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TurboChef TORNADO Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual ® F O R T H E T U R B O C H E F T O R N A D O A N D T O R N A D O R A P I D C O O K O V E N S...
  • Page 3 M O D E L S E R I A L N U M B E R I N S T A L L E D B Y I N S T A L L A T I O N C H E C K E D B Y S E R V I C E C E N T E R N A M E N U M B E R For service or information:...
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION - PLEASE READ FIRST WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause property damage, injury or death. Read the installation, operating and maintenance instructions thoroughly before installing or servicing this equipment. This product employs an exposed radiant heating element on the bottom of the cavity. This element is HOT during operation and will remain at dangerous temperatures after the unit is switched off.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Construction Standard Features Accessories Certifications Packaging Electrical Specifications How the Technology Works The Technology Behind the Tornado Assembly and Installation Installation Instructions Delivery and Initial Inspection Lifting the Oven Oven Location and Placement Securing Oven to Cart Double Stacking Ovens...
  • Page 6 Loading a Menu from a Smart Card Saving a Menu to a Smart Card Common Operating Terms Oven Operating Components Modes and States Common Cooking Terms Faults and Errors Operating the Tornado The Control Pad Powering Up the Oven Initial Power-Up Power-Up Voltage Sensing Cooking Instructions...
  • Page 7 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Daily Maintenance for the Tornado Tips for Prolonging Oven Life Troubleshooting Catalytic Converter Limited Warranty North America Limited Warranty International Limited Warranty...

  • Page 8: Important Safety Instructions I

    INTRODUCTION IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury, or exposure to excessive microwave energy, strictly adhere to the following basic safety precautions when using this appliance. Read all instructions before using the appliance. Read and follow the specific Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy found on page ii.

  • Page 9: To Reduce The Risk Of Fire In The Oven Cavity

    The Tornado is equipped with a connector for equipotential grounding. To comply with the national electrical codes of your country, you are required to use it.

  • Page 10: Power Supply Cord Replacement

    WARNING: Improper grounding can result in a risk of electric shock. RF INTERFERENCE CONSIDERATIONS The Tornado oven generates radio frequency signals. This device has been tested and was determined to be in compliance with applicable portions of FCC part 18 requirements and the protection requirements of Council Directive 89/336/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the member states relating to electromagnetic compatibility at the time of manufacture.

  • Page 11: Overview Of The Tornado

    OVERVIEW OF THE TORNADO OVEN Overview of the Tornado Oven 1 : Dimensions of the Tornado Oven F I G U R E SPECS AND DIMENSIONS Construction E X T E R I O R Dimensions 430 stainless steel front, top and sides E X T E R I O R 4 ”...

  • Page 12: Accessories

    OVERVIEW OF THE TORNADO OVEN (Additional Charge) Accessories NGCED (3 Phase, Delta, 50 Hz) 24” (610 mm) stainless steel oven stand with Operating Voltage 230 VAC locking casters Current Draw 30 Amps 18” (457 mm) stainless steel oven stand with...

  • Page 13: How The Technology Works

    2. The recirculating airflow circulates at speeds up THE TECHNOLOGY BEHIND THE TORNADO to 60 mph (100 km/h) down and around the The Tornado uses a patented combination of high food item. speed forced air convection, heating, and microwave energy to cook food up to 12 times 3.

  • Page 14: Assembly And Installation

    CE, NSF, UL, cUL, TÜV, the shipment is accepted. However, when neces- PSE, GOST R, FDA, and FCC requirements. All sary, TurboChef can assist in filing a claim. equipment is designed and certified for safe opera- tion when installed in accordance with local Lifting the Oven and/or national codes.

  • Page 15: Securing Oven To Cart

    2. Allow each oven time to cool and then unplug. 2. Place the oven on the oven cart. 3. If you are stacking the ovens on a TurboChef WARNING: Do not attempt to lift the oven oven cart, make sure that the bottom oven is with fewer than 2 people.

  • Page 16: Built-In Installation

    Built-In Installation (Figure 5) fat-laden steaks, etc. TurboChef ovens are designed to be installed on a countertop or table. They are not intended for NOTE : In no event shall the manufacturer assume built-in or enclosed installation.

  • Page 17: Optional Installation Items

    ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION 2.0" (51mm) 2.0" (51mm) Unobstructed Airflow 300 CFM (8.5 CMM) Discharge to Ambient 4.0" (102mm) Unobstructed Airflow 2.0" (51mm) 2.0" (51mm) Notes: 1: Must be included by contractor 5: Built-in Installation F I G U R E 6: Installation Near Open Heat Source F I G U R E OPTIONAL INSTALLATION ITEMS...

  • Page 18: Oven Carts

    24” (610 mm) – available for Width 27.8” (706 mm) (TC3-0143-1) use with the Tornado oven. See Figures 7 and 8 with single oven 27.8” (706 mm) (above). Both carts can be used with single or with stacked ovens 27.8”...

  • Page 19: Loading A Menu From A Smart Card

    ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION SAVING A MENU TO A SMART CARD At some point you may be required to save your existing menu settings to a smart card (for example, if the control board needs to be replaced). Please note that once the procedure below is completed, any existing menu settings on the smart card will be permanently lost.
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  • Page 21: Common Operating Terms

    COMMON OPERATING TERMS Common Operating Terms Until the oven receives cook commands, it will OVEN OPERATING COMPONENTS cycle the blower motor/heaters in order to main- Display tain the set temperature. The display is the primary interface to relay mes- sages to the operator. Cook Mode Mode during which the oven is cooking (executing Keypad...

  • Page 22: Faults And Errors

    COMMON OPERATING TERMS Total Cook Time Cook Cavity Actual Temperature The total duration (time) of a recipe. The actual temperature of the cook cavity as regis- tered by the cook cavity thermocouple. IR Set Temperature The operating temperature of the IR heating ele- Cook Cavity Set Temperature ment during a given recipe.

  • Page 23: Operating The Tornado

    OPERATING THE TORNADO OVEN Operating the Tornado Oven THE CONTROL PAD Reference Figure 10. 1. Display Displays operation and editing information. 2. Soft Keys Eight keys adjacent to the display. Press a soft key to select an option on the screen adjacent to the key.

  • Page 24: Powering Up The Oven

    OPERATING THE TORNADO OVEN OVEN OFF PLEASE WAIT TRNADO_R 101906 S/N NGCDXXXXX WARMING UP NGCD-XXXXX CC 74 F IR 113 MENU LOADING... AC VOLTS 240 OVEN 11: Initialization Screen 12 : Off Screen 13 : Warming Up Screen F I G U R E...

  • Page 25: Cooking Instructions

    In all, the “Resume.” Tornado can store up to 16 menu groups, each consisting of 8 menu items (128 total items). NOTE: If a fault is detected during a cook cycle, cooking is terminated and an error message or 3.

  • Page 26: Turning The Oven Off

    OPERATING THE TORNADO OVEN 01:15 ENTER COOK TIME COOKING 02:00 MISC BAKE BISCUIT START 17: Enter Cook Time Screen 18 : Cook Screen F I G U R E F I G U R E DONE DONE PLEASE REMOVE FOOD FROM OVEN...

  • Page 27: Editing A Food Item

    OPERATING THE TORNADO OVEN EDIT GROUPS < GROUP A > ITEM 1 GROUP GROUP COUNT 0 COOK TIME 01:30 IR SET TEMP 1150 GROUP GROUP %TIME %AIR %WAVE SET TEMP 500 PRESS "ENTER" GROUP GROUP OVEN GROUP GROUP TEST SAVE...

  • Page 28: Changing The Idle Ir Set Temperature

    OPERATING THE TORNADO OVEN b. Insert food item into cook cavity. 6. Press to confirm the change. ENTER WARNING: Inside of oven is HOT! Insert 7. Continually press the key to return to the BACK food with caution. mode. COOLING DOWN c.

  • Page 29: The "Done" Screen

    OPERATING THE TORNADO OVEN To access mode: The “Done” Screen SNOOZE Enable the screen to provide the option to: DONE - Cook an item longer after the completion of a 1. Ensure mode is enabled (see preceding SNOOZE cook cycle.
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  • Page 31: Recipe Development And Cooking Tips

    Air provides color, caramelization, and texture, 1. TurboChef ovens use a moving shroud of hot air when moisture is not active. to surround the food and lock in moisture.

  • Page 32: The Importance Of Consistency

    Different materials react with the technology in Finish different ways. For a list of suggested cooking materials for use with the Tornado oven, see the Ovenables section on the following page. The oven’s state It is recommended that the oven be on for at...

  • Page 33: Ovenables

    Silicone-coated or Quillon the On Mode. In many cases, paper baking sheets can be used alone NOTE: C3 and Tornado recipes and cook settings in the oven. The need for Pressware/Ovenware II are not interchangeable. is mostly to contain significant fat/moisture from some foods during cooking.

  • Page 34: Plastics

    What Not To Use higher than CPET, both products perform similarly. The following products are not suggested for use Both can get soft, deform and possibly melt in the in the Tornado oven. TurboChef. Metal pans Metal foil Users need to consider the foods to be cooked,...

  • Page 35: Daily Maintenance For The Tornado

    DAILY MAINTENANCE FOR THE TORNADO Using a damp towel, remove large food particles. If stubborn stain is present, sparingly spray When cleaning the oven, use only TurboChef TurboChef Oven Cleaner onto the stain. Oven Cleaner. Any other cleaning products can Allow cleaner to penetrate for five (5) minutes.

  • Page 36: Tips For Prolonging Oven Life

    Ensure the oven is cleaned daily. 4. Record the cook count (second line on the Use only TurboChef Oven Cleaner. screen) and any faults (F1 to F6) that have Remove items from the oven as soon as they occurred.
  • Page 37 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING Table 1: Error Codes/Faults, Possible Causes and Suggested Remedies The following is a list of fault codes and error messages, along with the possible problem(s) that the oven may be experiencing. Please attempt the recommended action before calling Customer Service. NOTE: Any fault codes listed in bold will terminate a cook cycle upon discovery.
  • Page 38 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING ISSUE POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) RESOLUTION F1: Blower Running Oven power interrupted. Verify wall circuit breaker is on. Status Bad Reset breaker and then power the oven back on. Place the oven into Off State for two (2) minutes, disconnect the plug for minimum of two (2) minutes, re-plug in the oven and and press the OVEN...

  • Page 39: Catalytic Converter

    If grease. The catalysts present on the filter lower the TurboChef Oven Cleaner is not available, DO NOT ignition temperature of the airborne grease from SUBSTITUTE – USE DISTILLED WATER ONLY .

  • Page 40: Limited Warranty North America Limited Warranty

    Equipment. This warranty is made only to the initial purchaser of the Equipment from TurboChef or its authorized dealer; it is not assignable to subsequent purchasers unless TurboChef consents to such assignment in writing.
  • Page 41 If the full invoiced amount for Equipment purchased has not been paid within Outstanding Invoices: forty-five (45) days from the invoice date, then TurboChef will have no obligation to honor this or any other warranty on the Equipment until payment is received in full, including any accrued interest or other charges, has been satisfied, at which time warranty coverage will be reinstated, but the Warranty Period will not be extended.
  • Page 42 Equipment warranties. The terms of this warranty may not be altered, amended or modified except by a signed writing from TurboChef. Any purported alteration, amendment or modification by a service agent or anyone else will not be enforceable against TurboChef.

  • Page 43: International Limited Warranty

    INTERNATIONAL LIMITED WARRANTY International Limited Warranty This Limited Warranty shall apply to the sales of all TurboChef “Tornado” Series ovens (the “Equipment”) manufactured by TurboChef Technologies, Inc. (“TurboChef”), and sold to purchasers outside of the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, Central and South America by an Authorized Distributor of TurboChef International (the “Authorized Distributor”).
  • Page 44 Fax: +1 214-379-6073 The claim must include the serial number of the Equipment and be received by TurboChef on or before the last day of the Warranty Period. Upon receipt of Your claim, TurboChef will promptly notify an Authorized Distributor or an authorized service agent to contact You, to verify Your claim and, if necessary, to arrange for an on-site repair visit during normal working hours.
  • Page 45 You or any third party, whether arising in contract, tort (including negligence), or otherwise resulting from any breach by TurboChef or the Authorized Distributor of the Limited Warranty provided herein.
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  • Page 48 F A X Accelerating the World of Cooking Sales & Marketing: 8 66 . 90 Customer Service: 8 00 . 90 T U R B O T U R B O +1 214.379.6000 Part Number: NGC-1006/Revision F/Janaury 2009 turbochef.com Country Code: NA/EU...

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