EmberGlo ES5PB, ES5M Installation Manual

Installation Service

Manual

ES5 Food Steamers

Designed to Operate without

Distilled Water

ES5TS:

Timer Operation with Water Pan

ES5M:

Manual Operation with
Water Pan

ES5PBS:

Manual Operation with Push
Button and Water Pan

ES5PB:

Direct Connect with Push Button

ES5T:

Direct Connect with Timer

ES5PTS:

Fixed Timer Operation with
Water Pan with Push Button

Model ES5PB

EmberGlo

A Division of Midco International Inc.

4140 West Victoria Street
Chicago, Illinois 60646
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fax [phone]
web www.emberglo.com

Quality Designed for Proven Performance

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Printed in USA

SAFETY INFORMATION TERMS: 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.

Midco International Inc Warranty Policy

Exclusions Terms, Customer Requirements and Instructions

Warranty

Only Authorized Service Providers are authorized to provide Warranty service on
all EmberGlo, a Division of Micdo International Inc., food equipment as described
under and Midco®International Warranty Policy. A list of providers can be found on
our web site: www.emberglo.com

Provisions:

In lieu of an implied warranty, all repairs and replacement parts furnished under
our Warranty shall be f.o.b. point of distribution, but the owner must pay the
necessary freight, delivery and labor costs involved when required. Any Federal,
State or Local taxes are also extra. This Warranty is effective for a period of 90
days from the date of original installation. EmberGlo

®

Electric Food Preparation
Equipment manufactured by Midco International, sold under the EmberGlo
trademark, are guaranteed to be free from defect in material and workmanship
under normal use and service for a period of 1 (one) year from the date of original
installation or for 1 (one) year when the registration card is returned within a
reasonable time after the date of original installation. Midco's obligation under this
Warranty Policy shall be limited to repairing or replacing, at our option, any part of
said equipment which Midco examination shall disclose to its satisfaction to be
thus defective.

Exclusions:

This Warranty Policy does not apply to damages resulting from accident, misuse,
abuse or alteration, nor does it apply to limed steam generators, nor does it apply
to any consequential damages. Most geographical areas require the use of
distilled or demineralized water. Tap water is permissible only

with ES Series
Steamers. Midco's obligation will be the replacement of the product or parts
removed.

Terms:

Under the terms of this Warranty Policy, models considered portable (devices with
cords and plug caps such as EmberGlo Steamers) must be taken or returned to
the nearest service provider, transportation prepaid, returned transportation
collect. 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 period, to make all repairs at no charge by the authorized service
provider. Labor and mileage charges submitted by any other provider not
authorized will be the responsibility of the customer.

Customer Requirements:

All charges related to repairs made after the one (1) year, when the registration
card is returned within a reasonable time after the date of original installation,
during the Warranty period will be the responsibility of the customer unless the
registration card has been properly filled out and returned to Midco International
Inc. The product registration information is located on the product I.D. plate.

If a part is defective due to workmanship or materials and is removed from the product
within the applicable warranty period and returned to Midco in accordance with the
following procedure described, Midco will, at its option, either repair or replace the part.

Call the factory for Instructions on returned goods.

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.

Installation

Operation

In the United States, wiring must conform to local codes, or in the absence of local codes,
to the National Electrical code ANSI/NFPA No. 70-latest edition. In Canada, wiring must
conform to local codes, or in the absence of local codes, to Canadian Electrical
Code Part 1, CSA Standard C22.1.

1. All Models: Locate on level surface and plug power cord into 120 volt, single phase

60 Hz. grounded outlet.

2. ES5M, ES5TS, ES5PTS & ES5PBS: Fill water pan by pulling water pan out to stop position

and fill with cold water to top of baffles, then close drawer.

3. ES5PB & ES5T: Connect water hose assembly to water supply system. The supply

end has

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/8” female pipe fitting and should be attached down stream to a shut-off
valve. Steamer end of hose has a quick connect fitting which snaps onto mating fitting
on steamer. This fitting has an automatic shut-off valve that allows steamer to be
disconnected without shutting off water supply. After connecting, turn on water and
check for leaks.

4. EmberGlo Steamers do not require a separate hood for vapor produced during
operation according to the Uniform Mechanical Codes per the International
Conference of Building Officials Code. And there are no requirements in
NSF Standard 4 (2006e) for steamers to have ventilation.

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General Instructions for Operation. For operation tips and recommendations see below.

1. Push power switch to ON position (light on) and allow approximately 15-20 minutes to
reach operating temperature.

2. Test to make sure unit will generate steam.

3. Open lid, place food on grid and close lid.

4. ES5M: Rotate pump handle clockwise until it stops - then release. See Heating and Cooking
Guide for suggested number of operations or “shots” (a shot is one rotation of pump handle).
ES5PB & ES5PBS: Push round button momentarily for each operation. Do not hold button
more than one second.
ES5PTS: Operates the same as the ES5PB, as stated above. Unit will automatically deliver
three shots per minute. At the end of cooking time, the ready light will come ON.

Note: After installation, operate several times until the water hose fills with water.

ES5T & ES5TS: Operate the same as ES5PB above, or follow directions on label on
front of unit which will automatically deliver three shots per minute for time set. At end
of cooking time, READY light will come ON and signal will sound. Turn toggle switch to

OFF to silence signal.

5. Open lid and remove food.

6. For efficiency and safety purposes, keep lid closed when not in use. This keeps the food pan
hot and reduces condensation in the steam chamber.

7. To shut off, push power switch to OFF position.

IMPORTANT: KEEP LID CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE. This keeps the food pan hot and
reduces condensation in the steam chamber. When steamer is first installed, or when
reconnecting water hose, operate STEAM button several times to purge air from lines.

General Tips and Recommendations for Operation.

To sustain optimum cooking performance:

It is important to maintain the correct amount of steam
generated. Either holding the manual pump (ES5M) or pressing the button (ES5PB or ES5PBS)
too long will flood the generator with too much water. On the other hand not holding the pump
(ES5M) or pressing the button (ES5PB & ES5PBS) long enough and not spraying enough water
will not produce enough steam on the generator to properly cook the food in the desired time.

Recommended pumping and button pressing times for proper water levels in the generator:

ES5M - It is recommended that the user pump the handle two to three times every 20 to 30
seconds. If it is pumped more times or if the user does not wait long enough between pumps,
the generator will flood. Also, if it is pumped only once every minute there will not be
enough water in the generator to produce the correct amount of steam to sustain optimal
cooking performance.

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Maintenance

Daily

Maintenance

As Required

ES5PB & ES5PBS - It is important to hold the button in for 3 seconds of time. If the button is

held too long, the generator will flood. If the button is held too short of a time, not enough water
will be sprayed onto the generator to create enough cooking steam. See below (next paragraph)
for recommendations on how to know this.

Recommended Procedure for Understanding the Amount of Steam Generated in both the Manual
and Push Button Types of Steamers:

1. On a cool steamer take the food rack and food pan out of the steamer so that the generator
And water nozzle can be seen.

2. Warm up the unit for 10 to 15 minutes.

3. ES5M - Push the manual lever two to three times
ES5PB &ES5PBS - Push the button long enough to spray water on the generator surface.

4. Watch the water turn into steam. All of the water should evaporate in approximately 20 to
30 seconds.

By pumping the manual lever (ES5M) or pushing the button (ES5PB & ES5PBS) and watching
the time it takes to evaporate the water, the user will learn how to reach the optimal cooking
results, whether by pushing the button in or pumping the manual lever.

Timer Type of Steamers

- (ES5TS & ES5T) - this timing is internally set by the manufacture to

obtain the optimum cooking steam cycle.

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Food Pan and Grid on all models should be removed and washed with a detergent or run
Through a dishwasher.

WARNING: Under no circumstances should the entire steamer be run through a

dishwasher. If any of the switches or components get wet they can malfunction. Never try
to use a device that has been wet— replace it.

WARNING: Perform all maintenance when the unit is cool.

Exterior of unit should be wiped with a damp cloth or cleaned with a stainless steel cleaner.
Water Pan on ES5M, ES5TS, ES5PTS & ES5PBS may be removed for cleaning by pulling out to

stop position; lift front of steamer about 3" to clear pump and pull pan all the way out. To replace,
lift front of steamer about 3", slide pan in pan track until it is about 2" from closed position, then
lower steamer front and push pan completely in.

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Generator: The cavity in the generator may accumulate lime and is cleaned by scraping or wire
brushing. Do not remove all of this deposit since a thin coating improves steaming.
Water Nozzle: The water nozzle, the round cap in front center of generator, may be pulled out for
cleaning. Clean small holes and inside of tube with spring clip provided in the tube.
Water Inlet: If the tube through generator is limed, remove plug at bottom and push lime out with
a wire or small rod.

Strainers:

ES5M: Strainer is in bottom of pump. Remove wire ring, then strainer wash and replace.
ES5TS, ES5PTS & ES5PBS: Strainer is located in front center of bottom. Slip strainer off

Tube, wash and replace.
ES5PB & ES5T: To wash strainer located in hose:

1. Remove hose.

2. Remove quick connect fitting.

3. Reverse hose (connect steamer end to supply valve). Drain into sink or bucket.

4. Run water through hose to clean.

5. Return to original connections.
There is a strainer in inlet of solenoid valve that normally does not require cleaning but
Under extreme conditions may have to be removed and cleaned.

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