Merrychef e4 User Manual
Merrychef E4 Recipe Demo Guide, 04.12
Merrychef E4 Recipe and
Demonstration Guidelines
April 2012
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Table of Contents
1. Guidelines for a Successful Demonstration 3
a. Rules of Thumb 3
b. Recommended Key Accessories 3
c. Recommended Demo Recipes 3
2. Top Reasons to Spec Merrychef Ovens 4
3. E4, E3 Demo Recipes 5
4. More MerryChef E4 Recipes.
Breakfast Items 6 - 8
Lunch –Sandwich & Wraps 8 – 10
Appetizers 10 - 12
Meats 12 - 13
Fish & Seafood 13 - 14
Chicken 14
Potatoes & Vegetables 14
Deserts 15 - 16
Pizza 16
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Guidelines for Successful Merrychef Demonstrations:
Rules of Thumb:
1. If the outcome is shriveled up, dried out or contains hard spots. Lower the microwave
% (which may mean extended time).
2. If it’s too dark or charred too much, Lower the Air Impingement Fan %.
3. If low internal temperature and can take more microwaves, increase microwave %.
4. If it’s not crisp enough or enough color, Increase the Air Fan %.
Recommended Key Accessories:
• Cutting Board, Spatulas, Tongs, MerryChef Paddle, Merrychef Basket, ¼ size sheet
tray, Grill Pan, Silicone Forms or Ramekin, Pastry Brush, Gloves, Towels, Serving
Utensils and Plates, Napkins, Beverages, etc.
• Food ingredients prepared and stored properly.
• Data Collection tools.
Recommended Demo Recipes:
The following is a collection of 4 recipes designed to highlight the speed, versatility and
performance of the E3 and E4. Spanning the entire day-menu encompassing Breakfast,
Lunch, Snack/Appetizer and Dinner Entrée, these recipes illustrate the features and benefits
of the Merrychef Eikon Series.
E4 Recipes:
• Eggs Benedict: Demonstrates the ability to cook fresh eggs while toasting muffins
and reheating a cooked protein such as Canadian Bacon. This application can be
served classically or assembled as a sandwich.
• Monte Cristo Panini: Illustrates the grilled or Panini Style sandwich eliminating the
need for a Panini press.
• Stuffed Mushrooms: Presents the speed and versatility using a variety of traditional
restaurant accessories to prepare and serve appetizers.
• Salmon Saltimbocca: Showcases “good Food Fast” as a complete meal for
maximum day part coverage.
E3 Recipes:
• Cinnamon Rolls: Demonstrates the ability to cook fresh pastries. This application
can be executed as a cook and merchandise or cook and serve.
• Breakfast Skillet: Illustrates the complete meal as a breakfast offering eliminating
the need for multiple pieces of equipment.
• TBLAST Wrap: Presents the speed of serving lunch, hand held or ‘Grab n Go”
snacks using signature features of a local chain restaurant.
• Ribs & Fries Retherm: Showcases “Good Food Fast” as a complete meal for
maximum day-part coverage as well as “speed scratch” and convenience product
execution.
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TOP Reasons to Spec Merrychef Speed Ovens
(See Merrychef Competitive Handbook for Turbochef comparisons)
1. Patented Planer Plume Technology (e2, e6): Patented Planer Plume technology offers
superior heat transfer method by directing air into planes which collide above the food surface
and then drawn around the food.
- Saves up to 33% in energy compared to competitive models.
- Quieter cooking performance over competitive models.
- Superior air and temperature circulation improves food quality.
2. Superior Dual Technology Design (e4): Merrychef’s combination of “Convection Heat”, top
and bottom “Air Impingement” and side to side “Microwave Heat” is a more effective air and
temperature heat transfer resulting in superior food quality.
3. Exclusive easyToUCH touch screen controls offers more standard features: All
Merrychef models offers the same simple, easy to use “easyToUCH” touch screen controls
resulting in:
- Easy Manual Cooking.
- Easy Recipe Programming.
- Easy “One Touch” picture icon operation.
- Easy cookbook recipe access.
- Easy “One Touch” favorite recipe access (Press n Go).
- Easy on screen step by step cleaning instructions.
- Easy and superior built-in self diagnostics.
4. Exclusive MenuConnect PC Recipe Software:
- Allows recipe changes to be made on your computer, and then updated to Merrychef
Oven via USB memory stick.
5. Simple to Use Cleaning Icon with “On-Screen’ Cleaning Instructions.
- Step by step “On Screen” instructions simplify and speed up cleaning.
- Fewer parts to take out of oven to clean compared to competitive models.
6. Standard with Internal and External Filters which extends life of the oven.
- Exclusive external filter interlock prevents operation until filter is in place.
- Internal Filters extends life of unit and internal components.
7. Exclusive “Air Curtain” Safety Shield.
- Prevents burns from steam and heat escaping when door is opened.
8. Uniform design across product line.
- Standardized operation, maintenance and replacement parts with all models reduce
training and maintenance costs.
9. Superior before and after sale support:
- Factory trained and certified rep network and Field Marketing Managers.
- Superior factory trained chefs and local culinary network.
- Extensive Manitowoc “Star Certified” Authorized Service Agency network.
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E4 Demo Recipes
E3 Demo Recipes
E4, E3 Demo Recipes
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Eggs Benedict Traditional or Breakfast Sandwich
1 Each (or 2 for Sandwich Application) English Muffin, Split for Toasting Utensil: Egg Rings, Pan, Basket
2 Each Eggs, Whole, Placed in Forms Yield: 2
1 T Spinach and Tomato Placed below Eggs Stage 1 (Time|Fan|Mic) 1:00/80%/80%
2 oz Canadian Bacon, Ham or Roast Beef, Sliced, Placed on Pan Stage 2 (Time|Fan|Mic)
2 t Cheese, Feather Shred Sprinkled over Eggs Stage 3 (Time|Fan|Mic)
Monte Cristo Panini
4 Each Cinnamon Swirl Bread Slices Utensil: High Rack
1 oz Each Bacon, Ham, Turkey, Swiss-Slices Yield: 2
1 oz Dijonaise Stage 1 (Time|Fan|Mic) 1:00/50%/80%
Build Sandwiches and Prepare Closed. Stage 2 (Time|Fan|Mic)
Stage 3 (Time|Fan|Mic)
Stuffed Mushrooms
3-5 Each Stuffed Mushrooms Utensil: Casserole Pan
Boursin-Parmesan Cheese Stuffing Yield: 1 Portion
Fresh Tomatoes, Shallots, Thyme, Butter Stage 1 (Time|Fan|Mic) 2:00/50%/50%
Fresh Herbs, Chopped Stage 2 (Time|Fan|Mic)
Prepare Sauce and Mushrooms in Dish. Garnish with Fresh Herbs Stage 3 (Time|Fan|Mic)
Salmon Saltimbocca
5 oz Raw Salmon Wrapped in Prosciutto and Sage Utensil: 1/4 Sheet/Parchment
3 oz Fresh Green Beans Yield: 1
3 oz Ready Rice Stage 1 (Time|Fan|Mic) 2:00/75%/70%
Place Green Beans and Rice in Parchment Paper and Wrap. Stage 2 (Time|Fan|Mic)
Prepare Complete Meal and Serve Stage 3 (Time|Fan|Mic)
Oven Preheat 475F
Oven Preheat 475F
Oven Preheat 500F
Oven Preheat 475F
Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls, Refrigerated Pack Utensil: 8-inch Cake Pan
Cinnamon Rolls
Yield: 8
Stage 1 (Time|Fan|Mic) :45/10%/100%
Stage 2 (Time|Fan|Mic) :45/10%/75%
Stage 3 (Time|Fan|Mic) :30/10%/0%
Breakfast Skillet
1/4 Cup Potato, Precooked Utensil: Casserole Pan or Dish
1/4 Cup Veg Medley-Peppers, Mushrooms, Onions Yield: 1
1/4 Cup Sausage, Precooked and Medium Dice Stage 1 (Time|Fan|Mic) 2:00/50%/50%
1 Each Whole Egg Stage 2 (Time|Fan|Mic)
1 T Cheese as Desired, Shredded Stage 3 (Time|Fan|Mic)
TBLAST Wrap
2 each 8" Wheat Tortillas Utensil: Solid Basket or 1/4 Tray
1 oz each Bacon, Turkey, Swiss, Avocado Slices Yield: 2
Salad Garnish Stage 1 (Time|Fan|Mic) 1:00/70%/100%
Stage 2 (Time|Fan|Mic)
Stage 3 (Time|Fan|Mic)
Ribs and Fries Retherm
1/2 Rack of Baby Back Ribs, Precooked and Sauced Utensil: 1/4 Tray
5 oz FF, Frozen Yield: 1/2 Rack
Honey Mustard Cole Slaw Stage 1 (Time|Fan|Mic) 1:00/10%/70%
Stage 2 (Time|Fan|Mic) 1:00/50%/30%
Stage 3 (Time|Fan|Mic)
Oven Preheat 500F
Oven Preheat 500F
Oven Preheat 500F
Oven Preheat 500F
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More MerryChef E4 Recipe Guidelines
Recipe And Method: Programming: 4 E4 Picture:
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BREAKFAST ITEMS
Toast/Bagel
Sliced Bread or Bagel Utensil: Rack
Yield: 1 Portion
Stage 1 (Time|Fan|Mic) :20/100%/0%
Stage 2 (Time|Fan|Mic)
Stage 3 (Time|Fan|Mic)
Omelet/Frittata
4 oz Liquid Egg, Chilled and Mixed with following: Utensil: Casserole Pan
1 T Bacon, Precooked, Sliced and Chilled Yield: 1 Portion
1 T Herbs, such as Parsley or Chive Stage 1 (Time|Fan|Mic) 1:10/90%/100%
1 oz Cheese, Feather Shred Stage 2 (Time|Fan|Mic)
Garnish with Fresh Herb and Tomato Salad Stage 3 (Time|Fan|Mic)
Eggs Benedict Traditional or Breakfast Sandwich
1 Each (or 2 for Sandwich Application) English Muffin, Split for Toasting Utensil: Egg Rings, Pan, Basket
2 Each Eggs, Whole, Placed in Forms Yield: 2
1 T Spinach and Tomato Placed below Eggs Stage 1 (Time|Fan|Mic) 1:00/80%/80%
2 oz Canadian Bacon, Ham or Roast Beef, Sliced, Placed on Pan Stage 2 (Time|Fan|Mic)
2 t Cheese, Feather Shred Sprinkled over Eggs Stage 3 (Time|Fan|Mic)
Breakfast Ranchero Skillet
1/4 Cup Potato, Precooked Utensil: Casserole Pan or Dish
1/4 Cup Veg Medley-Peppers, Mushrooms, Onions, Medium Dice Quantity 1
1/4 Cup Sausage, Precooked and Medium Dice Stage 1 (Time|Fan|Mic) 2:00/75%/60%
1 Each Whole Egg Stage 2 (Time|Fan|Mic)
1 T Cheese as Desired, Shredded Stage 3 (Time|Fan|Mic)
Breakfast Cristo Panini, Refrigerated
4 Each Cinnamon Swirl Bread Slices Utensil: High Rack
1 T Maple Mayo and Raisin Jam Quantity 2
1 Oz Each Bacon, Ham, Turkey, Swiss-Slices Stage 1 (Time|Fan|Mic) 1:00/50%/80%
1 T Lemon and Blueberry Compote Stage 2 (Time|Fan|Mic)
Stage 3 (Time|Fan|Mic)
Shirred Eggs
1 T Ham or Bacon, Small Dice Utensil: Dish or Crock
1 T Tomato Quantity 1
1 T Green Onion or Fresh Herbs, Chopped Stage 1 (Time|Fan|Mic) 1:10/50%/80%
1 T Cheese, Feather Shred Stage 2 (Time|Fan|Mic)
1 Each Whole Egg Stage 3 (Time|Fan|Mic)
Eggs Strata, Savory
Custard Base Utensil: Crock
Bread, Sliced Quantity 1
Sofrito Stage 1 (Time|Fan|Mic) 2:30/10%/50%
Bacon Stage 2 (Time|Fan|Mic)
Cheese Stage 3 (Time|Fan|Mic)
Mini Crustless Quiche
4 oz Liquid Egg, Chilled and Mixed with following: Utensil: Muffin Forms
1 t Each Peppers-Onions-Mushrooms, Precooked Yield: 6 Portion
1 T Chicken-Apple Sausage, Precooked, Diced and Chilled Stage 1 (Time|Fan|Mic) 2:00/75%/60%
1 oz Cheese, Feather Shred Stage 2 (Time|Fan|Mic)
Herb Garnish or Choice Stage 3 (Time|Fan|Mic)
Oven Preheat 500F
Oven Preheat 500F
Oven Preheat 475F
Oven Preheat 475F
Oven Preheat 475F
Oven Preheat 475F
Oven Preheat 475F
Oven Preheat 500F
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