Hobart HPX5 User's Manual
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1. 8 Operaring the Steamer tice ne vee hong heehee deere 8 PMU OM career csc aes este cmc ore teem ote toh eae Broder eee Bale ate eee ee 8 Steam COOKING aas eii ae ene ara te Shas er eat ate ene ed ae 9 9 Frozen Food ea ed eee eee na 9 Acceptable Pan Sizes 9 Cooking TIPS hog fot oh to oe ee 9 Cleaning es Chee owen sd bbws 10 MAINTENANCE ee Meee 11 TROUBLESHOOTING eee aby one 12 HOBART CORPORATION 1998 2 INSTALLATION OPERATION AND CARE OF MODEL HPX SERIES STEAMERS PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE USE GENERAL The Hobart steamer cooks vegetables frankfurters eggs chicken sausage fish corned beef and many other meats and food items These steamers are produced with quality materials and workmanship The HPX3 Steamer is rated at 9 0 It be converted in the field to 6 0 with an optional 3 connection The HPX5 Steamer is rated at 15 0 kW It can be converted in the field to 10 kW with an optional s connection Contact your local Hobart service t2. HPX SERIES STEAMERS MODELS HPX3 ML 126826 HPX5 ML 126827 CORPORATION 701 S RIDGE AVENUE TROY OHIO 45374 0001 937 332 3000 www hobartcorp com FORM 34665 Rev A Mar 2002 TABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAIS siete anaes 3 INSTALLATION p e canteens Hest Meehan ce ences 3 Unpacking sepii Eee Ss Reena rw Eee OARS Eee 3 LOCAIION 5 3 Assembly A 3 Installation Codes and Standards Ue 4 bette eee ee a e ped hs eR ON Cae os 4 Electrical COnmecuons 2222400826 tab othe oho owt 4 Service Connections a sites ick wee cates tensed oe ee 5 Water GCONGIIGN erento ee nee he eee we ae eee eed 6 Vent MOGA sce Sess eee eae see hemes pete eda ees 6 Before First USE pa guess beri Laveen 6 Testing 1 hese 6 OPERATION ese 7 CONTOS He 7 Wsing the ae es
3. 12 x 20 30 5 x 50 8 pan placed under a perforated pan Perforated pans are used for frankfurters hot dogs and similar items when preserving the juices is unnecessary Solid pans are good for cooking puddings rice and hot breakfast cereals Vegetables and fruits are cooked in solid pans in their own juices to retain broth Canned foods can be heated in their opened cans placed in 12 x 20 30 5 x 50 8 cm solid pans or the contents may be poured into solid pans Frozen Food Items Frozen foods should be separated into smaller pieces to allow more efficient cooking Precooked frozen dishes that cannot be cooked in the covered containers in which they are packed should use a pan cover if they require more than 15 minutes of cooking time When a cover is used approximately additional cooking time is necessary The cooking time for frozen foods depends on the amount of defrosting required If time permits allow the frozen foods to partially thaw overnight in a refrigerator This will reduce their cooking time ACCEPTABLE PAN SIZES The steamer is designed to accept combinations of the following size 12 x 20 30 5 x 50 8 cm pans either solid or perforated MODEL PAN DEPTH 1 Total Quantity of Pans COOKING TIPS Keep hot food holding time to a minimum to produce the most appetizing results After steaming sausage chicken or fish may be browned in a radiant broiler Save juice from fish chicken turkey o
4. on the terminal block as shown on the wiring diagram ELECTRICAL DATA 6 28 9 N A 9 43 3 25 0 6 25 0 N A 6 N A 10 48 1 15 72 2 41 7 10 41 7 10 wo 0 18 1 single phase 2 connections on wiring diagram 208 240 480 208 240 480 4 SERVICE CONNECTIONS Plumbing Connections No plumbing connections are required as the steamer is filled manually Drain Connections No drain connection is required Drain the steamer into a suitable container with a 3 gallon minimum capacity CAUTION Do not connect steamer drain solidly to any drain piping The steamer drain must vent to the atmosphere to avoid creating a back pressure and possible back siphoning into the compartment ELECTRICAL CONNECTION 1 1 4 HOLE FOR ELECTRICAL CONNECTION DRAIN 1 2 25 635 4 102 PI 5 5 140 tel 12 304 80 4 75121 ae N LO lo N N x lt x I lt 25 5 1648 gt 5 WATER CONDITION For best results Hobart recommends that the water supply meet the following specifications e Hardness of two grains or 35 ppm e Total dissolved solids TDS 60 ppm e
5. Ph factor of 7 0 to 7 5 These specifications can easily be obtained with the use of a properly maintained water softener 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 for Cooking Equipment NFPA No 96 latest edition BEFORE FIRST USE Thoroughly clean the steamer before using for the first time See CLEANING on page 10 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 AND HOT WATER STAY CLEAR WHILE OPENING THE DOOR Once the steamer is at its final location thoroughly test the steamer before operation 1 Make sure the door opens and closes properly 2 Close the drain valve on the bottom of the steamer Open the door and pour water into the cooking compartment up to the water level mark the water level mark is visible on the back wall of the steamer 3 Select CONTINUOUS on the COOKING MODE switch 4 Close the steamer door the heater light should come on Open the door the heater light should go off 5 Close the compartment door and wait approximately 10 minutes When the heater light goes off the steamer is ready 6 Select TIMED on the cooking mode switch 7 Set the timer for 5 minutes 8 Whenthe timer returns to 0 an audible alarm sh
6. control This quickly brings the steamer up to cooking temperature At the end of the timed cycle the steamer returns to the idle temperature In CONTINUOUS mode the timer can also be used to time cooking At the end of the timed cycle an audible alarm will sound but the steamer remains at cooking temperature instead of returning to idle temperature The steamer takes approximately 10 minutes to warm up before cooking can begin The heater light turns off when the steamer is ready OPERATING THE STEAMER 1 Close the drain valve 2 Open the door and pour water into the cooking compartment filling it to the water level mark The water level mark is visible on the back wall of the steamer 3 Select TIMED or CONTINUOUS on the cooking mode switch 4 Close door and wait approximately 10 minutes for the heater light to go off This indicates the steamer is ready SHUTDOWN 1 Turn cooking mode switch to OFF 2 Allow the steamer to cool 3 Open the drain valve and drain the water from the steamer 4 Open the compartment door to allow the inside to dry out 5 Follow the CLEANING instructions in this manual STEAM COOKING Preparation Vegetables fruits meats seafood and poultry should be prepared normally by cleaning separating cutting removing stems etc Root vegetables should be cooked 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
7. LEANING OR SERVICING THE STEAMER THE COOKING COMPARTMENT CONTAINS LIVE STEAM AND HOT WATER STAY CLEAR WHILE OPENING THE DOOR WARNING DISCONNECT ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY AND PLACE A TAG AT THE DISCONNECT SWITCH TO INDICATE YOU ARE WORKING ON THE CIRCUIT Steamer must be cleaned daily See CLEANING on page 10 SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE Steamer will not operate SERVICE TROUBLESHOOTING No power to steamer Steamer not turned on Drain valve is open No water in steam compartment No time set on timer Door not tightly closed Problem with door switch CORRECTIVE ACTION Make sure power is connected to steamer or power cord is plugged in Turn steamer power switch to the ON position Close drain valve and add specified amount of water to steam compartment Add specificied amount of water to compartment Dial specified steam time and turn on steamer Close door Call your local Hobart service office Contact your local Hobart service office for any repairs or adjustments needed on this equipment FORM 34665 Rev A Mar 2002 12 PRINTED U S A
8. echnician to convert to the optional kW rating Proper installation usage and maintenance of your steamer will result in many years of satisfactory performance It is suggested that you thoroughly read this entire manual and carefully follow all of the instructions provided INSTALLATION Before installing verify the electrical service agrees with the specifications on the machine data plate on the left side panel If the supply and equipment requirements do not agree do not proceed with the installation Contact your dealer or Hobart Corporation immediately UNPACKING This steamer was inspected before leaving the factory The transportation company assumes full responsibility for safe delivery upon acceptance of the shipment Immediately after unpacking check for possible shipping damage If the steamer is found to be damaged save the packaging material and contact the carrier within 15 days of delivery Carefully unpack the steamer and place in a work accessible area as near to its final installed position as possible LOCATION The installation location must allow adequate clearances for servicing and proper operation Minimum clearances for proper air circulation are 2 5 1 cm on the sides and 6 15 2 cm on the back ASSEMBLY This steamer comes with four 4 2 11 4 cm support legs and four large flat washers Place the steamer its left side being careful to avoid scratching the finish Place one flat washer on the bol
9. ould sound signaling the end of the cooking cycle To silence the audible alarm turn the dial timer to OFF 9 To turn the steamer off a Select the OFF mode on the cooking mode switch b Allow the steamer to cool c Open the drain valve and drain the water from the steamer d 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 AND HOT WATER STAY CLEAR WHILE OPENING THE DOOR CONTROLS Fig 2 Fig 2 HEATER LIGHT When lit indicates water is being heated in the cavity Comes on with heating elements when the TIMED or CONTINUOUS mode is selected LOW WATER LIGHT When lit indicates additional water is required to operate the steamer COOKING MODE TIMED Turns the steamer on Steamer maintains idle temperature Activating the timer initiates cooking temperature At the end of the timed cycle an audible alarm sounds and the steamer returns to idle temperature OFF Turns the steamer off CONTINUOUS Turns the steamer on Steamer will maintain cooking temperature TIMER Sets cooking time 0 to 60 minutes An audible alarm will sound at the end of the timed cycle Using The Timer When the TIMED mode is selected the steamer comes up to idle temperature lower than the cooking temperature The operator then selects the desired time with the timer
10. r vegetables to make soups sauces or casserole dishes Vegetables retain their color and are more nutritious if you schedule cooking of fresh vegetables so they will be served soon after cooking If they are prepared in advance plunge into cold water with ice is recommended drain thoroughly and refrigerate until needed Reheating will take approximately 5 to 10 minutes depending on amount and variety Prepare small batches Cook only enough to start serving then cook additional amounts to meet demand CLEANING CAUTION Never use high chlorine or bleach solution for cleaning door gasket Never use steel wool or other metallic pads to clean the steamer At The End Of Each Day Follow shutdown procedures Remove stainless steel pan supports and clean in a sink Fig 3 Clean the drain opening and make sure it is clear Use a nonabrasive cleaner to remove discolorations Pull out the vent baffle assembly and clean with hot soapy water To remove lift the assembly straight up Fig 3 Wipe the interior of the steamer with hot soapy water Use a soft cloth or sponge Rinse thoroughly with warm clean water Dry with a clean dry cloth Clean the exterior of the steamer with a damp cloth and polish with a soft dry cloth Leave door open at night after cleaning PAN SUPPORTS VENT BAFFLE ASSEMBLY PLAST Fig 3 10 MAINTENANCE WARNING THE STEAMER AND ITS PARTS ARE HOT USE CARE WHEN OPERATING C
11. t side of each leg Thread the four legs into the mounting holes provided Do not mount the steamer directly to a countertop unless the support legs are in place INSTALLATION CODES AND STANDARDS The steamer must be installed in accordance with In the United States of America 1 State and local codes 2 National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 latest edition Copies may be obtained from The National Fire Protection Association Batterymarch Park Quincy MA 02269 In Canada 1 Local codes 2 Canadian Electric Code CSA C22 2 latest edition Copies may be obtained from The Canadian Standard Association 178 Rexdale Blvd Etobicoke Ontario Canada M9W 1R3 LEVELING The steamer must be level for proper operation Place a carpenter s level on top of the steamer Level the steamer front to back and side to side by turning the adjustable feet ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS WARNING ELECTRICAL AND GROUNDING CONNECTIONS MUST COMPLY WITH THE APPLICABLE PORTIONS OF THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE AND OR OTHER LOCAL ELECTRICAL CODES WARNING DISCONNECT ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY AND PLACE A TAG AT THE DISCONNECT SWITCH TO INDICATE YOU ARE WORKING ON THE CIRCUIT When making electrical connections use copper wire suitable for at least 200 F 90 C The steamer must be grounded The wiring diagram is located on the inside of the right panel Steamers wired for 1 phase can be changed to 3 phase or vice versa by relocating the jumper wires
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