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.
Water Quality Matters: Feed water must be
< 60 ppm TDS, pH 6.8 – 7.3 and < 1.5 ppm chlorine. Failure to meet these
limits may void the factory warranty. Replace the supplied cartridges at the
recommended interval and purge 2–3 gal after each change.
Crown Steam Group is a Middleby company. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Crown EC-3 electric pressure steamer: 3-compartment, 36" base, automatic timers, boiler blowdown, water filter, 304 stainless, NSF/cCSAus certified.
Manufacturer
Crown (Middleby)
Certifications
NSF, cCSAus
Height
68.0in
Width
41.0in
Depth
33.88in
Shipping Weight
1100.0lbs
Interior Finish
stainless steel
Compartments
3
Controls
automatic controls
Width (side - side)
36"
Pan Capacity per Compartment
(8) 12"x20"x2-1/2" deep
Specifications
Pressure Steamer, electric heated boiler, (3) 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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