Rational iVario 2-XS User manual

iVario®
Operating instructions

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Table of contents
1 Introduction.................................................................................................................................................................................................. 8
1.1 Help displayed on the unit......................................................................................................................................................................... 8
1.2 Product warranty.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
1.3 Target group.................................................................................................................................................................................................. 8
1.4 Intended use .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 8
1.5 Working with this manual ......................................................................................................................................................................... 8
1.5.1 Explanation of symbols.................................................................................................................................................................... 8
1.5.2 Explanation of pictograms .............................................................................................................................................................. 9
1.5.3 Explanation of safety messages .................................................................................................................................................... 9
1.5.4 Images................................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
1.5.5 Technical changes.............................................................................................................................................................................. 9
2 The iVario...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
3 General safety instructions ....................................................................................................................................................................... 11
3.1 Personal protective equipment................................................................................................................................................................ 12
4 How to work with the unit........................................................................................................................................................................ 13
4.1 Initial start-up................................................................................................................................................................................................ 13
4.2 Switching the unit on and off.................................................................................................................................................................... 13
4.3 Start screen .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
4.3.1 Overview and focus view................................................................................................................................................................ 15
4.3.2 Favourite .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 15
4.3.3 Date, time, status............................................................................................................................................................................... 16
4.3.4 Actions .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 16
4.4 Interacting with the unit............................................................................................................................................................................. 16
4.4.1 Moves.................................................................................................................................................................................................... 17
4.4.2 Central dial........................................................................................................................................................................................... 17
4.5 Fill levels.......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 17
4.5.1 Pressure cooking fill levels (optional) .......................................................................................................................................... 18
4.6 Maximum load sizes .................................................................................................................................................................................... 18
4.7 Opening and closing the pan lid............................................................................................................................................................... 18
4.8 Filling the pan using the automatic water filling function ................................................................................................................ 19
4.9 Tilting and lowering pan............................................................................................................................................................................. 19
4.10 Opening and closing the pan drain valve .............................................................................................................................................. 21
4.11 Inserting core temperature probe........................................................................................................................................................... 21
4.12 Using the hand shower............................................................................................................................................................................... 23
4.13 Adjusting the unit height (optional) ........................................................................................................................................................ 24
5 Intelligent cooking - iCookingSuite........................................................................................................................................................ 26
5.1 Operating modes and cooking methods............................................................................................................................................... 26
5.2 Intelligent cooking processes ................................................................................................................................................................... 27
5.2.1 Meat....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 27
5.2.2 Fish......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 28
5.2.3 Vegetables and side dishes............................................................................................................................................................. 28
5.2.4 Egg dishes............................................................................................................................................................................................ 29

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5.2.5 Soups and sauces............................................................................................................................................................................... 30
5.2.6 Dairy foods and desserts................................................................................................................................................................. 30
5.2.7 Finishing ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 31
5.3 Conditions, information and warnings .................................................................................................................................................. 31
5.4 Cooking food intelligently ......................................................................................................................................................................... 33
5.4.1 Calling up intelligent cooking process......................................................................................................................................... 33
5.4.2 Starting intelligent cooking process ............................................................................................................................................ 33
5.5 Adjusting cooking result to own requirements................................................................................................................................... 34
5.5.1 Cooking parameters ......................................................................................................................................................................... 34
5.5.2 Prompts................................................................................................................................................................................................ 35
5.5.3 Information.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 36
5.5.4 Options................................................................................................................................................................................................. 36
5.6 Monitor the intelligent cooking path...................................................................................................................................................... 38
5.7 Abort intelligent cooking path.................................................................................................................................................................. 38
6 Manual cooking............................................................................................................................................................................................ 39
6.1 Conditions, information and warnings .................................................................................................................................................. 39
6.2 Adjusting cooking result to own requirements................................................................................................................................... 39
6.2.1 Cooking parameters ......................................................................................................................................................................... 39
6.2.2 Additional functions.......................................................................................................................................................................... 40
6.2.3 Prompts and information................................................................................................................................................................ 40
6.3 Cooking........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 40
6.3.1 Temperature range ........................................................................................................................................................................... 40
6.3.2 Cooking food ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 41
6.4 Frying............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 41
6.4.1 General safety instructions ............................................................................................................................................................. 41
6.4.2 Temperature range ........................................................................................................................................................................... 42
6.4.3 Frying food .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 42
6.5 Frying............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 43
6.5.1 General safety instructions ............................................................................................................................................................. 43
6.5.2 Limited functionality......................................................................................................................................................................... 43
6.5.3 Temperature range ........................................................................................................................................................................... 43
6.5.4 Filling and emptying the pan oil or fat......................................................................................................................................... 43
6.5.5 Melt solid fat ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 44
6.5.6 Frying food .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 45
6.6 Abort manual cooking................................................................................................................................................................................. 46
7 Pressure cooking (optional)...................................................................................................................................................................... 47
7.1 General safety instructions........................................................................................................................................................................ 47
7.2 Prompts........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 48
7.3 Information .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 48
7.4 Options............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 48
7.5 Pressure cooking food................................................................................................................................................................................ 48
8 iZoneControl ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 50
8.1 Tickets.............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 50
8.1.1 Preset tickets ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 50

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8.1.2 Creating your own tickets............................................................................................................................................................... 51
8.1.3 Edit ticket board................................................................................................................................................................................. 52
8.2 Pan division.................................................................................................................................................................................................... 53
8.2.1 Presetting pan divisions .................................................................................................................................................................. 53
8.2.2 Creating your own pan divisions .................................................................................................................................................. 54
8.2.3 Divide the pan into zones................................................................................................................................................................ 55
8.3 Pan allocation................................................................................................................................................................................................. 56
8.3.1 Preset pan allocation......................................................................................................................................................................... 56
8.3.2 Creating your own pan allocations............................................................................................................................................... 56
8.4 Cooking food with iZoneControl ............................................................................................................................................................ 57
8.4.1 Manual operating modes................................................................................................................................................................. 57
8.4.2 Place ticket........................................................................................................................................................................................... 57
9 Programming mode ................................................................................................................................................................................... 58
9.1 Create manual programme........................................................................................................................................................................ 58
9.2 Program intelligent cooking process...................................................................................................................................................... 59
9.3 Programme the shopping cart.................................................................................................................................................................. 61
9.4 Edit and delete programmes..................................................................................................................................................................... 61
9.5 Start programmes and shopping carts................................................................................................................................................... 61
10 Switch between operating modes .......................................................................................................................................................... 63
11 Settings.......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 64
11.1 Favourites....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 64
11.2 Display ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 64
11.2.1 Language.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 64
11.2.2 Date and time...................................................................................................................................................................................... 64
11.2.3 Temperature format ......................................................................................................................................................................... 65
11.2.4 Volume unit......................................................................................................................................................................................... 65
11.2.5 Programme view ............................................................................................................................................................................... 65
11.3 Light ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 66
11.3.1 Display brightness............................................................................................................................................................................. 66
11.4 Sound ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 66
11.4.1 Master volume.................................................................................................................................................................................... 66
11.4.2 Loading/calls for action .................................................................................................................................................................. 66
11.4.3 Program step end .............................................................................................................................................................................. 66
11.4.4 End of cooking time.......................................................................................................................................................................... 66
11.4.5 Process interruption/error found................................................................................................................................................ 67
11.5 cooking system............................................................................................................................................................................................. 67
11.5.1 Information on unit model.............................................................................................................................................................. 67
11.5.2 Demo mode ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 67
11.6 Cooking........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 67
11.6.1 Primary country cuisine................................................................................................................................................................... 67
11.6.2 Secondary country cuisine.............................................................................................................................................................. 68
11.7 Data management........................................................................................................................................................................................ 68
11.7.1 Export HACCP data........................................................................................................................................................................... 68
11.7.2 Export and import programmes ................................................................................................................................................... 68

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11.7.3 Delete all programs........................................................................................................................................................................... 68
11.7.4 Export and import images .............................................................................................................................................................. 69
11.7.5 Delete all own images ...................................................................................................................................................................... 69
11.7.6 Export and import profiles.............................................................................................................................................................. 69
11.7.7 Delete all own profiles ..................................................................................................................................................................... 69
11.7.8 Export and import basic unit settings.......................................................................................................................................... 69
11.7.9 Delete all user data............................................................................................................................................................................ 70
11.7.10 Export error statistics log................................................................................................................................................................ 70
11.8 Network settings.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 70
11.8.1 WiFi ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 70
11.8.2 LAN (optional)..................................................................................................................................................................................... 70
11.9 User administration ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 71
11.10 Service ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 71
11.10.1 Information on unit model.............................................................................................................................................................. 71
11.10.2 Software update info........................................................................................................................................................................ 71
11.10.3 Installed software version............................................................................................................................................................... 71
11.11 ConnectedCooking...................................................................................................................................................................................... 71
12 Kitchen management.................................................................................................................................................................................. 72
12.1 Profile and rights management................................................................................................................................................................ 72
12.1.1 Create new profile............................................................................................................................................................................. 72
12.1.2 Activate profile ................................................................................................................................................................................... 73
12.1.3 Transfer profile to other units........................................................................................................................................................ 73
12.1.4 Delete profile ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 74
12.2 Hygiene management................................................................................................................................................................................. 74
12.2.1 Logged HACCP data......................................................................................................................................................................... 74
12.2.2 Exporting HACCP data..................................................................................................................................................................... 74
12.2.3 Transfer HACCP data automatically to ConnectedCooking ................................................................................................. 74
12.3 Connected units to a network .................................................................................................................................................................. 74
12.3.1 Connect network cable.................................................................................................................................................................... 75
12.3.2 Establish network connection........................................................................................................................................................ 75
12.3.3 Establishing a WiFi connection ..................................................................................................................................................... 76
12.3.4 Monitoring units remotely with ConnectedCooking.............................................................................................................. 76
12.4 ConnectedCooking...................................................................................................................................................................................... 77
12.4.1 Connect unit with ConnectedCooking........................................................................................................................................ 77
12.5 Perform software update........................................................................................................................................................................... 78
13 Care................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 79
13.1 General safety instructions........................................................................................................................................................................ 79
13.2 Care intervals................................................................................................................................................................................................. 79
13.3 Care products ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 79
13.4 Cleaning the pan ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 80
13.5 Cleaning the hand shower ......................................................................................................................................................................... 81
13.6 Cleaning the control panel......................................................................................................................................................................... 81
13.7 Cleaning accessories.................................................................................................................................................................................... 81
13.8 Cleaning units with a pressure cooking system (optional)............................................................................................................... 81

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14 Inspiration and help .................................................................................................................................................................................... 83
14.1 Search assistant............................................................................................................................................................................................. 83
14.2 Help displayed on the unit......................................................................................................................................................................... 83
14.3 Telephone help.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 83
14.4 Help in a service call..................................................................................................................................................................................... 83
14.4.1 Automatically transferring service data to ConnectedCooking........................................................................................... 83
14.4.2 Retrieving service data..................................................................................................................................................................... 83
14.5 Problem resolution ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 84
14.5.1 Messages during cooking ............................................................................................................................................................... 84
14.5.2 Messages during pressure cooking (option).............................................................................................................................. 85
14.5.3 Power socket no longer works...................................................................................................................................................... 85
15 Maintenance ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 86
15.1 General safety instructions........................................................................................................................................................................ 86
15.2 Replacing the pan lid gasket...................................................................................................................................................................... 86
15.3 Replacing the pan drain valve gasket...................................................................................................................................................... 86
16 Decommissioning and disposal ............................................................................................................................................................... 88
16.1 Decommissioning ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 88
16.2 Disposal........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 88
16.3 Disposing of oil and fat............................................................................................................................................................................... 88
17 Technical data............................................................................................................................................................................................... 89
17.1 Units with pressure cooking (optional).................................................................................................................................................. 89
17.2 Models and version names........................................................................................................................................................................ 89
17.3 Sticker .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 89
17.4 Acrylamide in food....................................................................................................................................................................................... 89
17.5 Conformity..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 89
Index............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 91

1 | Introduction
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1 Introduction
Dear customer,
Congratulations on your new iVario. Read the operating instructions carefully prior to using your unit for the first
time. The operating instructions are there to ensure that you use the unit safely. Keep these operating instructions
in a place that is accessible at all times to anyone who will be using the unit.
The iVario is one of the most modern cooking systems for maximum productivity, flexibility and simplicity when
boiling, frying, deep-frying and pressure cooking. The unique heating technology provides maximum power and
precision and, thanks to intelligent cooking assistant systems, you will achieve outstanding food quality every time
without any monitoring or checking.
We hope you enjoy using your iVario.
Yours
RATIONAL UK Limited
1.1 Help displayed on the unit
These operating instructions and a large number of application examples from around the world are available in
the unit for operational assistance. You can find all the information on this function here: Help displayed on the unit
[}83]
1.2 Product warranty
Register your unit now at www.rational-online.com/warranty and benefit from the 2-year warranty. You will also
find the general warranty conditions and warranty services on this page.
RATIONAL assumes no liability for damage caused by unauthorised technical changes.
1.3 Target group
This document is intended for staff working in large and commercial kitchens.
The unit may not be used, cleaned, or maintained by the following groups of persons:
nPersons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities
nPersons lacking experience and knowledge
nChildren
Supervise children standing near the unit. Children may not play with the unit.
1.4 Intended use
The iVario has been developed for the preparation of hot food.
This unit may only be used commercially, such as in restaurant kitchens and large and commercial kitchens in
hospitals, schools or butcheries. This unit may not be used outdoors. This unit may not be used for continuous
industrial mass production of food.
All other uses are contrary to the intended purpose, and may be dangerous. RATIONAL AG assumes no liability for
the consequences of using the unit contrary to the intended use.
1.5 Working with this manual
1.5.1 Explanation of symbols
The following symbols are used in this document to inform and guide you:
aThis symbol marks conditions which must be met prior to performing an action.
1. This symbol marks an action step you must perform.
>This symbol marks an interim result that you can use to assess the result of an action step.
>> This symbol marks a result that you can use to assess the end result of an action instruction.
nThis symbol marks a bulleted list.

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a. This symbol marks a list.
1.5.2 Explanation of pictograms
The following pictograms are used in this document:
Caution! Read the operating instructions before using the unit.
General warning symbol
Useful tips for simple use of your unit.
1.5.3 Explanation of safety messages
If you see the following safety messages, you are being warned about hazardous situations and instructed to avoid
these situations.
DANGER
If you see the signal word DANGER, you are being warned about situations that lead to serious injury or death.
WARNING
If you see the signal word WARNING, you are being warned about situations that may lead to serious injury or
death.
CAUTION
If you see the signal word CAUTION, you are being warned about situations that may lead to injury.
NOTICE
If you see this notice, you are being warned about situations that may cause damage to the unit.
1.5.4 Images
The images used in these operating instructions may differ from the actual unit.
1.5.5 Technical changes
We reserve the right to make technical changes in the interest of progress.

2 | The iVario
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2 The iVario
Pan lid
Pan
Core temperature probes
Locking system (optional)
Power outlet
USB port
Hand shower (optional)
Central dial
Display
Arm for automatic raising and lowering
mechanism (accessory)
2-XS model 2-S model
Automatic water refill
Gasket
Pan valve
Steam nozzles
Please note that units without a pressure cooking function have a steam nozzle. Units with pressure cooking
function have 2 steam nozzles.
Units with a pressure cooking system are equipped with the locking system.

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3 General safety instructions
The unit is designed to be safe and will not present any danger if used in a correct and
proper way. These instructions describe how to use the unit correctly.
nYour unit must be installed by your RATIONAL Service Partner or qualified
installer.
nYour unit must be maintained by your RATIONAL Service Partner.
nDo not modify the unit or the unit installation undertaken by your RATIONAL
Service Partner.
nDo not use the unit if it is damaged. A damaged unit is not safe and can cause
damage or fire.
nDo not place any objects on the unit.
nDo not stand on the protruding parts of the stand.
nDo not climb onto the unit.
nDo not store any flammable or combustible substances near the unit.
nOnly use the unit at an ambient temperature of +10 °C to +40 °C.
Safety instructions before use
nMake sure the unit is at a temperature of at least + 5°C.
nIf the unit is used again after a long period of downtime, rinse the hand shower and
the automatic water refill with at least 10 litres of water.
Safety instructions during use
nDo not exceed the minimum and maximum fill levels [}17] in the pan.
nDo not exceed the minimum and maximum permissible load sizes [}18] for the
pan. The maximum permissible load sizes vary depending on the food and cooking
process.
nThis will prevent material damage, injury or fatal accidents:
– Immediately clean up any food product that has spilled onto the floor when
tilting the pan. The floor must be dry to prevent injuries from slipping.
– Carefully close the pan lid and make sure that you do not crush your fingers or
those of other persons.
– Carefully lower the pan and make sure there are no people or objects within
the pan's swivel range as it moves.
– Only close the unit lid once the pan is fully lowered.
nThis will prevent scalding and burns:
– Wear personal protectiveequipment when you are boiling, frying or deep-
frying food products.
– Wear personal protectiveequipment if you are removing accessories or
objects from the hot pan.

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– Open the pan lid carefully during use. Hot steam may escape.
– Do not fill the preheated pan with cold water.
– Tilt the pan slowly and carefully when full. Jerky movements may cause hot
food to spill out.
– Only touch the unit on the control panel and the handle on the pan lid when in
operation. The outer surfaces can reach temperatures of over 60°C.
nThis will prevent fire hazards:
– Never pour water into hot oil or fat.
Safety instructions after use
nClean the unit after every use.
nTo prevent corrosion in the pan, leave the pan lid and pan drain valve slightly open
if the unit is going to be idle for a prolonged period and overnight.
nFor long stoppages, shut off the power and water supplies to the unit.
3.1 Personal protective equipment
nWhen working with the unit, only wear clothing that cannot cause a work accident,
particularly due to heat, splashing hot liquids or corrosive substances.
nWear protective gloves for reliable protection when handling hot objects and
sharp-edged trays.
nWear tight-fitting protective glasses and chemical-safe protective gloves when
cleaning to ensure reliable protection when handling care products.

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4 How to work with the unit
4.1 Initial start-up
When starting up your unit for the first time, it has already been properly installed by a RATIONAL Service Partner.
The unit is therefore ready for operation. You can find all the information on installation in the installation manual
enclosed.
Before working with the unit for the first time
1. Clean the unit and accessories before using the unit for the first time.
Click here for more information: Care [}79]
4.2 Switching the unit on and off
1. To switch on the unit, press and hold the button until the LED lights green:
>The unit will start. The start screen [}14] will appear.
2. To switch off the unit, press and hold the button until the LED turns orange:
>You will be asked whether you really want to switch off the unit.
3. Press the button Yes
>> The unit will be switched off.

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4.3 Start screen
Home
Intelligent modes
iCookingSuite
iZoneControl
Search assistant
Height adjustment
Programming mode
Date, time, status
Settings
Back / Abort
Help
Actions
Favourites
Cooking methods
Manual operating modes
niZoneControl [}50]
Please note that this intelligent assistant is optional in the 2-XS model.
nIntelligent cooking - iCookingSuite [}26]
nHome
If you press this button, you will be navigated to the start screen.
nManual operating modes [}39]
nFavourite
When you press this button, the 10 most frequently used intelligent cooking processes will be displayed.
nIntelligent modes
If you press one of these buttons, all intelligent cooking processes categorised as intelligent modes will be
displayed.
nCooking methods
If you press this button, all intelligent cooking paths attributed to this mode will be displayed.
nProgramming mode [}58]
nHeight adjustment [}24] (optional)
nSearch assistant [}83]
nDate, time, status [}16]
nSettings [}64]
nHelp [}83]
nBack / Abort

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If you press this button, you will return to the previous screen. If you press and hold this button, you will abort
a cooking process.
4.3.1 Overview and focus view
When you turn the unit on, an overview of both pans is displayed on the start screen. If you want to start a
cooking process, you must select one of the pans. The pan will then be enlarged and shown in the focus view. If
you do not select a pan, a message asking you to select a pan will appear. If you have started cooking processes in
both pans, the pans will switch back to the overview after a short time and the key information on the running
cooking process will be displayed. In the settings, you can set after how many seconds the focus view should
switch to the overview. If you are only cooking in one pan, the pan will stay in focus view.
1. Press on the desired pan.
>The pan will be enlarged and you can start manual modes or intelligent cooking processes.
2. If you want to also cook in the other pan, press on the other pan.
>The enlarged pan will be minimised and the other pan will be enlarged.
4.3.2 Favourite
You can save intelligent cooking paths and programs you use often as favourites and call them up from the home
screen. This can give you fast access to the dishes on a seasonal menu, for example.

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1. In the iCookingSuite or in the programming mode, select the cooking paths or programs you would like to
save as favourites.
2. Press the button
3. Press the button
>> All cooking paths and programs saved as favourites are displayed.
4.3.3 Date, time, status
In the footer, you can see the current date and time at all times, as well as the status of the following ports and
connections:
USB flash drive connected
This symbol shows that you have connected a USB flash drive to the unit.
Network connection
This symbol shows that your unit is connected to a LAN network. If there is a network error, the following symbol
will be displayed:
Wireless connection (optional)
This symbol shows that your unit is connected to the WLAN network. The connection quality is very good.
If the connection quality decreases, the following symbols are displayed:
If there is a connection error, the following symbol is displayed:
Please note that this function is optional in the 2-XS model.
Error report
This symbol shows that an error message is displayed on the display.
ConnectedCooking connection
This symbol shows that your unit is connected to ConnectedCooking. If your unit is not connected to
ConnectedCooking, the following symbol will be displayed:
4.3.4 Actions
The following symbols can be displayed regardless of whether or not you are cooking food.
Symbol Function
Open pan lid automatically [}18]
Close pan lid [}18]
Tilting pan [}19]
Lowering pan [}19]
Automatic water filling [}19]
Open pan drain valve [}21]
Close pan drain valve [}21]
4.4 Interacting with the unit
NOTICE
Incorrect operation of the display
The display could be damaged if you operate it with a sharp object.
1. Only operate the unit with your fingers.

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4.4.1 Moves
You can operate your unit with a few simple moves.
Press Swipe Scroll Drag-and-drop
4.4.2 Central dial
Instead of using these moves, you can modify settings by turning the central dial. You can pause actions such as
opening the pan lid automatically, automatically lowering the pan or the integrated water filling function using the
central dial. You can also switch off the signal sound which sounds for prompts using the central dial.
4.5 Fill levels
NOTICE
Damage to the unit from not adhering to maximum or minimum fill levels
If you fill the pan with too much or too little food and liquid, therefore not adhering to minimum and maximum
fill levels, you may damage the unit.
1. Only fill the pan with as much food and liquid so as to meet the minimum and maximum fill levels stated
here.
Model 2-XS
Min. fill level/pan [l] Max. fill level/pan [l]
Water, liquid food, solid food
in cooking liquid
Without basket 3 17
With basket 3 12
Oil Without basket 5 10
With basket 5 10
Model 2-S
Min. fill level/pan [l] Max. fill level/pan [l]
Water, liquid food, solid food
in cooking liquid
Without basket 4 25
With basket 4 18
Oil Without basket 10 15
With basket 10 15

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4.5.1 Pressure cooking fill levels (optional)
If you wish to pressure cook the food, the pan must always contain the quantity of water stated in the min. fill
level / pan [l] column. The value stated in the max. fill level / pan [l] column relates to the fill level in the pan with
water, liquid food or solid food in cooking liquid.
Model Min. fill level/pan [l] Max. fill level/pan [l]
2-S 4 25
4.6 Maximum load sizes
Model Max. load size [kg] Max. load size [kg] pressure cooking
(optional)
2-XS 17 –
2-S 25 25
Example of use
The following table explains how high the maximum load size per pan is and how much oil you need using the
chips application example.
Model Max. load size [kg] max. quantity of oil [l]
2-XS 1.5 10
2-S 2.5 15
4.7 Opening and closing the pan lid
CAUTION
The pan lid can be opened and closed only with jerky movements
If the pan lid mechanism is defective, there is a risk of injury.
1. Open the pan lid fully and leave open.
2. Contact your RATIONAL Service Partner.
NOTICE
The pan lid and the pan lid gasket can be damaged if the pan lid is closed when the pan is tilted
Function parts must be replaced when damaged.
1. Only close the unit lid once the pan is fully lowered.
Open pan lid
1. CAUTION!Scalding hazard! If the unit is in operation, hot steam may surge out of the pan. Grip the pan lid
handle and open the pan lid.
Closing pan lid
You can close the pan lid manually and automatically. If you want to close the pan lid automatically, you have to
activate the function in the settings:
aThe pan is lowered [}19].
1. Press the button
2. Press the button
>The button is displayed on the screen:
3. Press the button
>The pan lid will be automatically lowered until it reaches a rest position. This rest position will be held for a few
seconds. If you do not close the pan lid manually now, the pan lid will reopen automatically.

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4. Close the pan lid.
4.8 Filling the pan using the automatic water filling function
CAUTION
Germ formation in the automatic water filling mechanism
If you do not use the automatic water filling function daily, germs may form in the water line.
1. Clean the automatic water filling mechanism with detergent and a sponge every morning and night.
2. Rinse the automatic water filling mechanism with 3 litres of water every morning and night.
You can fill the pan with water automatically and exactly to the litre using the automatic water refill.
1. Press the button
2. Set the desired water quantity. Observe the maximum fill volumes. Your setting will be applied automatically
after just a few seconds.
>The unit will be filled with the set water quantity. The water quantity still to be filled will be displayed.
>The button starts to flash: If you press this button or the central dial, the automatic water refill will stop.
4.9 Tilting and lowering pan
Tilting pan
WARNING
Hot food may overflow if the pan is tilted
You could burn yourself if you touch hot overflowing food.
1. Wear personal protective equipment to prevent burns and scalding.
2. Tilt the pan carefully.
3. Remove any spilled food/liquid to keep the surrounding floor dry and non-slip.

4 | How to work with the unit
20 / 96 Operating instructions
WARNING
Hot food may overflow if filled in containers that are too small
You may scald yourself if you touch hot overflowing food.
1. Always use sufficiently large containers to fill with hot food.
2. Wear personal protective equipment to prevent burns and scalding.
3. Remove any spilled food/liquid to keep the surrounding floor dry and non-slip.
NOTICE
If you tilt the pan and there is a container that is 20cm or higher placed on the pull-out shelves of the stand,
this may cause the container and the pan valve lever to collide
The lever may be damaged and break.
1. Do not place any containers 20cm or higher on the pull-out shelves of the stand.
aThe pan lid is fully open.
aThere are no baskets hanging on the lifting arm.
1. Press and hold the button:
>If you release the button, the pan will stop tilting.
Lowering pan
WARNING
Risk of crushing when lowering the pan
There is a risk of crushing if you are lowering the pan and there are persons or objectives within the pan's
swivel range.
1. Do not place any objects within the pan's swivel range.
2. Make sure there is nobody standing within the pan's swivel range.
1. Press and hold the button:
>If you release the button, the pan will stop lowering.
>The button will be displayed: If you press this button or the central dial, the pan will be automatically
lowered.
>The button starts to flash: If you press this button or the central dial again, the pan will stop lowering.
>Shortly before the pan is fully lowered, the process will stop automatically. This is for your safety.
2. Press the button again:
>The pan will be lowered fully.
You can only start manual modes and intelligent cooking processes once the pan is fully lowered.