Star Manufacturing NFS Operation Manual

FOOD

STEAMER

MODEL

NFS

Installation and

Operation

Instructions

2M-Z1198 Rev. C 2/13/2006

NFS

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These symbols are intended to alert the user to the presence of
important operating and maintenance instructions in the manual
accompanying the appliance.

RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

NOTICE

Using any part other than genuine Star factory supplied parts relieves the
manufacturer of all liability.

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

Due to periodic changes in designs, methods, procedures, policies and
regulations, the specifi cations contained in this sheet are subject to change
without notice. While Star Manufacturing exercises good faith efforts to provide
information that is accurate, we are not responsible for errors or omissions
in information provided or conclusions reached as a result of using the
specifi cations. By using the information provided, the user assumes all risks in
connection with such use.

MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS

Contact your local authorized service agent for service or required maintenance. Please record the model
number, serial number, voltage and purchase date in the area below and have it ready when you call to

ensure faster service.

SAFETY SYMBOL

Model No.

Serial No.

Voltage

Purchase Date

Business 8:00 am to 4:30 p.m. Central Standard Time
Hours:

Telephone: [phone] Local [phone]
Fax: [phone] Local [phone]

E-mail [e-mail]

[e-mail]
[e-mail]

Website: www.star-mfg.com

The Star Service Help Desk

Authorized Service Agent

Reference the listing provided with the unit

or

for an updated listing go to:

Website: www.star-mfg.com
E-mail [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone] Local [phone]

Mailing Address: Star Manufacturing International Inc.

10 Sunnen Drive
St. Louis, MO 63143
U.S.A

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION

This equipment is designed and sold for commercial use only by personnel trained and

experienced in its operation and is not sold for consumer use in and around the home nor
for use directly by the general public in food service locations.

Before using your new equipment, read and understand all the instructions & labels

associated with the unit prior to putting it into operation. Make sure all people associated
with its use understand the units operation & safety before they use the unit.

All shipping containers should be checked for freight damage both visible and concealed.

This unit has been tested and carefully packaged to insure delivery of your unit in perfect
condition. If equipment is received in damaged condition, either apparent or concealed, a
claim must be made with the delivering carrier.

Concealed damage or loss - if damage or loss is not apparent until after equipment is

unpacked, a request for inspection of concealed damage must be made with carrier within
15 days. Be certain to retain all contents plus external and internal packaging materials for

inspection. The carrier will make an inspection and will supply necessary claim forms.

These models are equipped for the voltage and wattage indicated on the nameplate. These
units are designed to operate on alternating current (A.C.), two wire single phase service only
and are equipped with an approved lead in cord set with a three prong grounding type plug.

DO NOT CONNECT TO DIRECT CURRENT (D.C.).

INSTALLATION

For your protection, we recommend that a qualied electrician install this appliance.
The electrician should be familiar with electrical installations and your local electrical requirements.

Proper connections and power supply are essential for efcient performance. The supply circuit

should be properly fused as required by local electrical code.

OPERATING PROCEDURE

Connect your food freshener to a 120 volt A.C. wall outlet and be sure the metal frame of the

appliance is grounded. Pull out the lower drawer to where it stops and ll the pan with distilled

water. Using anything other than distilled water can damage the unit. Turn switch on but do
not start to use until pilot light goes out. Your Steamer will not be hot enough to work properly
until the pilot light goes out. Do not pump when cold or below required temperature.

Open the top food drawer and place food in the pan. Close the drawer and pump the handle
the required amount of times to heat food. See the preparing instructions listed on page 5.
After

pumping and waiting the proper time required to heat food, open the drawer and remove
food. Never pump over four times and always wait 30 seconds before pumping again. Over
pumping will or can damage the steam chamber and will not heat food any faster. The drawer
should be kept closed when not in use. When not in operation, turn off the power switch.

See the Operating & Food Preparing Instructions on Page 5 for more information.

CAUTION

USE ONLY DISTILLED WATER, TAP WATER CAN DAMAGE THE UNIT.

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CLEANING

CAUTION

DO NOT USE SOAP OR DETERGENT TO CLEAN STEAM CHAMBER.

To remove water pan, pull out lower drawer until it stops, then press in on the stops on each

side and pull the pan all the way out. Clean pan and bafes. The food pan is removable by

pulling
out as far as it will go, then raise up the catches on the tracks and pull forward.

the drawer out and lifting up on the pan. To remove the food pan drawer frame, pull

PLUG AND GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

For your protection, this appliance is equipped with a three conductor cord having a grounding
type plug. If you use an adaptor be sure your system is grounded. Then connect the green
wire of the adaptor to a mounting screw of the receptacle. For ungrounded systems, attach

the green wire of the adaptor to a known permanent ground.

MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS

Contact the factory or one of its representatives or a local service company for service or
maintenance if required.

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