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Rational iVario L User Manual

Rational iVario L
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iVario
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Operating instructions

Table of Contents

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Rational iVario L Specifications

General IconGeneral
ModeliVario L
CategoryCommercial Food Equipment
TypeMultifunctional Cooking System
ManufacturerRational
Capacity100 liters
Cooking Surface MaterialStainless Steel
iVarioBoostYes
iZoneControlYes
Integrated water inletYes
Energy EfficiencyHigh
Cooking ModesBoiling, frying, deep-frying, pressure cooking
ControlTouchscreen
Temperature Range30°C to 250°C
Power Supply400V 3N~ 50/60Hz
Water Connection3/4"
ProgramsCustomizable cooking programs
InterfaceTouchscreen

Summary

Introduction to the iVario

Help Displayed on the Unit

Information and application examples available on the unit for operational assistance.

Product Warranty Information

Details on unit registration, warranty conditions, and services.

Target Group Definition

Specifies intended users and persons not permitted to use the unit.

Intended Use of the iVario

Defines the commercial application of the iVario for preparing hot food.

Working with This Manual

Explains how to use the manual, including symbols, pictograms, and safety messages.

Explanation of Manual Symbols and Safety Messages

Explanation of Symbols

Details the symbols used in the document for guidance and warnings.

Explanation of Pictograms

Illustrates pictograms used in the manual for warnings and tips.

Explanation of Safety Messages

Defines the meaning of DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, and NOTICE safety messages.

Images in the Manual

Notes that images used in the instructions may differ from the actual unit.

Technical Changes

States the right to make technical changes in the interest of progress.

The iVario Unit

iVario Unit Components Overview

Identifies key parts of the iVario unit with a detailed diagram.

General Safety Instructions

Safety Instructions Before Use

Procedures and checks required before operating the unit.

Safety Instructions During Use

Guidelines for safe operation, including fill levels and handling.

Personal Protective Equipment Guidelines

How to Operate the iVario Unit

Initial Start-up Procedure

Steps for the initial setup and cleaning before first use of the unit.

Switching the Unit On and Off

Instructions on how to power the iVario unit on and off correctly.

Understanding the Start Screen

Navigating the iVario Interface

Using the Favourite Function

How to save and access frequently used cooking paths and programs.

Date, Time, and Status Indicators

Explains how to view date, time, and connection status indicators.

Understanding Action Symbols

Describes symbols indicating available actions or states within the interface.

Interacting with the Unit

Basic Touch Gestures

Explains basic touch gestures like press, swipe, scroll, and drag-and-drop.

Using the Central Dial

Describes the functionality of the central dial for settings and actions.

Managing Fill Levels

Instructions and warnings regarding minimum and maximum fill levels.

Fill Levels and Load Capacities

Pressure Cooking Fill Levels

Specifies fill levels required for pressure cooking.

Maximum Load Sizes

Details the maximum load capacity of the pan for different models.

Opening and Closing the Pan Lid

Instructions on how to safely open and close the pan lid.

Automatic Water Filling Function

Tilting and Lowering the Pan Safely

Operating the Pan Drain Valve

Opening and Closing the Pan Drain Valve

Steps to operate the pan drain valve, including restrictions.

Inserting the Core Temperature Probe

Guidance on correctly inserting the core temperature probe for accurate measurements.

Using the Hand Shower

Adjusting Unit Height (Optional)

Intelligent Cooking with iCookingSuite

Operating Modes and Cooking Methods

Lists available cooking modes and methods within iCookingSuite.

Conditions, Information, and Warnings in iCookingSuite

Cooking Food Intelligently

Calling Up Intelligent Cooking Processes

Describes three methods to access intelligent cooking processes.

Starting an Intelligent Cooking Process

Guides through starting a sample intelligent cooking process.

Adjusting Cooking Results

Cooking Parameters Explained

Details parameters like Frying level, Browning, Delta-T, Type of meat, etc.

Prompts During Intelligent Cooking

Information and Options in iCookingSuite

Information Displayed During Cooking

Explains information like preheating, residual time, and process end.

Available Options After Cooking

Describes options available after a cooking path is complete.

Monitoring and Aborting Intelligent Cooking

Monitor the Intelligent Cooking Path

How to observe the progress of an intelligent cooking process on the cockpit display.

Abort Intelligent Cooking Path

Instructions on how to cancel an ongoing intelligent cooking process.

Manual Cooking Operations

Conditions, Information, and Warnings

Information and warnings applicable to manual cooking.

Adjusting Cooking Results Manually

How to adjust cooking parameters for manual cooking.

Manual Cooking Functions and Parameters

Additional Functions in Manual Cooking

Explains functions like Preheat, Gentle cooking, Delta-T, and Basket.

Prompts and Information in Manual Cooking

Refers to prompts and information covered in iCookingSuite section.

Manual Cooking Process

Temperature Range for Manual Cooking

Specifies the temperature ranges for cooking liquids in manual mode.

Cooking Food Manually

Guides on how to cook food using manual settings.

Frying in Manual Mode

General safety instructions specific to frying.

Frying Temperature Range

Specifies temperature ranges for the pan base during frying.

Frying Food Using Manual Settings

Advanced Frying Procedures

Limited Functionality During Frying

Lists functions that are unavailable during frying.

Frying Oil/Fat Temperature Range

Specifies temperature ranges for oil/fat during frying.

Filling and Emptying Pan Oil or Fat

Instructions for using the oil cart to fill and empty the pan.

Melting Solid Fat and Frying Food

Melting Solid Fat in the Pan

How to melt solid fat in the pan before frying.

Using Deep Frying Baskets

Recommends using deep frying baskets for frying food.

Aborting Manual Cooking

Pressure Cooking (Optional)

General Safety Instructions for Pressure Cooking

Safety precautions for pressure cooking, especially with alcohol.

Pressure Cooking Prompts, Information, and Options

Prompts During Pressure Cooking

Lists prompts displayed during pressure cooking.

Information During Pressure Cooking

Details information shown like pressurisation and pressure reduction.

Options for Pressure Cooking

Describes the 'Continue with time' option for pressure cooking.

Pressure Cooking Food Safety Warning

Safety warning about cooking food under pressure with alcohol.

iZoneControl System

Managing Tickets

Introduction to tickets for cooking modes.

Preset Tickets

Explains the availability of preset tickets for cooking modes.

Creating and Editing iZoneControl Tickets

Creating Your Own Tickets

Guide to creating custom tickets for manual or intelligent cooking.

Editing the Ticket Board

Pan Division in iZoneControl

Preset Pan Divisions

How to apply predefined pan division layouts.

Creating Custom Pan Divisions

Creating Your Own Pan Divisions

Guide to manually creating custom pan divisions into zones.

Temporary Pan Zone Division

Divide the Pan into Zones

Temporary division of the pan into zones without saving the configuration.

Pan Allocation in iZoneControl

Preset Pan Allocation

How to apply preset pan allocation settings to zones.

Creating Your Own Pan Allocations

Guide to creating custom pan allocation configurations.

Cooking Food with iZoneControl

Manual Operating Modes in iZoneControl

How to cook using manual modes within iZoneControl.

Placing Tickets in iZoneControl Zones

Instructions for assigning tickets to specific zones in iZoneControl.

Programming Mode

Creating a Manual Programme

Steps to create a new manual cooking program.

Programming Intelligent Cooking Processes

Program Intelligent Cooking Process

How to program an intelligent cooking process and adjust parameters.

Managing Programmes and Shopping Carts

Programme the Shopping Cart

Guide to adding cooking paths and programs to a shopping cart.

Edit and Delete Programmes

How to edit, duplicate, or delete programmed items.

Start Programmes and Shopping Carts

Instructions to start manual programs and send them to iZoneControl.

Switching Between Operating Modes

Unit Settings Configuration

Managing Favourites

How to mark and access favorite settings.

Display Settings

Configuration options for the unit's display.

Display and Time Settings

Language Settings

How to change the user interface language.

Date and Time Settings

How to set the date, time, and 12/24 hour format.

Temperature Format Settings

How to set temperature display to °C or °F.

Volume Unit Settings

How to set volume display to litres or gallons.

Programme View Settings

How to adjust the display of cooking paths in columns.

Light and Sound Settings

Display Brightness Adjustment

How to adjust the screen brightness.

Master Volume Control

How to set the overall volume level.

Sound Settings for Actions

How to select sounds for loading or action prompts.

Sound Settings for Program Step End

How to select sounds for program step completion.

Sound Settings for End of Cooking Time

How to select sounds for the end of cooking time.

System and Cooking Settings

Sound Settings for Errors

How to select sounds for process interruptions or errors.

Cooking System Information

Displays unit model and software version.

Demo Mode Activation

How to activate demo mode for presentations.

Cooking System Settings

Configuration options related to the cooking system.

Primary Country Cuisine Setting

Sets intelligent cooking paths based on primary country cuisine.

Data Management and Cuisine Settings

Secondary Country Cuisine Setting

Adds a secondary country cuisine for diverse menu options.

Data Management Overview

Provides access to data management functions.

Exporting HACCP Data

How to export HACCP data to a USB stick or transfer it automatically.

Exporting and Importing Programmes

How to save and load created programs.

Deleting All Programs

How to delete all saved programs.

Image, Profile, and Settings Management

Exporting and Importing Images

How to import and export images.

Deleting All Own Images

How to delete imported images.

Exporting and Importing Profiles

How to save and load user profiles.

Deleting All Own Profiles

How to delete user-created profiles.

Exporting and Importing Basic Unit Settings

How to save and load basic unit configuration settings.

User Data, Error Logs, and Network Settings

Deleting All User Data

How to delete all user-specific data.

Exporting Error Statistics Log

How to export the error statistics log to a USB stick.

Network Settings Configuration

Access to network configuration options.

WiFi Network Connection

Instructions for connecting to a WiFi network.

LAN Network Connection (Optional)

Instructions for network configuration via LAN.

User Administration and Service

User Administration

Management of user profiles and access rights.

Service Information

Information on unit model, software updates, and service contacts.

Information on Unit Model

Displays unit model and software version.

Software Update Information

How to check for and install software updates.

Installed Software Version

Displays information on installed software and help packages.

ConnectedCooking Setup

How to connect the unit to ConnectedCooking.

Kitchen Management Features

Profile and Rights Management

How to create, manage, and assign rights to user profiles.

Creating a New User Profile

Step-by-step guide to creating a new user profile.

User Profile Management

Activating a User Profile

How to activate a created user profile.

Transferring Profiles to Other Units

How to copy profiles to other units via USB.

Profile Deletion and Hygiene Management

Deleting a User Profile

How to delete user profiles, excluding the administrator profile.

Hygiene Management Features

Overview of hygiene management functions.

Logged HACCP Data

Lists the types of HACCP data logged for each batch.

Exporting HACCP Data

How to download HACCP data stored on the unit.

Automatic HACCP Data Transfer

How to enable automatic HACCP data transfer to ConnectedCooking.

Connecting Units to a Network

Options for networking units, including remote monitoring.

Network Connection Procedures

Connecting the Network Cable

Instructions for connecting the unit to a network using a network cable.

Establishing Network Connection

Steps to configure network settings like IP address and Gateway.

WiFi Connection and Remote Monitoring

Establishing a WiFi Connection

Guide to connecting the unit to a WiFi network.

Remote Monitoring with ConnectedCooking

How to monitor units remotely via ConnectedCooking.

ConnectedCooking Unit Connection

Connecting Unit with ConnectedCooking

Step-by-step guide to connecting the unit to ConnectedCooking.

Performing Software Updates

Performing Software Updates

How to perform software updates via ConnectedCooking or USB.

Unit Care and Maintenance

General Safety Instructions for Care

Safety precautions before performing cleaning tasks.

Care Intervals Schedule

Schedule for cleaning different parts of the unit.

Suitable and Unsuitable Care Products

Lists suitable and unsuitable cleaning products.

Cleaning the Pan Components

Cleaning the Pan

Detailed instructions for cleaning the pan's interior and exterior.

Cleaning Other Unit Components

Cleaning the Automatic Water Refill

How to clean the automatic water refill mechanism.

Cleaning the Pan Valve

Instructions for cleaning the pan valve.

Cleaning the Hand Shower

Instructions for cleaning the hand shower and hose.

Cleaning the Control Panel

Instructions for cleaning the display and control panel.

Cleaning Accessories

How to clean various accessories.

Cleaning Pressure Cooking System Units

Specific cleaning steps for units with pressure cooking options.

Inspiration and Help Resources

Using the Search Assistant

How to use the search function for processes, settings, and examples.

On-Unit Help Function

How the context-sensitive help function works.

Telephone Help and Service Partners

Information on ChefLine and RATIONAL Service Partners.

Help During a Service Call

Information related to assistance during service calls.

Automatic Service Data Transfer

How to enable automatic transfer of service data.

Retrieving Service Data

Where to find service data within the settings.

Problem Resolution and Error Messages

Problem Resolution Overview

General guidance for handling error messages displayed on the unit.

Messages During Cooking

Lists common error messages and their meanings during cooking.

Specific Error Messages

Messages During Pressure Cooking

Lists error messages specific to pressure cooking.

Troubleshooting Power Socket Issues

Troubleshooting steps for a non-functional power socket.

Maintenance Procedures

General Safety Instructions for Maintenance

Safety precautions for performing maintenance.

Replacing the Pan Lid Gasket

Step-by-step guide to replacing the pan lid gasket.

Replacing the Pan Drain Valve Gasket

Step-by-step guide to replacing the pan drain valve gasket.

Decommissioning and Disposal

Unit Decommissioning

Contacting the service partner for unit decommissioning.

Proper Unit Disposal

Guidance on environmentally sound disposal of old units.

Disposing of Oil and Fat

Instructions on proper disposal of oil and fat to avoid drain damage.

Technical Data and Specifications

Units with Pressure Cooking (Optional)

Lists weights for units with the optional pressure cooking function.

Models and Version Names

Provides a classification of model names and versions.

Unit Stickers and Symbols

Indicates the location of unit stickers and warning symbols.

Acrylamide in Food

Information on acrylamide content and temperature regulation.

Conformity Standards

Lists EU directives and European standards the unit complies with.

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