C24ET10

Overview

The Vulcan Hart C24ET10 is an electric floor convection steamer with two cooking compartments mounted above an enclosed, 24-inch cabinet base. Its total capacity is 10 pans, with space for pans measuring 12 x 20 x 2½ inches. The two chambers have separate controls, so operators can set up distinct steaming tasks and run the compartments independently or at the same time.

The cooking compartments and exterior are stainless steel. Coved interior corners help limit debris-trapping crevices and make the chambers easier to clean. The enclosed cabinet base is described as water resistant, and the unit has adjustable stainless steel legs with flanged feet. This is commercial foodservice equipment; the product information cautions against residential or other non-commercial installation or operation.

Key Features

• Two cooking compartments: Separate chambers allow operators to manage different foods or cooking cycles independently.
• 10-pan total capacity: Accommodates 10 pans measuring 12 x 20 x 2½ inches, according to the manufacturer description provided by the product listing.
• Independent manual controls: Each compartment has its own power switch and 60-minute timer. The controls also provide a constant-steam mode; the manufacturer description lists a buzzer for each compartment.
• Dual stainless steel steam generators: The generators use staged water fill. The product information also identifies SmartDrain and a PowerFlush cycle intended to help remove sediment from the steam generator.
• Stainless steel construction: Stainless steel cooking compartments, interior and exterior are identified in the product descriptions.
• Coved compartment corners: The smooth, coved interior corners avoid crevices where food debris can collect.
• Cabinet base: An enclosed, water-resistant cabinet base supports the two steaming compartments.
• Water connections: The product description specifies a split water line and single drain connection.
• Adjustable feet: Six-inch stainless steel legs with flanged feet are listed in the product details.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: Vulcan Hart
• Model: C24ET10
• Equipment type: Electric floor convection steamer
• Series: ET
• Cooking compartments: 2
• Total pan capacity: 10 pans
• Pan size: 12 x 20 x 2½ inches
• Width: Listed as 24 inches in one product specification; another listing gives 23.8 inches.
• Depth: 35½ inches in the product specifications.
• Height: Listed as 71.3 inches in one product specification and 71 5/16 inches in another.
• Weight: 510 pounds in the product specification for the 208V, single-phase listing.
• Electrical supply: Product listings show 208 volts. One listing specifies 208V, 60Hz, single phase, 144 amps and 30 kW; another specifies 208V, 50–60Hz, three phase, 94 amps and 30 kW. Confirm the electrical configuration for the unit being quoted.
• Electrical connection: Hard wire.
• Water and drain: Split water line with a single drain connection.
• Construction: Stainless steel exterior, interior, cooking compartments and steam generators; enclosed, water-resistant cabinet base.
• Certifications shown in product listings: ULC and NSF on one listing; cULus and UL-EPH on another.
• Country of manufacture: Listed as made in the USA.

Published dimensions and electrical information differ slightly between the available product listings, and the listings identify both single-phase and three-phase 208V configurations. Use the specifications for the exact configuration being purchased to confirm site compatibility.

Operation

The C24ET10 has independent controls for its two compartments. Product information identifies a separate power switch and 60-minute manual timer for each chamber, along with a constant-steam feature. The manufacturer description also lists a buzzer for each compartment. Separate controls give the operator the option to manage cooking cycles individually rather than treating both chambers as one cooking space.

The unit generates steam using its two stainless steel steam generators; the product listing describes this as boilerless steam, meaning a separate boiler is not required. Staged water fill is part of the generator system. SmartDrain and PowerFlush are identified as features that help address sediment and contaminants in the steam generator. The supplied sources do not provide detailed startup, shutdown, cooking-time, water-quality or control-programming instructions, so consult the unit’s manual for operating procedures.

Applications

The C24ET10 is suited to commercial kitchens that need a floor-mounted steamer with two independently controlled chambers and capacity for 10 pans. The split compartments can be useful for organizing separate batches or menu items during a service period, while the total pan capacity accommodates larger steaming runs. A convection steamer can be considered for foods prepared with steam; the product listing describes its convection design as promoting even cooking while retaining moisture. The sources do not specify cooking times or provide a food-by-food capacity guide.