Hobart HSF3 User's Manual
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1. Steamer MODEL HSF SERIES COUNTERTOP CONVECTION STEAMERS MODELS TOTAL KW ML s HSF3 7 5 KW 52400 52804 with Deliming Light HSF3 10 0 KW 52401 52805 with Deliming Light HSF4 10 0 KW 52402 52819 with Deliming Light HSF5 15 0 KW 52403 52821 with Deliming Light CORPORATION 701 S RIDGE AVENUE TROY OHIO 45374 0001 FORM 34055 Rev A 2 99 TABLE OF CONTENTS GENERA AAE 3 ASA Eee O N AEA EKA 3 A e a a a E a A E N eataa S 3 Baleta aE PEE ET E T leat eaed tele d eee ete yee hen deaae lade tall 3 Leveling Feet or 4 Adjustable Legs atera atrapa eek karabanaren 3 A ceed ens Matis a catia Miele aaa a Bata 4 Anchoring Streamer Without L QS rraza 4 STACK BUE 4 Electrical COMECUOAS tarse 4 Plumbing COMEN Susaeta tdt 5 Danone o id aid 5 Water CUNY sida dotadas 6 VENADO its 6 Testing Prod uta ad tios 7 OPERATION A aii 8 A Lr NE T EA ol ae daene N E SS 8 PISO AE 8 ON A ite et ae et te celles iada O E EE 9 MI EEA 9 galaiak TES e POS On nu ara RU ee ae Susans E ganda Ua een ase geet tes 9 Draining SURGE sess sth ohn cept a E aiarra 10 A Lg AO 10 Cooking Sila aea 12 COOKING IN SOMO PA S parra tiesa 12 Cooking in Perforated Pans este kara ia E aetan aiarar E 13 MAINTENANCE ga 15 Removal of Lime Scale Depositada is 15 Cold Water COndGnsSe dE 16 IG E as dee a ANEK 16 HOBART CORPORATION 1992 1998 INSTALLATION OPERATION AND CARE OF MODELS HSF3 HSF4 amp HSF5 COUNTERTOP CONVECTION STEAMERS PLEASE KEEP THI2. Beans Baked 10 Lb 4 5 kg Can Refried 10 Lb 4 5 kg Can Canned Vegetables 10 Lb 4 5 kg Can Prunes Dried 12 COOKING IN PERFORATED PANS Seafood Clams Frozen Fresh Cherrystone King Crab Frozen Claws 2 2 Lb 1 1 kg Legs 4 2 Lb 2 kg Lobster Tail Frozen 10 Lb 4 5 kg Lobster Live 10 12 25 4 30 5 cm 4 Per Pan Salmon Fillets Frozen 8 oz 227 g each 7 2 Lb 3 4 kg Scallops Fresh 3 Lb 1 4 kg Scrod Fillets Fresh 1 8 Vegetables Asparagus Spears Frozen Fresh Beans Green 2 5 cm Cut Frozen Fresh Lima Frozen Baby Lima Frozen Brussel Sprouts Frozen Broccoli Spears Frozen Spears Fresh Flowerettes Frozen Cabbage Fresh s Cut Carrots Baby Whole Frozen Crinkle Cut Frozen Sliced Fresh Cauliflower Flowerettes Frozen Fresh Celery 1 Corn Yellow Whole Kernel Frozen Cobbettes Frozen 2 5 cm Diagonal Cut Corn On Cob Fresh Peas Green 5 Lb 2 3 kg Potatoes Whole Russet 40 Lb 18 kg Spinach Chopped Frozen 6 Lb 2 7 kg Defrosted 6 Lb 2 7 kg Fresh Cut 2 Lb 9 kg Squash Acorn Halves 10 Halves Zucchini Slices 10 Lb 4 5 kg Frozen Mixed Vegetables 5 Lb 2 3 kg Continue 13 COOKING IN PERFORATED PANS CONT D Fruit Grapefruit Oranges Blanch for Peeling Pineapple Whole for Cutting Eggs Hard Cooked 4 Doz Soft Cooked 4 Doz Soft Yoke for Caesar Salad 4 Doz Chicken Breasts Legs Thighs 20 15 Lb 6 8 kg Turk
3. dry cloth 4 Use a non abrasive cleaner to remove discolorations 5 Clean the strainer screen a Locate strainer on the back right side of the steamer as you face the front b Using a wrench unscrew the part of the strainer where the strainer screen is located Fig 3 Take out the strainer screen Clean strainer screen in warm soapy water and rinse Replace strainer screen if damaged Put strainer screen in strainer and tighten strainer using a wrench op STRAINER SCREEN Ni PL 41149 1 Fig 3 11 COOKING GUIDELINES These cooking guidelines are suggestions only You should experiment with your food products to determine the cooking times that will give you the best results Variables which affect cooking time e size e density e weight e elevation e thickness of foods e degree of doneness desired e temperature previous condition of the food fresh pre blanched or frozen COOKING IN SOLID PANS Eggs Scrambled Rice Long Grain 2 Lb 9 kg Cover with 4 cups water per pound Pasta Place perforated pan inside solid pan cover pasta with cold water Spaghetti Regular Vermicelli Macaroni Shells Elbows Noodles 1 2 1 3 cm wide Lasagna Noodles Frozen Casseroles Lasagna Full Pan Meat Loaf 3 5 pound 1 4 2 3 kg each 15 Lb 6 8kg Beef Ground Chuck 10 Lb 4 5 kg Sliced as Purchased 10 Lb 4 5 kg Seafood Shrimp Frozen 10 per pound 4 Lb 1 8 kg Vegetables
4. the line strainer provided in the steam generator fill line e Provide a manual shutoff valve convenient to the steamer for descaling DRAIN VENT BY CUSTOMER DRAIN CONNECTIONS The drain connection Fig 2 must be e 1 IPS iron pipe size down preferably with one elbow only O e Maximum length of 6 feet 1 8 m e Piped to an open gap type drain E T MIN CAUTION In order to avoid any back pressure in the steamer do not connect solidly to any drain connection 2 500 11 4 NPT TO OPEN GAP DRAIN PL 50880 BY CUSTOMER Fig 2 WATER QUALITY The water supply should be analyzed to make sure specifications are met Water Supply Specifications Supply Pressure 20 80 psig Hardness 2 4 grains per gallon Chloride Less than 30 ppm 7 8 PH Range 17 1 ppm 1 grain of hardness Water supplies vary from one location to another A local water treatment specialist should be consulted before installing any steam generating equipment Untreated water contains scale producing minerals which can precipitate onto the surfaces in the steam generator Due to the temperatures in the steam generator the minerals can bake onto the surfaces and components This can result in early component failure and reduced product life Mineral scale on components causes several problems 1 The surfaces of the heating devices become coated with scale reducing the heat transfer efficienc
5. the negative pressure created by the condensate water drainage This negative pressure prevents steam leakage around the door gasket and helps draw the steam through the cooking compartment Steam leakage at the door may indicate a plugged or improperly installed drain SERVICE Contact your local Hobart authorized service office for any repairs or adjustments needed on this equipment FORM 34055 Rev A 2 99 16 PRINTED IN U S A
6. 1 After the preheat cycle the READY light should be on 2 Place pans of food in the cooking compartment 3 Close the door 4 Set the timer e Steam flows into the compartment and the COOKING light is lit e Opening the door will interrupt cooking resume by closing the door 5 At the end of the cooking cycle a COOKING light goes off b Buzzer sounds c Steam stops being supplied to the cooking compartment 6 To stop the buzzer turn the timer to OFF SHUTDOWN 1 Turn the main power switch OFF the steam generator will automatically blow down 2 Leave the compartment door open to allow the inside to dry out Extended Shutdown 1 Turn the main power switch OFF 2 Turn off power and water supply COOKING HINTS e The steamer efficiently cooks vegetables or other foods for immediate serving e Steam cooking should be carefully time controlled e Keep hot food holding time to a minimum to produce the most appetizing results e Prepare small batches cook only enough to start serving then cook additional amounts to meet demand Preparation Prepare vegetables fruits meats seafood and poultry normally by cleaning separating cutting removing stems etc Cook root vegetables in a perforated pan Other vegetables may be cooked in a perforated pan unless juices are being saved Liquids can be collected in a solid 12 x 20 30 x 50 8 cm pan placed under a perforated pan Perforated pans are used for frankfurter
7. Automatically fills steam generator and begins heating to the preset temp OFF Drains steam generator DELIME Closes drain valve while CLR liquid is being poured into the generator during the Delime procedure and resets delime solid state timer Ready Light Indicates temperature has reached 205 F 96 C and the steamer is ready to begin cooking Cooking Light Indicates that a cooking cycle is in progress Timer Sets cooking time 0 to 60 minutes 1 Steam cooking will begin when the door is closed 2 The cooking cycle will be interrupted if the door is open during the cooking cycle resume cooking by closing the door 3 When done a buzzer sounds and steam stops being supplied to the cooking compartment 4 Turn the timer OFF to stop the buzzer Delime Generator Light Indicates that lime scale deposits may have accumulated in the steam generator and that a delime procedure needs to be performed at the next convenient opportunity These features are included on some steamers See REMOVAL OF LIME SCALE DEPOSITS page 15 PREHEAT This should be done when the steamer is first used for the day or whenever the compartment is cold The door should be closed during the preheat cycle 1 Turn the main power switch ON 2 When the READY light comes on set the timer to 1 minute to preheat the compartment e COOKING light is lit 3 When the buzzer sounds turn the timer to OFF 4 The steamer is now ready to cook COOK
8. S MANUAL FOR FUTURE USE GENERAL The HSF 3 4 and 5 Steamers are single compartment pressureless steam cookers with an internal electric steam generator that maintains water temperature at approximately 205 F 96 C HSF3 is rated 7 5 kw as standard 10 kw is optional HSF4 is rated 10 kw HSF5 is rated 15 kw At high altitude locations a lower temperature is required to achieve atmospheric steaming Contact your local Hobart authorized service office to have the thermostat adjusted if the steamer will be operated at high altitudes INSTALLATION UNPACKING Immediately after unpacking the steamer check for possible shipping damage If the steamer is found to be damaged after unpacking save the packaging material and contact the carrier within 15 days of delivery Prior to installation verify that the electrical service agrees with the specifications on the machine data plate which is located on the left side panel LOCATION Allow space for plumbing and electrical connections Minimum clearances are 2 5 cm on the sides and 6 15 cm on the back for proper air circulation Allow adequate access for operating and servicing the steamer 36 91 cm at the front of the steamer and 15 38 cm above the steamer LEVELING FEET STANDARD OR 4 10 CM ADJUSTABLE LEGS OPTIONAL Thread the four 2 5 cm leveling feet shipped in a bag inside the steamer cabinet into the threaded holes on the bottom corners of the steamer Or threa
9. TAG AT THE DISCONNECT SWITCH INDICATING THAT YOU ARE WORKING ON THE CIRCUIT The wiring diagram is located on the right side panel as you face the steamer 4 ELECTRICAL DATA Total Kilowatts Per Phase 3 dd ede Circuit Si Fuse Size or 90 C C kw Volts Hz Ph Aimps Por Line Wirel dd p Circuit Breaker Size Wire didi L1 L2 L2 L3 L1 L3 ite La Amps 7 5 208 60 1 36 50 50 8 7 5 240 60 1 31 45 45 8 7 5 208 60 3 2 5 2 5 2 5 21 21 21 30 30 10 7 5 240 60 3 2 5 2 5 2 5 18 18 18 25 25 14 7 5 480 60 3 2 5 2 5 2 5 9 9 9 15 15 16 10 208 60 1 48 60 60 8 10 240 60 1 42 60 60 8 10 208 60 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 28 28 28 35 35 10 10 240 60 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 24 24 24 35 35 10 10 480 60 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 12 12 12 15 15 16 15 208 60 1 72 90 90 6 15 240 60 1 63 90 90 6 15 208 60 3 5 5 5 42 42 42 60 60 8 15 240 60 3 5 5 5 36 36 36 50 50 8 15 480 60 3 5 5 5 18 18 18 25 25 14 Dual Element Time Delay Fuse or Inverse Time Circuit Breaker Circuit Size Minimum amp Fuse Circuit Breaker Size Maximum compiled in accordance with the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 latest edition PLUMBING CONNECTIONS WARNING PLUMBING CONNECTIONS MUST COMPLY WITH APPLICABLE SANITARY SAFETY AND PLUMBING CODES 1 Connect the water supply line to the two s copper tube inlets as identified at the rear of the steamer 2 Install
10. d the four optional 4 10 cm adjustable legs into the threaded holes on the bottom corners of the steamer LEVELING 1 2 Install the racks and place a spirit level or pan of water on a rack in the steamer Adjust the leveling feet or the feet on the adjustable legs to level the steamer front to back and side to side After the drain is connected check for level by pouring water onto the floor of the compartment All water should drain through the opening at the back of the compartment cavity ANCHORING STEAMER WITHOUT LEGS 1 Place steamer in the desired location on the leveled counter top and mark four corners 2 Remove the steamer and drill 2 1 3 cm holes as indicated in Fig 1 3 Apply a bead of RTV or other equivalent sealant around the bottom perimeter edge of the steamer If anchoring the steamer this bottom seal is necessary to meet NSF requirements 4 Set steamer on counter and bolt down securely with s 16 bolts not supplied 1 7 8 4 8 cm 27 3 8 69 5 cm 23 3 8 59 4 cm Mark 4 corners on counter top PL 53052 Hee 23 3 4 gl EE 60 3 cm Fig 1 STACKING KIT Follow instructions in the stacking kit when installing stacked convection steamers ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS WARNING ELECTRICAL AND GROUNDING CONNECTIONS MUST COMPLY WITH APPLICABLE PORTIONS OF THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE AND OR OTHER LOCAL ELECTRICAL CODES WARNING DISCONNECT ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY AND PLACE A
11. ey Frozen Breasts 2 90 6 7 Lb 2 7 3 2 kg Each Cut Lengthwise 55 20 25 Lb 9 11 3 kg Corned Beef 40 75 6 8 Lb 2 7 3 6 kg Hot Dogs or Wieners 3 80 100 Count 14 MAINTENANCE WARNING THE STEAMER AND ITS PARTS ARE HOT USE CARE WHEN OPERATING CLEANING OR SERVICING THE STEAMER THE COOKING COMPARTMENT CONTAINS LIVE STEAM STAY CLEAR WHEN OPENING DOOR REMOVAL OF LIME SCALE DEPOSITS Steamers equipped with a Delime Generator Light e Steamer should be delimed at a convenient time after the Delime Generator Light comes on Steamers without a Delime Generator Light Steamer should be delimed once a month or more often if necessary if a build up of lime scale deposits is present Deliming and Cleaning Steamer Use the CLR Treatment Kit available from your Hobart authorized service office The following instructions only apply when using the CLR Treatment Kit to delime the steam generator Instructions are also available when you purchase the CLR Treatment Kit WARNING READ AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS ON THE CLR BOTTLE USE PLASTIC OR RUBBER GLOVES TO AVOID SKIN CONTACT IF CLR LIQUID COMES IN CONTACT WITH THE SKIN RINSE WITH CLEAN WATER STEP 1 Turn the main power switch OFF to drain the steam generator Set the cooking timer to zero If there is a Delime Generator Light turn the main power switch to DELIME STEP 2 If the Deliming Plug is inside the cooking ALTERNATE STEP 2 If the Deliming Plug is compartmen
12. ins automatically for approximately 4 6 minutes after the main power switch is turned OFF CLEANING At the end of each day or between cooking cycles if necessary 1 Turn main power switch OFF 2 Remove pans and racks from compartment and wash in sink 3 Wash compartment interior with clean water e Never use steel wool or abrasive scouring pads They will scratch and ruin the general surface appearance of the steamer 10 4 Clean the door gasket with a cloth or sponge and warm soapy water a Rinse with warm clear water b Wipe with a dry cloth 5 Wipe surfaces which touch the door gasket with a cloth or sponge and warm soapy water a Rinse with warm clear water b Wipe with a dry cloth CAUTION Do not allow the door gasket to come in contact with food oils petroleum solvents or lubricants 6 Keep the cooking compartment drain working freely After cooking foods that produce grease e Operate the steamer with the compartment empty for 30 minutes at the end of the day e Pour 2 gallon 1 9 liters of warm soapy water down the drain followed by 2 gallon 1 9 liters of warm clear water 7 Use aclean damp cloth to wipe down the exterior of your steamer 8 Leave the door slightly open when the steamer is not in use to allow the inside to dry out Weekly or more often if necessary 1 Turn off main power supply 2 Turn off main water supply 3 Clean exterior with a damp cloth and polish with a soft
13. s wieners and similar items when juices do not need to be preserved Solid pans are good for cooking puddings rice and hot breakfast cereals Vegetables and fruits are cooked in solid pans in their own juice Meats and poultry are cooked in solid pans to preserve their juice or retain broth Canned foods can be heated in their opened cans cans placed in 12 x 20 30 x 50 8 cm solid pans or the contents may be poured into solid pans DO NOT place unopened cans in the steamer Frozen Food Items Separate frozen foods into smaller pieces to allow more efficient cooking Use apan cover for precooked frozen dishes that cannot be cooked in the covered containers that they are packed if they require more than 15 minutes of cooking time When a cover is used approximately one third additional cooking time is necessary Cooking time for frozen foods depends on the amount of defrosting required If time permits allow frozen foods to partially thaw overnight in a refrigerator This will reduce their cooking time Acceptable Pan Sizes The steamer accommodates combinations of 12 x 20 30 x 50 8 cm pans solid or perforated Number of Pans Accommodated Depth of Pan 1 2 5 4 6 Model 2 5 cm 6 cm 10 cm 15 cm HSF3 6 3 2 1 HSF4 8 4 2 2 HSF5 10 5 3 2 DRAINING STEAM GENERATOR Drain the steam generator after each day s use to flush out minerals and minimize scale build up The steam generator dra
14. t Fig 4 unscrew the plug so the hole outside on the left side panel Fig 5 remove the points upwards top plug and turn the main power switch ON BEAKER FUNNEL Deliming Plug da Left Side Panel AO TE Drain Plug PL 50823 PLASTIC TUBE DELIMING PLUG PL 51511 Fig 4 Fig 5 15 STEP 3 Insert the plastic tube in the deliming port Connect the funnel to the other end of the tube Pour 28 fl oz of CLR liquid into the generator slowly to avoid spillage Remove tube and funnel Thoroughly rinse the tube funnel and beaker before storing or disposing Replace deliming plug so it seals tightly STEP 4 Turn main power switch ON if not previously done in Alternate Step 2 above When READY light comes on wait 1 2 hours Turn main power switch OFF and allow to drain STEP 5 Turn main power switch ON When the READY light comes on turn main power switch OFF to drain Repeat this step three times to completely flush generator STEP 6 Clean exterior and interior Use a mild solution of soap and water Rinse with clean water Dry with a soft cloth Leave compartment door open when not in use The steamer is now ready for use or can be turned off for overnight shutdown COLD WATER CONDENSER The steamer is equipped with a cold water condenser in the rear of the cooking compartment which helps to condense the steam prior to discharge into the drain The steamer freely vents itself by
15. y This can produce hot spots on the heating elements and result in premature failure 2 The water level probes become coated with scale Scale will bridge across the probe insulator from the metal extension which senses the water level in the steam generator shell Once this scale becomes wet the water level control is unable to maintain the proper water level in the steam generator This situation may cause an electric heating element to fail if the element is not adequately covered by water Strainers and filters will NOT remove minerals from the water Sensors in the steam generator tank use ions in the water to detect the water level Do not use distilled fully demineralized or deironized water This could provide a false reading to the sensors Refer to REMOVAL OF LIME SCALE DEPOSITS page 15 VENT HOOD Some local codes may require the steamer to be located under an exhaust hood Information on the construction and installation of ventilating hoods may be obtained from the standard for Vapor Removal from Cooking Equipment NFPA No 96 latest edition available from the National Fire Protection Association Batterymarch Park Quincy MA 02269 TESTING PROCEDURE WARNING THE STEAMER AND ITS PARTS ARE HOT USE CARE WHEN OPERATING CLEANING OR SERVICING THE STEAMER THE COOKING COMPARTMENT CONTAINS LIVE STEAM STAY CLEAR WHILE OPENING THE DOOR Once the steamer is installed and all mechanical connections have been made thoroughl
16. y test the steamer before operation 1 2 3 4 5 D 10 11 12 13 14 15 Check that proper water drain and electrical connections have been made Close compartment door Open water valve Turn main power switch ON After approximately 15 minutes the READY light should come on indicating that the water temperature is 205 F 96 C When the READY light comes on turn the dial timer to 5 minutes Open compartment door observe that no steam is entering the compartment and the COOKING light is not lit Close compartment door The COOKING light is lit and steam should be heard entering the compartment Check drain line to ensure that water from the cold water condenser is flowing through the drain line Open compartment door and observe that steam supply to the compartment is cut off The READY light comes on the COOKING light goes off Close compartment door and let cooking cycle finish When timer returns to 0 a buzzer will sound signalling the end of the cooking cycle To silence the buzzer turn the dial timer to OFF To turn the steamer off a Turn the main power switch OFF the steam generator will drain b Open the compartment door to allow the inside to dry out OPERATION WARNING THE STEAMER AND ITS PARTS ARE HOT USE CARE WHEN OPERATING CLEANING OR SERVICING THE STEAMER THE COOKING COMPARTMENT CONTAINS LIVE STEAM STAY CLEAR WHEN OPENING DOOR CONTROLS Main Power Switch ON
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