MAINTENANCE
GENERAL
This section contains both preventive and corrective maintenance information. Preventive
maintenance may be performed by maintenance personnel at the establishment in which the
cooker is installed.It is recommended that user personnel never attempt to make repairs or
replacements to the equipment Assistance in service methods or a current directory of
authorized agencies may be obtained from Market Forge Co.
DAILY CLEANING
After each period of daily operation (more frequently as required to maintain cleanliness) the
cooker should be thoroughly cleaned by completing the following steps:
1. Remove all pan supports by lifting up and off mounting studs and remove the drain screen
from the lower left comer of each compartment Wash with warm water and detergent, rinse
and set aside for reassembly.
2. Wash cooking compartment interior using warm water and detergent rinse and dry
thoroughly.
3. Replace pan supports and drain screens, leave doors ajar.
4. Remove wash and rinse drain trough.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
A good preventive maintenance program begins with the daily cleaning procedure
described above. Additional preventive maintenance operations are presented in
this section. In establishments which employ full-time maintenance personnel, the
tasks described can be assigned to them. For other installations tasks requiring
mechanical or electrical experience must be performed by an authorized service
agency. The following paragraphs set forth minimum preventive maintenance
procedures which must be completed periodically to assure continued trouble free
operation.
CAUTION
Under no circumstances should hardware (or parts) be replaced with a different size
or type other than as specified in the parts list. The hardware used in the cooker has
been selected or designed specifically for its application and the use of other
hardware may damage the equipment present a safety hazard and will void any
warranty.
DOOR ADJUSTMENT
This unit is equipped with a positive slam action type latch mechanism that is factory
set and permanently secured. In the event of a steam leak between the gasket and
the face of the cooker, the gasket should be adjusted to provide an air tight joint To
reset the gasket proceed as follows:
1. Close the door.
2. Pre-heat cooker compartment This will simulate actual cooking conditions. It is
recommended that this adjustment be made on a heated unit
3. Inspect the door and observe escaping steam.
4. Loosen the four adjustment screws located on the right and left ends of the door.
5. Press door against cooker body by maintaining moderate pressure against the
outer door. This will engage the gasket firmly with the face of the cooker. Tighten
the four adjustment screws-
If, after performing the described adjustment the seal is not tight replace the gasket
Note- Should the latch/striker mechanism become inoperative the component parts are
replaceable.
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