HOUNÖ

USER MANUAL English

BPE, CPE & KPE Visual Cooking & CombiSlim Models
(Gas & Electric)

Software Version 2_0_0 07/2018

CAUTION: read these instructions before using the oven

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION 4

INTRODUCTION 6

MANUAL MODES 7

MAIN MENU 8

USING THE SMARTTOUCH ®

DISPLAY 9
Basic Operation 9
Setting the Temperature 9
Setting the Fan Speed 9
Setting the Racktimer 10
Setting the Probe Temperature    11

HOT AIR 12

COMBISMART 13 ®

STEAMING 14

COOK & REGEN 15

CLIMAOPTIMA ®

16

ADVANCED 17
PreHeat   17
CoolDown   18
Proving   18

SMARTCHEF 19 ®

RECIPES 21
Using Existing Recipes 21
Adding New Recipes   21

FAVOURITES 24
Using Favourites   24
Adding a Recipe to Favourites   24

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USB FUNCTION 25
Recipe Download    25
Recipe Upload    26
Image upload    27

HACCP FUNCTION 27

TIMER START 28

COMBIWASH 29 ®

ENERGY & WATER METERS 30

Energy meter   30
Water meter   30
Water filter    31

CHEMICALS 32

ROLL-IN SYSTEM 33

OVEN MAINTENANCE 34
Cleaning the Oven Exterior   34
Cleaning the Oven Interior    34
Cleaning the Jet Heads   35
Cleaning the Air Filter   36

CORE TEMPERATURE GUIDELINES 38

Core Temperature Guidelines for Meat 38
Core Temperature Guidelines for Fish   39
Core Temperature Guidelines for Delta-T   39

TROUBLESHOOTING 40

SERVICE AND REPAIR 44

WARRANTY 44

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 Important Safety Information

IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION
When the oven is correctly installed, read this manual carefully before the using the
oven.

Keep this Manual available to all persons using the oven.

Always place trays filled with hot liquid in the bottom runners of the oven chamber to
avoid spilling the hot liquid on yourself when you take the tray out of the oven chamber.

Some areas on the outside of the oven may get as hot as 60°C or more, therefore, you
should only touch the front of the oven.

Do not open the oven during the automatic cleaning process.

Never spray cold water into an oven thats above 100°C

Do not store flammable materials around (or under) the unit.

When using the roll-in or trolley system, be aware of hot racks sliding out of the oven.
Use the parking brakes on the wheels to prevent trolleys from rolling away on uneven
floors.

Gas units only

If your oven is installed under an extraction hood (recommended), the extraction hood
should be switched on when the oven is running.

If your oven is connected to a chimney, the flue must be cleaned in compliance with
local standards and regulations. Make sure the oven exhausts are not covered or
hindered in any way.

Do not block the exhaust pipes or the area around the oven.

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 Important Safety Information

If you smell gas….

•• Turn off the gas supply immediately.
•• Do not use the control panel.
•• Make sure there is ample ventilation near the oven.
•• Avoid open fire and sparks.
•• Call the gas supplier, using an external phone.

Maintenance and repair

Maintenance and repair should only be carried out by trained technicians.

Only use HOUNÖ PROTECT cleaning detergents, they are specially developed to clean
and protect your HOUNÖ combi oven.

HOUNÖ PROTECT products are recommended and are available from www.hounoshop.
com

Note: Ensure the oven drain is clear and free running at all times.

Weight in kilograms (kg):

Electric ovens GAS ovens

1.06 1.10 1.16 1.20 2.06 2.10 2.20 1.06 1.10 1.16 1.20 2.06 2.10 2.20
Weight KG 150 190 240 270 190 230 370 155 195 N/A 275 190 235 375

Maximum food load in kilograms (kg):

Electric ovens GAS ovens
1.06 1.10 1.16 1.20 2.06 2.10 2.20 1.06 1.10 1.16 1.20 2.06 2.10 2.20
Weight KG 40 50 90 100 75 90 180 40 50 100 75 90 180

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 Introduction

INTRODUCTION
Dear customer,

Thank you for choosing a HOUNÖ combi oven.

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.

Note that this document is subject to change without notice.

BASIC OVEN OPERATION

To turn the oven on press

The door has a built in two step safety system. To open first turn the handle clockwise
then anticlockwise whilst gently pulling the door toward you.

On 1.16, 1.20 & 2.20 models turn the handle 90° anti-clockwise and pull toward you.

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MANUAL MODES

The Visual Cooking CPE & KPE models have 5 different

cooking modes.

•• Hot Air (page 12)

•• CombiSmart® (page 13)
•• Steaming (page 14)
•• Cook & Regen (page 15)
•• ClimaOptima® (page 16)

The Visual Cooking BPE model has 3 different cooking

modes.

•• Hot Air (page 12)

•• CombiSmart® (page 13)
•• ClimaOptima® (page 16)

The CombiSlim model has 4 different cooking modes.

•• Hot Air (page 12)

•• CombiSmart® (page 13)
•• Steaming (page 14)
•• Cook & Regen (page 15)

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MAIN MENU
You operate the Visual Cooking Smart Edition oven from the main menu.

Main Buttons
There are four buttons on the main menu.

Gives you access to all recipes and enables you to add new recipes.

Gives you quick access to recipes chosen as favourites. You can add both
standard and your own recipes to favourites.

Gives you access to all the cooking functions of the SmartTouch oven
including Hot Air, CombiSmart®, Steaming, Cook & Regen and ClimaOptima® as well as
SmartChef, Recipes, Favourites and Combiwash.

Gives you access to the CoolDown, PreHeat and Proving functions as well
as USB, HACCP and Timer Start. Optional extra functions once activated will also be
available under Advanced.

The gear wheel icon takes you to the service menu. For more information about the
service menu, see the service manual.

The key icon allows you to change type of user: user, super user or technician by
entering a code. The super user code is 87 64 12.

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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 HOUNÖ oven. You simply use the pads of your fingertips to perform the
operations.

Basic Operations
When in a cooking mode simply touch the display.

Setting the Temperature

•• In the Temperature list, drag you finger up or down to select the desired
temperature.

Setting the Time

•• In the hour and min. lists, drag your finger up or down to set the time.
•• Touch the Cont. button if you want the oven to operate continuously.

Setting the Fan speed

•• The fan has 9 speeds from 20% to 100 %
•• You can adjust the fan speed before you start a new process or during a running
process.
•• For delicate cooking of products such as puff pastry, cakes and smaller products
we recommend using a fan speed between 20-50%. The same recommendation
applies when you use Delta-T or Cook & Hold.
•• When the fan speed is low, add 1-2 minutes extra cooking time for each 1/2 hour.
•• You can set the fan function manually when the oven operates in hot-air,
steaming, CombiSmart, Cook & Regen and proving modes. In all other modes,
the fan function is set automatically.
•• Above 200°C only 50% to 100% fan speeds are available

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Setting the RackTimer

The RackTimer function enables you to set one or two timers for each individual rack.
This way you can cook different products on the same rack or on different racks in
the same cooking mode. RackTimer can be used in the following cooking modes:
Hot Air, CombiSmart, ClimaOptima, Cook & Regen and Steaming.

1. In each mode, touch the Timer display, and then touch the RackTimer button.

2. In the Rack setup list, drag you finger up or down to select the number of racks
you want to associate with the timer. You can choose between 1-10 racks.

3. In the Timers per rack list drag you finger up or down to select one or two timers
per rack.

4. Push the arrow button in the upper right corner to continue.

5. Touch the desired rack, drag you finger up and down the min and sec wheels.
Each rack is set to 05:00 as default. Each rack will remember the previously set
time

6. A running timer will be blue.

7. For the final minute of the timer it will turn yellow.

8. An alarm will sound when the timer reaches 00:00 and will then flash green.

9. If the timer is not stopped after one minute of the alarm sounding it will then
start to flash red.

10. To cancel or reset a timer, touch the timer then touch finish or set a new time.

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Setting the Probe Temperature

When you have chosen the oven function settings you can set the probe temperature.

1. To activate the probe touch the screen, then touch the temperature probe icon
that appears in the right corner of the timer. Drag your finger up and down to
select the desired core temperature.

2. In the Status list, drag your finger up or down to select the probe function. You
can choose between Normal, Delta-T, and Cook & Hold.

3. The oven sounds an alarm, and stops cooking when the specified core temper-
ature has been reached.

Core Temperature Description

Cooking Mode

Normal Use Normal when you want to use the core temperature to
determine when the product is finished.

Delta-T Use Delta-T to cook to a specific core temperature slowly

with low gentle heat.

When you use Delta-T, the oven maintains a constant

difference in temperature between the core temperature
and the oven temperature. The temperature of the oven
rises slowly as the core temperature rises. The delta default
is set at 20°C. This can be altered in Super user settings
under Adjustments.

Cook & Hold Use Cook & Hold when you want to reach a specific core
temperature, keep the food hot once it is done, and
tenderize the meat. It is also useful for overnight cooking

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HOT AIR
Setting the Hot Air Temperature and Manual Steam

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.
(see page 9)

3. Touch the Fan button to set the fan speed. (see page 9)

4. For Racktimer use (see page 10)

5. Touch the Steam button to inject humidity into the cabinet.

6. Drag your finger up or down to set the steaming time in seconds. You can set the
time range from 0 to 99 seconds. Touch OK to set the steam timer.

7. Touch and hold the steam button for continous humidity.

8. Touch the Exhaust button to set the exhaust. The exhaust can be either open
or closed.

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.

You can only set the exhaust function manually when the oven is operating in hot-air
mode. In all other modes, the exhaust is set automatically.

Recommended Hot Air settings

Product Exhaust Recommended temperature

Grilling Open 200-250°C

Cakes and Biscuits Closed 145-175°C

Baking Open 165-185°C

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COMBISMART®
The CombiSmart function allows you to set an oven temperature and select a humidity
level. CombiSmart is recommended for braised products and 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
product in the oven. To ensure that the oven has reached the correct humidity level,
preheat the oven for 5 minutes.

Setting CombiSmart Temperature and Humidity Level

1. On the Main Menu, touch Manual and then touch CombiSmart.

2. Touch the CombiSmart display. You can now set the oven temperature and
timer. (see page 9)

3. Touch the Fan button to set the fan speed. (see page 9)

4. In the Steam list, drag you finger up or down to select desired humidity level.

Recommended Humidity Levels

Product Humidity level Recommended temperature

Roasting 30-40 170-190°C

Gravy production during 70-80 145-165°C

braising of meat

Poaching fish, poultry, and 90-100 70-120°C

crispy vegetables

Steaming potatoes, rice, 100 100°C or steaming mode

pasta, meat, and more.

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STEAMING
(Not available on BPE models)

If the oven has been used prior to starting the steaming process, cool down the oven
chamber to 20°C below the desired cooking temperature. For CoolDown function
(see page 18).To achieve best results do not load products until oven has reached set
temperature.

Note: in KPE models the temperature of the water in the steam generator is checked
automatically. If the water temperature is below 65°C, the tank is emptied and refilled
for sanitary reasons. The water is then heated.

Setting the Steaming Temperature and Timer

1. On the Main Menu, touch Manual then touch Steaming.

2. Touch the Steaming display. You can now set the temperature and the timer.
(see page 9)

3. Touch the Fan button to set the fan speed. (see page 9)

4. For Racktimer use (see page 10)

Recommended Steaming settings

Temperature Recommended steaming Products

level temperature

Low temperature 65°C-90°C Fish and small vegetables.

steaming Steam small vegetables at 80°C
for 5-10 minutes to keep their
colour and crispness.

Traditional 98°C-100°C Meat, pasta, potatoes, rice and

steaming 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.

Note: Water treatment filters specifically designed for HOUNÖ ovens can be purchased
directly at www.hounoshop.com

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COOK & REGEN

(Not available on BPE models)

Cook & Regen allows you to gently regenerate previously prepared products. The
program uses low fan speed as default 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 the core temperature probe.
•• For regeneration of sous-vide products or similar, follow the supplier’s
recommendations for regeneration.

Setting the Oven and Core Temperature

1. On the Main Menu, touch Manual, and then touch Cook & Regen.

2. You can now set the temperature and the timer. (see page 9)

3. Touch the Fan button to set the fan speed. (see page 9)

Recommended Cook & Regen settings

Products Temperature Level Minutes

Rice, meat, and vegetables 140°C 8-12 minutes

on a plate

Whole roasts, stews, and 120-140°C 40-60 minutes

sauces

Pasta, rice, and similar 120°C 20-30 minutes

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CLIMAOPTIMA®
(Not available on BPE or CombiSlim models)

ClimaOptima allows you to set an oven temperature and add a specific humidity
percentage. The ClimaOptima function will automatically regulate the set percentage of
humidity throughout the whole cooking process regardless of type or amount of product
being cooked.

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
run the ClimaOptima function for 5 minutes before loading.

To achieve best results do not load products until oven has reached set temperature.

Setting ClimaOptima Temperature and Humidity Level

1. On the Main Menu, touch Manual, and then touch ClimaOptima.

2. Touch the ClimaOptima display. You can now set the temperature and the timer.
(see page 9)

3. For Racktimer use (see page 10)

4. In the Humidity list, drag you finger up or down to select the desired humidity
percentage. You can lset the humidity in increments of 5%.

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ADVANCED
The Advanced Menu gives you access to the CoolDown, PreHeat and Proving functions.

PreHeat
Use PreHeat to ensure that the oven chamber is thoroughly heated before you start a
cooking process. We recommend a 10-20% higher preheat temperature above cooking
temperature.

1. On the Main Menu, touch Advanced, and then touch PreHeat.

2. Touch the PreHeat display. You can now set the temperature and the timer. (see
page 9)

3. When the desired temperature has been reached the timer starts to count down.
If 00:00 has been chosen as time the alarm sounds when the set temperature
has been reached.

Note: Use the pre-heat function to ensure consistent end results. Pre-heating the oven
compensates for heat lost during opening and closing the oven.

Products Load Temperature

Frozen products Full load 40°C - 50°C

Frozen products Half load 30°C - 40°C

Ambient products Full load 20°C - 30°C

Ambient products Half load 10°C - 20°C

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CoolDown
Use CoolDown when you are changing from one cooking function to another and need
to cool the oven chamber. You can also use CoolDown before cleaning the oven. For the
best results, set the cool down temperature 20°C lower than the desired temperature of
the next cooking function.

Setting the CoolDown Temperature

1. On the Main Menu, touch Advanced, and then touch CoolDown.

2. Touch the CoolDown display. You can now set the temperature and the timer.
(see page 9)

3. In the temp. list, drag your finger up or down to set the desired temperature.

Proving
Use the proving function for products that need proving before being baked.

1. On the Main Menu, Advanced, and then touch Proving.

2. Touch the Proving display. You can now set the temperature and the timer. (see
page 9)

3. Touch the Cont. button if you want the oven to operate continuously.

Recommended Proving Times and Oven Temperatures

Products Temperature Level Minutes Fan Speed

Loaves of 400-800 Low temperature - 45 minutes 30-50%

grams 32°C

Rolls and baguettes of High temperature- 25 minutes 30-50%

60-200 grams 36°C

Note: Prebaked products do not need proving, whereas pre-proved products require
defrosting and baking.

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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.

Product/ Grilling Roasting Steaming Breaded Browning Braising Crispy

cooking skin
mode

Beef x x x x x x

Pork x x x x x x x

Poultry x x x x x x

Lamb x x x x x x

Venison x x x x x x

Fish x x x x

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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.

•• Braising
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 slow result and to the right for a fast result.

Note: Touch the Tender box if you want the oven to keep the core temperature for 2
hours.

•• Browning
Slide the button to the left for shorter cooking time and to the right for longer
cooking time.
Slide the button to the left for a lighter result and to the right for a darker
result.

•• Breaded
Slide the button to the left for rare meat and to the right for well-done meat.
Slide the button to the left for thick breaded products and to the right for thin
breaded products.

5. Touch the Start button when you have adjusted the parameters. The oven
begins the preheating process and sounds an alarm when ready. Remember to
insert probe and press Confirm after loading.

6. When SmartChef has finished you cooking you will be promted to save the
recipe as a favourite. Then you will have the option to give the recipe a
name and description. The recipe will then be accessable by the pressing the
favourites button in SmartChef.

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RECIPES
The SmartTouch oven can hold 500 recipes. Each recipe can hold up to 15 different
steps. A set of preset recipes comes installed on the oven.

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. Recipes
saved as favourites will always appear at the top of the recipe list.

3. Touch

4. If you want to adjust a recipe, touch the gear wheel icon and follow the
steps described in Adding New Recipes (see below)

Adding New Recipes

You can add and delete recipes in the existing library.

1. On the Main Menu, touch Recipes, and then touch in the upper right corner.

2. In the Category list choose your desired category icon, swipe your finger to the
side for more categories. You will then be presented with the New recipe screen.

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3. Touch the Name 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. The
description box can contain any information relevant for the end user.

4. F.x. Type of tray to be used, amount of product or a reminder to insert temper-

ature probe

5. Touch the Favourite button if you want to add the recipe to your list of
favourites. (see page 24)

6. Touch the Add step button to add the first step of the cooking process.

Note: To achieve consistent cooking results we recommend Preheat as first step

followed by a Note step to insert product

7. In the “Select step” list drag your finger up or down to select the desired cooking
step.

All cooking functions are available to use as a step in a recipe including a Note step
which acts as an alarm . A Pause step is also available. This can be used for resting a
product during a cooking program, f.x bread.

8. Choose the desired settings for the selected type of cooking, and then touch the
arrow in the upper right corner to save your settings.

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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 confirm.

12. A particular step can be deleted or moved to a different position in the recipe by
pressing and holding the step until it highlights. Then it can be moved at will.

Note: Use a note step at any stage in the recipe program to create an alarm or to
convey information to the user. F.x use a note step after preheating to insert product.

13. Touch “add step”, scroll down to Note and press in the upper right corner to
confirm

14. The Edit note screen will appear giving you the option to input text and choose
an icon. This information will be presented with the alarm during the cooking
process.

Note: After Preheat the oven will maintain the temperature for 10 minutes whilst waiting
for products to be loaded.

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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 desired recipe. The recipes are listed in alphabetical order. All the
steps of the recipe, and the total cooking time are displayed. Recipes can also be
named with a number and listed in numerical order.

3. Touch the Start button to start the oven. The oven starts the preheating
process, and displays the Note step information when the oven is preheated.

Adding a Recipe to Favourites

4. On the Main Menu, touch Recipes, choose the category

5. then touch the desired recipe.

6. Touch the gear wheel icon in the upper right corner

7. Touch the Favourite button so that it changes to YES.

8. Touch the arrow in the upper right corner to save your settings.

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USB FUNCTION
The oven has a USB port on the underside of the user panel next to the air filter. All
recipes and settings can be exported and imported via the USB port. These can then be
transfered to other HOUNÖ Smart Touch ovens.

Recipe Download
1. Remove the protective rubber plug from the USB port and insert a USB stick.

2. From the Main screen press the Advanced button.

3. Press USB.

4. Press Export recipes.

5. Choose all recipes or a specific category.

6. Press Choose all to highlight all recipes or scroll through the recipe list and
highlight specific recipes you wish to download.

7. Press the download icon you will then be prompted to give the file a name.

8. Press the icon to download the chosen recipes to the USB stick.

9. Remove the USB stick and replace protective rubber plug.

Note: The oven will automatically create a folder on the USB stick named ‘recipes’. The
downloaded recipe file will be stored in the folder as a txt document. An oven can only
upload recipe files from a USB stick if the txt files are stored in a folder named ‘recipes’.

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Recipe Upload
1. Remove the protective rubber plug from the USB port and insert a USB stick.

2. From the Main screen press the Advanced button.

3. Press USB.

4. Press Import recipes.

5. Choose from the txt recipe files that are available from your USB stick.

6. Choose all recipes or a specific category.

7. Press Choose all to highlight all recipes or scroll through the recipe list and
highlight specific recipes you wish to upload.

8. Press the upload icon

9. You will be prompted with the option to Overwrite, Add or Cancel

•• will replace recipes currently on the oven with the new upload

•• will add the upload to the current recipes on the oven

•• will stop the upload completely

10. You will be prompted with a Success screen when the recipes are uploaded.
Press finish then back out to the main screen to continue using the oven.

11. Remove the USB stick and replace protective rubber plug.

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HACCP Function

The oven automatically records HACCP files each time a Recipe, Smartchef or Combi-
washprogram is complete. These files are stored for a period of 60 days and are
available to download directly in PDF format. No further software is needed to read the
files.

1. Remove the protective rubber plug from the USB port and insert a USB stick.

2. From the Main screen press the Advanced button.

3. Press HACCP.

4. You will be prompted to choose a ‘From’ date and a ‘To’ date. Press in the
upper right corner to continue.

5. The oven will download all available HACCP files between the two chosen dates
to the USB stick.

6. You will be prompted with a ‘Reports copied’ screen. You can remove the USB
stick and continue with use of the oven.

7. Remove the USB stick and replace protective rubber plug.

Note: The oven will automatically create a folder on the USB stick named ‘oven’. It will
then create a folder named ’haccp’ inside the oven folder. The downloaded HACCP files
will be stored in the folder as PDF documents.

A graph will show set and actual temperature for the oven cabinet and core probe.
Temperatures will be recorded every minute.

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TIMER START

The Timer Start function automatically powers up and preheats the oven ready for a
specific cooking program.

1. From the Main screen press the Advanced button.

2. Press Timer Start. The default screen will read Press Not Active
button, turn to Active to activate the function.

3. Choose between Single Timer or Week timer and press OK to confirm.

4. If using Single timer, select time and date. If using week timer choose desired
start time, press Active then press OK to confirm.

5. Choose the relevant category then recipe for the Timer Start function.

6. If using the Week timer you can choose to set the Timer Start function to power
up and preheat at different times daily over a one week period. This will run
continuosly from week to week until deactivated. The timer can also be deacti-
vated on a particular day.

7. Press in the upper left corner to back out to the Main menu.

Note: The oven must be powered off with the door closed for the Timer Start function to
operate.

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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.

NOTE: Oven damage due to absence of a necessary HOUNÖ

PROTECT HydroShield water filter may render the warranty void.

NOTE: Oven damage due to lack of regular cleaning with HOUNÖ

PROTECT Detergent Intense and Rinse Aid may render the warranty
void.

Cleaning the Oven Chamber

1. Check the level of detergent and rinse aid in the containers. The red tube is for
detergent and the blue tube is for rinse aid.

2. On the Main Menu, touch Manual, and then touch Combiwash

3. Touch the desired cleaning mode. You can choose between the following
cleaning cycles.

•• Flush: Use this before starting the other cleaning programmes.

•• Light: Use this after steaming and roasting at low temperatures.

•• Medium: Use this after steaming and roasting at medium temperatures.

•• Heavy: Use this after roasting at temperatures higher than 180°C.

•• Intensive: Use this after roasting very greasy products.

4. Touch Start.

Note: If the cleaning cycle is interrupted before it has been completed, for example
because of a power outage, the oven automatically performs a safety flush to remove
any detergent remnants.

NOTE: The Combiwash function is specifically developed for HOUNÖ PROTECT

chemicals. Using other chemicals can cause damage to oven and void warranty.

Visit www.hounoshop.com to buy the HOUNÖ PROTECT cleaning agent.

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ENERGY & WATER METERS

Energy meter
Energy usage is recorded in the oven. It is possible to set a counter to zero and record
how much energy has been used in certain time.

There is a total counter which will continuosly record energy usage during the life span
of the oven.

1. On the Main Menu, touch to enter the settings menu.

2. Touch the Super user button.

3. Scroll down and touch Logs & statistics.

4. Touch Energy meters.

•• Total counter will read all energy usage of oven.

•• Trip counter will read energy usage of oven since last reset. Information of
previous reset will be shown under the Reset trip button.

Water meter
Water usage is recorded in the oven. It is possible to set a counter to zero and record
how much water has been used since last reset.

There is a total counter which will continuosly record water usage during the life span of
the oven.

5. On the Main Menu, touch to enter the settings menu.

6. Touch the Super user button.

7. Scroll down and touch Logs & statistics.

8. Touch Water meter.

9. Total counter will read all water usage of oven.

10. Trip counter will read water usage of oven since last reset.

• Reset trip will reset the trip counter to zero. Date of previous reset will be
displayed beside Reset trip button.

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Water filter
The Filter function will record the usage of the water filter and alert the oven user when
the filter needs replacing. First you need to measure the total hardness of the water
input to the oven. Water hardness tests can be purchased from www.hounoshop.com

To activate do the following;

In the Water Meter screen

11. Touch Hardness button.

12. Choose water hardness settings based on the results of the water hardness test.

•• Use Simple mode if using water test strips delivered with oven.

•• Use Advanced mode if using Water drop test purchased from www.
hounoshop.com

13. Touch Filter button. Choose the corresponding HOUNÖ Hydro Shield size just
installed on your oven. A confirmation screen will appear informing you if Filter
alerts status are Acive or Inactive.

14. Touch Filter alerts button. Choose if you wish Filter alerts to be Active or Inactive.
Press OK to confirm.

15. Touch Filter changed button to reset the counter so Filter alerts will be accurate
in alerting you of new filter needed.

Note: Filter alert function is only compatible with HOUNÖ PROTECT Hydro Shield water
filters, which can be purchased directly at www.hounoshop.com

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CHEMICALS
The Chemicals function will record the usage of the cleaning detergent and rinse
aid levels. The oven will alert the user when the chemical containers need replacing.
Chemicals and accessories can be purchased from www.hounoshop.com

To activate do the following:

1. On the Main Menu, touch to enter the settings menu.

2. Touch the Super user button.

3. Scroll down and touch Logs & statistics.

4. Touch the Chemicals button.

To activate do the following;

5. Touch the Level Warnings button.

6. Scroll to Yes and touch OK to confirm.

7. Touch the Container button. Here you are given the choice between 5ltr and 10
ltr containers. Choose which size containers you have and press OK to confirm.

Once the Level warnings are activated and new chemicals have been added the counter
needs to be reset.

8. Touch the Replaced button. This will start the counter fresh so the usage
of chemicals can be measured accurately to ensure of timely chemical
replacement.

Next to the Replaced button will be shown the date of previous chemical replacement.
Use the same process for the Rinse aid. The level will show if chemicals are still
available.

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ROLL-IN SYSTEM
The Roll-in system comes as standard on all 1.16, 1.20 & 2.20
models. The trolley can be removed completely from the oven
cabinet and replaced at will. This allows the oven to be preheated
whilst the trolley is being loaded.

Removing and replacing Roll-in trolley

Open the oven door by turning the handle 90° anti clockwise. the
door must be open minimum 100° to remove the trolley from the
oven.

Insert the removable trolley handle bar into the holes near the
base. Release the locks on the wheels and carefully pull the trolley
out of the oven cabinet.

Place the Preheat bridge into place at the bottom of the oven
cabinet before closing the oven door. The preheat bridge creates
a seal in the space the trolley has left open so no energy is lost
during preheat.

The removable handle for the trolley can also be used to remove
the preheat bridge after heating. The preheat bridge can be hung
on the side if the oven.

The trolley can be replaced in the same way as removed.

Note: The Roll-in system oven must be installed on a level flat

floor.

To protect the gasket of the oven door please ensure that the
wheels are locked once the oven trolley is in place.

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OVEN MAINTENANCE
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.

Cleaning the Oven Interior

Visual Cooking Models
You have to remove the filter housing to be able to clean around the fan and the heating
elements.

1. Loosen screws (A) and (B).

2. Turn the filter housing and clean behind it. You dismount the filter housing by

lifting it upwards until it is clear of the pin at the bottom and then tipping it.

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Combislim Models
You have to remove the Racks on either side of the oven cabinet.

Pull the base of the rack a centimeter away from the side of the oven to release the
bottom then pull upwards. The rack will come free and can be removed from the oven
cabinet.

To remove the air baffle:

•• Use a screw driver in the slots A and B. Turn 20° anti-clockwise to release the
catch.
•• Pull the top of the air baffle toward you and up to release it from the pins it sits
on at the base.

•• When finished cleaning ensure all components are put back in place correctly.

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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.

1. Unlock the screws to dismount the jet heads.

2. Soak the jet heads in descaling solution overnight.

•• The jet head for steam (ClimaOptima and CombiSmart) has the notch facing
downwards (long tube).

•• The jet head for CombiWash is located to the right or above the other jet
head. It has the notch facing upwards (short tube).

Jet head
for steam

Jet head for

CombiWash

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Cleaning the Air Filter

Visual Cooking Models
The air filter is located below the control panel in front of the spray hose.

To remove the filter twist the fingerscrew and pull down. The filter must be cleaned on a
weekly basis. You can clean the filter manually or in a dishwasher.

Important: If the filter is not cleaned, the computer may overheat and the oven will fail.
You must remount the filter after it has been cleaned.

Combislim Models
The air filter is located at the rear of the oven.

To remove the filter, pull straight up out of the filter casing. The filter must be cleaned on
a weekly basis. You can clean the filter manually or in a dishwasher.

Important: If the filter is not cleaned, the computer may overheat and the oven will fail.
You must remount the filter after it has been cleaned.

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GUIDELINES
User guidelines
•• The core probe has 3 temperature sensor points. When using the core probe be
sure to insert the pin into the product at the thickest point. The oven will always
operate from the coolest of the 3 sensors.
Note: When roasting whole chickens put the core probe into the thickest part of the
breast.

•• When cooking in the oven always space the trays evenly in the oven cabinet to
ensure a good airflow around products. If using 1 tray use the middle shelf.

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 80°C

connective tissue (neck, brisket, and shoulder)

Paté 75°C

Terrine 60°C

Rare roast 56-59°C

Medium roast 59-64°C

Well-done roast 65-70°C

Tender Meat

Tender meats such as sirloin steaks and trimmed fillets reach their maximum tenderness
at a core temperature of 65°C. The meat becomes tougher when the core temperature
reaches 75-80°C, and then increasingly tender again if the temperature continues to
increase.

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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. Remove the meat after no longer than 3 hours or when the core temper-
ature falls below 65°C. For more details, consult the official guidelines of your country.

Core Temperature Guidelines for Fish

Product Temperature Guidelines

Fish without bones 55°C

Fish with bones 60°C

Fish paté 65°C

Core Temperature Guidelines for Delta-T

Result Temperature Guidelines

Rare 52-57°C

Medium-rare 59-62°C

Well-done 72-87°C

You should always follow the guidelines from your national food safety board.

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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.

6 Drain too hot The drain temperature has been above

75°C for more than 5 minutes. Check
that the water is turned on. Check that
the jet in the drain is working properly.

7 Oven sensor defective The temperature sensor in the oven is

not working. Contact authorized service
personnel.

8 Core temperature probe You have selected a program that uses

not connected the core temperature probe, but the
probe has to be connected.

9 Generator sensor The temperature sensor in the

defective generator is not working properly.
Contact authorized service personnel.

10 Drain sensor defective The sensor in the drain is now working

properly. You can still use the oven.

11 Water shortage The steam generator was not filled with

water within 2 minutes. Check that the
water is turned on. Contact authorized
service personnel.

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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.

16 IO board too hot Contact authorized service personnel.

19 Internal defect An internal software error occurred.

Restart the oven.

20 Internal defect A communication failure occurred

between the computer and the IO
board. Contact authorized service
personnel.

21 Invalid program You have chosen a program that is not

supported by the oven.

22 Programme interrupted A program in progress was interrupted

because of a power supply interruption.
The power supply interruption lasted
so long that the program cannot be
restarted.

24 Draining failure The steam generator could not be

emptied during flushing. The level
sensor reports high water level when
the generator is emptied. Contact
authorized service personnel.

25 ClimaOptima The ClimaOptima function has not been

calibrated. Go to the service menu to
calibrate.

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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. The oven can
still be used. Try to calibrate the door
sensor.

34 Water pressure too low Check that the water is turned on.

36 No detergent. The detergent or rinse aid container is

empty. Refill detergent or rinse aid.

38 Detergent in oven CombiWash was interrupted while there

was still detergent in the oven chamber.
Run CombiWash Flush before using the
oven.

39 Memory insufficient There is insufficient memory to run the

selected operation. Contact authorized
service personnel.

40 IO board hot The internal temperature of the IO

board has been too high. Clean the
inlet filter at the bottom of the panel.
Note that this is a warning. If the
temperature continues to rise, the oven
will stop and display error code 16.

41 Main alarm The steam generator thermo switch has

tripped during out-of-service time. The
main contactor has been disconnected.
Contact authorized service personnel.

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Error Code Problem Possible solution

42 SW defect A software defect has been detected

during operation. The steam generator
was activated by mistake. Contact
HOUNÖ technical support.

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.

52 / 62* Gas valve failure The automatic gas burner control has
failed to switch on the gas valve. Try
to restart oven. Contact authorized
service personnel.

53 / 63* Fan RPM The gas-air control unit does not

revolve while the pressure switch is
active. Try to restart oven. Contact
authorized service personnel.

54 / 64* Fan error The gas-air control unit does not run
at the correct RPM just before ignition.
Try to restart oven. Contact authorized
service personnel.

55 / 65* Ignition failure Ignition failed. Try to restart oven.

Contact authorized service personnel.

56 / 66* Gas failure The flame has failed to occur after 3

attempts to ignite. Try to restart oven.
Contact authorized service personnel.

57 / 67* Stop during operation There was a gas failure during

operation. Try to restart oven. Contact
authorized service personnel.

*Error codes 60-67 relates to gas fan 2 for gas ovens 1.20 roll-in and 2.20 roll-in. Try to
restart oven. Contact authorized service personnel.

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SERVICE AND REPAIR

•• It is highly recommended the oven is inspected at least 1 time per year by
authorized installation and service personnel to ensure safe operation and
preventative maintenance measures.
•• All maintenance and repair must be carried out by qualified installation and
service personnel only. Installation or service by other than qualified personnel
may result in damage to the oven and/or injury to the operator.

•• WARNING: During service and when replacing parts the oven must be discon-
nected from its power source. The service technician must at all times during
maintenance and repair be able to see that the power plug is disconnected.

•• When cleaning the oven, only use cleaning detergent that matches the speci-
fications from the factory. Do not use corrosive cleaners not intended for oven
cleaning on your oven. Cleaning products specifically developed for HOUNÖ
ovens are available for purchase on www.hounoshop.com.

CONTACTING SUPPORT
You can reach HOUNÖ Technical Support at TECSUPPORT@HOUNO.COM.

WARRANTY TERMS
HOUNÖ’s General Terms and Conditions for 4-Year Warranty

The following Warranty (“Warranty”) applies only to HOUNÖ CombiSlim and

Visual Cooking II SE ovens (“Unit(s)”). The Warranty is subject to the conditions
set forth below. The Warranty covers any defect, which can be attributed to
material or manufacturing defects during normal use of the Unit.
1. The Warranty period runs for 48 months from the factory invoice date of
the Unit (“Warranty Period”).
The first 12-month period is the general factory warranty.
The following 36 months cover all parts needed for covered
repairs.
2. The start of the Warranty Period can be postponed up to 6 months from
the factory invoice date until the installation date.
Register the oven at HOUNÖ’s website www.houno.com to
validate the Warranty.
The Unit must be registered within 8 weeks from the date of
installation.
3. During the Warranty Period, the customer must contact his supplier of the
Unit to claim any warranty repair.
4. During the Warranty Period, HOUNÖ has the right to either repair or
replace the defective parts or to replace the Unit.
5. The Warranty Period will not be extended following the performance of
warranty service nor does it trigger a new warranty period.

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6. HOUNÖ does not cover transport costs or risks when shipping warranty
parts.
7. The Warranty does not cover defects covered by incorrect instal-
lation1 . This includes defects and damage caused by the use of soiled,
aggressive water, sub-standard gas, or electricity with unsuitable
voltage or current.
Water quality must be verified during installation and if required, an
appropriate filter must be applied and cartridge replaced as specified.
a) Oven damage due to absence of a necessary HOUNÖ
PROTECT HydroShield water filter or RO (reverse osmosis
system) 2 will render the Warranty void!
b) The installation checklist must be completed by an authorized
service company and is mandatory to obtain the Warranty.
8. Furthermore, the Warranty does not apply to defects or damage caused
by the build-up of lime scale or calcium deposits in the Unit.
a) Oven damage due to lack of regular cleaning with HOUNÖ
PROTECT Detergent Intense and Rinse Aid may render the
Warranty void!
9. Warranty does not cover defects caused by incorrect use of the Unit 3.
10. The Warranty does not apply if spare parts other than original HOUNÖ
spare parts are used during the Warranty Period.
11. The Warranty does not apply if the Unit is installed or serviced by a
person who is not authorized by HOUNÖ A/S, during the Warranty
Period.
12. The Warranty does not cover normal wear and tear of the Unit.
a) Lamps, seals and interior glass are not covered by the
Warranty.

Disputes related to the above shall be resolved solely and exclusively under Danish
law, with the exception of the International Sale of Goods Act (CISC) (opt-out)
and any provisions on the choice of law. Any dispute or claim arising out of or in
connection with this Agreement, or the breach, termination or invalidity thereof,
shall be settled by arbitration in accordance with the Rules of Procedure of the
Danish Institute of Arbitration (Danish Arbitration).

1 See the HOUNÖ Installation Manual for correct installation.

2 RO: Reverse Osmosis water treatment is accepted provided that:
a) It is properly maintained at all times
b) It complies with local food grade regulations (i.e. closed system)
c) Water pressure and flow meets oven requirements at any time
3 See the HOUNÖ User Manual for correct use.

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RECIPES

Béarnaise Sauce Chocolate Hot Pots

Spare Ribs Roast Chicken

Grilled Salmon Tart Tatin

Sign up for our Recipe of the Month.

Receive our new recipes and gain access to the HOUNÖ

recipe collection.

For more information visit www.houno.com

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 Accessories

ACCESSORIES

Potato Spike for baked Chicken Grid for Whole

potatoes Roast Chickens

Eterna Coated Multi Tray Eterna Coated Roasting

for Pizzas Trays of Different Depths

Grilling Grid for Grill Marks

For more information visit www.hounoshop.com

Here you can see the whole range of HOUNÖ accessories

and what they can do for your kitchen.

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 GET IN
TOUCH
As your combi oven
specialist, we always do
our utmost to help our
customers. Worldwide.

HOUNÖ A/S
ALSVEJ 1
DK-8940 RANDERS SV
DENMARK

T: +45 8711 4711

E: houno@houno.com

www.houno.com
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