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Dear Customer, Congratulations on deciding to choose a Metos appliance for your kitchen activities. You made an excellent choice. We will do our best to make you a satisfied Metos customer like thousands of customers we have around the world.
5.10.2004 Rev. 1. General ......................1 1.1 Symbols used in the manual ..................1 1.2 Symbols used on the appliance ..................1 1.3 Checking the relation of the appliance and the manual ..........1 2. Safety ......................2 2.1 Safe use of the appliance ....................2 3.
5.10.2004 Rev. 1.0 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.
5.10.2004 Rev. 1.0 Safety 2. Safety 2.1 Safe use of the appliance Check that the bowl is in working position before starting the mixer. Do not put your fingers in the bowl while the mixer is running. To the attachment drive must be connected original attachments only.
5.10.2004 Rev. 1.0 Functional description 3. Functional description 3.1 Application of the appliance The mixer is meant for producing masses and doughs which will not release reactions or liberate material which can harm the user.
5.10.2004 Rev. 1.0 Operation instructions 4. Operation instructions 4.1 Operation procedures Place the bowl in the bowl arms. Ensure that the bowl is placed correctly. Place the mixing tool in the bayonet shaft. The pin of the tool must be turned into the bay- onet hole.
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5.10.2004 Rev. 1.0 Operation instructions Raise the bowl to working position by pulling the handle forward. Ensure that the bowl is placed correctly while the bowl is lifted. If the mixer is equipped with a timer, set the mixing time by turning the timer to the right. The mixer will stop automatically, when the time runs out.
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5.10.2004 Rev. 1.0 Operation instructions Push the speed selector lever to obtain the required speed. The speed must be changed only when the mixer is running. Recommended maximum speeds Before the mixer is stopped, the speed selector lever should be moved to the lowest speed. The mixer must not be started when loaded in high speed position.
5.10.2004 Rev. 1.0 Operation instructions Stop the mixer by pressing the red stop button >STOP<. Take care not to overload the mixer.Tough and heavy doughs might reduce the working capacity of the mixer by 75%. The capacity will be further reduced if the speed of the tool is increased beyond what is recommended or if a wrong tool is used.
5.10.2004 Rev. 1.0 Operation instructions 4.2.2 Lubrication and Maintenance When the mixer is used regularly, the varispeed system must be lubricated approx. once per month. When the mixer is used intensively or often used without changes in speed ,the lubrication intervals should be shortened.
5.10.2004 Rev. 1.0 Installation 5. Installation 5.1 Installation The mixer can be placed direct on the floor. Foundation bolts in the floor are only neces- sary under special conditions, e.g. in ships. If the 20 L mixer is placed on a bench stand, it must be fastened with the enclosed bolts.
5.10.2004 Rev. 1.0 Service 6. Service 6.1 Service instructions Before servicing the mixer must be disconnected Remove the top cover 1of the mixer and the plastic cover 43 by removing the two screws The attachment engagement hub 3 is taken out by removing the plastic cover 4 and the four bolts 5.
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5.10.2004 Rev. 1.0 Service The special V-belt 7 is exchanged in the following way: • remove the top cover 1 of the mixer and the plastic cover 43 • press the speed selector lever 8 back towards the back of the mixer so that the spe- cial V-belt is loosened, and take off the special V-belt •...
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5.10.2004 Rev. 1.0 Service • the top cover 1 of the mixer, the attachment engagement hub 3, the special V-belt 7, and the control box 6 are removed • the plastic ring 26 can be taken off by knocking it gently on the front edge, and then press a screwdriver in between the plastic ring and the metal plate at the top of the plastic ring •...
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5.10.2004 Rev. 1.0 Service When the lower fork 15 and the spring 34 are mounted, the speed selector lever 8 is turned counter clockwise, so that it points horizontally backwards, at the same time as the lower fork is pressed gently down. When the speed selector lever 8 is now turned clockwise, it will catch the toothed rack 35 and pull down the lower fork.
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5.10.2004 Rev. 1.0 Service • start the mixer and control the measure C on both pulley sets at high and low speed resp. • be aware that the pin 39 0n the lower part 32 of the pulley set is to be placed as shown on the drawing opposite.
5.10.2004 Rev. 1.0 Service If a microswitch for bowl lift 58 is required it must be adjusted in a way that it will not be activated when the bowl is in working posi- tion. Adjusting of bowl height: • lower the bowl arms •...
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5.10.2004 Rev. 1.0 Service When repairing the planetary head which is greased for life, the grease Q8 GIOTTO NLGL 1 should be used in gear wheel, gear wheel rim and gear for attachment drive, if any. The needle bearings of the planetary head must not be greased with this type of grease Only grease Q8 GIOOTO NLGI 1 can be used, and it must not be mixed with other types of grease.
5.10.2004 Rev. 1.0 Spare parts 7. Spare parts General parts ........21 Transmission......... 25 Planetary head ........29 Attachment drive........33 Machine column ........35 Safety guard .......... 39 Lifting system........41 Electric components ......43...
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Spare parts Code Date from Model Description Module:Electric components 2370 RN20-151 fittings for relay 2380 RN20-194M cable 4x1,5 white 2390 RN20-194.6M cable 3x1,5 white 2400 5476505 auxiliary switch CB-S 2410 thermal overload relay 2420 relay with coil 2430 motor 20=RN 20...
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