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Vulcan-Hart VSX5 manual

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  • Page 1

    VULCAN-HART COMPANY, P.O. BOX 696, LOUISVILLE, KY 40201-0696, TEL. (502) 778-2791 FORM 30896 (10-94) INST ALLA TION & OPERA TION MANUAL FOR ELECTRIC COUNTER CONVECTION STEAMERS MODELS VSX3, VSX4 & VSX5 ML' S - 52396, 52397, 52398, & 52399 MODEL VSX3 SHOWN[...]

  • Page 2

    2 Installation, Operation, and Care of MODELS VSX3, VSX4, VSX5 ELECTRIC COUNTER CONVECTION STEAMERS KEEP THIS MANUAL GENERAL The VSX 3, 4, and 5 Steamers are single compartment electric pressureless steam cookers with an internal electric steam generator that maintains water temperature at approximately 205 ° F. VSX3 is rated 7.5 kw as standard; 1[...]

  • Page 3

    3 ANCHORING STEAMER (Without Legs) 1. Place steamer in the desired location on the leveled counter top and mark four corners. Remove the steamer and drill 1 / 2 " holes as indicated in Fig. 1. 2. 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 necess[...]

  • Page 4

    4 PLUMBING CONNECTIONS WARNING : PLUMBING CONNECTIONS MUST COMPLY WITH APPLICABLE SANITARY, SAFETY AND PLUMBING CODES. Connect the water supply line to the 3 / 8 " NPT (internal thread) copper tube inlet. The 3 / 8 " water line supplies water to both the generator tank and the cooling system where steam is condensed before entering the dr[...]

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    5 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, thoroughly test the steamer before operation. 1. Check that proper w[...]

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    6 OPERA TION 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 The boiler will automatically fill and begin heating to the preset temperature. OFF The boiler will drain. DELIME Closes the dr[...]

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    7 COOKING HINTS The 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. Preparation Prepare v[...]

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    8 CLEANING At the end of each day, or between cooking cycles if necessary . . . Turn main power switch OFF. Remove pans and racks from compartment and wash in sink. Wash compartment interior with clean water. Never use steel wool or abrasive scouring pads as they will scratch and ruin the general surface appearance of the steamer. Use warm soapy wa[...]

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    9 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 which affect cooking ti[...]

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    10 COOK IN PERFORATED PANS PRODUCT TIME (minutes) WEIGHT PER PAN SEAFOOD Clams Frozen 10 – 12 3 Doz. Fresh, Cherrystone 5 – 6 3 Doz. King Crab, Frozen Claws 4 2 1 / 2 Lb. Legs 4 – 64 1 / 2 Lb. Lobster Tail, Frozen 6 10 Lb. Lobster, Live, 10 – 12" 5 4 Per Pan Salmon Fillets, Frozen, 8 ounce each 5 7 1 / 2 Lb. Scallops, Fresh 4 3 Lb. Scr[...]

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    11 PRODUCT TIME (minutes) WEIGHT PER PAN VEGETABLES, (Cont'd.) Broccoli Spears, Frozen 8 4 Lb. Spears, Fresh 6 5 Lb. Flowerettes, 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, Flowerettes Frozen 6 4 Lb. Fresh 7 – 8 5 Lb. Celery, 1&quo[...]

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    12 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 The steamer should be delimed at a convenient time after the DELIME GENERATOR light comes on. Use the CLR TREATMENT KIT avai[...]