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HPX SERIES STEAMERS

MODELS

HPX3 ML-126826
HPX5 ML-126827

701 S. RIDGE AVENUE

TROY, OHIO 45374-0001

937-332-3000

www.hobartcorp.com

FORM 34665, Rev. A (Mar. 2002)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

GENERAL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Installation Codes and Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Leveling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Electrical Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Service Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Water Condition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Vent Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Before First Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Testing Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Using the Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Operating the Steamer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Shutdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Steam Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Frozen Food Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Acceptable Pan Sizes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Cooking Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

MAINTENANCE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

© HOBART CORPORATION, 1998

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INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND CARE OF

MODEL HPX SERIES STEAMERS

PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE USE

GENERAL

The Hobart steamer cooks vegetables, frankfurters, eggs, chicken, sausage, fish, corned beef and
many other meats and food items. These steamers are produced with quality materials and workmanship.

The HPX3 Steamer is rated at 9.0 kW. It can be converted in the field to 6.0 kW with an optional
connection. The HPX5 Steamer is rated at 15.0 kW. It can be converted in the field to 10 kW with an
optional

Proper installation, usage and maintenance of your steamer will result in many years of satisfactory
performance.

It is suggested that you thoroughly read this entire manual and carefully follow all of the instructions
provided.

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/3 connection. Contact your local Hobart service technician to convert to the optional kW rating.

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INSTALLATION

Before installing, verify the electrical service agrees with the specifications on the machine data plate
on the left side panel. If the supply and equipment requirements do not agree, do not proceed with the
installation. Contact your dealer or Hobart Corporation immediately.

UNPACKING

This steamer was inspected before leaving the factory. The transportation company assumes full
responsibility for safe delivery upon acceptance of the shipment. Immediately after unpacking, check
for possible shipping damage. If the steamer is found to be damaged, save the packaging material and
contact the carrier within 15 days of delivery. Carefully unpack the steamer and place in a work­accessible area as near to its final installed position as possible.

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LOCATION

The installation location must allow adequate clearances for servicing and proper operation. Minimum
clearances for proper air circulation are 2" (5.1 cm) on the sides and 6" (15.2 cm) on the back.

ASSEMBLY

This steamer comes with four 4
on its left side, being careful to avoid scratching the finish. Place one flat washer on the bolt side of each
leg. Thread the four legs into the mounting holes provided. Do not mount the steamer directly to a
countertop unless the support legs are in place.

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/2" (11.4 cm) support legs and four large flat washers. Place the steamer

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INSTALLATION CODES AND STANDARDS

The steamer must be installed in accordance with:

In the United States of America:

1. State and local codes.

2. National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA-70 (latest edition). Copies may be obtained from The
National Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269.

In Canada:

1. Local codes.

2. Canadian Electric Code, CSA C22.2 (latest edition). Copies may be obtained from The Canadian
Standard Association, 178 Rexdale Blvd., Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada M9W 1R3.

LEVELING

The steamer must be level for proper operation. Place a carpenter's level on top of the steamer. Level
the steamer front to back and side to side by turning the adjustable feet.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

WARNING: ELECTRICAL AND GROUNDING CONNECTIONS MUST COMPLY WITH THE

APPLICABLE PORTIONS OF THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE AND/OR OTHER LOCAL
ELECTRICAL CODES.

WARNING: DISCONNECT ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY AND PLACE A TAG AT THE
DISCONNECT SWITCH TO INDICATE YOU ARE WORKING ON THE CIRCUIT.

When making electrical connections, use copper wire suitable for at least 200°F (90°C). The steamer
must be grounded. The wiring diagram is located on the inside of the right panel.

Steamers wired for 1-phase can be changed to 3-phase, or vice versa, by relocating the jumper wires
on the terminal block, as shown on the wiring diagram.

ELECTRICAL DATA

ledoM stloV Wk HP-1@pmA HP-3@pmA

802

3XPH

5XPH

042

084

802

042

6*
9

6*
9

6*
9

01*

51

01*

51

9.82

3.34

0.52

5.73

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1.84

2.27

7.14

5.26

A/N

0.52

A/N

7.12

A/N

9.01

A/N

7.14

A/N

1.63

084

*See single phase

01*

51

2

/3 connections on wiring diagram.

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A/N

1.81