4 | Working with the unit
Original instructions for use 17 / 96
Model L
Min. fill level / pan [qt] Max. fill level / pan [qt]
Water, liquid food, solid food
in cooking liquid
Without basket 10 100
With basket 10 60
Oil Without basket 20 30
With basket 20 30
Model XL
Min. fill level / pan [qt] Max. fill level / pan [qt]
Water, liquid food, solid food
in cooking liquid
Without basket 15 150
With basket 15 90
Oil Without basket 30 45
With basket 30 45
4.5.1 Fill levels for pressure cooking (optional)
When pressure cooking food, always make sure to fill the pan with the amount of water specified in the min. fill
level / pan [l] column. The measurement in the max. fill level / pan [l] column applies when filling the pan with
water, liquid food or solid food in a cooking liquid.
Model Min. fill level / pan [qt] Max. fill level / pan [qt]
L 10 80
XL 15 120
4.6 Maximum load capacities
Model Max. load capacity [kg] Max. load capacity [kg] Pressure
cooking (optional)
L 100 80
XL 150 120
Usage example
This table uses French fries as an example to show maximum load capacities per pan and how much oil you will
need.
Model Max. load capacity [kg] Max. oil quantity [l]
L 8 (4 per basket) 30
XL 12 (4 per basket) 45
4.7 Opening and shutting the pan lid
CAUTION
Pan lid can only be opened or shut using jerking movements
Mechanically defective pan lids can cause injury.
1. Open the pan lid fully and do not close it again.
2. Contact your RATIONAL Service Partner.
Open pan lid
1. Press and hold this button:
> CAUTION!Scalding hazard! If the unit is in operation, hot steam may billow out. The pan lid is opened
automatically while the button is pressed. The opening of the pan lid is stopped when the button is released.