MKN FlexiChef User manual

Operating instructions
FlexiChef application
Unit Energy type Design Model
FlexiChef Electric Deep-frying
High-speed cooking
Automatic cleaning
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Read the operating instructions prior to
commissioning

Operating and display elements
a
Image: Control unit
a
c
d
b
Image: Control unit front panel
a Touchscreen c Emergency off switch (optional)
b Contact for "Reset safety
temperature limiter"
d
On Off switch ("I O")
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Manufacturer
MKN Maschinenfabrik Kurt Neubauer GmbH & Co. KG
Halberstädter Straße 2a
38300 Wolfenbüttel
Germany
Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
Internet www.mkn.com
Copyright
All rights to text, graphics and pictures in this documentation are held by MKN Maschinenfabrik Kurt
Neubauer GmbH & Co. KG. Distribution or duplication is only permitted with the prior written consent
of MKN.
Copyright by MKN Maschinenfabrik Kurt Neubauer GmbH & Co. KG.
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Directory of contents
4 Operating instructions
1Introduction......................................................................... 7
1.1About this manual ............................................................................ 7
2Safety information.............................................................. 8
3Basic functions................................................................... 9
3.1Setting the cooking temperature .................................................... 9
3.1.1Setting a constant cooking temperature....................................................  9
3.1.2Setting the cooking temperature difference.............................................  10
3.2Setting the cooking time................................................................ 11
3.2.1Setting continuous operation...................................................................  11
3.2.2Setting a time-controlled cooking time ....................................................  12
3.2.3Setting a core temperature-controlled cooking time................................  13
3.3Setting the level.............................................................................. 14
3.4Inserting and removing a USB flash drive ................................... 15
3.4.1Inserting the USB flash drive...................................................................  15
3.4.2Removing the USB flash drive ................................................................  15
3.5Exporting the HACCP log .............................................................. 16
3.6Using the QuickStart function....................................................... 17
3.6.1Assigning the QuickStart button ..............................................................  17
3.6.2Using QuickStart button ..........................................................................  18
4Equipment functions (myFlexiChef)............................... 19
4.1Opening the equipment functions menu...................................... 19
4.2Opening and closing the lid .......................................................... 19
4.2.1Opening the lid ........................................................................................  20
4.2.2Closing the lid..........................................................................................  21
4.3Tilting or tilting back the pan ........................................................ 22
4.3.1Tilting the pan..........................................................................................  23
4.3.2Tilting back the pan .................................................................................  23
4.4Opening and closing the water inlet............................................. 24
4.5Opening and closing the drain...................................................... 25
4.6Portioning........................................................................................ 27
4.7Clean pan ........................................................................................ 28
4.8Measuring core temperature ......................................................... 30
5Manual cooking (myCooking) ......................................... 31
5.1Opening the Manual cooking menu.............................................. 32
5.2Cooking process sequence........................................................... 33
5.2.1Setting and starting .................................................................................  33
5.2.2Heating ....................................................................................................  33
5.2.3Cooking process......................................................................................  33
5.2.4Ending .....................................................................................................  33
5.3Using ReadyXpress high-speed cooking (optional) ................... 34
5.3.1Starting high-speed cooking....................................................................  35
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5.3.2Ending high-speed cooking .....................................................................  35
5.4Using cooking................................................................................. 37
5.4.1Starting cooking.......................................................................................  38
5.4.2Ending cooking........................................................................................  39
5.5Using frying .................................................................................... 39
5.5.1Starting frying ..........................................................................................  40
5.5.2Ending frying ...........................................................................................  41
5.6Using soft cooking ......................................................................... 41
5.6.1Starting soft cooking................................................................................  43
5.6.2Ending soft cooking .................................................................................  43
5.7Using deep frying (optional).......................................................... 44
5.7.1Ensuring food is fit for consumption ........................................................  46
5.7.2Filling the unit with deep-frying oil ...........................................................  47
5.7.3Starting deep frying .................................................................................  47
5.7.4Stopping timers .......................................................................................  49
5.7.5Deactivating ECO mode..........................................................................  49
5.7.6Ending deep frying ..................................................................................  50
5.7.7Emptying out the deep-frying oil..............................................................  51
5.8Using regeneration......................................................................... 51
5.8.1Starting regeneration...............................................................................  52
5.8.2Ending regeneration ................................................................................  53
5.9Using Delta-T cooking.................................................................... 53
5.9.1Starting Delta-T cooking..........................................................................  54
5.9.2Ending Delta-T cooking ...........................................................................  54
5.10Using FlexiZone frying................................................................. 55
5.10.1Starting FlexiZone frying .......................................................................  56
5.10.2Stopping a zone ....................................................................................  57
5.10.3Switching off a zone ..............................................................................  57
5.10.4Ending FlexiZone frying.........................................................................  57
5.11Using FlexiZone cooking............................................................. 58
5.11.1Starting FlexiZone cooking....................................................................  59
5.11.2Stopping timers .....................................................................................  60
5.11.3Ending FlexiZone cooking .....................................................................  60
5.12Using SmartBoiling ...................................................................... 61
5.12.1Starting SmartBoiling.............................................................................  62
5.12.2Ending SmartBoiling..............................................................................  62
5.13Using sous-vide cooking............................................................. 63
5.13.1Starting sous-vide cooking ....................................................................  64
5.13.2Ending sous-vide cooking .....................................................................  64
5.14Using an equipment function...................................................... 65
5.14.1Starting an equipment function..............................................................  66
5.14.2Ending an equipment function...............................................................  66
5.15Using information......................................................................... 67
5.15.1Starting information ...............................................................................  67
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5.15.2Ending information ................................................................................  68
6User's own cooking processes....................................... 69
6.1Creating a cooking process .......................................................... 69
6.1.1Creating a cooking process step .............................................................  69
6.1.2Adding a cooking process step ...............................................................  70
6.1.3Deleting a cooking process step .............................................................  71
6.2Saving a cooking process ............................................................. 72
6.2.1Selecting a subcategory ..........................................................................  73
6.2.2Assigning an image .................................................................................  73
6.2.3Assigning a recipe ...................................................................................  74
6.2.4Displaying in favourites ...........................................................................  74
6.3Exporting the cooking process..................................................... 75
7Automatic cooking (autoChef) ........................................ 76
7.1Opening the Automatic cooking menu......................................... 76
7.2Finding and opening a cooking process...................................... 77
7.2.1Selecting a cooking process via category ...............................................  77
7.2.2Selecting a cooking process from Cookbook ..........................................  77
7.2.3Searching for a cooking process .............................................................  78
7.3Starting the cooking process........................................................ 79
7.4Adapting the cooking process...................................................... 79
7.4.1Adapting a cooking process that is started..............................................  79
7.4.2Adapting a cooking process that is not started........................................  80
7.5Ending the cooking process ......................................................... 80
7.6Deleting the cooking process ....................................................... 81
7.7Exporting and importing cooking processes .............................. 82
7.7.1Exporting cooking processes ..................................................................  82
7.7.2Importing cooking processes...................................................................  83
8Cleaning the pan automatically with SpaceClean
(optional) .............................................................................. 84
8.1Inserting the cleaning lance .......................................................... 85
8.2Starting automatic cleaning .......................................................... 86
8.3Ending automatic cleaning............................................................ 86
8.4Removing the cleaning lance........................................................ 87
Keyword index.................................................................... 88
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Introduction
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1 Introduction
1.1 About this manual
This part of the operating instructions contains information about the
application of the unit.
It is assumed that the general operating instructions have been read
and understood.
The operating instructions are part of the unit and contain information:
•On safe operation,
•On cleaning and care,
Observe adhere to the following instructions:
•Read the operating instructions completely before operating the
unit for the first time.
•Make the operating instructions available to the operator at all
times at the operating site of the unit.
•Keep the operating instructions throughout the service life of the
unit.
•Pass on the operating instructions to any subsequent operator of
the unit.
Target group The target group of the instruction manual is the operator, who is
entrusted with the operation, cleaning and care of the unit.
Figures All figures in this manual are intended as examples. Discrepancies
between these and the actual unit can arise.
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Safety information
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2 Safety information
The unit complies with applicable safety standards. Residual risks
associated with operation or risks resulting from incorrect operation
cannot be ruled out and are mentioned specifically in the safety
instructions and warnings.
The operator must observe the safety information given in the general
operating instructions.
The operator must be familiar with regional regulations and observe
them.
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Basic functions
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3 Basic functions
3.1 Setting the cooking temperature
The temperature range differs, depending on the cooking mode.
At a temperature outside the allowed temperature range, the
display for the allowed temperature range turns red and the
temperature cannot be confirmed.
To set the cooking temperature:
• If a cooking process has not been started: Tap the
Cooking
temperature
symbol in the Cooking temperature field.
• If a cooking process has been started: Tap the degree value
in the
Cooking temperature field.
3.1.1 Setting a constant cooking temperature
c
b
a
d
Image: Setting the cooking temperature, frying mode
a Setting window c "OK" button
b Rollers d
Cooking temperature field
Requirement Cooking process selected
Step window displayed
1. Tap the
Cooking temperature field.
Setting window is displayed.
2. Swipe to set the cooking temperature.
3. Tap on "OK" button.
Setting window is closed.
Step window displays the set cooking temperature.
The cooking temperature is set.
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3.1.2 Setting the cooking temperature difference
The cooking temperature difference is set in the Delta-T cooking
mode.
c
b
a
d
Image: Setting the cooking temperature difference, Delta-T cooking mode
a Setting window c "OK" button
b Rollers d
Cooking temperature difference
field
Requirement Cooking process selected
Step window displayed
1. Tap the
Cooking temperature difference field.
Setting window is displayed.
2. Swipe to set the cooking temperature difference.
3. Tap on "OK" button.
Setting window is closed.
Step window displays the set cooking temperature difference.
The cooking temperature difference is set.
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3.2 Setting the cooking time
Once a cooking mode has been selected from the Manual
cooking
menu, the cooking time is set to "Continuous operation"
as standard.
3.2.1 Setting continuous operation
c
b
a
e d
Image: Setting continuous operation, cooking mode
a Setting window d Continuous operation button
b Rollers e
Cooking time field
c "OK" button
Requirement Cooking process selected
Step window displayed
1. Tap the
Cooking time field.
Setting window is displayed.
2. Tap the
Continuous operation button.
"Continuous operation" is displayed over the rollers.
3. Tap on "OK" button.
Setting window is closed.
Step window shows the set cooking time.
The cooking time is set to continuous operation and ends after 24
hours.
Continuous operation is limited to 24 hours. To set a longer
cooking time, create a cooking process with multiple steps.
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3.2.2 Setting a time-controlled cooking time
c
b
a
e d
Image: Setting a time-controlled cooking time, Cooking mode
a Setting window d Cooking time button
b Rollers e
Cooking time field
c "OK" button
Requirement Cooking process selected
Step window displayed
1. Tap the
Cooking time field.
Setting window is displayed.
2. Tap the
Cooking time button.
The rollers used to set the cooking time are displayed.
3. Swipe to set a time-controlled cooking time.
4. Tap on "OK" button.
Setting window is closed.
Step window shows the set cooking time.
The time-controlled cooking time is set.
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3.2.3 Setting a core temperature-controlled cooking time
The temperature range differs, depending on the cooking mode.
At a temperature outside the allowed temperature range, the
display for the allowed temperature range turns red and the
temperature cannot be confirmed.
c
b
a
e d
Image: Setting a core temperature-controlled cooking time, Cooking mode
a Setting window d Core temperature button
b Rollers e
Cooking time field
c "OK" button
Requirement Cooking process selected
Step window displayed
1. Tap the
Cooking time field.
Setting window is displayed.
2. Tap the
Core temperature button.
The rollers used to set the core temperature are displayed.
3. Swipe to set the core temperature.
4. Tap on "OK" button.
Setting window is closed.
Step window shows the set cooking time.
The core temperature-controlled cooking time is set.
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3.3 Setting the level
c
b
a
d
Image: Setting the level, soft cooking mode
a Setting window c "OK" button
b Roller d
Level field
Requirement Cooking process selected
Step window displayed
1. Tap the
Level field.
Setting window is displayed.
2. Swipe to set the level.
3. Tap on "OK" button.
Setting window is closed.
Step window displays the set level.
The level is set.
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3.4 Inserting and removing a USB flash drive
3.4.1 Inserting the USB flash drive
Requirement USB flash drive with a minimum of 2 GB and maximum of 32 GB
available storage capacity (not included with delivery)
USB flash drive is not write-protected
1. Open the cover of the USB port.
2. Insert the USB flash drive.
The USB flash drive will be ready after around 5 seconds.
USB flash drive inserted.
3.4.2 Removing the USB flash drive
Requirement Exporting or importing of data completed
1. Remove the USB flash drive.
2. Close the cover of the USB port.
USB flash drive removed.
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3.5 Exporting the HACCP log
The unit logs operation in an HACCP log. The HACCP logs can be
exported via the USB port with a USB flash drive.
c
a
d
b
Image: Exporting HACCP, specifying time period
a Setting window c "OK" button
b Roller d "Export HACCP" field
Requirement USB flash drive
Equipment settings menu displayed
1. Tap the "Export HACCP" field.
Setting window is displayed.
2. Set the log time period with a wiping gesture.
3. Tap on "OK" button.
Operating instructions window is displayed.
4. Read displayed operating instructions.
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5. Tap on "OK" button.
HACCP protocol is exported to the USB flash drive.
Confirmation window is displayed.
6. Tap on "OK" button.
Confirmation window is closed.
The HACCP log is exported.
3.6 Using the QuickStart function
3.6.1 Assigning the QuickStart button
c
b
a
d
Image: Save QuickStart
a Save window c "Save" button
b
QuickStart button fields d Save QuickStart field
Requirement
Manual cooking menu displayed
1. Tap the desired step.
Step window is displayed.
2. Make settings.
Step window displays settings.
3. Tap the "Auxiliary functions" tab.
Auxiliary functions window is displayed.
4. Tap the "Save QuickStart" field.
Save window is displayed.
5. Tap the field for the desired QuickStart button.
If the QuickStart button is already assigned, there is a query,
whether the QuickStart place should be overwritten.
6. Tap the "Save" button.
QuickStart button is assigned.
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3.6.2 Using QuickStart button
a b c
Image: Using QuickStart
a QuickStart button 1 c QuickStart button 3
b QuickStart button 2
Press and hold the particular QuickStart button to display the
saved QuickStart function.
Requirement Main menu displayed
1. Tap the desired QuickStart button.
QuickStart button not assigned: Audible signal sounds.
QuickStart button assigned: Step window is displayed.
2. Check the settings and change if necessary.
3. Tap the "Start" button.
QuickStart function is started.
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4 Equipment functions (myFlexiChef)
Various functions or settings can be selected in the
Equipment
functions
menu.
Equipment function menu is disabled for further operation, while
an equipment function is running.
4.1 Opening the equipment functions menu
Requirement Unit switched on
Main menu displayed
Tap the "myFlexiChef" button.
Equipment function menu is displayed.
All equipment functions can also be accessed during a cooking
process by tapping the "myFlexiChef" tab.
Equipment function menu is disabled for further operation, while
an equipment function is running.
4.2 Opening and closing the lid
CAUTION
Risk of crushing when closing the lid
• Keep hands away from the opening and closing area of the
lid when closing the lid.
ATTENTION
Physical damage due to objects slipping
The lid opens automatically during the cooking process.
• Do not place any objects on the lid.
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b
a
c
Image: Opening lid
a Actuate window c "Lid" field
b
Open symbol
4.2.1 Opening the lid
Requirement Pan in the operating position
Lid not fully open
Equipment function menu is displayed
1. Tap the "Lid" field.
Actuate window is displayed.
2. Tap the
Open symbol.
The signal sounds.
Lid is being opened.
Open symbol disappears and the "Stop" button is displayed.
The process can be interrupted at any time by tapping the
"Stop" button. The process ends automatically once the lid
reaches the end position.
3. Wait for the lid to reach the end position.
The lid is fully open.
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