Culinary Arts and Management Workbook

Compartment Pressure Steamer

Principle Uses

• Cooking or reheating foods by direct contact with super heated steam

Special Characteristics

• Steam is generated from a boiler
• Cooking and reheating times are substantially reduced

Operating Hints

• Cooking begins when all air has been discharged from compartment
• Manually release pressure at the end of cooking period
• Use caution to remove food when pressure returns to zero
• The compartment must have a tight gasket seal to function properly

Cleaning

• Daily with mild detergent solution
• Remove grates and make sure drain is not obstructed
• Scrub gasket and check for hardening or damage
• Leave door ajar when not in use to prevent damage to gasket