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  • Page 1 ® iVario Operating instructions...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents 1 Introduction ......................................... Help displayed on the unit ..................................Product liability ......................................Target group ........................................Intended use........................................Working with this manual..................................1.5.1 Explanation of symbols..................................1.5.2 Explanation of pictograms................................1.5.3 Explanation of safety messages ..............................1.5.4 Images ........................................1.5.5 Technical changes....................................
  • Page 4 5.2.4 Egg dishes......................................31 5.2.5 Soups and sauces....................................31 5.2.6 Dairy foods and desserts................................. 32 5.2.7 Finishing....................................... 33 Conditions, information and warnings..............................33 Cooking food intelligently ..................................34 5.4.1 Calling up intelligent cooking process ............................34 5.4.2 Starting intelligent cooking process ............................35 Adjusting cooking result to own requirements...........................
  • Page 5 8.1.1 Preset tickets ...................................... 52 8.1.2 Creating your own tickets ................................53 8.1.3 Editing the ticket board ................................... 53 Pan division ........................................55 8.2.1 Presetting pan divisions .................................. 55 8.2.2 Creating your own pan divisions ..............................55 8.2.3 Divide the pan into zones ................................57 Pan allocation.........................................
  • Page 6 11.7.2 Cooking programs .................................... 71 11.7.3 User profile......................................72 11.7.4 User images ......................................72 11.7.5 User data: Delete all ..................................73 11.7.6 Basic unit settings ..................................... 73 11.7.7 HACCP data ......................................73 11.7.8 Service ........................................73 11.8 Network settings ......................................74 11.8.1 WiFi ........................................
  • Page 7 14.1 Search assistant ......................................90 14.2 Help displayed on the unit ..................................90 14.3 Telephone help......................................90 14.4 Help in a service call..................................... 91 14.4.1 Automatically transferring service data to ConnectedCooking ..................91 14.4.2 Retrieving service data ..................................91 14.5 Problem resolution ......................................

  • Page 8: Introduction

    This unit may not be used outdoors. This unit may not be used for continuous industrial mass production of food. All other uses are contrary to the intended purpose, and may be dangerous. RATIONAL AG assumes no liability for the consequences of using the unit contrary to the intended use.

  • Page 9: Explanation Of Pictograms

    1 | Introduction 1.5.2 Explanation of pictograms The following pictograms are used in this document: Caution! Read the operating instructions before using the unit. General warning symbol Useful tips for simple use of your unit. 1.5.3 Explanation of safety messages If you see the following safety messages, you are being warned about hazardous situations and instructed to avoid these situations.

  • Page 10: The Ivario

    2 | The iVario The iVario Core temperature probes Gasket Arm for automatic raising and lowering mechanism (accessory) Display Steam nozzles Pan lid Automatic water refill Locking system (optional) Central dial Power outlet USB port Pan valve Hand shower (optional) 2-XS model 2-S model Please note that units without a pressure cooking function have a steam nozzle.

  • Page 11: General Safety Instructions

    Your unit must be maintained by your RATIONAL Service Partner. Do not modify the unit or the unit installation undertaken by your RATIONAL Service Partner. Do not use the cooking system if it is damaged or if the connection cable is damaged. A damaged unit is not safe and can cause injury or fire.

  • Page 12: Personal Protective Equipment

    3 | General safety instructions – Never pour water into hot oil or fat. Safety instructions after use Clean the unit after every use. Never use the integrated heating function to dry the pan. To prevent corrosion in the pan, leave the pan lid and pan drain valve slightly open if the unit is going to be idle for a prolonged period and overnight.

  • Page 13: How To Work With The Unit

    Initial start-up When starting up your unit for the first time, it has already been properly installed by a RATIONAL Service Partner. The unit is therefore ready for operation. You can find all the information on installation in the installation manual enclosed.

  • Page 14: Start Screen

    4 | How to work with the unit Start screen iZoneControl Programming mode iCookingSuite Height adjustment Home Manual operating modes Favourites Intelligent modes Cooking methods Actions Back / Cancel Help Date, time, status Settings iZoneControl [} 52] Please note that this intelligent assistant is optional in the 2-XS model. Intelligent cooking - iCookingSuite [} 27] Home If you press this button, you will be navigated to the start screen.

  • Page 15: Overview And Focus View

    4 | How to work with the unit 4.3.1 Overview and focus view When you turn the unit on, an overview of both pans is displayed on the home screen. If you want to start a cooking path, you must select one of the pans. The pan will then be enlarged and shown in the focus view. If you do not select a pan, a message asking you to select a pan will appear.

  • Page 16: Date, Time, Status

    4 | How to work with the unit 4.3.3 Date, time, status In the footer, you can see the current date and time at all times, as well as the status of the following ports and connections: USB flash drive connected This symbol shows that you have connected a USB flash drive or a USB accessory to the unit.

  • Page 17: Actions

    4 | How to work with the unit 4.3.5 Actions The following symbols can be displayed regardless of whether or not you are cooking food. Symbol Function Open pan lid automatically [} 19] Close pan lid [} 19] Tilt pan [} 20] Lower pan [} 20] Automatic water filling [} 19] Open drain valve [} 21] Close drain valve [} 21]...

  • Page 18: Fill Levels

    4 | How to work with the unit Fill levels NOTICE Damage to the unit from not adhering to maximum or minimum fill levels If you fill the pan with too much or too little food and liquid, therefore not adhering to minimum and maximum fill levels, you may damage the unit.

  • Page 19: Opening And Closing The Pan Lid

    If the pan lid mechanism is defective, there is a risk of injury. 1. Open the pan lid fully and leave open. 2. Contact your RATIONAL Service Partner. NOTICE The pan lid and the pan lid gasket can be damaged if the pan lid is closed when the pan is tilted Function parts must be replaced when damaged.

  • Page 20: Tilting And Lowering Pan

    4 | How to work with the unit 1. Press the button 2. Set the desired water quantity. Observe the maximum fill volumes. Your setting will be applied automatically after just a few seconds. > The unit will be filled with the set water quantity. The water quantity still to be filled will be displayed. >...

  • Page 21: Opening And Closing The Pan Drain Valve

    4 | How to work with the unit The pan lid is fully open. There are no baskets hanging on the lifting arm. 1. Simultaneously press and hold the central dial and the button: > If you release the button, the pan will stop tilting. Lower pan WARNING Risk of crushing when lowering the pan...

  • Page 22: Inserting Core Temperature Probe

    4 | How to work with the unit 2. To close the pan drain valve, press the button: > The pan drain valve will close. > The button will be displayed: If the pan drain valve is opened and you call up a manual mode or an intelligent cooking process, the pan drain valve will close automatically.
  • Page 23 4 | How to work with the unit Fish fillets 1. Insert the core probe up to the handle into the thickest point of the food. Whole fish 1. Insert the core probe up to the handle into the thickest point of the food. Make sure that the tip of the core probe does not protrude into the abdominal cavity of the fish.

  • Page 24: Using The Hand Shower

    4 | How to work with the unit >> The cooking process is not performed correctly. If you do not confirm the correction, the cooking process will be aborted and you will have to start again. Some cooking paths, such as low temperature boiling, will continue despite the error.

  • Page 25: Adjusting The Unit Height (Optional)

    If the height adjustment mechanism is defective, the unit may sink to the lowest point. There is a risk of injury. 1. Do not adjust the height of the unit any more. 2. Contact your RATIONAL Service Partner. NOTICE Objects have been placed under the height-adjustable stand or under the unit with height-adjustable feet If there are objects underneath the height-adjustable stand or the unit with height-adjustable feet and you set the unit height, the stand and the unit could be damaged.
  • Page 26 4 | How to work with the unit 1. Press the button in the menu bar: 2. If you want to move the unit higher, press and hold the button: 3. If you want to move the unit lower, press and hold the button: 26 / 104 Operating instructions...

  • Page 27: Intelligent Cooking - Icookingsuite

    5 | Intelligent cooking - iCookingSuite Intelligent cooking - iCookingSuite The iCookingSuite is the cooking intelligence in the iVario. You select which food is to be cooked with which cooking method. With this selection, a wide range of cooking processes will be offered so you can achieve the ideal cooking result.

  • Page 28: Intelligent Cooking Processes

    5 | Intelligent cooking - iCookingSuite Soups and sauces Egg dishes Dairy foods and desserts A specific set of intelligent cooking paths is assigned to each operating mode. Intelligent cooking processes You can find extensive information on all intelligent cooking paths via the help button [?]. This includes tips & tricks for a successful and safe cooking result, explanations of all setting options and application examples that you can start directly with the appropriate settings for the food.

  • Page 29: Fish

    5 | Intelligent cooking - iCookingSuite Chinese-style braises Select this cooking path if you want to braise meat Chinese style. (Available in Chinese country cuisine) Braise under pressure Select this cooking path if you want to braise larger pieces of meat under pressure. Sous vide Select this cooking process if you want to cook meat pieces sous-vide.

  • Page 30: Vegetables And Side Dishes

    5 | Intelligent cooking - iCookingSuite 5.2.3 Vegetables and side dishes Roasting Select this cooking process if you want to fry vegetables and side dishes. Congee Select this cooking path if you want to cook congee or Chinese rice. (Available in Chinese or Southeast Asian country cuisine) Convenience mashed potato Select this cooking path if you want to prepare convenience mashed potato.

  • Page 31: Egg Dishes

    5 | Intelligent cooking - iCookingSuite Braise / stew Select this cooking process if you want to braise or stew vegetables and side dishes. Sous-vide Select this cooking process if you want to cook vegetables and side dishes sous-vide. The cooking process is ideal for portioned food.

  • Page 32: Dairy Foods And Desserts

    5 | Intelligent cooking - iCookingSuite Convenience Select this cooking path if you want to cook soups or sauces from convenience products such as pastes, powders or reductions. Stock Select this cooking process if you want to cook poultry, game, fish or vegetable stock. Stock under pressure Select this cooking path if you want to prepare stock under pressure.

  • Page 33: Finishing

    5 | Intelligent cooking - iCookingSuite Rice pudding Select this cooking process if you want to cook rice pudding. Roast nuts and seeds Select this cooking process if you want to roast nuts and seeds. Pudding and sauce Select this cooking path if you want to cook pudding with fresh eggs, sauces and soups with a high proportion of milk and cream or convenience products in which milk is stirred.

  • Page 34: Cooking Food Intelligently

    5 | Intelligent cooking - iCookingSuite Close pan drain valve immediately You have deep-fried food in the pan and have opened the pan drain valve even though you have not tilted the pan fully to drain the frying oil. 1. Close the pan drain valve immediately [} 21]. 2.

  • Page 35: Starting Intelligent Cooking Process

    5 | Intelligent cooking - iCookingSuite > All stored intelligent cooking paths will be displayed. 5.4.2 Starting intelligent cooking process In this section, the Braise / stew cooking process will be used to show how an intelligent cooking process runs. Please note that every intelligent cooking process leads to the desired result with different cooking parameters and the ideal sequence of cooking steps.
  • Page 36 5 | Intelligent cooking - iCookingSuite NOTICE There are cooking paths where even the lowest level is a searing level, such as “Meat large roast”. The “without searing” option is not available here. The very high searing temperatures safely kill the bacteria on the exterior of the food. This means that food is cooked hygienically even at a lower core temperature.

  • Page 37: Prompts

    5 | Intelligent cooking - iCookingSuite Basket With this cooking parameter, you can set whether the food is to be cooked with or without a basket. Temperature With this cooking parameter, you can set the temperature to which cooking liquids or food in cooking liquids are to be heated.

  • Page 38: Information

    5 | Intelligent cooking - iCookingSuite Turn You will be prompted to turn the food. Chop You will be prompted to chop the food. Skip preheating You will be prompted to confirm that you want to skip the preheating step. 1.

  • Page 39: Monitor The Intelligent Cooking Path

    5 | Intelligent cooking - iCookingSuite 3. Remove all smaller pieces of food from the pan. 4. Close the pan lid. 5. Press the button > A window appears in which you can set the core temperature. 6. Choose the desired core temperature. >>...
  • Page 40 5 | Intelligent cooking - iCookingSuite >> The cooking paths are cancelled. Focus view In the focus view [} 15], you can cancel the cooking path in the following ways: 1. Press and hold the button:   > The cooking path is cancelled. 2.

  • Page 41: Manual Cooking

    6 | Manual cooking Manual cooking DANGER Risk of explosion and burns due to high percentage alcohol Never use high-percentage alcohol for cooking. Alcohol vapours and oxygen form explosive mixtures. There is a risk of explosion and burns. 1. Never cook with high-percentage alcohol. 2.

  • Page 42: Additional Functions

    6 | Manual cooking 1. If you want to operate your unit in continuous operation, press either on or slide the cooking time regulator fully to the right until the following message is displayed: Continuous operation Core temperature With this cooking parameter, you can set how high the core temperature of the food should be. If you have set the core temperature, the cooking time cooking parameter will not be available.

  • Page 43: Cooking

    6 | Manual cooking Cooking 6.3.1 Temperature range Minimum temperature cooking liquid Maximum temperature cooking liquid Default setting 30 °C Boiling temperature Boiling point; corresponds to PowerBoost level 1 6.3.2 Cooking food 1. Select the required pan. 2. Press the button in the menu bar:  3.

  • Page 44: Frying

    6 | Manual cooking Frying 6.4.1 General safety instructions This will prevent scalding and burns: – Wear personal protective equipment to prevent burns and scalding. – Adhere to the minimum and maximum fill levels in the pan. – Make sure that the core temperature probe has dried before you start frying. –...

  • Page 45: Frying

    6 | Manual cooking > If the cooking time has elapsed or the core temperature has been reached, an acoustic signal will ask you to check whether the food has reached the desired result. 11. If the cooking result meets your requirements, take the food out of the pan. Frying 6.5.1 General safety instructions...

  • Page 46: Melt Solid Fat

    6 | Manual cooking 2. Fill the oil cart with the desired amount of oil or fat. Observe the minimum and maximum permissible fill quantities of the oil cart of 15 – 49 litres. Melt solid fat There is at least 15 litres of solid fat in the oil cart. 1.

  • Page 47: Abort Manual Cooking

    8. Set the temperature of the pan base. NOTICE! If the oil or fat reaches a temperature of 230 °C due to a technical problem, the cooking system will automatically switch off for your safety. Contact your RATIONAL Service Partner to put the cooking system back into operation.
  • Page 48 6 | Manual cooking Focus view In the focus view, you [} 15] can cancel cooking in the following ways: 1. Press and hold the button:  > The cooking path is cancelled. 2. Press the button  > You will be asked if you really want to cancel the process. 3.

  • Page 49: Pressure Cooking (Optional)

    In this case, RATIONAL recommends you start a cooking process with pressure and with the minimum fill volume of water once per week. This will help to maintain the pressure cooking functionality.

  • Page 50: Information

    7 | Pressure cooking (optional) DANGER Risk of scalding and burns when pressure cooking with alcohol The system is designed for pressure cooking with water. If you pressure cook food in liquids whose boiling point is lower than that of water, such as alcohol, when you unlock the pan lid, the hot liquid can vaporise or spray out of the pan together with the food at high speed.

  • Page 51: Pressure Cooking Food

    7 | Pressure cooking (optional) Pressure cooking food DANGER Risk of scalding and burns when pressure cooking with alcohol The system is designed for pressure cooking with water. If you pressure cook food in liquids whose boiling point is lower than that of water, such as alcohol, when you unlock the pan lid, the hot liquid can vaporise or spray out of the pan together with the food at high speed.

  • Page 52: Izonecontrol

    8 | iZoneControl iZoneControl With iZoneControl you can divide the pan base into individual heating zones and operate these with different temperatures; unused surfaces can even stay cold. You specify the desired result and start the cooking process for each heating zone. The heating zone will now be heated to the optimal temperature leading to your desired result. Please note that this intelligent assistant is optional in the model 2-XS.

  • Page 53: Creating Your Own Tickets

    8 | iZoneControl 1. Press the button in the menu bar: 2. Press the button > The preset tickets are displayed. >> You can now place [} 59] the tickets or create your own tickets [} 53]. 8.1.2 Creating your own tickets You can add any manual cooking mode, intelligent cooking path or program you want to the ticket board.
  • Page 54 8 | iZoneControl iCookingSuite 1. Press the button in the menu bar: 2. Press the button underneath the desired cooking path: 3. Press the button 4. Press the button in the menu bar: 5. Press the button >> The intelligent cooking paths are displayed in the ticket board. Programming mode 1.

  • Page 55: Pan Division

    8 | iZoneControl Pan division With iZoneControl, you can divide the pan bases into 4 zones. The following possibilities are available: 1 zone per pan 2 zones per pan 3 zones in one pan, 1 zone in the other pan 8.2.1 Presetting pan divisions 1.
  • Page 56 8 | iZoneControl 2. Press the button 3. Press the button 4. Divide the pans according to your requirements. 5. Confirm your pan division with Edit pan division 1. To edit a pan division, press the button: 2. Press the button 3.

  • Page 57: Divide The Pan Into Zones

    8 | iZoneControl 8.2.3 Divide the pan into zones You can divide a pan into zones without working with the pan divisions. The division is temporary and is overwritten as soon as you assign a pan division to the pan. 1.

  • Page 58: Pan Allocation

    8 | iZoneControl Pan allocation 8.3.1 Preset pan allocation 1. Press the button in the menu bar: 2. Press the button > The preset pan allocations are displayed. 3. Select the desired pan allocation. 4. Select the required pan. >> The pan will automatically be allocated with the corresponding settings.

  • Page 59: Cooking Food With Izonecontrol

    8 | iZoneControl Cooking food with iZoneControl You can cook food in the 4 following ways: Preset tickets [} 52] Preset pan allocations [} 58] Manual operating modes [} 59] Intelligent cooking processes [} 59] 8.4.1 Manual operating modes 1. Press the button in the menu bar: 2.

  • Page 60: Programming Mode

    9 | Programming mode Programming mode In the programming mode, you can create, save and manage your own manual programs [} 61], pan allocation [} 61], pan division [} 61], intelligent cooking paths [} 62] and shopping baskets [} 60]. All the manual cooking modes [} 41], intelligent cooking paths [} 27] and preset shopping baskets are available for this. Create new program Manual operating modes iZoneControl...

  • Page 61: Create Manual Programme

    9 | Programming mode 3. To save the shopping basket, press the button:   >> The shopping basket is displayed in the program list. Create manual programme The following modes are available: Cook Roasting Deep-frying Gentle cooking You cannot combine cooking steps of the cooking modes boil, fry, pressure cook (option) or sensitive boil with cooking steps of the deep-fry cooking mode.

  • Page 62: Create An Intelligent Program

    9 | Programming mode 5. To edit a cooking step, press the button: > Depending on the selected mode, the adjustable cooking parameters and additional functions will be displayed. 1. Adjust the cooking step as required. 2. To save your changes, press the button:  Save program 1.
  • Page 63 9 | Programming mode 1. Press the button in the menu bar:  2. Press the button + New element 3. Press the button  > You will be asked what you want to program. 4. Select one of the following options: Cooking mode Mode and cooking method Cooking methods...

  • Page 64: Edit And Delete Programmes

    9 | Programming mode > Depending on the selected cooking process, the adjustable cooking parameters and additional functions will be displayed. The standard settings of the cooking path are marked with the following symbol:  3. Adjust the cooking parameters as required. 4.

  • Page 65: Pre-Program Start Time

    9 | Programming mode Pan division 1. Press the button >> Now you can select a pan division. Pan allocation 1. Press the button >> Now you can select a pan allocation. Pre-program start time With the pre-programmed start time, you can set the start time for a manual program to the minute. This means you can make use of cheaper night electricity rates and fully utilise your unit for up to 24 hours per day.

  • Page 66: Switch Between Operating Modes

    10 | Switch between operating modes Switch between operating modes With the iVario you can easily switch between the cooking modes manual cooking, iCookingSuite and iProductionManager at any time. This means that you have the optimal mix of automatic, labour-saving cooking intelligence and individually desired control options.

  • Page 67: Settings

    11 | Settings Settings Change settings by scrolling through the list and pressing on the desired category. A selection of setting options is assigned to each category, which can be changed using simple gestures [} 17] or the central dial [} 17]. You can permanently change the factory settings on your unit to suit your requirements.

  • Page 68: Temperature Format

    11 | Settings >> The date is automatically adopted. Time 1. Press the button Time > The time is displayed. 2. Press the time. 3. Set the desired time. >> The time is automatically adopted. Toggle 24h/12h 1. Select 12 to set the 12-hour format and 24 to set the 24-hour format. ConnectedCooking You can also synchronise the time automatically via ConnectedCooking.

  • Page 69: Display Brightness

    11 | Settings 2. Press the button Light 11.3.1 Display brightness Here you can adjust the display brightness on a scale from 0 - 100%. 1. Press the button Display brightness 2. Select the desired value on the scale or set it using the dial. >>...

  • Page 70: End Of Cooking Time

    11 | Settings 1. Press the button   Program step end 2. Press the button   Sound 3. Press on the desired sound. > The sound will play. 4. To apply the setting, press the following button in the icon bar: >> You will return to the overview.

  • Page 71: Secondary Country Cuisine

    11 | Settings 11.6.2 Secondary country cuisine You can add an additional country cuisine to the primary country cuisine. This allows you to prepare typical dishes from 2 countries at the same time. This is an advantage, for example, if your restaurant wants to offer a special weekly menu with another country cuisine.

  • Page 72: User Profile

    11 | Settings > You will be asked if you really want to delete the programs. 2. To confirm the action, press the button:  >> A message will confirm that all programs have been deleted. 11.7.3 User profile Export profiles You have created a profiles.

  • Page 73: User Data: Delete All

    11 | Settings > You will be asked if you really want to delete the images. 2. To confirm the action, press the button:  >> A message will confirm that all own images have been deleted. 11.7.5 User data: Delete all 1.

  • Page 74: Network Settings

    11 | Settings >> You can now download the developer logs for a certain period of time. Service report: Export all You have connected a USB flash drive to the unit. 1. Press the button Service report: Export all >> The service reports are now downloaded to a USB flash drive.

  • Page 75: Wifi

    11 | Settings The Network status button can be used to check whether there is a connection to the router and to the Internet. 11.8.1 WiFi Here you can include your unit in a WiFi network. Click here for more information: Establish a wireless connection [} 81] 11.8.2 LAN (optional)

  • Page 76: Service

    Serial number information Hotline - Chef [} 90] Hotline - Service [} 90] Service levels This function is only available to RATIONAL Service Partners. Software update info [} 76] Installed software version [} 76] Service messages of the last 14 days Open source licences 11.10.1 Information on unit model...
  • Page 77 11 | Settings You can find out how to connect your cooking system to ConnectedCooking and which functions are available here: ConnectedCooking [} 82] If your cooking system is connected to ConnectedCooking, you have the following setting options. 1. Press the button >>...

  • Page 78: Kitchen Management

    5. Enter a password and press the Enter key on the keyboard. Document the password and protect it against access from unauthorised third parties. If you forget the password, you can no longer access the settings. In this case, please contact your RATIONAL Service Partner. >...

  • Page 79: Activate Profile

    12 | Kitchen management 16. In the icon bar, press on to return to the overview of user profiles. Customise the menu bar Define which functions and intelligent assistants should be displayed in the menu bar. 1. Press the button   Customise the menu bar 2.

  • Page 80: Hygiene Management

    12 | Kitchen management >> The profile is deleted. 12.2 Hygiene management 12.2.1 Logged HACCP data The following HACCP data is logged for each batch: Batch number Unit model Serial number Software and Help Version Date and time Hand shower rinse Set core temperature Measured core temperature Time (hh:mm:ss)

  • Page 81: Establish Network Connection

    12 | Kitchen management Network cable category 6 Maximum plug length of 45 mm Plug diameter of 18.5 mm Cable diameter of 5.5 – 7.5 mm CAUTION The functional parts around the network connection can heat up to over 60 °C You can burn yourself if you connect a network cable to a unit that is currently in use or has just been in use. 1.

  • Page 82: Monitoring Units Remotely With Connectedcooking

    ConnectedCooking is the most modern network solution by RATIONAL. Whether you use one or more RATIONAL units, ConnectedCooking offers you completely new and convenient application options. The only thing you need to do is connect your RATIONAL unit to a network and register at connectedcooking.com. 82 / 104...

  • Page 83: Connect Unit With Connectedcooking

    12 | Kitchen management In ConnectedCooking you can see the online status, the operational statistics and whether the HACCP requirements are complied with at a glance. The following features are also available: Push notifications Whether it’s a loading, ready-to-eat or service message, you will receive all the information you need in real time, no matter where you are.

  • Page 84: Perform Software Update

    12 | Kitchen management 12.5 Perform software update Automatic software updates with ConnectedCooking Your unit is connected with ConnectedCooking. 1. Press the button 2. Press the button ConnectedCooking 3. To activate the Download software updates automatically function, press the button: 4.

  • Page 85: Care

    Clean the unit with lukewarm water and a sponge. Clean the interior of the pan with diluted vinegar if there is limescale or discolouration. Clean stubborn dirt on the inside of the pan with a brush or sponge (see RATIONAL accessories) and, if necessary, with a scouring agent.

  • Page 86: Cleaning The Pan

    13 | Care 13.4 Cleaning the pan CAUTION If the pan base is hot, cold cleaning water can heat up quickly and spray from the pan You may scald yourself if you touch hot spraying water. 1. Leave the pan to cool down by itself. Do not try to cool it quickly using cold water or ice. NOTICE Reduction of the corrosion resistance of the pan due to inadequate cleaning The high quality stainless steel of the pan surface forms a protective layer (called a chromium dioxide layer)
  • Page 87 13 | Care Cleaning the pan lid gasket 1. Clean the pan lid gasket with a soft sponge. 2. Clean and dry the groove between the gasket lips, in which water can accumulate. Cleaning the core probe 1. Clean the core probe and the core probe cable with a soft sponge. Cleaning the steam vent Please note that units without a pressure cooking system have one steam vent.

  • Page 88: Cleaning The Hand Shower

    13 | Care 13.5 Cleaning the hand shower 1. Pull the hand shower hose out completely and hold it firmly. 2. Clean the hand shower and the hose with a soft sponge. 3. To remove stubborn scale, clean the hand shower and the hose with diluted vinegar. 13.6 Cleaning the control panel CAUTION! Risk of cuts! The central dial has sharp edges.
  • Page 89 13 | Care 4. Press the button in the menu bar: 5. Press the button 6. Set the cooking parameter cooking time to 5 minutes. 7. Follow the instructions on the display. Cleaning the locking system 1. Open the pan lid. 2.

  • Page 90: Inspiration And Help

    Our units are reliable and have a long service life. Should customers ever encounter technical issues; our RATIONAL Service Partners will provide fast, efficient assistance. Guaranteed spare parts supply and a weekend call-out team included. You can find the number under Settings > Service or at rational-online.com.

  • Page 91: Help In A Service Call

    Serial number Software version For all error messages, please contact your RATIONAL Service Partner. Always keep the serial number of your unit and the version number of the installed software to hand. Both can be found in the error message.

  • Page 92: Messages During Cooking

    14 | Inspiration and help 14.5.1 Messages during cooking Error report Message text Temperature measurement system error – Temperature measurement system error Heating not possible. Pan temperature measurement system error Only frying applications possible. Core temperature probe error Cooking without a core temperature probe is possible.

  • Page 93: Maintenance

    You can perform the following maintenance work yourself: Replacing the pan lid gasket [} 93] Replacing the pan drain valve gasket [} 93] If the network cable on your unit is defective, it may only be replaced by RATIONAL or your RATIONAL Service Partner. 15.1 General safety instructions Wear protective gloves to protect yourself from cuts from sharp edge on the metal housing.

  • Page 94: Decommissioning And Disposal

    16 | Decommissioning and disposal Decommissioning and disposal 16.1 Decommissioning Contact your RATIONAL Service Partner if you would like to decommission the unit. 16.2 Disposal Old units contain recyclable materials. Dispose of old units in an environmentally sound way using the appropriate disposal systems.

  • Page 95: Technical Data

    175 °C. As a manufacturer, RATIONAL guarantees that the set temperature is maintained to the exact degree and does not exceed its set point.
  • Page 96 17 | Technical data This unit meets the following European standards: EN 60335-1:2020 EN 60335-2-36:2017 EN 60335-2-37:2017 EN 60335-2-39:2002 + A1 EN 60335-2-47:2002 + A1 + A2 EN 61000-3-11:2000 EN 61000-3-12:2011 EN 61000-4-2:2009 EN 61000-4-3:2006 + A1:2008 + A2:2010 EN 61000-4-4:2012 EN 61000-4-5:2014 EN 61000-4-6:2014 EN 61000-4-11:2004...

  • Page 97: Regulatory Information

    18 | Regulatory Information Regulatory Information This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.

  • Page 98: Index

    Index Operate devices with smartphone  82 Operate units without smartphone  82 Deep-frying  45 Register the unit without smartphone  83 Register with smartphone  83 Consommés  32 Basket  37, 42 Continuous operation  36 boil  39 Control panel Eggs  31 Clean central dial  88 Meat  28...
  • Page 99 Pressurisation  50 Gentle cooking  42 Gyoza  30 Ragout  28 Red meat  36 Reinsert core temperature probe  38 Hand shower  24 Residual time  38 Spray  24 Risotto  30 Help displayed on the unit  16 Roasting Hold  39 Nuts and seeds  33 Hold core temperature  39 Sauces...
  • Page 100 Zongzi  31 100 / 104 Operating instructions...
  • Page 104 RATIONAL UK Limited RATIONAL Wittenheim SAS Unit 4, Titan Court, Laporte Way 4 Rue de la Charente Luton, LU4 8EF F-68270 Wittenheim Tel. +44 (0)1582 480388 Tel. +33 (0)389 570135 Fax +44 (0)1582 485001 Fax +33 (0)389 570136 info@rational-online.co.uk info@rational-online.co.uk rational-online.com...

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