Antunes, AJ TBS-1X Owner's Manual - page 12
TACO BELL STEAMER TBS-2X & TBS-1X
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P/N 1010698 Rev. E 03/04
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TACO BELL STEAMER TBS-2X & TBS-1X
P/N 1010698 Rev. E 03/04
Monthly Maintenance
Your steamer utilizes an open steam generator. Water
sprayed onto the generator surface flashes into steam
immediately, but the minerals in the water do not
steam; they stay on the generator surface.
A small
amount of mineral deposits are needed for proper
operation, but a build-up of excessive mineral deposits
causes poor steaming efficiency, excessive moisture
(wet steam) and will eventually severely retard the
steaming action completely.
CLEANING STEAM GENERATOR
1. Turn the Rocker Switch (power On/Off) to OFF,
unplug the power cord(s), and allow the unit to
cool down before proceeding.
2. Remove Top Cover from unit.
3. Remove wing nut and Generator cover (Figure 4).
4. Remove Steam Diffuser.
5. Examine all Generator steam ports (Figure 4). If
mineral deposits have formed, place a flat blade
screwdriver or wire brush into openings. Use a
twisting motion to scrape openings clean.
NOTE: If the mineral deposits come off in “flakes”
or in layers, build-up is excessive.
6. Use a brass or stainless steel wire brush and
small scraper to loosen and remove excessive
deposits from the generator surface. If deposits
are still excessive and/or difficult to remove, go to
Step 7.
7. Pour delimer solution (not supplied) onto the
generator surface. Be sure to follow the delimer
manufacturer’s directions for proper mixture and
use; it must be safe to be used on aluminum.
8. Remove the delimer solution from the generator
and rinse with clear water to remove traces of
delimer.
9. Clean the following parts in hot, detergent water,
then rinse in clear water and wipe dry:
• Spatula • Chimney • Top Cover
• Liner • Diffuser • Generator Cover
10. Clean Steam Chamber free of any product spills.
11. Clean unit surface with a hot, clean, damp cloth
(not dripping wet) and wipe dry.
12. Re-install all parts and fasten the generator
cover.
IMPORTANT: To ensure proper steaming charac-
teristics, some mineral deposits must be present
on generator surface. If during cleaning, the sur-
face does become free of mineral deposits (bare
aluminum), add plain tap water to surface and
allow to boil off.
IMPORTANT: In soft water areas, it may be neces-
sary to add a small amount of lime to generator
surface to “season” it. This will ensure proper
steaming characteristics by producing a thin coat-
ing of mineral deposits on the surface. Seasoning
mixture consists of 75 ml. baking soda, 75 ml. lime,
and 1 gallon water. Pour 1/4” deep of seasoning
mixture onto hot generator. After mixture is con-
verted to steam, the remaining loose powder can
be removed.
13. Plug in power cord(s) and water line(s).
CALIBRATION
A Water Measuring and Calibration Kit is supplied with
your unit and consists of the following items:
• Two 24” Teflon tubes
• One measuring cup
1. Turn the Rocker Switch (power On/Off) to OFF
and allow the unit to cool down before
proceeding.
2. Remove the Top Cover, Generator Cover, and
Diffuser Olate (Figure 4).
3. Insert the slanted end of the calibration tube into
steam generator hole and push in fully (Figure 5).
NOTE: If tube will not push in easily, the hole could
be clogged with mineral deposits. Use a flat-blad-
ed screwdriver to scrape deposits out of the holes.
4. Put other end of calibration tubes into the calibra-
tion cup (Figure 6).
MAINTENANCE (continued)
WARNING
This procedure exposes hot surfaces. Use
extreme care when performing procedure to avoid
personal injury.
CAUTION
If a chemical cleaner/delimer is used, be sure it is
safe to use on cast aluminum. Observe all pre-
cautions and warnings on the product label.