Vulcan-Hart ML-136058 User manual

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INSTALLATION &
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F35430 (05-07)
C24EASERIES
ELECTRICCONVECTION
STEAMERS
3600 NORTH POINT BLVD.
BALTIMORE,MD21222
C24EA6 ML-136058
C24EA10 ML-136059
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IMPORTANT FOR YOUR SAFETY
THIS MANUAL HAS BEEN PREPARED FOR PERSONNEL QUALIFIED TO INSTALL
THIS EQUIPMENT, WHO SHOULD PERFORM THE INITIAL FIELD START-UP AND
ADJUSTMENTS OF THE EQUIPMENT COVERED BY THIS MANUAL.
WARNING
IMPROPER INSTALLATION, ADJUSTMENT, ALTERATION,
SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE CAN CAUSE PROPERTY
DAMAGE, INJURY OR DEATH. READ THE INSTALLATION,
OPERATINGAND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY
BEFORE INSTALLING OR SERVICING THIS EQUIPMENT.
IN THE EVENT OF A POWER FAILURE, DO NOT
ATTEMPTTOOPERATETHISDEVICE.
© VULCAN-HART, 2007

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INTRODUCTION
GENERAL
Vulcan convection steamers are produced with
qualityworkmanshipandmaterial.Properinstallation,
usage and maintenance 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.
TheC24EA6andC24EA10convectionsteamers
are dual compartment, electric, pressureless
steam cookers with an internal electric steam
generator that maintains water temperature at
approximately 195° F. At 208V and 480V, the
C24EA6isratedat17.2kW,andtheC24EA10is
rated at 25.6kW. At 240V, the C24EA6 is rated
at19.7kW,andtheC24EA10isratedat26.4kW.
ModelC24EA6canaccommodatethree21/2"deep
(6.4 cm) steam pans per compartment. Model
C24EA10 can accommodate five 2 1/2" deep (6.4
cm) steam pans per compartment. The C24EA6
and C24EA10 electric convection steamers are
designed for cooking vegetables, eggs and other
foods, in commercial kitchens. Each compartment
hasa0-60minutetimer,aswellasaconstantsteam
feature. The buzzer requires manual shutoff. The
steamerisequippedwithacabinetbasewithflanged
feet for floor mounting.
INSTALLATION
Beforeinstalling,verifythattheelectricalsupply
agrees with the specifications on the data plate
locatedonthefrontofthemachine.Ifthesupply
and equipment requirements do not agree, do
not proceed with the installation. Contact your
dealer or Vulcan-Hart immediately.
This unit is shipped pre-wired for 208/60/3 or
480/60/3. 240V and single-phase operation
require changes to the heater connection 240/
60/3,240/60/1and208/60/1.Thisunitwilloperate
at60Hzor50Hz.Conversionsmustbemadeby
a Vulcan Hart authorized service technician.
UNPACKING
This steamer was inspected before leaving the
factory. The transportation company assumes
full responsibility for safe delivery upon
acceptance of the shipment.
Immediatelyafterunpacking,checkforpossible
shipping damage. If steamer damage is found,
save the packaging material and contact the
carrier within 15 days of delivery.
INSTALLATION CODES AND
STANDARDS
In the United States of America:
1. State and local Codes
2. NationalFuelGasCode,ANSI/z223.1/NFPA
#54(latestedition). Copiesmaybeobtained
from The American Gas Association,
Accredited Standards Committee Z223@
400 N. Capital St. NW, Washington D.C.
2001 or the Secretary Standards Council,
NFPA, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy MA
02169-7471.
Note:IntheCommonwealthofMassachusetts:
All gas appliances vented through a ventilation
hoodorexhaustsystemequippedwithadamper
or with a power means of exhaust shall comply
with 248 CMR.
3. Vapor Removal from Cooking Equipment,
NFPA#96(latestedition).
4. Copies may be obtained from The National
FireProtectionAssociation,1Batterymarch
Park, Quincy MA 02169-7471.
5. National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA-70
(latest edition). Copies may be obtained
from The National Fire Protection
Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy
MA02169-7471.
In Canada, the steamer must be installed in
accordance with:
1. Local codes.
2. Canadian Electrical Code (CSA C22.2 No.3,
latest edition) available from the Canadian
StandardsAssociation,5060Spectrum Way,
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L4W 5N6.

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LOCATION
Allow space for plumbing and electrical
connections. Minimum clearance is 6" (15.2 cm)
on the back for proper air circulation. Allow
adequate access for operating and servicing the
steamer:36"(91.4cm)atthefrontofthesteamer,
15"(38 cm)abovethesteamerand18"(45.7cm)
on the right and left sides of the steamer.
LEVELING AND ANCHORING
Positionthesteamerinitsfinalinstalledlocation.
Place a level on the horizontal area of the
cabinet. Adjust the feet to level the steamer in
boththeleft-to-rightandfront-to-reardirections.
Steamers should be elevated in the front just
enough, about 1/16" to 1/8" (2 to 3 mm), to
provide proper draining. Do this by rotating the
adjustable feet in the proper direction 1 to 11/2
turns after leveling. Check drainage in the
steamer compartments by pouring a small
amount of water in the compartment. All the
water should drain.
Thefeethaveholesintheflangesforanchorbolts.

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ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
WARNING: ELECTRICAL AND GROUNDING
CONNECTIONS MUST COMPLY WITH
APPLICABLE PORTIONS OF THE NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL CODE AND / OR OTHER
LOCAL ELECTRICAL CODES.
WARNING: DISCONNECT THE
ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE
MACHINE AND FOLLOW LOCKOUT /
TAGOUT PROCEDURES.
Thewiringdiagramislocatedinsidethefrontpanel.
C24EA6 AND C24EA10 CURRENT DRAW
Model Voltage Total kW 3 Phase SinglePhase 125%of MinimumWireSize
L1 L2 L3 Maximum (75°CCuWire)
C24EA6 208 16.9 81.25 101.56 3
240 19.0 79.08 98.85 3
208 16.9 46.29 48.16 46.29 60.20 6
240 19.0 42.82 42.82 51.32 64.15 6
480 17.2 20.33 21.41 20.33 26.76 10
C24EA10 208 25.2 121.15 151.44 1/0
240 26.5 110.37 137.96 1/0
208 25.2 69.12 71.61 69.12 89.51 3
240 26.5 67.04 57.09 67.04 83.80 4
480 25.6 30.31 31.75 30.31 39.69 8

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PLUMBING CONNECTIONS
WARNING: PLUMBING CONNECTIONS MUST
COMPLY WITH APPLICABLE SANITARY,
SAFETY AND PLUMBING CODES.
Water Requirements
Proper water quality can improve the taste of
thefoodpreparedinthesteamer,reduceliming
in the steam generator and extend equipment
life. Water conditions vary from one location to
another. Ask your municipal water supplier for
details about your local water supply prior to
installation.Presenceofsediment,silica,excess
chlorides or other dissolved solids may lead to
arecommendationforalternateform(s)ofwater
treatment. Test the water with the test strip
included with the steamer. Other factors
affecting steam generation are iron content,
amount of chloridation and dissolved gases.
Water Treatment
A local water treatment specialist should be
consultedbeforeinstallationofsteamgenerating
equipment.
Supply Pressure 20 - 60 psig
Hardness* No more than 3 grains
Silica less than 13 ppm
Total Chlorine less than 4.0 ppm
PH range 6.5 - 8
Undissolved Solids less than 5 microns
*17.1 ppm = 1 grain of hardness
If the water supply fails to meet these standards,
itwillbenecessarytoinstallawaterconditioneron
the generator water feed. The use of strainers or
filters will not remove minerals from the water.
Water Supply Connection
Connect the treated cold water supply line to
the 3/4" (19 mm) (male hose thread) inlet.
Connecttheuntreated cold watersupplylineto
the3/4"(19mm)(malehosethread)inletmarked
UNTREATED WATER.
A water filter system is recommended for the
water supply line going to the treated water
inlet. Follow the recommendations for use and
installation instructions shipped with the water
filter. If a water filter is not installed, the steam
generator warranty may be limited.
A manual shutoff valve must be provided in a
convenient location near the steamer.
Filter System
If you decide to not install a scale-reducing filter
system designed for steam equipment or use
another manufacturer’s system other than that
recommended by Vulcan Hart, please use these
guidelines.
• If you are going to delime the unit with a
deliming agent recommended for a
pressure steam boiler and stainless steel
generators, and you are on city or treated
well water, you still must have a carbon
block filter installed and maintained.
Carbon block filters remove the chlorine
and chloramine disinfectants from the
water. Chlorine and chloramines will
erode the boiler or steam generator and
will result in a vessel failure, which is not
covered under warranty.
• Water feed lines to the steamer must be
flushed before final connection. Particles
in the water could build up in the water
and steam valves or clog tubing and
components that maintain the water level
and pressure in the boiler or steam
generator. If the water supply is not free of
sediment or is cloudy after several
minutes of flushing, a sediment filter must
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• If you have purchased a water filtration
system from Vulcan Hart, please follow
the instructions provided with the water
filtration system. At the time of installation
you must register your steamer at
www.vulcanhart.com/filterreg or use the
reply card supplied with your unit. You will
need to register your steamer at each
filter change to ensure your standard and
extended warranty is maintained.
Drain Connection
The11/2"NPTthreadedfittingonthecondenser
box must be extended a minimum of 12" (305
mm) - maximum of 72" (1829 mm) away from
steamerbase,toanopenairgaptypedrain(see
Figure 1). Do not reduce the 11/2" NPT drain
piping throughout its length. Provide a suitable
floor sink with a minimum depth of 12" (305
mm). The floor sink is NOT to be directly under
thesteamerandshouldbeata distance so that
steam vapors will not enter the steamer from
underneath.Thedrainshouldslopedownaway
fromthesteamer 1/4" foreveryfoot ofdrainpipe
length. The drain pipe should be either iron or
copper. DO NOT use PVC pipe; PVC pipe may
loseitsrigidityorgluemay fail. A 11/2" air gap is
required for the drain.
CAUTION: In order to avoid any back
pressure in the steamer, do
not make a solid connection to
any drain. FAILURE TO DO SO
CAN DAMAGE THE STEAMER
AND VOIDS THE WARRANTY.
VH1100
MIN. 12" (305 mm)
MAX. 72" (1829 mm)
1.5"
(38 mm)
Figure 1
Temperatures in the drain can briefly reach as
highas212°F(100°C).Localcodesmayrequire
thatthetemperatureofdrainwaterbenogreater
than 140°F (60°C). At the end of the day, when
purging the generator, some provision for
loweringthewatertemperaturemustbeprovided
by the user or installer to meet this code
requirement.
VENT HOOD
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 Vapor Removal
from Cooking Equipment, NFPA standard No.
96 (latest edition).

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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
DOOR.
Oncethesteamerisinstalledandallmechanical
connections have been made, thoroughly test
the steamer before operation.
1. Checkthatproperwater,drain,andelectrical
connections have been made.
2. Press the power switch to the on position.
After approximately 15 minutes, the ready
light should come on, indicating that the
generator has reached operating pressure.
3. Open the door, set the timer to 5 minutes,
and observe that no steam is entering the
compartment, and that the ready light is on
and the cooking light is off.
STARTUP
4. Close the compartment door. The cooking
and ready lights should now be lit, and
steam should be heard entering the
compartment.
5. Check the drain line to be sure that water
from the cold water condensate valve is
flowing through the drain line.
6. Open the compartment door and observe
thatsteamsupplytothecompartmentstops,
and that the cooking light turns off.
7. Close the compartment door and let the
cookingcyclefinish. Whenthetimerreturns
tothe0position,abuzzerwillsoundandthe
cooking light will turn off, signaling the end
ofthecookingcycle. Tosilence thebuzzer,
turn the timer dial to the OFF position.
8. Complete steps 3-7 for each cooking
compartment.
9. Press the power switch to the off position.
Leavethecompartmentdoorsslightlyopen
to allow the inside to dry out.

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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 WHILE OPENING DOOR.
CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
The upper section of the steamer consists of
twocookingcompartments.Eachcompartment
functions independently with its own controls
(see Figure 2), and is a separate, sealed steam
chamber during the cooking operation.
COOK
READY
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Delime
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Figure 2. Controls and Indicators
(Bottom Compartment Only)
Note: UpperCompartmentControlPaneldoes
not contain a Power Switch, Power
Indicator Light or Delime Swtich.
Timer
Used to set desired cooking cycle time. Timer
range is 0-60 minutes or constant steam. Turn
to the OFF position to silence the buzzer.
READY Light (Green)
When lit, indicates steamer is ready for the
cooking cycle.
COOK Light (Red)
When lit, indicates steamer is in the cooking
phase.
Power On/Off Switch (Bottom
Compartment Only)
Power on/off switch with indicator light.
DELIME Switch (Bottom Compartment Only)
Automatically activates deliming process.
PREHEATING
Preheatthecooking cavity whenthesteameris
first used for the day or whenever the
compartment is cold. Keep the door closed
during the preheat cycle.
• Turn the power switch to ON, and set the
timer to 10 minutes to preheat the
compartment.
• When the buzzer sounds, turn the timer to the
OFF position. The steamer is ready to cook.
STEAMING
Eachsteamingcompartmenthasitsowncontrols.
With the green READY light lit and the
compartments preheated, the steamer is ready
for use.
1. Open the compartment door.
2. Place pans of food to be cooked into the
compartment and shut the door.
3. Set the timer to the desired cooking time.
Steaming begins. The red COOK light will
turn on.
4. Thecookingcyclemaybeinterruptedatany
time by opening the compartment door.
Close the door to resume cooking.
5. Whenthebuzzersounds,thetimedsteaming
cyclehasfinished.Steamingstops,andthe
COOK light turns off. To silence the buzzer,
turn the timer to the OFF position.
RefertoSteamCookingwithVulcanKettlesand
Steamers (packed with your steamer) for

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suggested cooking times. Also refer to the
COOKINGGUILDELINESinthis manual. Size,
weight, pan loading and product quality will
affect cooking times and should be adjusted to
your own requirements.
DAILY SHUTDOWN
1. Pressthepowerswitch to the OFF position.
2. Clean the compartment(s).
EXTENDED SHUTDOWN
1. Pressthepowerswitch to the OFF position.
2. Allow to drain completely.
3. Turn off main power supply.
4. Turn off water supply.
5. Thoroughly clean cavities, door seals, etc.

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WARNING: DISCONNECT THE
ELECTRICAL POWER TO
THE MACHINE AND FOLLOW LOCKOUT /
TAGOUT PROCEDURES BEFORE
CLEANING.
COOKING COMPARTMENT DRAINS
Keepcompartmentdrainsrunningfreely.Inspect
compartmentdrainsdailyforblockage.Remove
any particles or debris from the perforated
strainer daily (or more often if needed).
After cooking greasy foods or seafood, close the
doorsandoperateeachcompartmentfor25to30
minutes to flush any residual grease and oils
down the compartment drain. Make a solution of
warm water and non-chloride/chlorine/bleach
based detergent and pour 1/2gallon (1.9 liters) of
itdowneachcompartmentdrain.Rinsebypouring
1/2gallon (1.9 liters) of hot water down each
compartment drain.
DRAINING THE GENERATOR
Topreventmalfunctionofcontrolsandclogging,
it is essential to drain the generator every day.
This will flush out any accumulated minerals
fromthefeedwater.Itwillalsoaidinpreventing
internalscalebuildupwhichwouldinterferewith
propergeneratoroperation.Failuretodrain the
generator every day will void the steamer
warranty. The presence of minerals in
suspension is indicated by a murky or milky
conditioninthefirstportionofthewaterdrained.
WARNING: THE WATER BEING DRAINED IS
HOT AND UNDER PRESSURE.
USE CARE
WHEN CLEANING OR SERVICING THE
GENERATOR.
After the generator has been in operation, turn
theunitoffwiththepowerswitchlocatedon the
bottom cooking compartment to drain the
generator. The generator will drain for
approximately 5 minutes, removing sediment,
scale and lime buiIdup in the generator.
COMPARTMENTS
Wash the inside of the compartment with a
solution of warm water and non-chloride
detergent. Rinse with warm water.
Once a week, thoroughly clean the exposed
surfaces (sides, front, door and top) with a damp
cloth and polish with a clean cloth. To remove
discolorations, use a nonabrasive cleaner.
DOOR GASKETS
Clean the gasket-sealing surface of the
compartment doors to remove food acids for
maximum gasket life. Do not use any solvents or
sharp instruments. Wash with a cloth moistened
in a solution of mild detergent and warm water.
Rinse with a fresh cloth moistened with warm
water to remove all traces of detergent.
Wipe dry with a clean cloth. Never apply food
oils or petroleum lubricants directly to the door
gasket. Petroleum-based solvents and
lubricants will reduce gasket life.
LEAVE COMPARTMENT DOORS OPEN
Leave the compartment doors slightly open
when the steamer is not in use. When the
compartment is idle, never latch the door and
apply pressure to the door gasket. Leaving the
gasket under pressure can cause permanent
deformation and reduce gasket life.
GUIDELINES FOR MAINTAINING
STAINLESS STEEL SURFACES
There are four things that will break down
stainless steel and allow corrosion to develop:
1) Abrasion
2) Deposits
3) Water
4) Chlorides.
CLEANING

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Avoid rubbing with steel pads, wire brushes or
scrapersthatcanleaveirondepositsonstainless
steel. Instead, use plastic scouring pads or soft
cloths.Forstubborn stains,useproducts suchas
CameoTM, talc or Zud First ImpressionTM. Always
rub parallel to the polish lines or with the grain.
Hardwaterwillleavedepositsthatpromoterust
onstainlesssteel.Treatedwaterfromsofteners
or certain filters can eliminate these mineral
deposits.Otherdepositsfromfoodorlubrication
must be properly removed by cleaning. Use
milddetergentandnon-chloride/chlorine/bleach
basedcleaners.Rinsethoroughlyandwipedry.
Whereappropriate,applyapolishrecommended
for stainless steel (such as BenefitTM or Super
SheenTM) for extra protection and luster.

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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 WHILE OPENING
DOOR.
WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM
A water treatment system is recommended for
thesteamer.Refertoyoursupplier’smanualfor
normal maintenance procedures for proper
scale-free operation.
REMOVAL OF LIME SCALE DEPOSITS
The steamer should be delimed when symptoms
occur (see Troubleshooting Chart). This is in
accordance with the minimum preventive
maintenanceschedulerequired by theWarranty.
WARNING: READ AND FOLLOW THE
INSTRUCTIONS ON THE DELIMING
MATERIAL PACKAGE. AVOID CONTACT
WITH SKIN AND EYES. WEAR PLASTIC OR
RUBBER GLOVES AND SAFETY GOGGLES
WHEN HANDLING. WASH THOROUGHLY
AFTER HANDLING. IF DELIMING
SOLUTION COMES IN CONTACT WITH THE
SKIN OR EYES, RINSE THOROUGHLY WITH
CLEAN WATER.
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.
Note: The capacity of the generator/
superheaterisapproximately8.1gallons.
Items Required (not provided)
• Deliming material (Recommend "Scale
Release")
• Funnel
• Plastic or rubber gloves
• Safety goggles or face shield
• Measuring cup
• 1-gallon container for mixing deliming
solution
• Petrol-Gel Lubricant or equivalent food-
grade grease for coating deliming port
threads
Note: Delimingsolutionmaycausethesurface
of aluminum measuring tools to tarnish
or etch.
Deliming Procedure
Note: This procedures is not intended to take
the place of a water treatment program.
1. Pressthepowerswitchtooff.Wait5minutes
forsteamgeneratortocompletelydrainand
the drain valve to close.
2. Turn cooking timers to OFF.
3. Prepare deliming solution according to the
instructionsonthedelimingmaterialpackage.
Follow all manufacturers’ instructions. The
generator and superheater capacity is
approximately8.1gallons.
4. Remove delime port cap located on the front
ledge beneath the lower compartment and
insert a funnel into the delime port (Figure 3).

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Delime
port
Funnel
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Figure 3. Deliming port location
5. Pour deliming solution into the steam
generator slowly to avoid spillage.
6. Remove funnel from delime port then rinse
port and surrounding area with clean water.
Wipe dry.
7. Lightly coat delime port threads with Petrol-
Gel then install delime port cap. Cap must be
installed and tightened securely at all times.
8. PressandholdthedelimeswitchtoDELIME
position until the DELIME light comes on
(approx. 3 seconds).
Note: Lightswillilluminateonthedelimeswitch
and on the power switch, indicating that
thedelimingcyclehas begun. Thecycle
will take about 60 minutes to complete.
As the deliming cycle nears completion, the
light on the power switch will turn off. Once the
generator has completely drained, the light on
the delime switch will turn off. This completes
the deliming cycle.
9. It is necessary to rinse the generator of any
residual deliming solution. To rinse the
generatorsimplyrepeat step 8,waitatleast
10 minutes, and press the delime switch to
the off/bottom position. The machine will
then go through a drain cycle.
10. The steamer is ready for operation or
shutdown.
Door Gasket
Ifthedoorgasketis leaking due to anickorcut,
it must be replaced. Damage to the gasket
sealing surface will cause steam leakage.
Draining Generator
Drain the generator at the end of each day to
flush out minerals and minimize scale buildup.
The generator drains automatically for
approximately5minutesafter the powerswitch
is turned to off.

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PRODUCTS TO BE COOKED IN SOLID PANS
PRODUCT TIME (MINUTES) QUANTITY PER PAN
Eggs, Scrambled 9 - 12 8 Doz.
Rice, Long Grain (Cover with 4 cups water/lb.) 23 - 25 2 Lb.
Pasta (Place perforated pan inside solid pan,
cover with cold water)
Spaghetti – Regular/Vermicelli 10 - 15 4 Lb.
Macaroni - Shells/Elbows 13 - 18 4Lb.
Noodles - 1/2" Wide 10 - 15 4 Lb.
Lasagna Noodles 13 - 18 4 Lb.
Frozen Casseroles, Lasagna 33 - 35 Full Pan
Meat Loaf, 3-5 Lb. Each 38 - 40 15 Lb.
Beef
Ground Chuck 19 - 25 10 Lb
Sliced as Purchased 33 - 40 10 Lb.
Shrimp, Frozen, 10 Shrimp per Lb. 4 - 5 4 Lb.
Beans
Baked 8 - 9 10 Lb. Can
Refried 8 - 9 10 Lb. Can
CannedVegetables 5 - 6 10 Lb. Can
Prunes, Dried 11 - 15 Full Pan
COOKING GUIDELINES
The steamer steam cooks vegetables,
frankfurters,eggsintheirshells,andcertainother
meats or food items at atmospheric pressure.
Thesecookingguidelinesaresuggestionsonly.
Youshouldexperimentwithyourfoodproducts
todeterminethecookingtimesthatwillgiveyou
thebestresults.Variableswhichaffectcooking
time include size, weight, thickness of foods,
temperature, density, previous condition of the
foods(fresh,pre-blanchedorfrozen)anddegree
of doneness desired.

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PRODUCTS TO BE COOKED IN PERFORATED PANS
PRODUCT TIME (MINUTES) QUANTITY PER PAN
SEAFOOD
Clams
Frozen 9 - 12 3 Doz.
Fresh, Cherrystone 4 - 6 3 Doz.
King Crab, Frozen
Claws 3 - 4 21/2 Lb.
Legs 3 - 6 4 1/2 Lb.
Lobster Tail, Frozen 5 - 6 10 Lb.
Lobster, Live, 10" - 12" 4 - 5 4
Salmon Fillets, Frozen, 8 ounce each 4 - 5 7 1/2 Lb.
Scallops, Fresh 3 - 4 3 Lb.
Scrod Fillets, Fresh 3 - 5 4 Lb.
EGGS
HardCooked 14 - 15 4 Doz.
SoftCooked 8 - 10 4 Doz.
Soft Yoke for Caesar Salad 5 - 8 4 Doz.
MEATS
Chicken — Breasts, Legs, Thighs 19 - 20 15 Lb.
Turkey, Frozen
Breasts (2) 86 - 90 6 to 7 Lb. Each
Cut Lengthwise 53 - 55 20 to 25 Lb.
Corned Beef 40 - 75 6 to 8 Lb.
Hot Dogs and Wieners 2 - 3 80 to 100 Count
VEGETABLES
Asparagus Spears
Frozen 10 - 12 3 Doz.
Fresh 4 - 5 5Lb.
Beans
Green 2" Cut, Frozen/Fresh 5 - 6 5 Lb.
Lima, Frozen 7 - 8 5 Lb.
Baby Lima, Frozen 4 - 5 5 Lb.
Brussel Sprouts, Frozen 5 - 6 5 Lb.

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PRODUCT TIME (MINUTES) QUANTITY PER PAN
VEGETABLES (Cont’d.)
Broccoli
Spears, Frozen 6 - 8 4 Lb.
Spears, Fresh 4 - 6 5 Lb.
Flowerettes, Frozen 4 - 6 5 Lb.
Cabbage, Fresh, 1/6 Cut 6 - 8 5 Lb.
Carrots
Baby Whole, Frozen 6 - 8 7 Lb.
Crinkle Cut, Frozen 7 - 8 4 Lb.
Sliced, Fresh 9 - 11 9 Lb.
Cauliflower, Flowerettes
Frozen 4 - 6 4 Lb.
Fresh 7 - 8 5 Lb.
Celery, 1" Diagonal Cut 5 - 7 5 Lb.
Corn
Yellow Whole Kernel, Frozen 3 - 5 5 Lb.
Cobbettes, Frozen 6 - 8 27 Ears
Corn-On-Cob, Fresh 16 - 18 80 Ears
16 - 18 54 Ears
10 - 12 19 Ears
Peas, Green 4 - 6 5 Lb.
Potatoes, Whole Russet 50 - 55 40Lb.
Spinach
Chopped, Frozen 15 - 17 6 Lb.
Defrosted 4 - 5 6 Lb.
Fresh Cut 2 - 3 2 Lb.
Squash,Acorn Halves 22 - 25 10Halves
Zucchini, Slices 6 - 8 10 Lb.
FrozenMixedVegetables 6 - 7 5 Lb.
FRUIT
Fruit, Blanch for Peeling
Grapefruit, Oranges 2 - 3 1 loose layer per pan
Pineapple, Whole for Cutting 2 - 4

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SYMPTOMS
Steamer not steaming
Steamer not heating/
steaming properly
Door leaks
Water accumulates in
compartment
Water not being supplied
togenerator
Steam is exiting from under
steamer
POSSIBLE CAUSES
No main power source
Power switch in off position
Door open
Water not being supplied to
steamer
Excessive lime build up in the
steamer
Damaged door gasket
Improper drain
Drain clogged
Damage to gasket sealing surface
Plugged drain or screen
Unitnotleveledproperly
Drain clogged
Water supply valve is off
Water pressure low
Water filter is plugged
Valve inlet screen clogged
Generator pressure is too high
REMEDY
Check the power source or circuit
breaker.
Press power switch to the on
position.
Close door.
Refer to symptom WATER NOT
BEING SUPPLIED TO
STEAMER.
Descale the steamer (see
REMOVALOFLIMESCALE
DEPOSITS).
Check door gasket for damage.
If adjustment is needed, contact
yourAuthorizedVulcan-Hart
Servicer.
Clear compartment cavity screen.
If symptom persists, contact your
AuthorizedVulcan-Hart Servicer.
See leveling instructions in the
INSTALLATION sectionofthis
manual.
Unclog drain.
Turn valve on.
Check water supply pressure.
Refer to water filter manual. If
symptom persists, contact your
AuthorizedVulcan-Hart Servicer.
Contact yourAuthorized Vulcan-
Hart Servicer.
Contact yourAuthorized Vulcan-
Hart Servicer.
TROUBLESHOOTING

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NOTES

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C24EA SERIES ELECTRIC CONVECTION STEAMERS
F35430 (05-07) PRINTEDINU.S.A.
SERVICE AND PARTS INFORMATION
To obtain service and parts information concerning this steamer, contact the Vulcan-Hart Service
Agency in your area (refer to listing supplied with the steamer), or contact the Vulcan-Hart Service
Departmentattheaddressorphonenumbershownonthefrontcoverofthismanual.Partsandservice
are also available at www.vulcanhart.com.