Steamer shall be a Groen Model SSB-10EF SmartSteam100™ stainless steel, boilerless, convection steamer with a self-contained atmospheric 21 KW electric steam generating reservoir.
Steamer cavity, cabinet and stand shall be stainless steel construction, with removable side
panels. Steamer shall have no side vents for increased water/spray resistance. Steamer cavity shall accommodate 18 x 26 sheet trays and 12 x 20 hotel pans. Steamer door shall be stainless steel with continuous hinge and field-reversible, with one-piece replaceable seal. Hands free door latch shall provide positive closure when pushed or slammed shut. A hidden door switch shall cut power to blower fan and steam generating reservoir when door is opened. Pan support racks are stainless steel and easily removed for cleaning. Stainless steel condensate tray is located under cavity door.
Steamer cavity
shall have a powerful, side-mounted blower to increase
steam velocity and provide efficient steam distribution
throughout the cavity and between loaded pans. Steam
generator shall deliver 2.1 KW of electric power input per
2-1/2” deep steam pan. Steamer shall have a steam
lid positioned over the steam generating reservoir to
ensure that adding/removing food does not lower the
water temperature. Heat up time to READY shall typically
be 15 minutes or less. Cavity is kept warm and ready
for instant steam between loads. No cavity warm up
required after READY light comes on.