Rational VarioCookingCenter 112T, VarioCookingCenter 112L Original Operating Instructions

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VarioCookingCenter

Original operating instructions

Dear Customer,

Congratulations on your new VarioCookingCenter

. Thanks to the immediately

understandable visual operating concept, you will achieve excellent cooking success very quickly with your VarioCookingCenter

, with practically no teaching or time-consuming user

training courses required. In VarioCooking Control

mode you simply select the food to be cooked and your desired cooking result at the push of a button - and that's it! There is no need for conventional settings such as cooking temperature and time or constant monitoring.

In manual mode, all the basic functions of the VarioCookingCenter

are available. With Programming/Save mode you can create your own cooking programs. As an end customer, we give a 24-month warranty from the date of initial installation, provided that you have correctly completed the warranty registration in full. The General Terms and Conditions of the manufacturer shall apply. The warranty excludes seals, glass damage and damage resulting from incorrect installation, use, maintenance and repair. To be able to make extensive use of the many possibilities and benefits of your

VarioCookingCenter

, we recommend that you read these operating instructions thoroughly and keep them on hand at all times. You can also view the operating instructions by clicking on the ? button on your device.

We hope you have fun with your new VarioCookingCenter

FRIMA

We reserve the right to make technical changes in the interest of progress!

Dealer: Installer:

installed on:

Unit number: 

Contents

Explanation of the pictograms in the operating instructions 8

Safety instructions 9

General safety instructions 9

Safety information during use 9

Safety instructions for deep frying 9

Care, inspection, maintenance and repair 13

Care 13

Inspection, maintenance and repair 13

Liability 13

Notes on using your unit 15

Working parts (VarioCookingCenter ® 112T, 112L) 15

Working parts (VarioCookingCenter ® 112, 211, 311) 15

General notes on use 17

Working with the core temperature probe 18

Working with the hand shower 21

Operating instructions 22

Touchscreen and dial 22

Start level display 23

Explanation of the buttons 24

Filling volumes in the pan 31

Help function 35

Overview of the cooking modes 36

Precondition 37

VarioCooking Control ® mode 40

Buttons and pictograms in VarioCooking Control ® mode 40

Info button 43

Example 1: Braised beef 44

Contents

Example 2: Boil pasta 47

Top 10 49

Manual mode 50

Buttons and pictograms in Manual mode 50

Boil 52

Boiling with PowerBoost TM 53

Delta-T cooking 54

Pressure cooking (optional, not 112T, 112L) 56

Pan fried 59

Deep fried 61

Time setting or continuous operation 64

Preheat 64

Cooking with baskets 66

Working with the core temperature probe 68

Programming/Save mode 70

Buttons in Programming/Save mode 70

Programming/Save - VarioCooking Control ® mode 74

Programming/Save - Manual mode 76

Start / test program 78

Change program 79

Save while in operation 81

Delete program 82

Copy program 83

Key lock 84

MyVCC appliance conﬁguration 85

MyVCC - Favourites 86

Contents

MyVCC - Settings 87

Language 87

Date and time 87

Cooking time format 89

Realtime format 89

Temperature unit 90

Display brightness 90

MyVCC - Acoustics 91

Master volume 91

Keypad sound 91

Keypad sound volume 91

Loading/action request 91

Programme step end 91

End of cooking time 91

Process interruption/error found 91

Acoustics factory setting 91

MyVCC - System Management 93

Download HACCP data 93

Download information data 95

Download service data 97

Download program 98

Upload program 98

Delete all programs 98

Download profile 100

Upload profile 100

Download image 102

Upload images 102

Contents

Delete all own images 102

MyVCC network settings 104

IP address 104

Advanced settings for ConnectedCooking 104

MyVCC ConnectedCooking 106

Registering the appliance 106

ConnectedCooking settings 106

Download profile 108

Upload profile 108

Software update 110

Automatic dimming 112

Loading retention time 113

MyVCC - Expert Settings 114

Pre-program start time 114

VarioClose (for model 112L only) 114

MyVCC - MyDisplay 117

Activate/change profile 117

Upload profile 117

Download profile 117

Edit profile 117

Add new profile 117

MyVCC - MyDisplay - Example 125

MyVCC - Service 135

Information on appliance type/software 135

ChefLine 135

Service hotline 135

Cleaning 137

Contents

Interim cleaning 137

Basic cleaning 139

Service reports 140

Before you call customer service 144

Domestic appliances 146

Unit accessories 147

Explanation of the pictograms in the operating instructions

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Danger!

Immediately hazardous situation which may result in severe injury or death.

Warning!

A possibly hazardous situation that may result in severe injury or even death.

Caution!

A possibly hazardous situation that may result in minor injury.

Danger of explosion! Danger of fire! Danger of burns!

Danger of injury!

Please read the manual carefully prior to initial startup.

Attention: Damage may be caused if this is ignored.

Handy tips for everyday use.

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General safety instructions

Keep these operating instructions in a place that is accessible at all times to everyone who will be using the unit. The safety guidelines can also be displayed by pressing the "?" button in the device display. The unit must not be used by children, people with limited physical, sensory or mental abilities or anyone who lacks experience and/or the necessary knowledge unless such people are supervised by a person who is responsible for safety. Operate using hands only. Damage caused by the use of pointed, sharp or other objects will invalidate the warranty. We recommend regular training of your staff to avoid the risk of accident or damage to the unit. Operators must also receive regular safety instruction.

Warning!

Check before switching on and using every day

- Before using the unit for cooking, ensure that there are no cleaning agent residues in the pan.

- Remove all objects which have been placed on the unit

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Warning!

- Do not store any easily flammable substances near the unit – Danger of fire!

- Food that contains easily flammable substances must not be cooked. Substances with a

low flashpoint can ignite spontaneously - Danger of fire!

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Warning!

The VarioCookingCenter

must only be set up and installed in compliance with the local regulations by qualified and authorised personnel who have received product-specific training.

- Incorrect installation, servicing, maintenance, cleaning or modifications to the unit may result in damage, injury or death. Read these operating instructions carefully before you start to use the unit.

- Only use this unit for cooking food in commercial kitchens. Any other use is not intended and is therefore considered dangerous.

- Cleaning agents and the associated accessories may only be used for the purpose described in this manual. Any other use is not intended and is therefore considered dangerous.

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Safety information during use

Warning!

- This equipment is designed for commercial catering purpose and will generate significant heat. Hot surfaces will cause burns. A hazaed and risk assessment must be undertaken by owners and all operators made aware of these.

- Only take hold of baskets, the lifting arm and other objects in or over the hot pan while wearing heatproof clothing – Danger of burns!

- The pan contains hot or boiling water – Danger of burns!

- Open the unit cover carefully - hot vapour may escape - Danger of burns!

- Vapours can escape when the lid is closed - Danger of burns

- Tilt the pan carefully in order to avoid spillage – Danger of slipping and burns!

- When pressure cooking (option, not 112T, 112L), observe the minimum ﬁll levels

allowed to build up the pressure and the maximum ﬁll levels allowed (see the "Operating instructions - Fill levels" section) - Danger of scalding if the contents foam up or spray out when you open the cover.

- VitroCeran (option, not 112T, 112L) can be hot – Danger of burns!

- Do not use pots or pans with handles on the VitroCeran (option, not 112T, 112L) . Danger

of tipping when the cover is closed and when the pan is moved – Danger of burns!

- Do not place any cooking utensils or aluminium containers etc. on the VitroCeran (option, not 112T, 112L) while it is still hot – Danger of burns!

- Do not use the VitroCeran (option, not 112T, 112L) as a storage area – Danger of burns!

- Observe the maximum and minimum filling heights allowed in the pan for each of the

cooking modes. There is a danger of fire or scalding if the pan is used incorrectly (if the limits are exceeded or undershot).

- Do not fill cold water into the preheated empty pan – Danger of burns and scalding!

- The external temperature of the unit may be higher than 60 °C. Only touch the control

elements of the unit - Danger of burns!

- Mobile units must not be moved until the pan is completely empty to ensure that no liquid spills out - Danger of slipping and burns.

For the mobile use of Variomobil

: Cover the container if it contains liquids to ensure that

no liquid spills out - Danger of slipping and burns.

- Use a sufficiently wide collecting container when draining – Danger of slipping and burns.

- Never pre-heat the empty pan without supervision.

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Warning!

- There is a danger of injury when moving the cover, locking (for pressure cooking, not 112T, 112L) or tilting the pan.

- If there are sudden movements when closing or opening the cover, please open the cover carefully and do not activate the lock. Immediately inform your Service partner. In this case the following warning sign must be attached to the unit order to inform all users. Warning! Cover mechanism defective. Do not move the cover! – Danger of injury!

- Do not place any objects on the cover or in its swivelling range.

- If mobile units are not to be moved, the wheel locking brakes must be applied. Units may

roll away on uneven floors – Danger of injury!

- Do not operate the unit in pressure mode (option) if it is mounted on rollers (option) Danger of injury!

Oil carts, basket carts, VarioMobil

and units mounted on rollers may tip over during

transport on an inclined plane or threshold – Danger of injury!

When installing the VarioCookingCenter

112T, 112L with screwed-on feet a pinch point

is created at the basin leading edge - risk of injury

- Position the core temperture sensor on the lid. Please ensure that the point is not protruding - danger of injury!

- Do not allow the lever of the pan vent (112T, 112L) to snap back, as hot water or oil may splash - danger of burning!

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Safety instructions for deep frying

Danger!

- Do not extinguish burning fat and oil with water – Danger of explosion!

- Do not add water to fat – Danger of explosion!

- Do not use the hand shower when working with hot oil - Danger of explosion!

- Only use the VitroCeran (option, not 112T, 112L) if it is secured by the frame or with the

bain-marie (see the "Unit accessories" section). Make sure that no liquid sprays into the pan - Danger of explosion!

- Do not use pots or pans with handles on the VitroCeran (option, not 112T, 112L) or place on the user console. Danger of tipping when the cover is closed and when the pan is moved – Danger of explosion!

- Do not drain any oil through the integrated basin outlet - risk of explosion!

- If hot oil is drained through the basin outlet, damage can be made to the structure. No

liability is assumed for this.

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Warning!

- Regularly check the quality of the oil. Old oil may ignite - Danger of fire!

- When using solid fat this is to be melted in the deep-fry mode at a temperature of 50 °C.

Close the device lid during the melting process.

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Warning!

- The oil is hot in deep frying mode – Danger of burns!

- Do not exceed the minimum and maximum ﬁll levels allowed (see pan mark 'min oil'

and 'max oil') when deep frying - Danger of burns from spitting oil!

- Baskets and lifting bars are hot - Danger of burns!

- Use the oil cart (see the "Unit accessories" section) or another sufficiently wide drip

container to empty the pan. Position it so as to avoid spills - Danger of burns!

- Tilt the pan carefully in order to avoid spillage – Danger of slipping and burns!

- Hot oil may spit out as you are emptying the pan - Danger of burns!

- Observe the recommended load sizes given in the application manual (which can be called

up by pressing the "?" button) - Danger of burns!

- Oil foams up and spits particularly badly when you lower large quantities of wet food into it - Danger of burns!

- The external temperature of the unit may be higher than 60 °C. Only touch the control elements of the unit - Danger of burns!

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Care

In order to maintain the quality of the stainless steel, for hygienic reasons ant to prevent interruptions to operation, the unit must be cleaned daily.

Warning!

If the unit is not cleaned, or is not sufficiently cleaned, fat deposits and/or food residues in the pan may ignite – Danger of fire!

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Warning!

Cleaning – Aggressive chemical agents – Danger of chemical burn! Wear the correct protective clothing, gloves, goggles and a mask.

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- Clean your unit before using it for the first time.

- Clean your accessories before using them for the first time.

- For longer breaks in operation (e.g. overnight), leave the pan valve open and do not close the cover fully.

- Do not use sharp or pointed tools to clean the pan.

- Do not use high pressure cleaners for cleaning.

- Do not use hydrochloric acid sulphurous or other oxygen-consuming substances to clean the unit and its accessories since this can damage the passive layer of the chrome nickel steel and discolour the unit or accessories.

- If necessary, boil a little diluted vinegar in the pan to remove limescale or discolouration ("rainbow colours" after boiling). Then drain off the vinegary water and rinse thoroughly with fresh water.

- Regularly unscrew, remove and clean the pan valve (see the "Cleaning" section).

- Follow any instructions on the packaging of the cleaning agent.

- Refer to the ”Cleaning” section for the cleaning sequence.

- Only use abrasive cleaning aids on the inside of the pan. All other surfaces are sensitive to scratches.

- Avoid salt deposits on stainless steel surfaces. When adding salt, dissolve it quickly by stirring. Remove residues by thoroughly rinsing with fresh water.

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Inspection, maintenance and repair

Danger – high voltage

- Inspection, maintenance and repair work must only be carried out by trained and qualified personnel.

- For cleaning, inspection, maintenance and repair work, the unit must be disconnected from the power supply.

- For mobile units, the freedom of movement must be restricted so that there can be no damage to the power cables, water pipes or drain pipes if the unit is moved. If the unit is moved, it must be ensured that the power cables and water and drain pipes are correctly disconnected. If the unit is returned to its original position, the movement locks and the power cables and water and drain pipes must be correctly attached. Attention: The unit

must be levelled horizontally again!

- Your unit should be serviced at least once a year by an authorised service partner to ensure that it remains in perfect technical condition.

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Liability

Installations and repairs that are not carried out by authorised specialists or using original spare parts, and any technical change that is not approved by the manufacturer will invalidate the manufacturer’s warranty and product liability. Furthermore, the General Terms and Conditions of the Manufacturer shall apply.

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Working parts (VarioCookingCenter

112T, 112L)

Rating plate

(with all the important data such as power consumption, voltage, number of phases and frequency along with the unit type, unit number and weight)

Control panel

Central dial

Unit cover

Cover handle

Hand shower (with retraction

mechanism)

VarioDose

Core temperature probe ·

Lifting arm hook

Pan valve

Pan

Steam nozzles

Pan valve lever

VarioCookingCenter® 112T, 112L

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Working parts (VarioCookingCenter

112, 211, 311)

Rating plate

(with all the important data such as power consumption, voltage, number of phases and frequency along with the unit type, unit number and weight)

Control panel

Central dial

Unit cover

Cover handle

Cover for the electronic components

Hand shower (with retraction

mechanism)

VarioDose

VitroCeran (option)

Unit feet (height-adjustable)

Socket 1N A C 230V

Core temperature probe ·

Lifting arm hook

Interlock for pressure cooking (option)

Pan valve

Pan

Steam nozzles

VarioCookingCenter® 112, 112T without 9, 11

VarioCookingCenter® 211 / 311 are identical

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General notes on use

- Avoid having heat sources (e.g. grill plates, deep-fat fryers etc.) near the unit.

- The room temperature must be greater than 5 °C when operating the unit. At lower ambient temperatures, you must heat the unit to a temperature above 5 °C before starting it.

- In normal mode, the noise level of the unit is less than 70 dB.

- Only use genuine heatproof accessories made by the unit manufacturer.

- Always clean accessories before use.

- For longer breaks in operation (e.g. free days) switch off the water and power supply to the unit.

- The water inlets (hand shower and VarioDose) must be used regularly to prevent water stagnating in the pipes and germs forming. If they are not used for more than three days or after the unit has been transported, we recommend flushing the VarioDose and the hand shower with about 10 litres of water (depending on the length of the pipe.

- Check that there are no food residues in the area of the pan valve.

- Do not dispose of this unit in the domestic waste or local collection point. We will be happy to help you with the disposal of your unit.

Maximum load size for each unit size

VarioCookingCenter

112/112T: 15 kg per pan

VarioCookingCenter

112L: 25 kg per pan

VarioCookingCenter

211: 100 kg

VarioCookingCenter

311: 150 kg

Exceeding the maximum load sizes can result in damage to the unit. Observe the specified maximum load sizes for food given in the application manual (which can be called up by pressing the "?" button).  No deep-frozen products may be thawed or stored in the pan or on the console terminal.  NB: We wish to point out that storing and thawing food in a non-heated cooking area is not advisable for reasons of hygiene.

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Working with the core temperature probe

Caution!

The core temperature probe may be hot. Only pick it up wearing heatproof clothing.

Caution!

When you set the core temperature probe, protect your arms and hands against the tip of the probe - risk of injury.

Insert the core temperature probe into the thickest point of your food to be cooked. The needle must pass through the middle of the food. You will find a detailed description of the optimum positioning of the core temperature probe in the application manual (which can be viewed by pressing the "?" button).

When the core temperature probe is not in use, put it back in the place provided on the cover as shown (cable straight, tip of the probe turned to one side and attached to the cover).

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We do not accept any responsibility for any damage resulting from improper use or positioning of the core temperature probe.

When the core temperature probe is not in use, put it back in the place provided on the cover as shown - risk of damage. Do not allow the core temperature probe to hang out of the pan – risk of damage. Remove the core temperature probe from the food before you remove the food from the pan risk of damage.

If, at the beginning of a cooking process, the core temperature probe is hotter than the core temperature set (e.g. because it was in the frying oil during preheating), allow it to cool before putting it into food. Please ensure that it is dry if it comes into contact with oil - risk of burning!

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Maximal socket power

Appliance max. Power Fuse

VarioCookingCenter

112 (not 112T,

112L)

2.3 kW 10 A

VarioCookingCenter

211/311

3.6 kW 16 A

Unit weights

Appliance without pressure

option

with pressure option

112T 99 kg not available 112 168 kg 186 kg 112L 132 kg not available 211 195 kg 223 kg 311 251 kg 279 kg

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Working with the hand shower

- Pull out the hose and press the actuating knob to use the hand shower.

- The hand shower retracts automatically.

- Always allow the hand shower to slide back slowly and in a controlled manner.

Warning!

Do not use the hand shower when working with oil (deep frying). Close the plug socket cover before using the hand shower!

Pulling the hand shower out sharply beyond the maximum available length will damage the hose. Make sure that the hand shower hose is fully rewound after use.

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Touchscreen and dial

Your unit has a touchscreen. You can make settings on your unit by just touching it lightly with your finger.

Press a button to activate it. The active state is identified by the flashing red border.

In the active state, you can make settings with the central dial.

Alternatively you can make settings by moving/dragging the slider.

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    Your setting is accepted when you press the button or the central dial or after 4 seconds have elapsed.

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Start level display

On/Off switch

Manual Mode

Boiling

Pan fried

Deep fried

VarioCooking Control® mode

Top 10

Meat

Fish

Vegetables and Side Dishes

Egg dishes

Soups + sauces

Milk / Desserts

Finishing

and Service

Other function

Programming/Save mode

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Explanation of the buttons

Home button: Returns to the start level (hold key down)

MyVCC unit configuration (model 112/112T/112L)

My VCC unit configuration (model 112/112T/112L) shows that a new software update is available (Ethernet option). Press the button and then select the "system administration" button to apply an update.

Pan selection button grey: Switches to the display view for the left-hand pan (model 112/112T/112L)

Pan selection button with red border: A cooking process is running in the left-hand pan (display view for right-hand pan is active). If action is required on the left-hand side, the border flashes (model 112/112T/112L).

Function button: Shows the buttons for operating the unit components such as cover, pan, VarioDose, pan valve and VitroCeran plate (optional, not 112T/112L)

Back button: Exits the process or jumps to the higher level.

MyVCC unit configuration (model 211/311)

My VCC unit configuration (model 211, 311) shows that a new software update is available (Ethernet option only). Press the button and then select the "system administration" button to apply an update.

Pan selection button red: Display view the right-hand pan is active (model 112/112T/112L)

Help function

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Buttons when function button is pressed

The cover is closed by pressing and holding the button. On the model 112/112T/112L, the cover must be closed manually.

The cover is opened by pressing the button. Pressing the button again stops the movement. On the model 112/112T/112L, the cover must be opened manually.

If the "VarioClose" setting has been activated (model 112L only), one other button will appear. This lowers the cover mechanically in order to be able to reach the handle to close the cover when placed high up. After 3 seconds, the cover will reopen completely if the cover was not closed.

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Caution!

If there are sudden movements when closing or opening the cover, please open the cover carefully and do not activate the lock. Inform your Service partner immediately. In this case the following warning sign must be attached to the unit order to inform all users: Warning! Cover mechanism defective. Do not move the cover! - Risk of injury! Do not place any objects on the cover or in its swivelling range - risk of injury!

Caution!

Open the appliance cover with care. Vapours can escape - risk of burning!

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The pan is lowered by pressing and holding the button. The pan must be fully lowered before you can start a cooking mode.

After pressing the "Lower pan" button, another "Lower pan auto" button will appear. If this is pressed, the pan will automatically be lowered fully (model 112, 112T, 112L only).  The pan in models 211 and 311 will lower automatically to 10°. The "Lower pan" button can then be pressed again and the pan lowered completely.

This option will only appear (model 211/311 only) if the pan has been automatically lowered to 10°. Now press the "Lower pan" button to lower the pan completely.

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Caution!

Do not place any objects under the pan or in its swivelling range. - Risk of injury!

The pan is raised by pressing and holding the button. This is not possible until the cover is fully open.

Attention! If the lifting arm is in use, it must first be removed manually!

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Caution!

Tilt the pan carefully in order to avoid spillage – Danger of slipping and burns! Use a sufficiently wide collecting container when draining – Danger of slipping and burns.

We recommend our accessories VarioMobil

and oil cart for this.

VarioDose cold

VarioDose warm (optional, not112T/112L)

The VarioDose function allows precisely measured water to be added directly to the pan. Press the button and then set the volume of water using the central dial. Filling and counting down of the number of litres starts when you press the button, the dial or after 4 seconds. Pressing the dial again stops the inflow before the set number of litres has been reached.

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Maximum ﬁlling volumes with the VarioDose

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112/112T: 14 litres

per pan VarioCookingCenter

112L: 25 litres per

pan VarioCookingCenter

211: 100 litre

VarioCookingCenter

311: 150 litre

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The pan valve is opened by pressing the button. Holding the button down helps to avoid the pan vent from opening unintentionally. It cannot be opened if the temperature in the pan is too high . It can be opened again after the pan has cooled down. When you select deep frying , the pan valve can only be opened if the pan is fully tilted. On model 112T/112L the pan valve is opened manually using the pan valve lever.

The pan valve is closed by pressing the button. The pan valve is automatically closed when you select a process or a manual cooking mode. On model 112T/112L the pan valve is closed manually using the pan valve lever.

On the VarioCookingCenter

112T/112L the integrated pan outlet is opened and closed manually by operating the pan valve lever. If the pan valve is opened during or after deep-frying an acoustic warning signal is sounded and the pan valve is to be closed again immediately. Hot oil is to be emptied by tipping it over the pan lip and by following the applicable guidelines accordingly.

Do not use the hand shower when working with oil (deep frying)!

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The VitroCeran (optional, not 112T, 112L) is started by pressing the button. You can then set 6 different heating levels using the central dial.

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VitroCeran (optional, not 112T, 112L): Stage 1 minimum

VitroCeran (optional, not 112T, 112L): Stage 6 maximum

Caution!

VitroCeran (optional, not 112T, 112L) can get very hot - risk of burning! Do not use steel pots or pans the VitroCeran (optional, not 112T, 112L) or place on the user console. Danger of tipping when the cover is closed and when the pan is moved - risk of buring! Do not place any cooking utensils or aluminium containers etc. on the VitroCeran (optional, not 112T, 112L) while it is still hot - risk of burning! Do not use the VitroCeran (optional, not 112T, 112L) as a storage area - risk of scalding! If the VitroCeran (optional, not 112T, 112L) is cracked or broken, disconnect the unit or the elements from the mains immediately - risk of injury!

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Filling volumes in the pan

For your safety, always observe the filling limits as indicated by the marks in the pan.

112/112T 112L

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211 311

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General ﬁll levels

Unit type Permitted

Minimum ﬁll level

Maximum ﬁll level

Fill level

112/112T 3 litres 14 litres 112L 6 litres 25 litres 211 20 litres 100 litres 311 30 litres 150 litres

Unit type Permitted

Minimum ﬁll level

of oil

Maximum ﬁll level

Fill level of oil*

112/112T 4 litres 9 litres* 112L 8 litres 14 litres* 211 30 litres 35 litres* 311 45 litres 49 litres*

* Basically, the maximum permissible filling quantities as per DIN 18869-6 must be observed. With the VarioCookingCenter

311, only fill with cold oil up to the "MIN" mark (45 litres). The oil will automatically reach the "MAX" mark (49 litres) due to the expansion of the oil at the operating temperature. This complies with the safety regulations and this quantity of oil can easily be stored and transported in the oil cart.

Fill level for boiling with baskets

Unit type Permitted ﬁll level

for boiling with

baskets

112/112T 10 litres 112L 18 litres 211 60 litres 311 90 litres

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Fill levels for pressure cooking (optional, not 112T, 112L) The pressure is built up through the evaporation of water. Make sure that there is sufficient free water in the pan that is not absorbed by the food during cooking.

Unit type Permitted

Minimum ﬁll level

for pressure

cooking

Maximum ﬁll level

Fill level

for pressure cooking

112 2 litres 14 litres 211 20 litres 80 litres 311 30 litres 100 litres

Unit type Maximum load

size

112/112T 15 kg/pan 112L 25 kg/pan 211 100 kg 311 150 kg

Maximum load size of the accessory baskets

The maximum load size of the accessory baskets depends on the food involved. See application manual.

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Caution!

Observe the maximum and minimum ﬁll levels in the pan for each of the cooking modes. There is a risk of fire or burning if the pan is used incorrectly (if the levels are too high or too low)!

Exceeding the maximum load sizes allowed can result in damage to the unit.

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Help function

To make simple and efficient use of the many possibilities of your unit, there are detailed operating instructions and an application manual with practical examples and useful tips stored on the unit. Press the "?" button to select the Help function.

Explanation of the buttons

Start the Help function

Display safety instructions

Scroll forward one page

Open the next section

Open the selection menu and select manual

Exit the help function

Scroll back one page

Open the previous section

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Overview of the cooking modes

When you switch the unit on or hold down the Home button, you go straight to the Start level. Here you can select the three cooking modes of

the VarioCookingCenter

VarioCooking

Control® mode

Manual mode Programming/

Save mode

When you press the Meat, Fish, Vegetables and Side Dishes, Egg Dishes, Soups and Sauces, Milk /

Desserts or Finishing

and Service button, the window for selecting the cooking processes in VarioCooking

Control

mode opens.

When you press the Boil, Pan-Fry or Deep Fry button, you switch to manual mode .  If you have a unit with the Non-deep frying option, the Deep Fry button is greyed out.

When you press the Programming button, you switch to Programming/ Save mode .

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Precondition

Precondition open cover

Please open the cover completely. This message appears if you select a process or a manual mode with the cover closed or not completely opened.



Open cover when using VarioClose (model 112L only)

Please press the "VarioClose" button to open the cover completely. This message appears when lowering the cover using "VarioClose" results in a power failure and you then select a process or manual mode.



Precondition lower pan

Please lower the pan completely. This message appears if you select a process or a manual mode with the pan not lowered completely.



Precondition lift pan

Please lift the pan completely This message appears when you have selected a frying process or manual frying last. After the pan has been lifted completely, the automatic water inlet flow VarioDose and the opening of the pan drain are activated again.



Precondition lift basket

Please open the cover completely. This message appears when the AutoLift function is activated and process has been left with the basket lowered.

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Opening the pan valve: temperature too high

Please allow the pan too cool down first. This message appears when the temperatures are too high for the pan valve to be opened.



Water inlet: temperature too high

Please allow the pan too cool down first. This message appears when pouring water in the basin is too dangerous due to a temperature that is too high (risk of burning).



Precondition unlock cover (optional, not 112T, 112L)

Please unlock the cover. This message appears when the cover is still locked after pressure-cooking.



Precondition pressure relief (optional, not 112T, 112L)

Please wait until the pressure has been completely relieved. This message appears when the pressure process has been cancelled prematurely.



Precondition close the basin outlet (112T, 112L)

Please close the basin valve This message appears if you select a process or a manual mode with an open basin valve. Move the pan valve lever slowly into the upper position. Do not let it snap - risk of burning!

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Warning "Close pan valve" (112T/112L)

Please close the pan valve immediately. This message appears if you open the pan valve during or after deep-frying. Lift the pan completely to empty all the oil before you reopen the pan valve.

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VarioCooking Control

mode

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In VarioCooking Control

mode you simply select the food to be cooked and your desired cooking result at the push of a button. Cooking time and temperature are constantly adjusted. The remaining time as currently calculated is displayed. You will find examples and useful notes in the application manual, which can be viewed by pressing the "?" button.

Buttons and pictograms in VarioCooking Control

mode

Cooking speed

Delta-T

Cooking time

Browning

Temperature

Core temperature probe

Basket

Chocolate variety

Core temperature/cooking level

Cooking level for Boil eggs

Size of food

Frying level

Food thickness

Type of meat

Viscosity

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Information and prompts during the cooking process

Preheat display

Water inlet display

Lower cover prompt

Lock lid prompt (option, not 112T, 112L)

Unlock lid prompt (option, not 112T, 112L)

Water bath temperature

Decompression display (option, not 112T, 112L)

Cooking step display

End of cooking step display

Power failure

Insert roasting rack prompt

Load prompt

Request to load chocolate in water bath

Deglaze prompt

Prompt to insert core temperature probe in food (in this case meat)

Request to insert the core temperature probe again.

Prompt to insert core temperature probe in cooking liquid

Request to insert the core temperature probe again.

Prompt to turn food (in this case fish)

Prompt to stir in

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Display of maximum ﬁll level for pressure cooking (option, not 112T, 112L) Model 112: 14 litres Model 211: 80 litres Model 311: 100 litre

Display emergency process if core temperature probe is not inserted or inserted incorrectly

Display of defective core temperature probe. Some processes cannot be selected. Consult a technician.

Prompt to stir in and insert core temperature probe    

Prompt to mix

Prompt to chop Kaiserschmarrn

Confirm / Yes button

Cancel / No button

Options following the end of cooking

Continue with time

Keep hot

Move core temperature probe

Reloading

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Info button

The Info button displays at any time the number of process steps that make up the current cooking process and any additional follow-up options that can be selected.

Cooking sequence display

 The cooking sequence "Pan-fry meat, Natural + Breaded" is illustrated below by way of example:

Preheat

Load

Insert probe

Pan fried (Turn over) Pan fried

New load

(Continue with time)

  

The information or prompts shown in the boxes represent the workflow for the cooking process. The adjacent buttons in this row show the options that are available when cooking has ended. If a box contains two different prompts, then the top or the bottom prompt will be display depending on how the cooking parameters are set. In the above example, the Load prompt is displayed if "thin" was selected as the thickness and Insert probe if "thick" was selected. The Turn over prompt in brackets and the Continue with time option are only displayed if "thick" or "thin" was selected.

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We shall briefly explain how to use it with reference to two examples. You will find lots more useful notes on how to prepare your food in the application manual (which can be called up by pressing the "?" button).

Example 1: Braised beef

step info/button instructions

1 Select the Meat product category.

Braise

Select the Braise preparation type.

Press the button and select the desired frying level.

Press the button and select the desired core temperature.

5 The unit heats up automatically.

Fry

Prompt to load and fry.

Fully seared?

Confirm in order to end the frying phase when the desired browning is reached.

8 Deglaze prompt.

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step info/button instructions

9 Prompt to insert core temperature probe.

Pressure cooking?

Select Pressure cooking (on units with the pressure cooking option, not 112T, 112L).

11 Lower cover prompt

Prompt to lock cover if you selected pressure (optional, not 112T, 112L).

Cooking step - hour glass and remaining time appear on display.

Prompt to unlock cover if you selected pressure (optional, not 112T, 112L).

End of cooking time - buzzer sounds and the total cooking time is displayed. Follow-up options may be selected.

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If it is recognised that the core temperature probe is not or incorrectly inserted, a signal is emitted and a message appears in the display prompting you to re-insert the core temperature probe.

Press the "Program" button to save your individual settings (see the "Programming/Save mode" section).

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Example 2: Boil pasta

step info/button instructions

Select the Vegetables and Side Dishes product category.

Boil pasta

Select the Boil pasta preparation type.

3 Select Cooking with/without basket.

Press the button and select the desired boiling behaviour.

Press the button and select the desired cooking time (as per the manufacturer's instructions).

The unit fills with water automatically if you selected with basket.

Filled?

Prompt to fill with water if you selected without basket.

7 The unit heats up automatically.

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step info/button instructions

8 Load prompt.

Cooking step - hour glass and remaining time appear on display.

End of cooking time - buzzer sounds and the total cooking time is displayed. Follow-up options may be selected.

Press the "Program" button to save your individual settings (see the "Programming/Save mode" section).

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Top 10 provides fast and direct access to your 10 most frequently used applications.

Press the VCC button in the start screen to access the Top 10.

No manual programs are displayed in the Top 10 .

Manual mode

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In Manual mode, all the basic functions of the VarioCookingCenter

are available:

Buttons and pictograms in Manual mode

Boil

Pan fried

Deep fried

Cooking temperature

Boiling temperature

Delta-T cooking

PowerBoost

Cooking time

Core temperature

Preheat

Continuous operation

Pressure cooking (optional, not 112T, 112L)

Cooking with baskets

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You can press the Cooking temperature button to call up the current data, such as the actual cooking temperature, actual core temperature and elapsed cooking time. The actual values are displayed continuously if you hold down the Cooking temperature button for 10 seconds. Press the Cooking temperature button again to return to the set values.

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Boil

In Boil cooking mode you can set a cooking temperature from 30 °C to boiling temperature . The basic setting of the unit is the boiling temperature.

step info/button instructions

1 Select Boil cooking mode.

Press the button and select the desired cooking temperature.

Press the button and select the desired cooking time.

Alternatively, press the button and select the desired core temperature.

-In Boil cooking mode you can select the additional functions PowerBoost

™

, Preheat, Continuous operation, Boil with baskets, Pressure cooking (option, not 112, 112L) and Delta-T cooking.

-If the lid is closed, the unit is heated to a maximum of 3 °C under boiling point even if a higher temperature has been set (prevention of pressure build-up).

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Boiling with PowerBoost

PowerBoost

allows you to fine-tune the boiling behaviour, from gently simmering to a rolling

boil. You can select one of the PowerBoost

levels from 1 to 6.

It can be selected in Boil manual cooking mode.

Press the button and turn the dial to the right beyond boiling temperature.

PowerBoost

level 1

gently simmering

PowerBoost

level 6

rolling boil

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Delta-T cooking

Delta-T cooking is particularly suitable for preparing meat. The delta temperature is the difference between the core temperature and the cooking cabinet temperature. The slow rise in the cooking cabinet temperature to the end of the cooking process at a constant differential from the core temperature means that the meat undergoes a slower and thus very gentle cooking process. Delta temperatures from 10 °C to 40 °C can be set.

It can be selected in Boil manual cooking mode.

step info/button instructions

1 Select Boil cooking mode.

2 Press the "Delta-T cooking" button.

25 ℃

Set the desired Delta temperature.

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step info/button instructions

Press the button and select the desired core temperature.

It is not possible to set the cooking time with Delta-T cooking.

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Pressure cooking (optional, not 112T, 112L)

The use of pressure cooking greatly shortens the cooking time. In VarioCooking Control

, you will find intelligent cooking processes with the pressure

cooking option that are perfectly matched to the food. We recommend the use of pressure cooking with these intelligent processes. You will find the details in the application manual, which can be viewed by pressing the "?" button.

Caution!

When pressure cooking, observethe minimum ﬁll levels required to build up the pressure and the maximum ﬁll levels (see label in the pan and the "Operating instructions - Fill levels" section) - risk of burning due to excessive foaming or spraying when opening the cover!



Minimum ﬁll level Model 112: 2 litres Model 211: 20 litres Model 311: 30 litres



Maximum ﬁll level Model 112: 14 litres Model 211: 80 litres Model 311: 100 litres



Do not use oil, milk or bound liquids when pressure cooking - risk of injury!

step info/button instructions

1 Select Boil cooking mode.

2 Press the "Pressure cooking" button.

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step info/button instructions

Press the button and select the desired cooking time. Note: No temperature can be set.

Alternatively, press the button and select the desired core temperature.

Press and hold down the "Lower cover" button or close the cover manually (112 model). Before closing the cover, make sure that the cover seal and the seal contact surface on the pan are clean and that there are no objects between the cover and edge of the pan.

The "Lock cover" button appears when the cover is fully closed. Press the hold down the button to lock the cover.

The pressure starts to build up as soon as the cover is locked. The time then starts to run.

The pressure is dissipated automatically after the time has elapsed or the set core temperature is reached.

The "Unlock cover" button appears when the pressure has dissipated. Press the hold down the button to unlock the cover.

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Caution!

Hot steam may escape when opening the cover after pressure cooking - risk of burning!

During cooking you can cancel pressure cooking by pressing and holding one of the home buttons for at least 4 seconds. Pressure cooking can also be cancelled by resetting the time to 00:00. The pressure dissipates automatically.  Carry out a cleaning cycle on the pressure system once a week by filling the minimum ﬁll level of water (112 : 2 litres; 211: 20 litres; 311: 30 litres) into the pre-cleaned pan and operating for 5 minutes in pressure mode.

If pressure cooking can no longer be selected, the button will be grayed out. Pressure cooking will only be available again once the temperature measuring system has been repaired.

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Pan fried

In Pan fry cooking mode you can set a pan temperature from 30 °C to 250 °C . The default setting for the unit is 200 ℃.

step info/button instructions

1 Select Pan fry cooking mode.

Press the button and select the desired pan temperature.

Press the button and select the desired cooking time.

Alternatively, press the button and select the desired core temperature.

In Pan fry cooking mode you can select the additional functions Preheat and Continuous operation. If the cover is closed, the pan will not heat to any more than 150 °C, even if a higher temperature is set (danger of damage).

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Caution!

Do not fill cold water into the preheated empty pan – risk of burning!

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Deep fried

In Deep fry cooking mode you can set an oil temperature from 30 °C to 180 °C . The default setting for the unit is 175 ℃.

Danger!

Do not extinguish burning fat and oil with water! Do not add water to fat. Do not use the hand shower when working with oil. Only use the VitroCeran (option) if it is secured by the frame or with the bain-marie (see the "Unit accessories" section). Make sure that no liquid sprays into the pan. Do not use pots or pans with handles on the VitroCeran. Danger of tipping when the cover is closed and when the pan is moved.

Warning!

Hot oil in Deep frying cooking mode! Do not exceed the minimum and maximum ﬁll levels when deep frying – risk of burning from spitting oil !



Minimum ﬁll level Model 112/112T: 4 litres Model 112L: 8 litres Model 211: 30 litres Model 311: 45 litres



Maximum ﬁll level Model 112/112T: 9 litres Model 112L: 14litres Model 211: 35 litres Model 311: 49 litres

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Warning!

The baskets and lifting arm are hot. Use the oil cart (see the "Unit accessories" section) or another sufficiently wide drip container to empty the pan. Position it so as to avoid spills. Tilt the pan carefully in order to avoid spillage – Danger of slipping and burns! Hot oil may spit out as you are emptying the pan. Observe the recommended load sizes given in the application manual (which can be called up by pressing the "?" button). Oil foams up and spits particularly badly when you lower large quantities of wet food into it. The external temperature of the unit may be higher than 60 °C. Only touch the control elements of the unit.

Warning!

Regularly check the quality of the oil. Old oil may catch fire.

step info/button instructions

1 Select Deep fry cooking mode.

Press the button and select the desired oil temperature.

Press the button and select the desired cooking time.

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step info/button instructions

Alternatively, press the button and select the desired core temperature.

In Deep fry cooking mode you can select the additional functions Preheat, Continuous operation and Deep fry with baskets. If the cover is closed, the pan will not heat to any more than 150 °C, even if a higher temperature is set (danger of damage). The unit will switch itself off if the oil temperature rises above 230 °C.

On the VarioCookingCenter

112T, 112Lthe integrated basin outlet is manually opened and closed by operating the basin valve lever. If the basin valve is opened during or after deep-frying an acoustic warning signal is sounded and the basin valve is to be closed again immediately. Hot oil is to be emptied by tipping it over the basin lip and by following the applicable guidelines accordingly. It is not possible to change the cooking mode or open the pan valve until the oil has been emptied by tilting the pan fully . We recommend that you use the oil cart (see the "Unit accessories" section).

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Time setting or continuous operation

step info/button instructions

1 Select a cooking mode, e.g. Boil.

For the time setting, press the "Cooking time" button and set the desired cooking time.

For continuous operation, press the "Continuous operation" button. "CONTINUE" is displayed above the cooking time slider.

Preheat

step info/button instructions

1 Select a cooking mode, e.g. Boil.

Press the button and select the desired preheat temperature.

Press the "Preheat" button. An animation is displayed while preheating is active.

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Setting the time: See the "Time" section under "MyVCC".

Setting the real time format : See the "Real-time format" section under "MyVCC".

Setting the cooking time format : See the "Cooking time format" section under "MyVCC".

Setting the start time: See the "Start time selection" section under "MyVCC".

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Cooking with baskets

In Boil and Deep fry manual cooking modes you can select the "Cooking with baskets" additional function.

step info/button instructions

1a Select Boil cooking mode.

1b or select Deep fry cooking mode.

2 Press the "Cooking with baskets" button.

Press the button and select the desired cooking temperature.

Press the button and select the desired cooking time.

Alternatively, press the button and select the desired core temperature.

The "Load" prompt appears when you set a cooking time or core temperature. Confirm once you have placed the food in the baskets.

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step info/button instructions

6 The baskets are lowered automatically.

During cooking, you can raise the baskets at any time by pressing the "Cooking with baskets" button. The timer stops and does not restart until you have lowered the baskets once more.

The baskets are automatically raised after the time has elapsed or the set core temperature is reached.

In Boil with baskets mode you can select the additional functions PowerBoost

™

, Preheat, and Delta-T cooking. In Deep fry with baskets mode you can select the Preheat additional function.

Always wear heatproof clothing when you touch the baskets and the lifting arm in or over the hot pan.

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Working with the core temperature probe

The core temperature sensor enables the cooking process to be controlled by measurement of the core temperature. The sensor also logs the HACCP data in the unit. It can be used in any manual cooking mode, but it is essential for Delta-T cooking. Clean the core temperature probe before use and insert it into the thickest part of the food. You will find a detailed description of the optimum positioning of the core temperature probe in the application manual (which can be called up by pressing the "?" button).

Caution!

The core temperature sensor may be hot – Danger of burns! Only pick it up wearing heatproof clothing.

Caution!

When you set the core temperature probe, protect your arms and hands against the tip of the probe - Risk of injury.

step info/button instructions

1 Select a cooking mode, e.g. Boil.

Press the button and select the desired cooking temperature.

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step info/button instructions

Press the button and select the desired core temperature. The timer is not working. A signal sounds when the selected core temperature is reached.

When the core temperature probe is not in use, put it back in the place provided on the cover as shown - Danger of damage. Do not allow the core temperature sensor to hang out of the pan – Danger of damage. Remove the core temperature sensor from the food before you remove the food from the pan Danger of damage.

If the core temperature probe is warmer than the core temperature set at the beginning of a cooking process (e.g. because it was in the frying oil during preheating), cool it down before placing it in the food. Make sure that it is dry when it comes into contact with oil - risk of burning!

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With Programming/Save mode you can create your own cooking programs. You can copy the cooking processes from VarioCooking Control

mode to suit your individual needs, modify them and save them under a new name, or create your own manual programs with up to 12 steps.

Buttons in Programming/Save mode

Press the arrow buttons or turn the central dial to select a program.

Program selection window

New program

Copy program

Change program

Image view

List view

MyDisplay (see MyVCC MyDisplay section)

Delete program

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Info button: Displays program details in the selection window

Selection window when Info button is pressed

When you hold down the Info button, other information is called up or discarded in addition to the program name.

Image of the food for the program

Image of the accessory for the program

Group allocation (e.g. "Breakfast")

Notes about the program

Additional attributes can be selected

The pictogram beside the program name shows whether the stored cooking program is a manual program (shown on the left) or a VarioCooking Control

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View

In Programming/Save mode you can switch between the image view and the list view. In the image view, the representation of all the programs is reduced to a title image. If there is no image available, the title of the program appears as text in the image view.

Press the button to switch to the image view.

Press the button to change the view from 20 to 16 images per page, for example.

Press the arrow buttons or turn the central dial to page through the view.

Press the button to switch to the list view.

The last selected image always appears the next time the view is opened.

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Sort and ﬁlter function

By default, the list view is sorted by program name in alphabetical order. The view can be changed using the sort and filter function.

Press the button and select a sort criterion.

Press the button and select a filter criterion.

The following sorting criteria are available:

- Alphabetical: The programmes are sorted in alphabetical order, no filter function

(standard setting).

- Change: The saved programmes are displayed according to the latest changes.

- Programme type: The programmes are sorted by cooking mode, no filter function.

- Ranking: The programmes are sorted by the favourite setting, automatic filter function.

The favourite status must be updated in the programme attributes beforehand.  The following filter criteria are available:

- Programme: All saved programmes are displayed (standard setting).

- Group: All saved groups are displayed, e.g. "Breakfast".

- Manual: All saved manual programmes are displayed.

VCC: All saved VarioCooking Control

processes are displayed.

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Programming/Save - VarioCooking Control

mode

Example: You save the cooking process Braise under the new name of "Beef pot roast"

with individual settings, e.g. "Browning level light" and "Core temperature well done".

step info/button instructions

1 Press the "Program" button.

2 Press the button to create a new program.

Beef pot roast

Use the keyboard on the display to enter a program name.

4 Press the button to save the name.

5 Select the Meat product category.

Braise

Select a preparation method, e.g. Braise.

The Searing level and Core temperature cooking parameters may be changed individually.

Press the button to save the cooking workflow and open the selection window.

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step info/button instructions

Select an image for the food, for example, or exit the program detailed view by pressing the "Save" button.

You can store additional information about the program in the program detailed view, e.g. an image of the accessory, notes about the program or the allocation to a group.

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Programming/Save - Manual mode

You can create a manual program with up to 12 steps to suit your precise requirements.

step info/button instructions

1 Press the "Program" button.

2 Press the button to create a new program.

Gnocchi

Use the keyboard on the display to enter a program name.

4 Press the button to save the name.

5 Select a manual cooking mode, e.g. Boil.

Set the required cooking parameters, such as cooking temperature and cooking time.

Press the "Save" button to store the step. The button for the selected manual cooking mode, e.g. Boil, starts to flash.

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step info/button instructions

After saving, press the flashing cooking mode button to select it again and add another step.

After saving, press the "Save End" button to exit the programming process.

You can set an audible signal to sound at the end of each individual program step. To do this simply activate the buzzer button in the steps concerned.

A preheating step can only be programmed in the first program step.

You cannot combine the different cooking modes with one another in a manual program. It is only possible to switch from pan-fry to boil.

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Start / test program

step info/button instructions

1 Press the "Program" button.

Press the arrow buttons or turn the central dial to select a program.

Press the program name in the selection window or on the central dial to start or call up the program.

Press the Step symbol to test the individual steps of the program. The active step is highlighted in red.

5 Press the button to exit the program.

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Change program

step info/button instructions

1 Press the "Program" button.

Press the arrow buttons or turn the central dial to select a program.

Press the button to activate the change function. The view changes to the program detailed view.

Beef pot roast

Press the program name if you want to change the name.

5 Press the button to save the changed name.

6 Press the pictogram to open the program.

Press the Step symbol to select the program step to be changed. The active step is highlighted in red.

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step info/button instructions

8 Make your change, e.g. to the cooking time.

Press the "Save" button to store the changed step.

Press the "Save End" button to exit the programming process.

Press the button to delete the displayed program step.

Press the button to add a program step. The new program step is inserted after the displayed step.

Press the button to change notes in the program attribute view.

Press the button to select additional attributes, such as Favourites status.

Press the button to exit change mode.

Programming/Save mode

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Save while in operation

step info/button instructions

Press the "Program" button shown in the display footer while the unit is in operation.

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Use the keyboard on the display to enter a program name.

3 Press the button to save the name.

Programming/Save mode

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Delete program

step info/button instructions

1 Press the "Program" button.

Press the arrow buttons or turn the central dial to select a program.

3 Press the button twice to delete the program.

Press the Back button or another button to cancel deletion.

Delete all programs

It is only possible to delete all the programs under MyVCC (see the "MyVCC communication" section).

Programming/Save mode

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Copy program

step info/button instructions

1 Press the "Program" button.

Press the arrow buttons or turn the central dial to select a program.

3 Press the button to copy the program.

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Use the keyboard on the display to enter a program name.

Press the button to save the copied cooking workflow under the new name.

If you don't change the program name, it will automatically be assigned a consecutive index.

Key lock

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You can activate the key lock in order to clean the display.

The key lock for the display is activated by pressing the MyVCC key for 3 seconds and the button display will change into a key symbol.

The key lock is deactivated by pressing the key for a further 3 seconds.

MyVCC appliance conﬁguration

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All the appliance's default settings (e.g. time, date, language etc.) can be changed under MyVCC.

Press the MyVCC button to open the overview display for your appliance's default settings. You can customise your appliance's settings to suit your requirements.

Explanation of pictograms:

Favourites (active when MyVCC is selected)

Settings

Acoustics

System management

MyEnergy

Expert setting

MyDisplay

Service

MyVCC - Favourites

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You can manage your favourites in this menu item (e.g. language, cooking time format etc.).

step info/button instructions

1 Press the MyVCC button.

The Favourites menu item opens automatically.

Select for example the "Language" menu subitem using the central dial.

Press the Star button on the right next to the "Language" menu sub-item.

The "Language" menu sub-item is now created as a favourite and can be selected in the "Favourites" menu item. Press the Star button to remove a favourite from the list at any time.

MyVCC - Settings

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Press the Settings button to change for example the national language, time format, date and time, acoustics etc.

Language

step info/button instructions

1 Press the MyVCC button.

2 Press the Settings button.

Press the Language button. Change the language by turning the central dial to the appropriate language and then press the dial.

Date and time

step info/button instructions

1 Press the MyVCC button.

2 Press the Settings button.

3 Press the Date and time button.

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step info/button instructions

To set the date and time, click the date and time format fields (mm, dd, yyyy, HH, MM) and adjust using the central dial. Press the central dial to confirm the new setting.

5 Press the arrow button to open the main menu.

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Time format

step info/button instructions

1 Press the MyVCC button.

2 Press the Settings button.

Cooking time format

Press the Cooking time format button. The set cooking time is highlighted by the setting h:m or m:s. hm = Hours: Minutes ms = Minutes: secondsPressure cooking (optional, not 112T/112L): Time is always displayed in hm (hours : minutes) Deep frying: Time is always displayed in ms (minutes : seconds) Meat Overnight Cooking and Braise: Time is always displayed in hm (hours : minutes)

Realtime format

Press the Realtime format button. The set realtime format is highlighted at the bottom right of the button in 24h or am/pm. Click the button to toggle between these two realtime formats (date format is automatically converted).

MyVCC - Settings

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The Settings menu item also includes other default settings such as display brightness, climate retention time etc.

To do so, follow the following steps:

step info/button instructions

1 Press the MyVCC button.

2 Press the Settings button.

Temperature unit

Press the Temperature unit button to select between Celsius or Fahrenheit. Press the central dial to confirm your selection.

Display brightness

Press the Display brightness button and adjust the brightness in several levels using the central dial.

MyVCC - Acoustics

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You can customise the acoustic signals (type, volume, duration etc.) of the appliance according to your wishes.

step info/button instructions

1 Press the MyVCC button.

2 Press the Acoustics button.

The following settings can be changed:

Master volume

Press the Master volume button and adjust the master volume (0 % – 100 %) using the central dial.

Keypad sound

Press the Keypad sound button and adjust the keypad sound (to on or off) using the central dial.

Keypad sound volume

Press the Keypad sound volume button and adjust the volume of the keypad sound (0% - 100%) using the central dial.

MyVCC - Acoustics

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Loading/action request

Press the Loading/action request button and customise the melody, volume, sound length and interval for the loading or action request.

Programme step end

Press the Program step end button and customise the melody, volume, sound length and interval for the end of a program step.

End of cooking time

Press the End of cooking time button and customise the melody, volume, sound length and interval for the end of cooking time.

Process interruption/error found

Press the Process interruption/error found button and customise the melody, volume, sound length and interval for process interruption/error found.

Acoustics factory setting

Press the Acoustics factory setting button and reset all settings for sound, melody, volume, sound length and interval back to the default factory settings.

MyVCC - System Management

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The HACCP process data is stored for a period of 10 days and can be output via the unit's USB port as required.

Download HACCP data

step info/button instructions

Model 112, 211, 311: Insert the USB stick into the port beneath the control panel.

Model 112T/112L: Insert the USB stick into the port on the front side of the control console.

2 Press the MyVCC button.

3 Press the System management button.

4 Press the HACCP data download button.

Click the first date/time field and set the start date you require for data using the central dial. Press the second date / time field and use the dial to set the date on which you want the data to end.

MyVCC - System Management

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step info/button instructions

Press the button to start the download. A check mark appears next to the USB stick once the download has finished.

The confirmation tick indicates that a function has been completed successfully. Only remove the USB stick once Confirm lights up.

The following data is logged:

- Batch no.

- Time

- Cooking program name

- Pan temperature

- Core temperature

- Cover open/cover closed

- Change of cooking mode

- Energy optimisation system active/inactive

MyVCC - System Management

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Download information data

step info/button instructions

Insert the USB stick into the interface under the control panel.

Model 112T/112L: Insert the USB stick into the port on the front side of the control console.

2 Press the MyVCC button.

3 Press the System Management button.

4 Press the Download information data button.

Click the first date/time field and set the start date you require for data using the central dial. Click the second date/time field and set the end date you require for data using the central dial.

Press the button to start the download. A check mark appears next to the USB stick once the download has finished.

MyVCC - System Management

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The USB icon lights up when a USB stick is detected. Data can now be imported, downloaded or permanently saved.

The "Confirm" check mark signalises that the function has been completed successfully. Only remove the USB stick once Confirm lights up.

MyVCC - System Management

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Download service data

In the service level, you can access service data such as appliance model or software version status.

step info/button instructions

Insert the USB stick into the interface under the control panel.

Model 112T/112L: Insert the USB stick into the port on the front side of the control console.

2 Press the MyVCC button.

3 Press the System management button.

Press the Download service data button. The service data is saved on the USB stick.

The confirmation tick indicates that a function has been completed successfully. Do not remove the USB stick until the confirmation lights up

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Download program, upload program, delete all programs

step info/button instructions

Insert the USB stick into the interface under the control panel.

Model 112T/112L: Insert the USB stick into the port on the front side of the control console.

2 Press the MyVCC button.

3 Press the System management button.

Download program

Press the Download program button. The cooking programs are saved on the USB stick.

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To download cooking programs onto USB sticks, please note that a separate USB stick will be needed for each appliance.

Upload program

Press the Upload program button. The cooking programs are saved from the USB stick onto the appliance.

Delete all programs

Press the Delete all programs button twice to delete all the programs, processes and groups you have created from the programming mode.

The "Confirm" check mark signalises that the function has been completed successfully. Only remove the USB stick once Confirm lights up.

MyVCC - System Management

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You can create profiles in the MyDisplay menu. Here you can customise your appliance's user interface according to your requirements and save as a profile.

Download proﬁle

step info/button instructions

Insert the USB stick into the interface under the control panel.

Model 112T/112L: Insert the USB stick into the port on the front side of the control console.

2 Press the MyVCC button.

3 Press the System management button.

Press the Download proﬁle button to load profiles from the appliance onto the USB stick.

The confirmation tick indicates that a function has been completed successfully. Only remove the USB stick once Confirm lights up.

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