Market Forge Industries Cookware ST-3E ユーザーズマニュアル
1
INTRODUCTION
DESCRIPTION:
The Steam-Tech represents the latest in counter top
steam technology, designed to apply the benefits of
steam cooking to today’s health-conscious menus. Ideal
for batch cooking, à-la-carte and rethermalization of
individual entrées, the Steam- Tech puts the power of
steam on your countertop. The Steam-Tech is a pres-
sureless steam cooker consisting of:
3-pan or 6-pan cavity
Electric pressureless generator (9, or 14kW inputs)
Controls - mechanical or electronic
Cleaning indicator
Optional hold feature
These features and functions will be discussed in great-
er detail in the initial systems inspection section on page
7.
A “clean generator” light indicates when it’s time to de-
lime. Generators can be easily cleaned from the outside
of the cooking compartment, through a port on top.
A “close-coupled” steam generator system gives quick
start-ups and efficient steam transfer to the cooking
compartment, without the use of fans or expensive blow-
er motors. In tests for energy efficiency and cooking
times performed in accordance with ASTM standards,
the Steam Tech™ yielded impressive results over other
similar counter top steamers.
With an optional “hold” feature, your Steam Tech™ will
keep cooked foods at 160°F until you are ready to serve,
giving you more time between cooking and serving - it’s
a Market Forge exclusive.
As your operation grows, so does your Steam Tech™.
By stacking multiple Steam Tech™ models, you can ac-
commodate up to 10 pans, creating a complete high-out-
put steam cooking system.
BASIC FUNCTIONING:
To begin operation, the power switch is pressed into the
on position, illuminating the power light. This opens the
water feed solenoid valve to the steam generator. Once
the appropriate water levels have been reached, the
heating element is energized. When the water in the
steam generator has reached 195°F, the green ready
light, is illuminated, indicating that the unit is now ready
to make steam and all controls are functional.
A steaming mode is selected, with the timer/selector
switch. For continuous steam, set the selector timer
knob to the “constant steam” position (the green area
of the selector/timer switch). The cooker will continue
to steam until the switch is moved to the “off” position.
If you desire a timed steam cooking cycle, just set the
timer knob to the cook time (up to 60 minutes).
In the timed steam mode, the cooker will create steam
for the duration of time you have set. Once the timer
reaches the end of its cycle (0 minutes) the buzzer will
sound. The buzzer is silenced by returning the timer
knob to the “off” position, which ceases the steaming
function. The generator will continue to idle at 195°F.
For units equipped with the optional digital timer, please
refer to the optional digital control timer section on page
7 for basic explanation.
For units equipped with the optional steam and hold fea-
ture, an additional mode selector switch is used to place
the cooker into the hold mode. At the completion of the
cooking cycle, place the timer knob to the “off” position
and then place the hold switch to the “on” position.
The hold feature is controlled by a separate thermo-
stat with an additional temperature gauge mounted just
above the control panel. The unit will now act as a hold-
ing cabinet until you call for steam again. During this
time, the generator will continue to idle at 195°F.
Your new cooker is equipped with a clean generator light
which automatically illuminates when the steam genera-
tor has accumulated mineral build-up. When the clean
light is “on” this indicates that the heating element has
reached a point where it is not safe to operate the steam-
er without cleaning the generator and electric heater. To
prevent heater burn-out, the steam generator must be
cleaned (Refer to the trouble-shooting and maintenance
sections of this manual).
Steam or hot water leaving the unit is drained out the
rear of the cooking cavity. Your unit is equipped with a
drain water cooling system which adds cold water to this
discharge. The cold water cools the hot discharge below
140°F which is suitable for standard drain lines. (Note:
Do not use PVC or CPVC for drain piping.)
SERVICE:
Required service, both preventative and corrective, is
explained in trouble-shooting and maintenance sec-
tions. Should repairs be required, a network of Autho-
rized Agencies is available to assist with prompt service.
A current Directory of Authorized Service Agencies may
be obtained by contacting:
Market Forge Industries, Inc.
Everett, Massachusetts 02149-4403
Telephone: (617) 387-4100 • Toll Free: (866) 698-3188
Fax: (617) 387-4456 • Outside MA Fax: (800) 227-2659
custserv@mfii.com • www.mfii.com
The Model and Serial Numbers must be referenced
when corresponding with Market Forge. The data plate
containing the serial number is located on the top front
of the steamer (body panel).