Cooking with the ComboEase

Many of you already know the many benefits of cooking with a combi oven, yet Groen has decided to take it one step further with the ComboEase. This powerful oven is easy to learn how to use, operate, and even easier to maintain. Groen made this combi oven truly affordable, without asking you to sacrifice quality or brand. This full-size combi oven is also an eco-friendly appliance, making it great for your business, your wallet, and the environment.

In order to properly use the ComboEase oven, Groen has provided a list of tips to make each cooking method extremely efficient and successful for you and your guests / customers. Follow these tips to create amazingly delicious food with each use:

General Usage Tips

• Typically, products cook according to manufacturer's directions (so make sure to check those!)
• The internal temperature of products will rise by about 5 to 10 degrees when removed from the oven. Opt to take products out at a lower temperature; they can always be placed back in the oven.
• Use caution when opening the door during operation. Open the door slightly to allow steam to escape.
• Utilize the hour meter to create a cleaning schedule that is unique to your operation.
• For daily cleaning, use a spray de-greaser and follow the instructions on the door for operating on the CLEAN cycle. TO minimize the possibility of lime-scale build-up, use a solution of 1 part white vinegar to 32 parts water in a spray bottle. Rinse with water & allow to air dry.

Steam Mode

When cooking products on Steam Mode in the ComboEase oven, you should:

• Use 2" perforated pans where possible and avoid mounding products above the top lip of the pan.
• Use 1" perforated pans when cooking protein products. Single layering is ideal as well, especially when cooking protein products such as hot dogs, tamales, shrimp, and fish.
• Make sure solid pans are placed about perforated pans when steaming, as steam does not transfer flavors, but dripping liquid will.
• To minimize cleaning time, place a sheet pan on the bottom rack to catch solids and proteins from dripping pans. You will need to drain the pan on occasion if used for an extended period of time.
• Solid pans should be used for cooking rice, hot cereals, and grits. Experiment with water ration until you find your desired consistency. Cook times with typically follow those on the package.

Combination Mode

Combi cooking helps balance the moisture level in the oven with the aid of steam, as opposed to drawing out moisture, which is typical of conventional oven. When cooking products on Combination Mode in the ComboEase, you should:

• Used frequently to increase yield of cooked meats and prepared items, reduce the oven temperature, and increase cooking time.
• Use the CrispEase feature to provide light browning or caramelization.
• Use simple sauces, oil / seasoning rubs, hot sauce, and high quality, flavor bases to aid in adding color.
• Begin cooking french fries and breaded items on Combi Mode , then push the CrispEase button 2-3 minutes into the cooking cycle to create crisp, flavorful foods.
• Use wire baskets for preparing fries, breaded patties, and nuggets. If necessary, spray a light coating of pan spray on the basket to eliminate sticking.

Convection Mode

• Thanks to the unique design of the ComboEase, a reversing fan is not needed to distribute heat in the cavity. This provides a more subtle browning pattern. When cooking one pan, use the second rack position from the top. When cooking three or more pans, be sure to spread them out to provide the best air circulation.
• Since convection mode has a high degree of natural humidity from the products being cooked, you may find that some products typically cooked in the Combi mode can be cooked in ComboEase Convection mode and can achieve the same effect.