Prince Castle 625-MCDA Operators Manual

Operation

Product Identification

Control Panel

External Meter Plug Inlet

(for calibration)

Celsius/Fahrenheit &
DOWN Arrow Button

On/Off Rocker Switch

(left-side of unit)

Rapid Steamer

Logo Button

Product Buttons

(1 thru 4)

Temperature &

UP Arrow Button

Prince Castle

Logo Button

Start ButtonLED Display

Spatula

LIMITED WARRANTY

This product (with the exception of the water tube, part no. 625-197S) is
warranted to be free from defects in material and/or workmanship for a
period of two (2) years from date of original installation, not to exceed
30 months from date of shipment from our factory. P.C. Boards and Heater
Assemblies are warranted for three (3) years from date of installation, not
to exceed 42 months from date of shipment. Any component which proves
to be faulty in material and/or workmanship will be replaced or repaired (at
the option of Prince Castle, Inc.) without cost to the customer for parts or
labor. This warranty covers on location service (i.e. trip charges and/or
mileage). Travel mileage is limited to 100 miles (200 kilometers) round trip
(one trip warranty) from an authorized service agency or its sub-service
agency.

This warranty is subject to the following exceptions/conditions:

• Use of any non-genuine Prince Castle parts voids this warranty.

• All labor shall be performed during regular work hours. Overtime
premium will be charged to the buyer.

• Damage caused by carelessness, neglect, and/or abuse (e.g.,
dropping, tampering or altering parts, equipment damaged in shipment,
by fire, flood or an act of God) is not covered under this warranty.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Product Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Temperature Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

View Firmware Version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Manual Reset. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Programming Product Name and Water Cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Cleaning - Daily . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Cleaning - Monthly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Exploded View and Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Wiring Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

355 East Kehoe Blvd. • Carol Stream, IL 60188 USA

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Manual

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SANITATION

Steamer

Safety Information

Indicates information important to the proper operation of the
unit. Failure to observe may result in damage to the
equipment and/or severe bodily injury or death.

Indicates information important to the operation of the unit. Failure
to observe may result in damage to the equipment.

WARNING

CAUTION

Important

Prince Castle reserves the right to change specifications and
product design without notice. Such revisions do not entitle the
buyer to corresponding changes, improvements, additions or
replacements for previously purchased equipment.

Installation

Remove the unit from the carton and inspect for signs of damage. If there
is damage to the unit:

• notify the carrier within 24 hours of delivery

• save carton and packaging materials for inspection purposes

• contact your local dealer, or if purchased directly, the Prince Castle
Sales Department at 800-722-7853 or 1-630-462-8800 to arrange for a
replacement unit.

WATER CONNECTION REQUIREMENTS

If this is a new installation, accessory - 625-104S or 625-330S Regulator
Assembly Kit is required for the 625-MCD. The 625-MFY comes with the
625-253S Regulator Assembly. Always use area codes for determination.

NOTE: When installing this unit, the ambient temperature at the mounting
site should not exceed 37.8°C (100°F).

All electrical connections must be in accordance with local electrical codes
and any other applicable codes.

Plug the unit into an applicable electrical receptacle. Connect the water
line to the back of the unit.

Water connection must provide maximum water pressure of 20 – 30 psi
(138 – 207 kPa).

CAUTION

CAUTION

This equipment is to be installed with adequate backflow protection to comply with applicable Federal, State and Local codes.

Operation

A. Turn unit power On/Off switch to ON position. The display

flashes all segments for 3 seconds. Then display will show
PRINCE CASTLE for seven seconds.

B. After ten seconds the display will show PRE-HEAT.

NOTE: The next-to-left most decimal point appears indicating
power is applied to the platen. Platen will heat to the setpoint
temperature.

1

Place the spatula fully into the unit and press the START button. A
beep will sound and the display will start to count down the steam
cycle. (The countdown will round down to the nearest second, e.g.

11.5 seconds will appear as 11 seconds in the display.)

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2

A. When the unit reaches the setpoint temperature, display will

show the product name assigned to button 1.

B. If 1 is the desired product to be steamed, pull out the spatula

and place the product onto the spatula, cut side down.
Or press product buttons 2, 3 or 4, then place product on the

spatula, cut side down.

When steam cycle is complete, the unit will sound a tone and the
display will flash REMOVE.

Pull out the spatula and remove the finished product.

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Temperature Calibration

A. Press and hold the TEMPERATURE button. The display will

show the current temperature setting for Celsius (C) or
Fahrenheit (F).

B. While holding the TEMPERATURE button, press the C/F

button to change the setting between Fahrenheit and Celsius.

C. Release the TEMPERATURE button to store the new value.

1

A. Press the UP or DOWN Arrow button until the temperature

readout matches the calibration reading.

B. Press the RAPID STEAMER LOGO button to store the desired

calibration and exit CAL TEMP Mode.

NOTE: Pressing the PRODUCT 3 button at any time exits the
Program Mode without storing the change.

3

View Firmware Version

Press and hold the RAPID STEAMER LOGO button first, then press
and hold the START button. The display will show the current firmware
version.

.

VERS

XX.XX

The CAL TEMP Mode is used to calibrate the platen temperature
with an external meter connected to the meter plug inlet on the
bottom right side of the unit. Add ± 5°C (± 10°F).

2

A. Press and hold RAPID STEAMER LOGO button and immediately

press and hold the TEMPERATURE button. Hold for 6 seconds.
B. The display now shows the current calibration temperature.
C. Press the PRODUCT 2 button to zero any previous calibration offset

value. The display will now show the platen temperature without any

calibration offset.

Factory Presets

Loading factory presets restores the unit to factory settings and voids
all user programmed information.

A. During power up, press and hold both PRODUCT 1 and

PRODUCT 4 buttons within 3 seconds. The display will flash

PRESETS LOADED.
B. Release both buttons.
625-MCD

Default Factory Presets:

ON OFF Cycles Delay

1.0 3.0 2 2.5

625-MFY
Default Factory Presets:

ON OFF Cycles Delay

0.5 1 6 2.5

Manual Reset

A hi-limit thermostat will turn off electrical power to the platen and
control circuits if the unit overheats.

Turn the unit off and allow to cool (approximately 10 – 15 minutes).
A manual reset is located on the back of the unit. Once the unit has

cooled sufficiently, remove the cap and press the manual reset and
restart the unit. Replace the manual reset cap.

NOTE: If the unit continues to shut off due to overheating, contact your
authorized Prince Castle Service Agency.

Manual

Reset

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Programming Product Name and Water Cycle

The Program button menus can be changed to any of the following menu
items.

PROD1 thru PROD12 can be selected to program additional product
names.

“– – – –” can be used when no product name selection is desired.

Filet Large PROD1 PROD2 PROD3

PROD4 PROD5 PROD6 PROD7 PROD8

PROD9 PROD10 PROD11 PROD12 – – – –

B. Press the UP or DOWN Arrow button to scroll through the

product selections.

C. Press the RAPID STEAMER LOGO button to store the new

product name.
To enter custom product names, proceed to Step 3.

NOTE: Pressing the PRODUCT 3 button at any time exits the
Program Mode without storing the change.

2

A. Press the UP or DOWN Arrow button to change the left-most

character.

B. Press the PRODUCT 1 or PRODUCT 4 button to move the

cursor to the next character.
C. Repeat Steps 4A and 4B for each character.
D. Press the RAPID STEAMER LOGO button to store the new

product name.

NOTE: Pressing the PRODUCT 3 button at any time exits the
Program Mode without storing the change.

4

A. Press the UP or DOWN Arrow button to change the valve

ON time.
B. Press the RAPID STEAMER LOGO button to store the new

valve ON time.

NOTE: Pressing the PRODUCT 3 button at any time exits the
Program Mode without storing the change.

6

A. Press and hold the RAPID STEAMER LOGO button and a

PRODUCT button for approximately 6 seconds. The display

will show the current assigned product for the button pressed.

NOTE: A decimal point will appear and flash on the right side of
the display to indicate Program Mode.

1

Press and hold the PRINCE CASTLE LOGO button first, then
press and hold the RAPID STEAMER LOGO button for 6 seconds.

The display will show the product name with the left-most
character display or decimal point flashing.

NOTE: Must be in Program Mode (see Step 1A).

3

The display now shows the product’s water valve ON time in
seconds.

5

The display now shows the product’s water valve OFF time in
seconds.

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Programming Product Name and Water Cycle (continued)

A. Press the UP or DOWN Arrow button to change the valve

OFF time.
B. Press the RAPID STEAMER LOGO button to store the new

valve OFF time.

NOTE: Pressing the PRODUCT 3 button at any time exits the
Program Mode without storing the change.

8

A. Press the UP or DOWN Arrow button to change the number

of water cycles.
B. Press the RAPID STEAMER LOGO button to store the new

water cycle number.

NOTE: Pressing the PRODUCT 3 button at any time exits the
Program Mode without storing the change.

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Platen temperature can be set between 265° – 350°F
(129° – 176°C).

A. Press the UP or DOWN Arrow button to scroll to the desired

temperature.
B. Press the RAPID STEAMER LOGO button to store the desired

temperature.

NOTE: Pressing the PRODUCT 3 button at any time exits the
Program Mode without storing the change.

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Factory Pre-Set Temperatures

625-MCD Factory pre-set temperatures:
Filet: 305°F (151°C)
Large: 305°F (151°C)
PROD1 – 12: 305°F (151°C)

625-MFY Factory pre-set temperatures:
Filet: 350°F (176°C)
Large: 350°F (176°C)
PROD1 – 12: 350°F (176°C)

The display now shows the product’s number of on-off water
valve cycles.

9

The display now shows the current product set temperature.

11

The display now shows the time delay between when the
product is finished and when the alarm sounds.

The delay can be set for 0.0 to 10.0 seconds.
A. Press the UP or DOWN Arrow button to scroll to the desired

time delay.
B. Press the RAPID STEAMER LOGO button to store the

desired time and to exit the Program Mode.

NOTE: Pressing the PRODUCT 3 button at any time exits the
Program Mode without storing the change.

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Error Messages

Error Messages Action

No Heat Error. Call service technician.

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Cleaning — Daily PM Tasks

Turn the unit off and unplug the power cord from the electrical
receptacle. Proceed with caution, unit is still hot!

This unit is not watertight. Do not clean with a water jet/jet spray. Do not
immerse the unit in water.

Do not use abrasive materials such as scrapers, steel wool, etc. to clean
the spatula or steam chamber.

WARNING

CAUTION

While wearing protective gloves, remove the top cover by pulling
up and off the unit.

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Top C o ver

A. Wash top cover, top plate, and venturi plate in a solution of

McD

®

APSC / APC made up in the back sink.

B. Rinse with clean water, and then sanitize in a solution of

McD

®

Sink Pak Sanitizer.

C. Let air dry.

3

Use brushes to clean the water tube. Dip the brush in warm water
or deliming solution. Insert the brush about 1" into water tube and
then remove. Repeat for 30 seconds.

5

Insert brush here.

The following equipment is required:

•McD

®

All Purpose Super Concentrate (APSC)

•McD

®

Sink Pak Sanitizer McD® APC (Australia only)

•McD

®

Delimer™ (as required)

• Clean sanitized towel

• Protective (insulated) gloves

A. Remove spatula.
B. Remove the top plate

by carefully sliding it
forward and out of the
unit.

C. Remove the venturi

plate.

While wearing protective gloves:

2

Top P late

Vent ur i Pla te

Spatula

OPTIONAL: If the surface shows
signs of excessive calcium and
lime buildup, dissolve two
teaspoons of McD

®

Delimer™ in
a small container (not a drink cup)
with 100 mI of water. Pour half on
each side. Allow to sit for
5 minutes. Using a clean sanitized
towel, thoroughly rinse and wipe
the internal surfaces of the steam
chamber.

4

Wipe the steam chamber surface with a clean sanitized cloth.

Wash all external surfaces of the steamer with a solution of
McD

®

APSC / APC. Using the McD® APSC / APC spray bottle,

spray directly onto a clean sanitized towel and wipe the unit clean.

Do not spray directly on the unit or use abrasive cleaners!

Reassemble unit.

Turn the unit on. When unit is preheated, run a minimum of four
cycles to prime the unit and remove any residual cleaner.

It is recommended that the steamers go through a deliming
procedure at least once a month. Some hard water areas may
require daily, weekly, or biweekly deliming based upon actual
buildup.

CAUTION

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