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  • Page 1 Manual SelfCooking Center ®...
  • Page 2 Safety Instructions Warning: Incorrect installation, adjustment, servicing, maintenance, cleaning, or unatmorised modifications to the appliance can result in damage, injury or death. Read the Operating Manual carefully before starting to use the appliance. For your safety: Do not store or use any flammable gases or liquids near this appliance. What to do in the event of danger or if you smell gas: - Shut the gas supply immediately - Do not touch any electric control elements...
  • Page 3 Installer Installed on: You can reach our Technical Customer Support Service 7 days a week on: +49 8191 327333. For any queries relating to use please ring the RATIONAL ChefLine ® : +49 8191 327300 We reserve the right to make technical changes in the interest of progress!

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents General Instructions / For Your Safety Features General Operating Instructions SelfCooking Control ® Mode Controls Operation Combi-steamer mode Controls Moist heat Dry heat Dry heat and moist heat ClimaPlus Control ® Time settings, continuous operation, preheating Working with the core temperature probe Pressure humidification, air speeds Cool down Programming Mode...
  • Page 5 Info Contents Service ChefLine ® /Service Info Descale steam generator Descale humidification jet Drain steam generator "Type” appliance and software identification Appliance settings Real time, time format Date, temperature unit, language Buzzer, Display contrast, CleanJet ® request Manual clean Maintenance Appliance options Fault warnings Help function...

  • Page 6: General Instructions / For Your Safety

    General Instructions / For Your Safety Please take the time to read the following safety General and operating instructions carefully. • The temperature of door glass, outer casing and Keep this manual carefully so that it can always be add-ons may exceed 60 °C. consulted by anyone using the appliance.
  • Page 7 General Instructions / For Your Safety Display indication Loading/removal In order to avoid unnecessary power consumption, Open appliance door slowly. the intensity of indications is automatically reduced When it is opened heating and fan wheel shut in 2 stages during routine operation. down automatically.
  • Page 8 General Instructions / For Your Safety Mobile oven rack Working with mobile plate racks Please always insert core temperature probe into Working with mobile oven racks, mobile ceramic tube. plate racks and transport trolleys for table-top units (option) - Remove grid shelf - Lay run-in rail on appliance floor and engage.
  • Page 9 General Instructions / For Your Safety Low water Cool down Use the "Cool Down" function to cool the cooking cabinet . This may appear on the display when you switch on. It means that the steam generator is not yet filled with water.
  • Page 10 General Instructions / For Your Safety Cleaning Maintenance • Before the start of CleanJet ® cleaning the • Inspection, maintenance and repair work must hinging racks or mobile plate rack must be only be carried out by trained technicians. inserted in the cooking cabinet as instructed. •...

  • Page 11: Features

    Unlocking device to open double glass door panel (inside) Integal and self-draining door drip pan (inside) Drip collector connected directly to SelfCooking Center ® table-top unit 6 x 1/1 GN, identical for 6 x 2/1 GN, 10 x 1/1 GN and 10x2/1 GN. appliance drain...

  • Page 12: General Operating Instructions

    Info General User Instructions SelfCooking Control ® Combi-Steamer Mode Programming Mode Mode Clean LevelControl copy change delete After switching on or operating By operating the Moist Heat, Dry By operating the "Prog” button the SCC button you enter Heat or Combination Moist Heat you enter Programming SelfCooking Control ®...
  • Page 13 General User Instructions Your SelfCooking Center ® has a touch screen. You Central dial can enter data on your SelfCooking Center ® by just touching it lightly with your finger. You can enter your desired values by rotating the Selecting a function central dial.

  • Page 14: Selfcooking Control ® Mode

    SelfCooking Control ® Mode The 7 SelfCooking Control ® modes (large joints, pan fries, poultry, fish, bakery products, side dishes, Finishing ® ) automatically detect product-specific requirements, the size of the food to be cooked and the load size. Cooking time, temperature and the ideal cooking cabinet climate are continuously adjusted to achieve the result you want.
  • Page 15 SelfCooking Control ® Mode - Controls On/Off switch SelfCooking Control ® 7 Modes: Large roasts Pan fries Poultry Fish Bakery products Side dishes Finishing ® Function button Programming Mode button Central dial with Push Function - 15 -...

  • Page 16: Operation

    SelfCooking Control ® Mode - Operation We would like to explain the operation by giving If desired you can change the default settings you 5 examples. Your User Manual will give you within the first 60 seconds. plenty of other helpful tips on how to make prepa- ring meals child’s play, or simply follow the User The unit preheats automatically –...
  • Page 17 SelfCooking Control ® Mode - Operation Note The requisite cooking time is displayed once the cooking time is up and the cooking cabinet doors have been opened. In some SelfCooking Control ® Mode operations, e.g. soft cooking and overnight cooking, no preheating is necessary. Discontinuing an operation in SelfCooking Control ®...
  • Page 18 SelfCooking Control ® Mode - Operation Example 2: Muffins Unit preheats automatically – display shows: preheat As soon as the preheat temperature is reached display shows Load Select "Bakery Products" mode Insert core temperature probe Please use the positioning aid sweet savoury baking...
  • Page 19 SelfCooking Control ® Mode - Operation Note The requisite cooking time is displayed once the cooking time is up and the cooking cabinet doors have been opened. Discontinuation of SelfCooking operation An operation in SelfCooking Control ® Mode may be discontinued while the display shows the "back"...
  • Page 20 SelfCooking Control ® Mode - Operation Example 3: "Finishing ® – à la carte” Unit preheats automatically – display shows: preheat If desired you can change the default settings and store your new ones. As soon as the preheat temperature is reached display shows Select "Finishing ®...
  • Page 21 SelfCooking Control ® Mode - Operation ”LevelControl” With Level Control you can enter an individual time for each of your appliance racks and have it displayed. That way you can always see exactly when each rack is ready. A buzzer sounds and the indicated level flashes as soon as the preset time for the relevant rack is up.
  • Page 22 SelfCooking Control ® Mode - Operation Example 4: "Finishing ® – Banquet” Unit preheats automatically – display shows: preheat If desired you can change the default settings and store your new ones. As soon as the preheat temperature is reached display shows Select "Finishing ®...
  • Page 23 SelfCooking Control ® Mode - Operation Example 5: Rice Insert core temperature probe Please note that the core temperature probe must be inserted into the container of rice when requested! If the core temperature probe is incorrectly inserted or is not inserted (see chapter on Working with Core Temperature Probe) you will see the Select Side Dishes appropriate message on the display.

  • Page 24: Combi-Steamer Mode

    Combi-Steamer Mode All Combi-Steamer functions are available in Combi-Steamer Mode. You enter Combi-Steamer Mode by operating the Moist Heat, Dry Heat or Combination Moist Heat and Dry Heat button. - 24 -...

  • Page 25: Controls

    Combi-Steamer Mode - Controls Request current cooking data On/Off switch 3 operating modes: Hold down temperature button "Moist Heat" button The following values are displayed: • current cooking cabinet humidity • current cooking cabinet temperature "Dry Heat" button • time elapsed (cooking time) •...
  • Page 26 Combi-Steamer Mode – Moist Heat The fresh steam generator generates hygienic fresh Optional functions, e.g. air speed (excepting steam. CleanJet ® , Descale and Cool Down), may be incorporated. Cooking cabinet temperature can be set to between 30 °C and 300 °C. Cooking methods: Steaming, stewing, blanching, simmering, soaking, vacuum cooking, thawing, preserving...
  • Page 27 Combi-Steamer Mode – Dry Heat Powerful heating elements heat the dry air. Cooking Optional functions, e.g. air speed (excepting cabinet temperature can be set to between 30 °C CleanJet ® , Descale and Cool Down), may be and 300 °C. incorporated.

  • Page 28: Dry Heat And Moist Heat

    Combi-Steamer Mode – Combination of Moist Heat + Dry Heat "Moist Heat" and "Dry Heat" cooking modes are or work with combined. This combination creates a hot humid core temperature probe cabinet climate for especially intensive cooking. 19°C Cooking cabinet humidity can be defined (see 76°C chapter on ClimaPlus Control ®...

  • Page 29: Moist Heat

    Combi-Steamer Mode - ClimaPlus Control ® ClimaPlus Control ® measures and regulates the While cooking is taking place you can see what humidity in the cooking cabinet to within one ClimaPlus Control ® is doing: percent. You can set the exact product-specific climate for each food in the clima window.

  • Page 30: Time Settings, Continuous Operation, Preheating

    Combi-Steamer Mode Time settings, Continuous operation, Preheat Timer Manual Preheat 0:33 CONT. preheat Rotate central dial to the left. First Continuous operation "Continuous" appears, then "Preheat". CONT. Press clock symbol and hold button down until Real-time setting "Continuous" appears on the display. (see chapter on Appliance Settings).

  • Page 31: Working With The Core Temperature Probe

    Combi-Steamer Mode Working with the Core Temperature Probe The cooking process is regulated by a 6-point core Using the core temperature probe temperature measurement in the food. on frozen food Clean core temperature probe prior to use and cool With the drill bit provided drill a hole in the thickest with hand shower.

  • Page 32: Pressure Humidification, Air Speeds

    Combi-Steamer Mode – Humidification, air speed Humidification Air speed A powerful jet atomises bursts of water and 5 air speeds are available. The appliance operates distributes it throughout the cooking cabinet. at a standard air speed factory setting. Humidification creates ideal rising conditions and Can be selected for any cooking medium.

  • Page 33: Cool Down

    Combi-Steamer Mode – Cool Down You have been operating your appliance at high cooking cabinet temperature and now want to Warning! continue working at low cabinet temperature. • During "Cool Down" the fan wheel does "Cool Down" Function lets you cool the cabinet not switch off when the door is opened.

  • Page 34: Programming Mode Controls

    Programming Mode – Controls It takes no time at all to create your own cooking programs in Programming Mode using the easy-to- understand control concept. Select program clean Program name New program change clean Change program copy Copy program LevelControl delete copy change...

  • Page 35: Programming Mode

    Programming Mode "Programming SelfCooking Mode" Programming SelfCooking Mode You can copy or adapt the 7 operating modes (large joints, pan fries, poultry, fish, bakery products, side dishes, Finishing ® ) to meet your individual requirements and store them under a new name. A B C D E F H I J K L M Examples:...

  • Page 36: "Programming - Combi-Steamer Mode

    Programming Mode "Programming - Combi-Steamer Mode" Programming Manual-Mode or Work with Core Temperature Probe 19°C 76°C A B C D E F H I J K L M All optional functions, e.g. fan wheel (excepting CleanJet ® , Descale and Cool Down), may be Enter desired program name.

  • Page 37: Program Start, Check, Change

    Programming Mode "Start, check, change program" Start program TEST e.g. "Test" Program Program step 2 Change program e.g. "Test" program Test Test Test TEST change During program execution the program name and program number appear on the display Name can be changed as required. Note You can adjust the settings (ClimaPlus Control ®...

  • Page 38: Program Delete, Copy

    Programming Mode - "Delete, copy program" Delete program Copy program e.g. "Test" program e.g. "Test" program Test Test delete copy delete A B C D E F H I J K L M Name can be changed as required. If the program name is not changed the appliance allocates a consecutive index number.

  • Page 39: Levelcontrol

    Programming Mode "Level Control" With Level Control you can enter an individual time 160 °C for each of your appliance racks and have it displayed. That way you can always see exactly when each rack is ready. The buzzer sounds and the indicated level flashes as soon as the preset time for the relevant rack is up.
  • Page 40 Programming Mode "Level Control" 0:33 Select level loaded (e.g. level 3) 0:08 You can repeat this procedure as often as you like for any rack. Program stored. The time runs when the cooking cabinet door is closed. As soon as you open the cooking cabinet All optional functions, e.g.

  • Page 41: Program Lock

    Programming Mode "Program Lock" Setting Program Lock: Change password New programs cannot be created when "Program change password Lock" is set. You can use existing programs, but not change, copy or delete them. _xxxx enter old password settings A B C D E F H I J K L M Prog _xxxx...

  • Page 42: Functions Cleanjet

    Functions – CleanJet ® For hygiene reasons and to prevent malfunc- CleanJet ® tions it is essential to clean the unit every day at close of work. Note: use the automatic cleaning system for cleaning the cooking cabinet. Please note that your unit must be If the cabinet temperature exceeds 75 °C at cleaned every day, even if it is only operated on the start of a CleanJet...
  • Page 43 Functions – CleanJet ® When requested please place the indicated number of appliance manufacturer’s tablets into the recess in the air baffle – at the left of the cabinet. Follow the chemical cleaner handling instructions on the next page. Note: The number of Cleaner and Rinse Aid tablets will vary, depending on the degree of soiling and size of the unit.
  • Page 44 Functions - CleanJet ® Close unit door. Caution! Start • After the end of CleanJet ® cleaning check the cooking cabinet for cleaner and rinse aid residues. Remove any cleaner and rinse CleaJet medium aid tablet residues and rinse thoroughly with hand shower.
  • Page 45 Functions – CleanJet ® /Interrupt CleanJet ® Interrupting the CleanJet ® Unit being rinsed, the display shows: Program: Interrupt Cleanjet After a power failure or after the unit is switched off the display shows Once rinsing has finished the display shows Interrupt Cleanjet cleaning incomplete If Interrupt CleanJet...

  • Page 46: Cleanjet

    Functions – CleanJet ® Request CleanJet ® Request CleanJet request This function allows a fixed operating hours time to be set for CleanJet ® cleaning. The display shows this message when the set operating time is reached, the activated cooking process is complete or after the unit is switched on.

  • Page 47: Haccp Logging

    – Batch no. be, if necessary, be outputted – Time of day via the unit interface. – Cooking program no. or name You will need a PC/Laptop and RATIONAL – Cooking cabinet temperature CombiLink ® software. You will find more detailed –...

  • Page 48: Delta Cooking

    ∆T Functions – Delta-T cooking By gradually raising the temperature in the cabinet until the cooking process ends and maintaining a constant differential to the current core temperatu- re, the meat is cooked more slowly. Delta = difference between core temperature and cooking cabinet temperature.

  • Page 49: Half Power, Power Optimisation Connection

    Functions - 1/2 Power, Connection of Energy Optimisation System 1/2 Power (Electric appliances only – cannot be selected in SelfCooking Control ® mode!) The power consumption of the heating elements in electric appliances is cut by 50% (e.g. Model 10 x 1/1 GN from 18 kW to 9 kW). Can be selected for any cooking medium.

  • Page 50: Automatic Start Time

    Automatic start time If your kitchen setup so requires, you can set your 19.05.04 unit to start automatically. 20.05.04 Enter automatic start time: Set the desired date using the central dial and press the central dial to confirm. The start time is activated. After 10 seconds the display alternately shows the real time and the start time.

  • Page 51: Cds

    Functions – CalcDiagnose System ® The CalcDiagnose System ® rinses and drains the steam generator as required by the amount of use. The CalcDiagnose System ® also monitors the lime- scale level in the steam generator. The display shows the limescale level in the steam generator as a red bar.

  • Page 52: Service 26

    ChefLine ® /Service – Service-Info You are given the opportunity of having the The following service notices can be displayed in ChefLine ® telephone number displayed. the Service-Info area. Chef✆Line Service✆Info The display shows: The display shows: e.g. Tel......Service 26 No Funktion call Customer Serv.

  • Page 53: Descale Steam Generator

    Service – Steam generator descaling Descaling Note: If the cabinet temperature exceeds 40 °C, the display will show the message: Caution! unit to hot • The process described involves working with an aggressive chemical fluid – danger of corrosive burns! open door •...
  • Page 54 Service – Steam generator descaling fill 5 liter descaler Use the appliance manufacturer’s hand pump to very slowly fill with the amount of desca- ling fluid shown on the display. Replace left grid shelf to secure the descaler hose. Caution! •...
  • Page 55 Service – Steam generator descaling IIIIII When the descaling process has finished the desca- Cleaning incomplete ling status of the steam generator is indicated. The descaling process can be repeated if necessary. IIIIII repeat descale? The steam generator is automatically drained and thoroughly rinsed.

  • Page 56: Descale Humidification Jet

    Service – Humidifying nozzle descaling Descaling the humidifying nozzle Please check the humidifying nozzle for limescale deposits once a month. Caution! Release the union nut of the humidifying nozzle • The process described involves working (turn anticlockwise – spanner size 18). with an aggressive chemical fluid –...

  • Page 57: Drain Steam Generator

    Service – Draining the steam generator You can drain the steam generator before moving it or to stop it freezing. Deselect cooking process. Open cabinet door. The steam generator is drained automatically. - 57 -...

  • Page 58: Type" Appliance And Software Identification

    Service – "Model” – appliance and software identification The unit and software identification can be read out using the "Model" Function. Mod. No.... SW: ....Model: ......- 58 -...

  • Page 59: Appliance Settings Real Time, Time Format

    Appliance settings – real time, time format Basic appliance settings can be displayed Time format setting and changed. am/pm Press the display to change between the 24 hour and 12 hour indication. settings Set time format glows red (date format changes automatically). am/pm 9:50 Time setting for...

  • Page 60: Date, Temperature Unit, Language

    Appliance settings – Date, temperature unit, language Date setting .05. Date format is linked to time format. Selection: 24h appears as 19.05.03 (day/month/year) am/pm appears as 05/19/03 (month/day/year) Temperature unit setting Your appliance gives you the choice of two temperature units. °C / °F Press the display to change between the tempera- ture units °C and °F.
  • Page 61 Appliance settings – Date, temperature unit, language Language setting english Use the central dial to select the language you want. User Language setting User Select "User" with the central dial. Water The term to be translated is suggested to you in English. A B C D E F H I J K L M Enter desired term.

  • Page 62: Request

    Appliance settings – Buzzer, Display Contrast, CleanJet ® Request Buzzer setting CleanJet ® Request time setting The operating hours time for the automatic clea- ning request is set using the CleanJet ® Request function. Rotate the central dial to select the desired signal tone.

  • Page 63: Manual Clean

    Manual cleaning Or, instead of cleaning with CleanJet ® , you can clean your unit manually. Caution! • It is vital to wear the correct protective clothing, gloves, face mask and safety goggles. • Only use the hand spray pistol made by the appliance manufacturer.
  • Page 64 Manual cleaning Note: • Leave the appliance door slightly open if it is going to be idle for a prolonged period (e.g. over- night). clean • To stop the high-quality chrome nickel steel cor- roding, your appliance must be cleaned regularly, Cleaning program is initiated.

  • Page 65: Maintenance

    Maintenance Inspections which shoud only be Changing the interior lighting carried out by experienced staff Replace the halogen bulb when the interior lighting technicians. fails. First switch off the unit at the mains! Cover the outlet inside the cabinet with a cloth and remove the 4 screws holding the glass retaining Caution! frame.
  • Page 66 Maintenance Replacing the door gasket The door gasket comprises a vulcanised frame which slots into a guide on the cooking cabinet. If a gasket needs changing, pull the old gasket out of the guide. Clean any dirt from the guide rails. When fitting the gasket make sure the rectangular part of the gasket is inserted properly into the frame.

  • Page 67: Appliance Options

    Info Appliance options Draft diverter Condensation extractor hood for (gas appliances only) table-top units Vapour is automatically fan-extracted when the cabinet door is opened (no condensation enginee- ring). Easy to install and retrofit. Model 6 x 1/1; 10 x 1/1 GN E Art. no. 60.70.366 Model 6 x 1/1;...
  • Page 68 Info Appliance options Heat shield for left side panel Combi-Duo Retrofitting a heat shield allows you to place a radiant heat source (e.g. grill) near the left side panel. Model 6 x 1/1 Art. no. 60.70.390 Model 6 x 2/1 Art.

  • Page 69: Fault Warnings

    Fault indications Any faults developed by your unit will be shown on Faults on your unit which allow you to continue the display: using the unit can be suppressed by pressing the arrow button. Service 26 Keine Funktion Service rufen Tel.
  • Page 70 Fault indications Service 24 Continuous indication Please notify Customer Service! Service 25 Indicated for 2 minutes during CleanJet ® not functioning! CleanJet ® cleaning • Turn water tap on full • Check supply filter • Remove containers from cooking cabinet •...

  • Page 71: Help Function

    Info Help Function Help texts are filed in your appliance so that you can use its extensive potential as fully and as sim- ply as possible. The Help Function is available if the display shows "?". To leaf through the Help Function: - 71 -...
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