Rational iCombi Pro Product information sheet

iCombi® Pro.
Original user’s manual

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Contents
1 Introduction............................................................................................................................... 7
1.1 Download documents on our homepage ....................................................................... 7
1.2 Unit help function................................................................................................................... 7
1.3 Product guarantee.................................................................................................................. 7
1.4 Target audience ...................................................................................................................... 7
1.5 Intended use ............................................................................................................................ 8
1.6 Using this manual................................................................................................................... 8
1.6.1 Explanation of symbols.............................................................................................. 8
1.6.2 Explanation of pictograms ........................................................................................ 8
1.6.3 Explanation of warnings ............................................................................................ 8
1.6.4 Illustrations.................................................................................................................... 9
1.6.5 Technical changes........................................................................................................ 9
2 General safety information .................................................................................................... 10
2.1 Safety information for units with gas line connections .............................................. 12
2.2 Personal protective equipment.......................................................................................... 13
3 The iCombi Pro ......................................................................................................................... 14
3.1 Type XS...................................................................................................................................... 14
3.2 Tabletop units.......................................................................................................................... 14
3.3 Floor units................................................................................................................................. 15
4 Working with the unit............................................................................................................. 16
4.1 Initial start-up.......................................................................................................................... 16
4.2 Switching the unit on and off.............................................................................................. 16
4.3 Home screen............................................................................................................................ 17
4.3.1 Date, time, status......................................................................................................... 18
4.4 Interacting with the unit....................................................................................................... 19
4.4.1 Gestures ......................................................................................................................... 19
4.4.2 Central selection knob................................................................................................ 19
4.5 Maximum load capacities..................................................................................................... 19
4.6 Opening and shutting the cooking cabinet door .......................................................... 20
4.7 Load unit ................................................................................................................................... 21
4.7.1 Loading the unit using the mobile oven rack or mobile plate rack ............... 21

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4.7.2 Loading Combi-Duos using the mobile oven rack or mobile plate rack..... 22
4.8 Inserting core temperature probes................................................................................... 23
4.9 Using the hand shower......................................................................................................... 27
4.10 Removing hinging racks....................................................................................................... 28
5 Intelligent cooking - iCookingSuite..................................................................................... 30
5.1 Cooking food intelligently ................................................................................................... 30
5.1.1 Accessing intelligent cooking paths....................................................................... 30
5.1.2 Starting an intelligent cooking path ....................................................................... 31
5.2 Fine-tuning your results....................................................................................................... 32
5.2.1 Cooking parameter ..................................................................................................... 32
5.2.2 Additional functions.................................................................................................... 35
5.2.3 Prompts.......................................................................................................................... 36
5.2.4 Information.................................................................................................................... 36
5.2.5 Options........................................................................................................................... 37
6 Manual cooking......................................................................................................................... 39
6.1 Fine-tuning your results....................................................................................................... 39
6.1.1 Cooking parameter ..................................................................................................... 39
6.1.2 Additional functions.................................................................................................... 40
6.1.3 Prompts and information.......................................................................................... 41
7 Sous-vide cooking ................................................................................................................... 42
8 Low temperature cooking...................................................................................................... 43
9 Finishing..................................................................................................................................... 44
10 iProductionManager................................................................................................................ 45
11 Programming mode ................................................................................................................ 46
11.1 Creating programs manually............................................................................................... 46
11.2 Programming intelligent cooking paths.......................................................................... 48
12 Settings....................................................................................................................................... 50
13 Kitchen management............................................................................................................... 51
13.1 Hygiene management........................................................................................................... 51
13.1.1 Recorded HACCP data ............................................................................................... 51

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13.1.2 Downloading HACCP data ....................................................................................... 52
13.1.3 Transmitting HACCP data to ConnectedCooking automatically .................. 52
14 Automatic cleaning - iCareSystem ....................................................................................... 54
14.1 General safety information.................................................................................................. 54
14.2 Cleaning modes ...................................................................................................................... 55
14.3 Cleaning programs................................................................................................................. 55
14.4 Starting automatic cleaning................................................................................................. 56
14.5 Canceling automatic cleaning ............................................................................................. 58
15 Care.............................................................................................................................................. 60
15.1 General safety information.................................................................................................. 60
15.2 Cleaning interval..................................................................................................................... 60
15.3 Care products .......................................................................................................................... 61
15.4 Cleaning the cooking cabinet door ................................................................................... 62
15.5 Descaling the steam nozzle ................................................................................................. 63
15.6 Cleaning the air filter ............................................................................................................. 63
15.7 Cleaning the hand shower ................................................................................................... 64
15.8 Cleaning the control panel................................................................................................... 64
15.9 Cleaning accessories.............................................................................................................. 65
16 Inspiration and help ................................................................................................................. 66
16.1 Search assistant....................................................................................................................... 66
16.2 Unit help function................................................................................................................... 66
16.3 Telephone help........................................................................................................................ 66
16.4 Service-related help............................................................................................................... 67
16.4.1 Transmitting service data to ConnectedCooking automatically ................... 67
16.4.2 Querying service data ................................................................................................ 67
16.5 Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................................... 68
16.5.1 Error messages............................................................................................................. 68
16.5.2 Error messages for gas units.................................................................................... 72
16.5.3 Error messages when operating the UltraVent.................................................. 73
17 Maintenance .............................................................................................................................. 74
17.1 Replacing air filters................................................................................................................. 74
17.2 Replacing the cooking cabinet door seal......................................................................... 75

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18 Transport.................................................................................................................................... 76
18.1 Transporting the unit ............................................................................................................ 76
19 Decommissioning and disposal ............................................................................................ 78
19.1 Decommissioning .................................................................................................................. 78
19.2 Disposal..................................................................................................................................... 78
20 Technical data............................................................................................................................ 79
20.1 Units with electrical connections....................................................................................... 79
20.2 Units with gas connections ................................................................................................. 79
20.3 Conformity............................................................................................................................... 79
20.3.1 Units with electrical connections............................................................................ 79
20.3.2 Units with gas connections....................................................................................... 80
Directory of keywords ............................................................................................................ 81

1 | Introduction
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1 Introduction
Dear customer,
Congratulations on the purchase of your new iCombi Pro! Please read this user’s
manual through carefully before powering up your appliance for the first time.
This manual contains important information on how to operate the system safely.
Keep this manual in a place where it will be accessible to users at all times.
The iCombi Pro is the world’s most intelligent combi-steamer. It can prepare a
wide variety of dishes - fish, meat, poultry, sides or baked goods, whether fried,
roasted, steamed, grilled or baked - to serve two dozen people or two thousand.
Thanks to its cooking intelligence and its intelligent climate management
functions, you’ll get perfect results automatically every time, even on maximum-
capacity loads.
We hope you enjoy your iCombi Pro for many years to come!
All the best from
RATIONAL AG
1.1 Download documents on our homepage
These quick-start instructions apply to all iCombi Pro types. Visit http://
www.rational-online.com to download complete, updated documentation for
your particular model. Go to the menu bar, click Customer Service, and then
select Downloads.
1.2 Unit help function
This user’s manual is loaded to your unit, along with numerous example
applications from all over the world. More information on this function is
available here: Unit help function [}66]
1.3 Product guarantee
Register your unit under www.rational-online.com/warranty to enjoy the
benefits of our 2-year warranty. This page also includes the general warranty
terms and information on warranty services.
RATIONAL assumes no liability for damage occurring in connection with
unauthorized technical modifications.
1.4 Target audience
This document is written for people working in professional kitchens and food-
service operations.
The appliance must not be used, cleaned, or maintained by:
nPersons with restricted physical, sensory, or mental faculties

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nPersons with limited knowledge and experience
nChildren
Children in the vicinity of the appliance must be supervised at all times. Do not
allow children to play with the appliance.
1.5 Intended use
The iCombi Pro is designed for purposes of thermic food preparation.
This unit is only intended for commercial use, such as in restaurant kitchens or
catering operations for schools, hospitals, or delis. Do not use this unit outdoors.
This unit must not be used for continuous mass industrial food production.
All other usages of this unit are considered improper and dangerous. RATIONAL
AG assumes no liability for consequences of improper use.
1.6 Using this manual
1.6.1 Explanation of symbols
This manual uses the following symbols to provide information and instructions
for action:
aThis symbol indicates prerequisites that must be met before you take a
specific action.
1. This symbol indicates an action you will need to take.
>This symbol indicates an intermediate result you can use to evaluate the
results of a single action.
>> This symbol indicates an end result you can use to evaluate the results of a
series of instructions.
nThis symbol is used for bullet points.
a. This symbol is used in lists.
1.6.2 Explanation of pictograms
The following pictograms are used in this document:
Caution! Read the manual before using the unit.
General warning symbol
Useful information to help you use your appliance.
1.6.3 Explanation of warnings
The following warnings are used to advise you of potentially dangerous
situations and how to avoid them.

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DANGER
The word DANGER indicates a situation that will result in severe injuries or
death.
WARNING
The word WARNING indicates a situation that could result in severe injuries or
death.
CAUTION
The word CAUTION indicates a situation that could result in injuries.
NOTE
The word NOTE indicates a situation that could result in damage to the unit.
1.6.4 Illustrations
The illustrations in this user’s guide may deviate from the actual unit.
1.6.5 Technical changes
We reserve the right to make technical changes in the interest of progress.

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2 General safety information
This unit is constructed securely, and does not pose a danger when
used normally and in accordance with specifications. This manual
describes proper procedures for using this unit.
nThis unit should only be installed by your RATIONAL Service
Partner.
nAll maintenance on this unit should be performed by your
RATIONAL Service Partner.
nDo not modify the unit or the way your RATIONAL Service
Partner has installed it.
nDo not use the unit if it is damaged. Damaged units are unsafe
and could cause burns or other injuries.
nDo not use the unit if the glass on the cooking cabinet door is
damaged. Contact your RATIONAL Service Partner and have
the cooking cabinet door glass replaced.
nDo not place any objects on the unit.
nNever store flammable or combustible materials near the unit.
nOnly use the unit at ambient temperatures between + 40°F and
+ 105°F.
nAvoid placing sources of heat near the unit, such as deep fryers
or grills.
nWhile using the unit, keep the floor around it clean and dry.
Safety instructions before use
nMake sure that the temperature of the unit is at least + 40°F.
nMake sure that the air baffle in front of the fan is secure at the
top and the bottom..
nWhen using the hinging rack or mobile oven rack, make sure to
lock them in place.
nMake sure that the cooking cabinet is free of cleaner tab
residue.

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nIf the unit has been inactive for a longer period of time, rinse
out the hand shower with at least 10 liters of water before
using the unit again.
Safety instructions during use
nTo avoid scalding and burn injuries:
– Exercise caution when opening the cooking cabinet door -
hot steam may escape.
– Always wear personal protective equipment when
removing anything from the hot cooking cabinet.
– When the unit is in use, only touch the control panel and
the cooking cabinet door grip. The external surfaces can
heat up to temperatures exceeding 140°F.
– Only slide containers of food into racks at levels you can
see into. Otherwise, hot food can spill out when being
unloaded from the unit.
nTo avoid the risk of fire or explosion:
– Do not cook flammable liquids in the unit, e.g., wine or
other alcoholic drinks. Flammable liquids can catch fire
when evaporating. Before cooking food in flammable
liquids, boil down the liquid for a longer period of time in
order to reduce the alcohol content.
– When roasting or grilling, place a drip pan underneath the
food to catch grease.
nTo avoid injury when working with transport carts, mobile
oven racks, or mobile plate racks:
– Exercise caution when pushing transport carts, mobile oven
racks, or mobile plate racks across uneven surfaces or
thresholds, to prevent them from tipping.
– Activate locking brakes on transport carts, mobile oven
racks, or mobile plate racks to keep them from rolling away
on uneven floors.

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– Before sliding a mobile oven rack or a mobile plate rack
into or out of the unit, secure the transport cart to your
unit.
– When moving the mobile oven rack, secure the container
lock on the mobile oven rack and cover containers of hot
food. Otherwise, hot food could splash out.
nTo prevent equipment damage due to improper use of
accessories:
– Only use original RATIONAL accessories.
– Only smoke food using the VarioSmoker.
Safety instructions after use
nClean the unit after each use.
nTo prevent corrosion of the cooking cabinet, leave the cooking
cabinet door open a crack overnight or when not using the unit
for a longer period.
nIf the unit will not be in use for a longer period, cut off the
building water, electric and gas lines to the unit.
nEmpty the steam generator before transporting the unit, or
when the unit will not be in use for a longer period.
2.1 Safety information for units with gas line connections
nTo prevent fire risk:
– If your unit is connected to a chimney, contact your gas
technician regularly to have the unit’s exhaust line cleaned.
Always observe country-specific regulations in this regard.
– Never place objects atop the exhaust pipes.
nTo prevent fatal accidents:
– If using your unit with an extractor hood, always switch on
the extractor hood while the unit is in use. Otherwise,
flammable gases could build up.
nHow to respond if you smell gas:

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– Do not switch any lights or equipment on or off. Do not
unplug anything. Do not use any landlines or mobile
phones. Any of these could create sparks and increase the
risk of explosion.
– Open the doors and windows to ventilate the room with
fresh air. Do not switch on extractor hoods or ventilators in
order to ventilate the room. They could create sparks and
increase the risk of explosion.
– Close the locking mechanism on the gas line.
– Leave the building and contact the fire department or your
gas company.
2.2 Personal protective equipment
nOnly use the unit when wearing clothing that will protect you
against work-related accidents, especially due to heat,
splashing hot liquids, or corrosive substances.
nWear gloves that will provide reliable protection when
handling hot or sharp-edged objects.
nWhen cleaning the unit, wear tight-fitting safety glasses and
chemical protective gloves that will allow you to handle
cleaning products safely.

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3 The iCombi Pro
3.1 Type XS
Control panel
Display
Central selection knob
Air filter
Cooking cabinet
Cooking cabinet door
Door handle
USB port
Care drawer
Hand shower
3.2 Tabletop units
Type 10-1/1
Type 6-2/1 Type 10-2/1Type 6-1/1
Control panel
Display
Central selection knob
USB port
Air filter
Cooking cabinet
Cooking cabinet door
Door handle
Hand shower
Care drawer

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3.3 Floor units
Type 20-1/1
Type 20-2/1
Air filter
Care drawer
USB port
Hand shower
Central selection knob
Display
Control panel
Cooking cabinet
Cooking cabinet door
Door handle

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4 Working with the unit
4.1 Initial start-up
When you start your unit for the first time, it will have already been properly
installed by a RATIONAL Service Partner. The self-test will have been completed,
so the unit will be ready for use. Information related to installation is available in
the installation manual included in delivery.
Before working with the unit for the first time
1. Clean the unit and all accessories before initial use.
More information is available under Care [}60]
4.2 Switching the unit on and off
1. To switch the unit on, press and hold this button until the LED lights up
green:
>The unit will power on. The home screen [}17] will appear.
2. To switch the unit off, press and hold
>A prompt will appear, asking if you really want to switch the unit off.
3. Press this button: OK
>> The unit will power off.

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4.3 Home screen
Home
Manual operating modes
iCookingSuite
iProductionManager
Search assistant
iCareSystem
Programming mode
Date, time, status
Settings
Back / Cancel
Help
Favorites
Intelligent operating modes
Cooking methods
niProductionManager [}45]
nIntelligent cooking - iCookingSuite [}30]
nHome
Pressing this button will take you to the home screen. You can change the
home screen to fit your needs.
nManual operating modes [}39]
nFavorites
Pressing this button will call up a list of the 10 most frequently used
intelligent cooking paths.
nIntelligent operating modes
Pressing one of these buttons will display all of the intelligent cooking paths
assigned to that intelligent operating mode.
nCooking methods
Pressing this button will display all of the intelligent cooking paths assigned
to that cooking method.
nProgramming mode [}46]
nSearch assistant [}66]
nAutomatic cleaning - iCareSystem [}54]
nDate, time, status [}18]
nSettings [}50]

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nUnit help function [}66]
nBack / Cancel
Pressing this button will take you back to the previous screen. Press and hold
this button in order to cancel the cooking process.
4.3.1 Date, time, status
The footer bar always shows the current date and time, as well as the status of
the following ports and connections:
USB stick connected
This symbol indicates that there is a USB stick plugged into the unit.
Network connection
This symbol indicates that your unit is connected to a LAN network. If a network
error occurs, this symbol will be shown:
WLAN connection
This symbol indicates that your unit is connected to a WLAN network. The
connection quality is very good.
If connection quality decreases, these symbols will be shown:
If a connection error occurs, this symbol will be shown:
Remote access
This symbol indicates that your unit is currently being operated remotely via
ConnectedCooking.
Error message
This symbol indicates that an error message is being shown on the display.
ConnectedCooking connection
This symbol indicates that your unit is connected to ConnectedCooking. If your
unit is not connected to ConnectedCooking, this symbol will be shown:
Water connection
This symbol indicates that your unit is not connected to a water supply.

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4.4 Interacting with the unit
NOTE
Improper display operation
Using a sharp object to operate the display could damage the display.
1. Only operate the unit using your hands.
4.4.1 Gestures
You can operate the display using a few simple gestures.
Pressing Swiping Scrolling Drag-and-drop
4.4.2 Central selection knob
Turning and pressing
Instead of Gestures [}19], you can adjust settings by turning the central
selection knob. Press the central selection knob to confirm actions.
4.5 Maximum load capacities
NOTE
Damage to the unit due to overloading
Exceeding the maximum load capacity may damage the unit.
1. Never load the unit past the maximum capacity specified here.
Model Max. load capacity [lb] Max. load per tray
XS 6-2/3 44 lb (20 kg) 22 lb (10 kg)

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Model Max. load capacity [lb] Max. load per tray
6-1/1 66 lb (30 kg) 33 lb (15 kg)
6-2/1 132 lb (60 kg) 66 lb (30 kg)
10-1/1 99 lb (45 kg) 33 lb (15 kg)
10-2/1 198 lb (90 kg) 66 lb (30 kg)
20-1/1 198 lb (90 kg) 33 lb (15 kg)
20-2/1 396 lb (180 kg) 66 lb (30 kg)
4.6 Opening and shutting the cooking cabinet door
XS, 6-1/1, 10-1/1, 6-1/1, 10-2/1 Safety door lock 20-1/1, 20-2/1
Type XS 6-2/3, 6-1/1, 6-2/1, 10-1/1, 10-2/1
Open cooking cabinet door
1. Turn the cooking cabinet door handle to the right.
2. If your unit is equipped with a security lock, rotate the handle to the left first,
then to the right.
3. Open the cooking cabinet door slowly. CAUTION!Scalding hazard! If the
unit is in operation, hot steam may billow out of the cooking cabinet.
Closing the cooking cabinet door
1. Press the cooking cabinet door closed firmly.
Type 20-1/1, 20-2/1
Open cooking cabinet door
1. Turn the cooking cabinet door handle to the right.
2. If your unit is equipped with a security lock, first press the foot pedal, then
turn the cooking cabinet door handle to the right, into the horizontal position.
3. Open the cooking cabinet door slowly. CAUTION!Scalding hazard! If the
unit is in operation, hot steam may billow out of the cooking cabinet.
Closing the cooking cabinet door