What is responsible for creating the vacuum that helps pull steam out of the cooking compartment in a convection steamer?

The steam condensate spray system is responsible for creating a vacuum that helps pull steam out of the cooking compartment in a convection steamer. This system effectively introduces a cooling agent, typically water, into the steam environment. When the steam contacts the cooler water, it condenses back into liquid form, which reduces the volume of steam and creates a vacuum effect. This vacuum is necessary for efficiently removing steam from the cooking compartment, ensuring that the cooking process can continue without excess moisture and that airflow is optimized for better cooking performance.

In this context, mechanisms such as the condensate pump, pressure relief valve, and drain pipe design serve different purposes. The condensate pump is primarily used to remove the condensed steam water from the system but does not actively generate the vacuum. The pressure relief valve protects the system from overpressure but does not engage in steam removal. Drain pipe design facilitates the flow of condensate but does not contribute to evacuation of steam. Each component plays a role in the overall functionality of a convection steamer, but the steam condensate spray system is crucial for creating the vacuum necessary for steam extraction.