Southbend GSX-5HE, GSX-7HE, GSX-10HE General Manual
A Middleby Company
GAS CONVECTION STEAMER
HIGH EFFICIENCY/PERFORMANCE
5, 7, 10 AND 16 PAN CAPACITY
Model
GSX-5HE
GSX-7HE
GSX-10HE
GSX-16HE
Compartment Pan Capacity
1
2
2
2
1-5 Pans (2 1/2”)
1-7 Pans (2 1/2”)
1-10 Pans (2 1/2”)
1-16 Pans (2 1/2”)
Standard Features
- Stainless steel construction -including cabinet and generators
- Electronic ignition
- Coved interior corners
- Automatic generator blow down
- Delime mode power setting
- Deliming port is located at the front of the generator for easy access
to allow cleaning of the tank
- Split water connections for simple hook up for a treated water
system.
- Left side access panel
- Thermostatically controlled drain
- Single drain connection
- Safety relief valve
- Separate controls and generator for each compartment
Job Item#
GSX-10HE
CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS
Southbend convection steamer with individual gas steam
generators for each cavity. The GSX-5HE has a single cavity
with a 5 pan capacity; GSX-7HE has two compartments: (1) 3pan and (1) 4-pan; GSX-10HE has two compartments: (2) 5pans; GCX-16HE has two compartments: (2) 8-pans. The
steamer shall be constructed of satin finish stainless steel
type #304. The cooking chamber is a one piece all welded,
#316 stainless steel with coved corners. The heavy duty door
shall have an inner liner of stainless steel with a full perimeter
gasket seal, an outer liner of one piece all welded stainless
steel, and a positive lock and seal mechanism with spring
release. Each compartment shall be provided with
removable stainless steel pan supports. A stainless steel
drip trough shall be integrally connected to drain to collect
condensate when the doors are opened.
The control housing shall be constructed of stainless steel
with a full access removable panel. Each compartment shall
have individual controls which include an illuminated three
way power switch (ON/OFF/Delime), a pilot ready light, a pilot
cooking light, an ignition light, a 60-minute electric timer which
sounds an audible signal at the end of the cooking cycle,
solid state generator controls and electronic ignition for each
generator. Steam flow to the cooking chamber shall be cut off
when the door is opened and reactivated when the door is
closed. Steamers are mounted on a 24” stainless steel
cabinet base (GCX-16HE is mounted on a 36” cabinet base)
with exterior hinged door and 6” stainless steel adjustable
legs -bullet feet on front and flanged on rear. The cabinet
houses the generator(s), automatic blow down and drain box.
AGA/CGA Certified and NSF Approved.
WATER QUALITY STATEMENT
Water quality is the major factor affecting the performance of your appliance. If you are unsure of water quality, consult a local
water treatment specialist and have the water analyzed. Your water supply must be within these general guidelines:
Water which fails to meet these standards should be treated by installation of water conditioner.
FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THIS APPLIANCE DUE TO POOR WATER QUALITY IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY
Total dissolved solids - less than 60 PPM
Total alkalinity - less than 20 PPM
Silica - less than 13 PPM
Chlorine -less than 1.5 PPM
pH Factor -7.0-8.5
Form GSX-HE
A Middleby Company
05/04 Printed in USA
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