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1. FOR YOUR SAFETY Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable liquids and vapors in the vicinity of this appliance POST INA PROMINENT LOCATION Instructions to be followed in the event user smells gas This information shall be obtained by consulting your local gas supplier Ensure all users of this equipment understand the instructions WARNING Improper installation adjustment alteration service or maintenance can cause property damage injury or death Read the installation operating and maintenance instructions thoroughly before installing and servicing this equipment American Cook Systems 6117 Stoney Creek Drive Fort Wayne IN 46825 Sales 877 480 2332 Straight Steam USER IMMANUIL FOR SERVICE CALL 877 749 1893 Version 1 5 05 2011 PLEASE KEEP THIS DOCUMENT FOR FUTURE REFERENCE READ UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS IN THIS MANUAL Service 877 749 1893 AMERICAN COOK SYSTEMS Ww Fax 260 484 0979 www americancooksystems com TABLE OF CONTENTS INSTALLATION General oa eae cee ee serene eee cae ee eee eee Gas Leak Instructions ccccccccceececeececeeeeeseeeeseeeeeseaeeseseesaeeeseneesaaes Operational AS tt cetera paneer ose ate ee eee L caton amp Flament sirsie ER eae Ona oland perepea ESEE EESE EEE On a Stand with Casters ccccccceccccceeececesseeeseeeeteeeeeessneeees Exhaust Hood Requirements nnannnnnnennnn2. Level the unit s by adjusting the four legs on the stand B On a Stand With Casters The installation shall be made with a connector that complies with the standard for connectors for moveable gas appliances ANSI Z21 69 CSA 6 16 and a quick disconnect device that complies with the standard for quick disconnect devices for use with gas fuel ANSI 221 41 CSA 6 9 Adequate means must be provided to limit the movement of the appliance without depending on the connector and the quick disconnect device or its associated piping to limit the appliance movement The location where the restraining device may be attached to the appliance shall be in accordance with American Cook Systems specifications for the device Exhaust Hood Requirements Install and operate this gas appliance in a well ventilated area Adequate air must be supplied to replenish air used for combustion Installation must conform to local codes and or with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 latest edition or the National Gas and Propane Code CSA B149 1 as applicable Do not restrict the flow of air for combustion and ventilation Do not obstruct the flue cover or control side vents after installation Water Line amp Drain Connections A water line connection is required to operate the automatic water fill feature A drain must be connected at installation Gas Supply A DANGER GAS LEAKS ARE FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS INJURY DEATH AND PROPERTY
3. DAMAGE WILL RESULT If anyone smells gas or Suspects a gas leak immediately refer to the posted gas leak instructions The posted instructions are provided by the local gas supplier and supersede any other instructions Peele the following precautions in addition to the posted instructions Do NOT light or start any appliance Do NOT touch any electrical switch Do NOT use any phone in the building Immediately call the gas supplier from a phone away from the building Follow the gas supplier s instructions If the gas supplier cannot be reached call the fire department A Gas _ Requirements Gas supply tyoe MUST match the type of gas shown on the rating plate Gas supply pressure must NOT exceed 14 water column PSI and fall within the acceptable pressure range shown below when using 3 NPT line and a NPT connection Gas supply pressure must be between 5 14 water column If the gas supply pressure exceeds 14 water column a pressure regulating valve pressure regulator must be installed in the gas supply plumbing to reduce pressure to the Straight Steam B Installation of the Gas Supply Lines The Installer owner is responsible for furnishing and installing gas supply lines valves regulators and accessories AEN installing gas supply lines and accessories observe the following Use a non hardening pipe thread sealant resistant to LP gas The 12 NPT gas inlet is on the back of the Straigh
4. ance or training tightening of loose fittings or external electrical connections minor adjustments maintenance or cleaning American Cook Systems will not reimburse the expense of labor required to repair or replace parts after the one year warranty period Proper installation is the responsibility of the dealer owner user or installing contractor and is not covered by this warranty While American Cook Systems products are built to comply with applicable standards for manufacturers including Underwriter s Laboratories UL and the National Sanitation Foundation NSF it is the responsibility of the owner and installer to comply with any applicable local codes that may exist American Cook Systems makes no other warranties or guarantees whether expressed or implied including any warranties of performance merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose American Cook Systems s liability on any claim of any kind including negligence with respect to the goods and services covered hereunder shall in no case exceed the price of the goods and services or parts thereof which give rise to the claim In no event shall American Cook Systems be liable for special incidental or consequential damages or damages in the nature of penalties This constitutes the entire warranty which supersedes and excludes all other warranties whether written oral or implied
5. e unit off To maintain proper water level DO NOT TURN UNIT OFF when loading and unloading D Shutdown and Cleaning At the end of each day the Straight Steam should be drained and cleaned First turn the cooker off and allow a few minutes for it to cool down Use caution when draining a warm or hot cooker Clean with mild detergent rinse and leave the door ajar GENERAL INFORMATION Control Panel Chamber temperature NSF approved thermometer for NSF approved holding feature Temperatures of less than 212 during cook cycle is normal Indicator light Timer in use Indicator light Heater in on Indicator light Power in on Indicator light Water is low Set to CONT for untimed continuous cook Set to HOLD for untimed continuous hold at temperature set by Temperature Controller Set cook time in minutes for timed cook ON switch turns unit on OFF switch turns unit off Temperature Controller sets holding temperature Temperature setting does not affect cooking temperature set to 200 degrees between batches for fast recovery Tips amp Tricks For faster cook times in the Straight Steam try one or more of the following methods DO NOT PUT LIDS OVER PRODUCTS This will double or sometimes triple cook times The only products you may want to put lids on are soups sauces and anything desired crunchy USE PERFORATED PANS WHENEVER POSSIBLE You can put a solid pan on the rack beneat
6. enecenpceanaisa aarsavan anand naanin 10 INSTALLATION General Safety Please make sure each operator reads and understands this manual completely before operating the steamer The owner and operator s must keep these instructions in an easily accessible location for reference and training Steam can cause serious injuries and equipment damage Pay attention to the Operational Safety section the warnings in this manual and on the equipment Gas Leak Instructions A DANGER GAS LEAKS ARE FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS INJURY DEATH AND PROPERTY DAMAGE WILL RESULT lf anyone smells gas or Suspects a gas leak immediately refer to the posted gas leak instructions The posted instructions are provided by the local gas supplier and supersede any other instructions OPSEINE the following precautions in addition to the posted instructions Do NOT light or start any appliance Do NOT touch any electrical switch Do NOT use any phone in the building Immediately call the gas supplier from a phone away from the building Follow the gas supplier s instructions If the gas supplier cannot be reached call the fire department Operational Safety Do not store anything on top of the steamer Keep the area around and under the steamer free and clear of combustible material Do NOT obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air Location and Placement The Straight Steam is designed to be placed on a standard commercial kitchen count
7. ertop or on an American Cook Systems Straight Steam stainless steel stand For safe and efficient operation observe the following criteria when selecting an operating location for this appliance Installation must comply with all local fire and health codes The location selected must be capable of supporting this appliance the operating weight of a single SG6 is 250 Ibs Position this appliance so it will not tip or slide The operating surface must be level enough to allow leveling of this appliance with its adjustable legs This appliance MUST be level both front to back and side to side before operation The location must include space for Operating and Service Secondary Clearances and the Exhaust Hood KEEP THE AREA FREE AND CLEAR OF COMBUSTIBLES Proper air supply for ventilation and combustion is REQUIRED for and CRITICAL to safe efficient operation of a Straight Steam SG6 Do NOT obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air Make sure the air vents of the steamer are not blocked with or by anything Allow for sufficient clearance if a high heat source e g a fryer is located next to the steamer CLEARANCES Combustible Construction Noncombustible Construction Back a Right Side a O Left Side ieee A On a Stand If installing the unit onto an American Cook Systems Straight Steam stand bolt the unit s in place at the four locations on the bottom of the cooker using the hardware provided with the stand
8. h the product cooking to catch drips If you must use a solid pan pour one cup of water in the pan per pound of product being cooked This shortens cook times and helps cook more evenly Use of deeper solid pans will increase your cook times by 10 40 The shallower the solid pan the better For example Ten pounds of frozen loose corn will take less time if cooked in two 2 5 pans rather than one 4 pan High Volume A la Carte Cooking Frozen Vegetables In perforated pans roughly a minute per pound and a minute per pan For example 15 lbs of corn in 3 perforated pans will take approximately 15 minutes Dry Pasta Preheat water in 4 solid pan Add pasta Cook time is similar to stove top but stirring is not necessary Rice Do not cover Institutional rice takes about 35 minutes and all others take about 25 minutes Use 1 8 parts water to 1 part rice For example For 5 cups of rice you need 9 cups of water The Straight Steam is a great rice cooker Pre cooked Breakfast Meat Pre cooked sausages and bacon can be rethermalized in the Straight Steam by steaming the product until internal temperature reaches 165 F 20 30 minutes Scrambled Eggs Cover the bottom of a solid 4 pan with plastic wrap and fill with eggs Cook until done around 25 minutes Do not stir Invert the eggs into another solid 4 pan Eggs will not stick because of the plastic lining saving time with clean up Frozen Pancakes Simply layer them i
9. lt from trying to light burners with a flame or from an improperly adjusted gas control and ignition system Do not try to light the burner with a flame and do not alter the gas control adjustments If adjustment is required contact the ACS Service Department at 877 749 1893 American Cook Systems is in no way responsible for the operation or safety of this equipment if the controller valve igniter probe or any other gas system component is adjusted by anyone other than a qualified ACS authorized service representative OPERATION Daily Preparation Preparing the Straight Steam for use each day requires very little time and effort The A Initial Lighting Make sure the gas is on push the ON button and turn the timer between 10 15 minutes to allow the unit to preheat IMPORTANT IF GAS SUPPLY IS INTERRUPTED DURING OPERATION A FIVE 5 MINUTE PERIOD OF COMPLETE SHUT OFF OF GAS SUPPLY IS REQUIRED BEFORE RE STARTING B Filling with Water The unit has an automatic water fill connection It is OK to use hot water as long as it is not more than 160 F C Cooking To begin cooking place the food to be cooked into the steamer and set the timer to the desired cooking time When the cycle is complete the End of Cook Cycle Buzzer will sound and the cooker will automatically switch to HOLD mode You can check the food at anytime during the cook cycle Just open the door check the food and reclose the door You do not have to turn th
10. merican Cook Systems Engineering Department will void your warranty Please call 877 749 1893 to reach the American Cook Systems Engineering Department High Limit Lockout The Straight Steam SG6 has a High Limit Lockout to protect the unit from overheating If the Straight Steam SG6 overheats and shuts completely down while cooking no lights open the door and verify that water is in the reservoir If there is water in the reservoir 1 Turn OFF the steamer and drain the water from reservoir 2 Wait for the steamer to cool 3 Restart the steamer If there is no water in the reservoir 1 Wait for the steamer to cool 2 Fill the steamer with water 3 Restart the steamer If the problem repeats call the American Cook Systems Service Department at 877 749 1893 Burner Blower Information The bearings in the burner blower are permanently lubricated and do not require any periodic maintenance Power Failure and Ignition Warnings A DANGER Do NOT attempt to operate an SG6 during a power failure DEATH INJURY and EQUIPMENT DAMAGE can result During a power failure turn the steamer OFF and close the Main Gas Shut Off Valve A DANGER DO NOT TRY TO LIGHT BURNER WITH A FLAME The Straight Steam SG6 has an electronic ignition system which automatically lights the burner senses flame and controls gas flow This provides precise burner control safe ignition and safe shutdown DEATH INJURY and EQUIPMENT DAMAGE may resu
11. n a perforated pan and steam for 6 10 minutes until their internal temperature reaches 150 F Cornbread Use milk instead of water in your recipe and cook for 15 minutes or until a knife inserted comes out clean Do not cover It will be moist but not soggy 10 WARRANTY 1 Year Parts amp Labor Warranty American Cook Systems warrants that your Straight Steam steam cooker will be free of defects in material and workmanship under normal use for a period of one 1 years from the date of shipment from the factory During the warranty period American Cook Systems agrees to repair or replace at its option F O B factory any part which proves to be defective due to defects in material or workmanship provided the equipment has not been altered in any way and has been properly installed maintained and operated in accordance with the instructions in the Straight Steam User Manual During the warranty period American Cook Systems also agrees to pay any factory authorized equipment service agency within the continental United States and Canada for reasonable labor required to repair or replace parts due to defects in material or workmanship provided the service agency has received advance approval from American Cook Systems factory service to perform the repair or replacement This warranty includes travel time not to exceed two hours and mileage not to exceed 50 miles 100 miles round trip but does not include post start up assist
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13. ply receptacle is of the correct voltage amperage or is properly grounded consult a qualified electrician or serviceman A Check the rating plate to make sure the Straight Steam is compatible with the electric supply The rating plate is located on the control side panel The electrical diagram is located in this manual and on the inside of the control side panel B The electrical supply must match all electrical and wiring requirements specified on the rating plate and the connection must be made in accordance with the following requirements The electrical power lines must be installed in accordance with The National Electric Code ANSI NFPA No 70 LATEST EDITION USA Canadian Electric Code CSA C22 2 Any other applicable national state or local laws codes and regulations C To reduce the risk of shock in the event of an electrical short circuit this appliance must be grounded The unit is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire and plug which must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded Under no circumstances should the plug be cut or bent to fit a receptacle other than the one specified D Optionally a permanent supply connection may be made using rigid or flexible conduit Consult a qualified electrician or serviceman to ensure all wiring is performed to the electrical codes specified above In Field Modifications Any in field modifications made without written authorization from the A
14. t Steam Install main manual shut off valve between gas supply and the Straight Steam This main manual shut off valve is called the Main Manual Gas Valve Install a sediment trap drip leg in gas supply line C ESRUS Gas Supply Lines Test all pipe joints for leaks with soap and water solution Check all connections for proper tightness Remove the control side panel to inspect gas connections inside Open the gas supply valves Check all lines and connections for leaks both inside and outside All leaks must be corrected before operating the Straight Steam Replace the side panel and secure it before starting the Straight Steam D Pressure Testing Gas Supply Lines If any pressure testing is required the Straight Steam must be disconnected or isolated from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing as follows The appliance and its main manual shut off valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of the system at test pressures in excess of 14 water column 2 psi or 3 45 kPa The appliance must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing its main manual shut off valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test pressures in equal to or less than 14 water column psi or 3 45 kPa Electrical Connections If any of these instructions are not completely understood or you have any doubt as to whether your sup
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