSED IN ORDER FOR THE
STEAMER TO FUNCTION. IF STEAM IS ESCAPING, DOOR IS NOT PROPERLY
SHUT AND MAY AFFECT COOK TIMES, PRODUCT QUALITY AND WATER
CONSUMPTION.
6)
Time delay relay:
The steamer has two timers built into the electrical system to shut
down should the water level system fail. When the steamer is first turned on and the
reservoir is empty two countdown timers will begin to count. If it takes longer than 35
seconds for the level of the water to come into contact with the lower water sensor
probe, the heaters and the heating light will turn off. After the water comes in contact
with the lower probe the heat and heating light will come back on.
!
WARNING:
Failure to keep the overflow outlets clear and unobstructed may result in
hot water flowing out the door of the steamer. A blocked overflow and drain could allow
water to flow to the countertop or floor, which can cause slippery conditions. Modifying
the steamer to operate without the overflow standpipe could cause dangerous
situations and will void the warranty.
!
WARNING:
Failure to keep both water level sensors clean may result in hot water
flowing out the overflow or the front door of the steamer.
