EC-2 Electric Pressure Steamer with 36" Cabinet Base
2-Compartment • 24 kW Electric Boiler • Crown Steam (a Middleby brand)Built for high-volume, no-nonsense performance, the Crown EC-2 delivers fast, even pressure-steam cooking in two roomy compartments – all from a rugged 304 stainless steel cabinet that fits just 36 inches wide. Independent timers, automatic boiler care and an included water treatment package keep your kitchen moving and maintenance low.
Top Features
- 24 kW electrically-heated ASME boiler operates at 9-11 psi (62-76 kPa) for rapid steam recovery
- Two pressurized compartments (max 6 psi) each with its own 0-60 min automatic timer, buzzer and pilot light
- Factory-installed Water Treatment System with “Y” strainer plus automatic boiler blow-down to maximize element life
- CSD-1 compliant safety package: water-level controls, pressure gauge, secondary high-limit, safety relief valve & audible alarm
- Slide-out universal pan supports accept 8–16 full-size (1/1 GN) pans; removable for quick clean-up
- Heavy-duty, wheel-and-screw doors swing 180° and seal tight with replaceable aluminized liners & full-perimeter gaskets
- All-welded 304 stainless steel cabinet, doors, interior and exterior – easy to sanitize, built to last
- 36" cabinet base with two solid hinged doors and 6" adjustable flanged legs for bolt-down installation
- Thermostatically-controlled condenser automatically cools and quiets exhausted steam before it hits the drain
- cCSAus and NSF listed; commercial use only
At-a-Glance Specs
| Model | EC-2 (Pressure Steamer, Cabinet Base) |
|---|---|
| Compartments | 2 pressurized (max 6 psi) |
| Pan Capacity | 8–16 full-size (1/1 GN) pans – 4 per compartment at 2.5" depth |
| Boiler Power | 24 kW standard (36 kW & 42 kW factory options) |
| Voltage (3 Ph, 50/60 Hz) | 208 V standard; 220, 240, 380, 415, 480 V available |
| Operating Pressure | 9-11 psi boiler / 6 psi compartment |
| Cabinet Width | 36" (914 mm) |
| Shipping Weight | 960 lb (435 kg) |
| Construction | All-welded 304 stainless steel, #4 finish |
| Certifications | NSF, cCSAus |
Utility Connections
- Cold Water: 3/8" O.D. tubing @ 25-50 psi (170-345 kPa)
- Drain: 2" IPS to open floor drain (no solid connection)
- Electrical: Hard-wired, 3-phase per data plate
- Optional: 3/4" IPS steam take-off for adjacent equipment
Water Quality Notice: To maintain warranty coverage,
the supplied water treatment system must remain in service and cartridges replaced per the manufacturer’s schedule.
Total dissolved solids < 60 ppm • Total alkalinity < 20 ppm • Silica < 13 ppm • Chlorine < 1.5 ppm • pH 6.8 – 7.3
Looking for a larger unit? The Crown EC-3 adds a third compartment while keeping the same 36" footprint.
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Crown (Middleby) EC-2 electric pressure steamer: dual-compartment, 36" stainless cabinet, automatic timers, boiler blowdown, water filter, NSF/cCSAus.
Manufacturer
Crown (Middleby)
Certifications
NSF, cCSAus
Height
55.13in
Width
41.0in
Depth
33.88in
Shipping Weight
960.0lbs
Width (side - side)
36"
Controls
automatic controls
Compartments
2
Interior Finish
stainless steel
Pan Capacity per Compartment
(8) 12"x20"x2-1/2" deep
Specifications
Pressure Steamer, electric heated boiler, (2) compartments, 36" cabinet base, independent automatic timer controls, automatic boiler blow down, removable shelf supports, slide out shelf, CSD-1 package, includes water filter system & "Y" strainer, cabinet base with (2) solid hinged doors, 304 stainless steel interior & exterior finish, cCSAus, NSF
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