Stellar Polaris User Manual

Operator’s Manual

Installation

Operation

Maintenance

Warranty

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Operator’s Manual Table of Contents

Catering Steamer

For Your Safety

Laminated Operator Warnings & Cautions...................................................................................1

Warnings, Cautions and Notes........................................................................................................1

Safe Use of your Polaris Steamer...................................................................................................1

Warnings..........................................................................................................................................1

Cautions...........................................................................................................................................1

Notes ......................................................................................................................................................1

1. Introduction

A. Product description ......................................................................................................................2

B. Safety features.............................................................................................................................2

I. High Limit shutoff ..................................................................................................................2

II. Water sensor.........................................................................................................................2

C. Dimensions..................................................................................................................................2

D. Contacting Stellar.........................................................................................................................2

I. Service request.........................................................................................................................2

II. Email, customer service............................................................................................................2

III. Replacement parts....................................................................................................................2

2. Installation

A. Damage inspection...................................................................................................................3

B. Unpacking/removal from packaging .........................................................................................3

C. Pan racks..................................................................................................................................3

D. Drain hose ................................................................................................................................3

E. Rating plate location.................................................................................................................3

F. Electrical diagrams ...................................................................................................................3

G. Venting .....................................................................................................................................3

H. Air intake...................................................................................................................................3

I. Pan racks..................................................................................................................................3

J. Physical location of steamer.....................................................................................................3

K. Ball drain valve .........................................................................................................................3

L. Leveling ………………………………………………………………………………………………...3

M. Rack installation .....................................................................................................................3

N. Recommended water quality ...................................................................................................3

O. Function tests/inspection ..........................................................................................................3

P. Start up procedure....................................................................................................................4

3. Operation

A. Add water...................................................................................................................................5

B. Gas connection ..........................................................................................................................5

C. Condensate trough.....................................................................................................................5

D. Power on / heat up.....................................................................................................................5

E. Door operation............................................................................................................................5

F. Pan rack combinations...............................................................................................................5

G. Shut down, draining, cleaning ....................................................................................................6

H. Maintenance and service ...........................................................................................................7

4. Steam cooking guidelines

A. Cooking with atmospheric/pressureless steam ..........................................................................7

B. Recommended uses ..................................................................................................................7

C. Tips on cooking frozen pr oduct ..................................................................................................7

D. Blanching....................................................................................................................................7

E. Tips on pan use..........................................................................................................................8

F. Other helpful hints......................................................................................................................8

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FOR YOUR SAFETY

WARNING: Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity
of this or any other appliance.

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.

LAMINATED OPERATOR WARNINGS & CAUTIONS:

the laminated card with Quick and Easy Operating Instructions in view of the operator. For instructions
in Spanish or French, please contact Stellar (866-698-3188).

Warnings, Cautions and Notes: P

HAS BEEN INSTRUCTED ON ITS PROPER AND SAFE USE, AND HAS READ AND UNDERSTANDS ALL WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND
NOTES IN THIS MANUAL.

Safe use of your
WARNINGs:

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1. Drain hose must be connected to ball valve and placed in a water receptacle (bucket, floor sink, or
floor drain) before opening drain valve.

LEASE MAKE CERTAIN THAT EVERY OPERATOR OF THIS PIECE OF EQUIPMENT

Steamer:

This should be visible for easy reference. Place

2. Failure to shut the steamer door adequately can cause the door to pop open wh en in operation.
Close door firmly.

3. Do not store any flammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity of this appliance.

4. The steamer must be level in order for the water level float to function properly.

5. If during the operation of this appliance, the smell of gas is present, turn gas control knob to the
“off” position and shut off gas supply to the steamer. Contact Stellar Steam (866-698-3188) or your
service technician.

6. The reservoir water may be very hot. It is advisable to let the water cool down prior to draining.
Leaving the door open will aid cooling.

7. Inspect vent flue and steam vent pipe daily to assure both are clear of obstruction before use.

8. The cooking chamber is designed to retain heat. It may still be hot to the touch when cleaning.
Wear protective gloves, or wait for the surface to cool before cleaning. Do not add water to a hot,
empty cooking chamber until unit has cooled down, or damage may result.

9. The Polaris Catering Steamer can be stored indoors, but be sure that the propane (LP) cylinders are
secured outdoors. DO NOT operate the steamer indoors.

CAUTIONs:

1. Do not use utensils, steel wool, or other harsh abrasives to clean your steamer. Scratching may
occur.

2. Do not use any abrasive cleaners, utensils or scrubbers on the non-stick coating. Use vinegar and
water or Stellar supplied cleaner to clean reservoir. Nylon bristle brushes or soft sponges are
recommended

3. Do not add water to a hot dry cooking chamber. Damage to the interior may result. If the cooking
chamber has run dry, let it cool before refilling.

NOTEs:

These labels are to assist the operator with proper operation of this equipment. NOTEs do

not present a hazard to the operator or the equipment.

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1. Introduction
A. Product description: Congratulations on purchasing the Stellar Polaris Catering Steamer.

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The
cooking chamber of the
and drain hose are provided for easy safe draining.

The
10” W.C. of propane gas.

CAUTION: Do not use utensils, steel wool, or other harsh abrasives to clean your steamer.
Scratching of the interior finish may occur.

B. Safety features: As with any cooking process, or with any piece of commercial cooking

equipment, there are potential hazards to both the operator and the piece of equipment if care
is not taken. In designing the Stellar Polaris steamer, we have built in safety features that will
protect against many of these potential hazards, but

ADHERENCE TO ALL WARNINGS ARE NECESSARY TO INSURE THE SAFETY OF USERS.

I) High Limit shutoff: If the steamer runs dry the burners will shut down.
II) Water sensor: A water level float switch is located in the float box behind the left side

WARNING: Failure to shut the steamer door adequately can cause the door to pop open when in

operation. Close door firmly.

C. Dimensions:

External dimensions are 24” wide x 26-1/4” high x 28-3/4” deep (plus vent pipe and flue). The
unit is mounted on a cart. The cart height (including casters) is 34-1/2”. The overall height of
the unit mounted on the cart is 60-3/4” high.

D. Contacting Stellar: email [e-mail], call Toll Free 1-866-698-3188, or

fax [phone].

I) Service Requests: If you have a problem with your steamer, please call Stellar toll free at

II) E-mail/Customer Service: For information on sales, technical questions, optional

III) Replacement Parts: Replacement parts may be ordered from the authorized distributor

is a single compartment model steamer featuring pressureless steam cooking. The

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is treated with a scratch resistant non-stick surface. A ball valve

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Catering Steamer has a burner-firing rate of 29,500 BTU/hr at a manifold pressure of

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access panel. The float box is connected to the main cooking chamber. If the water level
goes below the appropriate level, the burners will shut down.

[phone], during and after business hours (Eastern Time) to arrange for service.

accessories, or future products please feel free to e-mail [e-mail].

in your area. To find an authorized distributor, check the list at the back of this manual or
call the factory [phone] or e-mail [e-mail].

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2. Installation
A. Damage inspection: Reporting shipping damage is the responsibility of the purchaser. Do not

discard packaging if filing a freight damage claim. Upon receipt of steamer immediately inspect

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the exterior of packaging for damage. Inspect the exterior of the Stellar
shipping damage.

B. Unpacking/removal from packaging: To remove the steamer from the packaging, carefully

cut the strapping.

C. Pan racks: shipped installed inside the steamer (DO NOT DISCARD).
D. Drain hose: shipped inside the steamer is the hose used for draining the steamer. DO NOT

DISCARD.

E. Rating plate location: The rating plate is located on top of the steamer in the left front

corner. Copy the serial number(s) onto the front cover of this manual for easy reference.

F. Electrical Diagrams: The electrical diagrams are located on the inside of the left side access

panel.

G. Venting: The appliance must be operated outdoors in an adequately ventilated area. Failure to

do so could result in component failure and the introduction of unwanted flue gasses into the
work area.

H. Air intake: The air intake to the burners in the bottom of the unit should not be obstructed in

any manner.

I. Make sure the pan racks installed inside the steamer have not become dislodged during

shipping.

J. Physical location of steamer: 98% of all maintenance and service can be done from the

front or left side. The Polaris catering steamer must be operated outdoors. Si x inch clearances
from adjacent equipment on the left and right sides and rear are recommended.

WARNING: Do not store any flammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity of this appliance

for visible

NOTE: A location near a water source and a drain is useful, but not nece ssary.

K. Ball valve drain: Drain is activated by manual ball valve on the lower left front of steamer.

Turn counterclockwise to open, clockwise to close. Drain hose, supplied with steamer, must be
connected to threaded ball valve drain and placed into a bucket or near a floor drain before
opening. If draining into a bucket, remember that the cooking chamber can hold 2-1/2 gallons
of hot water.

L. Leveling: Once the steamer has been put into position for use, the unit should be levele d side

to side and front to back. We recommend using a level to insure proper operation.

WARNING: The steamer must be level in order for the water level float switch to function properly.

M. Rack installation: Two pan support racks have been included with the steamer. The front and

back can be distinguished by the location of the pan stops in the back. To install, simply slide the
left side rack into the cooking chamber, and hook the mounting brackets over the pre-installed
rack screws at the top, making sure that the pan stop is at the rear of the unit. Repeat this
process for the right side pan rack. These racks are designed to be removed easily for cleaning.

N. Recommended water quality: Stellar does not require filtered water for operation. Tap

water is fine to use. However, it is important to properly clean your water reservoir at least
daily (see Cleaning your Steamer, page 6).

O. Function tests/inspection: Once your steamer is in place and properly leveled, test the unit

to make sure it is functioning properly.

NOTE: Complete the following procedure, then drain and refill the reservoir prior to cooking.

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