Page 3 - E x p r E s s T o u c h o p E r A T I N G I N s T r u c T I o N s; i n t r O d u C t i O n
E x p r E s s T o u c h o p E r A T I N G I N s T r u c T I o N s CT ExprEss sTEp by sTEp opEraTion MANUAL • 1 i n t r O d u C t i O n EcosmarT ® TEchnology The Alto-Shaam CT Express Combitherm combination oven/steamer employs Ecosmart operating efficiencies in the design and application of all oper...
Page 5 - Automatic steam venting is a standard safety; for opEraTor safETy; imporTanT safETy prEcauTions; C A U T I O N; SEVERE DAMAGE OR; WARRANTY BECOMES VOID IF; hoT sTEam causEs burns; HANDLE PANS CONTAINING LIQUID; do noT; USE THE ATTACHED HAND-HELD; do noT; USE THE SPRAY HOSE ON
E x p r E s s T o u c h o p E r A T I N G I N s T r u c T I o N s CT ExprEss sTEp by sTEp opEraTion MANUAL • 3 noTE: Automatic steam venting is a standard safety feature built into all Combitherm oven models. This feature vents all steam from the oven compartment immediately before cooking time expi...
Page 6 - main mEnu scrEEn; Download/Upload Files and
CT ExprEss sTEp by sTEp opEraTion MANUAL • 4 E x p r E s s T o u c h o p E r A T I N G I N s T r u c T I o N s main mEnu scrEEn Cleaning Mode (optional) Four (4) cleaning levels are available: rinse, light, normal, and heavy-duty cleaning . Download/Upload Files and HACCP Access (optional) Download ...
Page 7 - sETTings scrEEn
E x p r E s s T o u c h o p E r A T I N G I N s T r u c T I o N s CT ExprEss sTEp by sTEp opEraTion MANUAL • 5 sETTings scrEEn Fahrenheit or Celsius Function - Choose temperature format . Note: After choosing your format, return to the Main Menu screen and then Press Oven Power switch off. Language ...
Page 8 - upload/download scrEEn; Download Recipes
CT ExprEss sTEp by sTEp opEraTion MANUAL • 6 E x p r E s s T o u c h o p E r A T I N G I N s T r u c T I o N s upload/download scrEEn add all rEcipEs Download Recipes Copy all recipes from USB memory stick to oven . This will replace and overwrite existing recipes . Upload Recipes Copy all recipes f...
Page 9 - cooking modE scrEEn
E x p r E s s T o u c h o p E r A T I N G I N s T r u c T I o N s CT ExprEss sTEp by sTEp opEraTion MANUAL • 7 cooking modE scrEEn 6 5 4 3 2 1 345°F 225°F 1:43 45 sTEammodE TEmpEraTurE TimE corE TEmpEraTurE (opTional) rEducEd powEr modE go To prEvious scrEEn fan spEEd mulTi-shElf TimEr find rEcipE a...
Page 10 - main mEnu icons; Temperature; cooking modE scrEEn idEnTificaTion
CT ExprEss sTEp by sTEp opEraTion MANUAL • 8 E x p r E s s T o u c h o p E r A T I N G I N s T r u c T I o N s main mEnu icons Power ON key Activates power to the oven and automatically fills the steam generator equipped models with water that will heat to a stand-by mode temperature of 188°F (77°C)...
Page 11 - ExprEssTouch facTory dEfaulT sETTings; auxiliary funcTion icons
E x p r E s s T o u c h o p E r A T I N G I N s T r u c T I o N s CT ExprEss sTEp by sTEp opEraTion MANUAL • 9 ExprEssTouch facTory dEfaulT sETTings cooking modE ovEn TEmpEraTurE corE TEmpEraTurE cooking TimE Steam 212°F (100°C) 160°F (70°C) 25 minutes Combination Steam 350°F (175C) 160°F (70°C) 70 ...
Page 12 - sTEam modE; TO CHANGE THE DISPLAYED SETTINGS:
CT ExprEss sTEp by sTEp opEraTion MANUAL • 10 E x p r E s s T o u c h o p E r A T I N G I N s T r u c T I o N s sTEam modE The Steam mode provides the operator with the ability to steam, poach, or blanch . This mode will automatically steam at the boiling point of water; quick-steam above the boilin...
Page 13 - sTEam modE chEf opEraTing Tips; sTEam
E x p r E s s T o u c h o p E r A T I N G I N s T r u c T I o N s CT ExprEss sTEp by sTEp opEraTion MANUAL • 11 sTEam modE chEf opEraTing Tips This mode will steam a full or partial load of a single product, or multiple products without transfer of flavors. When steaming multiple products, however, ...
Page 14 - combinaTion modE
CT ExprEss sTEp by sTEp opEraTion MANUAL • 12 E x p r E s s T o u c h o p E r A T I N G I N s T r u c T I o N s combinaTion modE The Combination mode will prove to be the most versatile and widely used mode the Combitherm oven has to offer . It will produce the best possible results on the widest va...
Page 15 - combinaTion modE chEf opEraTing Tips
E x p r E s s T o u c h o p E r A T I N G I N s T r u c T I o N s CT ExprEss sTEp by sTEp opEraTion MANUAL • 13 combinaTion modE chEf opEraTing Tips The Combination mode injects the optimum amount of steam automatically . There is no need to select moisture levels . Foods do not dry out . Flavors ar...
Page 16 - convEcTion modE
CT ExprEss sTEp by sTEp opEraTion MANUAL • 14 E x p r E s s T o u c h o p E r A T I N G I N s T r u c T I o N s convEcTion modE The Convection mode operates with hot circulated air within a temperature range of 85° to 485°F (29 to 252°C). For many applications, better results may be achieved with th...
Page 17 - convEcTion modE chEf opEraTing Tips
E x p r E s s T o u c h o p E r A T I N G I N s T r u c T I o N s CT ExprEss sTEp by sTEp opEraTion MANUAL • 15 convEcTion modE chEf opEraTing Tips The Convection Mode can be used to roast or bake products needing very short cooking times or for high moisture products such as muffins, cakes, and coo...
Page 18 - rEThErm modE
CT ExprEss sTEp by sTEp opEraTion MANUAL • 16 E x p r E s s T o u c h o p E r A T I N G I N s T r u c T I o N s rEThErm modE The Retherm mode operates with hot circulated air within a temperature range of 245° to 320°F (120° to 160°C). PRESS ON BUTTON TO POWER OVEN ON . TOUCH THE RETHERM MODE ICON ....
Page 19 - rEThErm modE chEf opEraTing Tips; hElpful hinTs for rEhEaTing
E x p r E s s T o u c h o p E r A T I N G I N s T r u c T I o N s CT ExprEss sTEp by sTEp opEraTion MANUAL • 17 rEThErm modE chEf opEraTing Tips Since plated meals consist of dissimilar products, there are several important factors to consider in order to produce the finest results. Product density ...
Page 21 - PRESS FOR STEAM INjECTION AT ANY TIME
E x p r E s s T o u c h o p E r A T I N G I N s T r u c T I o N s CT ExprEss sTEp by sTEp opEraTion MANUAL • 19 corE TEmpEraTurE probE modE (opTional) As an alternative to timer operation, the Core Temperature Probe mode can be used in conjunction with any program mode to cook by sensing internal pr...
Page 22 - TOUCH THE DELTA-T ICON THAT APPEARS
CT ExprEss sTEp by sTEp opEraTion MANUAL • 20 E x p r E s s T o u c h o p E r A T I N G I N s T r u c T I o N s dElTa-T corE TEmpEraTurE cooking modE (opTional) This special program function cooks by internal product temperature with the use of the probe . Unlike the standard core temperature mode h...
Page 23 - ombi; load wood chips; chEf opEraTing Tip; AVAILABLE FROM ALTO-SHAAM; OPEN THE OVEN DOOR DURING THE
E x p r E s s T o u c h o p E r A T I N G I N s T r u c T I o N s CT ExprEss sTEp by sTEp opEraTion MANUAL • 21 C ombi S moker ® P roCedureS load wood chips • Measure one container full of dry wood chips. • Soak dry chips in water for 5 minutes. • Shake excess water off wood chips. • Place moistened...
Page 25 - INDICATOR LIGHT; V E N T L E S S H O O D M O D E L; FILTER DOOR LATCH; O P E R A T I O N; Timed Latching Mechanism: In
E x p r E s s T o u c h o p E r A T I N G I N s T r u c T I o N s CT ExprEss sTEp by sTEp opEraTion MANUAL • 23 INDICATOR LIGHT If the indicator light does not illuminate, the filters may be missing or not properly aligned . Check them for proper positioning . Ventless hood and oven will not operate...
Page 26 - auxiliary funcTions; prEhEaTing fEaTurE
CT ExprEss sTEp by sTEp opEraTion MANUAL • 24 E x p r E s s T o u c h o p E r A T I N G I N s T r u c T I o N s auxiliary funcTions All auxiliary functions can be engaged at any time during any cooking mode and can be programmed into cooking procedures . At the end of a cooking mode or program, the ...
Page 27 - rEducEd fan spEEd; sTEam injEcTion; Press to add moisture while in any cooking mode .
E x p r E s s T o u c h o p E r A T I N G I N s T r u c T I o N s CT ExprEss sTEp by sTEp opEraTion MANUAL • 25 rEducEd fan spEEd The reduced fan speed function is useful for flow-sensitive products such as soufflés and meringues, or any products affected by a high velocity of air movement .SELECT D...
Page 28 - prEprogrammEd rEcipEs; Select RECIPE MODE from any screen .; rEcipE mEnu; cooking modE mEnu
CT ExprEss sTEp by sTEp opEraTion MANUAL • 26 E x p r E s s T o u c h o p E r A T I N G I N s T r u c T I o N s 6 5 4 3 2 1 345°F 225°F 1:43 45 prEprogrammEd rEcipEs The ExpressTouch Combitherm comes preprogrammed with more than 100 recipes covering most commonly prepared food items . ExpressTouch a...
Page 29 - rEcipE programming via ThE TouchscrEEn; add a rEcipE; Click ADD RECIPE icon .; EdiT a rEcipE
E x p r E s s T o u c h o p E r A T I N G I N s T r u c T I o N s CT ExprEss sTEp by sTEp opEraTion MANUAL • 27 rEcipE programming via ThE TouchscrEEn add a rEcipE The recipe programming function allows the operator to program a cooking procedure using multiple cooking modes and any auxiliary functi...
Page 30 - p r e p r o g r a m m e d r e c i p e s; bakEry rEcipEs
CT ExprEss sTEp by sTEp opEraTion MANUAL • 28 p r e p r o g r a m m e d r e c i p e s bakEry rEcipEs Recipe Oven Mode Temp Time Fan Speed Browning Bakery retherm Retherm 275°F (135°C) 4 minutes 100% -- Brownies Convection 325°F (163°C) 25 minutes 100% -- Cinnamon Rolls Combination 350°F (177°C) 20 m...
Page 31 - convEniEncE producT rEcipEs
p r e p r o g r a m m e d r e c i p e s CT ExprEss sTEp by sTEp opEraTion MANUAL • 29 convEniEncE producT rEcipEs Recipe Oven Mode Temp Time Fan Speed Browning Level Chicken Wings Combination 400°F (204°C) 10 minutes 100% 2 Corn Dogs Combination 350°F (177°C) 18 minutes 100% 1 Egg Rolls Combination ...
Page 33 - fish & sEafood rEcipEs
p r e p r o g r a m m e d r e c i p e s CT ExprEss sTEp by sTEp opEraTion MANUAL • 31 fish & sEafood rEcipEs Recipe Oven Mode Temp Time Fan Speed Browning Level Baked Fish - Fresh Combination 400°F (204°C) 6 minutes 100% 2 Grilled Fish Fillets Combination 460°F (238°C) 4 minutes 100% -- Lobster ...
Page 34 - mEaT rEcipEs
CT ExprEss sTEp by sTEp opEraTion MANUAL • 32 p r e p r o g r a m m e d r e c i p e s mEaT rEcipEs Recipe Oven Mode Temp Time Fan Speed Browning Level Bacon Combination 375°F (191°C) 10 minutes 100% -- Beef Roast Cook & Hold (1) Delta-T 125°F (52°C) Probe 120°F (46°C) 50% -- (2) Steam 135°F (57°...
Page 36 - miscEllanEous rEcipEs
CT ExprEss sTEp by sTEp opEraTion MANUAL • 34 p r e p r o g r a m m e d r e c i p e s miscEllanEous rEcipEs Casseroles - by Core Temp Combination 350°F (177°C) Probe 150°F (66°C) 100% -- Casseroles - Time Combination 350°F (177°C) 30 minutes 100% -- Custard/Cr è me Brulee Low Temp Steam 190°F (88°C)...
Page 37 - poulTry rEcipEs
p r e p r o g r a m m e d r e c i p e s CT ExprEss sTEp by sTEp opEraTion MANUAL • 35 poulTry rEcipEs Recipe Oven Mode Temp Time Fan Speed Browning Level Chicken - Frozen Pieces Combination 350°F (177°C) 30 minutes 100% 3 Chicken - Oven Fried Pieces Combination 450°F (232°C) 18 minutes 100% -- Chick...
Page 38 - vEgETablE rEcipEs
CT ExprEss sTEp by sTEp opEraTion MANUAL • 36 p r e p r o g r a m m e d r e c i p e s vEgETablE rEcipEs Recipe Oven Mode Temp Time Fan Speed Browning Level Asparagus - Fresh Steam 190°F (88°C) 3 minutes 50% -- Asparagus - Frozen Steam 212°F (100°C) 5 minutes 100% -- Baked Potatoes Combination 350°F ...
Page 40 - haccp accEss
CT ExprEss sTEp by sTEp opEraTion MANUAL • 38 E x p r E s s T o u c h o p E r A T I N G I N s T r u c T I o N s haccp accEss The ExpressTouch Combitherm meets the requirements of established HACCP criteria by providing automated sampling, record keeping, set-point validation, recipe used, dates and ...
Page 41 - s i m p l e c o n t r o l o p e r a t i n g i n s t r u c t i o n s; conTrol panEl idEnTificaTion; Oven Cool Down Process:
s i m p l e c o n t r o l o p e r a t i n g i n s t r u c t i o n s CT ExprEss sTEp by sTEp opEraTion MANUAL • 39 cook Time display area oven Temperature display area cleaning key sTarT/sTop conTrol panEl idEnTificaTion set cook Time set oven Temperature convection key combination key steam key down...
Page 42 - Turn on and preheat the oven; To cook manually by probe
s i m p l e c o n t r o l o p e r a t i n g i n s t r u c t i o n s CT ExprEss sTEp by sTEp opEraTion MANUAL • 40 Turn on and preheat the oven Alto-Shaam recommends preheating the Combitherm ® before cooking. • Press the Power key. • Choose a Mode. • Press Oven Temperature key. • Adjust temperature ...
Page 43 - c l e a n i n g & M a i n t e n a n c e; o m b i; clEaning agEnTs; Use authorized Combitherm cleaner only.; d a n g E r
c l e a n i n g & M a i n t e n a n c e CT ExprEss sTEp by sTEp opEraTion MANUAL • 41 C o m b i C l e a n clEaning agEnTs noTE: Use authorized Combitherm cleaner only. Unauthorized cleaning agents may discolor or harm interior surfaces of the oven . Read and understand label and material safety ...
Page 44 - prEvEnTaTivE mainTEnancE; D A N G E R
CT ExprEss sTEp by sTEp opEraTion MANUAL • 42 c l e a n i n g & M a i n t e n a n c e prEvEnTaTivE mainTEnancE In addition to the routine cleaning and maintenance procedures, there are several additional steps to be taken for both sanitation and to keep the oven running efficiently. These additi...
Page 45 - PROTECTING STAINLESS STEEL SURFACES; CLEANING AGENTS; C L E A N I N G A N D P R E V E N T A T I V E M A I N T E N A N C E
c l e a n i n g & M a i n t e n a n c e CT ExprEss sTEp by sTEp opEraTion MANUAL • 43 PROTECTING STAINLESS STEEL SURFACES It is important to guard against corrosion in the care of stainless steel surfaces . Harsh, corrosive, or inappropriate chemicals can completely destroy the protective surfac...
Page 46 - clEaning schEdulE
CT ExprEss sTEp by sTEp opEraTion MANUAL • 44 c l e a n i n g & M a i n t e n a n c e clEaning schEdulE daily gaskET clEaning It is important to prolong the life of the oven gasket by cleaning on a daily basis . Routine cleaning will help protect the gasket from deterioration caused by acidic fo...
Page 47 - T O P E X H A U S T V E N T
c l e a n i n g & M a i n t e n a n c e CT ExprEss sTEp by sTEp opEraTion MANUAL • 45 V E N T L E S S H O O D M O D E L T O P E X H A U S T V E N T Charcoal Filter: The charcoal filter should be inspected for contaminant's on a regular basis . Replacement must be made at a minimum of three month...
Page 48 - ExprEssTouch wiTh combiclEan opTion; SELECT CLEANING MODE FROM ANY SCREEN .; clEaning modE mEnu
CT ExprEss sTEp by sTEp opEraTion MANUAL • 46 c l e a n i n g & M a i n t e n a n c e ExprEssTouch wiTh combiclEan opTion Four (4) cleaning levels are offered: rinse, light, normal, and heavy-duty cleaning . CombiClean® tablets or Combitherm liquid spray cleaner may be used . Side racks and shel...
Page 49 - SELECT CLEANING MODE .
c l e a n i n g & M a i n t e n a n c e CT ExprEss sTEp by sTEp opEraTion MANUAL • 47 simplE conTrol wiTh combiclEan opTion One (1) heavy-duty cleaning cycle (2 hours 5 minutes) is offered . CombiClean® tablets or Combitherm liquid spray cleaner may be used . Side racks and shelves may remain in...
Page 50 - WITHOUT; combiclEan program
CT ExprEss sTEp by sTEp opEraTion MANUAL • 48 c l e a n i n g & M a i n t e n a n c e The CT Express Combitherm can be ordered without the CombiClean ® option . Combitherm liquid spray cleaner should be used . noTE: If oven is too hot to safely clean, touch the cool down function key to activate...
Page 51 - t r o u b l e s h o o t i n g; EmErgEncy opEraTion modE
t r o u b l e s h o o t i n g CT ExprEss sTEp by sTEp opEraTion MANUAL • 49 EmErgEncy opEraTion modE If the oven malfunctions, an error code will appear in the display . In the event of an error, the Combitherm may be operated on a limited basis . Error conditions under which continued operation is ...
Page 52 - ERROR CODES; PRESS THE START ICON TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE ERROR.
CT ExprEss sTEp by sTEp opEraTion MANUAL • 50 t r o u b l e s h o o t i n g ERROR CODES When the oven malfunctions, an error code will appear in the display . PRESS THE START ICON TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE ERROR. The icons that begin to flash represent operational modes that are still usable .When the oven...
Page 53 - E R R O R C O D E S
t r o u b l e s h o o t i n g CT ExprEss sTEp by sTEp opEraTion MANUAL • 51 This section is provided for the assistance of qualified technicians only and is not intended for use by untrained or unauthorized service personnel. If your Alto-Shaam ® unit is not operating properly, check the following b...