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Rational iVario Pro L User Manual

Rational iVario Pro L
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Rational iVario Pro L Specifications

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CategoryCommercial Food Equipment
ModeliVario Pro L
PowerElectric or Gas
Voltage400 V
TypeCooking System
Power Supply3 NAC 400 V
Cooking methodsBoiling, Frying
Temperature Range30°C to 300°C

Summary

Introduction to the iVario

Help Displayed on the Unit

Information on accessing unit help and application examples.

Product Liability

RATIONAL's liability for unauthorized changes or improper use.

Target Group

Document intended for staff in large and commercial kitchens.

Intended Use of the iVario

Unit developed for hot food preparation in commercial kitchens.

Working with this Manual

Guidance on understanding manual conventions and symbols.

Explanation of Safety Messages

Explains DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, NOTICE signal words and their meanings.

The iVario Unit Overview

General Safety Instructions

Safety Instructions Before Use

Important checks and actions before operating the unit.

Safety Instructions During Use

Crucial safety measures to follow while the unit is operating.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Guidelines on wearing appropriate PPE for safe operation and cleaning.

How to Work with the Unit

Initial Start-Up Procedure

Guidance for the first-time setup and operation of the unit.

Switching the Unit On and Off

Step-by-step instructions for powering the cooking system on and off.

Understanding the Start Screen

Managing Favorites and Status

Saving and Accessing Favorites

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

Date, Time, and Connection Status

Explains footer information on date, time, and network connections.

Unit Interaction and Navigation

Accessing Unit Help

How to access the integrated help function for system guidance.

Understanding Operational Actions

Explanation of symbols representing various operational actions.

Operating the Display Safely

Warning about using pointed objects on the display.

Using Touch Gestures (Moves)

Describes basic touch gestures for operating the unit.

Central Dial and Fill Levels

Using the Central Dial

How to use the central dial for setting adjustments and controls.

Adhering to Fill Levels

Guidelines for minimum and maximum fill levels to prevent unit damage.

Pressure Cooking Fill Levels

Specific fill level requirements for pressure cooking.

Load Sizes and Pan Lid Operations

Maximum Load Sizes

Information on maximum load capacities for different models.

Opening and Closing the Pan Lid

Step-by-step guide for safely opening and closing the pan lid.

Automatic Water Filling Function

Instructions for using the automatic water refill feature.

Pan Tilting, Lowering, and Drain Valve

Tilting and Lowering the Pan

Procedures for tilting and lowering the pan safely.

Lowering the Pan Safely

Instructions for safely lowering the pan, including crushing risks.

Opening and Closing the Pan Drain Valve

Steps for operating the pan drain valve, noting conditions for use.

Using the Core Temperature Probe

Inserting the Core Temperature Probe

How to properly insert the core temperature probe for accurate cooking.

Using the Hand Shower

Hand Shower Operation and Safety

Instructions for using the hand shower, including spray patterns and safety.

Adjusting Unit Height

Adjusting Unit Height (Optional)

Guidance on adjusting the unit's height for ergonomic benefits.

Intelligent Cooking with iCookingSuite

Operating Modes and Cooking Methods

Lists available cooking modes and methods for food preparation.

Intelligent Cooking Processes Overview

Details on various intelligent cooking paths for different food types.

Meat Cooking Paths

Specific intelligent cooking paths for preparing various meat dishes.

Fish Cooking Paths

Specific intelligent cooking paths for preparing various fish and seafood dishes.

Vegetables and Side Dishes Cooking Paths

Specific intelligent cooking paths for vegetables, side dishes, and rice.

Egg Dishes Cooking Paths

Specific intelligent cooking paths for preparing egg-based dishes.

Soups and Sauces Cooking Paths

Specific intelligent cooking paths for soups and sauces.

Dairy Foods and Desserts Cooking Paths

Specific intelligent cooking paths for dairy products and desserts.

Finishing Cooking Paths

Intelligent cooking paths for final preparations and presentations of dishes.

Conditions, Information, and Warnings

Explains symbols displayed during cooking processes for status and alerts.

Cooking Food Intelligently

Guide to intelligently cooking food.

Calling Up Intelligent Cooking Processes

Two methods for accessing intelligent cooking paths.

Starting an Intelligent Cooking Process

Step-by-step guide on initiating an intelligent cooking process.

Adjusting Cooking Results

How to customize cooking parameters for desired outcomes.

Cooking Parameters Explained

Details parameters like Browning, Delta-T, Type of meat, Size, Time, Core probes, and Temperature for result adjustment.

Advanced Cooking Options

New Batch Cooking

Option to add a new batch of food and continue cooking.

Continuing Cooking Over Time

Option to extend the cooking process for a specified duration.

Moving Food for Core Temperature

Adjusting core temperature for foods of different sizes during cooking.

Holding Food Temperature

Maintaining food temperature to prevent overcooking.

Boiling Liquid

Bringing cooking liquid, soup, or sauce to a boil.

Monitoring and Aborting Cooking

Monitoring the Intelligent Cooking Path

How to view the progress of an intelligent cooking path.

Aborting an Intelligent Cooking Path

Steps to cancel an active intelligent cooking path.

Manual Cooking Procedures

Conditions, Information, and Warnings

Explains conditions and warnings during manual cooking.

Adjusting Manual Cooking Results

How to customize manual cooking parameters.

Manual Cooking Parameters

Overview of parameters like temperature and time for manual cooking.

Manual Cooking Functions

Setting Core Temperature

Setting the core temperature for manual cooking.

Using PowerBoost

Adjusting the intensity of boiling.

Additional Manual Functions

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

Prompts and Information in Manual Cooking

Information on prompts and guidance during manual cooking.

Manual Cooking Operations

Manual Cooking Temperature Range

Specifies the temperature range for cooking liquids.

Cooking Food Manually

Step-by-step guide for cooking food using manual settings.

Frying Operations

General Safety Instructions for Frying

Safety precautions specific to frying operations.

Frying Temperature Range

Defines the temperature range for frying.

Frying Food Manually

Instructions for frying food using manual settings.

Advanced Frying Procedures

Advanced Frying Safety

Safety guidelines for frying, including fire hazards and material damage prevention.

Limited Functionality During Deep-Frying

Notes on functions not available during deep-frying.

Oil Temperature Range for Frying

Specifies the temperature range for oil during frying.

Filling and Emptying Pan Oil or Fat

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

Frying Specifics

Melting Solid Fat

Instructions for melting solid fat for frying.

Deep-Frying Food with Baskets

Recommendations and steps for deep-frying food using baskets.

Aborting Manual Cooking

Steps to Cancel Manual Cooking

Steps to cancel a manual cooking process.

Pressure Cooking (Optional)

General Safety Instructions for Pressure Cooking

Safety precautions for pressure cooking, including risks of burns.

Prompts During Pressure Cooking

Explains prompts displayed during pressure cooking.

Maximum Fill Quantity Maintenance

Confirmation of fill quantity and liquid type for pressure cooking.

Locking and Unlocking the Pan Lid

Procedures for locking and unlocking the pan lid for pressure cooking.

Information on Pressure Build-up

Details on pressurisation and pressure reduction during cooking.

Options for Pressure Cooking

Options available when using pressure cooking with intelligent paths.

Continuing Pressure Cooking Over Time

Option to extend the cooking process for a specified time.

Performing Pressure Cooking

Step-by-Step Pressure Cooking Guide

Step-by-step guide for performing pressure cooking.

iZoneControl: Multi-Zone Cooking

Managing Cooking Tickets

Managing cooking programs as tickets.

Using Preset Tickets

Using pre-defined cooking programs for various applications.

Creating Custom Tickets

How to add custom cooking paths or programs to the ticket board.

Deleting Tickets from Ticket Board

Steps to remove tickets from the ticket board.

Editing the Ticket Board

How to add, edit, or manage tickets on the ticket board.

Pan Division Configuration

Dividing the pan base into multiple heating zones.

Presetting Pan Divisions

Applying pre-defined zone configurations to the pan.

Creating Custom Pan Divisions

Customizing the pan division into zones according to specific needs.

Editing Pan Divisions

Modifying existing pan division setups.

Manually Dividing Pan into Zones

Manually creating zones within the pan without pre-defined divisions.

Pan Allocation Management

Assigning cooking tickets or programs to specific pan zones.

Using Preset Pan Allocations

Using pre-configured zone assignments for cooking.

Creating Custom Pan Allocations

Customizing pan allocations and naming them.

Deleting Pan Allocations

Removing custom pan allocation settings.

Cooking Food with iZoneControl

Methods for cooking food using the iZoneControl feature.

Manual Operating Modes in iZoneControl

Using manual cooking modes within iZoneControl zones.

Placing Tickets in iZoneControl Zones

Assigning a cooking ticket to a specific zone in the pan.

Programming Mode Operations

Programming the Shopping Cart

Adding cooking paths and programs to a shopping basket.

Checking and Saving Shopping Baskets

Reviewing items and saving the shopping basket with a name.

Creating Manual Programmes

Step-by-step guide to creating custom manual cooking programs.

Saving Manual Programmes

Saving a created manual program.

Creating Intelligent Programmes

Customizing intelligent cooking processes.

Editing and Deleting Programmes

Options for editing, sending to ticket board, duplicating, or deleting programs.

Starting Programmes and Shopping Baskets

How to start manual programs, intelligent paths, and shopping baskets.

Pan Allocation Selection

Selecting a pan division for use.

Pre-Programming Start Time

Setting a future start time for manual programs.

Switching Between Operating Modes

Converting iCookingSuite Path to iZoneControl Ticket

Transferring an iCookingSuite path to an iZoneControl ticket.

Unit Settings and Configuration

Managing Favourites

Accessing and managing favorite settings.

Display Settings

Configuring display settings like language, date, and time.

Changing User Interface Language

Changing the user interface language.

Setting Date and Time

Setting the unit's date, time, and 24h/12h format.

Temperature Format Settings

Setting temperature display to Celsius or Fahrenheit.

Volume Unit Selection

Selecting volume display in litres or gallons.

Programme View Adjustment

Adjusting the display of cooking paths in columns.

Display Brightness Control

Adjusting display brightness.

Display Brightness Adjustment

Adjusting screen brightness on a scale.

Automatic Dimming Settings

Enabling or disabling automatic screen dimming.

Screen Saver Configuration

Enabling or disabling the screen saver.

Sound Settings

Configuring sound settings for the unit.

Master Volume Adjustment

Adjusting the overall volume of the unit.

Sounds for Loading/Actions

Selecting sounds for loading prompts or actions.

Sounds for Program Step End

Selecting sounds for the end of a program step.

Sounds for End of Cooking Time

Selecting sounds for when cooking time has elapsed.

Cooking System Information

Information about the unit model and software version.

Demo Mode Activation

Activating demo mode to showcase functionalities.

Hot Water Option Management

Activating or deactivating the hot water option.

Primary Country Cuisine Setting

Setting the primary cuisine for intelligent cooking paths.

Secondary Country Cuisine Setting

Adding a secondary cuisine to influence intelligent cooking paths.

Data Management Overview

Managing data like programs, profiles, and HACCP data via USB.

Exporting All Unit Data

Exporting all unit data to a USB flash drive.

Managing Cooking Programs

Exporting, importing, or deleting created programs.

Deleting Own Programmes

Deleting all self-created programs from the unit.

User Profile Management

Managing user profiles and assigning access rights.

Exporting User Profiles

Exporting user profiles to a USB flash drive.

Importing User Profiles

Importing user profiles from a USB flash drive.

Deleting Own User Profiles

Deleting all created user profiles.

User Image Management

Importing and exporting images for programs and carts.

Deleting Own Images

Deleting all imported user images.

Deleting All User Data

Deleting all user-created data, including programs and settings.

Basic Unit Settings Management

Exporting or importing basic unit configuration settings.

HACCP Data Management

Exporting HACCP data to USB or transferring to ConnectedCooking.

Service Information Access

Accessing service logs and reports.

Network Settings Configuration

Configuring network connections, including WiFi and LAN.

Connecting to Hidden WiFi Networks

Connecting to wireless networks with hidden SSIDs.

WiFi Network Connection

Connecting the unit to a WiFi network.

LAN Network Connection (Optional)

Connecting the unit to a wired network via LAN.

IP Network Configuration

Entering the unit's IP address.

Gateway IP Address Configuration

Entering the Gateway IP address.

IP Netmask Configuration

Entering the IP netmask.

DNS Server Configuration

Entering the primary DNS server address.

DHCP Activation

Activating or deactivating DHCP for automatic network configuration.

User Profile Setup

Grouping users and assigning access rights.

Service Information and Updates

Accessing service information and software updates.

Software Update Information

Information on available software updates and how to install them.

ConnectedCooking Service

Connecting the unit to the ConnectedCooking service.

Connecting Unit to ConnectedCooking

Steps to connect the unit to the ConnectedCooking platform.

Registering Unit Without Smartphone

Registering the unit without using a smartphone.

Registering Unit With Smartphone

Registering the unit using a smartphone and QR code.

Kitchen Management Features

Profile and Rights Management

Creating, modifying, and assigning rights to user profiles.

Creating a New User Profile

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

Changing Profile Settings

Modifying profile names, passwords, languages, and cuisine preferences.

Customizing the Menu Bar

Defining which functions are displayed in the menu bar.

Activating a User Profile

Activating a created user profile for the unit.

Transferring Profiles to Other Units

Transferring user profiles to different units via USB.

Deleting User Profiles

Removing user profiles from the unit.

Hygiene Management

Managing HACCP data and ensuring hygiene standards.

Logged HACCP Data Details

Information logged for each cooking batch for HACCP compliance.

Exporting HACCP Data

Downloading HACCP data from the unit.

Automatic HACCP Data Transfer

Setting up automatic transfer of HACCP data to ConnectedCooking.

Connecting Units to a Network

Connecting units to a network for monitoring and management.

Connecting to Network via Cable

Connecting the unit to a network using an RJ45 Ethernet port.

Network Connection Establishment

Establishing Network Connection

Steps to establish a wired network connection using LAN.

Establishing WiFi Connection

Steps to establish a wireless WiFi connection.

Remote Monitoring and ConnectedCooking

Monitoring Units Remotely

Remotely monitoring units via ConnectedCooking app or website.

Monitoring Without Smartphone

Monitoring units via the ConnectedCooking website.

Monitoring With Smartphone

Monitoring units using the ConnectedCooking smartphone app.

ConnectedCooking Platform Overview

Overview of ConnectedCooking features and benefits.

Connecting to ConnectedCooking

Detailed Connection Steps

Detailed steps for connecting the unit to ConnectedCooking.

Registration Without Smartphone

Registering the unit without using a smartphone.

Registration With Smartphone

Registering the unit using a smartphone and QR code.

Software Update Procedures

Automatic Software Updates

Setting up automatic software updates via ConnectedCooking.

Software Update via USB Stick

Updating the unit software using a USB stick.

Unit Care and Maintenance

General Safety Instructions for Care

Safety precautions to follow during cleaning.

Recommended Care Intervals

Recommended cleaning schedule for unit components.

Care Products Guidelines

Suitable and unsuitable cleaning products and agents.

Cleaning the Pan

Instructions for cleaning the interior and exterior of the pan.

Cleaning the Pan Interior

Detailed steps for cleaning the pan's interior surfaces.

Cleaning the Pan Exterior

Instructions for cleaning the outer surfaces of the pan.

Cleaning the Pan Lid Gasket

Cleaning the gasket on the pan lid.

Cleaning the Core Probe

Cleaning the core probe and its cable.

Cleaning the Steam Vent

Instructions for cleaning the steam vent(s).

Cleaning the Spray Regulator

Cleaning the spray regulator, including using a service key.

Cleaning the Automatic Water Filling

Cleaning the automatic water filling mechanism.

Cleaning the Pan Drain Valve

Cleaning the pan drain valve assembly.

Cleaning the Hand Shower

Instructions for cleaning the hand shower and hose.

Control Panel and Accessory Cleaning

Cleaning the Control Panel

Cleaning the control panel and central dial, including locking the display.

Cleaning Cooking Accessories

Cleaning various cooking accessories.

Cleaning Pressure Cooking Systems

Specific cleaning procedures for units with the pressure cooking option.

Component Cleaning Details

Cleaning the Locking System

Cleaning the locking system of the pan lid.

Cleaning the Steam Nozzles

Cleaning the steam nozzles.

Inspiration and Help Resources

Using the Search Assistant

Using the search function to find cooking paths, programs, and settings.

Accessing On-Unit Help

Accessing integrated help content on the unit.

Telephone Support Options

Contacting support via ChefLine or RATIONAL Service Partners.

Service and Problem Resolution

Help During Service Calls

Information for service calls, including data transfer.

Automatic Service Data Transfer

Setting up automatic transfer of service data to ConnectedCooking.

Retrieving Service Data

How to retrieve service data from the settings.

Problem Resolution Guide

Troubleshooting common error messages and issues.

Cook Messages During Operation

List of error reports and corresponding message texts during cooking.

Pressure Cook Error Messages

Error messages specific to the pressure cooking function.

Troubleshooting Power Socket Issues

Troubleshooting for power socket issues.

Unit Maintenance Procedures

General Safety Instructions for Maintenance

Safety precautions for maintenance activities.

Replacing the Pan Lid Gasket

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

Replacing the Pan Drain Valve Gasket

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

Decommissioning and Disposal

Unit Decommissioning Process

Contacting service for unit decommissioning.

Environmentally Sound Disposal

Environmentally sound disposal of old units.

Proper Disposal of Oil and Fat

Proper methods for disposing of used oil and fat.

Warning: Improper Oil/Fat Disposal

Warning against disposing oil/fat through the drain.

Technical Data and Specifications

Weights for Pressure Cooking Units

Weights of units with the optional pressure cooking function.

Model and Version Name Classification

Classification of model names and versions.

Unit Stickers Information

Information about stickers affixed to the unit.

Acrylamide in Food Guidance

Guidance on managing acrylamide content during frying.

EU Conformity Standards

Compliance with EU directives and machinery standards.

Regulatory Information (USA)

FCC Compliance Statements

FCC rules and compliance statements for operation in the USA.

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