Eloma MULTIMAX 6-11 User manual

MULTIMAX
Sizes: 6-11, 10-11, 20-11, 20-21
Energy type: Gas and electric
Translation of the original operating instructions
Subject to technical changes.
Read carefully before use.
Keep safe for future use.

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Table of contents
1About this document ..................................................................6
1.1 Intended use of the devices.......................................................................6
1.2 How to use this document ......................................................................... 6
1.3 Warranty and limitation of liability.............................................................. 7
1.4 Structure of warnings and the symbols used ............................................7
1.5 Overview of the device signs used............................................................9
1.6 Use of figures...........................................................................................10
1.7 Variants and device sizes........................................................................10
2Safety.........................................................................................11
2.1 Qualifications of operating staff...............................................................11
2.2 Safety notes.............................................................................................12
3Description of the device - functional parts, operation and
displays......................................................................................19
3.1 Characteristics of the Eloma MULTIMAX combi steamer.......................19
3.2 Functional parts.......................................................................................20
3.3 Operating modes.....................................................................................22
3.4 Additional functions .................................................................................22
3.5 Special programs.....................................................................................24
3.6 HACCP report..........................................................................................24
3.7 USB interface...........................................................................................24
3.8 Edit the basic setting ...............................................................................25
4Control system structure and operation .................................27
4.1 Operating controls ...................................................................................27
4.2 Operating the controller...........................................................................28
4.3 Cooking settings for combi-cooking, steaming and convection ..............32
4.4 Generating, selecting and editing program steps....................................40

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4.5 Working with the program list..................................................................46
4.6 Single-step and multiple-step manual cooking programs .......................52
4.7 Cleaning and servicing control ................................................................55
4.8 Service and settings ................................................................................57
5Readiness for operation ...........................................................61
5.1 Opening and closing the cooking chamber door.....................................61
5.2 Loading and emptying the device............................................................62
5.3 Switching the combi steamer on and off .................................................64
5.4 Measures in case of a power interruption or power failure......................65
5.5 Use of other device components.............................................................66
6Cleaning, servicing and maintenance......................................71
6.1 Stipulated cleaners and rinsing agents ................................................... 71
6.2 Notes on manual cleaning.......................................................................72
6.3 Cleaning the cooking chamber with the autoclean cleaning program
(optional)..................................................................................................74
6.4 Cleaning the drip tray on the cooking chamber door...............................76
6.5 Cleaning the door seal.............................................................................77
6.6 Cleaning the window panes and glass door panes.................................77
6.7 Replacing the water softener................................................................... 78
6.8 Maintenance intervals..............................................................................79
7Clearing faults and malfunctions.............................................80
7.1 Possible causes of fault and remedy.......................................................80
7.2 Fault messages and remedies ................................................................81
8Disposal and environmental protection ..................................85
9Appendix....................................................................................86
9.1 Check list, training/start of operation.......................................................86
9.2 Declaration of conformity, certificates etc................................................88

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9.3 Maintenance comments, notes etc..........................................................91

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1 About this document
1.1 Intended use of the devices
Eloma combi steamers are designed for commercial purposes only and
must only be used for thermal preparation of food products, using
accessories (grills, containers, trays, trolleys, inserts etc.) which are
suitable for the device and the given size. Exceptions include foods which
are highly flammable and combustible substances (e.g. alcohol). The
combi steamer can be operated without supervision.
1.2 How to use this document
The translation of the original operating instructions is always included in
the scope of delivery of the device and contains information and
instructions for safe operation, cleaning and servicing of the combi
steamer and measures for troubleshooting.
The operating instructions must be kept at the location of use so that
they are accessible for operating and cleaning staff at all times.
Operating staff must have read or been informed and trained on the
operating instructions, in particular the section "Safety notes", before
starting work.
These operating instructions must be kept safe during the service life
of the device and must be handed over to the next owner in case of a
change in ownership. Otherwise, a new copy will need to be ordered
from the manufacturer or supplier.
Every update or supplement published by the manufacturer must be
added to the operating instructions.
We recommend that you add additional instructions, including
responsibilities for the supervision and reporting of specific aspects of
operation, e.g. relating to work organisation, work procedures or the
employed staff.

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1.3 Warranty and limitation of liability
The device must not be modified technically, e.g. constructional
conversion, without the approval of the manufacturer/supplier. Any
warranty or guarantee cover will be rendered null and void in case of
unauthorised technical modifications. Furthermore, the safety of the
device is no longer assured. Warranty or liability claims for personal injury
or material damage cannot be asserted if caused by one or more of the
following causes:
Improper use of the combi steamer
Improper commissioning, improper operation or incorrect
maintenance of the device.
Faults which are caused by failure to adhere to these operating
instructions.
You will find detailed information on liability for material defects and the
warranty in our general terms and conditions.
1.4 Structure of warnings and the symbols used
Hazard warnings and warning notices are marked with a pictogram and a
signal word. The type and source and the consequences of the hazard
are stated and information is provided on how avert the hazard.
Symbol
Explanation
Warning: This symbol is followed by a warning
1.
2.
Instruction for action with multiple steps: Multiple instructions
for actions have to be carried out in the stipulated order.

Single-step instruction for action: Precisely one instruction
for action has to be carried out.

List of multiple single-step instructions for actions:
Instructions for actions can be carried out in any order.
Tab. 1: Explanation of the symbols used

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The meanings of the pictograms and signal words used are shown in
Tab. 2:
Symbol
Explanation
DANGER!
Type and source of hazard!
Consequence: Failure to observe will lead to fatal
injury.
Measure to prevent the hazard.
WARNING!
Type and source of hazard!
Consequence: Failure to observe will lead to serious
injuries.
Measure to prevent the hazard.
CAUTION!
Type and source of hazard!
Consequence: Failure to observe will lead to minor
injuries.
Measure to prevent the hazard.
NOTICE!
Type and source of hazard!
Consequence: Failure to observe will lead to material
damage.
Measure to prevent the hazard.
Information:
Technical note or tip for operation.
Tab. 2: Explanation of the symbols used

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1.5 Overview of the device signs used
Warning and information signs with the following meanings are attached
to all combi steamers where they are clearly visible:
Sign
Meaning
WARNING!
"Dangerous electrical voltage!"
WARNING!
"Hot surface up to 150 °C!"
WARNING!
"Hot cooked product/hot fluids in insert containers!"
WARNING!
"Do not open the door whilst the autoclean program
is in progress!"
MARKING!
"Equipotential bonding connection"
MARKING!
"Connections for hard and soft water"
MARKING!
"Connections for cleaner and rinsing agent"
MARKING!
"Waste water connection"
MARKING!
"Completed device testing and quality control"
Tab. 3: Overview of the device signs used

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1.6 Use of figures
Figures are shown as examples and may differ from the scope of delivery
of the combi steamer.
1.7 Variants and device sizes
The MULTIMAX combi steamer is supplied in the following sizes:
Designation
Version
Variant
6-11
6 inserts GN 1/1
Table-top device
10-11
10 inserts GN 1/1
20-11
20 inserts GN 1/1
Standalone device
20-21
20 inserts GN 2/1 or
40 inserts GN 1/1
Tab. 4: Overview of MULTIMAX sizes

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2 Safety
All Eloma devices comply with the relevant safety standards. However,
this does not mean that all residual risks, such as those caused by
incorrect operation, can be ruled out.
2.1 Qualifications of operating staff
Operating staff must be familiar with and adhere to the respective valid
regional regulations when operating the combi steamer.
The following conditions must be met:
Make sure that the combi steamer is only operated and cleaned by
persons who have received instruction, regular training and safety
briefing.
Make sure that the combi steamer is only operated and cleaned by
persons who have read the operating instructions for the combi
steamer carefully and in full, and understood the safety notes.
Make sure that the following category of persons only operates the
combi steamer if supervision and instruction is provided by a person
with the aforementioned qualifications:
–Persons with limited psychological, sensory or mental abilities
–Persons who do not possess the aforementioned qualifications
Make sure that repairs and maintenance work on the combi steamer
are only carried out by an authorised Eloma service partner.

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2.2 Safety notes
2.2.1 Before operation and in case of faults
WARNING!
Personal injury from electric shock
Only put fully functional and undamaged combi steamers into
operation.
Do not put a combi steamer with a damaged electrical cable into
operation. Have a damaged electrical cable replaced immediately
by an Eloma service partner.
Do not open the housing.
In case of malfunction:
–Disconnect the combi steamer from the power supply (e.g.
using an external breaker switch) and secure it to prevent it
from being switched back on.
–Close the operating company's water tap.
Make sure that repairs are only carried out by an authorised Eloma
service partner and/or qualified specialists.
WARNING!
Risk of injury from parts falling out
Remove loose parts from the cooking chamber.

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DANGER!
Perception of leaking gas and detection of the formation of smoke
and fires
If you smell gas:
–Stop the operating company's gas and energy supply
–Immediately ventilate the set-up location and exit it promptly
–Do not actuate any switches or small electrical devices
–Do not use naked flames
–Notify the fire services and gas supply company. Use a
telephone outside the set-up location
In case of the formation of smoke and in case of fire
–Stop the supply of gas and energy and immediately ventilate the
installation location
–Notify the fire services
–Extinguish fat fires with a fire extinguisher for class F fires.
Never use water. Extinguish other fires, e.g. with an ABC
extinguisher, CO2extinguisher or an extinguishing agent
suitable for the respective fire class
2.2.2 During cooking operation
CAUTION!
Risk of crushing when opening and closing the cooking chamber
door
Make sure that there is nobody in the pivoting range of the cooking
chamber door.
Close the cooking chamber door carefully.

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WARNING!
Risk of burns from hot surfaces
Wear protective clothing (e.g. long-sleeved clothing and protective
gloves).
Apply the brake on the tray trolley/mobile plate rack.
Do not touch the rack or tray trolley/mobile plate rack when
removing the cooked product.
Do not touch the door glass or housing.
Do not touch the exhaust air or waste water pipes.
For a gas device: Do not touch the exhaust gas stub, the exhaust
gas pipe or the cover on the exhaust gas stub.
WARNING!
Risk of scalding from hot liquids
Wear protective clothing (e.g. long-sleeved clothing and protective
gloves).
Close the cooking chamber door carefully so that hot water does not
run out of the syphon overflow.
CAUTION!
Risk of scalding from hot steam
Wear protective clothing (e.g. long-sleeved clothing and protective
gloves).
Open the cooking chamber door carefully.
CAUTION!
Risk of toppling if the combi steamer is loaded top-heavy
Load the rack or tray trolley/mobile plate rack evenly from bottom to
top.

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CAUTION!
Risk of fire due to combustible materials, soiling and grease films
Do not load combi steamers with food products which contain highly
flammable substances (e.g. food products with alcohol).
Make sure that there are no flammable materials above the combi
steamer.
Do not keep any flammable materials, gases or liquids (e.g. petrol)
in the vicinity of the combi steamer.
Do not attach any highly flammable materials above the combi
steamer.
Clean the combi steamer regularly and adhere to the cleaning
instructions.
Do not operate the combi steamer in a toxic or explosive
atmosphere.
When installing under a hood: Switch on the hood during operation.
When setting up outdoors: Only operate the combi steamer in an
area which is protected from the wind.
When connecting to a chimney with draft diverter:
–Clean the extractor line in accordance with the regional
regulations.
Do not spray aerosols in the vicinity of the combi steamer while it is
in operation.
CAUTION!
Material damage due to improper or non-intended use
Use accessories in the cooking chamber properly in order to prevent
the door glass from breaking.
Make sure that there are no objects in the pivoting range of the
cooking chamber door.
Do not operate the device at temperatures below 4 °C.
Remove the core temperature probe before the cooked product is
removed and insert it back in the holder after use.
Only connect USB memory sticks with a Flash-based memory.
Do not use force to insert USB memory sticks.
Always insert USB memory sticks before reading/writing and do not
remove them until the data transfer has been completed.

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CAUTION!
Damaged glass panes
Do not operate the device with damaged glass panes and faulty
cooking chamber light.
Dispose of any foods which are contaminated with glass fragments.
CAUTION!
Material damage due to overheating
Make sure that the supply air opening and ventilation slats are
unobstructed and not covered.
Keep the area between the device feet free in order to make sure
that there is sufficient ventilation underneath the combi steamer.

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2.2.3 During cleaning
WARNING!
Risk of burns from hot surfaces
Allow the combi steamer to cool down slowly before cleaning.
WARNING!
Risk of chemical burns from cleaners and rinsing agents
Adhere to the safety notes for the stipulated cleaner and rinsing
agent (see section 6.1)
When changing the canisters for cleaner or rinsing agent:
Wear protective clothing (e.g. long-sleeved clothing, protective
gloves and safety goggles).
When carrying out manual cleaning:
Wear protective clothing (e.g. long-sleeved clothing, protective
gloves and safety goggles).
Allow the combi steamer to cool down slowly before cleaning.
Do not inhale the spray mist from the cleaner or rinsing agent.
On combi steamers with an autoclean cleaning program:
Keep the cooking chamber door closed whilst the autoclean
cleaning program is in progress.
WARNING!
Risk of burns from hot fat
Only ever set up deep fat fryers or similar containers with hot fat out
of the range of the hose with spray head.
CAUTION!
Risk of material damage due to improper cleaning
Do not clean the housing with the hose with spray head, a water jet,
steam cleaner or a high-pressure cleaner.
Only use the stipulated cleaners and rinsing agents
(see section 6.1).
Do not clean the housing with flammable cleaners.
Adhere to the cleaning intervals.

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2.2.4 Hygiene
CAUTION!
Health hazard due to insufficient hygiene
Adhere to the cleaning intervals.
Clean the core temperature probe before use.
2.2.5 Gas leakage (on gas devices)
DANGER!
Risk of asphyxiation and explosion in case of gas leakage
Adhere to the rules of conduct in case of a gas leakage
(see section 2.2.1).
Adhere to the maintenance intervals (see section 6.8).
2.2.6 Mobile combi steamers on castors
CAUTION!
Risk of injury from electric shock
Do not use the cable to move the combi steamer.
CAUTION!
Risk of combi steamers on castors toppling and making
uncontrolled movements as a result of an uneven floor
Only move the combi steamer on an even floor
(max. 10° inclination).
Move the combi steamer carefully.
After transporting, secure the castors on the combi steamer using
the brake.
2.2.7 Maintenance
WARNING!
Risk of fire due to improper maintenance
Make sure that maintenance work is only carried out by an
authorised Eloma service partner.
Adhere to the maintenance intervals (see section 6.8).
Adhere to the rules of conduct in case of fire (see section 2.2.1).

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3 Description of the device - functional parts, operation
and displays
3.1 Characteristics of the Eloma MULTIMAX combi steamer
The MULTIMAX is the reliable workmate. The multifunctional Eloma
combi steamer provides the kitchen team with support for all working
procedures and thus makes sure that the chef can do his job with the
requisite passion and concentration. Simple operation and high-grade
workmanship –this combination is our recipe for success for a durable
product.
The MULTIMAX is used in restaurants, industrial kitchens, preparation
kitchens and canteens, for instance. The wealth of variants of set-up and
combination options with identical and different devices makes for
another benefit.
The main operating modes
Steaming
Combi-cooking
Convection
are programmable and can be supplemented and combined with a large
range of additional and special functions. The user-friendly controller,
integrated with a push/twist knob and/or touch-screen, with a selection of
preconfigured programs and multiple measuring, diagnostics and safety
functions, facilitates the best possible preparation results at all times.

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3.2 Functional parts
3.2.1 Device overview, table-top devices
Fig. 1: Main components of a table-top device, electric, right-hinged door
1 Door handle
2 Inner door
3 Cooking chamber door
4 Drip tray
5 Cooking chamber
6 USB connection port, locking panel
7 Ventilation slats
8 Hose with spray head
9 Operating panel with touch display, push/twist knob, On/Off key
10 Supply air opening
11 Exhaust air pipe