Summary of Contents for Alto-Shaam CT Express Combitherm CTX4-10E
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I N T R O D U C T I O N ECOSMART TECHNOLOGY ® The Ecosmart design displaces the air within the The Alto-Shaam CT Express Combitherm cooking compartment and achieves a higher level combination oven/steamer employs of steam saturation that offers quick-steaming at Ecosmart operating efficiencies in the temperatures above 212°F (100°C).
Superior baking - The two-speed fan provides consistent baking results. A moisture injection feature provides Intuitive interface - The Alto-Shaam ExpressTouch offers perfect sheen and crust on breads and pastry items. a simple interface that commands all of the Combitherm’s cooking functions.
E X P R E S S T O U C H O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S START-UP PROCEDURES When the oven is powered on, the ExpressTouch screen illuminates.
E X P R E S S T O U C H O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S SETTINGS SCREEN °F Fahrenheit or Celsius Function - Choose Sound/Alarm Settings - Change alarm sounds °F temperature format.
Powerful tool - The ExpressTouch control plays an important part in our continuous improvement process. New features and abilities can be uploaded to your oven as they become available. Visit our website’s download link at: http://alto-shaam.sites.hubspot.com/expresstouch-software DOWNLOAD LINK Or simply call our Service Department for assistance.
E X P R E S S T O U C H O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S COOKING MODE SCREEN TEMPERATURE TIME MULTI-SHELF STEAM 345°F TIMER MODE...
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E X P R E S S T O U C H O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S COOKING MODE SCREEN IDENTIFICATION MAIN MENU ICONS Temperature Used to set the required cooking temperature, to recall the set cooking temperature, or to check the actual...
345°F 1:43 E X P R E S S T O U C H O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S 225°F AUXILIARY FUNCTION ICONS °F Find Recipe Access a menu list of all stored cooking programs.
E X P R E S S T O U C H O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S STEAM MODE The Steam mode provides the operator with the ability The previously set core temperature or oven control to steam, poach, or blanch.
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E X P R E S S T O U C H O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S STEAM MODE CHEF OPERATING TIPS This mode will steam a full or partial load of a single The non-pressurized atmosphere of the Combitherm product, or multiple products without transfer of flavors.
E X P R E S S T O U C H O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S COMBINATION MODE The Combination mode will prove to be the most versatile TO COOK BY PRODUCT CORE TEMPERATURE: and widely used mode the Combitherm oven has to offer.
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E X P R E S S T O U C H O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S COMBINATION MODE CHEF OPERATING TIPS The Combination mode injects the optimum amount of Food browning in the Combitherm begins at a cooking steam automatically.
E X P R E S S T O U C H O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S CONVECTION MODE The Convection mode operates with hot circulated air TO COOK BY PRODUCT CORE TEMPERATURE: within a temperature range of 85°...
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E X P R E S S T O U C H O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S CONVECTION MODE CHEF OPERATING TIPS The Convection Mode can be used to roast or bake For baking, preheat the Combitherm at a temperature of products needing very short cooking times or for high 325°F to 375°F (163°C to 191°C).
E X P R E S S T O U C H O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S RETHERM MODE The Retherm mode operates with hot circulated air within TO COOK BY PRODUCT CORE TEMPERATURE: a temperature range of 245°...
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E X P R E S S T O U C H O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S RETHERM MODE CHEF OPERATING TIPS Since plated meals consist of dissimilar products, there RETHERMALIZING PREFABRICATED AND are several important factors to consider in order to VACUUM-PACKED FROZEN FOODS...
345°F 1:43 E X P R E S S T O U C H O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S 225°F BROILING MODE (OPTIONAL) The Broiler mode operates with an overhead broiling element perfect for quickly and efficiently toasting or TOUCH THE GREEN START ARROW ICON TO broiling sandwiches, nachos, soups, and desserts.
E X P R E S S T O U C H O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S CORE TEMPERATURE PROBE MODE (OPTIONAL) As an alternative to timer operation, the Core TOUCH THE GREEN START ARROW ICON TO Temperature Probe mode can be used in conjunction BEGIN COOKING.
E X P R E S S T O U C H O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S DELTA-T CORE TEMPERATURE COOKING MODE (OPTIONAL) This special program function cooks by internal product TOUCH THE DELTA-T ICON THAT APPEARS temperature with the use of the probe.
WC-22541 WHEN PACKAGED. Sugar Maple WC-22545 If you would like assistance, you are invited to contact an Alto-Shaam corporate chef for recommendations. NOTE: Always keep the oven door closed whenever operating the smoking function. The Touch CombiSmoker can be operated without using the smoking function.
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E X P R E S S T O U C H O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S ® ombi moker roCedureS C A U T I O N The ability to smoke product, hot or cold, is offered as an option on the CTX4-10E CT Express oven.
V E N T L E S S H O O D M O D E L The Ventless Hood option is factory installed directly on the top of the Alto-Shaam Combitherm oven. The hood is designed to vent clean air back into the kitchen, filtering vapors and grease.
E X P R E S S T O U C H O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS All auxiliary functions can be engaged at any time during any cooking mode and can be programmed into cooking TOUCH THE GOLD-N-BROWN ICON.
E X P R E S S T O U C H O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS REDUCED FAN SPEED MULTI-SHELF TIMER The reduced fan speed function is useful for flow-sensitive The multi-shelf timer allows the operator to program products such as soufflés and meringues, or any products...
E X P R E S S T O U C H O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S PREPROGRAMMED RECIPES The ExpressTouch Combitherm comes preprogrammed Navigate to desired recipe icon using NEXT and with more than 100 recipes covering most commonly PREVIOUS SCREEN arrows.
E X P R E S S T O U C H O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S RECIPE PROGRAMMING VIA THE TOUCHSCREEN ADD A RECIPE EDIT A RECIPE The recipe programming function allows the operator To edit an existing default or user-programmed recipe:...
P R E P R O G R A M M E D R E C I P E S BAKERY RECIPES Recipe Oven Mode Temp Time Browning Speed 275°F Bakery retherm Retherm 4 minutes 100% (135°C) 325°F Brownies Convection 25 minutes 100% (163°C)
P R E P R O G R A M M E D R E C I P E S CONVENIENCE PRODUCT RECIPES Recipe Oven Mode Temp Time Browning Speed 400°F Chicken Wings Combination 10 minutes 100% (204°C) 350°F Corn Dogs Combination 18 minutes 100%...
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P R E P R O G R A M M E D R E C I P E S CONVENIENCE PRODUCT RECIPES (CONTINUED) Recipe Oven Mode Temp Time Browning Speed Precooked Chicken Pieces - 325°F Convection 20 minutes 100% Refrigerated (163°C) 375°F...
P R E P R O G R A M M E D R E C I P E S FISH & SEAFOOD RECIPES Recipe Oven Mode Temp Time Browning Speed 400°F Baked Fish - Fresh Combination 6 minutes 100% (204°C) 460°F Grilled Fish Fillets...
P R E P R O G R A M M E D R E C I P E S MEAT RECIPES Recipe Oven Mode Temp Time Browning Speed 375°F Bacon Combination 10 minutes 100% (191°C) 125°F Probe 120°F Beef Roast Cook & Hold (1) Delta-T (52°C) (46°C)
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P R E P R O G R A M M E D R E C I P E S MEAT RECIPES (CONTINUED) Recipe Oven Mode Temp Time Browning Speed 300°F Probe 150°F Pork - Loin Roast - by Core Temp Combination 100% (149°C)
P R E P R O G R A M M E D R E C I P E S MISCELLANEOUS RECIPES Recipe Oven Mode Temp Time Browning Speed 350°F Probe 150°F Casseroles - by Core Temp Combination 100% (177°C) (66°C) 350°F Casseroles - Time...
P R E P R O G R A M M E D R E C I P E S POULTRY RECIPES Recipe Oven Mode Temp Time Browning Speed 350°F Chicken - Frozen Pieces Combination 30 minutes 100% (177°C) 450°F Chicken - Oven Fried Pieces Combination 18 minutes...
P R E P R O G R A M M E D R E C I P E S VEGETABLE RECIPES Recipe Oven Mode Temp Time Browning Speed 190°F Asparagus - Fresh Steam 3 minutes (88°C) 212°F Asparagus - Frozen Steam 30 minutes 100%...
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P R E P R O G R A M M E D R E C I P E S VEGETABLE RECIPES (CONTINUED) Recipe Oven Mode Temp Time Browning Speed 212°F Green Beans - Fresh Steam 8 minutes 100% (100°C) 212°F Green Beans - Frozen Steam...
Temperature Probe cooking method is chosen. This screen. Try again with another flash drive device or information can be downloaded to a USB drive and then call Alto-Shaam Service. copied to your computer. The file format is text (.txt). PRESS TO DOWNLOAD INFORMATION.
S I M P L E C O N T R O L O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S CONTROL PANEL IDENTIFICATION Set Oven Oven Temperature Temperature display area Steam Key...
S I M P L E C O N T R O L O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S Turn on and preheat the oven To cook manually by probe Alto-Shaam recommends preheating the Combitherm before cooking. ®...
C L E A N I N G & M A I N T E N A N C E CLEANING AGENTS ombi lean CombiClean® COMBITABS™ are to be used only with the factory installed automatic cleaning option. D A N G E R D A N G E R RUBBER GLOVES MUST BE WORN WHEN USING PROTECTIVE EYE WEAR MUST BE WORN...
C L E A N I N G & M A I N T E N A N C E PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE In addition to the routine cleaning and maintenance TO PROLONG THE LIFE OF THE DOOR GASKET, procedures, there are several additional steps to be CLEAN THIS ITEM DAILY.
C L E A N I N G & M A I N T E N A N C E C L E A N I N G A N D P R E V E N T A T I V E M A I N T E N A N C E PROTECTING STAINLESS STEEL SURFACES CLEANING AGENTS It is important to guard against corrosion...
C L E A N I N G & M A I N T E N A N C E CLEANING SCHEDULE DAILY OVEN CLEANING DAILY GASKET CLEANING To be performed at the end of the production day or It is important to prolong the life of the oven gasket between production shifts.
C L E A N I N G & M A I N T E N A N C E EXPRESSTOUCH WITH COMBICLEAN OPTION SELECT DESIRED LEVEL OF CLEANING. Four (4) cleaning levels are offered: rinse, light, normal, RINSE (20 MINUTES) and heavy-duty cleaning.
C L E A N I N G & M A I N T E N A N C E SIMPLE CONTROL WITH COMBICLEAN Cooking temperature display area will display "CLn". Cooking time display area will display "6" - referring to OPTION the number of cleaning tablets to insert.
C L E A N I N G & M A I N T E N A N C E CLEANING - WITHOUT COMBICLEAN PROGRAM The CT Express Combitherm can be ordered without the CombiClean option. ® Combitherm liquid spray cleaner should be used. NOTE: If oven is too hot to safely clean, touch the cool down function key to activate.
T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G EMERGENCY OPERATION MODE If the oven malfunctions, an error code will appear in the SET THE OVEN CONTROLS AS IF OPERATING UNDER display. In the event of an error, the Combitherm may be NORMAL CIRCUMSTANCES.
T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G EMERGENCY OPERATION MODE (CONTINUED) ERROR CODES When the oven malfunctions, an error code will appear in the display. PRESS THE START ICON TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE ERROR. The icons that begin to flash represent operational modes that are still usable.
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Check that unit is receiving power. Circuit breaker turned on? Do not attempt to repair or service the oven beyond this point. Contact Alto-Shaam for the nearest authorized service agent. Repairs made by any other service agents without prior authorization by Alto-Shaam will void the warranty on the unit.
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T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G E R R O R C O D E S Error Error Call Out in Display Description of Error Possible Cause Code Convection Temperature Oven cavity temperature N6 —...
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T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G ERROR CODES Error Error Call Out in Display Description of Error Possible Cause Code N8 Immersion Element Immersion element too hot — Scale buildup inside steam generator and/or on water level probe.
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T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G ERROR CODES Error Error Call Out in Display Description of Error Possible Cause Code No Rinse Water During rinse no water — Water supply is shut off. fl...
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T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G ERROR CODES Error Error Call Out in Display Description of Error Possible Cause Code E101 DB version is not equal to Software update may have —...
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