Steamer shall be a Groen Model SSB-3E/EF SmartSteam100™ stainless steel, boilerless, convection steamer
with a self-contained atmospheric 9 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 door shall be stainless steel with continuous hinge and fieldreversible, 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 controls shall include an
on-off rocker switch; electronic timer, with continuous
steam, timed steam and stop buttons; READY light which
indicates when cavity is warm and ready for steaming.
Steamer cavity
shall have a powerful, side-mounted blower to increase
steam velocity and provide efficient steam distribution
throughout cavity and between loaded pans. Steam
generator shall deliver 3.0 KW of electric power input
per 2 ½” deep steam pan. Steamer shall have a steam
lid positioned over steam reservoir to ensure adding/
removing food does not lower the water temperature.
Heat up time to READY shall be 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.
Steamer must be connected to an on-site water
supply. Water supply at 30 - 60 PSIG with flow at
.75 - 1.5 GPM per cavity