Alto-Shaam AR-7T User manual

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Operator’s Manual
Rotisserie Oven
AR-7T
AR-7HT
MN-39404-EN
REV.01
1/19
EN

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Manufacturer’s Information
Copyright © Copyright 1/19 by Alto-Shaam, Inc.
All rights reserved.
This manual or any portion thereof may not be reproduced or used in any
manner whatsoever without the express written permission of Alto-Shaam, Inc.
Trademarks All trademarks referenced in this documentation are the property of their
respective owners.
Manufacturer Alto-Shaam, Inc.
P.O. Box 450
W164 N9221 Water Street
Menomonee Falls, WI 53052
Original instructions The content in this manual is written in American English.

FOREWORD
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FOREWORD
Enjoy your Alto-Shaam Rotisserie Oven!
Exclusive cleaning
and grease collection
systems
This rotisserie oven features a hands-free, self-cleaning design that saves time
and uses 35% less water than traditional models during the automatic cleaning
process. The oven’s cleaning system also has no moving parts, which makes it
more reliable.
The built-in grease collection system pumps grease into jugs that are easily
removed for safe and quick disposal.
Various cooking
options
Obtain perfect crispiness and even browning with flexibility to choose from
seven browning levels and four cooking levels.
Attractive design The oven has an illuminated interior to highlight the food for your customers to
help boost impulse sales.
Extend Your Manufacturer’s Warranty
Register Register your Alto-Shaam appliance online. Registering your appliance ensures
prompt service in the event of a warranty claim. You will also receive direct
notifications of software updates and additional product information.
Your personal information will not be shared with any other company.
www.alto-shaam.com/warranty
Alto-Shaam 24/7 Emergency Repair Service
Call Call 800-558-8744 to reach our 24-hour emergency service call center for
immediate access to local authorized service agencies outside standard business
hours. The emergency service access is provided exclusively for Alto-Shaam
equipment and is available throughout the United States through Alto-Shaam’s
toll free number.
Availability Emergency service access is available seven days a week, including holidays.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Manufacturer’s Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Foreword 3
Enjoy your Alto-Shaam Rotisserie Oven! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Extend Your Manufacturer’s Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Alto-Shaam 24/7 Emergency Repair Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Table of Contents 5
Safety 7
The Meaning of Signal Words . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Appliance Description and Intended Use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Safety Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Labels 13
Label Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Installation 19
Dimension Drawings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
How to Receive the Appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
How to Unpack the Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Installation Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
How to Connect the Wiring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
How to Install the Water Supply and Drain. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
How to Install the Liquid Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
How to Install the Grease Collection System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Operation 35
How to Turn On and Turn Off the Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
How to Preheat the Oven for Professional Cooking Mode . . . . . . . 36
How to Use Professional Cooking Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
How to Load the Spits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
How to Create a Recipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
How to Cook with Programmed Recipes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
How to Cool Down the Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
How to Delete a Recipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
How to Upload or Download Recipes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
How to Update the Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
How to Calibrate the Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
How to Restore Factory Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
How to Select the Cleaning Method. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
How to Change the Sound Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
How to Sort Recipes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
How to Turn On and Turn Off the Holding Cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . 66
How to Operate the Holding Cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

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How to Change the Temperature Scale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Maintenance 69
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
How to Run a Rinse Cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
How to Clean the Oven Using Liquid Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
How to Clean the Oven Using Tablets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
How to Descale the Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
How to Clean the Door Gasket and Glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
How to Clean the Convection Fan Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Troubleshooting 83
Error Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Warranty 85
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

SAFETY
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The Meaning of Signal Words
This manual contains signal words where needed. These signal words must be
obeyed to reduce the risk of death, personal injury, or equipment damage. The
meaning of these signal words is explained below.
DANGER
Danger indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
will result in serious injury or death.
WARNING
Warning indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in serious injury or death.
CAUTION
Caution indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE
Notice indicates a situation which, if not avoided, could result
in property damage.
NOTE: Note indicates additional information that is important to a
concept or procedure.

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Appliance Description and Intended Use
Appliance
Description
This Alto-Shaam rotisserie oven is an electric-powered oven with programmable
touchscreen control that includes multi-level cooking for preheat, cooking,
holding, and cool-down stages. It includes a self-cleaning wash system with built-
in sanitizing cycle. Seven angled spits are included; a variety of spits are offered
as options. Double-pane glass door available in curved or flat options. USB port
for recipe upload and download.
Intended use The rotisserie oven is intended to cook, hold or process foods for the purpose of
human consumption. No other use for this appliance is authorized.
Residual risks This appliance is manufactured using ISO-certified processes. The appliance is
designed with maximum safety in mind; however, there are residual risks to
operators of this oven. Residual risks include exposure to heat and exposure to
hot food products.
Possible misuse Misuse of this appliance includes cooking food containing flammable materials
(such as food with alcohol). Substances with a low flash point can ignite
spontaneously and cause a fire.

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Safety Precautions
Before you begin Read and understand all instructions in this manual.
Electrical precautions Obey these electrical precautions when using the appliance:
▪Various electrical configurations of the rotisserie are available. Always match the
power source with the power rating on the rotisserie’s data tag.
▪Use one (1) dedicated circuit per rotisserie.
▪Use a junction box or electrical disconnect within 3' (914mm) of rotisserie.
▪Keep the cord away from hot surfaces.
▪Electrical connections and circuit breakers must meet all applicable federal, state
and local codes.
▪Do not let the cord hang over the edge of a table or counter.
Usage precautions Obey these usage precautions when using the appliance:
▪Only use this appliance for its intended use of cooking or heating.
▪Do not load liquids, or foods that can become liquid when heated, into the
rotisserie.
▪Use utensils and protective clothing when loading and unloading the appliance.
▪Use caution when using the appliance. Floors adjacent to the appliance may
become slippery.
▪Use caution when opening the appliance door. Escaping hot vapors or steam can
cause serious injury.
▪Do not open the door of the rotisserie during the cleaning cycle.
▪Do not cover or block any of the openings of this appliance.
▪Do not use this appliance near water such as a sink, in a wet location, near a
swimming pool, or similar locations.
Maintenance
precautions
Obey these maintenance precautions when maintaining the appliance:
▪Obey precautions in the manual, on tags, and on labels attached to or shipped
with the appliance.
▪The appliance must be cleaned thoroughly to prevent deposits of grease and
food residue inside the appliance that may catch fire.
▪Do not place combustible materials in the appliance.
▪Do not store the appliance outdoors.
▪Do not clean the appliance with metal scouring pads.
▪Do not store or use any flammable substances near the appliance.
▪Do not remove the top cover or side panels. There are no user-serviceable
components inside.

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Caster precautions Obey these precautions if the appliance is installed on casters.
▪Restrict movement of the appliance with a tether so that utility connections
(water and electricity) are not damaged.
▪Disconnect all utility connections when moving the appliance.
▪Only use this appliance when it is stationary.
▪Use caution when using the appliance on uneven floors. Mobile appliances and
accessories can roll or tip over and cause serious injury or property damage.
▪Use caster brakes on mobile appliances or accessories when they are not being
moved.
Operator training All personnel using the appliance must have proper operator training. Before
using the appliance:
▪Read and understand the operating instructions contained in all the
documentation delivered with the appliance.
▪Know the location and proper use of all controls.
▪Keep this manual and all supplied instructions, diagrams, schematics, parts lists,
notices, and labels with the appliance if the appliance is sold or moved to another
location.
▪Contact Alto-Shaam for additional training if needed.
Operator
qualifications
Only trained personnel with the following operator qualifications are permitted
to use the appliance:
▪Have received proper instruction on how to use the appliance.
▪Have demonstrated their ability with commercial kitchens and commercial
appliances.
The appliance must not be used by:
▪Persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision concerning use of the appliance by person responsible for their
safety.
▪People impaired by drugs or alcohol.
▪Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
▪Children shall neither clean nor maintain the appliance.
Condition of
appliance
Only use the appliance when:
▪All controls operate correctly.
▪The appliance is installed correctly.
▪The appliance is clean.
▪The appliance labels are legible.