Southbend R2 manual

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    First in Cooking Built go Last. southbend A MIDDLEBY COMPANY IMPORTANT FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Please complete this information and retain this manual for the lie of the equipment. MODEL # SERIAL # DATE PURCHASED OPERATOR’S MANUAL INSTALLATION OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS w COUNTERTOP CONVECTION STEAMER MODEL: R2 AWARNING improper installa[...]

  • Page 2

    Congratulations! You have purchased one of the finest pieces of heavy-duty commercial cooking equipment on the market. You will find that your new equipment, like all Southbend equipment, has been designed and manufactured to meet the tough- est standards in the industry. Each piece of Southbend equipment is carefully engineered and designs are ver[...]

  • Page 3

    SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Before installing and operating this equipment, be sure everyone involved in its operation is fully trained and aware of precau- tions. Accidents and problems can be caused by failure to follow fundamental rules and precautions. The following symbols, found throughout this manual, alert you to potentially dangerous conditions to [...]

  • Page 4

    NOTE: Not for Scale. For Dimensional Purposes Only. k-G- FRONT VIEW +-D- -c 4 SIDE VIEW rc- MINIMUM CLEARANCE F TOP VIEW %% Electric connection - terminal block 6& Drain 1 l/4” o.d., leave open, do not connect to floor drain 5 Cold water inlet l/4”, 30 p.s.i. min.-60 p.s.i. max. DIMENSIONS: ( ) = Millimeters Width Height DEPTH DRAIN WATER /[...]

  • Page 5

    NOTICE Floor drain must be located outside the confines of the equipment base. Southbend 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. NOTICE These procedures must be followe[...]

  • Page 6

    ELECTRICAL CONNECTION: Electrical diagrams are located inside right compartment on back side of right side cover. Be sure that the input voltage and phase match the requirements shown on the serial plate. A positive ground connection is essential. ELECTRICAL: A field connection Tem%nal Block is located at the rear of the unit, lower left side. A ho[...]

  • Page 7

    NOTE: This unit has one power supply for controls and elements, as well as one ground wire. A POSITIVE GROUND CONNECTION IS ESSENTIAL. DO NOT ALLOW ANY TAMPERING OR ADJUSTMENT OF ANY CONTROL OR WIRING. THE UNIT IS FAC- TORY SET. ADJUSTMENT OF ANY INTERNAL COMPONENT OTHER THAN THE FIELD TERMINAL BLOCK CAN VOID THE WARRANTY. ELECTRICAL CONNECTION NOT[...]

  • Page 8

    WATER SPECIFICATION: To meet warranty requirements, supply water must meet the following specification: Pressure: 30 to 60 psi Total Dissolved Solids (TDS): 60 PPM Hardness: 2 Grains or 35 PPM pH Factor: 7.0 to 7.5 DRAIN LINE: The drain line connection size from the unit is 1” NPT (32 mm). Position the unit near, but not on top of, an open floor [...]

  • Page 9

    NOTICE Local codes regarding installation vary greatly from one area to another. The National Fire Protection Association, Inc. states in its NFPA 96 latest edition that local codes are “authority having jurisdiction” when it comes to installation requirements for equipment. Therefore, installations should comply with all local codes. EXHAUST F[...]

  • Page 10

    4. If unit is to be installed on a counter top or other surface without using legs, the unit must be sealed to the surface to prevent any water, grease, etc. from accumulating under the steamer. The steamer can be bolted to the counter but will still have to be sealed. The installer may use G.E. or DOW CORNING RTV type sealant. (Consult local code [...]

  • Page 11

    THEORY OF OPERATION Compared to other steam cookers with complicated boilers, the R2 is a very simple machine. immersion elements are installed on the left side of the cavity and when water covers the elements, water starts to boil and turn to steam. There is no pressure in this unit. The SteamMaster R2 is designed to provide quick heat-up from a c[...]

  • Page 12

    SUGGESTED COOKING TIMES: Timer settings are for general guidance only. Differences in food quality, size, shape, freshness, load size and degree of doneness desired must be considered and adjustments made in time if necessary. PRODUCT WEIGHT PORTIONS COOKING TIME (Minutes) PAN USED Asparagus Fresh 3% lbs. 14 (4 oz.) 8-10 Full/Perforated Frozen Spea[...]

  • Page 13

    PRODUCT Meats Corned Beef Hot Dogs, Thawed Hot Dogs, Frozen Fowl Boneless Chicken Breast Tamales, Frozen Tortilla, Frozen 8-Inch Beef Ravioli, Frozen WEIGHT PORTIONS 6% Ibs. 18 (6 oz.) 5 Ibs. 40 (2 oz.) 5 Ibs. 40 (2 oz.) 4’12 Ibs. 12 (6 oz.) 3 Ibs. 12 (4 oz.) 4 Tortillas 4 COOKING TIME (Minutes) 2 hours 5 10 15 20 45 Seconds PAN USED Full Full/Pe[...]

  • Page 14

    Adding salt to the water for eggs cooked in the shell makes the cooking water more efficient and faster at its job. If the egg cracks, the white is cooked at the crack and is sealed right away. To avoid green yolk (which is a deposit of iron sulfide) chill the eggs immediately after removing from the steamer by plunging them into a cold water bath [...]

  • Page 15

    MAINTENANCE Southbend equipment is sturdily constructed of the best quality materials and is designed to provide durable service when treated with ordinary care. To expect the best performance, your equipment must be maintained in good condition and cleaned daily. Naturally, the periods for this care and cleaning depend on the amount and degree of [...]

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    MAINTENANCE A WARNING BURNHAZARD ~ For proper and safe operation, this steamer must be cleaned daily. Be sure the overflow pipe is not clogged before operating. A clogged pipe could cause too much hot water to enter the steamer thereby creating a BURN HAZARD when the door is being opened. Clean this steamer daily as described in this manual. Failur[...]

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    ADJUSTMENTS NOTICE Service work should be performed only by a qualified technician who is experienced in, and knowledgeable of, the operation of commercial gas, electric, and steam cooking equipment. Contact the Authorized Service Agency for reliable service, dependable advice or other assistance, and for genuine factory parts. Warranty will be voi[...]

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    PARTS -- ACCESSORIES Genuine Pms Pmlecr YOU ALL-Ways! NOTICE INSTALLATION OF OTHER THAN GENUINE SOUTHBEND PARTS WILL VOID THE WARRANTY ON THIS EQUIPMENT. The serial plate with voltage, model, and serial information is located on the right side of the steamer cavity on the upper rear comer. On single units a second tag is located on the face of the [...]

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    No QUIB~RRANTY m If a customer calls with a problem involving any Southbend product, we will rectify it, no charge: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. m 0ur”No Quibble” Warranty means there will be no charge to the customer for the call, parts, travel or for premium time. If the problem turns out that the unit is unplugged, the cir[...]

  • Page 20

    SOUTHBEND LIMITED WARRANTY Southbend warrants that the equipment, as supplied by the factory to the original purchasers, is free from defects in materials and workmanship. Should any part thereof become defective as a result of normal use within the period and limits defined below, then at the option of Southbend such parts will be repaired or repl[...]

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    A MIDDLEBY COMPANY SOUTHSEND Cwtfication NO. FM25780 REGISTERED TO IS0 9001 CERTIFICATE NO. A.2062 Southbend Registered to IS0 9001 A product with the Southbend name incorporates the best in durability and low maintenance. We all recognize however, that replacement parts and occasional professional service may be necessary to extend the useful iife[...]