Eloma Joker B User manual

Operation Manual
Combi-Steamer
Joker B

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Dear customer,
You have chosen an Eloma combi-steamer.
Thank you for your confidence.
This operation manual is for the combi steamer model Joker B.
Please read the installation and operating instructions in full before starting up the appliance and make sure to
pay particular attention to the safety information.
They contain important information on correct installation and operation.
This unit may only be used for preparing food in commercial kitchens. Every other usage is against definition
and therefore dangerous.
For information and tips please contact:
Eloma GmbH . Innovative Koch- & Backtechnik
82216 Maisach / Germany Otto-Hahn-Str. 10. Tel.: [phone] Fax: [phone]
For our cooking forum and user tips, visit our website at www.eloma.com.
User hotline: [phone]
Service
You can reach us practically around the clock, 7 days a week, 365 days a year:
Your service hotline: [phone]
For information on liability for material defects and warranty conditions, please consult our
general terms and conditions of business (T&C).
Eloma GmbH D-82216 Maisach
Appliance model:.............................
Appliance Nr.:..................................
Dealer: Installer:
Date:………………… Installed on:……………….

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Operation Manual
Combi-Steamer Joker B 6-23
Table of contents
1. Safety information .......................................................................................................................4
2. Control panel and functional description ....................................................................................7
2.1 Control panel Joker B..................................................................................................7
2.2 Functional description of operating elements .............................................................7
2.3 Selecting / changing the multifunction key assignment ..............................................9
3. Starting the Combi Steamer .......................................................................................................10
3.1 Input of operating data and start with only one cooking mode ...................................10
3.2 Combitronic®combination of different cooking modes .............................................11
3.3 Core temperature control ............................................................................................12
3.4 Function: Delay start programming ............................................................................12
4. Preheat – Cool Down Active Temp ..........................................................................................13
5. Special Programs .......................................................................................................................14
5.1 HACCP (Option).........................................................................................................14
5.1.1 Serial interface – connecting cable ..............................................................................14
5.1.2 Printing of protocols......................................................................................................14
5.1.3 Printed protocol in ° C .................................................................................................15
6. Cleaning and maintenance.........................................................................................................16
6.1 Autoclean – Automatic self-cleaning (Option)............................................................16
6.2 Delay start of Autoclean ..............................................................................................16
6.3 Manual Cleaning .........................................................................................................17
7. Hints on operational safety .........................................................................................................18
8. Valuable information ...................................................................................................................20
8.1 Error Message.............................................................................................................20
8.2 Trouble Shooting .........................................................................................................21
8.3 End of operation ..........................................................................................................21
9. Unit parameters ..........................................................................................................................22
9.1 Adjustment of operational parameters ........................................................................22
10. Cleaning and maintenance.........................................................................................................23
11. EC Declaration of Conformity .....................................................................................................25
Article No. 501277
Version 1.45/2013
Legend = LED = Pilot lamp

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Pictograms/symbols used
Danger! Warning! Caution
Indicates a situation presenting an
immediate danger, which, if
Indicates a potentially dangerous
situation, which, if
Indicates a potentially dangerous
situation, which, if
if not avoided, will result in
serious injury or death.
not avoided, could result in
serious injury.
not avoided, could result in minor or
moderate injury.
Caustic substances
Caution: Risk of burns
Caution: Hot steam
Caution: Hot liquid
Risk of fire
Warning: Dangerous electrical voltage

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1. Safety information
- Installing the appliance incorrectly, making incorrect settings on it or modifying
it can lead to damage, injury or even death.
- Read the installation and operating instructions for the combi steamer through carefully
before starting it up.
Use for intended purpose
- The appliance shall only be used for its intended purpose, namely the professional preparation of food.
- Eloma combi steamers are designed for use in commercial environments.
Method of operation
- Combi-steamer Joker B works with steam, combi-steam (combining the two media hot air and steam)
or convection (hot circulating air) depending on the cooking mode selected with steam.
- The combi-steamer enables you to prepare all food items carefully, economically and simultaneously.
Cooking modes:
Steaming Steaming is the best, most delicate and protective cooking mode.
Food is cooked gently in a constant temperature, surrounded by steam.
Combi-Cooking A combination of the two modes steaming and convection.
This means less shrinkage especially with roasts.
Convection The convection cooking mode is suitable for cooking all food
which should be crispy and brown. Roasting, grilling, baking.
Multifunction key “M” Assignment options for multifunction key:
Regeneration, LT Cooking, Delta-T Cooking
Operation
- Keep this manual in a place where it can be accessed by all users of the appliance at any time.
The combi steamer must only be operated
- By trained staff
- For its intended purpose as outlined in the operating instructions, and whilst in perfect working order.
- To prevent the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance, it is essential that operating staff are given
training and health and safety briefings on a regular basis.
- If the machine is set up outside, it must be ensured that it is adequately protected from rain, thunder
storms and lightening. It must be set up on a solid foundation to ensure stability.
It must also be ensured that the machine is only accessible for qualified personnel.
The appliance must not be operated
- By children or persons with impaired physical, sensory or mental abilities, or by persons who do not have
the requisite experience and/or knowledge, unless they are being supervised by a person who is
responsible for their safety or are receiving instructions in how to use the appliance from this person
- At an ambient temperature of < +4°C
- In toxic atmospheres or atmospheres where there is a risk of explosion
- With food containing highly flammable ingredients (e.g. alcohol)

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- Only authorised customer service personnel may open the side wall and carry out
repairs and maintenance work.
Risk of injury
Installation
- Please refer to the installation instructions for precise information on how to install the appliance.
Only authorised customer service personnel may install appliances, put them into operation and
perform maintenance work on them.
When using deep fat fryers or portable stoves next to the appliance, make sure that they are kept at
a suitably safe distance from it (based on the radius of action of the shower head).
There is a serious risk of the operator sustaining burns if water is sprayed into hot fat.
Risk of burns!
- The functional surfaces of the appliance become hot during operation.
Risk of burns!
- Care must be taken when opening the cooking chamber door, as hot air and steam could
escape.
Caution! Hot liquid in container
- If containers are filled with liquids or contents that will become liquid during cooking, ensure
that they are inserted at a level which will enable the user to see into them (i.e. the
containers must not be placed too high up in the appliance).
Appliance defects
- If the glass part of the door is damaged, the appliance must not be started up.
Contact customer service.
- If malfunctions occur, disconnect the appliance from the mains and close the water shut-off valve.
Contact customer service.
Cleaning
-In operation and during cleaning there is a risk of burns at the rear drain area.
-The shower head may only be used for cleaning the cooking chamber.
- Do not spray water into the hot cooking chamber.
- Under no circumstances must water jets, steam cleaners or high-pressure cleaners
be used on the exterior of the appliance.
-The door must not be opened whilst Autoclean is running (risk of chemical burns).
-Only use Eloma Multi-Clean special cleaning agents and Eloma Multi-Clean rinse agents.
- Eloma GmbH accepts no liability for damage caused by using non-Eloma cleaning agents or rinse
agents; use of such agents will also invalidate any warranty claims.
- Please observe the instructions for use provided with the cleaning agent and rinse agent.
- Wear appropriate protective gear when carrying out manual cleaning work (gloves, protective goggles).
- Do not breathe in spray mist.
- Make sure that the air baffle and racks are used and locked in place in accordance with regulations.
-When using the Autoclean function, make sure the canisters are connected correctly: red
for the cleaning agent and blue for the rinse agent.
- Before cleaning, make sure that there is sufficient cleaning and rinse agent in the respective canisters.
- Canisters must be positioned below the bottom edge of the combi steamer.
They must never be positioned above this.
Notes on maintenance
- To keep the appliance in perfect working order, an authorised service partner should carry out
maintenance work on it at least once a year.
- We recommend that you agree a maintenance contract for this purpose.
- If the appliance is not going to be used for a prolonged period, turn it off, disconnect it from the mains and
close the water tap.

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Hand shower
-Water runs only when the oven is switched on.
- How to work the shower:
- Pull it out.
- Hold the hose with one hand and press the push button with the other hand whilst cleaning.
- How to roll the shower back:
- Let it roll up slowly, it winds up automatically.
Water stop:
The water supply to the hand shower can be interrupted as follows:
1. Switch off the appliance
2. Keep the following keys pressed simultaneously , and restart with .
The hand shower is switched off and appears as 313 as acknowledgable message.
3. If you want to change again, switch off and repeat the procedure as describe.
It is possible to continue working with the combi steamer if the shower is switched off.
Before turning on
- Before closing the oven door makes sure that the pans and grids inside are securely in place to
avoid damages to the door glass.
- When opening and closing the door take care to leave enough space for yourself and other people to
avoid possible injuries.
- Lock the air baffle in place. Never reach behind the air baffle during operation and never attempt to
stop fans manually.
- Lock the rack in place correctly.
Loading/unloading
Risk of burns
- Depending on the selected cooking temperature, the food containers, grids and inside of the door in
particular may reach high temperatures. It is recommended that you wear protective gloves.
- The temperature of the glass part of the door and the casing may reach more than 60°C at some
points during operation.
- Containers with hot liquid foodstuffs must be covered during transportation to prevent the liquid
from spilling over the sides.
- Maximum permissible loading weight:
-Loading capacity 15 kg
Fixing the rack in place (tabletop appliances)
- Hanging in place: Push the rack up and hang it in place.
- Take care not to bend the tracks when doing this, as this will stop grids, trays and containers from
being held securely in place.
Working with core temperature sensors
- Core temperature sensors can become hot! Wear protective gloves.
- Take care not to prick yourself or anyone else with the point of the sensor.
- Before piercing, check the sensor for soiling to prevent cross-contamination between products.
- Do not leave the sensor hanging out of the cooking chamber. It is a sensitive measuring instrument,
so always hang it up in the place provided for it.
- Remove the sensor from the food before taking the batch out.
Condensation hood (option)
- An optional condensation hood is available for Eloma combi steamers.
- The condensation hood is controlled fully automatically via the combi steamer.
- During the cooking process, steam is condensed as it passes over air-cooled plate condensers.

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2. Control panel and functional description
2.1 Control panel Joker B
ON/OFF Display time Display temperature
Steaming Combi-cooking Convection Display core temperature
Start/Stop Man. Steaming / M-Key Knobs
PreHeat/Cool down Clima Aktiv®
2.2 Functional description of operating elements
ON/OFF
Press key, JOKER now ready for work, key is lit
oven chamber illuminated, Displays indicate:
LED cooking mode "steaming" is lit
Time 0:00, Temperature 99° C / 210° F
Core temperature - OFF
If you press again, JOKER is switched off, this key is dark
and all LEDs and displays are off as well.
Start/Stop
This key starts or stops cooking processes.
LED is flashing in program flow.
Cooking mode STEAMING
Press this key to select steaming. LED is lit.
Temperature display indicates automatic basic setting of
99° C / 210° F
Temperature range 30° - 130°C / 85° - 260° F
Cooking mode COMBI STEAMING
Press this key to select combi-cooking. LED is lit.
Temperature display indicates automatic basic setting of
130°C / 260° F
Temperature range 30° - 300°C / 85° - 570° F
Cooking mode CONVECTION
Press this key to select convection, LED is lit,
Temperature display indicates automatic basic setting of
150°C / 300° F
Temperature range 30° - 300°C / 85° - 570° F .

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“Manual steaming”/ “Active Temp”
As long as the key is pressed, water evaporates in the cooking
compartment.
Selection possible in the modes Combi steaming, Convection,
and LT Cooking.
With the Active Temp function, the cooking compartment of the
combi-steamer is brought to a preselected set point temperature.
If the cooking compartment temperature is below the set point value,
the heating is switched on.
If the temperature is too high for the subsequent cooking program,
the steamer is cooled down.
“Clima-Aktiv
®
”
Is Clima-Aktiv
®
activated at cooking mode convection
de-humidification is activated.
At the operating modes Combi steaming and the special modes
Banquet / Regeneration, LT Cooking, and DeltaT Cooking
moisture level is adjusted.
Clima-Aktiv®can be activated during every operating mode except
Steaming.
Briefly press the active operating mode.
Press the “Clima-Aktiv
®
” key – the LED lights up.
Is Clima-Aktiv®activated at convection cooking mode steam
escapes from the cooking compartment, and the cooking climate
becomes drier.
Pressing the key several times permits various stages between 5÷50.
Basic setting is 30%.
“M” Multifunction
Selection: Manual steaming / Active Temp key together
with 'M' key
Assignment options:
Regeneration
LT Cooking
Delta-T Cooking
Key assignment is done as described in Section 2.3.
“M” key assigned for “Regeneration”
Press key. LED lights up. The temperature display shows 140°C
(automatic default setting).
Temperature range: 90°C to 180°C.
Additional functions
Steaming and humidifying.
“M” key assigned for “LT Cooking”
Press key. LED lights up. The temperature display shows 80°C
(automatic default setting).
Temperature range: 30°C to 120°C.
Additional functions
Steaming and humidifying.
“M” key assigned for “DeltaT Cooking”
Press key. LED lights up. The temperature display shows 40°C
(automatic default setting).
Entry field: Temp. 1°C to 80°C;Core temp. 20°C to 99°C.
Additional functions
Steaming and humidifying.