Crown (Middleby) DCL-3 Pressure Steamers

Crown DCL-3 Direct-Steam Pressure Steamer — 36" W, 3 Compartments

Engineered 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

Warranty

One-year parts & labor warranty backed by Crown’s nationwide Authorized Service network.