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15.6.2012 Rev. 1. General ......................1 1.1 Symbols used in the manual ..................1 1.2 Symbols used on the appliance ..................1 1.3 Checking the relationship of the appliance and the manual .......... 1 2. Safety ......................3 2.1 Safety features ....................... 3 2.2 Emergency-stop switch ....................
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15.6.2012 Rev. 5.1.4 Unpacking the unit ....................33 5.1.5 Industrial safety during installation ..............33 5.2 Installation ........................33 5.2.1 Installation on subsurface frames cast into the floor ........... 34 5.2.2 Installation on surface installation frames ............35 5.3 Electrical and water connections ................. 35 5.3.1 Electrical connection ....................
15.6.2012 Rev. 1.7 General 1. General Carefully read the instructions in this manual as they contain important information re- garding proper, efficient and safe installation, use and maintenance of the appliance. Keep this manual in a safe place for eventual use by other operators of the appliance. The installation of this appliance must be carried out in accordance with the manufactur- er’s instructions and following local regulations.
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15.6.2012 Rev. 1.7 General This manual covers the following Culino and Culino Combi kettles and all their options: • direct steam heated Culino kettles 40, 60, 80, 100, 150, 200, 300 and 400 litres • mixer (Culino Combi) • cooling attachment (option) •...
15.6.2012 Rev. 1.7 Safety 2. Safety 2.1 Safety features The kettle is built for 1,5 bar pressure, and the working pressure is 1,0 bar. The working height is 900 mm. The double steam jacket is isolated with a third casing jacket, throughout equipped with a foil and foam insulation, which limits the top temperature of the outer steam jacket under the skin burn limit.
15.6.2012 Rev. 1.7 Safety 2.3 Warnings Please take careful note of the following instructions and warnin gs. Further on in this manual, there are warnings which are to be noted in special operation situations. To pre- vent damage and accidents, please read the whole manual before attempting to operate the appliance.
15.6.2012 Rev. 1.7 Functional description 3. Functional description 3.1 Operating principle The Culino kettle is heated with direct steam provided from the facility’s steam network. The steam jacket reaches the upper edge of the kettle. The cooking procedure is regulated by electronic temperature control.
15.6.2012 Rev. 1.7 Functional description 3.2 Construction and control panel The main features of the Culino kettle are described in the following pictures. safety block safety lid safety grid for opening lid hinge control panel cleaning hose control pillar support pillar peg for hanging tools...
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15.6.2012 Rev. 1.7 Functional description 1. fixing screw of lid 2. cover for lid opening 1. safety grid for lid opening 2. safety switch 1. one-arm faucet for cleaning hose 2. spout for kettle filling 1. emptying valve of kettle jacket...
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15.6.2012 Rev. 1.7 Functional description The control panel and its functions are described in the following picture. Please note that the function buttons for mixing, timer and automatic water filling are not in the control panel if the kettle is not equipped with these options. Functions of the Culino kettle digital temperature display temperature increasing button...
15.6.2012 Rev. 1.7 Operating instructions 4. Operating instructions 4.1 Before use Check the following points before using the kettle. 4.1.1 After the installation Check that • the kettle has been installed horizontally according to the installation instructions • all connections (electricity, water and steam) are tight and correctly made. 4.1.2 Before the first use •...
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15.6.2012 Rev. 1.7 Operating instructions Keep the temperature increasing and decreasing buttons ("+" button and "–" but- ton) simultaneously pressed until the display indicates 125°C and 1,5 bar. The safety valve should now open and release steam. Release both temperature buttons. NOTE! On kettles with jacket cooling C2 the test button on the right hand side of the control pillar has to be kept pressed together with the + and the - buttons kettle on-off switch...
15.6.2012 Rev. 1.7 Operating instructions 4.1.5 Yearly • It is advisable to have the unit checked once a year by qualified personnel. Preven- tive checking is the best guarantee for operational reliability and saves breakdown costs. Fill out the form “Notes on service work” with information on service work which has been done according to the instructions.
15.6.2012 Rev. 1.7 Operating instructions 4.2 Operation 4.2.1 Cooking The cooking temperature can be set with one degree accuracy between 0...120°C. The temperature of the steam jacket of the kettle is always at least the same as the room tem- perature or the same as the temperature of the cooling agent, if the kettle is equipped with a cooling attachment (option).
15.6.2012 Rev. 1.7 Operating instructions Changing the set temperature Press once either one of th e temperature adjustment buttons. The digital display in- dicates the set temperature (for five seconds). Choose the temperature by pressing the temperature increasing or decreasing but- ton.
15.6.2012 Rev. 1.7 Operating instructions 4.2.3 Filling water into the kettle (Culino 40-400) Depending on the kettle version, the water supply fittings can consist of a faucet (1) a faucet (1) + a two-arm faucet with spray gun (2) a spout for automatic water filling (3) a spout for automatic water filling (3) + one-arm faucet with spray gun (4) Use only cold tap water for cooking.
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15.6.2012 Rev. 1.7 Operating instructions The mixing tool is equipped with 1-5 scrapers, depending on the size of the tool. Scraper Scraper A2 Scraper B2 (bottom) Scraper C2 (bottom) Scrapers are not needed when preparing la rge quantities of mashed potatoes or when kneading dough.
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15.6.2012 Rev. 1.7 Operating instructions Then turn the handle aside. Make sure that the mixing tool is locked in its place by trying to lift/pull it out of its place by pulling at the mixer blade, for example.
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15.6.2012 Rev. 1.7 Operating instructions Safety lid and safety grid for lid opening It is absolutely forbidden to use the mixer without the safety lid and the safety grid for lid opening (working safety regulations). The safety lid and the safety grid for lid opening are to be attached as follows: When the safety lid is closed, put the ends of the hinges into the oblong holes on the front edge of the safety lid.
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15.6.2012 Rev. 1.7 Operating instructions Closing the safety grid: Lift the safety grid lightly upwards and turn it after that down over the kettle. If necessary, switch the mixer on according to the instructions given below. Opening of the whole safety lid: Switch off the mixer if it is on.
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15.6.2012 Rev. 1.7 Operating instructions Operation of the pre-set mixing programs The automatic mixing programs are pre-set and can not be changed. The programs will start immediately when the desired button is pressed. You can at any time directly switch over from one program to another program.
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15.6.2012 Rev. 1.7 Operating instructions Mixing speeds The five indicator lights to the left of the buttons of pre-set programs indicate the pre-set mixing speeds. mixing speed indicator light mixing speed increasing button mixing speed decreasing button The corresponding mixing speeds are: 20 rpm 40 rpm 60 rpm...
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15.6.2012 Rev. 1.7 Operating instructions Description of pre-set mixing programs The purpose of use, different phases of the program and the mixing speeds are shown in the following table. Buzzer signal (not program 1): • Between the program phases, a buzzer signal of three sequential periodical sounds will be heard for approximately 10 seconds.
15.6.2012 Rev. 1.7 Operating instructions 4.2.5 Manual cooling C1 (optional) The cooling system is based on cold tap water which is circulating inside the steam jacket. Mixing and use of scrapers makes chilling more effective. The needed chilling time de- pends on the quantity of product, the temperature at the beginning and at the end of cool- ing, the flow and temperature of chilling water as well as mixing.
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15.6.2012 Rev. 1.7 Operating instructions 1. 3-way valve in cooling position Open the water tap by turning the handle of the one-arm faucet for the cleaning hose to the right and raise upwards. The digital display indicates that the cooling has started. Stopping the cooling Close the one-arm faucet by pressing the handle down.
15.6.2012 Rev. 1.7 Operating instructions 4.2.6 Operation of the timer (optional) The timer allows you to start cooking at th e required time and set the cooking duration. After the set cooking time has elapsed, the temperature of the kettle is automatically set to +70°C.
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15.6.2012 Rev. 1.7 Operating instructions Setting and changing the cooking time duration Press the co oking time programming button for two seconds, the h ours start to blink on the display. 1. digital timer display 2. cooking time programming button 3.
15.6.2012 Rev. 1.7 Operating instructions 4.2.7 Automatic water filling (option) A desired amount of cold water can be dispensed to the kettle by the automatic water dis- penser in the following way: • water filling is manually kept on until the desired amount of litres appears on the display of the control unit •...
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15.6.2012 Rev. 1.7 Operating instructions • The amount of water flown will stay on the display and the appliance reverts to the basic mode by pushing either the automatic flow on/off or MAN/RESET button. Interrupting the automatic filling of water •...
15.6.2012 Rev. 1.7 Operating instructions 4.3 After use 4.3.1 Cleaning the kettle Use of a high pressure hose for cleaning of the kettle is forbidden. Cleaning the panel overlay with steam is prohibited! Note that it is not allowed to spray the air inlets or the control panel with water when cleaning the kettle with a spray gun.
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15.6.2012 Rev. 1.7 Operating instructions Using the different parts of the safety lid The safety lid consists of the following parts: the solid lid, the safety grid for the lid open- ing and the cover for the lid opening. All these parts can be washed in a dishwasher. 1.
15.6.2012 Rev. 1.7 Operating instructions Fitting the parts of the lid Put the solid lid over the kettle and put the lifting arm down so that the guide cone meets the hole on the arm. Also make sure that the smaller guide cone meets the counter hole on the arm.
15.6.2012 Rev. 1.7 Operating instructions 4.3.3 Notes on service work Kettle/kettle group___________________________ Date of installation_________________________________ Checking the safety valve four times per year: Date Checked by Notes Date Checked by Notes Yearly maintenance: Date Checked by Notes Date Checked by Notes Descaling: Date...
15.6.2012 Rev. 1.7 Installation 5. Installation 5.1 Before installation Please observe the following instructions and warnings when planning and carrying out the transport and installation of the kettle in order to reduce the risk of damage, failure or injury. This applies to forwarders, transport personnel, installation professionals and end- users alike.
15.6.2012 Rev. 1.7 Installation 5.1.3 Facilities The kettle can be used in a normal, air-conditioned professional kitchen. The room tem- perature of the installation place must not exceed +40°C and the relative humidity must be less than 80% (condensation on surfaces not allowed to occur). If the temperature of the facility in winter conditions is below 0°C, the steam generator of the kettle must be drained and the kettle must be emptied to avoid damage caused by freezing.
15.6.2012 Rev. 1.7 Installation 5.2.1 Installation on subsurface frames cast into the floor The optional subsurface installation frame is to be correctly positioned before casting. The frame should be installed in a horizontal position and fixed so that it will not move during the casting.
15.6.2012 Rev. 1.7 Installation 5.2.2 Installation on surface installation frames The optional installation frame is to be installed according to the installation drawing. If the floor is not even, it might be necessary to straighten the installation frame to a position nearer to the horizontal by putting some stainless steel spacers between the frame and the floor, so that the adjustment range of the pillar is sufficient.
15.6.2012 Rev. 1.7 Installation 5.3.1 Electrical connection Connections are to be done according to the installation drawing and the electric diagram. The kettle is equipped with a decoupling switch, which separates the kettle totally from the electrical network. 5.3.2 Water connection The water connection is to be done according to the installation drawing.
15.6.2012 Rev. 1.7 Installation 5.6 Adjusting the tilting Ensure that the kettle pillars are in a horizontal position. If not, adjust according to the in- stallation instructions. Ensure that the rim of the kettle also is horizontal. If not, adjust the tilting as follows.
15.6.2012 Rev. 1.7 Installation 5.7 Testing the kettle Do the following measurements and checks before taking the kettle into use. 5.7.1 Cooking mode Before the kettle is switched on, the kettle jacket emptying valve must be closed. Do the following: •...
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15.6.2012 Rev. 1.7 Installation Keep the temperature increasing and decreasing buttons ("+" button and "–" but- ton) pressed at the same time until the display indicates 125°C and 1,5 bar. The safety valve should now open and release steam. Release both temperature buttons when the safety valve has opened.
15.6.2012 Rev. 1.7 Installation 5.8 Testing the mixer The basic conditions for the perfect function of the mixer are that the kettle is correctly fixed to the floor according to the installation instructions. The kettle and the kettle pillars must also be in a horizontal position. 5.8.1 Checking the functions Switch on the mixer by pressing the start/stop button.
15.6.2012 Rev. 1.7 Installation 5.9 Combination of machines When the kettle is connected to a closed loop cooling system, a combination of machines as specified in the machinery directive is created for which, at commissioning, a signed declaration of conformity must be provided covering the combination of machines. COMBINATION OF MACHINES Start signal Machine 2...
15.6.2012 Rev. 1.7 Troubleshooting 6. Troubleshooting MALFUNCTION POSSIBLE CAUSE WHAT TO DO The kettle does not heat The timer function is activated if the Switch off the timer function according to kettle is equipped with a timer instructions The emergency-stop switch is activat- Release the emergency-stop switch by turn- ing it clockwise The kettle on-off switch is not in the...
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15.6.2012 Rev. 1.7 Troubleshooting The mixer does not start The emergency-off switch is pressed Release the emergency-stop switch by turn- down ing it clockwise The mixer on-off switch is not in ON Turn the mixer on-off switch to the ON po- position sition The mixer start-stop button has not...
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15.6.2012 Rev. 1.7 Technical specifications Item Type Acces- Specification sory Overall dimensions incl. support pillar WxDxH 40,60 1047x730x900/1080 mm Overall dimensions incl. support pillar WxDxH 80,100 1154x785x900/1080 mm Overall dimensions incl. support pillar WxDxH 150,200 1360x945x900/1080 mm Overall dimensions incl. support pillar WxDxH 300 1560x1165x900/1080 mm Overall dimensions incl.
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15.6.2012 Rev. 1.7 Technical specifications Item Type Acces- Specification sory Weight 420 kg Weight 480 kg Transport volume 40,60 1,32 Transport volume 80,100 1,45 Transport volume 150,200 2,01 Transport volume 2,73 Transport volume Mixer power 40,60,80,100 0,75 kW Mixer power 150,200,300 1,5 kW Mixer power...
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