Commercial Steam Cookers
ENERGY STAR certified steam cookers offer shorter cook times, higher production rates, and reduced heat loss due to better insulation and more efficient steam delivery systems.
In addition to saving energy, ENERGY STAR certified steam cookers also save water - 90 percent or more when compared with standard steam cooker models (using on average 3 gallons of water per hour for ENERGY STAR certified steam cookers versus 40 gallons of water per hour for standard models).
Savings figures:
- Up to 60 percent more energy efficient and up to 90 percent more water efficient than standard models
- An ENERGY STAR certified commercial steam cooker (both electric and gas models) saves businesses about $1,000 annually and on average $12,000 over the product's lifetime on utility bills
- An ENERGY STAR certified commercial steam cooker (electric model) saves businesses about 11,500 kWh annually
- An ENERGY STAR certified commercial steam cooker (gas model) saves businesses about 130 MMBTU annually
Eligible products:
- 3-pan or larger gas and electric steam cookers including:
- Countertop models
- Wall-mounted models
- Floor-models mounted on a stand
- Pedestal or cabinet-style base
Ineligible products:
- Hybrid/combination products
- Pressure steamers
Additional resources:
Current Specification Effective Date: August 1, 2003
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Electric steam cookers 3-pan and larger must meet a minimum cooking energy efficiency of 50% and an idle rate based on pan capacity. Gas steam cookers 3-pan and larger must meet a minimum cooking energy efficiency of 38% and an idle rate based on pan capacity.
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Steam cookers, also known as "compartment steamers", that have earned the ENERGY STAR are up to 60 percent more energy efficient than standard models.
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