Crown (Middleby) DCX-24 Steamers (Countertop & Floor)
Crown (Middleby) DCX-24 Steamers (Countertop & Floor) is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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Description
DCX-24 Direct-Steam Convection Steamer
Two compartments • 24-pan capacity • 36" cabinet baseEngineered by Crown – a Middleby brand trusted in the busiest commercial kitchens – the DCX-24 delivers rapid, even steam cooking for high-volume operations while taking up minimal floor space. With twin 12-pan compartments, intuitive 60-minute timers and a rugged all-stainless build, this direct-steam workhorse is ready for years of dependable service.
Why You’ll Love It
- 24 total 12" × 20" hotel pan capacity (12 per compartment at 2½" depth).
- Convection fan continuously circulates steam for faster, more even results than static steamers.
- Heavy-duty 316 SS one-piece chamber & 304 SS exterior resist corrosion and simplify clean-up.
- Gasketed doors with positive-lock handle; steam automatically shuts off when a door opens.
- Independent 60-min electro-mechanical timer, Ready (green) and Cook (red) lights, plus end-of-cycle buzzer for each compartment.
- Removable stainless pan supports & integral drip trough keep floors dry when unloading.
- Reinforced 36" cabinet base includes pressure regulator & condensate drain controls.
- 6" stainless legs with adjustable flanged (bullet) feet for rock-solid, code-compliant install.
- Certified cCSAus & NSF for worry-free code approvals.
Performance & Capacities
| Compartments | 2, individually controlled |
|---|---|
| Pan capacity (per cavity) | 12 × 12" × 20" × 2½" OR 24 × 1" pans • 8 × 4" pans • mixed loads (see manual) |
| Door opening | 17.625" W × 26.75" H (448 × 680 mm) |
| Steam requirement | Direct, 3⁄4" IPS, 15–45 psi (103–310 kPa) Pressure-reducing valve factory-supplied |
| Electrical | 115 VAC, 1-Phase, 60 Hz, 2 A per cavity (½" conduit) |
| Drain | 2" IPS, open floor drain (no solid connection) |
| Shipping weight | 800 lb / 363 kg |
Included With Your Steamer
- Factory-installed pressure regulator & condensate cool-down system
- Stainless removable pan racks & drip trough
- Full stainless access panel for easy service
- One-year parts & labor warranty (see Warranty tab)
Popular Factory Options
- 220 V or 240 V controls (50 Hz)
- Load-compensating timer (auto pre-heat to 185 °F)
- Sheet-pan supports (single or combo)
- Spray-and-rinse assembly
- Stainless cabinet back or frame upgrade
- Ball-float steam trap
Ideal For
- High-volume restaurants & hotel kitchens
- K-12 & university foodservice
- Healthcare & correctional facilities
- Commissaries seeking rapid batch production with small footprint
For full installation clearances, water treatment recommendations and operating instructions, download the official DCX-24 manual under the Specs & Docs section.