EmberGlo AR60T Service Manual

Installation Service

Manual & Parts

EmberGlo Model AR60T

EmberGlo

A Division of Midco International Inc.

4140 West Victoria Street
Chicago, Illinois 60646
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8471-13

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.

SAFETY INFORMATION TTERMS:

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.

Specifications:

- 120 volts 60HZ AC 1500 watts 12.5 amp

- Automatic timer operation

- Single shot operation

- End of cycle buzzer (10 seconds)

Installation

Operation

Maintenance
Daily

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

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/4" from the

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

1. Move rocker switch to ON position. The ready light will come on but you must allow 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 at center of timer (ready light will go
out) and cycle will proceed. When the cycle has completed, ready light will come on
and buzzer will sound for 10 seconds. At the end of the cycle open drawer and
remove food.

3. Manual Operation: Depress square switch approximately 1 - 2 seconds.

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.

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.

Qualified 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 first the cabinet top, then the back. The wiring
diagram and spare clean out 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 not be repaired. Replace if

defective.

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 filter 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.

Installation and Service

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Service

Continued

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.

3. Solid state delay interval programmable timer - 6013 - buzzer item delay and buzzer on 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.

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 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

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/ 64" drill for the center hole and a

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/16" drill for the two side holes.

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 After thoroughly cleaning the three holes, plug in power supply and operate momentary

switch to steam unit. THE UNIT MUST BE HOT. Operate several times to blow out any
accumulation.

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 Replace the clean out cover, using new gasket. With the unit hot, operate pump with the

momentary switch. 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.

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 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 finish.

2. To Remove.

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 Disconnect the water riser tube.

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 Disconnect electric wiring at the two terminals.

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 Remove 16 hex nuts. Note: Remove food drawer and hold screws up to prevent turning.

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 Separate generator from discharge plate.

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Figure 1. Generator Casting