The EPX-5 is a countertop, boiler free convection steamer, c-CSA-us and NSF certified. The units are connectionless, no plumbing required. The units are constructed of satin finish 304 stainless steel with a one piece welded 316 stainless steel cooking chamber with coved corners. The door has a removable inner liner of stainless steel with full perimeter gasket seal, an outer liner of one-piece all welded stainless steel, and a positive lock and seal mechanism with spring release. The steamer has removable stainless steel pan supports and steam diffuser plate.

The control housing is constructed of stainless steel with a full access removable panel. The controls include an illuminated timed cooking/off/constant steam switch, a ready indicator light, cooking indicator light, 60 minute electric timer with audible alarm that sounds at the end of the cook cycle and a low water indicator light with audible alarm. A door interlock switch interrupts steam generation when the door is open and is reactivated when the door is closed.