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SCOPE OF WORK -Vendor will provide all equipment necessary to meet the Statement of Work below.
STATEMENT OF WORK PART B WORK REQUIREMENTS
B.1 TO BE PROVIDED:
The Louis A. Johnson VAMC is working, VA Project No. 540-370. The project includes renovation of the kitchen area of the hospital and will require the purchase of two (2) combi ovens equal to the specifications detailed below in salient characteristics.
Specifications
Please see below for salient characteristics.
CHEF S COMBI 102G
General Description
10-level all-in-one multifunctional cooking equipment: convection, steam cooking, roasting, grilling, baking, air frying, poaching, simmering, low temperature cooking, defrosting, regeneration, holding. Advanced cooking technologies for premium cooking results with powerful heating elements, humidity sensor-controlled climate
regulation, high-performance dehumidification, controlled
even heat distribution and humidifying function.
Exterior Dimensions
Combi: 42.36"H x 41.02"W x 41.06"D.
Capacity
Twenty (20) 12" x 20" hotel pans or Ten (10) 18"x 26" full sheet pans
Voltage
120v/60/1-ph, 0.6kW, 5.8 amps
Standard Features
GlobalOS offers fast, intuitive control with a powerful processor and customizable interface tailored to each user s needs.
CombiClimateControl delivers even heat, fresh steam, and
powerful dehumidification for perfect results even with full loads.
AutoClimate supports the user during manual cooking. It sets the
appropriate cooking climate based on the cabinet temperature set
by the user, if desired.
Chef'sGuide delivers consistent results just set your goal, and
it adjusts the cooking climate automatically. Manual tweaks are
always possible.
MenuMix syncs cooking times across levels, alerts users when to
load items, and ensures everything finishes together. Mixed menus
can be saved for reuse.
CombiCare automates cleaning with customizable programs, using
solid cleaner tabs and care sticks for descaling. It leaves the oven
hygienic and limescale-free.
2-year parts and labor and 5-year limited steam generator warranty.
* ENERGY STAR Certified
Operation
Capacitive 10" HD Touchscreen usable with gloves.
Easy smartphone-like operation such as dragging, swiping, widgets, tutorials, etc.
High-performance processor for responsive operation.
Customization of the user interface to show or hide features for individual cooking preferences, with different languages.
Creation of individual user profiles with optional PIN-codes.
Easy-to-read screen content due to structured and large display of essential information.
Loading and removal requests due to an energy-saving LED system, color display, and illuminated control button.
Device status displayed via the illuminated control button visible from a distance.
Clear indications of oven's operation status, such as: preheating, loading, unloading, and dynamic animations.
Audible prompts and visual messages when user action is required.
Extensive search function including all cooking paths, application examples and settings. Ability to apply filters and sort the search.
Quick access to help and settings.
Contextual help always shows current help content for the displayed screen content.
Start the help file to check application example.
Fast setting of desired temperature due to quick temperature selection menu.
Fast adding of additional cooking time due to quick time selection menu.
Top 12 favorites to ensure quick access to frequently used cooking methods.
Time can be set to display in 12- or 24-hour format.
Digital temperature display can be set to °C or °F, displays target and actual values.
Humidity and time of cooking are digitally displayed; displays both target and actual values.
Time setting is displayed in seconds, minutes, and hours.
Sleep mode and an intermediate sleep mode for extended cycles, such as overnight cooking.
Automatic Cooking Functions
Even energy distribution in the cooking cabinet is achieved by a controlled air distribution system with reversing fan wheel.
Cooks with automatic control and adapts the cooking parameters to ensure optimum cooking results, regardless of product size or load.
Automatic adaption of the cooking climate depending on the cooking temperature set.
Setting the desired cooking result by determining the browning level, degree of cooking and product size.
Load detection and adaption of the cooking parameters to ensure reproducible cooking quality independent from load quantity.
Monitors and calculates the browning level based on the Maillard reaction.
Controlled multi-level cooking with a timer for each level.
Display of dishes that can be cooked together.
Planning and recipe storage of mixed loads to ensure a standardized production process with consistent and reliable results.
Core temperature positioning detection with user notification in case of incorrect positioning.
Core temperature assistant for selecting the correct core temperature depending on the food to be cooked.
Automatic proofing of baked goods.
Intuitive and individual programming of an unlimited number of cooking recipes with an unlimited number of drag-and-drop steps.
Easily transfer cooking recipes to other cooking systems via secure cloud connection or via USB.
Degraded mode will provide a continuous convection cooking screen, whatever the breakdown (except system electrical failure), a
malfunction button, etc., to complete the cooking cycle.
Adaptive Speed Fan: Features 4 standard levels of fan speed, one maximum level, and automatically reduces the speed by half after 2 hours, while maintaining optimum performance.
Cooking Functions
Three cooking modes:
Convection: hot air from 80-575°F
Steam: from 90-270°F (hot steam from 213-270°F)
Combination of hot air and steam: from 80-575°F
Maximum cooking temperature of 575°F with automatic adjustment designed for high quality results and reliability.
Powerful heating elements for brief heat-up times and fast compensation of the temperature drop during full loads or a la carte operation.
Highly effective steam generator to provide maximum steam saturation with hygienic fresh steam even below 212°F.
High power steam for special steam applications such as dumplings.
Humidifying function for outstanding baking results, fluffy crumb toppings, and shiny crust.
Percentage-accurate humidity setting and control from 0-100%.
Percentage-accurate measurement of the humidity below 212°F for low temperature cooking.
High performance dehumidification to ensure best possible evenness and crispness, even with large food quantities.
Degree-accurate control of cooking cabinet temperature.
Five adjustable air speeds.
Fast cooling of the cabinet by air or water with door closed.
Core temperature probe with three measuring points.
Optional external (USB) core temperature probe with six measuring points for soft or very small cooking products.
Delta-T mode cooking mode.
Automatically pre-selected start time with changeable date and time.
Cleaning and Care
Automatic cleaning and care system of the cooking cabinet and steam generator, independent of water pressure.
The cleaning process consists of four efficient wash cycles and one rinse cycle, reducing resource consumption while ensuring optimal
cleaning.
Automatic cleaning and removal of limescale deposits within the steam generator during the cleaning cycle.
Multiple programs to target the specific level of desired cleanliness.
Ultrafast rinsing in only six minutes for practically uninterrupted, hygienic production.
Usage of solid cleaning tablets and care sticks to ensure easy operation.
Advanced limescale management includes regular steam generator flushing and real-time detection of limescale level, ensuring optimal
operation.
Inside and outside material: stainless steel ASTM 304, seamless hygienic cooking cabinet with rounded corners to optimize air flow.
Glass and stainless steel surfaces allow easy external cleaning.
IPX5-class protection against spraying water in all directions.
Operations
Maximum level height not higher than 63" when using an appropriate stand.
Long-lasting and energy-efficient LEDs illuminate the cooking chamber, providing excellent color fidelity.
Double-glazed cooking chamber door with rear ventilation, special heat-reflective coating, and rotating panels for easy cleaning.
Contact temperature of the cooking cabinet door meets UL requirements.
Integrated retractable sprayer for handheld spraying needs.
Electronic over temperature limiter for steam generator and convection heating.
Integrated fan wheel brake.
HACCP data storage and output via USB or SmartConnect app.
Tested according to appropriate standards for unsupervised operation (overnight cooking).
Ergonomic door handle with right or left-handed door opening and swing-shut function.
Networking
Connectivity via Ethernet for a stable and secure connection. Ethernet interface.
Integrated USB interface for local data exchange.
Free SmartConnect app monitors in real time: energy and water usage, cleaning cycles, recipe history log (keeps track of programs used), HACCP temperature, and error warning messages all by remote control.
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