Emberglo AR60CTS Service Manual

Installation, Service Instructions & Parts

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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.

AR60CTS

Front Open
Self Contained Water Supply

unter Top Steamer

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with Timer

Models Description Volts BOMs

AR60CTS Timer Operation with Water Pan 120V 5400470

Warranty card must be fi lled in and returned to EmberGlo (or
Midco) to validate warranty.

AR Series -Self Contained Water Reservoir and Pump ­Stainless steel construction, Top injecting, portable, removable

This manual contains suffi cient information for installation of the
EmberGlo Steamer in normal locations.

water drawer, manual pump or timer, 6′ - 3 wire cord.

In the United States, installation must conform with local codes.

Special Note: The AR Series requires distilled or demineralized
water. Clogged or limed generators caused by use of non-treated
water will not be covered under the terms of the warranty

PURCHASER: Retain these instructions for future use.
Post, in a prominent location near the broiler, instructions for
turning off gas valves in case gas odor is detected and any other

Specifi cations:

instructions as advised by your local gas supplier.

• 120 volts 60HZ AC 1500 watts, max 13 amp

• Automatic timer operation

• Closed generator ▪ Single shot operation

• Drawer style steamer ▪ End of cycle buzzer

CAUTION: Cooking equipment should be used in an
environment protected by an automatic fi re suppression system.
Consult the National Fire Protection Association NFPA Code 96
or the latest edition of Standards for Installation of Equipment for
Removal of Smoke and Grease-Laden Vapors From Commercial

Warranty

See the back of this manual for warranty.

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

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

Cooking Equipment.

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.

AVOID ERROR IN PARTS SELECTION. When ordering use
complete EMBERGLO Part Number and Description. Furnish
Model Number, Bill of Material Number and Serial Number (if
available) from the specifi cation plate found on the product.
IMPORTANT: Availability of parts as well as specifi cations are
subject to change without notice. Please consult factory for item
availability.

SAFETY INFORMATION TERMS: The following terms are used to identify hazards, safety precaution of
special notations and have standard meanings throughout this manual. They are printed in all capital letters
using a bold type face as shown below, and preceded by the exclamation mark symbol. When you see the
safety alert symbol and one of the safety information terms as shown below, be aware of the hazard potential.

EmberGlo

A Div of Midco® International Inc.

4140 West Victoria Street
Chicago, Illinois 60646
toll free 866.705.0514
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fax [phone]
web www.emberglo.com
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DANGER: Identifi es the most serious hazards which will result in severe personal injury or
death.
WARNING: Signifi es a hazard that could result in personal injury or death.
CAUTION: Identifi es unsafe practices which would result in minor personal injury or product and
property damage.

As an ISO 9001:2008 certifi ed company, we proudly design, manufacture and assemble our products in Chicago, Illinois, USA.

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Model AR60CTS - Installation and Service

Installation

Operation

Maintenance
Daily as Required

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 fi ll with distilled (NOT HOT OR BOILING) water to 1/4″ from the top of
the water pan baffl es; then close drawer. Unit is now ready for operation.

3. No Hood Installation Required: According to the Uniform Mechanical Codes per the
International Conference of Building Offi cials Code EmberGlo Steamers do not require a
separate hood for vapor produced during operation. Also, there are no requirements in NSF
Standard 4 (2006e) for steamers to have ventilation.
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1. Move rocker switch to ON position. The ready light will come on, it will take 15-20 minutes to
reach operating temperature.

2. Open food drawer, place food in pan; close drawer and turn dial of timer to time required per
cooking guide. Depress push button (ready light will go out) and cycle will proceed. When the
cycle has completed, ready light will come on and buzzer will sound. At the end of the cycle
open drawer and remove food.

3. Manual Operation: Press push button switch repeatedly for 15 seconds at 2 seconds intervals
until food is hot.
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The food pan is removed by lifting up. Clean the inside thoroughly and wipe the outside to remove
any material which might have accumulated.

- 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.
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Service

DANGER: READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS BULLETIN THOROUGHLY BEFORE
STARTING ANY TROUBLE SHOOTING. AN INADVERTENT SERVICE ERROR COULD RESULT
IN SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH. ONLY A TRAINED EXPERIENCED SERVICE
TECHNICIAN SHOULD ATTEMPT ANY REPAIR PROCEDURE.

Qualifi ed serviced agencies are available at most locations - Refer to EmberGlo listing of
AUTHORIZED SERVICE AGENCIES included in Standard Equipment Catalog.

Note: Before attempting service, unplug power cord. For service or examination, all “working parts”
of the steamer are exposed by removing fi rst 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.

- The overheat protection fuse is set for a single use and is non-adjustable and should not be
repaired. Replace if defective with a non-adjustable, non-repairable fuse

- The thermostat is adjusted at the factory default setting. It is not recommended to re-adjust the
setting. If found defective it is recommended to replace.

Pump System

The pump system is an electrical vibrator type which is controlled by the main timer. It supplies
power to the solid state (#606) recycle timer. A failure in this circuit may be traced from the main
timer thru the solid state timer. Please note that the “on” time of the solid state timer may be as short
as .1 second and then 10 seconds “off ” . See the schematic for test points. If the pump is operating
but not pumping, check that the fi lter mounted on the inlet side of pump is not clogged, if so, remove
and clean. If still not streaming, refer to the “Steam Generator” section of this manual.

Timers

There are three timers in this system.

1. Push-button Automatic Reset - times length of cycle in minutes and supplies power to the solid
state timers. To determine if timer is functioning properly a volt meter or test lamp may be used.
See schematic for test points.

2. Solid State Programmable Recycle #606 - times length of shot (.1 second adjustable) and time
between shots (10 seconds adjustable). To determine if timer is functioning properly, a volt
meter or test lamp may be used. See schematic for test points.

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BUZZER

WIRING DIAGRAM

SIGNAL

HEATING

ELEMENT

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BUTTON

THERMAL

THERMOSTAT

READY

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FUSE

(CYCLE SIDE

OF SWITCH)

M/C

SWITCH

(MANUAL SIDE

OF SWITCH)

HEATING

ELEMENT

PILOT
LIGHT

ON/OFF

SW

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FRONT PANEL

BACK PANEL

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ON / OFF

PILOT

THERMOSTAT

OPEN @ 350°F

CYCLE / MANUAL

SWITCH

BLU

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BUTTON

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NO

BLK

SHOT

TIMER

RED

CYCLE

MANUAL

BLK

CYCLE

RED

MANUAL

CYCLE

SCHEMATIC

THERMAL

FUSE

8406-92

TIMER

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HEATING

ELEMENT

(OPT - 1800 Watts)

120 VAC

GND

1500 Watts

PUMP

PUMP

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22K OHMS

TIMER

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BUZZER

YEL

WHT

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Figure 1. Wiring for AR60CTS Steamer

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CYCLE

TIMER

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470K OHMS

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INPUT

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LOAD

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220K OHMS

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AC

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ACP TIMERS

CYCLE

TIMER

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INITIATE

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22K OHMS

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LINE CORD

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Service
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3. Solid state delay interval programmable timer buzzer item delay and buzzer time.
Factory set at .1 second delay and 10.0 second on time. To determine if timer is functioning
properly, a volt ohmmeter or test lamp may be used. See schematic for test points.

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.

Steam Generator

1. To Clean. Remove cabinet top and generator insulation. This will expose a square plate on the
generator, which is removable for cleaning water passages.

- Check the three exposed holes when the clean-out cover is removed. If any of these holes
are clogged, clean them out by hand-twisting a 7/64″ drill for the center hole and a 3/16″
drill for the two side holes.

- After thoroughly cleaning the three holes, plug in power supply and push button to steam
unit. THE UNIT MUST BE HOT. Operate several times to blow out any accumulation.
CAUTION: Technician can get burned.

- Replace the clean out cover, using new gasket. With the unit hot press the push button.
The unit should steam properly. If it does not, and the pump is operative as detailed under
PUMP SYSTEM, the entire generator assembly is probably limed and must be
disassembled and cleaned or replaced.

- To clean generator assembly, separate casting from plate and clean lime from cavity
in casting.
Caution: Do not damage plate by scratching or polishing the fi nish.

2. Information on use of the overheat label (8451-98)

Caution: To prevent accidental shock, disconnect electrical plug from receptacle

before attempting service.

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Figure 2. Generator Casting

- An overheat label is located on the clean-out cover of the steam generator. The triangle in
the center of the label, as shown below, is normally gold color. This triangle turns black at
450° F, indicating that the generator has overheated at least once. The operating
temperature of the generator should be between 350° and 400° F. If it is not, the thermostat
should be replaced.

Note: the overheat label will not return to its original gold color once it has turned black. It should
be scraped off and replaced so that the thermostat can be monitored at all times. In addition, in
the event that the thermostat has to be replaced, it is important to replace the label immediately
afterwards so that someone at a later inspection will not suspect a faulty thermostat.

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