HOUNÖ TOUCH User Manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 5 USING THE SMARTTOUCH DISPLAY 7 Basic Operations 7 MAIN MENU 8 Main Buttons 8 COOKING MODES 9 General Features 9 Setting the Hot Air Temperature and Humidity Level 10 Setting the RackTimer 12 Setting the Probe Temperature 13 COMBISMART 14 Setting CombiSmart Temperature and Humidity Level 14 STEAMING 15 Setting the Steaming Temperature and Timer 15 COOK & REGEN 17 Recommendations 17 Setting the Oven and Core Temperature 17 Setting the
TABLE OF CONTENTS SMARTCHEF 22 Using SmartChef 22 RECIPES 24 Using Existing Recipes 24 Adding New Recipes 25 FAVOURITES 27 Using Favourites 27 Adding a Recipe to Favourites 27 COMBIWASH 28 Cleaning the Oven Chamber 28 Cleaning the Oven Exterior 29 Cleaning Behind the Filter Housing 29 Cleaning the Jet Heads 30 Cleaning the Filter 30 CORE TEMPERATURE GUIDELINES 31 Core Temperature Guidelines for Meat (Beef, Veal, Pork, and Lamb) 31 Core Temperature Guidelines for Fish 32
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Introduction INTRODUCTION Dear customer, Thank you for choosing a Visual Cooking oven from HOUNÖ. This manual contains the information you need to use and maintain your oven. We recommend that you read the manual and familiarize yourself with the functions and features of the oven. This will ensure optimal cooking results and safety. Please make the manual available to all users of the product and retain it for future reference. The latest version of the manual can be downloaded from www.houno.com.
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Using the SmartTouch® Display USING THE SMARTTOUCH® DISPLAY The SmartTouch display provides a friendly and easy way for you to operate and interact with the Visual Cooking oven. You simply use the pads of your fingertips to perform the operations. Basic Operations •• To select an item, touch the button. •• To scroll through a list, drag your finger up or down. •• To return to the previous display push the arrow button corner.
Main Menu MAIN MENU You operate the Visual Cooking oven from the main menu. Main Buttons There are four buttons on the main menu. Recipes: Gives you access to all recipes and enables you to add new recipes. Favourites: Gives you access to the recipes you use most often. You can add both standard recipes and your own recipes to your favourites. Manual: Gives you access to all the cooking options of the Visual Cooking oven including Hot Air, CombiSmart®, Steaming, Cook & Regen and ClimaOptima®.
Cooking Modes COOKING MODES The Visual Cooking oven has 5 different cooking modes. •• Hot Air (page 10) •• CombiSmart® (page 14) •• Steaming® (page 15) •• Cook & Regen (page 17) •• ClimaOptima® (page 19) General Features The following option is available for all cooking modes except ClimaOptima. Fan •• Touch the Fan button to set the fan speed. You can activate the fan before you start a new process or you can activate it during the process.
Cooking Modes HOT AIR Setting the Hot Air Temperature and Humidity Level 1. On the Main Menu, touch Manual, and then touch Hot Air. 2. Touch the Hot Air display. You can now set the temperature and the timer. 3. In the Temp. list, drag you finger up or down to select the desired. 4. In the hour and min. lists, drag your finger up or down to set the time. 5. Touch the Steam button to set the steam timer. 6. Drag your finger up or down to set the steaming time in seconds.
Cooking Modes Manual Humidification •• Touch the Steam button cabinet. once to distribute humidity throughout the oven •• Continue to hold the Steam button period. to distribute humidity for a longer Exhaust •• Touch the Exhaust button or closed. to set the exhaust. The exhaust can be either open When you are baking bread and pastry, roasting pieces of meat or want to achieve a grill effect, we recommend that you set the exhaust to open.
Cooking Modes Setting the RackTimer The RackTimer function enables you to set one or more timers for each individual rack. This way you can cook different products on the same rack or on different racks as long as they can use the same cooking mode. RackTimer can be used in these cooking modes: Hot Air, CombiSmart, ClimaOptima, Cook & Regen and Steaming. 1. In the Hot Air display, touch the Timer display, and then touch the RackTimer button. 2.
Cooking Modes Setting the Probe Temperature When you have specified the CombiSmart settings, you can set the probe temperature. 1. In the Temperature list, drag your finger up to select a lower core temperature or drag your finger down to select a higher core temperature. 2. In the Status list, drag your finger up or down to select the cooking mode. You can choose between Normal, Delta-T, and Cook & Hold. 3. The oven sounds an alarm, and turns off when the specified core temperature has been reached.
CombiSmart® COMBISMART® The CombiSmart function allows you to set an oven temperature and select a humidity level. CombiSmart is recommended for braised products and for poultry. When you use CombiSmart, you minimize shrinkage and improve the appearance and flavour of the products. You can choose between 10 different humidity levels. The preferred humidity level is reached after 1-5 minutes depending on the amount of products in the oven.
Steaming® STEAMING® Steaming is the ideal cooking mode for foods that can be cooked in water. If the oven has been used prior to starting the steaming process, you should cool down the oven chamber to 80°C before starting the steaming process. Read more about the CoolDown function on page 20. To ensure that the oven has reached the correct steaming temperature, start the steaming process 8 minutes before you place the products in the oven chamber.
Steaming® Temperature level Recommended steaming temperature Products Low temperature steaming 65°C-90°C Fish and small vegetables. Steam small vegetables at 80°C for 5-10 minutes to keep their colour and crispness. Traditional steaming 98°C-100°C Meat, pasta, potatoes, rice and root vegetables. Forced steaming 120°C Vegetables that require further processing and for faster processing of hard root and frozen vegetables, pasta and rice. Exercise caution when you use this function.
Cook & Regen COOK & REGEN Cook & Regen allows you to gently regenerate previously prepared products. The program operates at low fan speed, and during operation a carefully calculated amount of humidity is added. This process helps maintain the appearance and flavour of the products. Recommendations •• For faster regeneration, leave the product uncovered during the regeneration process. •• To reach the perfect end temperature, use a core temperature probe.
Cook & Regen Setting the Timer 1. When you have set the temperature, touch the arrow in the upper left corner until you return to the display that shows the temperature and timer setting. 2. Touch the Timer display. The current timer and temperature settings are displayed. 3. In the hour and min. lists, drag your finger up or down to set the time. 4. Touch the Cont. button if you want the oven to continue operating after the set time has elapsed. Setting the Fan 1.
ClimaOptima® CLIMAOPTIMA® ClimaOptima allows you to set an oven temperature and add a specific humidity percentage. When you use ClimaOptima, you minimize shrinkage and improve the appearance and flavour of the products. The preferred humidity level is reached after 1-5 minutes depending on the amount of products in the oven. To ensure that the oven has reached the correct humidity level, preheat the oven for 5 minutes at the preferred humidity level. Setting ClimaOptima Temperature and Humidity Level 3.
Advanced ADVANCED The Advanced Menu gives you access to the CoolDown, PreHeat and Proving functions. CoolDown Use CoolDown when you are passing from one type of cooking to another and want the oven chamber to be cooler. You can also use CoolDown before cleaning the oven. For the best results, set the cool down temperature 20°C lower than the desired working temperature. Setting the CoolDown Temperature 1. On the Main Menu, touch Advanced, and then touch CoolDown. 2. Touch the CoolDown display.
Advanced Proving Use the proving function for products that need proving before being baked. 1. On the Main Menu, touch Advanced, and then touch Proving. The Proving temperature list and timer is displayed. 2. In the temp. list, drag your finger up or down to set the desired proving temperature. 3. In the hour and min. lists, drag your finger up or down to set the proving time. 4. Touch the Cont. button if you want the oven to continue operating after the set time has elapsed.
SmartChef® SMARTCHEF® Use SmartChef for automatic cooking. The SmartChef function provides a number of preset cooking functions for a variety of products. Using SmartChef 1. On the Main Menu, touch Manual, and then touch SmartChef. 2. Touch the type of product you are going to cook. 3. Touch the cooking mode you want to use.
SmartChef® 4. Adjust the cooking and surface results. •• Grilling Slide the button to the left for rare meat and to the right for well-done meat. Slide the button to the left for a lighter result and to the right for a darker result. •• Steaming Slide the button to the left for rare meat and to the right for well-done meat. Slide the button to the left for steaming at low temperature and to the right for forced steaming.
Recipes RECIPES The Visual Cooking oven comes with a set of preset recipes. Using Existing Recipes 1. On the Main Menu, touch Recipes, and then touch the desired category. 2. Touch the desired recipe. The recipes are listed in alphabetical order. 3. Touch Start. 4. If you want to adjust a recipe, touch the gear wheel icon steps described in Adding New Recipes (page 25).
Recipes Adding New Recipes You can also add your own recipes to the list of recipes. 1. On the Main Menu, touch Recipes, and then touch the plus sign upper right corner. in the 2. In the Category list drag your finger up or down to select the desired category. 3. Touch the Title button, and then use the keyboard to type a name and a description of the recipe. Touch the right arrow to save and go back. 4. Touch the Favourite button favourites. if you want to add the recipe to your list of 5.
Recipes 9. If you want to change the recipe category, touch More functions, and then touch Change category. You can then choose a different category. 10. To make a copy of the recipe, touch More functions, and then touch Duplicate recipe. The Copying Recipe message appears. You can then edit the copy. 11. To delete the recipe, touch More functions, and then touch Delete recipe. Touch Yes to delete the recipe.
Favourites FAVOURITES Add the recipes you use most often to the Favourites list for easy access. Using Favourites 1. On the Main Menu, touch Favourites. 2. Touch the preferred recipe. The recipes are listed in alphabetical order. All the steps of the recipe, and the total cooking time are displayed. 3. Touch the Start button, to start the oven. The oven starts the preheating process, and displays “load the oven”, when the oven is ready. Adding a Recipe to Favourites 1.
CombiWash® COMBIWASH® We recommend that you clean the oven daily to maintain efficiency and to ensure a high level of sanitation. Located under the front panel is a spray hose you can use to clean the oven after it has cooled down. Cleaning the Oven Chamber 1. Check that the oven temperature is below 80°C. If the oven is too hot, use the CoolDown function. See CoolDown (page 20). 2. Check the level of detergent and rinse aid in the containers.
CombiWash® Cleaning the Oven Exterior 1. Use a soft, damp cloth and a liquid detergent to clean the oven cabinet on the outside, 2. Remove the door sealing to clean under and around the door, 3. Treat the surface with HOUNÖ STEEL OIL to protect it. The steal oil is available from your supplier.(0.5 litre: part No. 045650 and 5 litres: part No. 045654) Note: do not use a water hose or high-pressure cleaner to clean the oven exterior since it may damage parts of the oven including electronic components.
CombiWash® Cleaning the Jet Heads You have to clean the jet heads regularly, when you have used CombiSmart and ClimaOptima. This must also be cleaned regularly. The Visual Cooking oven comes with two sets of jet heads. While you clean one set, you can replace them with the other. 3. Unlock the screws to dismount the jet heads. 4. Soak the jet heads in descaling solution overnight. •• The jet head for steam (ClimaOptima and CombiSmart) has the notch facing downwards (long tube).
Core Temperature Guidelines CORE TEMPERATURE GUIDELINES Core Temperature Guidelines for Meat (Beef, Veal, Pork, and Lamb) Product Temperature Guidelines Pieces of saddle, tenderloin, and ham – lean 60-65°C Roast of saddle and ham 65°C Pieces of meat that contain a larger amount of connective tissue (neck, brisket, and shoulder) 80°C Paté 75°C Terrine 60°C Rare roast 57-62°C Medium-rare roast 59-67°C Well-done roast 70-82°C Tender Meat Tender meats such as sirloin steaks and trimmed fillet
Core Temperature Guidelines Meat with Larger Amounts of Connective Tissue Meats that contain larger amounts of connective tissue, such as shoulder, brisket, and neck, must be slow cooked at low temperatures to make them tender. The holding time should, for example, be 30-90 minutes at a core temperature of 60-75°C. tissue, the more important the holding time becomes. Buffets and Displays Meats prepared for a buffet or sales counter display should have a core temperature above 75°C.
Troubleshooting TROUBLESHOOTING If you experience issues with your oven, try the following solutions. Error Code Problem Possible solution 3 Generator too hot The generator thermo switch has tripped. Press the button under the oven to reconnect. 4 Oven too hot The oven chamber thermo switch has tripped. Press the button under the oven to reconnect. 5 Fan too hot The thermo switch in the motor has tripped. Wait for 10 minutes and then retry.
Troubleshooting Error Code Problem Possible solution 12 SSR too hot The solid-state relay is too hot. Clean the inlet filter at the bottom of the panel. Contact authorized service personnel. 13 Generator too hot The temperature of the steam generator is higher than 130°C. If the error recurs, contact authorized personnel to descale. 14 Fan running too slow Check inlet filter at the bottom of the panel. If the error recurs, contact authorized service personnel.
Troubleshooting Error Code Problem Possible solution 26 ClimaOptima The ClimaOptima sensor is defective. The pressure sensor does not generate the correct signal. Contact authorized service personnel. 28 Alarm defective An invalid combination of the main alarms has been detected. The main alarms are not displayed correctly. Contact authorized service personnel. 29 Door sensor defective The door sensor does not work properly. The oven does not stop operating when the door is opened.
Troubleshooting Error Code Problem Possible solution 45 24V failure There is no 24V AC. The main contactor output is not working. Check fuse F1. 50 / 60* Pressure switch active The pressure switch or gas valve input is active when the fan is not running. Try to restart oven. Contact authorized service personnel. 51 / 61* Pressure switch failure The pressure switch is not active when the gas-air control unit is running. Try to restart oven. Contact authorized service personnel.
Safety SAFETY Please read the safety instructions carefully. •• Ensure that installation is carried out by authorized installation and service personnel only. •• Read, understand, and follow the instructions for use. •• Place trays filled with hot liquid at the bottom runners of the oven chamber and practice extreme caution when removing the tray from the oven chamber. •• Do not store petrol or other flammable vapours or liquids in the vicinity of this appliance. •• Do not touch hot surfaces.
Service and Repair SERVICE AND REPAIR •• All maintenance and repair should be carried out by authorized installation and service personnel only. Installation or service by other than authorized personnel may result in damage to the oven and/or injury to the operator. •• When cleaning the oven, only use cleaning detergent that matches the specifications from the factory. Do not use corrosive cleaners not intended for oven cleaning on you Visual Cooking oven.
Warranty WARRANTY If you have registered your Visual Cooking oven on our website, it is covered by a 48-month parts warranty. The warranty covers the oven cabinet and spare parts. There is a special 10-year warranty on the exterior door glass. The warranty takes effect from the date of installation. To view the full terms of the warranty and to register, go to www.houno.com/warranty/.
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