Frima VarioCooking Center MULTIFICIENCY User manual

Original operating instructions
VarioCooking Center MULTIFICIENCY ®

Dear Customer,
Congratulations on your new VarioCooking Center MULTIFICIENCY®. Thanks to the
immediately understandable visual operating concept, you will achieve excellent cooking
success very quickly with your VarioCooking Center®, with practically no teaching or time-
consuming user training courses required.
In VarioCooking Control® mode you simply select the food to be cooked and your desired
cooking result at the push of a button - and that's it! There is no need for conventional settings
such as cooking temperature and time or constant monitoring.
In manual mode, all the basic functions of the VarioCooking Center® are available.
With Programming/Save mode you can create your own cooking programs.
As an end customer, we give a 24-month warranty from the date of initial installation, provided
that you have correctly completed the warranty registration in full. The General Terms and
Conditions of the manufacturer shall apply. The warranty excludes seals, glass damage and
damage resulting from incorrect installation, use, maintenance and repair.
To be able to make extensive use of the many possibilities and benefits of your VarioCooking
Center MULTIFICIENCY®, we recommend that you read these operating instructions
thoroughly and keep them on hand at all times. You can also view the operating instructions
by clicking on the ? button on your device.
We hope you have fun with your new VarioCooking Center MULTIFICIENCY ® .
FRIMA
We reserve the right to make technical changes in the interest of progress!
Dealer: Installer:
installed on:
Unit number: 

Contents
Explanation of the pictograms in the operating instructions 5
Safety instructions 6
General safety instructions 6
Safety information during use 6
Safety instructions for deep frying 6
Care, inspection, maintenance and repair 10
Care 10
Inspection, maintenance and repair 10
Liability 10
Notes on using your unit 12
Working parts (VarioCooking Center® 112T, 112L) 12
Working parts (VarioCooking Center ® 112, 211, 311) 12
General notes on use 14
Working with the core temperature probe 15
Working with the hand shower 18
Operating instructions 19
Touchscreen and dial 19
Start level display 20
Explanation of the buttons 21
Filling volumes in the pan 28
Help function 32
Overview of the cooking modes 33
VarioCooking Control ® mode 34
Buttons and pictograms in VarioCooking Control ® mode 34
Manual mode 37
Buttons and pictograms in Manual mode 37
Programming/Save mode 39

Contents
Buttons in Programming/Save mode 39
MyVCC appliance configuration 41
Cleaning 42
Interim cleaning 42
Basic cleaning 44
Service reports 45
Before you call customer service 49
Domestic appliances 51
Unit accessories 52

Explanation of the pictograms in the operating
instructions
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Danger!
Immediately hazardous
situation which may result
in severe injury or death.
Warning!
A possibly hazardous
situation that may result
in severe injury or even
death.
Caution!
A possibly hazardous
situation that may result
in minor injury.
Danger of explosion! Danger of fire! Danger of burns!
Danger of injury! Please read the manual
carefully prior to initial start-
up.
Attention:
Damage may be caused if
this is ignored.
Handy tips for everyday
use.
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Safety instructions
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General safety instructions
Keep these operating instructions in a place that is accessible at all times to everyone who
will be using the unit.
The safety guidelines can also be displayed by pressing the "?" button in the device display.
The unit must not be used by children, people with limited physical, sensory or mental abilities
or anyone who lacks experience and/or the necessary knowledge unless such people are
supervised by a person who is responsible for safety.
Operate using hands only. Damage caused by the use of pointed, sharp or other objects will
invalidate the warranty.
We recommend regular training of your staff to avoid the risk of accident or damage to the
unit. Operators must also receive regular safety instruction.
Warning!
Check before switching on and using every day
-Before using the unit for cooking, ensure that there are no cleaning agent residues in the
pan.
-Remove all objects which have been placed on the unit
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Warning!
-Do not store any easily flammable substances near the unit – Danger of fire!
-Food that contains easily flammable substances must not be cooked. Substances with a
low flashpoint can ignite spontaneously - Danger of fire!
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Warning!
-The VarioCooking Center ® must only be set up and installed in compliance with the
local regulations by qualified and authorised personnel who have received product-specific
training.
-Incorrect installation, servicing, maintenance, cleaning or modifications to the unit may
result in damage, injury or death. Read these operating instructions carefully before you
start to use the unit.
-Only use this unit for cooking food in commercial kitchens. Any other use is not intended
and is therefore considered dangerous.
-Cleaning agents and the associated accessories may only be used for the purpose
described in this manual. Any other use is not intended and is therefore considered
dangerous.

Safety instructions
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Safety information during use
Warning!
-This equipment is designed for commercial catering purpose and will generate significant
heat. Hot surfaces will cause burns. A hazaed and risk assessment must be undertaken
by owners and all operators made aware of these.
-Only take hold of baskets, the lifting arm and other objects in or over the hot pan while
wearing heatproof clothing – Danger of burns!
-The pan contains hot or boiling water – Danger of burns!
-Open the unit cover carefully - hot vapour may escape - Danger of burns!
-Vapours can escape when the lid is closed - Danger of burns
-Tilt the pan carefully in order to avoid spillage – Danger of slipping and burns!
-When pressure cooking (option, not 112T, 112L), observe the minimum fill levels
allowed to build up the pressure and the maximum fill levels allowed (see the
"Operating instructions - Fill levels" section) - Danger of scalding if the contents foam up
or spray out when you open the cover.
-VitroCeran (option, not 112T, 112L) can be hot – Danger of burns!
-Do not use pots or pans with handles on the VitroCeran (option, not 112T, 112L) . Danger
of tipping when the cover is closed and when the pan is moved – Danger of burns!
-Do not place any cooking utensils or aluminium containers etc. on the VitroCeran (option,
not 112T, 112L) while it is still hot – Danger of burns!
-Do not use the VitroCeran (option, not 112T, 112L) as a storage area – Danger of burns!
-Observe the maximum and minimum filling heights allowed in the pan for each of the
cooking modes. There is a danger of fire or scalding if the pan is used incorrectly (if the
limits are exceeded or undershot).
-Do not fill cold water into the preheated empty pan – Danger of burns and scalding!
-The external temperature of the unit may be higher than 60 °C. Only touch the control
elements of the unit - Danger of burns!
-Mobile units must not be moved until the pan is completely empty to ensure that no liquid
spills out - Danger of slipping and burns.
-For the mobile use of Variomobil ® : Cover the container if it contains liquids to ensure that
no liquid spills out - Danger of slipping and burns.
-Use a sufficiently wide collecting container when draining – Danger of slipping and burns.
-Never pre-heat the empty pan without supervision.
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Warning!
-There is a danger of injury when moving the cover, locking (for pressure cooking, not 112T,
112L) or tilting the pan.
-If there are sudden movements when closing or opening the cover, please open the cover
carefully and do not activate the lock. Immediately inform your Service partner. In this case
the following warning sign must be attached to the unit order to inform all users. Warning!
Cover mechanism defective. Do not move the cover! – Danger of injury!
-Do not place any objects on the cover or in its swivelling range.
-If mobile units are not to be moved, the wheel locking brakes must be applied. Units may
roll away on uneven floors – Danger of injury!
-Do not operate the unit in pressure mode (option) if it is mounted on rollers (option) -
Danger of injury!
-Oil carts, basket carts, VarioMobil ® and units mounted on rollers may tip over during
transport on an inclined plane or threshold – Danger of injury!
-When installing the VarioCooking Center ® 112T, 112L with screwed-on feet a pinch point
is created at the basin leading edge - risk of injury
-Position the core temperture sensor on the lid. Please ensure that the point is not
protruding - danger of injury!
-Do not allow the lever of the pan vent (112T, 112L) to snap back, as hot water or oil may
splash - danger of burning!
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Safety instructions for deep frying
Danger!
-Do not extinguish burning fat and oil with water – Danger of explosion!
-Do not add water to fat – Danger of explosion!
-Do not use the hand shower when working with hot oil - Danger of explosion!
-Only use the VitroCeran (option, not 112T, 112L) if it is secured by the frame or with the
bain-marie (see the "Unit accessories" section). Make sure that no liquid sprays into the
pan - Danger of explosion!
-Do not use pots or pans with handles on the VitroCeran (option, not 112T, 112L) or place
on the user console. Danger of tipping when the cover is closed and when the pan is
moved – Danger of explosion!
-Do not drain any oil through the integrated basin outlet - risk of explosion!
-If hot oil is drained through the basin outlet, damage can be made to the structure. No
liability is assumed for this.
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Warning!
-Regularly check the quality of the oil. Old oil may ignite - Danger of fire!
-When using solid fat this is to be melted in the deep-fry mode at a temperature of 50 °C.
Close the device lid during the melting process.
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Warning!
-The oil is hot in deep frying mode – Danger of burns!
-Do not exceed the minimum and maximum fill levels allowed (see pan mark 'min oil'
and 'max oil') when deep frying - Danger of burns from spitting oil!
-Baskets and lifting bars are hot - Danger of burns!
-Use the oil cart (see the "Unit accessories" section) or another sufficiently wide drip
container to empty the pan. Position it so as to avoid spills - Danger of burns!
-Tilt the pan carefully in order to avoid spillage – Danger of slipping and burns!
-Hot oil may spit out as you are emptying the pan - Danger of burns!
-Observe the recommended load sizes given in the application manual (which can be called
up by pressing the "?" button) - Danger of burns!
-Oil foams up and spits particularly badly when you lower large quantities of wet food into
it - Danger of burns!
-The external temperature of the unit may be higher than 60 °C. Only touch the control
elements of the unit - Danger of burns!
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Care, inspection, maintenance and repair
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Care
In order to maintain the quality of the stainless steel, for hygienic reasons ant to prevent
interruptions to operation, the unit must be cleaned daily.
Warning!
If the unit is not cleaned, or is not sufficiently cleaned, fat deposits and/or food residues in
the pan may ignite – Danger of fire!
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Warning!
Cleaning – Aggressive chemical agents – Danger of chemical burn! Wear the correct
protective clothing, gloves, goggles and a mask.
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- Clean your unit before using it for the first time.
- Clean your accessories before using them for the first time.
- For longer breaks in operation (e.g. overnight), leave the pan valve open and do not close
the cover fully.
- Do not use sharp or pointed tools to clean the pan.
- Do not use high pressure cleaners for cleaning.
-Do not use hydrochloric acid sulphurous or other oxygen-consuming substances to
clean the unit and its accessories since this can damage the passive layer of the chrome
nickel steel and discolour the unit or accessories.
- If necessary, boil a little diluted vinegar in the pan to remove limescale or discolouration
("rainbow colours" after boiling). Then drain off the vinegary water and rinse thoroughly
with fresh water.
- Regularly unscrew, remove and clean the pan valve (see the "Cleaning" section).
- Follow any instructions on the packaging of the cleaning agent.
- Refer to the ”Cleaning” section for the cleaning sequence.
- Only use abrasive cleaning aids on the inside of the pan. All other surfaces are sensitive
to scratches.
- Avoid salt deposits on stainless steel surfaces. When adding salt, dissolve it quickly by
stirring. Remove residues by thoroughly rinsing with fresh water.
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Inspection, maintenance and repair
Danger – high voltage
-Inspection, maintenance and repair work must only be carried out by trained and qualified
personnel.
-For cleaning, inspection, maintenance and repair work, the unit must be disconnected
from the power supply.
-For mobile units, the freedom of movement must be restricted so that there can be no
damage to the power cables, water pipes or drain pipes if the unit is moved. If the unit is
moved, it must be ensured that the power cables and water and drain pipes are correctly
disconnected. If the unit is returned to its original position, the movement locks and the
power cables and water and drain pipes must be correctly attached. Attention: The unit
must be levelled horizontally again!
-Your unit should be serviced at least once a year by an authorised service partner to
ensure that it remains in perfect technical condition.
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Liability
Installations and repairs that are not carried out by authorised specialists or using original
spare parts, and any technical change that is not approved by the manufacturer will invalidate
the manufacturer’s warranty and product liability. Furthermore, the General Terms and
Conditions of the Manufacturer shall apply.

Notes on using your unit
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Working parts (VarioCooking Center® 112T, 112L)
Rating plate
(with all the important data such as power
consumption, voltage, number of phases
and frequency along with the unit type,
unit number and weight)
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Control panel
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Central dial
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Unit cover
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Cover handle
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Hand shower (with retraction
mechanism)
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VarioDose
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Core temperature probe ·
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Lifting arm hook
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Pan valve
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Pan
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Steam nozzles
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Pan valve lever
VarioCooking Center® 112T, 112L

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Working parts (VarioCooking Center ® 112, 211, 311)
Rating plate
(with all the important data such as power
consumption, voltage, number of phases
and frequency along with the unit type,
unit number and weight)
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Control panel
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Central dial
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Unit cover
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Cover handle
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Cover for the electronic components
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Hand shower (with retraction
mechanism)
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VarioDose
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VitroCeran (option)
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Unit feet (height-adjustable)
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Socket 1N A C 230V
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Core temperature probe ·
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Lifting arm hook
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Interlock for pressure cooking (option)
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Pan valve
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Pan
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Steam nozzles
VarioCooking Center® 112, 112T without 9, 11
VarioCooking Center® 211 / 311 are identical

Notes on using your unit
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General notes on use
- Avoid having heat sources (e.g. grill plates, deep-fat fryers etc.) near the unit.
- The room temperature must be greater than 5 °C when operating the unit. At lower
ambient temperatures, you must heat the unit to a temperature above 5 °C before starting
it.
- In normal mode, the noise level of the unit is less than 70 dB.
- Only use genuine heatproof accessories made by the unit manufacturer.
- Always clean accessories before use.
- For longer breaks in operation (e.g. free days) switch off the water and power supply to
the unit.
- The water inlets (hand shower and VarioDose) must be used regularly to prevent water
stagnating in the pipes and germs forming. If they are not used for more than three days or
after the unit has been transported, we recommend flushing the VarioDose and the hand
shower with about 10 litres of water (depending on the length of the pipe.
- Check that there are no food residues in the area of the pan valve.
- Do not dispose of this unit in the domestic waste or local collection point. We will be happy
to help you with the disposal of your unit.
Maximum load size for each unit size
VarioCooking Center ® 112/112T: 15 kg per pan
VarioCooking Center ® 112L: 25 kg per pan
VarioCooking Center ® 211: 100 kg
VarioCooking Center ® 311: 150 kg
Exceeding the maximum load sizes can result in damage to the unit.
Observe the specified maximum load sizes for food given in the application manual (which can
be called up by pressing the "?" button).
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No deep-frozen products may be thawed or stored in the pan or on the console terminal.
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NB: We wish to point out that storing and thawing food in a non-heated cooking area is not
advisable for reasons of hygiene.

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Working with the core temperature probe
Caution!
The core temperature probe may be hot. Only pick it up wearing heatproof clothing.
Caution!
When you set the core temperature probe, protect your arms and hands against the tip of the
probe - risk of injury.
Insert the core temperature probe into the
thickest point of your food to be cooked.
The needle must pass through the middle of
the food. You will find a detailed description
of the optimum positioning of the core
temperature probe in the application
manual (which can be viewed by pressing
the "?" button).
When the core temperature probe is not in
use, put it back in the place provided on the
cover as shown (cable straight, tip of the
probe turned to one side and attached to
the cover).

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We do not accept any responsibility for any damage resulting from improper use or positioning
of the core temperature probe.
When the core temperature probe is not in use, put it back in the place provided on the cover
as shown - risk of damage.
Do not allow the core temperature probe to hang out of the pan – risk of damage.
Remove the core temperature probe from the food before you remove the food from the pan -
risk of damage.
If, at the beginning of a cooking process, the core temperature probe is hotter than the core
temperature set (e.g. because it was in the frying oil during preheating), allow it to cool before
putting it into food.
Please ensure that it is dry if it comes into contact with oil - risk of burning!

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Maximal socket power
Appliance max. Power Fuse
VarioCooking
Center ® 112 (not
112T, 112L)
2.3 kW 10 A
VarioCooking
Center ® 211/311
3.6 kW 16 A
Unit weights
Appliance without pressure
option
with pressure option
112T 99 kg not available
112 168 kg 186 kg
112L 132 kg not available
211 195 kg 223 kg
311 251 kg 279 kg

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Working with the hand shower
- Pull out the hose and press the actuating knob to use the hand shower.
- The hand shower retracts automatically.
- Always allow the hand shower to slide back slowly and in a controlled manner.
Warning!
Do not use the hand shower when working with oil (deep frying).
Close the plug socket cover before using the hand shower!
Pulling the hand shower out sharply beyond the maximum available length will damage the
hose.
Make sure that the hand shower hose is fully rewound after use.

Operating instructions
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Touchscreen and dial
Your unit has a touchscreen. You can make settings on your unit by just touching it lightly
with your finger.
Press a button to activate it. The active
state is identified by the flashing red border.
In the active state, you can make settings
with the central dial.
Alternatively you can make settings by
moving/dragging the slider.
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Your setting is accepted when you press
the button or the central dial or after 4
seconds have elapsed.

Operating instructions
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Start level display
On/Off switch
Manual Mode
Boiling
Pan fried
Deep fried
VarioCooking Control® mode
Top 10
Meat
Fish
Vegetables and Side Dishes
Egg dishes
Soups + sauces
Milk / Desserts
Finishing ® and Service
Other function
Programming/Save mode