CROWN SX-3 Electric Counter Convection Steamer User Manual
- June 6, 2024
- CROWN
Table of Contents
- SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
- SERVICE CONNECTIONS
- WATER QUALITY STATEMENT
- INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
- PLUMBING CONNECTIONS
- WATER QUALITY
- ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
- TESTING PROCEDURES
- OPERATION
- CLEANING
- COOKING GUIDELINES
- MAINTENANCE
- ADJUSTMENT FOR HIGH ALTITUDE LOCATIONS
- TROUBLESHOOTING
- References
- Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
- Download This Manual (PDF format)
Installation & Operation Manual
Electric
Counter Convection Steamer
SX-3 & SX-5
Model SX-3 on stand
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 or servicing this
equipment.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Before installing and operating this equipment, be sure everyone involved in
its operation is fully trained and aware of precautions. Accidents and
problems can be caused by failure to follow fundamental rules and precautions.
The following symbols, found throughout this manual, alert you to potentially
dangerous conditions to the operator, service personnel, or to the equipment.
DANGER This symbol warns of immediate hazards that will result in severe
injury or death.
WARNING This symbol refers to a potential hazard or unsafe practice that
could result in injury or death.
CAUTION This symbol refers to a potential hazard or unsafe practice that
could result in injury, product damage, or property damage.
NOTICE This symbol refers to information that needs special attention or
must be fully understood, even though not dangerous.
IMPORTANT NOTES FOR INSTALLATION AND OPERATION
WARNING
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal
injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid
possible injury or death.
WARNING
WARNING: Improper installation, operation, adjustment, alteration,
service or maintenance can cause property damage, injury or death. Read the
installation, operating and maintenance instructions thoroughly before
installing, operating or servicing this equipment.
NOTICE
This product is intended for commercial use only. NOT FOR HOUSEHOLD USE.
NOTICE
This manual should be retained for future reference.
SERVICE CONNECTIONS
SERVICE CONNECTIONS
- ELECTRICAL CONNECTION: Rating to be as specified on the data plate.
- COLDWATER: 3/8” (10 mm) O.D. tubing at 25-50 psi (170-345 kPa).
- DRAIN: 2” (51 mm) IPS piped to open floor drain. No solid connection.
- GENERATOR WATER: 3/8” (10 mm) O.D. tubing at 25-50 psi (170-345 kPa).
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
MODEL | KW | AMPS/PHASE |
---|---|---|
208V | 220V | 240V |
1 PH | 3PH | 1 PH |
SX-3 | 7.5 Standard | 36 |
10 Optional | 48 | 28 |
SX-5 | 15 Standard | |
12 Optional | 58 | 34 |
COMPARTMENT PAN CAPACITY
Model | Pan Depth |
---|---|
1″ | 2-1/2″ |
SX-3 | 6 |
SX-5 | 10 |
WATER QUALITY STATEMENT
Water is the essential ingredient in steam equipment, water quality is the major factor affecting the performance of your appliance. Crown Steam Group offers a Comprehensive Water Treatment System which exceeds our minimum water requirements. Proof of installation and proper cartridges replacement is required for warranty coverage. Water supply to Crown Steam Group steamers must be within these guidelines.
Total dissolved solids…………………..Less than 60 PPM
Total alkalinity …………………………..Less than 20 PPM
Silica ………………………………………..Less than 13 PPM
Chlorine …………………………………..Less than 1.5 PPM
pH Factor ………………………………..6.8 – 7.3
Water that does not meet these standards should be treated with the
installation of Middleby’s Water Treatment System. Call
919-762-1000 if you have questions
concerning your water meeting these parameters.
*Failure or malfunction of this appliance due to poor water quality is not covered under warranty.
Referencewww.crownsteamgroup.com for
complete warranty details and instructions.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
GENERAL
The SX-3 and SX-5 steamers are single compartments electric pressureless steam
cookers with an internal electric steam generator that maintains water
temperature at approximately 205 Deg F. SX-3 is rated 7.5 kW as standard; 10
kW is optional. SX-5 is rated 15 kW as standard; 12 kW is optional.
At high altitude locations, a lower temperature is required to achieve
atmospheric steaming.
Contact your authorized service office to have the thermostat adjusted if the
steamer will be operated at high altitudes.
INSTALLATION
UNPACKING
IMMEDIATELY INSPECT FOR SHIPPING DAMAGE
Immediately after unpacking the steamer, 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. 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. Allow adequate access for
operating and servicing the steamer (36” at the front of the steamer and 15”
above the steamer).
LEGS (OPTIONAL)
If the optional 4” adjustable legs are used, remove the four leveling feet on
the bottom of the steamer.
LEVELING FEET (Standard) OR 4” ADJUSTABLE LEGS (Optional)
Thread the four 2” leveling feet shipped in a bag inside the steamer cabinet
into the threaded holes on the bottom corners of the steamer. Or, thread the
four optional 4” adjustable legs into the threaded holes on the bottom corners
of the steamer.
LEVELING
Using a spirit level or pan of water in the bottom of 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)
- Place the steamer in the desired location on the leveled countertop and mark four corners. Remove the steamer and drill 1/2” holes as indicated in Figure 1.
- Apply a bead of RTV or another equivalent sealant around the bottom perimeter edge of the steamer. If anchoring the steamer, this bottom seal is necessary to meet NSF requirements.
- Set the steamer on the counter and bolt down securely with 3/8 – 16 bolts (not supplied).
STACKING KIT
Follow instructions in the stacking kit when installing stacked convection
steamers.
PLUMBING CONNECTIONS
WARNING
Plumbing connections must comply with applicable sanitary, safety, and
plumbing codes.
The water supply inlets are provided with 3/8” (10 mm) compression fittings for 3/8” O.D. copper tubing. The water supply line pressure should be 25 – 50 psi (170 – 345 kPa) for each line. The water supply to the generator tank is separate from the water supply to the cooling system where steam is condensed before entering the drain line. Install line strainers (not provided). A manual shutoff valve for each supply line must be provided convenient to the steamer. Treated water feeding the boiler inlet supply is recommended, and untreated water feeding the condensing water inlet. Hook-ups are labeled on the back of the steamer. Units are provided with an adjustable condensing water valve. It has been factory set to 2-1/2 turns open, which will suit most installations. Adjust as required to suit local water inlet temperature and pressure. Turn the screw clockwise to decrease flow or counterclockwise to increase flow.
DRAIN CONNECTIONS (FIGURE 2)
The drain connection (Fig. 2) must be 1” IPS down, preferably with one elbow only, the maximum length of 2 feet horizontal before the open-air gap, and piped to an open-air gap type drain. The drain pipe should be copper. DO NOT use PVC pipe – PVC pipe may lose its rigidity or glue may fail.
CAUTION
In order to avoid any back pressure in the steamer, do not connect solidly to
any drain connection.
WATER QUALITY
The water supply connected to this steamer should contain no more than 2.0 grains of hardness per gallon with a pH from 6.8 to 7.3. This degree of hardness and pH can easily be obtained with the use of a properly maintained water softener. 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 that can precipitate onto the surfaces in the generator. Due to the temperatures in the 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:
- The surfaces of the heating devices become coated with scale, reducing the heat transfer efficiency. This can produce hot spots on the heating elements and result in premature failure.
- The water level probes become coated with scale. The scale will bridge across the probe insulator from the metal extension which senses the water level in the generator cell. Once this scale becomes wet, the water level control is unable to maintain the proper water level in the 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.
Refer to REMOVAL OF LIME SCALE DEPOSITS, page 16.
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 Vapor Removal from Cooking Equipment, NFPA standard No. 96
(latest edition).
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
WARNING
Plumbing connections must comply with applicable sanitary, safety, and
plumbing codes.
Electrical grounding must be provided in accordance with local codes or in the absence of local codes, with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA70, or the Canadian Electrical Code, CSA C22-2, as applicable. Use copper wire suitable for at least 90 degrees Celsius. The steamer must be grounded. The wiring diagram is located on the right-side panel as you face the steamer.
TESTING PROCEDURES
CAUTION
Live steam and accumulated hot water in the compartment may be released when
the door is opened.
Once the steamer is installed and all mechanical connections have been made,
thoroughly test the steamer before operation.
- Check that proper water, drain and electrical connections have been made.
- Turn the main power switch ON. After approximately 5 minutes, the READY light should come on, indicating that the water temperature is 205 degrees Fahrenheit.
- When the READY light comes on, set the timer to the “5-minute” position. With the door open, observe that no steam is entering the compartment and that the COOKING light is OFF.
- Close compartment door. The COOKING light should now be illuminated and steam should be heard entering the compartment after about 45 seconds.
- Check the drain line to ensure that water from the cold water condenser is flowing through the drain line.
- Open the compartment door and observe that steam supply to the chamber is cut off. (READY light should again come on as the COOKING light goes off.)
- Close compartment door and let cooking cycle finish. When the timer returns to the “0” position, a buzzer will sound signaling the end of the cooking cycle. Buzzer must be manually turned off by setting the timer to its OFF position.
- To shut down the steamer, turn the main power switch OFF and leave the compartment door slightly open.
OPERATION
When set to ON, your steamer has been factory set to maintain the generator
standby temperature just below the boiling point, approximately 205 degrees
Fahrenheit, in READY mode.
CONTROLS
Main Power Switch
ON ………………… The boiler will automatically fill with water and begin
heating to STANDBY temperature.
OFF ………………. The boiler will drain.
DELIMA …………. Closes the drain valve while CLR liquid is being poured into
the generator during the delete procedure.
Ready Light …… When lit, indicates the steam generator has reached 205
degrees Fahrenheit and is ready for the cooking cycle.
Cooking Light .. When lit, indicates that a cooking cycle is in progress.
Timer …………….. Set the cooking time (0 to 60 minutes) – steam cooking will
begin when the door is closed. The cooking cycle will be interrupted if the
door is opened during the cooking cycle; resume cooking by closing the door.
When done, a buzzer sounds, and steam stops being supplied to the cooking
chamber. Turn the timer OFF to stop the buzzer.
PREHEAT
Turn the main power switch ON. When the ready light comes on, set the timer to
1 minute to preheat the compartment. This should be done when the steamer is
first used for the day or whenever the chamber is cold. The door should be
closed during the preheat cycle.
The COOKING light is lit.
When the buzzer sounds, turn the timer to OFF. The steamer is now ready to
cook.
COOK
After the preheat cycle, the READY light should be ON.
Place pans of food in the cooking chamber. Close the door. Set the timer.
Steam flows into the compartment and the COOKING light is lit. Opening the
door will interrupt cooking; resume by closing the door. At the end of the
cooking cycle, the COOKING light goes off, the buzzer sounds, and steam stops
being supplied to the cooking chamber. To stop the buzzer, turn the timer to
OFF.
SHUTDOWN
Turn the main power switch OFF – the boiler will automatically blowdown. Leave
the compartment door open to allow the inside to dry out. For an extended
shutdown, turn the main power switch OFF, and turn the power and water supply
OFF.
Each compartment is equipped with a removable drain screen. Frequently
check the drain screen for accumulation of food particles. Should food
particles accumulate against, or clog the drain screen, remove it, clean it
thoroughly and then replace it in its original position.
Frequently check that the compartment drain and plumbing is free of all
obstructions. Never place food containers, food or food portion bags in the
cooking compartment in such a way that the compartment drain becomes
obstructed.
CONSTANT STEAM FEATURE – OPTIONAL FEATURE
A switch has been added to control this feature. It is located below the timer
under the heading “COOKING MODE”.
OPERATION WITH THIS FEATURE
Operation for Timed Cooking
This switch must be positioned to the right, towards the heading “TIMED
COOKING”. The operator then must select the time required for the cooking by
setting the timer dial to the desired time from “0 to “60” minutes. At the end
of the cooking time an audible buzzer will sound. Operation for Constant Steam
The switch must be positioned to the left towards the heading “CONTINUOUS
COOKING”. This mode will provide continuous steam to the cooking chamber until
the operator either turns the selector switch to The “TIMED COOKING” position
or turns the power switch to the “OFF” position.
SHUT DOWN
Turn the timer dial to the “OFF” position. Turn the main power switch to the
“OFF” position. For an extended shutdown, turn the main power switch off, and
turn the power and water supply off.
STEAM COOKING
Your steamer efficiently cooks vegetables or other foods for immediate
serving. Steam cooking should be carefully time controlled. Keep hot-food-
holding time to a minimum to produce the most appetizing results. Prepare
small batches, cook only enough to start serving, then cook additional amounts
to meet demand. Separate frozen foods into smaller pieces to allow more
efficient cooking. Use a pan cover for precooked frozen dishes that cannot be
cooked in the covered containers in which they are packed if they require more
than 15 minutes of cooking time. When a cover is used, approximately one-third
of 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.
PREPARATION
Prepare vegetables, fruits, meats, seafood, and poultry normally by cleaning,
separating, cutting, removing stems, etc. Cook root vegetables in a perforated
pan unless juices are being saved. Liquids may be collected in a solid 12 inch
by 20-inch pan placed under a perforated pan. Perforated pans are used for
frankfurters, 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 to preserve their own
juices. Meats and poultry are cooked in solid pans to preserve their own
juices or to retain broth. Canned foods may be heated in their opened cans
(cans placed in 12 inches by 20 inch solid pans) or the contents may be poured
into solid pans.
ACCEPTABLE PAN SIZES
The steamer accommodates combinations of 12” x 20” pans, solid or perforated.
Model | Number of Pans Accommodated |
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Depth of Pan
1″| 2.5″| 4″| 6″
SX-3| 6| 3| 2| 1
SX-5| 10| 5| 3| 2
DRAINING THE GENERATOR
Drain the steam generator after each day’s use to flush out minerals and
minimize scale buildup. The generator drains automatically for about 4 to 6
minutes after the main power switch is turned off.
CLEANING
WARNING
Disconnect the power supply to the appliance before cleaning or servicing.
CAUTION
Do not use cleaning agents that are corrosive.
CAUTION
The appliance and its parts are hot. Use care when operating, cleaning, and
servicing the appliance.
CAUTION
Live steam and accumulated hot water in the compartment may be released when
the door is opened.
At the end of each day, or between cooking cycles if necessary:
- Turn the main power switch OFF.
- Remove pans and racks from the compartment and wash in the sink.
- Wash compartment interior with clean water.
- Use warm soapy water with a cloth or sponge to clean the exposed bead of the door gasket, rinse with warm clear water and wipe with a dry cloth.
- Wipe surfaces that touch the door gasket with a cloth or sponge and warm soapy water, rinse with warm clear water, and wipe with a dry cloth. Do not apply food oils or petroleum solvents or lubricants directly to the door gasket or surfaces that touch the door gasket.
- Wipe all solids away from the drain opening in compartments to prevent clogging.
- Keep the cooking compartment drain working freely. After cooking grease-producing foods, operate steam with the compartment empty for 30 minutes at end of the day, or pour ½ gallon of warm soapy water down the drain, followed by ½ gallon of warm clear water.
- Leave the door slightly open when the steamer is not in use.
Weekly, or more often if necessary:
Clean the exterior with a damp cloth and polish with a soft dry cloth. Use a
non-abrasive cleaner to remove discolorations.
CAUTION
An obstructed drain can cause personal injury or property damage.
COOKING GUIDELINES
The steamer steam cooks vegetables, frankfurters, eggs in their shells, and certain other meats or food items at atmospheric pressure. 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 that affect cooking time include size, weight, the thickness of foods, temperature, density, previous condition of the foods (fresh, pre-blanched or frozen), and degree of doneness desired.
PRODUCT | TIME (MINUTES) | WEIGHT PER PAN |
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COOK IN SOLID PANS
Eggs, Scrambled| 10 – 12| 8 Dozen
Rice, Long Grain
(Cover with 4 cups of water per pound.)| 25| 2 lb.
Pasta (Place the perforated pan inside the solid pan,cover pasta with cold
water.)
Spaghetti, Regular/Vermicelli Macaroni, Shells/Elbows Noodles, 1/4″ wide
Lasagna Noodles| 12 – 15
15 – 18
12 – 15
15 – 18|
Frozen Casseroles, Lasagna| 35| Full Pan
Meat Loaf, 3 – 5 pounds each| 40| 15 lb.
Beef Ground Chuck
Sliced as Purchased| 20 – 25
35 – 40| 10 lb.
10 lb.
Shrimp, Frozen, 10 per pound| 5| 4 lb.
Beans
Baked Refried| 9
9| 10 lb. Can
10 lb. Can
Prunes, Dried| 12 to 15|
COOK IN PERFORATED PANS
SEAFOOD
Clams
Frozen
Fresh, Cherrystone| 10 – 12
5 – 6| 3 Doz.
3 Doz.
King Crab, Frozen
Claws
Legs| 4
4 – 6| 2-1/2 lb.
4-1/2 lb.
Lobster Tail, Frozen
Lobster, Live, 10 – 12″| 6
5| 10 lb.
4 Per Pan
Salmon Fillets, Frozen, 8 ounces each| 5| 7-1/2 lb.
Scallops, Fresh| 4| 3 lb.
Scrod Fillets, Fresh| 3 – 5| 4 lb.
Eggs
Hard-Cooked
Soft Cooked
Soft Yolk for Caesar Salad| 15
9 – 10
6 – 8| 4 Doz.
4 Doz.
4 Doz.
PRODUCT TIME (MINUTES)
WEIGHT PER PAN
COOK IN PERFORATED PANS (Continued)
Chicken – Breasts, Legs, Thighs| 20| 15 lb.
Turkey, Frozen| |
Breasts (2)| 90| 6 – 7 lb. Each
Cut Lengthwise| 55| 20 – 25 lb.
Corned Beef| 40 – 75| 6 – 8 lb.
Hot Dogs or Wieners| 3| 80 – 100 Count
VEGETABLES
Asparagus Spears| |
Frozen| 10 – 12| 3 Doz.
Fresh| 5| 5 lb.
Beans| |
Green, 2” Cut, Frozen/Fresh| 6| 5 lb.
Lima, Frozen| 8| 5 lb.
Baby Lima, Frozen| 5| 5 lb.
Brussel Sprouts, Frozen| 6| 5 lb.
Broccoli| |
Spears, Frozen| 8| 4 lb.
Spears, Fresh| 6| 5 lb.
Florets, Frozen| 6| 5 lb.
Cabbage, Fresh, 1/6 Cut| 8| 5 lb.
Carrots| |
Baby Whole, Frozen| 8| 7 lb.
Crinkle Cut, Frozen| 7 – 8| 4 lb.
Sliced, Fresh| 11| 9 lb.
Cauliflower, Florets| |
Frozen| 6| 4 lb.
Fresh| 7 – 8| 5 lb.
Celery, 1” Diagonal Cut| 7| 5 lb.
Corn Yellow Whole Kernel, Frozen Cobbettes, Frozen Corn-On-Cob, Fresh| 5 8
16 – 18 10 – 12 16 – 18| 5 lb. 27 Ears 80 Ears 18 Ears 54 Ears
Peas, Green| 6| 5 lb.
Potatoes, Whole Russet| 55| 40 lb.
Spinach| |
Chopped, Frozen| 17| 6 lb.
Defrosted| 5| 6 lb.
Fresh Cut| 3| 2 lb.
Squash, Acorn Halves| 25| 10 Halves
Zucchini, Slices| 8| 10 lb.
Frozen Mixed Vegetables| 6 – 7| 5 lb.
FRUIT
Fruit, Blanch for Peeling, Grapefruit, Oranges| 3|
Pineapple, Whole for Cutting| 4|
MAINTENANCE
WARNING
Disconnect the power supply to the appliance before cleaning or servicing.
CAUTION
Live steam and accumulated hot water in the compartment may be released when
the door is opened.
CAUTION
The appliance and its parts are hot. Use care when operating, cleaning, and
servicing the appliance.
COLDWATER CONDENSER
The steamer is equipped with a cold water condenser in the rear of the cooking
chamber which helps to condense the steam prior to discharge into the drain.
The steamer freely vents itself by 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.
REMOVAL OF SCALE DEPOSITS
It is recommended that your steamer be deemed once a month, or more often if
necessary. Should your steamer develop a heavy buildup of limescale deposits,
use CLR. Before beginning deliming procedures, ensure that water is not
overflowing into the cooking compartment. The generator tank has a removable
sealed tank cover. The main purpose of the removable cover is for inspection
of the interior of the tank for the lime build-up and easy removal of large
pieces of lime that will not flush out the drain. Should the tank cover have
to be removed, check the condition of the sealing gasket before replacing the
cover. The hold-down bolts are to be tightened to 160 inch-pound torque each.
NOTICE
Contact the factory, the factory representative, or the local service company
to perform maintenance and repairs.
WARNING
Disconnect the power supply to the appliance before cleaning or servicing.
- Drain the steam generator by setting the main power switch to OFF. Set a cooking timer to “0FF”.
- Set the main power switch to DELIMA.
- Delima port (A) is located on the left side at the rear of the unit. Unscrew plug from elbow to allow CLR solution to be poured in using a tube and funnel. Pour in 28 ounces of solution into the generator (pour slowly to avoid spillage). Remove tube and funnel. Screw the plug back into the elbow so that it is sealed.
- Turn the main power switch to ON.
- Allow the steamer to remain in the READY cycle for 1-1/2 hours, then turn the main power switch OFF and allow the generator to drain.
- FLUSH CYCLE: Turn the main power switch to ON. When the READY light comes on, turn the main power switch to OFF to drain the generator. Repeat this step three times to completely flush the generator.
- Clean exterior and interior. Use a mild solution of soap and water. Rinse with a clean cloth. Dry with a soft cloth. Leave compartment door open when not in use.
The steamer is now ready for use. Turn off for overnight shutdown.
ADJUSTMENT FOR HIGH ALTITUDE LOCATIONS
NOTICE
Contact the factory, the factory representative or the local service company
to perform maintenance and repairs.
The steamer has been factory set so that when it is ON and in the READY mode, it will maintain water temperature in the steam generator tank at approximately 205 degrees Fahrenheit (just below the water boiling point). However, for high-altitude locations, the authorized servicer must adjust the steamer temperature lower. To adjust:
- Remove the side panel and turn the control panel power switch to ON.
- Open the compartment door, and after about 5 minutes, steam will be seen, entering the cooking compartment.
- Turn the thermostat shaft counterclockwise to a lower temperature until steam just ceases to enter the cooking compartment and the READY light goes on.
- Replace the side panel.
- Follow TESTING PROCEDURES in this manual.
TROUBLESHOOTING
WATER FLOWS INTO THE DRAIN DURING THE SHUTDOWN
When the steamer is shut down and cold water is running continuously into the
open drain, either or both solenoid valves did not close when the steamer was
turned off.
- Disassemble solenoid valve(s) and examine for scale or foreign particles lodged in the diaphragm or core tube.
- Clean valve(s) thoroughly and reassemble, or replace valve(s).
WATER OVERFLOWS INTO THE COOKING COMPARTMENT
When the steamer is first turned on for the day, the following conditions
occur:
- READY light does not come on after about 5 minutes,
- Water begins to overflow into the cooking compartment,
- The water fill solenoid valve is open,
Any or all of these symptoms may indicate a problem with the operating probe due to either:
- Probes not sensing water, thereby not operating fill solenoid.
- Excessive scale build-up on the operating probe. This acts as an “insulation” and prevents the probe from sensing the water level. It is, therefore, unable to close the water fill (solenoid) valve to shut off the water.
As a temporary solution, with power OFF, unscrew probes, check visually, and clean or chip off the sealant. Replace probe. This problem is an indication of severe harmful water conditions which should be corrected immediately to avoid damage to the components and ultimate malfunction of the steamer. (See WATER QUALITY in this manual).
HEATER ELEMENTS DO NOT COME ON
When the steamer is turned ON and heater elements do not activate, and the
READY light does not come on, then the contactors may be burned out. If a
considerable amount of “chattering” of contactors has been previously
experienced, then the thermostat bulb may be coated with sealant and unable to
sense water temperature in the boiler accurately, and therefore unable to
control the contactors.
- Replace contactors.
- Unscrew the thermostat bulb, clean off sealants, and screw the thermostat bulb back in.
This problem may be an indication of inadequate water quality and is not
covered under warranty. Have water quality analyzed and corrected immediately
to avoid complete malfunction of the steamer.
UNIT SHUTS DOWN WHILE IN OPERATION
The pressure switch has been activated due to the 5 psi (34 kPa) pressure in
the generator tank. Pressure in the generator tank is caused by plugged steam
jet tubes or steam diverters due to scale or poor water conditions. Steam jet
tubes/steam diverters will have to be cleaned or replaced.
SX-3 & SX-5
Electric
**Counter Convection Steamer
**
A product with the Crown name incorporates the best in durability and low
maintenance. We all recognize, however, that replacement parts and occasional
professional service may be necessary to extend the useful life of this
appliance. When service is needed, contact a Crown Authorized Service Agency,
or your dealer. To avoid confusion, always refer to the model number, serial
number, and type of your appliance.
CROWN FOODSERVICE EQUIPMENT
A Middleby Company
70 Oakdale Road, Downsview (Toronto) Ontario, Canada, M3N 1V9
Telephone: 919-762-1000
www.crownsteamgroup.com
INSTALLATION & OPERATION
MANUAL 10080 REV 0 (03/21)
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