With its boilerless design, the Vortex100 uses less than 1.5 gallons of water per hour in heavy use. It is also ENERGY STAR® certified, enabling commercial kitchens to not only save utility costs related to water usage, but electricity as well.
Steamer cavity and cabinet shall be all stainless steel construction with removable right and left side panels providing access to internal components. Steamer
door is all stainless steel with strong continuous hinge and is field reversible for left or right swing. Door shall be insulated and provided with a one piece, replaceable seal. Easy open
handle and latch shall provide positive lock and seal when door is pushed or slammed shut. Hidden magnetic door switch cuts power to blower when door is opened. Pan support racks shall be polished stainless steel and removable for easy cleaning. A removable stainless steel condensate collection tray is positioned under cavity door.
Steamer cavity
shall have a powerful side mounted blower, which increases
steam velocity and provides efficient steam distribution
throughout the cavity and between loaded pans. Unit shall
come ready to steam in 15 - 20 minutes from a cold start,
and provide warm cavity-instant steam capacity. Cavity
is kept warm and ready for instant steam between loads.
Water indicator light warns operator of need to add water
to the cavity reservoir. Unit will shut off if no water is added.
Water reservoir can be drained by turning the drain handle
to the open position. Unit will be a NSF listed holding cabinet
capable of holding food above safe temperatures (145˚F). Unit
will be Energy Star qualified. LEED compliant.