Crown DCL-3 Direct-Steam Pressure Steamer — 36" W, 3 Compartments
High-capacity, leg-mounted steamer for demanding commercial kitchensEngineered for speed, consistency and safety, the Crown DCL-3 harnesses your existing boiler line to cook up to 24 hotel pans of product at once. Independent controls, automatic shut-down and all-304 stainless construction make it the go-to pressure steamer for schools, hospitals and high-volume foodservice operations.
Why You’ll Love It
- Three independent 6 psi pressure compartments — stagger cook times without flavor transfer.
- Manual control knob and automatic 60-min timer per cavity with bright pilot light and audible end-of-cycle buzzer.
- Automatic shut-down: vents steam, drains condensate and silences when you’re ready.
- Durable 304 SS cabinet, doors and stainless tubular leg frame with four adjustable flanged feet for floor anchoring.
- Large 10¼" × 26⅜" door openings accept 12 × 20 hotel pans, sheet-pan slides optional.
- Built-in CSD-1 code package meets commercial boiler safety standards.
- cCSAus & NSF listed; intended for continuous commercial use.
Built for Performance & Safety
- Direct, non-toxic steam connection (15–45 psi inlet) with factory pressure-reducing valve to 6 psi compartment pressure.
- Universal pan supports included.
- Fully removable #4-finish control panel for quick service access.
- Door wheel/screw mechanism and full-perimeter gasket ensure a tight seal; doors pop open 15° when unlatched for safe unloading.
Optional Accessories (Sold Separately)
- 220/240 VAC control voltage kit
- Ball-float steam trap
- Spray-&-rinse assembly
- Wire shelf racks or sheet-pan supports
- Correctional package
Specifications
| Compartments | 3 pressure-type (independent) |
|---|---|
| Pan Capacity | 12 – 24 × 2½" deep 12 × 20 hotel pans |
| Operating Pressure | 6 psi (41 kPa) max |
| Steamer Width | 36" (914 mm) |
| Overall Height | 58.5" (1486 mm) |
| Depth | 30.88" (784 mm) |
| Steam Inlet | ¾" NPT, 15–45 psi (103–310 kPa), 150 lb/hr flow |
| Drain | 2" copper to open floor drain (no solid connection) |
| Electrical | 115 VAC, 1-phase, 60 Hz, 2 A per compartment (½" conduit) |
| Construction | All-welded 304 stainless steel, #4 finish |
| Mounting | Stainless tubular frame with 4 adjustable flanged feet |
| Certifications | cCSAus, NSF, CSD-1 compliant |
Warranty
One-year parts & labor warranty backed by Crown’s nationwide Authorized Service network.
Installation Note: This unit requires a direct-steam supply and must be hard-plumbed to the building boiler line.
Water quality and pressure must meet Crown Steam Group specifications to maintain warranty coverage.
$35,535.00
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Crown (Middleby) DCL-3 36" pressure steamer: 3-compartment direct steam, 304 stainless, automatic timer, manual controls, NSF/cCSAus safety.
Manufacturer
Crown (Middleby)
Certifications
NSF, cCSAus
Height
58.5in
Width
36.0in
Depth
28.5in
Controls
manual controls
Width (side - side)
36"
Pan Capacity per Compartment
(8) 12"x20"x2-1/2" deep
Compartments
3
Specifications
Steamer, direct steam, pressure-type, (3) compartments, 36"W, automatic timer, manual controls per compartment with visible & audible signals, automatic shut-down, CSD-1 code package, 304 stainless steel construction, stainless steel tubular frame base, (4) legs with adjustable flanged feet, cCSAus, NSF
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