Southbend Range R18-4 Service Manual

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OPERATOR’S MANUAL

Electric Counter Convection Steamer

R18-4

! WARNING

Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause property damage,

injury or death. Read the installation, operating and maintenance instructions thoroughly before

installing or servicing this equipment.

1100 Old Honeycutt Road, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526

www.southbendnc.com

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IMPORTANT NOTES FOR INSTALLATION AND OPERATION

WARNING: This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to
potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that
follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.

WARNING: Improper installation adjustment, alteration, service or
maintenance can cause property damage, injury or death. Read the
installation, operation instructions thoroughly before installing or
servicing this equipment.

WARNING: Never spray water in electrical components.

NOTICE: Unit must be level to assure proper performance.

This manual should be retained for future reference.

Intended for commercial use only. Not for household use.

It is recommended that this manual be read thoroughly and that all instructions be followed
carefully.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

DESCRIPTION PAGE

1.0 SERVICE CONNECTIONS ................................................4

2.0 INTRODUCTION ........................................................5

3.0 INSTALLATION .........................................................6

4.0 PERFORMANCE CHECK .................................................8

5.0 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS .............................................9

6.0 COOKING GUIDELINES .................................................13

7.0 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE ............................................15

8.0 TROUBLESHOOTING ...................................................18

9.0 WIRE DIAGRAMS ......................................................23

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1.0 SERVICE CONNECTIONS

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2.0 INTRODUCTION

DESCRIPTION

The model R18-4 steamer comes equipped with a standard 9 kW heating block that can be
reduced to 6 kW on single phase supplies.

Your new steamer has been designed and manufactured to meet the toughest industry
standards. The best possible workmanship and materials along with laboratory tests have been
utilized in its design.

Proper installation, care and maintenance will give you years of reliable, trouble free operation.

The R18-4 is an electric fired pressureless steam cooker. The cooking compartment is
equipped with a three-piece door with inner gasket plate isolated from the exterior surface.
Door latch operates by slam action for positive sealing of the door. Operating controls are
displayed on a front-mounted panel and include indicator lights for ready and cooking modes, a
timer to set cook times and an illuminated rocker power switch.

BASIC FUNCTIONING

The cooker is ready for operation when the READY light comes on.

At the end of the set interval, timer contacts switch to shut off the cooking operation and sounds
a signal buzzer and will maintain a safe food holding temperature at or above 150°F. The
buzzer is silenced by returning the timer dial to the OFF position. The READY light will be
illuminated.

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3.0 INSTALLATION

UNPACKING

Immediately after unpacking the steamer, check for possible shipping damage. If the steamer
is found to be damaged after unpacking, save the packaging materials and contact the carrier
within 15 days of delivery. File a claim regardless of extent of damage.

We cannot assume responsibility for damage or loss incurred in transit.

Prior to installation, verify that the electrical service agrees with the specifications on the
machine data plate which is located on the left side panel.

LOCATING

Allow space for vent and electrical connection. Minimum clearances for proper air circulation is
0" on the sides and 3" on the back. Allow adequate access for servicing.

LEVELLING

Using a spirit level, adjust the feet to level the unit, front to back and side to side. The unit must
be level for proper operation. Warranty will be void for improper installation.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

WARNING: The unit must be electrically grounded and comply with
local codes, or in the absence of local codes with the national
electrical code ANSI/NFPA to latest edition. Canadian installation
must comply with CSA Standard (C22.2 No. 109-M1981 General
Requirements Canadian Electrical Code, Part II 109-M1981) for
commercial cooking appliances.

WARNING: Disconnect electrical power supply and place a tag at
the disconnect switch to indicate that you are working on circuit.

Use copper wire suitable for at least 200° Fahrenheit (90° Celsius).
The steamer must be grounded. The wiring diagram is located on
the right side panel as you face the unit.

Make electrical connection through the 1-1/8" (29 mm) diameter hole provided using 3/4" (19
mm) trade size conduit. Refer to the wiring diagram located inside the right side panel. Use
90°C minimum insulated wire.

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3.0 INSTALLATION (Continued)

PLUMBING CONNECTIONS

WARNING: Plumbing connections must comply with applicable
sanitary, safety and plumbing codes.

Connect the water supply line to the 3/8" compression tube inlet. The 3/8" water line supplies
water to the cavity to generate steam or the user can manually supply water by filling through the
cavity door. A manual shutoff valve must be provided convenient to the steamer.

DRAIN CONNECTIONS

The drain connection is a 3/8-NPT female connection. Do not make any solid connections to
drains or others.

CAUTION: In order to avoid any back pressure in the steamer, do
not connect solidly to any drain connection.

WATER CONDITION

For best results Crown recommends that the water supply meet the following specification:

Hardness: Less than 2 grains or 35 ppm.
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS): Less than 60 ppm.
PH Factor: 7.0 to 7.5

This degree of hardness can easily be obtained with the use of a properly maintained water
softener.

VENT HOOD

Some local codes may require the steamer to be located under an exhaust hood. It is
recommended that this steamer be located under an exhaust hood to remove excess steam
during cooking operations.

Information on the construction and installation of ventilating hood may be obtained from the
standard for “Vapor Removal for Cooking Equipment”, NFPA No. 96 (Latest Edition).

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4.0 PERFORMANCE CHECK

WARNING: The steamer and its parts are hot. Use care when
operating, cleaning or servicing the steamer. The cooking
compartment contains live steam and hot water. Stay clear while
opening the door.

Once the steamer has been installed, thoroughly test the steamer before operation.

1. Check that door opens and closes for proper operation.

2. Inspect the door gasket to ensure there is no damage.

3. Check that without water in the steamer, that the low water alarm comes on within 10
minutes of a cold start.

4. Open compartment door and pour in water up to the “Water Level” mark located at back of
compartment or allow the unit to automatically fill with water when connected to a water
supply.

5. Set the power switch to ON and set the timer to the OFF position.

6. Close door and wait approximately 10 minutes for the READY indicator to illuminate which
will indicate the unit is up to proper operating temperature.

7. Open the door to verify the cavity has reached cooking temperature. Water in the bottom
of the cooking cavity should be close to boiling temperature.

8. Set the timer to 5 minutes and close the door to initiate the cooking cycle. The COOKING
indicator should illuminate. Allow the timed cooking cycle to complete, verifying that the
end of cycle buzzer sounds and the COOKING indicator is out. The ‘READY’ light will
illuminate.

BEFORE FIRST USE

Clean the protective oils from all surfaces of the steamer. Use a non-corrosive, grease
dissolving commercial cleaner, following manufacturer’s directions. Rinse thoroughly and wipe
dry with a soft clean cloth.

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.

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