CONVECTION OVEN CHEF 40 CHEF 50 CHEF 240 3751958, 3751962, 3751965, 3751978, 3751986 Installation and Operation Manual S/N: 095323/02 Valid from: 01. 06. 2009 Rev.: 3.0...
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Dear Customer, Congratulations on deciding to choose a Metos appliance for your kitchen activities. You made an excellent choice. We will do our best to make you a satisfied Metos customer like thousands of customers we have around the world.
4.1.2 Choice of the ovenware, Chef 50 ................6 4.1.3 Choice of the ovenware, Chef 240 ................. 6 4.1.4 How to fill the oven, Chef 40 and 50 ..............6 4.1.5 How to fill the oven, Chef 240 ................6 4.2 Operation procedures .....................
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2.4.2012 Rev. 5.1 General ........................15 5.2 Transporting and unpacking the appliance ..............15 5.2.1 Fastening the appliance to the stand ..............15 5.2.2 Installation of a Chef oven group ................ 16 5.3 Positioning the appliance ..................... 16 5.4 Electrical connections ....................16 5.5 Water connections .......................
2.4.2012 Rev. 3.0 General 1. General Carefully read the instructions in this manual as they contain important information re- garding proper, efficient and safe installation, use and maintenance of the appliance. Keep this manual in a safe place for eventual use by other operators of the appliance. The installation of this appliance must be carried out in accordance with the manufactur- er’s instructions and following local regulations.
2.4.2012 Rev. 3.0 Safety 2. Safety 2.1 Safe use of the appliance An oven is a warming device which heats up when used. For this reason, please observe the following instructions to avoid the risk of burns. The edges of the door become hot when the oven is used for longer periods. Use the oven gloves when handling hot ovenware and baking plates.
One or two convection ovens can also be replaced by a Chef 220 oven or a Chef 200 proving cabinet. This manual covers the Chef 40, Chef 50 and Chef 240 convection ovens, while Chef 220 and Chef 200 have their own manuals.
Rev. 3.0 Functional description 3.3.1 Control panel switches Control panel switches Chef 40 and 50 Steam exhaust valve. The steam exhaust valve can be used to remove ex- cess steam and moisture from inside the oven. Thermostat lamp. The yellow lamp is always on when the heating elements are on.
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2.4.2012 Rev. 3.0 Functional description Control panel switches Chef 240 Steam exhaust valve. The steam exhaust valve can be used to remove ex- cess steam and moisture from inside the oven. Thermostat lamp. The yellow lamp is on when the heating elements are on. Thermostat switch.
Pancakes: GN1/1-40 mm, aluminium. Pasties, buns, rolls: GN2/1 bak- ing plate, aluminium. Convenience meals: GN2/1 grid, RST 18/8 4.1.4 How to fill the oven, Chef 40 and 50 Fill the guide rails so as to leave at least a 20 mm gap between the ovenware, so the prod- ucts will bake evenly.
Operation instructions 4.2 Operation procedures 4.2.1 Before cooking, Chef 40 and 50 The oven must be preheated to cooking temperature before actual cooking begins. This is to heat the whole oven to the correct temperature so as to ensure the best possible cooking results.
2.4.2012 Rev. 3.0 Operation instructions 4.2.4 Using the oven If the oven is used on board a ship, the oven guide rails must be positioned inside the oven so that the clip which prevents the ovenware from sliding out of the guide is on the door side.
150°C) and make sure that the moistening water vaporises immediately so that the oven’s interior surfaces remain as dry as possible. 4.2.7 Use of the moistening function, Chef 40 and 50 Switch the moistening function on by turning the switch in a clockwise direction and keep it there (see Figure “Control panel switches”).
2.4.2012 Rev. 3.0 Operation instructions 4.2.8 Use of the moistening function, Chef 240 Switch the moistening function on by turning the switch in a clockwise direction (see Fig- ure “Control panel switches”). If needed, the factory setting of the moistening device can be adjusted by authorised serv- ice personnel.
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2.4.2012 Rev. 3.0 Operation instructions Type of Ovenware Pre- Cooking Cooking time Tips food heat- tempera- ture Minced meat GN 1/1-40 mm 225ºC 200ºC 10 min. Max. 1,5 kg meat per dish (browning) alum. Hamburger GN 1/1-40 mm 250ºC 220ºC 8 min.
2.4.2012 Rev. 3.0 Operation instructions Type of Ovenware Pre- Cooking Cooking time Tips food heat- tempera- ture Tart filled with GN 1/1-40 mm 200ºC 175ºC 45 min. Short crust pastry: 300 g butter, 225 g sugar, 4 curd and ber- aluminium pan eggs, 300 g wheat flower, baking powder ries...
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2.4.2012 Rev. 3.0 Operation instructions Wipe the loosened dirt and detergent carefully with a damp cloth. After washing, first dry the oven with a cloth and then by heating at +150ºC for 5 minutes. Check that the steam exhaust valve is in the open position. Cleaning the guide rails and the suction plate When cleaning the oven thoroughly, loosen, soak and wash the guide rails and the suction plate.
Use of the appliance is strictly prohibited if the lens of the oven lamp is broken or not properly in place. Do not overtighten the lens after replacement of the lamp. 4.3.3 How to change the oven bulb, Chef 40 To change the burnt lamp, do the following: •...
2.4.2012 Rev. 3.0 Installation 5. Installation 5.1 General Please read these instructions carefully as they contain important information regarding installation. The installation of this appliance must be carried out in accordance with the manufactur- er’s instructions and in compliance with local rules and regulations. These instructions must be used together with the installation drawings.
2.4.2012 Rev. 3.0 Installation 5.2.2 Installation of a Chef oven group The appliances can be assembled to form combinations of two or three units by stacking them on top of each other. The stand height for two units is 660 mm and for three units 200 mm.
2.4.2012 Rev. 3.0 Installation 5.5.1 Requirements for water quality A general assumption is that the appliance material is defective when hard-to-clean de- posits or corrosion appear on the surface. Usually this is, however, due to the aggressive nature of water and harmful components it contains as well as to negligence of cleaning the appliance.
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2.4.2012 Rev. 3.0 Installation • the green moistening lamp lights up when the switch is turned in a clockwise di- rection and moisture enters the inside of the oven (200°C). In case the water does not vaporise completely and splashes in droplets onto the chamber walls collecting water on the oven bottom, the moistening device needs to be adjusted.
2.4.2012 Rev. 3.0 Troubleshooting 6. Troubleshooting If the appliance fails to work, check to ensure that • it has been used according to instructions • all removable parts are in place • the disconnection switch (usually on a wall or in the immediate vicinity of the ov- en) is in the ON position •...
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2.4.2012 Rev. 3.0 Technical specifications Item Model Specification Overall dimensions WxDxH, table model oven 800x900x460(+20) mm Overall dimensions WxDxH, table model oven 800x700x520(+20) mm Overall dimensions WxDxH, table model oven 800x900x520(+20) mm Overall dimensions WxDxH, oven with stand 800x900x1360 mm Overall dimensions WxDxH, oven with stand 800x700x1520 mm Overall dimensions WxDxH, oven with stand...
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See installation drawing Water connections 24,4,5 See installation drawing Conditions of use 24,4,5 Normal kitchen conditions, above 0°C 4=CHEF 40, 5=CHEF 50, 24=CHEF 240 A=3/N/PE400/230V 50Hz, C=3/N/PE380/220V 50Hz, G=3/N/PE415/240V 50Hz, H=3/PE230V 50Hz, I=3/PE220V 60Hz, J=3/PE380 50Hz, K=3/PE400V 50Hz, L=3/PE415V 50Hz, M=3/PE440V 60Hz...
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