Crown (Middleby) EC-3 Pressure Steamers
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Crown (Middleby) EC-3 Pressure Steamers
Description
Crown EC-3 Electric Pressure Steamer
Three Compartments • 36 in Cabinet Base • 24 kW BoilerHandle your highest-volume vegetables, seafood, eggs and more with the speed and flavor retention only pressure steaming can deliver. Crown’s EC-3 couples three individually controlled compartments with an energy-efficient electric boiler and a rugged 304 stainless steel cabinet—perfect for hospitals, schools, hotels and production kitchens that demand round-the-clock reliability.
Why You’ll Love It
- ASME-code 24 kW electric boiler produces 9-11 psi steam in about 15 minutes.
- Three separate 0–60 min automatic timer controls let you cook multiple menu items at once—no flavor cross-over.
- Factory-installed water treatment system, “Y” strainer and automatic boiler blow-down keep scale under control and extend component life.
- CSD-1 compliant safety package with dual pressure controls, gauge glass, high-limit and safety relief valve.
- Quick-seal wheel-and-screw doors open a full 180° and lock out steam until pressure is safely vented.
- Universal pan slides plus a slide-out shelf hold up to two full-size (1/1 GN) pans per level—12 to 24 pans total.
- All-welded 304 stainless steel interior & exterior, including 6 in adjustable flanged legs and two solid cabinet doors.
- cCSAus & NSF certified; built for commercial use only.
Pan Capacities
| Compartments | 3 pressure compartments |
|---|---|
| 2.5 in (65 mm) deep pans | 24 total • 8 per compartment |
| 4 in (100 mm) deep pans | 12 total • 4 per compartment |
| 6 in (150 mm) deep pans | 6 total • 2 per compartment |
| Clear door opening | 10 1⁄4 in × 26 3⁄8 in (260 mm × 670 mm) |
Technical Specifications
| Boiler Rating (standard) | 24 kW electric, 3-phase |
|---|---|
| Operating Pressure | 6 psi (41 kPa) compartment / 9–11 psi boiler |
| Voltage Options | 208, 220, 240, 380, 415, 480 VAC | 50/60 Hz |
| Amps @ 24 kW • 208 V | 66.6 A per line |
| Cabinet Width | 36 in (914 mm) |
| Shipping Weight | ≈ 1,100 lb (499 kg) |
| Water Inlet | 3⁄8 in O.D. tubing, 25–50 psi (170–345 kPa) |
| Drain | 2 in IPS—vent to open floor drain (no solid connection) |
Utility & Installation Notes
- Field-wiring to data-plate voltage/phase is required; connect with copper conductors rated ≥ 90 °C.
- An exhaust hood is recommended to remove heat and condensate.
- 3⁄4 in steam take-off connection is provided (cap when not in use).
- Legs include flanged feet for floor anchoring; level front-to-back with a slight ⅛ in pitch for optimal drainage.
Crown Steam Group is a Middleby company. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
