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

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.

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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.

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.

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

STEAM CAN CAUSE BURNS.

W

ARNING: 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.

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.

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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

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

SERVICE LOG....................................................................................................................................................... 23

WARRANTY PROTECTION .................................................................................................................................. 24

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.

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.

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.

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

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

Inspection and Unpacking

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

SSB

Steamer

12 x 20 x 2-1/2

(steamer)

12 x 20 x 4

(steamer)

13 x 18

(half size

bake)

18 x 26

(bake)

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

PANS PER CAPACITY PER TYPE

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.

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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).

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

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

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.

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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.

18 -inch

radius

457 mm

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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.

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 between30 and 60 PSI. If
pressure is above 60 PSI, a pressure regulator
will be needed. These pressures

must provide

the 1.5 gallons per

minute required for proper

steamer function.

A3/4inch 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 is1/2inch.

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 (maximum1/4inch) by
adjusting the optional legs or the bullet feet
on the optional stand.

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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ELECTRICAL SUPPLY CONNECTIONS

Drain ID Hose Size

Required (IN)

1.5”

2.5”

1.5”

2.5”

SSB-Steamer

SSB-3E

(2)SSB-3E

SSB-5E

(2

2.0”

2.0”

SSB-10E

(2)SSB-10E

)SSB-5E

SSB Steamer

(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

RATED CURRENT DEMAND PER CAVITY

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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 least1/4”
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 a3/4inch female NH connector
(gardenhose type) isused forthe water supply.

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 (maximum1/4inch) by
adjusting the bullet feet on the cabinet or
stand base.

For all factory-stacked SSB steamers,
a 21/2inch 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.

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

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.

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Operation

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A. Controls

Operator controls are on the front right of the unit.

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

s T

s The TIME display shows the remaining cooking time. It

displays three dashes in MANUAL mode.

he ON/OFF rocker switch gets the SmartSteam100 ready for

use or shuts it off.

s The READY indicator light indicates the unit has

s Hour meter records cumulative hours of operation.
s The FAULT display shows the current fault.

achieved the ready temperature.

The push button operations:

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

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

ON/OFF
rocker switch

Hour meter

READY indicator

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.

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