Crown (Middleby) EC-2 Pressure Steamers
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Crown (Middleby) EC-2 Pressure Steamers
Description
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
Looking for a larger unit? The Crown EC-3 adds a third compartment while keeping the same 36" footprint.
