Groen SSB-3E, SSB-10E, (2)SSB-3E, (2)SSB-5E Operation Manual

OPERATOR MANUAL

IMPORTANT INFORMATION, KEEP FOR OPERATOR

This manual provides information for:

MODELS SSB-3E/5E/10E & (2)SSB-3E/5E/10E Domestic SMARTSTEAM100™ BOILERLESS STEAMER

·Self Contained

·Electric Heated

·Capacity: SSB-3E=3 Steamer Pans Per Cavity

SSB-5E=5 Steamer Pans Per Cavity

SSB-10E=10 Steamer Pans Per Cavity

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.

NOTIFY CARRIER OF DAMAGE AT ONCE

It is the responsibility of the consignee to inspect the container upon receipt of same and to determine the possibility of any damage, including concealed damage. Unified Brands suggests that if you are suspicious of damage to make a notation on the delivery receipt. It will be the responsibility of the consignee to file a claim with the carrier. We recommend that you do so at once.

Manufacture Service/Questions 888-994-7636.

Information contained in this document is known to be current and accurate at the time of printing/creation. Unified Brands recommends referencing our product line websites, unifiedbrands.net, for the most updated product information and specifications.

PART NUMBER 145145, REV. L (1/10)

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Jackson, MS 39272 888-994-7636, fax [phone] groen.com

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.

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

CAUTION: DO NOT INSTALL THE UNIT IN ANY WAY WHICH WILL BLOCK THE REAR VENTS, OR WITHIN 2 INCHES OF A HEAT SOURCE SUCH AS A BRAISING PAN, DEEP FRYER, CHAR BROILER OR KETTLE.

CAUTION: LEVEL THE UNIT FRONT TO BACK, AND PITCH IT SLIGHTLY TO THE FRONT, TO AVOID DRAINAGE PROBLEMS.

WARNING: FOLLOW THE WIRING DIAGRAM EXACTLY WHEN CONNECTING A UNIT TO AVOID DAMAGE OR INJURY. WIRING DIAGRAM IS LOCATED ON THE INSIDE OF THE RIGHT PANEL.

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 DRAIN IS HAZARDOUS.

IMPORTANT: IMPROPER DRAIN CONNECTION WILL VOID WARRANTY.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT ALLOW ANY WATER TRAPS IN THE DRAIN LINE. A TRAP CAN CAUSE PRESSURE TO BUILD UP INSIDE THE CAVITY DURING STEAMING, WHICH WILL MAKE THE DOOR GASKET LEAK.

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 CHAMBER TO COOL COMPLETELY BEFORE CLEANING.
WARNING:	USE MILD CLEANING AGENTS ONLY. CAREFULLY READ THE WARNINGS AND FOLLOW
	THE DIRECTIONS ON THE LABEL OF EACH CLEANING AGENT. USE SAFETY GLASSES
	AND RUBBER GLOVES AS RECOMMENDED BY CLEANING AGENT MANUFACTURER.
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 PANEL HAS BEEN
	RETURNED TO ITS PROPER LOCATION.
NOTICE:	DO NOT USE A CLEANING AGENT THAT CONTAINS ANY SULFAMIC ACID, OR ANY
	CHLORIDE, INCLUDING HYDROCHLORIC ACID. IF THE CHLORIDE CONTENT OF ANY
	PRODUCT IS UNCLEAR, CONSULT THE MANUFACTURER. DO NOT USE A CLEANING OR
	DELIMING AGENT THAT CONTAINS MORE THAN 30% PHOSPHORIC ACID.
NOTICE:	DO NOT USE ANY DEGREASER 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 RESULT IN BODILY
	INJURY TO THE OPERATOR AND DAMAGE THE EQUIPMENT. SERVICE BY OTHER THAN
	FACTORY-AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL WILL VOID ALL WARRANTIES.
WARNING:	HIGH VOLTAGE EXISTS INSIDE CONTROL COMPARTMENTS. DISCONNECT FROM BRANCH
	CIRCUIT BEFORE SERVICING. FAILURE TO DO SO CAN RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH.

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	Table of Contents
OPERATOR WARNINGS.........................................................................................................................................	2
REFERENCES.........................................................................................................................................................	3
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION...................................................................................................................................	4
INSPECTION AND UNPACKING ............................................................................................................................	4
INSTALLATION AND STARTUP ..........................................................................................................................	5-8
OPERATION .........................................................................................................................................................	8-9
CLEANING..........................................................................................................................................................	9-10
MAINTENANCE................................................................................................................................................	11-12
TROUBLESHOOTING......................................................................................................................................	13-14
PARTS LIST...........................................................................................................................................................	15
WIRING DIAGRAM................................................................................................................................................	21
SERVICE LOG.......................................................................................................................................................	23
WARRANTY PROTECTION ..................................................................................................................................	24

	References
UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES, INC.	NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION
333 Pfingsten Road	60 Batterymarch Park
Northbrook, Illinois 60062	Quincy, Massachusetts 02269
NFPA/70 The National Electrical Code

NSF INTERNATIONAL

789 N. Dixboro Rd.

P.O. Box 130140

Ann Arbor, Michigan 48113-0140

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Equipment Description

Your Groen SSB-3E/5E/10E or (2)SSB-3E/5E/10E SmartSteam100 Boilerless Steamer is designed to give years of service. It has a stainless steel cavity (cooking chamber) which is served by an electricheated atmospheric steam generating reservoir. A powerful blower circulates the steam in the cavity to increase heating efficiency.

Each cavity holds up to three, five or ten steam table pans (12” x 20” x 21/2” deep) as shown below.

SSB	PANS PER CAPACITY PER TYPE
	12 x 20 x 2-1/2	12 x 20 x 4	13 x 18		18 x 26
Steamer
	(steamer)	(steamer)	(half size		(bake)
			bake)
SSB-3E	3	2	0		0
(2)SSB-3E	6	4	0		0
SSB-5E	5	3	0		0
(2)SSB-5E	10	6	0		0
SSB-10E	10	6	20		10
(2)SSB-10E	20	12	40		20

An 18-guage stainless steel case encloses the cavity, the steam generating reservoir and the control compartment that houses electrical components.

Door hinges are field-reversible (the door may be set to open from the left or right). Operating controls are on the front panel.

The SSB-3E/5E/10E steamers are equipped with fully electronic controls. These units are readily identified by their unique control panels. Steamer function is controlled by touch pad controls and a rotary timer-dial.

The drain system on all models includes a spray condenser, which cools drain water.

Inspection and Unpacking

Your Groen SmartSteam100 Boilerless Steamer will be delivered completely assembled in a heavy shipping carton strapped to a skid. On receipt, inspect carton carefully for exterior damage.

CAUTION

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

Carefully cut the straps and detach the sides of the carton from the skid. Pull the carton up off the unit. Be careful to avoid personal injury or equipment damage from staples which might be left in the carton walls.

Write down the model number, serial number and installation date. Keep this information for reference. Space for these entries is provided at the top of the Service Log in the back of this manual.

SSB Steamer	Weight (LBS)	Weight (KGS)
SSB-3E Table Top	220	100
SSB-3E W/Stand	310	141
(2) SSB-3E W/Stand	500	227
SSB-5E Table Top	275	125
SSB-5E W/Stand	350	159
(2)SSB-5E W/Stand	555	252
SSB-10E W/Stand	469	213
(2)SSB-10E W/Stand	764	347

When starting installation, check packing materials to make sure loose parts such as the condensate drip tray are not discarded with this material.

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Installation and Startup

WARNING

THE UNIT MUST BE INSTALLED BY PERSONNEL WHO ARE 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.

CAUTION

DO NOT INSTALL THE UNIT WITH THE REAR VENTS BLOCKED OR WITHIN 2 INCHES OF A HEAT SOURCE SUCH AS A BRAISING PAN, DEEP FAT FRYER, CHARBROILER OR KETTLE.

TO AVOID DRAINAGE PROBLEMS, LEVEL THE UNIT FRONT TO BACK, AND PITCH SLIGHTLY TO THE FRONT.

1. Installation

Minimum Clearances: SmartSteam100 Boilerless Steamer requires the following minimum clearances to any surface, combustible or noncombustible.

Right Side	2 inches
Left Side	2 inches
Rear	6 inches

Steam Free Zone: The SmartSteam100 Boilerless Steamer can be damaged by steam from external sources. Do not install the steamer over a steam venting drain. Ensure that steam is not present in an area bounded by the footprint of the steamer and a circle 18 inches in radius about the right rear corner of the steamer (see

figure below).

18 -inch
radius
	457	mm

2.Electrical Supply Connection

A.Panel Removal - Right Side

Open the wiring and control panel by removing screws from the right side panel. Slide the panel forward and set it aside.

B.Supply Voltage

C.Phase Selection

Refer to steamer wiring diagram and element wiring on pages 19 and 20 for wiring information.

CAUTION

EACH UNIT MUST HAVE A SEPARATE GROUND WIRE FOR SAFE OPERATION.

D.Terminal Block

The terminal block for incoming power is located at the back of the control compartment. The ground terminal is located in the wiring compartment near the terminal block.

E.Supply Wire

The equipment grounding wire must comply with the National Electrical Code (NEC) requirements. The wiring diagram on the inside of the unit’s right side cover gives directions for proper connection of the terminal block jumpers. The wire must

be used or the unit will not meet Underwriters Laboratories and NEC requirements. The electric hole is sized for a one-inch conduit

fitting.

F.Branch Circuit Protection

Each SmartSteam100 Boilerless Steamer, including individual units of stacked models, should have its own branch circuit protection and ground wire.

The unit must be operated at the rated name plate voltage. The name plate can be found on the rear of the unit.

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WARNING

TO AVOID DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY,

FOLLOW THE WIRING DIAGRAM EXACTLY

Current and power demands for each unit are as shown below.

ELECTRICAL SUPPLY CONNECTIONS

SSB Steamer				RATED CURRENT DEMAND PER CAVITY
(KW RATING)
		208	3P		208 1P	240 3P	240 1P		480	3P
SSB-3E	(9)	25			44	22	38		11
SSB-5E	(12)	34			58	29	50		15
SSB-10E (21)		59			NA	51	NA		26

3.Water Connection(s)

Install a check valve to prevent back flow in the incoming cold water line, as required by local plumbing codes. Water pressure in the line should be between 30 and 60 PSI. If pressureisabove60PSI,apressureregulator will be needed. These pressures must provide the 1.5 gallons per minute required for proper steamer function.

A 3/4 inch female NH connector (garden hose type) is used to attach the water supply to the inlet valve. Minimum inside diameter of the water feed line is 1/2 inch.

Use a washer in the hose connection. Do not allow the connection to leak, no matter how slowly. Do not over-tighten hose connections.

This equipment is to be installed to comply with the basic plumbing code of the Building Officials and Code Administrators International, Inc. (BOCA) and the Food Service Sanitation Manual of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

4.Drain Connection

Level the steamer front to back, and pitch it slightly to the front (maximum 1/4 inch) by adjusting the optional legs or the bullet feet on the optional stand.

SSB-Steamer	Drain ID Hose Size
	Required (IN)
SSB-3E	1.5”
(2)SSB-3E	2.5”
SSB-5E	1.5”
(2)SSB-5E	2.5”
SSB-10E	2.0”
(2)SSB-10E	2.0”

WARNING:

DO NOT CONNECT THE DRAIN DIRECTLY TO A BUILDING DRAIN. BLOCKING THE DRAIN IS HAZARDOUS.

There must be a free air gap between the end of the hose and the building drain. The free air gap should be as close as possible to the unit drain. There must also be no other elbows or other restrictions between the unit drain and the free air gap.

CAUTION

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

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Install the drain line with a constant downward pitch.

IMPORTANT: Do not allow water traps in the line. A trap can cause pressure build-up in the cavity, which may cause the door gasket to leak.

Proper Drain Line Connection – Drain Line must have a constant downward pitch of at least 1/4” per foot. Observe local code regarding air gap spacing and drain connections.

5.Factory-Stacked Units

This section is applicable only if you are installing factory-stacked units.

Installing stacked steamers is similar to installing a single unit. The steamers are stacked and assembled at the factory and delivered with the water connections and drain hoses required for a single point connection.

A.Water Connection

The same	water	supply	connection
is used for	both	units. At	the water

inlet valve a 3/4 inch female NH connector (gardenhosetype)isusedforthewatersupply.

B.Electrical Supply Connection

Separate electrical connections will be required for each steamer to be stacked. Each steamer unit must have it’s own branch circuit protection.

C.Drain Connection

Steamers must be leveled front to back, and pitched to the rear (maximum 1/4 inch) by adjusting the bullet feet on the cabinet or stand base.

For all	factory-stacked SSB steamers,
a 21/2	inch ID hose is attached to the

unit drain. It must be rated for boiling water.

6.Counter-Mounted Units

This section is applicable if the steamer will

be mounted to a counter. All four edges of the bottom of the steamer must be sealed with RTV to the counter if the 4 inch legs are not used. Counter must be made of a noncombustible material such as metal or tile.

WARNING:

DO NOT STACK SSB STEAMERS WHEN LEGS ARE USED.

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Initial Startup

After the SmartSteam100 Boilerless Steamer has been installed, test it to ensure that the unit is operating correctly.

1.Remove all literature and packing materials from the interior and exterior of the unit.

2.Make sure the water supply line is open.

3.Turn on electrical service to the unit. The steamer will not operate without electrical power. Do not attempt to operate the unit during a power failure.

NOTE: The door MUST be closed for the elements to operate.

4.To turn unit on, press the ON switch on the control panel.

5.When the steam generating reservoir has

filled with water, the heaters will begin heating automatically. Within 20 minutes or less the READY light will come on, indicating that the water has reached

its standby temperature. When the READY light is displayed,you may take any one

of the following steps:

a.Push TIMED and set the timer knob to the desired steaming time.

b.Push MANUAL for continuous steaming.

c.Push STOP to let the unit stay at ready condition.

6.To shut down the unit, press the OFF switch. The steam generating reservoir will then fill with cold water and drain.

7.If the steamer operates as described, the unit is functioning correctly and ready for use.

WARNING

WHEN YOU OPEN THE DOOR, STAY AWAY FROM STEAM COMING OUT OF THE UNIT. STEAM CAN CAUSE BURNS.

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Operation

A. Controls

Operator controls are on the front right of the unit.

The control panels have the following touch pads and indicator lights:

sThe TIME display shows the remaining cooking time. It displays three dashes in MANUAL mode.

sThe ON/OFF rocker switch gets the SmartSteam100 ready for use or shuts it off.

sThe READY indicator light indicates the unit has achieved the ready temperature.

sHour meter records cumulative hours of operation.

sThe FAULT display shows the current fault.

The push button operations:

1.In the STOP mode the steam generator stays at a low boil or ready temperature.

2.When the TIMED button is pushed, the TIMED light will illuminate

and time can be set by turning the TIMER knob (cook time can be increased or decreased at any time by turning the timer knob). The unit steams until the timer counts down to zero and the temperature drops to ready.

At that time the STOP light illuminates and a beeper sounds.

3.When the MANUAL button is pushed, the unit steams continuously. The MANUAL light will stay illuminated.

4.CANCEL button should be pushed to stop beeping.

TIME display

TIMER knob

MANUAL button and indicator

TIMED button and indicator

STOP button and indicator

CANCEL button and indicator

FAULT display

READY indicator

ON/OFF rocker switch

Hour meter

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