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B. CONTROL PANELS
The standard dial timer control panel (illustrated in Figure 2-8) has a mechanical timer that uses a
“SureCook” temperature compensation circuit, which allows the timer to count down only while the cooking
compartment is at cooking temperature. An optional ON/OFF control panel (illustrated in Figure 2-9) is also
available. The ON/OFF Control Panel, operates exactly like the dial timer control model in manual mode,
except a selector switch is used to change the steamer from the standby heat mode to the cooking mode.
1. Dial Timer Control Panel
a. Cooking Operations – Dial Timer Control Panel
For safe, efficient operation of the steamer, the operator must, at a minimum, comply with all
cautions, warnings and instructions in the detailed operating procedures and be familiar with the
control panel shown in Figure 2-8. The operator must be familiar with all the operating features
explained in this manual before attempting to operate the steamer.
b. Manual and Timed Modes
The steamer has two operating modes: manual and timed. The TIMED/MANUAL rocker switch
selects the operating mode. Pressing the MANUAL end of the switch selects the manual operating
mode. Pressing the TIMED end of the switch selects the timed operating mode. Cooking
procedures are slightly different for each mode.
1). Manual Mode
The manual mode provides continuous steaming operation. The operator starts and stops steaming
operations manually. See the Operating and Cooking Procedure – Manual mode in Chapter 2,
Section C, Part 2 for more information. A thermostat controlled “SureCook” indicator light located on
the control panel indicates that the cooking compartment has not yet reached optimum cooking
temperature.
2). Timed Mode
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The timer provides timed control of steaming operations. The timer starts and stops
steaming operations.
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The mechanical timer control uses a “SureCook “ temperature compensation circuit that
effects only the timer. When operating, the timer ONLY COUNTS DOWN WHILE THE
COOKING COMPARTMENT IS AT AN EFFICIENT COOKING TEMPERATURE. This
provides totally automatic control of the steaming operation and assures uniform cooking
as the timer automatically compensates for food product defrosting and/or compartment
heat up time. Whenever the steamer is not at an efficient cooking temperature, the
compensation feature interrupts the countdown of the timer and the “SureCook” light is
illuminated.
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To use the timer, simply set the timer to the desired time. The steamer will begin cooking
as soon as the timer is set. When the timer reaches zero the steaming functions will
automatically end and a buzzer will sound for 3 seconds to alert the operator that cooking
is complete. The cooking compartment will then revert to the standby-heating mode until
the next timing cycle is started.
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Note the mechanical timer will not function when the Timed/Manual switch is set to
Manual, although the “SureCook
” light will still illuminate to indicate that the cooking
compartment is not yet at optimum cooking temperature.