OPERATOR’S
MANUAL
FlexFusionTM ELECTRIC GOLD COMBI
MODEL
FGE-615
FGE-621
FGE-115
FGE-121
FGE-215
FGE-221
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Read instructions before operating the appliance
Operating and display elements
HandClean
symbol (option)
WaveClean
symbol (option)
Operating and display elements
Expanded cooking functions
Core temperature measurement
WaveClean automatic cleaning (optional)
Operating, control and display element functions
Abbreviations in the displays
Temperature standard setting
Cooking zone humidity standard setting
Core temperature standard-setting
Directory of contents
Plate capacity during regeneration
Putting the unit into service
Switching the unit on and off
Opening and closing the cooking zone door
Opening the single-stage door latch
Closing the single stage door latch
Opening the two-stage door latch
Closing the two-stage door latch
Loading and emptying the unit
Loading and emptying with a tray rack trolley
Loading and emptying with a tray trolley
Using the core temperature sensor
Measuring with the 1- and 4-point core temperature sensor
Measuring with a sous-vide core temperature sensor
Measuring the core temperature when cooking frozen food
Making the basic settings
Changing the basic setting
Starting the cooking program
Ending the cooking program
Cancelling the cooking program
Saving the cooking program
Selecting the cooking program
Changing the cooking program while cooking
Setting the cooking temperature
Setting the core temperature
Inserting and removing a USB flash drive
Displaying the HAACP log number
Creating and starting a multi-step cooking program
Starting the type of cooking
Expanded cooking functions
Setting the start time delay
Cancelling the start time delay
Setting the cooking zone humidity level
Pausing and finishing use
Perform a hygiene flush after an extended period of idleness
Cleaning and caring for the unit
Cleaning the door handle, operating elements and control panel
Cleaning the cooking zone door
Cleaning the door with hygienic glazing
Cleaning the door with a back-ventilated window
Cleaning the steam outlet
Cleaning the condensation hood (optional)
Removing calcium deposits from the unit
Cleaning the cooking zone automatically
Selecting the cleaning level
Inserting the cleaning cartridge
Starting automatic cleaning
Cancelling automatic cleaning
Ending automatic cleaning
Cleaning the cooking zone semi-automatically
Preparing the cooking zone
Starting the cleaning program
Swinging the air diverter open and closed
Performing a visual inspection
Causes of errors and remedies
Dispose of unit in an environmentally responsible manner
Introduction
About this manual
The instruction manual is part of the unit and contains information:
▪ on safe operation
▪ on cleaning and care
▪ on remedial actions in case of faults
Observe and adhere to the following instructions:
▪ Read the instruction manual completely before operating the unit for the
first time.
▪ Make the instruction manual available to the operator at all times at the
operating site of the unit.
▪ Insert any supplements from the manufacturer.
▪ Preserve the instruction manual throughout the service life of the unit.
▪ Pass on the instruction manual to any subsequent operator of the unit.
The target group of the instruction manual is the operator, who is entrusted
with the operation, cleaning and care of the unit.
All figures in this manual are intended as examples. Discrepancies between
these and the actual unit can arise.
Imminent threat of danger
Failure to comply will lead to death or very severe injuries.
Possible threat of danger
Failure to comply can lead to death or very severe injuries.
Failure to comply can cause minor or moderate injuries.
Failure to comply can cause material damage.
Notes for better understanding and operation of the unit.
Explanation of signs
Action steps, which can be
performed in any sequence.
Action steps, which must be
performed in the prescribed
sequence.
Result of a listed action.
Intended use
This unit is intended to be used solely for commercial purposes, particularly
in commercial kitchens.
This unit may only be used with suitable accessories and for the cooking of
food.
It is forbidden to use the unit for purposes, which include the following:
▪ Washing dishes
▪ Storing supplies
▪ Drying cloths, paper or dishes
▪ Heating acids, alkaline solutions or other chemicals
▪ Heating preserved food
▪ Heating flammable liquids
▪ Heating rooms
▪ Cleaning air filters
This unit is certified in the following:
Warranty
The warranty is void and safety is no longer assured in the event of:
▪ Modifications or technical changes to the unit,
▪ Improper use,
▪ Incorrect startup, operation or maintenance of the unit,
▪ Problems resulting from failure to observe these instructions.
Safety information
The unit complies with applicable safety standards. Residual risks
associated with operation or risks resulting from incorrect operation cannot
be ruled out and are mentioned specifically in the safety instructions and
warnings.
The operator must be familiar with regional regulations and observe them.
During operation, the following group of individuals must be supervised by
an individual who is responsible for safety:
▪ Individuals with physical, sensory, or mental handicaps, or who lack the
knowledge and experience to operate the unit properly.
The supervising individual must be familiar with the unit and the risks
associated with it.
Risk of burns from hot surfaces
▪ Protect arms and hands by wearing suitable protective gloves.
▪ Allow surfaces to cool prior to cleaning.
▪ Remove hot cookware only with suitable protective gloves or potholders.
▪ Remove containers and baking sheets only with suitable protective
gloves or potholders.
Risk of burns from hot liquids
▪ Protect arms and hands by wearing suitable protective gloves.
▪ Remove, transport and empty containers carefully.
Risk of chemical burns from evaporating cleaners
▪ Follow the instructions of the cleaning agent manufacturer.
▪ Allow the cooking so to clean to a temperature below 60°C (140°F) and
then clean.
Risk of burns from steam
▪ Protect arms and hands by wearing protective gloves.
▪ Do not hold hands in front of the extractor hood.
▪ Dry unit completely after cleaning it.
Risk of injury from a defective unit
▪ Disconnect a defective unit from the electric mains.
▪ Do not operate a defective unit.
▪ Allow only an authorized technician to repair the unit.
Risk of fire from dirt and grease accumulation.
▪ Clean the unit when finished using it.
▪ Do not use the unit as a deep fat fryer.
▪ Do not store any combustible objects or plastic containers in the cooking
zone.
Firefighting
▪ In the event of a fire, disconnect the unit from the electric mains.
▪ Use a Fire Class F fire extinguisher, never water, to extinguish grease
fires. Other fires, for instance, can be extinguished with fire extinguishers
suitable for Fire Classes A, B, C, CO2 fire extinguishers or extinguishing
media suitable for the fire class confronted.
Risk of injury from a unit on casters
▪ Lock casters during operation.
▪ Only move an empty unit.
Risk of electric shock from live components
▪ Security electric power cable to the wall at the installation location by
means of a chain as strain relief.
Risk of chemical burns from cleaning agent
▪ Follow the instructions of the cleaning agent manufacturer.
▪ Take appropriate protective measures when handling aggressive
cleaning agents.
Risk of falling on smooth floors
▪ Keep the floor in front of the unit clean and dry.
Core temperature
measurement
Risk of injury from improper cleaning
▪ Clean the cooking zone carefully. The cooking zone sensor protrudes
into the cooking zone.
Risk of physical damage from improper cleaning
▪ Clean the unit after using it.
▪ Do not clean the unit with a high-pressure cleaner.
▪ Do not clean the housing with highly abrasive or chemically aggressive
cleaning agents.
▪ Do not clean the housing with highly abrasive sponges.
▪ Follow the instructions of the cleaning agent manufacturer.
▪ Do not cool shock the unit by cooling it abruptly.
▪ Clean the cooking zone carefully. The cooking zone sensor protrudes
into the cooking zone.
▪ Do not use any bleaching or chlorine-containing cleaners.
▪ Remove rust spots with an abrasive.
▪ Keep the unit free of calcium deposits.
Health risk from insufficient hygiene
▪ Observe applicable regional hygiene regulations.
Risk of injury from overheated core temperature sensor.
▪ Do not heat the core temperature sensor over an open flame.
Risk of physical damage from improper use
▪ Use only original accessories.
▪ Train operators regularly.
▪ Do not heat food warmer plates or tins of preserved food.
▪ Do not cover air inlet and outlet openings.
▪ Do not operate the unit at temperatures below 4°C (39°F).
▪ Remove the core temperature sensor before the cooked food is
removed.
▪ Insert the core temperature sensor back into the holder after use.
Tray rack trolley (optional)
Air intake connection fitting
Steam drain channel, door
Steam outlet connection fitting
Steam drain channel, unit
Core temperature sensor
(optional)
Description of the unit
Overview of the unit
Countertop unit
FlexFusion with tray rack trolley
Guide rail for tray rack
(optional)
Protective cap (optional)
Air intake connection fitting
Steam outlet connection fitting
Floor-standing unit
FlexFusion with tray trolley
Protective cap (optional)
Features
Characteristics
▪ 1-point core temperature sensor
▪ 4-point core temperature sensor (optional)
▪ Sous-vide core temperature sensor (optional)
▪ Hand shower (optional)
▪ Back-ventilated cooking zone door
▪ Cooking zone door with hygienic glazing (optional)
▪ Single-stage door latch
▪ Two-stage door latch (optional); this feature is standard on size 20 units
▪ Power optimizing system (optional)
▪ Cooking zone door hinged at right
▪ Cooking zone door hinged at left (optional)
▪ HandClean
▪ WaveClean (optional)
Operating modes
▪ Manual cooking
▪ Automatic cooking
In the manual cooking mode, individual cooking programs and equipment
functions can be actuated directly. The various types of cooking and
equipment functions can be adapted individually.
In the automatic cooking mode, stored cooking programs can be actuated
and adapted as necessary.
When using the start time delay, temperatures that promote the growth of
harmful microorganisms on the food being cooked can occur in the cooking
zone. Observe food processing regulations.
Types of cooking
▪ Steaming
▪ Hot air
▪ Combisteaming
▪ Regeneration
Steaming is a type of cooking in which the food to be cooked is cooked gently with
the aid of steam in a temperature range of 30°C (86°F) to 130°C (266°F).
Hot air is a type of cooking in which the food to be cooked is cooked without
additional moisture in a temperature range of 30°C (86°F) to 300°C (482°F).
Combisteaming is a type of cooking in which large roasts, casseroles and baked
goods can be cooked in a temperature range of 30°C (86°F) to 250°C (572°F).
Regeneration is a type of cooking in which the food to be cooked can be kept warm
and prepared in a temperature range of 30°C (86°F) to 150°C (302°F).
Expanded cooking functions
Expanded cooking functions can be used to adapt individual cooking steps
to the particular food being cooked.
The following expanded cooking functions are available:
▪ Manual humidification
▪ Start time delay
▪ Preheating
Manual humidification allows the cooking zone humidity to be increased
during operation.
Manual humidification can be used with all types of cooking.
The start time delay can be used to set a waiting period until the program
starts.
In this way, bottlenecks in production and preparation can be avoided.
This function can be started manually as necessary.
The prepared food can be loaded into the unit and the desired cooking
program selected.
For many cooking programs such as baking, for instance, the correct starting
temperature is important.
The preheating function can be used to warm the cooking zone to the
correct starting temperature.
Core temperature measurement
When using core temperature measurement, the temperature inside the food
being cooked is measured by means of a sensor.
The core temperature sensor measures the core temperature at one or more
points, depending on the version. The temperature measured at the coldest
spot is used to control the cooking process.
As soon as the target core temperature has been reached, the cooking
process is ended automatically or, in the case of a multi-step cooking
program, advances to the next cooking step.
The use of core temperature measurement offers the following benefits:
▪ Reduced energy and water consumption
▪ No overcooking
▪ Less weight lost by the food being cooked
The following core temperature sensors are available:
Core temperature measurement with 1- or 4-point core temperature sensor
▪ 1-point core temperature sensor
▪ 4-point core temperature sensor (optional)
Sous-vide core temperature
sensor
Core temperature measurement with Sous-Vide core temperature sensor
▪ Sous-vide core temperature sensor (optional)
HACCP log
All cooking steps are recorded with a log number in the HACCP log.
A single log or several logs can be exported in a certain area.
The data are exported via the USB port.
USB port
The unit is equipped with a USB port (USB 2.0).
HACCP logs can be exported to the USB flash drive and archived on an
external PC as necessary.
WaveClean automatic cleaning (optional)
With WaveClean automatic cleaning, the cooking zone is cleaned with the
aid of a cleaning cartridge intended specifically for the program and then
rinsed clean.
Operating, control and display element functions
To see the operating and display elements, see next page.
Operating and display element
"O" switches off the unit
Selects the type of cooking,
programs, cleaning and settings
Indicates that the
Steaming
program can be selected here
Indicates that the
Combisteaming
program can
be selected here
Indicates that the
Hot air
program can be selected here
Indicates that the
Regeneration
program can be selected here
Indicates that the semi-
automatic
HandClean
program
can be selected here
Operating, control and display element
functions
Operating, control and display element functions
Operating and display element
Indicates that the automatic
WaveClean
program can be
selected here
Selects the settings and service
functions
Displays the cooking
temperature
Cooking temperature symbols
Indicate that settings for the
temperature can be made here
Sets the temperature
Center display
Shows the cooking zone
humidity
Indicates that settings for the
cooking zone humidity can be
made here
Reduces the cooking zone
humidity
Increases the cooking zone
humidity
Shows the cooking time or core
temperature
Core temperature
temperature
Indicates that settings for the
temperature can be made here
Indicates that settings for the
time can be made here