Omcan 17 L Food Steamer/Boiler

A 17-liter (18-quart) capacity paired with a 1.6 kW heating element gives the Omcan 17 L Food Steamer/Boiler enough output to handle a full batch of seafood boil, pasta blanching, or vegetable steaming on a standard 120V/60Hz/1Ph circuit. SUS 304 stainless steel construction holds up to acidic ingredients like tomato or lemon-based broths.

Each unit comes complete with a pot, lid, strainer insert, and removable insert divider, so cooks can run two product types simultaneously without cross-flavoring. The strainer insert lifts product clear of the boil for fast draining, and the divider lets one side cook longer than the other.

Seafood restaurants, ramen bars, dumpling counters, banquet kitchens, casual dining adding pasta sides, and catering operations all use this size for batch steaming and boiling. Tamale houses and Asian noodle shops particularly benefit from the strainer insert for fast service.

The unit automatically shuts down the heater when the cover is removed, preventing scalds, evaporative damage, and burned-out elements from a forgotten lid-off pot. This is the practical safety edge over an open stockpot on a range, where staff have to remember to kill the burner manually. Browse other food holding and warming equipment in matching capacity tiers.

Power off, drain the water from the side, lift out the strainer insert and divider, and wash all stainless components in the three-compartment sink. Wipe the heater base and exterior with a damp cloth and food-safe sanitizer; never submerge the base unit. Run a vinegar descale weekly in hard-water areas to keep mineral buildup off the heating element.

Yes, build these into daily operation: * Never run the unit dry; the heating element burns out without water cover. * Do not move while hot or full; lift only when cool and empty. * Avoid filling above the marked fill line to prevent boil-over onto the element. * Use heat-resistant gloves when removing the lid or strainer insert. * Never bypass the lid-off auto shut-off; the safety feature prevents serious accidents.

Yes, the SUS 304 stainless steel pot handles fluffy rice, stews, soups, and any boiled or steamed application up to 100°C. The switch controller dials in temperature precisely, and NSF, ETL, and CE certifications confirm it meets US commercial kitchen standards. For dedicated rice cookers and induction units, see our broader commercial cookers and steamers range.