10/06/10 1 1011069 Rev: BNEMCO STEAMERModel Series: 6600OPERATING INSTRUCTIONSINTRODUCTION1. Read These Operating Instructions thoroughly before installing or using this Equipment. Improper installation or use can result inequipment or property damage, electric shock or personal injury.2. Nemco Steamers are heavy duty and are designed for commercial use.3. Only trained personnel should operate this equipment.SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS1. IMPORTANT: Clean machine thoroughly before first use and after all uses, using cleaning instructions below.2. IMPORTANT: Incoming power MUST be the same as the equipment’s rating. Refer to the Electrical Ratings listed on theequipment’s Data Tag Located on the side of the unit.3. CAUTION: This unit’s power cord is equipped with a GROUNDED, 3-prong power cord. Plug only into a matching, grounded outlet.DO NOT cut or break off the third prong. Operating this equipment without proper grounding may result in electric shock.4. CAUTION: Always disconnect Power when not in use and before cleaning or servicing.5. CAUTION: Do not operate with a damaged cord or plug or after the machine malfunctions, has been dropped or damaged. Useauthorized service for examination, electrical or mechanical adjustment or repair.6. CAUTION: Equipment surfaces are HOT during use and a short time after disconnecting the power. Allow to cool before moving orservicing.7. WARNING: DO NOT immerse in water or other liquid. DO NOT clean with water jet. SEVERE personal injury or death can result.ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS1. The electrical ratings are listed on the equipment’s Data Tag located on the side of this equipment.2. Model 6600 is rated 120 Volts, 1800 Watts, 15Amps and has a NEMA 5-15P plug and grounded cord.3. This equipment must be properly GROUNDED.Note: This unit is equipped with a Hi-Limit reset button (located on the rear of the unit). To reset this thermostat, unplug the unitand allow unit to cool for approximately 45 minutes. Remove cap located on the reset switch and fully press the reset button andreinstall cap.PREPARATION1. Remove all packing pieces and lift unit out of the box.2. Remove any outside packaging.3. Set unit on a flat surface. REFER to SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS No. 1 above.4. Position unit near the power outlet. Avoid the use of extension cords. Do not run cord under carpeting or cover with runners or thelike. Arrange cord where it will not be tripped over.5. This appliance has hot and live electrical parts inside. Do not use it in areas where gasoline, paint or flammable liquids are used orstored.6. Unit must be operated with legs installed.7. Remove any white plastic coating that may be affixed to exterior surfaces.8. If unit fails to work properly when first operated, call NEMCO customer service at 1-800-782-6761.OPERATION1. Plug the unit into the power supply.2. Open tank cover and verify that filter inside tank is installed properly. Fill unit with approximately 3 quarts of cold tap water (DoNOT overfill the tank). Note: 6600 is designed to use cold tap water. Distilled water may be used to reduce calcium/mineral depositbuild-up and reduce maintenance costs.3. Turn on/off switch to the on position and allow the unit to preheat for approximately 30 minutes. Note: Do NOT push the operatebutton during warm-up.4. Open the top cover and place the product to be steamed onto the Trivet and then close the top cover.5. Press the OPERATE button for 1 second then release and wait 20 seconds for the steam to penetrate the product. Repeat if productrequires more steam. Note: Pressing and holding the OPERATE button for longer than 1 second at a time and/or to often will floodout the generator surface and result in poor steaming.6. Remove steamed product.7. To disconnect appliance, turn switch to off and remove plug from outlet.WARNING: DURING NORMAL OPERATION, THE EXTERIOR OF THE UNIT IS HOT.1011069 Rev. D 03/121All manuals and user guides at all-guides.comall-guides.com