EmberGlo AR60 Service Manual

Installation Service

Manual & Parts

EmberGlo Model AR60

EmberGlo

A Division of Midco International Inc.

4140 West Victoria Street
Chicago, Illinois 60646
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Quality Designed for Proven Performance

PRINTED IN U.S.A.

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CAUTION:
This steamer to be used with distilled water only
(demineralized). Without treated water, deposits can build

up in steam generators causing reduced steam volume and
eventual stoppage of steam production. Clogged or limed
steam generators caused by use of non-distilled water will not
be covered under the terms of the warranty.

Warranty

All electrical equipment sold under the Ember-Glo trademark
is warranted against defects in material and workmanship for
a period of one year from date of original installation. Midco's
obligation under this warranty shall be limited to repairing or
replacing, at our option, any part of said equipment which
Midco's examination shall disclose to its satisfaction to be
thus defective.

Under the terms of this warranty, models considered portable
(devices with cords and plug caps such as Midco Steamers)
must be returned to the nearest service station, transportation
prepaid. Non-portable units with permanent wiring will be
serviced on the customer's premises. Under these terms,
Midco agrees within the terms of this Warranty, to make all
repairs at no charge. Portable units will be returned,
transportation collect.

This warranty does not apply to damages resulting from
accident, misuse, abuse or alteration.

No equipment may be returned without written authorization
from Midco. Returned goods must be shipped prepaid to the
factory.

WARNING: Improper installation and use of this

product could result in personal or property injury.

Warranty card must be filled in and returned to Midco to
validate warranty.

SSAAFFEETTYY IINNFFOORRMMAATTIIOONN TTEERRMMSS:: The following terms are

used to identify hazards, safety precautions or special
notations and have standard meanings throughout this
manual. When you see the safety alert symbol and one of the
safety information terms, as shown below, be aware of the
hazard potential.

DANGER: Identifies the most serious hazards which

will result in sever personal injury or death.

WARNING: Signifies hazards that could result in

personal injury or death.

CAUTION: Identifies unsafe practices which would

result in minor personal injury or product and
property damage.

Installation

Operation

Maintenance

Daily as Required

Service

1. Position steamer on level surface and plug power cord into 3-hole 120 volt AC grounded
receptacle. If an adapter is used, it must be grounded properly.

2. Pull out water pan and fill with distilled (NOT HOT OR BOILING) water to

1

/4" from the

top of the water pan baffles; then close drawer. Unit is now ready for operation.

1. Move toggle switch to ON position. The pilot light remains on at all times. Allow 15-20
minutes to reach operating temperature.

2. Open food drawer, place food in pan; close drawer and operate lever as required per
cooking guide.

3. At end of time cycle, open drawer and remove food.

4. Keep drawer closed when not in use.

5. To shut off unit move toggle switch to OFF position.

Caution: Operate lever to the left and return to vertical position. Rapid repeated

operation will over steam the unit. The amount of steaming necessary is determined
by the type and amount of food to be heated. For more than one shot, wait 15
seconds between shots. A "shot" is one operation of the lever.

The food pan is removed by lifting up. Clean the inside thoroughly and wipe the outside to
remove any material which might have accumulated.

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To remove the food drawer, pull the drawer out until it stops, release stop located at rear

underside of drawer to unlock, and pull out the frame. Wipe the drawer and frame clean and
return by inserting the drawer slide into the slide of the frame, then push the food pan to the
rear until the lock engages automatically.

Note: Before attempting service, unplug power cord.
For service or examination, all "working parts" of the steamer are exposed by removing first
the cabinet top, then the back. the wiring diagram and spare cleanout gasket is located on
inside of back.

Electric Switch/Thermostat

The on-off switch should audibly "click" when operated manually. To determine if electrically
operative, a continuity check should be made.

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■■ The thermostat is factory calibrated and non-adjustable and should no be repaired. Replace

if defective.

Pump System

Operate pump lever and observe length of pump shaft travel. It should travel approximately

7

/8". If travel is less, check for broken or disengaged pins, links, crank or half moon key.

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■■ Disconnect brass fitting at water riser tube and bend tube up slightly so discharging water

will clear front of unit. Operate pump lever; water should shoot out about 15 feet. If water
does not shoot out, remove and inspect inlet tube assembly for leaks. Any air entering tube
will break the suction on the water. Check installation and alignment of dip tube spring as
detailed under next section. If water still doesn't not shoot out, pump should be replaced.

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■■ A strainer is located in the inlet tube at pump fitting. Loosen fitting and remove pump inlet

tube. Dump strainer out of tube and wash under running water, then replace.

Dip Tube and Spring

If the dip tube does not enter the water pan properly it must be replaced. When replacing, the
open end or point of hook must be at the bottom and the eye must be in a vertical plane, like
a coin standing on edge.

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