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Smoking without an extra smoker oven? The VarioSmoker allows you 

to cook and smoke food at the same time in your cooking system. This 

saves valuable time and space. Give meat, fish, and vegetables aromatic 

smoky flavors and unmistakable colors, you can define these yourself 

according to your preferences. 
In the iCombi Pro, the VarioSmoker is controlled intelligently via the 

USB interface. Once the VarioSmoker has been connected to the 

cooking system, cooking paths are displayed in the iCookingSuite which 

guarantees an optimal smoking result. 
To do this, simply connect the iCombi Pro and VarioSmoker via USB, start 

the VarioSmoker and regulate it via the intelligent cooking paths. After 

just a few minutes of heating up, the intelligence of the iCombi Pro will 

deliver optimal and professional cooking and smoking result. You can 

also use the VarioSmoker in all RATIONAL combi-steamers manufactured 

from 1997 but in manual mode.
This application manual will help you achieve optimal and professional 

cooking and smoking results both when using the intelligent cooking 

paths in the iCombi Pro and when smoking manually in RATIONAL 

combi-steamers. 

Fill the VarioSmoker with wood chips, place it in your iCombi Pro on 

a rack above or below the food, and close the cooking cabinet door. If 

you are using the lowest rack level, slide another GN container over the 

VarioSmoker to prevent it from being soiled by dripping fat. 

Intelligent mode

1. Remove the protective cover on the power supply for the USB port.
2. Connect the USB plug with the power supply and the USB port on the 

cooking system.

3. Switch on the VarioSmoker with the main switch. 

In the iCombi Pro, the smoking cooking paths are displayed in the 

iCookingSuite.

4. 

Press the smoker button to display all intelligent smoking 

cooking paths.

5. Start the desired cooking path. The VarioSmoker will be controlled 

automatically during the cooking path.

If you remove the USB cable from the power supply during operation, 

a message will appear on the display. The intelligent cooking path will 

continue without interruption and the VarioSmoker will be switched 

off. If the USB cable is reconnected, the VarioSmoker will restart in the 

intelligent cooking path.

 

Manual operation

Switch on the VarioSmoker with the main switch. 

The VarioSmoker will heat up and smoking will begin.
Manual mode in the iCombi Pro

Once the VarioSmoker has been connected with the 

USB cable

 and 

switched on, the display includes the 

on and off

 indication. This means 

the VarioSmoker can be used at any time. 

Smoking made easy.

General instructions for using the VarioSmoker 

successfully.

How the VarioSmoker works.

Information:

 › It takes around 9 minutes for the first smoke to form.

 › If the option “New batch” is available, check whether new smoking material 

needs to be added.

 › We recommend a medium clean after a smoking process. You will find further 

cleaning tips for your VarioSmoker in your operating instructions.

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Summary of Contents for VarioSmoker

Page 1: ...VarioSmoker Application manual for iCombi Pro and iCombi Classic...

Page 2: ...formation on smoking 07 Ingredients for creating smoke Chapter 2 08 Examples with fish Chapter 3 14 Examples with poultry Chapter 4 24 Examples with meat Table of contents Chapter 5 32 Examples with v...

Page 3: ...r to prevent it from being soiled by dripping fat Intelligent mode 1 Remove the protective cover on the power supply for the USB port 2 Connect the USB plug with the power supply and the USB port on t...

Page 4: ...f your raw materials you can determine the aroma and intensity To give your food product an aromatic and natural smoke flavor you can use wood chips or even dried herbs or spices It is not necessary t...

Page 5: ...se modern spice mixes such as basil lime orange or fresh bay leaves 2 Golden yellow skin from the smoke and the meat underneath with a distinct spicy flavor Usage examples with fish The following tabl...

Page 6: ...lly in the iCombi Pro In the meantime season the salmon with lemon rind tarragon and dill and use an appropriate roasting and baking tray for cooking Once the VarioSmoker begins smoking and your RATIO...

Page 7: ...eantime season the trout to taste and use a grid for cooking Once the VarioSmoker begins smoking and your RATIONAL combi steamer asks you to load place the salmon in the cooking cabinet and close the...

Page 8: ...atively high proportion of protein poultry is a popular food However poultry meat does tend to become dry A gentle cooking process combined with the VarioSmoker is therefore ideal for preparing poultr...

Page 9: ...The program will start automatically in the iCombi Pro Use the chicken superspike for cooking Ingredients for 24 portions 12 whole chickens 1 2 3 50 g raw sugar 1 oz 30 g paprika sweet 1 oz 30 g onion...

Page 10: ...for your cooking system The program will start automatically in the iCombi Pro In the meantime season the turkey breast with the spice mix and use a stainless steel grid for cooking Ingredients for 2...

Page 11: ...cooking system The program will start automatically in the iCombi Pro In the meantime season the duck breast with the fresh rosemary and use a stainless steel grid for cooking Ingredients for 6 portio...

Page 12: ...e setting for your cooking system The program will start automatically in the iCombi Pro In the meantime season the chicken legs with salt sugar madras curry powder and ground paprika sweet and use a...

Page 13: ...is is made by cooking and smoking a beef brisket It is the time that makes the beef brisket so irresistible Pulled pork is where the pork meat has been cooked and pulled apart Here too the time is wha...

Page 14: ...automatically in the iCombi Pro Use a granite enamelled container for cooking Ingredients for 18 portions 6 lb pork neck shoulder 4 tbsp mild red paprika 2 tsp cayenne pepper 4 tsp garlic powder 2 ts...

Page 15: ...rt automatically in the iCombi Pro Ingredients for 12 portions 6 rack of ribs 12 tbsp medium mustard 6 oz Worcestershire sauce 12 tsp coarse sea salt 12 tsp cane sugar 12 tsp chili powder 6 tsp garlic...

Page 16: ...r your cooking system The program will start automatically in the iCombi Pro Use a granite enameled container for cooking Ingredients for 35 portions 15 lb beef brisket point and flat Salt pepper Hick...

Page 17: ...od and close the cooking cabinet door Select the appropriate setting for your cooking system The program will start automatically in the iCombi Pro Use a granite enameled container for cooking Ingredi...

Page 18: ...ing and baking tray for cooking Select the settings provided below Once the VarioSmoker begins smoking and your RATIONAL cooking system asks you to load place the vegetables in the cooking cabinet and...

Page 19: ...le preparation method preserves the nutrients extends the shelf life of the food and obtains the typical smoked flavor Preserve flavor refine food Usage examples for low temperature smoking Tip In ord...

Page 20: ...program will start automatically in the iCombi Pro In the meantime season the salmon with the rind and add other spices as required and use a RATIONAL rstainless steel container Once the VarioSmoker...

Page 21: ...cooking cabinet door Select the setting for your cooking system The program will start automatically in the iCombi Pro In the meantime season the duck breast with the fresh rosemary and use a stainles...

Page 22: ...n the iCombi Pro In the meantime season the cheese or tofu as required You can use rosemary thyme or sage Once the VarioSmoker begins smoking and your RATIONAL cooking system asks you to load place th...

Page 23: ...ional online ca rationalcanada com RATIONAL USA Inc 1701 Golf Road Suite C 120 Commercium Rolling Meadows IL 60008 United States Tel 888 320 7274 Toll Free Fax 847 755 9583 info rational online us rat...

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