Specifications
Taco Bell STeamer TBS-2X & TBS-1X
12
P/N 1010698 Rev. G 06/08
Monthly Maintenance
Your steamer utilizes an open steam Generator. Water
sprayed onto the Generator surface flashes into steam
immediately, but the minerals in the water do not
steam; they stay on the Generator surface. A small
amount of mineral deposits are needed for proper
operation, but a build-up of excessive mineral deposits
causes poor steaming efficiency and excessive mois-
ture (wet steam) and will eventually severely hinder the
steaming action.
CLEANING STEAM GENERATOR
1. Turn the power off, unplug the power cord(s), and
allow the unit to cool down before proceeding.
2. Remove Top Cover from unit.
3. Remove Wing Nut and Generator Cover (Figure 7).
4. Remove Steam Diffuser.
5. Examine all Steam Ports (Figure 7). If mineral
deposits have formed, place a flat blade screw-
driver or wire brush into openings. Use a twisting
motion to scrape openings clean.
NOTE: If the mineral deposits come off in flakes or
in layers, build-up is excessive.
6. Use a brass or stainless steel wire brush and
small scraper to loosen and remove excessive
deposits from the Generator surface. If deposits
are still excessive and/or difficult to remove, go to
Step 7.
7. Pour delimer solution (not supplied) onto the
Generator surface. Be sure to follow the delimer
manufacturer’s directions for proper mixture and
use; it must be safe to be used on aluminum.
8. Remove the delimer solution from the Generator
and rinse with clear water to remove traces of
delimer.
9. Clean the following parts in hot, detergent water,
then rinse in clear water and wipe dry:
10. Clean Steam Chamber of any product spills.
11. Clean unit surface with a hot, clean, damp cloth
(not dripping wet) and wipe dry.
12. Re-install all parts and fasten the Generator
Cover.
NOTE: To ensure proper steaming characteristics,
some mineral deposits must be present on the
Generator surface. If during cleaning, the surface
does become free of mineral deposits (bare alumi-
num), add plain tap water to surface and allow to
boil off.
NOTE: In soft water areas, it may be necessary to
add a small amount of lime to Generator surface to
season it. This will ensure proper steaming char-
acteristics by producing a thin coating of mineral
deposits on the surface. Seasoning mixture con-
sists of 75 ml baking soda, 75 ml lime, and 1 gallon
water. Pour 1/4” deep of seasoning mixture onto
hot Generator. After mixture is converted to steam,
the remaining loose powder can be removed.
13. Plug in power cord(s) and water line(s).
MAINTENANCE (continued)
CAUTION
If a chemical cleaner/delimer is used, be sure it is
safe to use on cast aluminum. Observe all pre-
cautions and warnings on the product label.
1. Turn the power off and allow the unit to cool down
before proceeding.
2. Remove the Top Cover, Generator Cover, and
Diffuser Plate (Figure 3).
3. Insert the slanted end of the Calibration Tube into
Steam Generator hole and push in fully (Figure 8).
NOTE: If tube will not push in easily, the hole could
be clogged with mineral deposits. Use a flat-bladed
screwdriver to clear deposits out of the holes.
4. Put other end of Calibration Tubes into the
Calibration Cup (Figure 9).
5. Turn the power on.
6. Press the CYCLE START button and run two
complete cycles to purge all air from the tubes.
CALIBRATION
your unit and consists of the following items:
CAUTION
This procedure exposes hot surfaces. Use
extreme care when performing procedure as to