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Read the operating instructions prior to commissioning Operating instructions Bratt pan Unit Type of energy Version Model Bratt pan Electric Without tilting, EcoControl OPEMPF... O7EMPF... OIEMPF... Side arm, manual tilting, OPEKBP... EcoControl OIEKBP... Side arm, motorised tilting, OPEKBP... EcoControl OIEKBP... 2021441-20ABBE-B en-GB...
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Operating and display elements Prog. 1 2 3 °C/F cook soft g r i l l auto sta rt sta rt stop Eco Control a "Cooking temperature/level" i "Auto start" indicator light display b "Cooking temperature/level" j "grill" button button c "Cooking time"...
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Directory of contents 1 Introduction ................. 7 1.1 About this manual ................ 7 1.1.1 Explanation of signs .................. 8 1.2 Intended use .................. 9 1.3 Warranty .................... 9 2 Safety information ............ 10 3 Description of the unit ............. 13 3.1 Overview of the unit ............... 13 3.1.1 Floor-standing unit ................... 13 3.1.2 Suspended unit ...
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Directory of contents 4.12 Braising .................. 44 4.13 Emptying the unit ................. 46 4.13.1 Emptying a unit with drain valve ............ 46 4.13.2 Emptying with a ladle ................ 46 4.13.3 Emptying with manual tilting .............. 47 4.13.4 Emptying with motorised tilting .............. 48 4.14 Pausing and end of use ...
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Directory of contents Operating instructions...
Introduction 1 Introduction 1.1 About this manual The operating instructions are part of the unit and contain information: • On safe operation, • On cleaning and care, • On remedies in case of faults. Be aware of the following notes and adhere to them: •...
Introduction 1.1.1 Explanation of signs DANGER Imminent threat of danger Failure to comply will lead to death or very severe injuries. WARNING Possible threat of danger Failure to comply can lead to death or very severe injuries. CAUTION Dangerous situation Failure to comply can lead to slight or moderately severe injuries.
Introduction 1.2 Intended use This unit is intended to be used solely for commercial purposes, particularly in commercial kitchens. This unit may only be used with suitable accessories and for the cooking of food. It is forbidden to use the unit for purposes, which include the following: •...
Safety information 2 Safety information The unit complies with applicable safety standards. Residual risks associated with operation or risks resulting from incorrect operation cannot be ruled out and are mentioned specifically in the safety instructions and warnings. The operator must be familiar with regional regulations and observe them.
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Safety information Fire prevention Risk of fire from dirt and grease deposits • Clean the unit when finished using it. • Do not use the unit as a deep fat fryer. Risk of fire from overheating • Observe the unit during operation. •...
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Safety information Risk of physical damage from improper cleaning • Clean the unit after using it. • Do not clean the unit with a high-pressure cleaner or water jet. • Do not clean the housing with highly abrasive or chemically aggressive cleaning agents.
Description of the unit 3 Description of the unit 3.1 Overview of the unit The unit is intended for universal use in commercial kitchens for cooking food in a pan. Possible uses are cooking, stewing, frying, braising and boiling. The pan with drain valve is permanently built-in. The pan with motorised or manual tilting can be turned in the left and right side arms, and the bearing of the pivoting point is located right at the front for optimum pouring.
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Description of the unit Image: Bratt pan with EcoControl, manual tilting and mixer tap a Lid handle g Nameplate b Maximum fill level mark h Equipment leg c Operating element i Mixer tap (optional) d Pan j Lid hinge e Operating element for tilting k Lid f Spout Operating instructions...
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Description of the unit Image: Bratt pan with EcoControl and motorised tilting a Lid handle f Nameplate b Operating element g Equipment leg c Pan h Maximum fill level mark d Operating element for tilting i Lid hinge e Spout j Lid Operating instructions...
Description of the unit 3.1.2 Suspended unit Image: Bratt pan with EcoControl and manual tilting a Lid handle f Nameplate b Maximum fill level mark g Spout c Operating element h Suspension mounting d Pan i Lid hinge e Operating element for tilting j Lid Operating instructions...
Description of the unit 3.2 Function of the operating and display elements Prog. 1 2 3 °C/F Image: Display field d Indicator light for heating status a Decimal point for "Cooking temperature/level" display e Status display indicator light b Decimal point for "Cooking time" c Time display indicator light Symbol Operating/display element...
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Description of the unit Symbol Operating/display element Function "Soft" indicator light • Flashes when the temperature for the "Soft cooking" mode is being set. • Illuminates when the "Soft cooking" soft mode is selected. "Soft" button • Select the settings for the "Soft cook- ing"...
Description of the unit Symbol Operating/display element Function Time display indicator light • Flashes while the preselection time or cooking time elapses. • Goes out when the desired time has elapsed. The "Cooking time" decimal point • Shows the waiting time before the jumps between two positions and start of a cooking program in 10- displays either the waiting time...
Description of the unit 3.4 Fill quantity The fill quantity depends on the model and pan size. Model Pan size Quantity (l)* Without tilting 2/1 GN 2/1 GN – 300 3/1 GN 3/1 GN – 300 With tilting 2/1 GN 2/1 GN –...
Operating the unit 4 Operating the unit CAUTION Risk of burns from hot surfaces • Protect arms and hands by wearing suitable protective gloves. 4.1 Initial commissioning The following work must be carried out before the initial commissioning: 1. Perform the basic settings (see "Performing basic control settings").
MKN does not assume any responsibility or liability for damage, which is caused by unauthorized changing of parameters. Claims against MKN that are due to this can not be upheld, not even within the scope of the guarantee or warranty.
Operating the unit EcoControl basic control setting - Level 2: Bratt pan Setting Parameter Standard Range of Explanation value adjustment Process start signal Deactivated tone 001 — 099 Duration in seconds (s) Continuous sound Process end signal Deactivated tone 001 — 099 Duration in seconds (s) Continuous sound Kitchen management...
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Operating the unit 8. Also press the "grill" button. 9. Release the "Cook" button. 10.Release the "grill" button. Setting the temperature display Requirement The unit is on Level 1 is activated 1. Select the "F__" parameter using the "Cooking temperature/level" button in the "Cooking temperature/level"...
Operating the unit 4.3.2 Changing the EcoControl basic control setting - Level 2 Only change the indicated parameters. Requirement The unit is on 1. Press the "grill" button, "Auto start" button, "Soft" button and "Cook" button in succession. "Cooking temperature/level" display shows the parameters. "Cooking time"...
Operating the unit 4.4 Basic functions 4.4.1 Setting the temperature The adjustable temperature range depends on the cooking mode selected. The temperature is adjusted in 1-degree increments. Requirement The unit is on 1. Select the desired cooking mode. 2. Press the "Cooking temperature/level" button. The indicator light for the selected cooking mode flashes.
Operating the unit 4.4.3 Setting start-time preselection CAUTION Health risk from harmful microorganisms due to insufficient temperatures When using start-time preselection, temperatures that promote the growth of harmful microorganisms on the food being cooked can occur in the cooking zone. •...
Operating the unit Start-time preselection allows bottlenecks in the preparation and cooking of food to be avoided. 4.4.4 Setting the cooking time Cooking processes can be individually adapted by means of the "Cooking time" function. The cooking time can be adapted at any time, even while a cooking process is running.
Operating the unit 4.4.5 Starting the cooking mode The "Status display" indicator light illuminates while the unit is heating up. The "Status display" indicator light goes out, as soon as the set temperature is reached. If the temperature falls below the set level, the unit automatically heats up again.
Operating the unit 4.4.7 Selecting cooking mode The unit has several possible methods of starting a cooking process. "Cooking", "Soft cooking" and "Frying" are selected directly via the corresponding buttons in the operating field. "Low-temperature cooking" is selected via the "Frying" button. "Keeping food warm"...
Operating the unit 4.4.8 Setting the level Cooking processes can be started with several settings. The basic setting for the unit is preset at the time of delivery. The temperature for continuous cooking output is freely adjustable. Level Definition "Cook" 1 Cooking process, which at the start first heats the food to be cooked to 100 °C, and then automatically continues to heat it with continuous cooking output of 30 %.
Operating the unit 4.4.9 Setting the continuous cooking temperature Requirement The unit is on 1. Press the "Cook" button to select a level and with it the continuous cooking temperature. The "Cook" indicator light flashes. "Cooking temperature/level" display shows the level. 2.
Operating the unit Tilting or tilting back the pan with motorised tilting If the Motorised tilting control knob is released, the tilting movement of the unit stops. Requirement Lid opened 1. Turn the Motorised tilting control knob to the left and hold it. The pan is tilted (unloading position).
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Operating the unit Keep the lid closed during operation in order to save energy and improve the climate in the room. Requirement The unit is on 1. Open the lid. 2. In the case of units without tilting, close the drain valve and put the drain screen into the drain.
Operating the unit 4.5.1 Cooking with the cooking insert Requirement The unit is on Lid opened 1. Insert the base shelf. 2. Insert the cooking insert with the food to be cooked. 3. Add liquid. Observe the Maximum load level mark. 4.
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Operating the unit CAUTION Risk of scalding from hot steam Scalding from hot escaping steam can occur, when cooking utensils are being opened. • Open the lid of the unit carefully. Keep the lid closed during operation in order to save energy and improve the climate in the room.
Operating the unit 4.7 Soft cooking Soft cooking ("Soft") enables the food being cooked to be cooked slowly. The food to be cooked is heated up at full output to a temperature, which is 25 °C below the set temperature. The food being cooked is heated up at intervals, until the set temperature is reached.
Operating the unit 16.Switch off the unit (see "Operating the unit"). Unit cools down. 17.Empty the unit (see "Emptying the unit"). 18.Clean the unit (see "Cleaning and caring for the unit"). 4.8 Low-temperature cooking CAUTION Risk of scalding from food that is cooking Do not exceed the maximum fill level mark CAUTION Risk of scalding from hot steam...
Operating the unit 9. Set the cooking time (see "Operating the unit"). 10.Start cooking (see "Operating the unit"). 11.Stir occasionally during cooking. The heat is distributed more evenly. The food being cooked does not burn. 12.End cooking (see "Operating the unit"). An audible signal sounds, after the cooking time has elapsed.
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Operating the unit The food being cooked is warmed up at maximum heat output to the desired temperature (30 — 110 °C). Temperature range of 50 °C to 300 °C. Delicate food being cooked is not burnt. There are 3 levels available. Level Heat output Warming up the food being cooked with 15 % of the maximum output.
Operating the unit 4.10 Burning-in a frying surface made of steel CAUTION Risk of burns from hot surfaces • Protect arms and hands by wearing suitable protective gloves. If a pan has a frying surface made of steel, the frying surface must be burnt-in before being used for the first time.
Operating the unit 4.11 Frying Frying ("grill") enables the food being cooked to be dry cooked. The food being cooked is heated up at full output to the desired temperature and cooked without the addition of liquid. The temperatures are freely adjustable. CAUTION Risk of burns from hot surfaces •...
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Operating the unit 7. Press the "Start Stop" button. The "Start Stop" indicator light illuminates. The "Start Stop" indicator light goes out, as soon as the set temperature is reached The "Cooking time" display shows the remaining time. The "Heating" indicator light illuminates. The frying surface heats up.
Operating the unit 15.Clean the unit (see "Cleaning and caring for the unit"). The unit is off. 4.12 Braising Braising is a variation on the "Frying" cooking mode and is performed by setting the "Frying/grill" cooking mode. The food being cooked is first cooked at full output and very high temperature, and then it is cooked at reduced temperature with the addition of liquid.
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Operating the unit 6. Press the "Start Stop" button. The "Start Stop" indicator light illuminates. The "Start Stop" indicator light goes out, as soon as the set temperature is reached The "Cooking time" display shows the remaining time. The "Heating" indicator light illuminates. The frying surface heats up.
Operating the unit 4.13 Emptying the unit CAUTION Risk of scalding from hot steam Scalding from hot escaping steam can occur, when cooking utensils are being opened. • Open the lid of the unit carefully. CAUTION Risk of physical damage and personal injury from containers that are not heat-resistant Use heat-resistant containers with handles and locking lids to transport food being cooked.
Operating the unit 4.13.3 Emptying with manual tilting Image: Fold out the handwheel handle (A), turn the handwheel (B) Requirement Cooking ended Unit switched off Lid opened 1. Fold out the handwheel handle. 2. Turn the handwheel clockwise. The pan is tilted. Pan in unloading position.
Operating the unit 4.13.4 Emptying with motorised tilting If the Motorised tilting control knob is released, the tilting movement of the unit stops. Image: Tilting the pan (A), Tilting back the pan (B) Requirement Cooking ended Lid opened 1. Make a suitable container ready. 2.
Cleaning and caring for the unit 5 Cleaning and caring for the unit CAUTION Risk of burns from hot surfaces • Allow surfaces to cool prior to cleaning. ATTENTION Risk of physical damage from extremely abrupt cooling • Do not cool shock the unit by cooling it abruptly. ATTENTION Risk of physical damage from improper cleaning •...
Cleaning and caring for the unit 5.2 Removing rust spots • Remove fresh rust spots with a mild abrasive or fine sandpaper. • Always remove rust spots completely. • Expose treated areas to fresh air for at least 24 hours. During this time, do not allow any contact with greases, oils or foods so that a new protective layer can form.
Cleaning and caring for the unit 5.5 Cleaning the pan 5.5.1 Cleaning a non-tiltable pan ATTENTION Risk of physical damage from improper cleaning • Do not clean the housing with highly abrasive or chemically aggressive cleaning agents. • Do not clean the housing with highly abrasive sponges. Requirement Unit switched off and cooled down Pan emptied Lid opened...
Cleaning and caring for the unit 5.5.2 Cleaning a tiltable pan ATTENTION Risk of physical damage from improper cleaning • Do not clean the housing with highly abrasive or chemically aggressive cleaning agents. • Do not clean the housing with highly abrasive sponges. Requirement Unit switched off and cooled down Pan emptied Lid opened...
Cleaning and caring for the unit 5.6 Cleaning the drain valve 5.6.1 Removing and attaching the drain valve Removing the drain valve Image: Removing the drain valve Requirement Unit switched off Boiling kettle emptied 1. Undo the screw on the drain valve. 2.
Cleaning and caring for the unit 2. Push the drain valve onto the connection. 3. Turn the drain valve about 30° anticlockwise. 4. Align the drain valve vertically. 5. Screw the screw into the drain valve. 5.6.2 Disassembling and assembling the drain valve ATTENTION Risk of physical damage from improper cleaning Aggressive cleaners can damage seals and plastic parts.
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Cleaning and caring for the unit 5. Thoroughly clean the sealing surfaces, pilot pin and guide groove of the piston. 6. Rinse thoroughly with clear water. Use a mild cleaning agent if required. 7. Carefully dry all components. 8. Grease all components with valve grease suitable for food use. Image: Grease the drain valve Assembling the drain valve Requirement Seals checked for integrity and correct seating...
Cleaning and caring for the unit 5.6.3 Changing the seals If individual seals are worn, always change all of them together. When changing them, ensure that the guide grooves are not damaged. In order to prevent leaks through twisting, first hook the diagonal seal onto the top of the piston, do not push it on from below.
Cleaning and caring for the unit 5.7 Inspecting the unit 5.7.1 Performing a visual inspection ATTENTION Risk of physical damage from improper inspection • Inspect in accordance with the inspection intervals. • Have inspections performed by a capable user. • In the event of damage or signs of wear, contact customer service immediately and stop using the unit.
Troubleshooting 6 Troubleshooting 6.1 Cause of failure and the remedy Failure Possible causes Remedy The control does not react The control is defective • Disconnect the unit from the electric mains. • Contact Customer service. An internal fuse has tripped •...
Carrying out maintenance 7 Carrying out maintenance The manufacturer recommends maintenance of the unit at intervals of 3 months. 7.1 Carrying out recommended maintenance 7.1.1 Lubricating the lid hinge Use special grease suitable for fittings. Requirement Unit switched off Unit emptied 1.
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Carrying out maintenance 6. Open and close the lid several times. The special grease is distributed in the lid hinge. 7. Remove any excessive special grease. 8. Clean the unit (see "Cleaning and caring for the unit"). Type of maintenance (3 monthly, 6 monthly, 12 Date Company, person Signature...
Dispose of unit in an environmentally responsible manner 8 Dispose of unit in an environmentally responsible manner Do not dispose of unit or the unit's components together with non- recyclable waste. If the unit is disposed of together with non- recyclable waste or treated improperly, toxic substances contained in the unit can damage health and pollute the environment.
Manufacturer's declaration 9 Manufacturer's declaration EC Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer MKN Maschinenfabrik Kurt Neubauer GmbH & Co. KG • Halberstädter Straße 2a • 38300 Wolfenbüttel, Germany We hereby declare, that the following product: Description of the unit Unit for cooking food in commercial applications...
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Manufacturer's declaration EC Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer MKN Maschinenfabrik Kurt Neubauer GmbH & Co. KG • Halberstädter Straße 2a • 38300 Wolfenbüttel, Germany We hereby declare, that the following product: Description of the unit Unit for cooking food in commercial applications...
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Manufacturer's declaration EC Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer MKN Maschinenfabrik Kurt Neubauer GmbH & Co. KG • Halberstädter Straße 2a • 38300 Wolfenbüttel, Germany We hereby declare, that the following product: Description of the unit Unit for cooking food in commercial applications...
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