Groen HY-6E (Re-designed) Operation Manual

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OPERATOR MANUAL

OPERATOR MANUAL OM-HY-6E

Part Number 148668 Rev. C

Part Number 148668 DOMESTIC

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Model: HY-6E

HyPerSteam™
Atmospheric Convection
Steamer

Self-Contained
Electric Heated
Capacity: 6 Steamer Pans

(12" x 20" x 2 1/2")

(Re-Designed)

THIS MANUAL MUST BE RETAINED FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. READ, UNDERSTAND
AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS IN
THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE.

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IMPORTANT — READ FIRST — IMPORTANT

WARNING: THE UNIT MUST BE INSTALLED BY PERSONNEL QUALIFIED TO WORK WITH ELECTRICITY AND

PLUMBING. IMPROPER INSTALLATION CAN CAUSE INJURY TO PERSONNEL AND/OR DAMAGE
TO THE EQUIPMENT. THE UNIT MUST BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE
CODES.

NOTICE: DO NOT BLOCK THE RIGHT SIDE VENTS, AND DO NOT INSTALL WITHIN 12 INCHES OF A HEAT

SOURCE SUCH AS A BRAISING PAN, DEEP FRYER, CHAR BROILER OR KETTLE.

NOTICE: LEVEL THE UNIT FRONT TO BACK, OR PITCH IT SLIGHTLY TO THE REAR, TO AVOID DRAINAGE

PROBLEMS.

CAUTION: DO NOT LOCATE THE CABINET DIRECTLY OVER A FLOOR DRAIN OR SINK. HUMIDITY OR

WATER FROM A DRAIN WILL DAMAGE ELECTRICAL PARTS OF A UNIT.

WARNING: TO AVOID DAMAGE OR INJURY, FOLLOW THE WIRING DIAGRAM EXACTLY WHEN CONNECTING

A UNIT.

CAUTION: DO NOT USE PLASTIC PIPE. DRAIN MUST BE RATED FOR BOILING WATER.

WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT THE DRAIN DIRECTLY TO A BUILDING DRAIN.

WARNING: BLOCKING THE STEAM GENERATOR OR CAVITY DRAIN SCREEN MAY BE HAZARDOUS.

IMPORTANT: IMPROPER DRAIN CONNECTION WILL VOID WARRANTY.

WARNING: WHEN YOU OPEN THE DOOR, STAY AWAY FROM STEAM COMING OUT OF THE UNIT. STEAM

CAN CAUSE BURNS.

WARNING: BEFORE CLEANING THE OUTSIDE OF THE STEAMER, DISCONNECT THE ELECTRIC POWER

SUPPLY. KEEP WATER AND CLEANING SOLUTIONS OUT OF CONTROLS AND ELECTRICAL
COMPONENTS. NEVER HOSE OR STEAM CLEAN ANY PART OF THE UNIT.

WARNING: ALLOW COOKING CHAMBERS TO COOL BEFORE CLEANING.

WARNING: CAREFULLY READ THE WARNINGS AND FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS ON THE LABEL OF EACH

CLEANING AGENT.

USE SAFETY GLASSES AND RUBBER GLOVES AS RECOMMENDED BY

DELIMING AGENT MANUFACTURER.

WARNING: DO NOT MIX DE-LIMING AGENTS (ACID) AND DE-GREASERS (ALKALI) IN THE STEAM

GENERATOR OR ON THE COOKING CHAMBER WALLS.

WARNING: DO NOT PUT HANDS OR TOOLS INTO THE COOKING CHAMBER UNTIL THE FAN HAS STOPPED

TURNING.

WARNING: DO NOT OPERATE THE UNIT UNLESS THE REMOVABLE RIGHT SIDE PANELS HAVE BEEN

RETURNED TO THEIR PROPER LOCATIONS.

NOTICE: DO NOT USE A CLEANING OR DE-LIMING AGENT THAT CONTAINS ANY SULFAMIC ACID OR ANY

CHLORIDE, INCLUDING HYDROCHLORIC ACID. IF THE CHLORIDE CONTENT OF ANY PRODUCT
IS UNCLEAR, CONSULT THE MANUFACTURER.

NOTICE: USE NO DE-GREASER THAT CONTAINS POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE OR SODIUM HYDROXIDE OR

THAT IS ALKALINE.

WARNING: USE OF ANY REPLACEMENT PARTS OTHER THAN THOSE SUPPLIED BY GROEN OR THEIR

AUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTOR VOIDS ALL WARRANTIES AND CAN CAUSE BODILY INJURY TO THE
OPERATOR AND DAMAGE THE EQUIPMENT. SERVICE PERFORMED BY OTHER THAN
FACTORY-AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL WILL VOID ALL WARRANTIES.

WARNING: HIGH VOLTAGE EXISTS INSIDE CONTROL COMPARTMENTS. DISCONNECT FROM BRANCH

BEFORE SERVICING. FAILURE TO DO SO CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

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Table of Contents

OPERATOR WARNINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

WATER CONDITIONING/REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

INSPECTION AND UNPACKING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

INSTALLATION AND START-UP INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

CLEANING PROCEDURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

SERVICE LOG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

REFERENCES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

WARRANTY PROTECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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The HY-6E has two independent cavities, each
with its own base-mounted steam generator.
(New model shown)

Equipment Description

Your Groen HY-6E HyPerSteam Convection Steamer is
designed to give years of service. It has two stainless
steel cavities (cooking chambers) which are served by
twin, independent atmospheric steam generators which
are electrically-heated. A powerful blower circulates the
steam in each cavity to increase heating efficiency.

Each cavity holds up to three steam table pans (12" x 20"
x 2½"). An 18 gauge stainless steel case encloses the
cavities, the steam generators and the control
compartment that houses electrical components. Door
hinges are reversible (the doors may be set to open from
the left or right). Operating Controls are on the front
panel.

HY-6E steamers are equipped with fully electronic
controls and a button-activated, preprogrammed CLEAN
cycle. The On-Off switch is a touch pad control, and the
distinctive symbol for steam is integrated into the panel
design.

The drain system includes a spray condenser, which
helps keep steam from escaping down the condensate
drain.

Water Conditioning

It is essential to supply the steam generator with water
that will not form scale. Even though the steam
generator/boiler is engineered to minimize scale
formation, scale development depends on the
hardness of your water and the number of hours you
operate the equipment each day.

Most water supplies contain minerals which form scale.
It is this scale which could lead to an early component
failure.

Your local water utility can tell you about the minerals
in your water. The water going to the steam generator
should have between 30 and 40 parts per million (ppm)
total dissolved solids (TDS) and should have a pH
(acidity rating) of 7.0 to 9.0. Please follow these
simple precautions:

1. The best way to prevent scale is to use a Groen
PureSteem™ Water Treatment System which has
been specifically designed for Groen steamers and
combination ovens. Do not rely on unproven
water treatment systems sold for scale
prevention and removal. They are not

specifically designed to work with Groen
steamers and combination ovens.

2. A well-maintained water treatment system and a
regular cartridge replacement schedule is
essential.

3. Using a Groen PureSteem™ Water Treatment
System will provide longer steam
generator/boiler life, higher steam capacity, and
reduce maintenance requirements.

4. If you notice a slowdown in steam production or
an increase in deliming, have the steamer
checked for scale build-up. This could be an
indication that the water treatment cartridges
need replacing. Heavy scale reduces the unit’s
ability to boil water, and can even cause
component failure.

MINIMIZE SCALE PROBLEMS BY INSTALLING
AND MAINTAINING A GROEN PureSteem™
WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM AND BY
DELIMING THE STEAMER REGULARLY.

The Groen HY-6E Steamer features two separate
water inlets — one for the steam generator/boiler
(treated water), the other for the spray condenser
(untreated water). The second intake will reduce
treatment requirements resulting in significant
savings.

The dual water connections are side by side on the
rear of the unit. When seen from the back of the
unit, the treated water intake is on the right.

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Softened water is connected on the right, untreated water on the left.

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Inspection and Unpacking

Your HY-6E HyPerSteam will be delivered completely
assembled in a heavy shipping carton and attached to a
skid. On receipt, inspect the carton carefully for exterior
damage.

CAUTION

SHIPPING STRAPS ARE UNDER TENSION AND CAN
SNAP BACK WHEN CUT.

Carefully cut the straps around the carton and detach the
sides of the carton from the skid. Be careful to avoid
personal injury. Strap edges may be very sharp,
particularly where cut.

Write down the model number, serial number and
installation date. Space for these entries is provided in
the Service Log at the back of this manual. Keep the
manual near the equipment for reference and update as
needed.

CAUTION

THIS UNIT WEIGHS 550 POUNDS. GET HELP AS
NEEDED AND USE MATERIAL HANDLING
EQUIPMENT TO MOVE IT.

When installing, use material handling equipment to lift
the unit straight up from the skid. Check packing
materials for any loose parts.

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