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Contents Explanation of the pictograms Starting for the first time Safety Instructions Liability Care, inspection, maintenance and repair Features Notes on using your unit Max. load sizes for each unit size Working with the core temperature probe Working with the hand shower Overview of the cooking modes General instructions for use SelfCooking Control...
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Contents CleanJet +care – request ® Delta-T cooking 1/2 Power Automatic start time CalcDiagnosis system (CDS) ® Descaling the steam generator Abort descaling process Descaling the humidifying nozzle USB data memory (USB stick) HACCP logging Importing and exporting programs Software update Download service data Settings Real time...
When you start your new, intelligent SelfCooking Center for the first time, you are prompted once only to run ® an automatic self test. This self test lasts around 15 minutes. It is designed to match the SelfCooking Center ® to its specific ambient conditions.
Safety Instructions Warning: Incorrect installation, servicing, maintenance, cleaning or modifications to the unit may result in damage, injury or death. Read these operating instructions carefully before you start to use the unit. This unit must only be used to cook food in catering establishments. Any other use is not intended and is therefore considered dangerous.
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Safety Instructions Keep this manual handy so that it can always be consulted by anyone using the unit. This unit must not be used by children or people with limited physical, sensor or mental capacity or those without the necessary experience and/or knowledge, unless such people are supervised by a person who is responsible for their safety.
Safety Instructions Warning: Safety instructions during use - If containers are filled with liquid or contents which liquefy during cooking, do not use rack levels higher than those that allow the user to see into the slide-in containers - Risk of burns! Warning sticker is enclosed with appliance.
Care, inspection, maintenance and repair Your unit must be cleaned every day or when the cleaning prompt appears to maintain the high quality of the stainless steel, for hygiene reasons and to avoid operating faults. To do this, follow the instructions in the “CareControl –...
Features Unit number (can only be seen when the door is open) Draft diverter (optional) (gas units only) Interior lighting Unit door with double glass panel ...
Notes on using your unit - Avoid having heat sources (e.g. grill plates, deep-fat fryers etc.) near the unit. - You can only use the unit in areas with a room temperature > 5 °C. For ambient temperatures of less than + 5 °C, you must heat the cooking cabinet to room temperature (>...
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Notes on using your unit Table-top units with hanging racks (6 x 1/1 GN, 6 x 2/1 GN, 10 x 1/1 GN, 10 x 2/1 GN) - To remove, raise the hanging rack slightly in the middle and pull it out of the front locking mechanism. - Swivel the hanging rack to the middle of the cooking cabinet.
Working with the core temperature probe Caution! The core temperature probe and its positioning aid may both be hot - Risk of burns. Wear oven gloves. Insert the needle of the core Use the positioning aid if there For Finishing "Plated Banquet", ®...
Working with the hand shower - If you use the hand shower, pull the hose at least 20 cm out of the park position. - You can select 2 jet strengths by pressing the control button. - Always let the hand shower slide slowly back into the park position. Caution! The hand shower and water from the hand shower may be hot –...
Overview of the cooking modes SelfCooking Control Combi-Steamer mode Programming mode ® mode CleanJet+care 160°C Level Control 0:15 copy change delete 11:34 Press the Moist Heat, Dry Heat or When you switch on or press the Pressing the “Prog” button Combination Moist Heat and Dry SelfCooking Control button,...
General instructions for use Your unit has a touch screen. You can make settings on your unit by just touching it lightly with your finger. rare 65° welldone rare 70° welldone The cooking process (e.g. Joints) You can change the settings using Your settings are automatically is activated as soon as you press the central dial.
SelfCooking Control mode ® On/Off switch SelfCooking Control ® 9 cooking modes: Joints Pan-fried Poultry Fish Side dishes Potato products Egg dishes/desserts 11:34 Baking Finishing ® Function button Programming mode button Central dial with Push function - 18 -...
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SelfCooking Control mode ® The 9 SelfCooking Control modes (Joints, Pan-fried, ® Poultry, Fish, Bakery Products, Side Dishes, Potato Food thickness Products, Egg Dishes/Dessert, Finishing ) automati- ® cally detect product-specific requirements, the size of the food to be cooked and the load size. The cooking Gratineed time, temperature and the ideal cooking cabinet cli- mate are continuously adjusted to achieve the result...
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SelfCooking Control mode ® We will now explain how to use the unit with reference to 5 examples. Your application manual will give you plenty of other helpful tips on how to make preparing meals child’s play. Alternatively you can simply follow the prompts on the display.
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SelfCooking Control mode ® Example 2: Muffins savory baking baking baking pastries biscuits light dark with moisture Press the "Baking" button Select type of preparation (e.g. The browning can be changed Baking) – that’s it! individually. preheat load The preheating status is displayed As soon as the preheating tem- Insert core temperature probe in red and blue.
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SelfCooking Control mode ® Example 3: Finishing – à la carte/LevelControl ® ® With Level Control you can enter and display an individual time for each rack in your unit. 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.
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SelfCooking Control mode ® Example 4: Finishing - Plated Banquet ® plated plates humid banquet à la carte container colouration short long Press the Finishing button Select Finishing – Plated Banquet The cooking cabinet climate and ® ® - that's it cooking time can be changed individually.
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SelfCooking Control mode ® Example 5: Pasta with sauce steamed fried pasta rice rice with sauce pasta convenience short long with sauce roasted Press the "Side Dishes" button Select type of preparation (e.g. The cooking time can be changed pasta with sauce) – that’s it! individually.
Combi-Steamer mode All the Combi-Steamer functions are available in Combi-Steamer mode. You switch to Combi-Steamer mode by pressing the Moist Heat or Dry Heat button or a combination of Moist Heat and Dry Heat. 160°C 0:15 - 25 -...
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Combi-Steamer mode Request current cooking data On/Off switch 3 cooking modes: Hold down Temperature button (2 seconds) Moist Heat The following values are displayed: Dry Heat • Current cooking cabinet humidity • Current cooking cabinet temperature • Elapsed cooking time Combination •...
Moist Heat In Moist Heat cooking mode, the steam generator generates hygienic fresh steam. You can set the cooking cabinet temperature from 30 °C to 130 °C. Cooking methods: Steaming, stewing, blanching, simmering, soaking, vacuum cooking, thawing, preserving 100° 0:00 0:00 Press the “Moist Heat“...
Dry Heat In "Dry Heat" cooking mode, powerful heating elements heat up the dry air. You can set the cooking cabinet temperature from 30 °C to 300 °C. You can limit the cooking cabinet humidity if necessary. Cooking methods: Baking, roasting, grilling, deep-frying, gratinating, glazing 160°...
Combination of Moist Heat + Dry Heat Moist Heat and Dry Heat cooking modes are combined. This combination creates a hot humid cabinet climate for especially intensive cooking. You can set the cooking cabinet temperature from 30 °C to 300 °C. You can set the cooking cabinet climate if necessary.
ClimaPlus Control ® ClimaPlus Control measures and regulates the humidity in the cooking cabinet to within one percent. You can ® set the exact product-specific climate for each food in the clima window. Moist Heat Dry Heat Moist Heat + Dry Heat The factory setting for ClimaPlus ClimaPlus Control allows you to...
Time settings You can set the cooking time individually to suit your needs. Time settings Continuous operation 0:24 CONT. Press the “Cooking Time” button Press the cooking time button and and set the cooking time turn the central dial anti-clockwise until "CONT."...
Humidification A powerful jet atomises bursts of water and distributes it throughout the cooking cabinet. Humidification cre- ates ideal rising conditions and gives bakery products an attractive glossy finish. Can be selected with Dry Heat or a combination of Moist Heat and Dry Heat. Humidification period: Humidification is limited to 2 seconds.
Cool down You have been operating your appliance at high cooking cabinet temperature and now want to continue work- ing at low cabinet temperature. The "Cool Down" function allows you to cool the cabinet quickly and gently. Warning: - Do not use the Cool-down function unless the air baffle has been locked correctly - Risk of injury. - During "Cool Down", the fan wheel does not switch off when the door is opened.
Programming mode – Controls It takes no time at all to create your own cooking programs in Programming mode. Select program CleanJet+car Program name New program Level Control New LevelControl program ® copy Copy program CleanJet+care change Level Change program Control delete Delete program...
Programming – SelfCooking Control mode ® You can copy or adapt the 9 operating modes (Joints, Pan-fried, Poultry, Fish, Side Dishes, Bakery Products, Potato Products, Egg Dishes/Dessert, Finishing ) to meet your individual requirements and store them under a ® new name.
Programming - Combi-Steamer mode You can create a manual cooking program to suit your exact requirements. DEFGHIJ LMNOPQ CleanJet+care Level 9:24 Control copy change Press the Prog button Press "New" to create a cooking Enter a program name (e.g. Roast program veal) Roast veal...
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Programming - Combi-Steamer mode You can have an audible signal to indicate when each program step has ended. 00:24 english settings Press the Function button in the Select "settings" Press the audible signal button program step 100° english 0:24 Press the Back button Continue programming - 37 -...
Start the program CleanJet+care Lamb Level 9:24 Control copy change Press the Prog button Press the Program selection Select cooking process or a button cooking program Lamb Level Control Start the cooking process or cooking program Check program steps CleanJet+care Lamb Level 9:24...
Change program CleanJet+care Lamb Level 9:24 Control copy change Press the Prog button Press the Program selection but- Select cooking process or a cooking program Lamb_ copy change DEFGHIJK MNOPQRS delete delete store Press "Change" Delete and modify program name Save program name as required 100°...
Delete program CleanJet+care Lamb Level 9:24 Control copy change Press the Prog button Press the Program selection but- Select cooking process or a cook- ing program copy change delete delete Press "Delete" Confirm "Delete" Delete all programs Prog settings Prog 9:24 Press the Function button Select the Chef's hat button...
Copy program CleanJet+care Lamb Level 9:24 Control copy change Press the Prog button Press the Program selection but- Select cooking process or a cook- ing program Lamb copy change cdefghijkl nopqrstuv delete delete store Press "copy" Delete and modify program name Save program name as required If you do not change the program name, it is automatically assigned a consecutive index.
Create LevelControl program ® You can cook different products at the same time with LevelControl . Only the cooking time of the individual ® products will differ. All the other cooking parameters must be the same. You can enter and display a separate cooking time for each rack in your unit.
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Start LevelControl program ® 1 Broccoli CleanJet+care Level 9:24 Control copy change Press the Prog button Press the Program selection but- Select LevelControl program ® 100 ° 1 Broccoli 1 Broccoli Preheat Level Control 15:00 Start LevelControl program Unit preheats automatically Load food and select the associ- ®...
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Working with up to 3 LevelControl programs ® If there is already a LevelControl program active, you can press an empty button field to select another Level- ® Control program (only possible if the cooking mode, cooking cabinet temperature, climate, etc, are the same). ®...
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Change LevelControl cooking time ® 1 Broccoli 5:00 8:00 Press Level Set cooking time The display format is set at the factory to Minutes:Seconds. Reset LevelControl cooking time ® 1 Broccoli 1 Broccoli 8:00 Press Level and hold until "0:00" Level may be reassigned is displayed Reset LevelControl...
Program lock A flexible safety concept allows you to lock the unit in two stages to prevent settings being changed. settings Prog 9:24 Press the Function button Select Chef's hat button Press Program lock button Level 1 _ X X X X Level 2 enter password Select "Level"...
Change password You can change the existing 5-digit password "12345" to suit your requirements. settings Prog 9:24 Press the Function button Select Chef's hat button Press Program lock button ABCDEF HIJKLM Level 1 _ X X X X change enter old Level 2 password password...
CareControl – care status The intelligent CareControl automatically detects the unit usage, the general care status and – just in time – optimises the cleaning process to minimise the use of chemicals, water and power. Combined with the special care tabs, this prevents limescale building up in the first place. The unit’s care status is indicated by the red and blue bars on the display: CareControl care...
CareControl – Cleaning prompt CareControl detects the time at which CleanJet +care cleaning is required. CareControl takes account of ® working patterns, such as longer breaks or the end of work. interim light Bitte reinigen + care cleaning care medium strong Please clean + care later...
CareControl – CleanJet +care cleaning ® CleanJet +care is the automatic cleaning system for cleaning the cooking cabinet. ® With 6 cleaning steps, it can be adjusted to suit the individual degree of soiling. Attention: - For hygiene reasons and to prevent malfunctions it is essential to clean the unit every day - Risk of fire - Please note that your unit must be cleaned every day, even if it is only operated using moist heat.
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CareControl – CleanJet +care cleaning ® Warning: Always wear gloves when han- dling detergent and care tabs – risk of chemical burns. Floor units: Insert the number of Table-top units: Place the care tab packages on the display number of care tab packages on into the flap.
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CareControl – CleanJet +care cleaning ® From Software-Version 04-01-11 Warning: 1:45 Do not open the cooking cabinet door while cleaning is in progress – chemical cleaner and hot vapour may escape – risk of chemical burns and scalding. When the CleanJet +care cleaning is complete, check the entire ®...
CareControl – CleanJet +care aborted ® After a power failure lasting longer than 10 minutes or after the unit is switched off, the display reads "Interrupt CleanJet". If Interrupt CleanJet +care is not confirmed within 20 seconds by pressing the ®...
Delta-T cooking Delta T = difference between core temperature and cooking cabinet temperature. By gradually raising the temperature in the cabinet until the cooking process ends and maintaining a constant differential to the current core temperature, Delta-T the meat is cooked more slowly (can only be selected in Combi-Steamer mode).
1/2 Power The power consumption of the heating elements is reduced by 50% (e.g. model 10 x 1/1 GN from 18 kW to 9 kW). Cannot be selected in SelfCooking Control mode ® 11° settings CleanJet 62° start time Press the Function button Select settings Press 1/2 Power button 100 °...
Automatic start time You can allow your unit to start automatically. Attention: We would remind you that it is very bad food hygiene to keep food in an uncooled or unheated cooking cabinet for a prolonged period. care care start time start time settings 6:30...
CalcDiagnosis system (CDS) ® The CalcDiagnosis System rinses and drains the steam generator. The CalcDiagnosis system also monitors ® ® the limescale level in the steam generator. The display shows the limescale level in the steam generator as a red bar. settings 9:24 Press the Function button...
Descaling the steam generator To avoid damaging the unit, the steam generator must be descaled when the "CalcCheck" display appears. Always use the appliance manufacturer's descaling agent and accessories. - Electric descaler pump - Article no.: 60.70.409 - Descaler, 10 litre canister - Article no.: 6006.0110 Follow the instructions and safety notes on the canister and on the descaler pump.
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Descaling the steam generator Descaling fluid reacts with lime and can foam over. Insert hanging rack and fix hose Place canister of descaling fluid in with wire hooks the cooking cabinet and run the hose into the canister Descaling Warning: Aggressive chemical fluid - risk of chemical burns.
Abort descaling process Not yet filled with descaling fluid. wait cool steam generator 2:01 Press Back button - that's it Already filled with descaling fluid. Warning: Aggressive chemical fluid - risk of chemical burns. There may be residues of the descaling fluid in the hoses. Rinse des- caling accessories thoroughly with water.
Descaling the humidifying nozzle Please check the humidifying nozzle for limescale deposits once a month. Switch unit off. Remove left hanging rack Open air baffle Warning: Aggressive chemical fluid - risk of chemical burns. Wear protective clothing, safety goggles, gloves and face mask. Thoroughly rinse descaler hand pump with water.
USB data memory (USB stick) You can use the USB stick to download cooking programs and HACCP data from the unit. You will need the USB memory stick from the unit manufacturer, article no.: 42.00.035 The status of the USB data memory appears on the display. settings 9:24 Insert the USB stick into the port...
HACCP logging HACCP process data is output continuously via the unit's interface. HACCP process data is also stored for a period of 10 days and can be output via the unit interface as required. You will need a PC/laptop. You will find more detailed explanations in the CombiLink manual.
Importing and exporting programs You can copy your cooking programs to a genuine USB memory stick from the unit manufacturer. The cooking programs can then be transferred to a computer. settings 9:24 Insert the USB stick into the port Press the Function button Press Stick button under the control panel Prog...
Prog HACCP Update Info Always use original RATIONAL USB sticks for the software update. Make sure that the USB stick only contains the software and no other Press the Update button, the soft- data. ware is updated - the unit starts...
Settings settings 9:24 Press the Function button Select "settings" Real time Date Language am/pm °C 8:55 10.07.07 english °F Press Real time and set with the Press Date and set with the cen- Press Language and set with the central dial tral dial central dial Real time format...
Settings settings 9:24 Press the Function button Select "settings" Contrast setting Reset to factory default english english english Press the Contrast button and set Press the Factory defaults button Confirmation, select and hold using the central dial briefly down "Reset factory default" but- ton.
Modify the IP address/subnet mask/ gateway address If your unit is equipped with an (optional) Ethernet interface card, you can incorporate the unit into your local computer network (LAN/Ethernet). You must enter an "IP address" and, if necessary, the "Subnet mask" and "Gateway address"...
Maintenance The following inspections can be carried out by experienced employees. Only use genuine spare parts from the unit manufacturer. Cleaning the air filter Replacing the door Replacing the halogen seal lamp Push the lever to the left in order The door seal is fitted in a groove First switch off the unit at the mains.
Chef✆Line You can display the Chef✆Line telephone number as required. Chef✆Line settings 9:24 Press the Function button Select Chef's hat button Select "Chef✆Line" ChefLine Tel: The ChefLine telephone number is displayed Service✆Info The following service notices can be displayed in the Service Info area. Service✆Info settings descaling...
“Mod” unit and software identification The unit and software identification can be displayed using the “Mod” function. settings 9:24 Press the Function button Press the Technik button Select "Mod" SW.: Mod: ENGLISH The unit and software identifica- tion are displayed Help function Your unit has a number of help texts to enable you to use its extensive potential as fully and as simply as pos- sible.
Fault messages Service 23 Tel: Tel: If faults occur on your unit, they Faults on your unit which allow are indicated on the display: you to carry on cooking can be suppressed by pressing the Back button. Fault When and how Remedial action message Service 10...
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Fault messages Fault When and how Remedial action message Service 24 Displayed continuously. Switch the unit off and notify Customer Service. Service 25 Displayed for 30 seconds during CleanJet +care is not working. ® CleanJet +care cleaning. - Open the water tap fully ®...
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Fault messages Fault When and how Remedial action message Service 33 Gas This is displayed continuously after Close the gas valve. Please notify Customer Service. units being reset 4 times. Service 34 Displayed continuously. Please notify Customer Service. Service 40 Displayed for 30 seconds during Run CleanJet +care and if fault message occures...
Before you call customer service Error: Possible cause To eliminate Water dripping out of the Door is not closed correctly. If the door is closed correctly, the door handle unit’s door will point down on floor units. Door seal is worn or Replace the door seal (see the "Maintenance”...
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Before you call customer service Error: Possible cause To eliminate The unit does not indicate a External main switch is Switch on at the main switch. function after it is switched switched off. Fuse on the premises’ Check the fuses on the premises’ distribution distribution board has board.
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