Convotherm 4 Table-Top User manual

Combi Steamer
Convotherm 4 Table-Top Models
Operating Manual UL, CAN – Original, ENG
Your meal. Our mission.

FOR THE INSTALLER, OPERATOR, RESPONSIBLE OWNER
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors or liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other unit.
WARNING
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can
cause property damage, injury and death. Read the installation, operating
and maintenance instructions thoroughly before installing or servicing this
equipment.
WARNING
Disconnect power at the main external power switch before servicing or
repairing a combi steamer.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove or open cover.
No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.
Disconnect power supply before servicing.
AVERTISSEMENT
Afin de réduire le risque d'électrocution, ne pas retirer ou ouvrir le capot.
Aucune pièce réparable ne se trouve à l'intérieur. Confier le dépannage à du
personnel qualifié. Débrancher l'alimentation électrique avant réparation.
IMPORTANT
IT IS COMPULSORY TO POST INSTRUCTIONS WHICH ARE TO BE FOLLOWED IN THE EVENT
THE USER SMELLS GAS. THESE INSTRUCTIONS MUST BE LOCATED IN A PROMINENT LOCA‐
TION, AND BE FULLY UNDERSTOOD BY ALL USERS OF THIS EQUIPMENT. THIS INFORMA‐
TION NEED TO BE OBTAINED FROM YOUR LOCAL GAS SUPPLIER.
ALL SERVICE MUST BE PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED CONVOTHERM AUTHORIZED TECHNI‐
CIAN.
KEEP AREA FREE AND CLEAR OF COMBUSTIBLES.
Installation
■Installation of this unit must be done by a licensed professional when installed in the Commonwealth
of Massachusetts.
■The wiring diagram is located on the inner part of the side panel.
Customer documentation
■The customer documentation is part of the combi steamer.
■Keep the customer documentation manuals handy at all times so that you can look up any required
information.
■Keep the customer documentation manuals for the entire life of the unit.
■Carefully read the installation manual, the operating manual, and the operating instructions before
using, handling, and working on this unit.
■If you transfer the combi steamer to a new owner, make sure to give the new owner the customer
documentation manuals as well.

Table of Contents
1 General 7
1.1 Environmental Protection 7
1.2 Identifying Your Combi Steamer 8
1.3 Customer Documentation Structure 9
1.4 Safety Information That Must Be Read without Exception 10
1.5 About This Operating manual 11
2 Configuration and Functions 13
2.1 The Combi Steamer's Functions 13
2.2 The Combi Steamer's Configuration and Functions 15
2.3 Operating Panel Layout and Functions 18
3 For Your Safety 19
3.1 Basic Safety Instructions 19
3.2 Your Combi Steamer's Intended Use 20
3.3 Warning Labels on the Combi Steamer 22
3.4 Overview of Hazards 25
3.5 Hazards and Safety Measures During Operation 27
3.6 Hazards and Safety Measures During Cleaning 33
3.7 Hazards and Safety Measures During Maintenance 37
3.8 Safety Devices 38
3.9 Staff and Work Area Requirements 40
3.10 Personal Protective Equipment 41
4 How to Cook with Your Combi Steamer 42
4.1 Basic Guidelines for Putting Food Into the Combi Steamer 42
4.1.1 Placing Bakeware in Size X.10 Units 42
4.1.2 Placing Bakeware in Size X.20 Units 44
4.1.3 Combi Steamer Loading Capacity 46
4.2 General Cooking Instructions 47
4.2.1 Safely Using the Unit 47
4.2.2 Turning the Combi Steamer On and Off (Lighting Instructions) 50
4.2.3 Cooking Procedures 52
4.2.4 Smoking Procedures 54
4.3 Specific Cooking Instructions 58
4.3.1 Safely Using the Unit 58
4.3.2 Safely Opening and Closing the Unit Door 60
4.3.3 Placing Food Inside and Taking It Out 62
4.3.4 Putting Food Into the Mobile Shelf Rack / Plate Rack (Does Not Apply to
ConvoSmoke)
64
4.3.5 Taking Food Out from the Mobile Shelf Rack / Plate Rack (Does Not Apply to
ConvoSmoke)
67
4.3.6 Placing the Roll-In Frame for the Mobile Shelf Rack / Plate Rack Inside the Oven
Cavity (Does Not Apply to ConvoSmoke)
69
4.3.7 Using the Transport Trolley to Put Food Inside the Oven and Take It Out (Does Not
Apply to ConvoSmoke)
71
4.3.8 Putting Away and Removing the Core Temperature Probe 76
4.3.9 Using the external core temperature probe or sous vide probe 77
4.3.10 Using a USB Stick 79
4.3.11 Removing and Installing the Racks 80
4.3.12 Filling the Smoker Box, Placing It Inside the Unit, and Removing It from the Unit
(ConvoSmoke Only)
85
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5 How to Clean the Combi Steamer 88
5.1 Combi Steamer Cleaning Basics 88
5.1.1 Cleaning Methods 88
5.1.2 Cleaning schedule 90
5.1.3 Cleaning agents 92
5.1.4 Supplying Cleaning Agents 93
5.2 General Cleaning Instructions 94
5.2.1 Working Safely When Cleaning 94
5.2.2 How to Fully Automatically Clean the Oven Cavity Using Canisters 97
5.2.3 How to Fully Automatically Clean the Oven Cavity Using the Single-Measure
Dispensing Mode
99
5.2.4 How to Semi-Automatically Clean the Oven Cavity (Racks) 101
5.2.5 How to Semi-Automatically Clean the Oven Cavity (Mobile Shelf Rack / Plate Rack;
Does Not Apply to ConvoSmoke)
103
5.2.6 How to Clean the Oven Cavity Without Using Cleaning Agents 106
5.2.7 How to Clean the Oven Cavity Using Rinse Aid Only and the ConvoCare Cleaning
Profile (easyTouch Only)
107
5.2.8 How to Clean the Double Glass Door 109
5.2.9 How to Clean the Oven Cavity Section Behind the Suction Panel 110
5.2.10 How to Clean the Hygienic Plug-In Gasket Thoroughly 112
5.3 Specific Cleaning Instructions 113
5.3.1 Safely Using the Unit 113
5.3.2 Replacing the Rinse Aid Canister 115
5.3.3 Replacing the Cleaning Agent Canister 117
5.3.4 Adding Cleaning Agent from Single-Measure Dispensing Bottles to the Inside of
the Oven Cavity
119
5.3.5 Release the suction panel and lock it back in place 121
5.3.6 Removing and Installing the Hygienic Plug-In Gasket 124
5.3.7 Releasing the Inner Glass Door and Locking it Back in Place 125
5.3.8 Emptying and Cleaning the Grease Collection Canister (ConvoGrill Only) 126
6 How to Perform Maintenance on the Combi Steamer 127
6.1 Maintenance Basics 127
6.1.1 Warranty Information / How to Contact Customer Service 127
6.1.2 Maintenance Schedule 128
6.2 Troubleshooting 129
6.2.1 Error codes 129
6.2.2 Emergency Mode 130
6.2.3 Problems During Operation 134
6.3 Maintenance Work 136
6.3.1 Working Safely When Performing Maintenance 136
6.3.2 Replacing the hygienic removable gasket 138
6.3.3 Replacing the oven light halogen lamp 139
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1 General
Purpose of this section
This section provides information on how to identify your combi steamer and how to use this manual.
1.1 Environmental Protection
Policy statement
Our customers' expectations, the legal regulations and standards we have to follow, and our compa‐
ny's reputation are what drives the quality and service behind all our products.
Our environmental management policy is not only designed to ensure that we are always in full com‐
pliance with all environmental laws and regulations, but also reflects our commitment to the environ‐
ment and to continuously improving our performance in this field.
In order to ensure that we meet all of our environmental goals while maintaining the high quality of our
products, and that things stay this way, we have developed a quality and environmental management
system.
This system meets the requirements set forth in ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 14001:2004.
Environmental protection measures
The following measures apply to this product:
■Uses fully compostable packing products
■Uses RoHS-compliant products
■Complies with the REACH regulation
■Recommends and uses biodegradable cleaning agents
■E-waste recycling
■Environmentally friendly disposal of old units through the manufacturer
Join us in our commitment to protecting the environment!
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1.2 Identifying Your Combi Steamer
Nameplate location
The nameplate is found on the left side of the combi steamer.
Nameplate layout and structure
Electrical units Gas unit Designation
1Unit name
Combi Steamer
2Trade name
Letters Meaning
C4 Convotherm 4 line of
units
eT easyTouch controls
eD easyDial controls
xx.yy num‐
bers
Unit size
EB Electrical units with
boiler
ES Electrical units with
water injection
GB Gas unit with boiler
GS Gas unit with water in‐
jection
-N On units with NSF cer‐
tification
3Electrical specifications
4Serial number
Letters Meaning
Heating
method
■Electrical units (X,
V)
■Gas unit (Y, W)
Steam gen‐
eration
method
■Sprayer (S)
■Boiler (B)
Unit size ■6.10 (1)
■6.20 (2)
■10.10 (3)
■10.20 (4)
Year of
manufac‐
ture
■2014 (14)
■2015 (15)
■...
Month of
manufac‐
ture
■January (01)
■February (02)
■March (03)
■...
Consecutive
number
4-digit
5Item number
6Gas specifications
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1.3 Customer Documentation Structure
Customer documentation parts
The customer documentation for the combi steamer is made up of the following:
■Installation manual
■Operating manual (this manual)
■easyTouch operating instructions (extract from the on-screen help pages)
■On-screen help integrated into easyTouch (complete instructions for using the software)
■easyDial Operating Instructions
Installation manual topics
The installation manual is intended for trained qualified personnel; see 'Staff Requirements' in the in‐
stallation manual.
It covers the following topics:
■Configuration and functions: Describes the parts that are relevant when installing the combi steam‐
er
■Safety: Goes over all the hazards involved in the various installation activities and how to prevent
and/or counter them
■Transportation: Contains important information on transporting the combi steamer
■Setup: Lists and describes the various setup options for the combi steamer
■Installation: Goes over all the necessary utility and hose connections
■Placing into operation: Explains how to put the combi steamer into operation for the first time
■Removal from service: Goes over the activities that need to be carried out at the end of the combi
steamer's lifecycle
■Technical data, connection diagrams: Contain all the required technical information concerning the
combi steamer
■Checklists: Includes checklists for the combi steamer's installation and warranty
Operating manual topics
The operating manual is intended for briefed staff and trained qualified staff; see 'Staff Requirements'
on page 40 in the operating manual.
It covers the following topics:
■Configuration and functions: Describes the parts that are relevant when using the combi steamer
■Safety: Goes over all the hazards involved in using the combi steamer and how to prevent and/or
counter them
■Cooking: Goes over the various rules, workflows, operating steps, and actions required for cooking
■Cleaning: Lists and describes the cleaning methods, cleaning agents, workflows, operating steps,
and actions required for cleaning
■Maintenance: Contains warranty information; the maintenance schedule; information on faults, er‐
rors, and emergency mode; and the workflows, operating steps, and actions required for mainte‐
nance
Operating instructions and on-screen help (easyTouch only) topics
The operating instructions and the on-screen help (easyTouch only) are intended for briefed staff and
trained qualified staff; see 'Staff Requirements' on page 40 in the operating manual. For units with
easyTouch, the operating instructions will be an extract from the on-screen help pages.
The operating instructions and the on-screen help (easyTouch only) cover the following topics:
■User interface layout: Goes over the combi steamer's user interface
■Using the software: Contains instructions on how to enter and access cooking profiles, access
cleaning profiles, and start cooking and cleaning sequences; describes the various settings and
goes over how to import and export data
■Select cooking profiles: Lists tried-and-true cooking profiles
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1.4 Safety Information That Must Be Read without Exception
Safety information found in the documentation for the customer
Only the installation manual and operating manual provide safety information for the combi steamer.
The installation manual provides safety information for the transportation, setup, installation, placing-
into-operation, and removal-from-service tasks it describes.
The operating manual provides safety information for the cooking, cleaning, and maintenance tasks it
describes.
When using the operating instructions, the operating manual or installation manual should always be
consulted in order to obtain the relevant safety information. When performing activities that go beyond
simply using the software, the safety information in the operating manual and installation manual must
always be observed.
Parts of this document that must be read without exception
Failure to take the information in this document into account may result in death, injury, or property
damage.
In order to ensure their safety and the safety of others, everyone working with/on the combi steamer
must read and understand the following parts of this document before starting any work:
■The 'For Your Safety' on page 19 section
■The sections describing the work that will be carried out
Danger symbol
Danger symbol Meaning
Used to warn of potential injury. Observe all the precautionary state‐
ments following this symbol in order to avoid injury or death.
Precautionary statements
The precautionary statements in this manual are categorized using the following hazard levels:
Hazard level Consequences Likelihood
Death / severe injury (irreversible) Imminent
Death / severe injury (irreversible) Potential
Minor injury (reversible) Potential
NOTICE Property damage Potential
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1.5 About This Operating manual
Purpose
The purpose of this operating manual is to provide everyone working with/on the combi steamer with
the information they will need to carry out operation, cleaning, and limited maintenance work safely
and correctly.
Target groups
Name of target group
(user)
Tasks
Combi steamer owner
or
the owner's employee
who is responsible for
the unit and for the staff
operating it
Is responsible for instructing all other users on how to safely and correctly
operate, clean, and maintain the unit. Is also responsible for ensuring that
the unit is ready for operation before use. These responsibilities include:
■Briefing all users on all of the combi steamer's safety-relevant functions,
mechanisms, and devices
■Showing all users how to operate or otherwise work with the unit as re‐
quired by their tasks and training them as required by the 'Parts of this
document that must be read without exception' on page 10 section.
■Being the person to whom all problems and other issues related to the
unit are reported and taking appropriate measures to correct them or
arranging for said measures to be taken.
■Being responsible for ensuring that the unit and its components are
maintained at the required intervals.
Cook Primarily takes care of organizational tasks, such as:
■Entering cooking profile data
■Editing existing cooking profiles in the cookbook
■Coming up with new cooking profiles
■Configuring the unit's settings
and takes care of all operator tasks as well if necessary.
Operator Actually operates the combi steamer, taking care of tasks such as:
■Putting food into the combi steamer
■Starting cooking profiles
■Taking out the food once it has been cooked
■Cleaning the combi steamer
■Changing equipment inside the combi steamer if required for specific
cooking sequences
■Limited maintenance work
Operating Manual Outline
Section / sub-section Purpose Target
group
General ■Helps identify your combi steamer
■Explains how to use this operating manual
Cook
Configuration and Func‐
tions
■Describes the combi steamer's functions
■Describes specific combi steamer components and indi‐
cates where they are located
Cook
Operator
For Your Safety ■Describes the combi steamer's intended use
■Describes all the risks and hazards posed by the combi
steamer, as well as appropriate instructions on how to pre‐
vent and/or counter them
Read this section very carefully!
Cook
Operator
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Section / sub-section Purpose Target
group
How to Cook with Your
Combi Steamer
■Describes the combi steamer's options for loading food
and the maximum loads that are allowed to be put inside
■Explains how to turn on the combi steamer
■Includes instructions regarding the work sequences in‐
volved in cooking and rethermalizing food
■Includes instructions regarding the combi steamer steps
that are required repeatedly when cooking and rethermal‐
izing food
Cook
Operator
How to Clean the Combi
Steamer
■Goes over the general cleaning method
■Includes the cleaning schedule
■Describes the cleaning agents and how they must be sup‐
plied
■Includes instructions regarding the work sequences in‐
volved in cleaning the combi steamer
■Includes and refers to instructions regarding the combi
steamer steps that will be required repeatedly when clean‐
ing the steamer
Operator
How to Perform Mainte‐
nance on the Combi
Steamer
■Includes the maintenance schedule
■Provides information on how to use the emergency mode
if faults or malfunctions occur
■Includes a list of potential faults, malfunctions, and errors
and what to do if they occur
■Includes instructions for the maintenance work that the
user is allowed to carry out themselves
■Refers to instructions regarding the combi steamer steps
that will be required when performing maintenance work
on the steamer
Operator
Decimal mark used
In order to ensure that all numbers can be properly understood internationally, a decimal point is al‐
ways used.
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2 Configuration and Functions
Purpose of this section
This section describes the combi steamer's configuration and explains its functions.
2.1 The Combi Steamer's Functions
Cooking operating modes
Your combi steamer can be used to cook a variety of food. To do this, the combi steamer can be run
in any of the following operating modes:
■Steam
■Combi-steam
■Convection
■Smoker (optional)
Standard cooking methods
By using the cooking operating modes together with the HumidityPro, Crisp&Tasty, Fan speed, and
BakePro ACS+ extra functions, you can do the following, for example:
■Boiling
■Blanching
■Roasting
■Scalloping
■Preserving
■Steaming
■Poaching
■Broiling
■Cooking au gratin
■Smoking (optional)
■Stewing
■Braising
■Baking
■Thawing food
Special cooking methods
If you are using easyTouch, you can do the following in combination with the operating modes and
extra functions:
■Low-temperature cooking
■Cook&Hold
■DT cooking
■Overnight cooking
■ecoCooking
■Low-oxygen slow cooking
Rethermalization operating modes
Your combi steamer can be used to rethermalize a variety of food. To this end, the combi steamer can
be run in any of the following three operating modes:
■à la Carte rethermalization
■Banquet rethermalization (with easyTouch only)
■Plate rethermalization (with easyTouch only)
Cooking profiles and cookbook
A cooking profile is a combination of cooking parameters, such as cooking temperature and cooking
time. You can create your own cooking profiles and manage them in the 'Cookbook.' In addition, the
'Cookbook' also comes with predefined cooking profiles.
Oven cleaning with easyTouch
There are two cleaning systems available for cleaning the oven:
■ConvoClean+ fully automatic cleaning:
■any combination of four cleaning levels, three cleaning durations, and the extra 'steam disinfec‐
tion' and 'drying' functions
■Oven cleaning without using cleaning agents, rinsing with water
■Oven cleaning with ConvoCare rinse aid only
■Semi-automatic oven cleaning
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Oven cleaning with easyDial
There are two cleaning systems available for cleaning the oven:
■ConvoClean fully automatic cleaning:
■Eight cleaning profiles for varying levels of soiling available, with some of them including steam
disinfection and drying
■Oven cleaning without using cleaning agents, rinsing with water
■Semi-automatic oven cleaning
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2.2 The Combi Steamer's Configuration and Functions
Parts and functions (electrical table-top models)
The figure below shows a size 6.10 combi steamer used as an example representing all electrical ta‐
ble-top models:
No. Designation Function
1Ventilation port ■Draws in ambient air in order to remove moisture from the oven
cavity
■Compensates for pressure fluctuations inside the oven cavity
2Air vent Lets hot steam escape
3Door handle ■Used to open and close the unit door
■Cracked-open position for safely opening the unit ('safety lock')
■Closing-shut function
■Antibacterial material with silver ions ("HygienicCare")
4Unit door ■Seals the oven cavity
■When opened, it can be slid backwards along the unit's side in
order to save space ('disappearing door') (optional)
5Operating panel ■Used to operate the unit
■Antibacterial ("HygienicCare")
6Suction panel ■Used to distribute heat uniformly within the oven cavity
■Separates the fan compartment from the oven cavity
7Rack Used to hold standard-size bakeware
8Core temperature probe,
sous vide probe (optional)
■Used to measure the food's internal temperature
■Available as an internal version that is permanently connected
inside the oven and/or as an external version that can be tem‐
porarily connected
9Door drip tray Collects the condensate that runs down the inside of the unit door
10 Oven cavity Is where food is placed while it is being cooked
11 Unit drip tray Collects liquids and condensate dripping from the oven cavity
12 Recoil hand shower
(not included in certain
units)
■Meant exclusively for rinsing the oven cavity with water
■Is retracted automatically into its holder after being used
■Antibacterial ("HygienicCare")
13 Oven light ■Illuminates the oven cavity
■Program-controlled
14 Nameplate Used to identify the unit
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Parts and functions (gas table-top models)
The figure below shows a size 6.10 combi steamer used as an example representing all gas table-top
models:
No. Designation Function
1Ventilation port ■Draws in ambient air in order to remove moisture from the oven
cavity
■Compensates for pressure fluctuations inside the oven cavity
2Exhaust outlet Discharges hot exhaust gases
3Air vent Lets hot steam escape
4Door handle ■Used to open and close the unit door
■Cracked-open position for safely opening the unit ('safety lock')
■Closing-shut function
■Antibacterial material with silver ions ("HygienicCare")
5Unit door ■Seals the oven cavity
■When opened, it can be slid backwards along the unit's side in
order to save space ('disappearing door') (optional)
6Operating panel ■Used to operate the unit
■Antibacterial ("HygienicCare")
7Suction panel ■Used to distribute heat uniformly within the oven cavity
■Separates the fan compartment from the oven cavity
8Rack Used to hold standard-size bakeware
9Core temperature probe,
sous vide probe (optional)
■Used to measure the food's internal temperature
■Available as an internal version that is permanently connected
inside the oven and/or as an external version that can be tem‐
porarily connected
10 Door drip tray Collects the condensate that runs down the inside of the unit door
11 Oven cavity Is where food is placed while it is being cooked
12 Unit drip tray Collects liquids and condensate dripping from the oven cavity
13 Recoil hand shower
(not included in certain
units)
■Meant exclusively for rinsing the oven cavity with water
■Is retracted automatically into its holder after being used
■Antibacterial ("HygienicCare")
14 Oven light ■Illuminates the oven cavity
■Program-controlled
15 Nameplate Used to identify the unit
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Parts and functions for special locking feature (security model only)
The figure below shows a special locking feature for enhanced security on a size 6.10 combi steamer
used as an example representing all unit sizes:
No. Designation Function
1Lockable operating panel
cover
The cover can be swung in and secured onto the unit case so
that it covers the operating panel, preventing unauthorized users
from operating the combi steamer.
2Padlock ■Used to secure the operating panel cover onto the unit case
■Not included
3Padlock ■Used to secure the unit door onto the unit case
■Not included
4Unit door hasp Features two different slots that can be used to lock the unit door
in order to prevent unauthorized users from opening and closing
it
Unit door action:
■If the unit door is locked using the upper slot, the door will al‐
ways be fully closed.
■If the unit door is locked using the lower slot, it will be possible
to open the door all the way to the cracked-open position
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2.3 Operating Panel Layout and Functions
Operating panel layout and parts in easyTouch
No. Designation Function
1Unit
ON/OFF switch
Used to turn the combi steamer on and
off
2Full-touch dis‐
play
The unit's central control interface
■Used by touching the icons on the full-
touch display
■Status indicators
3USB port Used to plug in a USB stick
Operating panel layout and parts in easyDial
No. Designation Function
1Unit
ON/OFF switch
Used to turn the combi steamer on and
off
2Control panel The unit's central control interface
■Buttons used to enter cooking programs
■Displays used to indicate configured
values
■Prompt indicators for the operator
3USB port Used to plug in a USB stick
4C-Dial Used to set cooking parameters by turn‐
ing and pressing the encoder.
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3 For Your Safety
Purpose of this section
The purpose of this section is to provide you with all the information you will need in order to safely
work with/on the combi steamer without putting yourself and others at risk.
Read this section very carefully!
3.1 Basic Safety Instructions
Purpose of these instructions
The purpose of these instructions is to ensure that everyone working with and on the combi steamer
will be fully aware of all the risks, hazards, and safety requirements involved and will observe the
warnings in the operating manual and on the combi steamer. Failure to follow these instructions may
result in death, injury, or property damage.
Customer documentation manuals
Follow the instructions below:
■Fully read the 'For Your Safety' section, as well as the section that applies to the way you will be
interacting with the combi steamer.
■Keep the customer documentation manuals handy at all times so that you can look up any required
information.
■If you transfer the combi steamer to a new owner, make sure to give the new owner the customer
documentation manuals as well.
Working with/on the combi steamer
Follow the instructions below:
■Only people who meet all the requirements specified in this operating manual should be allowed to
use and otherwise work with/on the combi steamer.
■Only use the combi steamer for its intended use as described in this manual. Never, under any cir‐
cumstance, use the combi steamer for other purposes, even if they seem obvious.
■Observe all the safety measures specified in this operating manual and on the combi steamer. This
applies especially to wearing the required personal protective equipment.
■Make sure to always stay in the specified work areas when working with/on the combi steamer.
■Do not make any alterations to the combi steamer. This includes removing components and add‐
ing components that have not been expressly approved. Above all, however, make sure not to
disable any safety devices or guards.
For more information...
Related subjects
Your Combi Steamer's Intended Use 20
Warning Labels on the Combi Steamer 22
Overview of Hazards 25
Hazards and Safety Measures During Operation 27
Hazards and Safety Measures During Cleaning 33
Safety Devices 38
Staff and Work Area Requirements 40
Personal Protective Equipment 41
Hazards and Safety Measures During Maintenance 37
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3.2 Your Combi Steamer's Intended Use
The combi steamer's intended use
■The combi steamer has been designed and built exclusively for cooking a variety of food in stand‐
ard-size bakeware (steam table pans, sheet pans, etc.). Steam, convection, and combi-steam
(steam superheated without pressure) are used for this purpose.
■The bakeware can be made of stainless steel, ceramic, plastic, aluminum, enameled steel, or
glass. Glass bakeware must not be damaged.
■The combi steamer is intended exclusively for professional commercial use.
Limitations on use
The combi steamer should not be used to heat up the following materials:
■Dry powders or granular products
■Readily flammable substances or objects with a flashpoint lower than 270 °C, such as readily flam‐
mable oils, fats, and plastics
■Food in sealed cans
Staff requirements
■The combi steamer must be operated exclusively by staff meeting the specified requirements. For
the corresponding training and qualifications requirements, please refer to 'Staff and Work Area
Requirements on page 40.'
■All staff must be familiar with the risks, hazards, and rules involved in handling heavy loads.
Requirements concerning the combi steamer's functional capability
■Do not operate the combi steamer unless it has been properly transported, set up, installed, and
placed into operation as indicated in the installation manual and the person responsible for placing
it into operation has confirmed this.
■The combi steamer should only be used if all safety devices and guards are present, working prop‐
erly, and correctly locked in place.
■All manufacturer specifications concerning how to run and service the combi steamer must be ob‐
served.
■The load placed inside the combi steamer must never exceed the maximum permissible loading
weight; please refer to 'Combi Steamer Loading Capacity' on page 46.
Requirements concerning the combi steamer's surroundings
Required combi steamer surroundings
■Ambient temperature between +4 °C and +35 °C
■No toxic or potentially explosive atmospheres
■Do not use or store gasoline or other flammable vapors, gases, or liquids in the vicinity of a combi
steamer
■Dry kitchen floor in order to reduce the risk of accidents occurring
Required installation location characteristics
■NO fire alarms or sprinkler system directly above the unit
■NO flammable materials, gases, or liquids above, on, under, or close to the unit
Limitations on use
■When used outdoors, the unit must be protected from rain and wind
■Do NOT shift or move the unit during operation
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