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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    2-year Secure your 2-year guarantee and your free RATIONAL membership of ClubRATIONAL warranty www.rational-online.com/warranty Operating instructions CombiMaster...
  • Page 2 Explanation of the pictograms Danger! Warning: Caution! Directly hazardous situation that Potentially hazardous situation Potentially hazardous situation could result in very severe injury that could result in severe injury that could result in minor injury. or death. or death. Corrosive substances Risk of fire! Risk of burns! Attention: Damage may be caused...
  • Page 3 Your decision to buy a new CombiMaster means that you now have a top-of-the-range combi-steamer. Your CombiMaster will give you many years of reliable service in your kitchen thanks to its outstanding quality of workmanship and almost unlimited cooking potential.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety Instructions Liability Care, inspection, maintenance and repair Features Notes on using your unit Working with the hand shower General instructions for use Controls Control modes Moist Heat mode Dry Heat mode Combi-Steam mode Vario-Steam mode Finishing mode ® Working with the core temperature probe Cool Down Function Appliance settings –...

  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions Warning: Incorrect installation, servicing, maintenance, cleaning or modifications to the unit may result in damage, injury or death. Read these operating instructions carefully before you start to use the unit. This unit must only be used to cook food in catering establishments. Any other use is not intended and is therefore considered dangerous.
  • Page 6 Safety Instructions Keep this manual handy so that it can always be consulted by anyone using the unit. This unit must not be used by children or people with limited physical, sensor or mental capacity or those without the necessary experience and/or knowledge, unless such people are supervised by a person who is responsible for their safety.

  • Page 7: Liability

    Safety Instructions Warning: Safety instructions during use - If containers are filled with liquid or contents which liquefy during cooking, do not use rack levels higher than those that allow the user to see into the slide-in containers - Risk of burns!Warning sticker is enclosed with appliance.

  • Page 8: Care, Inspection, Maintenance And Repair

    Care Your unit must be cleaned every day to maintain the high quality of the stainless steel, for hygiene reasons and to avoid operating faults. To do this, follow the instructions in the “Manual cleaning” section.. Warning: If the unit is not cleaned or is not cleaned well enough, deposits of grease or food residues in the cooking cabinet may catch fire - Risk of fire.

  • Page 9: Features

    Features  Appliance serial number  (visible only when door is open)   Draft diverter (optional) (gas appliances only)     Interior lighting    Appliance door with double glass pane  Door handle  Table-top units: one-handed operation with ...

  • Page 10: Notes On Using Your Unit

    Notes on using your unit - Avoid having heat sources (e.g. grill plates, deep-fat fryers etc.) near the unit. - You can only use the unit in areas with a room temperature > 5 °C. For ambient temperatures of less than + 5 °C, you must heat the cooking cabinet to room temperature (>...
  • Page 11 Notes on using your unit Table-top units with hanging racks (6 x 1/1 GN, 6 x 2/1 GN, 10 x 1/1 GN, 10 x 2/1 GN) - To remove, raise the hanging rack slightly in the middle and pull it out of the front locking mechanism. - Swivel the hanging rack to the middle of the cooking cabinet.

  • Page 12: Working With The Hand Shower

    Working with the hand shower - If you use the hand shower, pull the hose at least 20 cm out of the park position. - You can select 2 jet strengths by pressing the control button. - Always let the hand shower slide slowly back into the park position. Caution! The hand shower and water from the hand shower may be hot –...

  • Page 13: General Instructions For Use

    General instructions for use The message “H2O” may appear on the display when you switch on. This means that the steam generator is not yet filled with water. When it is full the display goes out automatically. If the cooking cabinet is hotter than the set temperature, the button for the selected mode will flash (e.g. Steam).

  • Page 14: Controls

    Controls Moist Heat (100 °C) Dry Heat (30 °C to 300 °C) Combi-Steam (30 °C to 300 °C) Control Mode switch Vario-Steam (30 °C to 99 °C) Finishing (30 °C to 300 °C) ® Additional „Cool Down“ function Cabinet temperature display Cabinet temperature dial Heating mode display Clock button (0 to 23 hours 59 min.)

  • Page 15: Control Modes

    Control modes „Moist Heat“ mode The high-performance steam generator produces fresh steam. This is fed, unpressurised, into the cooking cabinet and is circulated at high speed by the fan. The patented control system regulates the input of steam, supplying only as much as the food is actually able to absorb. In this mode cabinet temperature is set to a constant 100 °C.

  • Page 16: Moist Heat Mode

    Moist Heat mode Sample dishes „Moist Heat“ • Mise en place Tomatoes concassé, garnishes (vegetables, fruit), The steam generator produces hygienic fresh steam. mushrooms, blanching juliennes and brunoises, In this mode the cabinet temperature is set to a blanching vegetables for stuffings, roulades etc., constant 100 °C.
  • Page 17 Moist Heat mode Hints • To get the most out of your Combi-Master check daily the types of food which can be cooked together using „Moist Heat“. Remember that fish, meat, vegetables, side dishes and fruit can be cooked together (as long as they are all being prepared by the same method).

  • Page 18: Dry Heat Mode

    Dry Heat mode Sample dishes „Dry Heat“ • Mise en place Sweating bacon, roasting bones, allowing dough Powerful heating elements heat the dry air. Cabinet (yeast) to rise. temperature can be set to between 30 °C and 300 °C. • Starters Cooking methods: Meatballs, vegetarian bakes, vegetables au gratin, Baking, roasting, grilling, deep-frying, gratinating,...
  • Page 19 Dry Heat mode • Breaded products all types of breadcrumb coating can be used. Hints Browning is improved by brushing with fat or a • Cooking times blend of paprika and oil. Press the breadcrumbs Cooking times will depend on product in firmly, brush with melted fat and do not quality, weight and height.
  • Page 20 Dry Heat mode • Baking Preheat to baking temperature. For a full load you may need to select a higher preheating temperature. Baking temperature: approx. 20 to 25 °C lower than in a conventional oven. For rolls use only every second shelf. For frozen convenience products preheat to 300 °C.

  • Page 21: Combi-Steam Mode

    Combi-Steam mode Sample dishes „Combi-Steaming“ • Mise en place Roasting bones. Moist Heat and Dry Heat modes are combined by a control system. This creates a hot, humid climate for especially intensive cooking. • Vorspeisen Quiche Lorraine, Gemüseauflauf, Flans, Moussaka, The temperature can be set to between 30 °C and Lasagne, Canneloni, Paella, Nudelauflauf.
  • Page 22 Combi-Steam mode Hints • Do not place joints too close together to allow even cooking. • Joints with rinds or larger joints should be steamed for approximately 1/3 of the cooking time. • Collect condensate in a container (additional rail) and make the gravy by adding it to the lightly roasted bones.

  • Page 23: Vario-Steam Mode

    Vario-Steam mode Sample dishes „Vario-steaming“ • Mise en place Blanching bacon and ham, poaching fish The steam generator produces hygienic fresh steam. garnishes, soups, sauces, stocks, fumets etc., Cabinet temperature can be variably set to between pasteurising (semi-preserved foods). 30 °C and 99 °C. •...
  • Page 24 Vario-Steam mode • Advantages: – Firm textured fillings. Hints – Products have intenser taste and aroma. • „Vario-Steam“ cooking times – Stock loss very low in fatty material. Moist Heat cooking times can be used as approximate values. As a general rule, the lower Approximate temperature: 72 to 80 °C.

  • Page 25: Finishing ® Mode

    Finishing mode ® „Finishing “ ® A combination of Moist Heat and Dry Heat 19°C modes. This produces the ideal cooking climate, 76°C by preventing the food drying out and also Target Actual the formation of unwanted puddles. Cabinet temperature can be set to between 30 °C and 300 °C.
  • Page 26 Finishing mode ® Hints • Finishing utensils ® Porcelain plates, earthenware, glass, silverware, copper pans, stainless steel, aluminium dishes (brought in). • Banqueting service/tour groups Reheat plates in the mobile plate rack. – Large quantities in next to no time. –...

  • Page 27: Working With The Core Temperature Probe

    Working with the core temperature probe Can be selected for all control modes Caution! The core temperature probe can be hot – Risk of burns. Wear oven gloves. 160°C 19°C 76°C Target Actual The timer is not operational. Insert the needle of the core temperature probe into the thickest point at an angle of 30-45 degrees.
  • Page 28 Working with the core temperature probe Approximate core temperature values Hints Core • When roasting meat for slicing set the core Beef How well done temperature temperature approx. 5 °C lower, as the joint will continue to cook during the cool-down phase. Fillet of beef medium 55 - 58 °C...
  • Page 29 Working with the core temperature probe Approximate core temperature Approximate core temperature values values Core- Core- Beef How well done temperature Beef How well done temperature Pies and similar Veal Poultry Saddle of veal pale pink 58 - 65 °C Chicken well done 85 °C...

  • Page 30: Cool Down Function

    Cool Down Function Appliance settings – Celsius / Fahrenheit You have been running your appliance at high Temperatures may be displayed in degrees Celsius temperature and you now want to carry on working or degrees Fahrenheit. at reduced cabinet temperature. Use the „Cool Down“...

  • Page 31: Cleaning

    Cleaning For hygiene reasons and to prevent malfunctions it is essential to clean your unit every day. • Follow the safety instructions on the spray bottle and cleaner canister. • Use only genuine cleaning agents and the genuine hand spray gun (article no.: 6004.0100) from the unit manufacturer.
  • Page 32 Cleaning Warning: You exit the cleaning program by selecting a Aggressive chemical fluid – risk of chemical burns. cooking mode. It is essential that you use: protective clothing, safety goggles, gloves and facemask. You need: At the end of the cleaning time, you will be Hand spray gun –...

  • Page 33: Servicing - Steam Generator Descaling

    Servicing - Steam generator descaling Your appliance is equipped with the patented automatic Self Clean system. Automatic Self Clean significantly extends the period between descaling Rotate cabinet temperature knob to the right intervals. The steam generator in your appliance until „CALC“ appears on the display. still needs regular descaling, depending on water hardness and use.
  • Page 34 Servicing - Steam generator descaling Remove left grid shelf and air baffle. Place canister of descaling fluid in the cooking cabinet and run the hose into the canister Descaling fluid reacts with lime and can foam over. Very slowly fill with descaling fluid using the appliance manufacturer’s descaling pump.
  • Page 35 Servicing - Steam generator descaling Remove descaler accessories from the cooking cabinet (hand pump and canister). You exit the descaling process by selecting a Thoroughly rinse off any descaling fluid in the cooking mode. You can now use your unit for cooking cabinet and descaler accessories with cooking.

  • Page 36: Aborting The Descaling Process

    Aborting the descaling process Draining the steam generator Aborting the descaling process Draining the steam generator If necessary you can discontinue the descaling You can drain the steam generator before moving it process. or to stop it freezing. Before filling with descaling fluid please hold down the core temperature button Open cabinet doors.

  • Page 37: Fault Indications

    Fault indications Any faults in your appliance will be indicated on the display. E 11 Faults in your appliance which allow you to carry on cooking can be suppressed by pressing the clock button. Fault Cause Remedial action indication Appliance defective Heating switched off for more than 2 Check energy optimisation system! minutes by an external energy...

  • Page 38: Sample Applications

    Sample applications: beef and veal load per container load per container Product Product Hints Hints Accessories Accessories 1⁄1 1⁄1 2⁄1 2⁄1 pre- pre- haeting haeting Fillet steak season, brush with oil CombiGrill 9 pcs. 300 ° Rump steak season, brush with oil CombiGrill 9 pcs.
  • Page 39 Please note that quantities given always refer to a full load. In certain instances reducing the load can improve food quality. Foods are natural products, cooking times and temperatures are intended as guides and should, if necessary, be adjusted to suit the individual product. Cooking process Cooking process Maximum load quantity for each type of unit...
  • Page 40 Sample applications: pork, mutton and lamb load per container load per container Product Product Hints Hints Accessories Accessories 1⁄1 1⁄1 2⁄1 2⁄1 pre- pre- haeting haeting Pork medallions season, brush with oil CombiGrill 20 pcs. 300 ° approx. 70 to 80 g Escalopes au naturel, brush with oil CombiGrill...
  • Page 41 Please note that quantities given always refer to a full load. In certain instances reducing the load can improve food quality. Foods are natural products, cooking times and temperatures are intended as guides and should, if necessary, be adjusted to suit the individual product. Cooking process Cooking process Maximum load quantity for each type of unit...
  • Page 42 Sample applications: sausages and frozen food Suitable load per container Food Hints GN container/grid 1⁄1 2⁄1 pre- haeting Sausages, to reheat 40 mm CNS 30 pcs. 60 pcs. 85 ° Stuffing ffor mise en place cover with foil 20 mm CNS 50 pcs.
  • Page 43 Please note that quantities given always refer to a full load. In certain instances reducing the load can improve food quality. Foods are natural products, cooking times and temperatures are intended as guides and should, if necessary, be adjusted to suit the individual product. Cooking process Approx.
  • Page 44 Sample applications: Game, poultry and pies load per container load per container Product Product Hints Hints Accessories Accessories 1⁄1 1⁄1 2⁄1 2⁄1 pre- pre- haeting haeting Saddle of venison, Grid and 3 pcs. 4 pcs. 250 ° 20 mm granit. Leg of venison debone, season, bard, tie Grid and...
  • Page 45 Please note that quantities given always refer to a full load. In certain instances reducing the load can improve food quality. Foods are natural products, cooking times and temperatures are intended as guides and should, if necessary, be adjusted to suit the individual product. Cooking process Cooking process Maximum load quantity for each type of unit...
  • Page 46 Sample applications: Fish, shellfish and crustaceans Suitable load per container Food Hints GN container/grid 1⁄1 2⁄1 pre- haeting Salmon Salmon, put abdomen CNS 20 mm 1 pcs. 2 pcs. 100 ° (whole) flap outside Salmon trout fillets, in serving dish, add CNS 20 mm 20 pcs.
  • Page 47 Please note that quantities given always refer to a full load. In certain instances reducing the load can improve food quality. Foods are natural products, cooking times and temperatures are intended as guides and should, if necessary, be adjusted to suit the individual product. Cooking process Approx.
  • Page 48 Sample applications: vegetables, side dishes load per container load per container Product Product Hints Hints Accessories Accessories 1⁄1 1⁄1 2⁄1 2⁄1 pre- pre- haeting haeting Broccoli frozen (fresh, perforated container, CNS 65 mm 5 kg 10 kg 100 ° plunge in iced water) perforated Cauliflower cut rosettes...
  • Page 49 Please note that quantities given always refer to a full load. In certain instances reducing the load can improve food quality. Foods are natural products, cooking times and temperatures are intended as guides and should, if necessary, be adjusted to suit the individual product. Cooking process Cooking process Maximum load quantity for each type of unit...
  • Page 50 Sample applications: Eggs, side dishes load per container load per container Product Product Hints Hints Accessories Accessories 1⁄1 1⁄1 2⁄1 2⁄1 pre- pre- haeting haeting Eggs Soft 7 Min. CNS 65 mm perforated 60-100 120-200 100 ° (hard boiled) Hard 15 Min. pcs.
  • Page 51 Please note that quantities given always refer to a full load. In certain instances reducing the load can improve food quality. Foods are natural products, cooking times and temperatures are intended as guides and should, if necessary, be adjusted to suit the individual product. Cooking process Cooking process Maximum load quantity for each type of unit...
  • Page 52 Sample applications: Pasty, bread, rolls, desserts 1 load per container load per container Product Product Hints Hints Accessories Accessories 1⁄1 1⁄1 2⁄1 2⁄1 pre- pre- haeting haeting Apple strudel brush with milk, egg or sugar-water Roasting and baking tray 2 pcs. 4 pcs.
  • Page 53 Please note that quantities given always refer to a full load. In certain instances reducing the load can improve food quality. Foods are natural products, cooking times and temperatures are intended as guides and should, if necessary, be adjusted to suit the individual product. Cooking process Cooking process Maximum load quantity for each type of unit...
  • Page 54 Sample applications: Pasty, bread, dessert 2 Suitable load per container Food Hints GN container/grid 1⁄1 2⁄1 pre- haeting Yeast cakes every 2nd rack 20 mm granite or 2 kg 4 kg 180 ° Roasting and baking tray Yeast plaits 20 mm granite 2 pcs.
  • Page 55 Please note that quantities given always refer to a full load. In certain instances reducing the load can improve food quality. Foods are natural products, cooking times and temperatures are intended as guides and should, if necessary, be adjusted to suit the individual product. Cooking process Approx.

  • Page 56: Before You Call Customer Service

    Before you call customer service Error Possible cause To eliminate Water dripping out of the Door is not closed correctly. If the door is closed correctly, the door handle unit’s door will point down on floor units. Door seal is worn or Replace the door seal (see the „Maintenance”...
  • Page 57 Before you call customer service Error Possible cause To eliminate The unit does not indicate a External main switch is Switch on at the main switch. function after it is switched switched off. Fuse on the premises’ Check the fuses on the premises’ distribution distribution board has board.

  • Page 58: Maintenance

    Maintenance The following inspections can be carried out by experienced employees. Only use genuine spare parts from the unit manufacturer. Cleaning the air filter Replacing the door Replacing the halogen seal lamp Push the lever to the left in order The door seal is fitted in a groove First switch off the unit at the to release the lug.

  • Page 59: Eu Declaration Of Conformity For Electrical Units

    RATIONAL declara que estos productos son conformes con las siguientes Directivas Europeas: RATIONAL kinnitab, et antud tooted vastavad järgmistele EU normidele: RATIONAL déclare que ces produits sont en conformité avec les directives de l’Union Européenne suivantes: RATIONAL vakuuttaa, että nämä tuotteet täyttävät seuraavien EU direktiivien vaatimukset: RATIONAL declares that these products are in conformity with the following EU directives: RATIONAL δηλώνει...

  • Page 60: Eu Declaration Of Conformity For Gas Units

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  • Page 61: Clubrational

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