Hobart ES5 Installation Manual

CLR TREATMENT KIT No. 817972

Instructions

FOR DELIMING AND CLEANING

COUNTERTOP STEAMERS AND OTHER STEAMERS HAVING

AN INDIVIDUAL, SELF-CONTAINED, STEAM GENERATOR

FOR EACH STEAMING COMPARTMENT.

The Treatment Kit contains a piece of tubing, a funnel, a measuring cup, and a 28 FL.OZ. bottle of CLR.
Plastic or Rubber Gloves and Towels (not supplied) should be ready for use during the deliming

procedure.

MODELS

HSF3, HSF4, HSF5, and HSF90 —
Follow procedure on page 2.

MODEL

ES5 — Follow procedure on page 3.

FORM 34479 (Aug. 2000)

701 S. RIDGE AVENUE

TROY, OHIO 45374-0001

937 332-3000

www.hobartcorp.com

DELIMING AND CLEANING PROCEDURE

MODELS HSF3, HSF4, HSF5, and HSF90

WARNING: READ AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS ON THE CLR BOTTLE. USE

PLASTIC OR RUBBER GLOVES TO AVOID SKIN CONTACT. IF CLR LIQUID COMES IN
CONTACT WITH THE SKIN, RINSE WITH CLEAN WATER.

WARNING: THE STEAMER AND ITS PARTS ARE HOT. USE CARE WHEN OPERATING,
CLEANING OR SERVICING THE STEAMER. THE COOKING COMPARTMENT CONTAINS
LIVE STEAM. STAY CLEAR WHEN OPENING DOOR.

STEP 1. Drain the steam generator by turning the switch off. Set the cooking timer to zero.
If there is a DELIME GENERATOR Light, turn the O

N/OFF/DELIME switch to DELIME. If there is no

DELIME GENERATOR Light, turn the water supply off and turn the On-Off switch ON (this will close
the drain valve).

STEP 2. If the Deliming Plug is inside the cooking
compartment (Fig.1), unscrew the plug so the
hole points upwards.

BEAKER

FUNNEL

PLASTIC TUBE

DELIMING PLUG

Fig. 1

PL-51511

ALTERNATE STEP 2. If the Deliming Plug is
outside on the left side panel (Fig. 2), remove the
top plug.

Deliming Plug

Drain Plug

Fig. 2

Left Side Panel

PL-50823

STEP 3. Insert the Plastic Tube in the Deliming Port. Connect the Funnel to the other end of the tube.
Pour 28

FL.OZ. of CLR liquid into the generator slowly to avoid spillage. Pour in water to rinse Deliming

Plug. Remove Tube and Funnel. Replace Deliming Plug so it seals tightly.
STEP 4. Turn steamer on (if not previously done). Turn water supply on if it was previously turned off.

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Allow to remain at READY cycle for 1

/2 hours. Then turn off and allow to drain.

STEP 5. FLUSH CYCLE. Turn steamer on. When the READY Light comes on, turn switch off to drain.
Repeat this step three times to completely flush generator.

STEP 6. Clean exterior and interior of steamer cabinet. Use a mild solution of soap and water. Rinse
with clean water. Dry with a soft cloth. Leave compartment door open when not in use.

THE STEAMER IS NOW READY FOR USE OR TURN OFF FOR OVERNIGHT SHUTDOWN.

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DELIMING AND CLEANING PROCEDURE

MODEL ES5
WARNING: READ AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS ON THE CLR BOTTLE. USE

PLASTIC OR RUBBER GLOVES TO AVOID SKIN CONTACT. IF CLR LIQUID COMES IN
CONTACT WITH THE SKIN, RINSE WITH CLEAN WATER.

WARNING: THE STEAMER AND ITS PARTS ARE HOT. USE CARE WHEN OPERATING,
CLEANING OR SERVICING THE STEAMER. THE COOKING COMPARTMENT CONTAINS
LIVE STEAM. STAY CLEAR WHEN OPENING DOOR.

STEP 1. Make sure the steamer has been turned off for at least 6 minutes so the boiler has drained.
Your ES5 Steamer may be equipped with a standpipe and/or a steam port

— the CLR liquid may be poured

into the boiler either down the standpipe or through the steam port.

• Standpipe: Remove the cap on the standpipe at the back of the steamer and use the funnel (Fig. 3).

• Steam Port: Push the tube into the steam port (Fig. 4). Insert the tube approximately 8 inches and
connect the funnel to the other end of the tube.

Fig. 3 Fig. 4

STEP 2. With Cooking Timer set at 0, turn the ON/OFF switch On and carefully pour 28 FL.OZ. of CLR

liquid into the boiler, either down the standpipe or through the steam port. Carefully remove the funnel
and tube. Close and latch the door, rinse the funnel and tube in a sink with clean water, and replace

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the cap on the standpipe (if applicable). Leave the steamer on so the READY light is on for 1

/2 hours

while the CLR cleans out the boiler.
STEP 3. After the 1

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/2 hour ON cycle, turn the ON/OFF switch Off for 6 minutes to allow the boiler to

drain and flush.
STEP 4. With Cooking Timer set on 0, again turn the ON/OFF switch On and allow the boiler to fill with

water and to heat. After the READY light comes on, turn the ON/OFF switch OFF again to drain and
flush out the boiler. Repeat this step at least three times to completely flush boiler.

STEP 5. Clean exterior and interior of steamer cabinet. Use a mild solution of soap and water. Rinse
with clean water. Dry with a soft cloth. Leave compartment door open when not in use.

THE STEAMER IS NOW READY FOR USE OR TURN OFF FOR OVERNIGHT SHUTDOWN.

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NOTES

– 4 –FORM 34479 (Aug. 2000) PRINTED IN U.S.A.