TurboChef TORNADO User manual

Owner’s Manual
FOR THE TURBOCHEF TORNADO®AND TORNADO 2TM
RAPID COOK OVENS

MODEL
SERIAL NUMBER
INSTALLED BY
INSTALLATION CHECKED BY
SERVICE CENTER NAME / NUMBER
For service or information:
WITHIN NORTH AMERICA CALL
Customer Service at 800.90TURBO or
Sales & Marketing at 866.90TURBO
OUTSIDE NORTH AMERICA CALL
[phone] or Your Authorized Distributor
Accelerating the World of CookingTM

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION - PLEASE READ FIRST
WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause
property damage, injury or death. Read the installation, operating and maintenance instructions
thoroughly before installing or servicing this equipment.
This product employs an exposed radiant heating element on the bottom of the cavity. This element is
HOT during operation and will remain at dangerous temperatures after the unit is switched off. NEVER
attempt to touch the element during operation or while the oven is warm.
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xDO NOT store or use gasoline or any other flammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance.
The information contained in this manual is important for the proper installation, use and maintenance
of this oven. Adherence to these procedures and instructions will result in satisfactory cooking results and
long, trouble-free service. Please read this manual carefully and retain it for future reference.
Errors—descriptive, typographic, or pictorial—are subject to correction. Specifications are subject to
change without notice.

Important Safety Instructions i
To Reduce the Risk of Fire in the Oven Cavity ii
Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure
to Excessive Microwave Energy ii
Grounding Instructions ii
Power Supply Cord Replacement iii
RF Interference Considerations iii
Overview of the TornadoTM
Specs and Dimensions 1
Dimensions
Construction
Standard Features
Accessories
Certifications
Packaging
Electrical Specifications 2
How the Technology Works
The Technology Behind the Tornado 3
Assembly and Installation
Installation Instructions 4
Delivery and Initial Inspection
Lifting the Oven
Oven Location and Placement
Securing Oven to Cart
Double Stacking Ovens
Built-In Installation
Installation Near Open Heat Source
Ventilation Requirements
Oven Assembly 6
Optional Installation Items 7
Oven Restraint Kit
Oven Carts
Table of Contents

Loading a Menu from a Smart Card 9
Saving a Menu to a Smart Card 9
Common Operating Terms
Oven Operating Components 11
Modes and States 11
Common Cooking Terms 11
Faults and Errors 12
Operating the Tornado
The Control Pad 13
Powering Up the Oven 14
Initial Power-Up
Power-Up
Voltage Sensing 14
Cooking Instructions 15
Turning the Oven Off 16
Editing a Food Item 17
Changing the Edit Pin Number
Editing a Food Item
Changing the Idle IR Set Temperature 18
Enabling/Disabling the Edit Mode 18
Cooking Options - Time, Done, and Snooze 18
The “Enter Cook Time” Screen
The “Done” Screen
The “Snooze” Mode
Recipe Development and Cooking Tips
Developing Recipes 21
Development Methodology
The Importance of Consistency
Ovenables 23
Dual-Ovenable Paper Board
Baking Papers/Sheets
Ceramics, Earthenware, Corningware
Toughened Glass
Plastics
NordicWare
What Not To Use

Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Daily Maintenance for the Tornado 25
Tips for Prolonging Oven Life 26
Troubleshooting 26
Catalytic Converter 29
Limited Warranty
North America Limited Warranty 30
International Limited Warranty 33

iINTRODUCTION
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury, or exposure to excessive microwave energy,
strictly adhere to the following basic safety precautions when using this appliance.
Read all instructions before using the appliance.
Read and follow the specific Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy
found on page ii.
This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlet. See Grounding Instructions
found on page ii.
Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the installation instructions provided on page 4.
Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers – for example: closed glass jars – may explode
and should not be heated in this oven.
Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual.
This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Contact the nearest authorized
service facility for examination, repair or adjustment.
Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
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xDO NOT allow children to use this appliance.
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xDO NOT use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This type of oven is specifically designed
to heat, cook or dry food. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use.
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xDO NOT operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, is not working properly, or has been
damaged or dropped. See Power Supply Cord Replacement found on page ii.
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xDO NOT cover or block any openings on the appliance.
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xDO NOT store this appliance outdoors.
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xDO NOT use this product near water – for example: near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement or near a
swimming pool.
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xDO NOT immerse the cord or plug in water.
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xDO NOT let the cord hang over the edge of the table or counter.
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xDO NOT use a water jet for cleaning.
WARNING: Liquids or other foods must not be heated in sealed containers since they are likely
to explode.
WARNING: Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed eruptive boiling; therefore, care
must be taken when handling the container.
WARNING: In order to avoid burns, the contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars must be
stirred or shaken and the temperature checked before consumption.
CAUTION: Never clean this product with a water jet. See the Daily Maintenance section of this
manual on page 25 for proper cleaning procedures.
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INTRODUCTION
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE IN THE OVEN CAVITY
Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags to be placed in the oven.
If materials inside the oven should ignite, keep the oven door closed and turn the oven off. Disconnect
the power cord or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
If smoke is observed, switch off or unplug the oven. Keep the door closed in order to stifle any flames.
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xDO NOT use the cavity for storage purposes.
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xDO NOT overcook food. Carefully attend the oven if paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are
placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.
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xDO NOT leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in the cavity when not in use.
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY
To reduce the risk of exposure to excessive microwave energy:
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xDO NOT attempt to operate this oven with the door open. Open-door operations can result in harmful
exposure to microwave energy.
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xDO NOT defeat or tamper with the Safety Interlocks.
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xDO NOT place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to
accumulate on the sealing surfaces.
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xDO NOT operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly important that the oven door close properly
and that there is no damage to the door (bent), hinges and latches (broken or loosened), door seals and
sealing surfaces.
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xDO NOT have the oven adjusted or repaired by anyone except a factory-authorized service technician.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of
electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. This appliance is equipped with a cord
that has a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is proper-
ly installed and grounded. Consult a qualified electrician or serviceman if uncertain about the ability to fol-
low grounding instructions or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded.
The Tornado is equipped with a connector for equipotential grounding. To comply with the national
electrical codes of your country, you are required to use it.
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xDO NOT use an extension cord. If the power supply cord is too short, have a qualified electrician or
serviceman install an outlet near the appliance.
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iii INTRODUCTION
POWER SUPPLY CORD REPLACEMENT
If the power supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or a
similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
WARNING: Improper grounding can result in a risk of electric shock.
RF INTERFERENCE CONSIDERATIONS
The Tornado oven generates radio frequency signals. This device has been tested and was determined to
be in compliance with applicable portions of FCC part 18 requirements and the protection requirements
of Council Directive 89/336/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the member states relating to
electromagnetic compatibility at the time of manufacture. However, some equipment with sensitivity to
signals below these limits may experience interference.
If your equipment experiences interference, the following steps should be considered:
Increase the physical separation between this oven and the sensitive equipment.
If the sensitive device can be grounded, do so following accepted grounding practices.
If battery-powered microphones are being affected, ensure that the batteries are fully charged.
Keep sensitive equipment on separate electrical circuits if possible.
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xDO NOT route intercom wires, microphone wires, or speaker cables near the oven.
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