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MINICHEF® 2000 Temperature Controller and Timer
MINICHEF Temperature ControllerMultiple Controllers in One Pre-programmed Cooking Computer Handle All Cooking Applications

MINICHEF® 2000 is an industry first in on-off or PID configurable temperature/time and machine-function controllers. This cooking computer is pre-programmed for multiple applications and ready to be installed. The food equipment industry can now rely on one product to provide control for many cooking devices including cook and hold ovens, convection ovens, deep-fat fryers, griddles and rotisseries. OEMs can easily switch the controller from one application to another or customize it to fit different applications by pressing a combination of keys.

MINICHEF 2000 withstands the rigorous conditions of a kitchen environment with an 80°C (176°F) ambient rating and superior immunity to electrical interference. This cooking computer/controller is tested to CE, UL®, C-UL®, CSA, NSF and AGA standards.

Features Benefits
  • Configurable cooking controller
  • Standardizes applications on one controller simplifying inventory, manufacturing and reducing multiple suppliers
  • Economical two-loop controller with event I/O
  • Controls temperatures and times cooking
  • Operates other machine functions with event inputs and outputs
  • Offers one or two control loops or one loop plus probe feature
  • Compact design
  • Provides options for designing space-efficient equipment
  • Programmable menus with mid-point alarms
  • Simplifies repetitive tasks
  • Enables even cooking by alerting the user to an action such as stir or turn
  • PID control with auto-tune
  • Provides fast ramp up and stable temperature control at desired set point
  • Optimizes system performance by calculating PID parameters automatically
  • WATCURVE temperature compensation
  • Adjusts recipe time when temperature varies from set point
  • Latching alarms
  • Protects process and equipment
  • Preheat option
  • Prevents menu start until equipment is pre-heated
  • Menu driven diagnostics
  • Simplifies troubleshooting by guiding technician through hardware tests
  • Customized firmware based on a library of complete foodservice equipment solutions
  • Allows unique and custom features for OEMs
  • Simplifies equipment operation by automating cooking steps
  • Reduces inventory when multiple equipment models use same controller with different features enabled
  • Minimizes development efforts while yielding a unique custom product

Applications
  • Convection ovens
  • Pasta cookers
  • Cook & hold ovens
  • Pressure fryers
  • Deck Ovens
  • Proofing cabinets
  • Deep-fat fryers
  • Rethermalizers
  • Griddles
  • Steamers
  • Holding cabinets

Product Information

Click on the below links for more product information. PDF documents require Adobe® Reader® version 7 or higher for viewing.

 Specification Sheets & Brochures Size/Pages
 MINICHEF 2000 Controller 181K / 4   (PDF)
 Related News Releases and Newsletters Date
 Watts Current - Volume Twenty-Two, Second Quarter, 2000 04-01-00
 Watts Current - Volume Twenty, Third Quarter, 1999 07-03-99
 Watts Current - Volume Twelve, Third Quarter 1997 07-02-97
 Watlow Offers Customizable Time/Temperature and Machine Function Controller ... 02-02-97
 Watts Current - Volume Nine, Fourth Quarter 1996 10-02-96
 Product Technical Information Size/Pages
 MINICHEF 2000 Demonstration Software 1,946K / 0  (EXE)
 MINICHEF 2000 Fast Start Guide for All Applications, Rev A, May 1997 352K / 23  (PDF)
 MINICHEF 2000 Griddle Applications Guide, Rev A, May 1997 1,088K / 46  (PDF)
 MINICHEF 2000 Hardware and Software Setup Guide for All Applications, Rev A, May 1997 1,454K / 71  (PDF)
 MINICHEF 2000 Rotisserie Oven Application Guide, Rev A, May 1997 664K / 31  (PDF)
 MINICHEF 2000 Shelf Timer Application Guide, Rev A, May 1997 248K / 15  (PDF)
 MINICHEF Convection Oven Application Guide, Rev A, May 1997 758K / 38  (PDF)
 MINICHEF Cook and Hold Application Guide, Rev A, May 1997 1,536K / 71  (PDF)
 MINICHEF Deep Fat Fryer Application Guide, Rev A, May 1997 2,662K / 112  (PDF)
 MINICHEF Timer Applications Guide, Programming and Operating Steps, Rev A, May 1997 340K / 17  (PDF)
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 Product Technical Information Size/Pages
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