Star NFS User manual

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FOOD
STEAMER
MODEL
NFS
Installation and
Operation
Instructions
2M-Z1198 Rev. C 2/13/2006
NFS

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important operating and maintenance instructions in the manual
accompanying the appliance.
RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
NOTICE
Using any part other than genuine Star factory supplied parts relieves the
manufacturer of all liability.
Star reserves the right to change specications and product design without
notice. Such revisions do not entitle the buyer to corresponding changes,
improvements, additions or replacements for previously purchased
equipment.
Due to periodic changes in designs, methods, procedures, policies and
regulations, the specications contained in this sheet are subject to change
without notice. While Star International Holdings Inc., Company exercises
good faith efforts to provide information that is accurate, we are not
responsible for errors or omissions in information provided or conclusions
reached as a result of using the specications. By using the information
provided, the user assumes all risks in connection with such use.
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS
Contact your local authorized service agent for service or required maintenance.
Please record the model number, serial number, voltage and purchase date in the area below and have it ready when
you call to ensure a faster service.
SAFETY SYMBOL
Model No.
Serial No.
Voltage
Purchase Date
Business 8:00 am to 4:30 p.m. Central Standard Time
Hours:
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail [email protected]
[email protected]
W[email protected]
Website: www.star-mfg.com
Service Help Desk
Authorized Service Agent Listing
Reference the listing provided with the unit
or
for an updated listing go to:
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E-mail [email protected]
Mailing Address: Star International Holdings Inc., Company
10 Sunnen Drive
St. Louis, MO 63143
U.S.A

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
This equipment is designed and sold for commercial use only by personnel trained and experienced in
its operation and is not sold for consumer use in and around the home nor for use directly by the general
public in food service locations.
Before using your new equipment, read and understand all the instructions & labels associated with the
unit prior to putting it into operation. Make sure all people associated with its use understand the units
operation & safety before they use the unit.
All shipping containers should be checked for freight damage both visible and concealed. This unit has
been tested and carefully packaged to insure delivery of your unit in perfect condition. If equipment is
received in damaged condition, either apparent or concealed, a claim must be made with the delivering
carrier.
Concealed damage or loss - if damage or loss is not apparent until after equipment is unpacked, a
request for inspection of concealed damage must be made with carrier within 15 days. Be certain to
retain all contents plus external and internal packaging materials for inspection. The carrier will make an
inspection and will supply necessary claim forms.
These models are equipped for the voltage and wattage indicated on the nameplate. These units are
designed to operate on alternating current (A.C.), two wire single phase service only and are equipped
with an approved lead in cord set with a three prong grounding type plug.
DO NOT CONNECT TO DIRECT CURRENT (D.C.).
INSTALLATION
For your protection, we recommend that a qualied electrician install this appliance.
The electrician should be familiar with electrical installations and your local electrical requirements.
Proper connections and power supply are essential for efcient performance. The supply circuit should
be properly fused as required by local electrical code.
OPERATING PROCEDURE
Connect your food freshener to a 120 volt A.C. wall outlet and be sure the metal frame of the appliance
is grounded. Pull out the lower drawer to where it stops and ll the pan with distilled water. Using
anything other than distilled water can damage the unit. Turn switch on but do not start to use until pilot
light goes out. Your Steamer will not be hot enough to work properly until the pilot light goes out. Do not
pump when cold or below required temperature.
Open the top food drawer and place food in the pan. Close the drawer and pump the handle the
required amount of times to heat food. See the preparing instructions listed on page 4. After pumping
and waiting the proper time required to heat food, open the drawer and remove food. Never pump over
four times and always wait 30 seconds before pumping again. Over pumping will or can damage the
steam chamber and will not heat food any faster. The drawer should be kept closed when not in use.
When not in operation, turn off the power switch.
See the Operating & Food Preparing Instructions on Page 5 for more information.
USE ONLY DISTILLED WATER, TAP WATER CAN DAMAGE THE UNIT.
CLEANING
DO NOT USE SOAP OR DETERGENT TO CLEAN STEAM CHAMBER.
To remove water pan, pull out lower drawer until it stops, then press in on the stops on each side and
pull the pan all the way out. Clean pan and bafes. The food pan is removable by pulling the drawer out
and lifting up on the pan. To remove the food pan drawer frame, pull out as far as it will go, then raise up
the catches on the tracks and pull forward.
PLUG AND GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
For your protection, this appliance is equipped with a three conductor cord having a grounding type plug.
If you use an adaptor be sure your system is grounded. Then connect the green wire of the adaptor to
a mounting screw of the receptacle. For ungrounded systems, attach the green wire of the adaptor to a
known permanent ground.
CAUTION
CAUTION
WARNING
CAUTION

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NFS FOOD STEAMER
OPERATING & FOOD PREPARING INSTRUCTIONS
THE FOLLOWING ARE SUGGESTED HEATING TIMES.
EACH OPERATOR MUST LEARN THROUGH TRIAL AND PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS.
TYPE FOOD
SWEET ROLLS
HAMBURGER BUNS
BISCUITS
CORN BREAD
DINNER ROLLS
WAFFLES
BACON (PRECOOKED)
HAMBURGER (PRECOOKED)
FROZEN SLICED MEAT
SAUSAGE (PRECOOKED)
ROAST BEEF (SLICED)
FISH STICKS (PRECOOKED)
TOASTED CHEESE
BAKED BEANS
VEGETABLES (PRECOOKED)
VEGETABLES (FROZEN)
CHEESEBURGER
HOT DOGS
BEEF STEW
RICE (PRECOOKED)
PIES, PIZZA PIE
FROZEN PRODUCTS
NUMBER OF TIMES TO
DEPRESS LEVER HEATING TIME
DRAWER CLOSED
2
2
2
2
2
2 WAIT 30 SEC., 2*
2
3
2 WAIT 30 SEC., 2*
2 WAIT 30 SEC., 2*
3
2 WAIT 30 SEC., 2*
2
2 WAIT 30 SEC., 2*
2 WAIT 30 SEC., 2*
2 WAIT 30 SEC., 3*
2 WAIT 30 SEC., 3*
2 WAIT 30 SEC., 2*
2 WAIT 30 SEC., 2*
2 WAIT 30 SEC., 2*
2 WAIT 30 SEC., 2*
2 WAIT 30 SEC., 3*
20 TO 30 SECONDS
30 SECONDS
45 SECONDS
60 SECONDS
30 SECONDS
35 SECONDS
60 TO 75 SECONDS
60 SECONDS
3 TO 5 MINUTES
1-1/2 MINUTES
60 TO 75 SECONDS
1-1/2 MINUTES
45 TO 60 SECONDS
1-1/2 TO 2 MINUTES
60 TO 75 SECONDS
1-1/2 MINUTES
1-1/2 TO 2 MINUTES
1-1/2 TO 2 MINUTES
1-1/2 TO 2 MINUTES
75 SECONDS
45 TO 90 SECONDS
1-1/2 TO 5 MINUTES
*DEPRESS HANDLE 2 TIMES, WAIT 30 TO 35 SECONDSAND DEPRESS 2 OR 3 MORE TIMES,
THEN WAIT REQUIRED TIME
**REPEATED AND CONTINUOUS PUMPING IS NOT REQUIRED. STEAM STAYS IN HEATING
PAN UP TO SEVERAL MINUTES. GIVE IT TIME TO HEAT FOOD. NEVER DEPRESS OR PUMP
LEVER MORE THAN (3) TIMES WITHOUT A WAITING PERIOD OF AT LEAST 30 SECONDS.
READ CAREFULLY THE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FURNISHED WITH EACH STEAMSWELL
UNIT BEFORE USING EITHER MODEL. USE DISTILLED WATER.

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2M-4497-2 10/2010
The foregoing warranty is in lieu of any and all other warranties expressed or implied and constitutes the entire warranty.
FOR ASSISTANCE
Should you need any assistance regarding the Operation or Maintenance of any Star equipment; write, phone, fax or email our Service Department.
In all correspondence mention the Model number and the Serial number of your unit, and the voltage or type of gas you are using.
ALL:
*Pop-Up Toasters
*Butter Dispensers
*Pretzel Merchandisers
(Model 16PD-A Only)
*Pastry Display Cabinets
*Nacho Chip Merchandisers
*Accessories of any kind
*Sneeze Guards
*Pizza Ovens
(Model PO12 Only)
*Heat Lamps
*Pumps-Manual
Visit our Website at: www.star-mfg.com Email: [email protected]
THOROUGHLY INSPECT YOUR UNIT ON ARRIVAL
This unit has been tested for proper operation before leaving our plant to insure delivery of your unit in perfect condition. However, there are instances in
which the unit may be damaged in transit. In the event you discover any type of damage to your product upon receipt, you must immediately contact the
transportation company who delivered the item to you and initiate your claim with same. If this procedure is not followed, it may affect the warranty status of
the unit.
LIMITED EQUIPMENT WARRANTY
All workmanship and material in Star products have a one (1) year limited warranty on parts & labor in the United States and Canada. Such warranty is limited
to the original purchaser only and shall be effective from the date the equipment is placed in service. Star's obligation under this warranty is limited to the repair
of defects without charge, by the factory authorized service agency or one of its sub-agencies. Models that are considered portable (see below) should be taken
to the closest Star service agency, transportation prepaid.
>Star will not assume any responsibility for loss of revenue.
>On all shipments outside the United States and Canada, see International Warranty.
*The warranty period for the JetStar six (6) ounce & Super JetStar eight (8) ounce series popcorn machines is two (2) years.
*The warranty period for the Chrome-Max Griddles is ve (5) years on the griddle surface. See detailed warranty provided with unit.
*The warranty period for Teon/Dura-Tec coatings is one year under normal use and reasonable care. This warranty does not apply if damage occurs to
Teon/Dura-Tec coatings from improper cleaning, maintenance, use of metallic utensils, or abrasive cleaners, abrasive pads, product identiers and
point-of-sale attachments, or any other non-food object tha comes in continuous contact with the roller coating. This warranty does not apply to the
“non-stick” properties of such materials.
>This warranty does not apply to "Special Products" but to regular catalog items only. Star's warranty on "Special Products" is six (6) months on parts
and ninety (90) days on labor.
>This warranty does not apply to any item that is disassembled or tampered with for any purpose other than repair by a Star Authorized Service Center or
the Service Center's sub-agency.
>This warranty does not apply if damage occurs from improper installation, misuse, wrong voltage, wrong gas or operated contrary to the Installation and
Operating instructions.
>This warranty is not valid on Conveyor Ovens unless a "start-up/check-out" has been performed by a Factory Authorized Technician.
PARTS WARRANTY
Parts that are sold to repair out of warranty equipment are warranted for ninety (90) days. The part only is warranted. Labor to replace the part is chargeable to
the customer. SERVICES NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY
PORTABLE EQUIPMENT
Star will not honor service bills that include travel time and mileage charges for servicing any products considered "Portable" including items listed below.
These products should be taken to the Service Agency for repair:
1. Travel time and mileage rendered beyond the 50 mile radius limit
2. Mileage and travel time on portable equipment (see below)
3. Labor to replace such items that can be replaced easily during a daily cleaning
routine, ie; removable kettles on fryers, knobs, grease drawers on griddles, etc.
4. Installation of equipment
5. Damages due to improper installation
6. Damages from abuse or misuse
7. Operated contrary to the Operating and Installation Instructions
8. Cleaning of equipment
9. Seasoning of griddle plates
10. Voltage conversions
11. Gas conversions
12. Pilot light adjustment
13. Miscellaneous adjustments
14. Thermostat calibration and by-pass adjustment
15. Resetting of circuit breakers or safety controls or reset buttons
16. Replacement of bulbs
17. Replacement of fuses
18. Repair of damage created during transit, delivery, &
installation OR created by acts of God
*The Model 510FD Fryer.
*The Model 526TOAToaster Oven.
*The Model J4R, 4 oz. Popcorn Machine.
*The Model 518CMA & 526CMA Cheese Melter.
*The Model 12MC & 15MC & 18MCP Hot Food Merchandisers.
*The Model 12NCPW & 15NCPW Nacho Chip/Popcorn Warmer.
*All Hot Dog Equipment except Roller Grills & Drawer Bun Warmers.
*All Nacho Cheese Warmers except Model 11WLASeries Nacho Cheese Warmer.
*All Condiment Dispensers except the Model HPD & SPD Series Dispenser.
*All Specialty Food Warmers except Model 130R, 11RW Series, and 11WSA Series.
*All QCS/RCS Series Toasters except Model QCS3 & RCS3 Series.
*All Fast Steamer Models except Direct Connect Series.

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PARTS LIST February 13, 2006, Rev C
IMPORTANT: WHEN ORDERING, SPECIFY VOLTAGE OR TYPE GAS DESIRED PAGE
INCLUDE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER OF
Some items are included for illustrative purposes only and in certain instances may not be available.
Description
MODEL
Part
Number
Key
Number
Food Steamer Model NFS
K3 2R-Y7557 DRAWER HANDLE
K5 2R-09-07-0075 KNOB WATER PAN
K7 C9-30-FS-0199 WATER PAN ASSEMBLY
K8 C9-04-FS-0199 SPLASH BAFFLE
K10 2K-10-07-0014 SLEEVE - WATER LINE
K13 C9-30-FS-0002 CASTING & ELEMENT WITH PART K-55, K57
K14 C9-50-FS-0011 FRONT
K16 C9-04-FS-0001 FOOD RACK
K17 Z1-52-07-0038 DRAWER FRAME WITH K18 ROLLER
K18 2A-09-FS-0004 DRAWER FRAME ROLLER
K19L OUTER DRAWER SLIDE & ROLLER (LEFT, NOT AVAILABLE)
K19R OUTER DRAWER SLIDE & ROLLER (RIGHT, NOT AVAILABLE)
K20L C9-04-FS-0002 INNER DRAWER SLIDE & ROLLER (LEFT, NOT AVAILABLE)
K20R C9-04-FS-0162 INNER DRAWER SLIDE & ROLLER (RIGHT, NOTAVAILABLE)
K21 2A-09-FS-0004 ROLLER ONLY FOR SLIDE
K22A 2P-09-07-0016 CAP HANDLE
K22A C9-04-FS-0053 PUMP HANDLE
K23 2J-05-07-0025 PILOT LIGHT (SPECIFY 120V OR 230V)
K23A 2S-05-07-0040 PILOT LIGHT RECTANGULAR
K24 C9-40-FS-0001 WATER LINE CASTING TO PUMP
K26 2E-05-07-0011 ON-OFF SWITCH
K27 2K-10-07-0017 ELBOW
K28 2P-10-07-0016 INNER SPRING (PUMP TO CASTING)
K28A 2P-10-07-0011 INNER SPRING (PUMP TO WATER PAN)
K31 2P-09-07-0074 BALL
K32 C9-04-FS-0058 BRASS HOUSING
K33A C9-51-FS-0009 CYLINDER CAPAND SLEEVE
K33 2A-10-FS-0001 PUMP CYLINDER
K34 2C-08-07-0101 COTTER PIN
K35 2P-10-07-0005 PUMP SPRING
K36 2A-10-07-0012 BRASS BUSHING
K37 C9-70-FS-0057 LARGE WELDED PUMP FRAME
K37A C9-04-FS-0056 SMALL PUMP FRAME BRACKET
K38 C9-52-FS-0008 PUMP PISTON RING ASSEMBLY LEVER
2A-10-07-0010 PUMP PLUNGER
2A-10-FS-0002 PISTON ROD
2C-08-07-0281 WASHER #10 X 9/16" SEALING
2C-2566 NUT 10-32 HEX STL NP
K38A 2A-10-07-0010 PISTON RING ONLY
K39 2R-Z5841 PUMP LEVER
K40 C9-40-FS-0049 PUMP NUT & SCREW
K42 2A-09-07-0009 FOOT
K44 2K-05-07-0017 CORD GROMMET
K45 2E-05-07-0051 CORD
K46 2C-05-07-0036 TWIST-ON CONNECTER
K47 2T-05-FS-0003 THERMOSTAT
K51 C9-04-FS-0125 SPACER
K52A C9-04-FS-0008 LINER NEW STYLE
K56 2C-08-07-0009 STEAM PLATE SCREW ALUMINUM ONLY
K59 2C-2589 NUT
K60 -04-07-0049 THERMOSTAT BULB HOLDER
K64 Z1-04-07-0030 TOP
K65 2P-09-07-0073 DRAWER LOCK SPRING
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PARTS LIST February 13, 2006, Rev C
IMPORTANT: WHEN ORDERING, SPECIFY VOLTAGE OR TYPE GAS DESIRED PAGE
INCLUDE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER OF
Some items are included for illustrative purposes only and in certain instances may not be available.
Description
MODEL
Part
Number
Key
Number
Food Steamer Model NFS
K66 2P-09-07-0074 DRAWER LOCK BALL
K67 Z1-04-07-0284 DRAWER LOCK HOUSING
K69 C9-50-FS-0063 PUMP HOUSING CONNECTOR
K70 C9-50-FS-0014 WATER LINE PUMP TO RESERVOIR
K71 C9-04-FS-0063 WATER LINE CLAMP
K73 C9-30-FS-0007 PAN LIFTASSEMBLY
K74 2G-12-07-0043 BOX
K75 Z1-30-07-0011 WIRE, PER FOOT
K76 C9-04-FS-0023 RUBBER WATER TUBE
K77 2A-10-07-0004 PIPE SLEEVE FOR WATER LINE
K78 2K-10-07-0017 STRAIGHT CASTING WATER LINE CONNECTOR
K79 C9-30-FS-0008 PUMP COMPLETE WITH LEVER/ SPRING/ BRACKET - 45LBS
K80 2R-Z5845 HANDLE
K81 2P-10-07-0015 PUMP TUBE STRAINER
K82 -99-07-0007 SEALANT FOR GRIDS RTV-732
K83 2P-08-07-0148 HOSE CONNECTOR
K84 Z1-30-07-0222 DRAWER HANDLE WITH 10-3/4 CENTERS
K85 C9-52-FS-0032 DRAWER FRONT
K86 04-FS-0002 FOOD PAN
K87A 2A-09-FS-0004 ROLLER
K87L Z1-30-07-0004 INNER DRAWER TRACK LEFT
K87R Z1-30-07-0003 INNER DRAWER TRACK RIGHT
K88L C9-04-FS-0072 OUTER DRAWER TRACK LEFT
K88R Z1-04-07-0036 OUTER DRAWER TRACK RIGHT
K89 Z1-30-07-0002 DRAWER ASSY INCLUDES FRONT HANDLE
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