User Manual
INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL 14-0302 REV 4 (11/22)
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1. Ensure that electric supply is connected and operating at unit.
2. Close drain valve by turning valve handle clockwise.
3. Hang pan supports on pan support studs (cylinder side walls). The horizontal key hole on the support be at rear of
compartment and vertical key hole near front.
4. Pour approximately 6 quarts of water directly into steam-it cylinder.
WARNING
Do not open drain valve while unit is operating. Premature opening may result in scalding of operator.
CAUTION
A high degree of mineral salts in water can cause pitting of cooking compartment unless above directions (see note
above) are followed; the cooking compartment thoroughly cleaned and drained each night; and the door left open.
Also, do not scour cylinder with abrasive cleanser.
NOTICE
In geographical locations where high amount of lime and alkaline (salt-lime substance) deposits are present in water
supply, add two tablespoons of vinegar directly into the 6 quarts of water prior to the start of cooking cycle. If more
water is added to maintain required level, an occasional tablespoon of vinegar may be added as well, in order to
compensate for new mineral deposits in fresh water.
Before each initial operation of cooker and at any time when
compartment is cold, a 5 to 8 minute preheating period is
required. To preheat cooking compartment, proceed as
follows:
1. Close door and lock in position by placing the door
handle tongue under roller on drain casting. Press
downward on door handle until door is secured.
2. Set 60 minute timer to 5 minutes by turning past 10 and
back to 5 to ensure proper setting. Indicator light will
come on.
3. When preheating is ended and buzzer sounds, turn
pressure gauge.
4. Open compartment door slightly by pulling up on latch
handle to allow remaining vapors to escape before
raising door to full open position.
WARNING
Do not leave hand on handle while excess vapor is escaping. Scalding of hand may result.
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