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EDITION DATE MODIFICATIONS 01/2020 First Edition...
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MACHINE DESCRIPTION FIRST INSTALLATION AND PRELIMINARY OPERATIONS REMOVAL OF THE EXTERNAL SURFACE GRINDING CHAMBER AND GRINDERS GRINDER MOTOR ELECTRIC COMPONENTS PROGRAMMATION ALARMS AND TROUBLESHOOTING MAINTENANCE CHECKING DIAGRAMS SPARE PART CATALOGUE MYTHOS 2...
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MODULE ......10.7 ACCESS THE GRINDER MOTOR..5.2 10.7 ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM REMOVAL OF THE GRINDER MOTOR 5.3 INVERTER PROTECTION LATCH ..10.8 11. SPARE PART CATALOGUE ..11.1 MYTHOS 2...
• The power cord of this appliance must never be replaced by the user. In the event of damage, switch off the appliance and only contact profes- sionally qualified technicians for its replacement. MYTHOS 2...
If the thermal breaker to protect the to determining long machine life. motor is triggered, do not attempt any other manoeuvre. Unplug the machine from the power mains and make sure that any problems have been solved before switching the machine on again. MYTHOS 2...
Do not remove, tear out or re-write any part of this manual for any reason. In case of loss of this manual or for further informa- tion, please contact your area retailer or the manu- facturer. MYTHOS 2...
In case of damage or faults, contact your local dealer. For any communication, always communicate the serial number. The communication must be carried out within 8 days from the receipt of the machine. Machine Coffee bean container MYTHOS 2...
PROCEDURE OF FIRST INSTALLATION After the positioning of the machine, to complete the installation, it is necessary to: Insert the coffee bean container into the machine. Connect the machine at the electrical mains using the relevant socket. Switch ON the machine. MYTHOS 2...
2.1.4 BASIC PROGRAMMING MYTHOS 2 has six grinding scenarios called MY COFFEE, each one with three doses and its proper settings. My coffee 1, 2 and 3 can only be modified from pro- gramming menu.
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To choose a scenario: Press the select scenario icon. Choose a MY COFFEE. To change doses on MY COFFEE 1, 2 or 3: Press the main menu icon. Select the MY COFFEE menu. MYTHOS 2...
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Set the grinding time or weight by pressing - / +: • ✓ = Confirm • = Cancel To exit menu, press NOTE To change doses on MY COFFEE 4, 5 or 6, proceed directly from the use page. MYTHOS 2...
Leave the filter holder until the grinder finishes, oth- erwise it never stop. NOTE There may be an excessive distribution of coffee in the filter holder for the first 10 - 20 ground doses. If it persists, check the clump crusher (see the relevant paragraph 3.3.1). MYTHOS 2...
0.4 mm of the burrs. The machines equipped with resetta- ble knob can be set to zero at a preset grinding point by holding the top part of the knob in position and using the ring nut on the base. MYTHOS 2...
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REMOVAL OF THE MICROSWITCH (TIMER VERSION ONLY) ..... 3.9 REMOVAL OF THE GRAVIMETRIC SENSOR (GRAVIMETRIC VERSION ONLY) ..3.9 MYTHOS 2...
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REMOVAL OF THE REAR PART Slide out the tab under the coffee bean container. Remove the coffee bean container from the machine. MYTHOS 2...
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"MOTOR TEMPERATURES" (see the relevant description into the User Manual) and for the second chosen in the setting "FANS TIME", each time a dose of cof- fee is ground. MYTHOS 2...
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Remove the coffee bean container from the machine. Utilising a Phillips screwdriver, loosen the two screws that lock the display control unit cover. Remove the two screws that lock the display support to the front part of the machine, using a Phillips screwdriver. MYTHOS 2...
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Slide out the dispensing spout from the machine. Remove the spout from its support. NOTE The dispensing spout is composed of a plastic cover, a metal channel and the clump crusher. MYTHOS 2...
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NOTE The clump crusher is not interchangea- ble between MYTHOS 1 and MYTHOS 2. When the clump crusher is replaced, put it over the metal channel and ensure that: •...
Rotate anticlockwise the knob until it's free from the machine. 3.4.1 INSTALL THE KNOB To re-install the knob on the machine, rotate it clock- wise until it locked on its place. NOTE To set the knob, see the relevant para- graph 2.1.6. MYTHOS 2...
Raise or lower the fork in order to adjust it according to filter holder dimensions. Once having reached the correct position, make sure that is properly levelled and tighten the fork fasten- ing screw. MYTHOS 2...
From the back of the machine pull the microswitch by its cable. REMOVAL OF THE GRAVIMETRIC SENSOR (Gravimetric version only) To access the gravimetric sensor, is necessary to remove the rear panel of the machine as described in paragraph 3.1. MYTHOS 2...
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REASSEMBLY OF THE GRAVIMETRIC SENSOR (Gravimetric version only) When reassembling the Gravimetric sensor, please put attention in positioning the sheet thickness scale (A) on the bracket (B). After this, mount the sensor (C). MYTHOS 2 3.10...
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OFF and the grinding chamber resistance is cooled. Slide out the tab under the coffee bean container. Remove the coffee bean container from the machine. Disconnect the electrical cable of the heating element. MYTHOS 2...
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Using a flat-head screwdriver remove the three screws on each grinder and then slide out them. WARNING Ensure to fix the new grinders with the screws to prevent internal damage to the machine. MYTHOS 2...
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REMOVAL OF THE GRINDER MOTOR ......... 5.3 MYTHOS 2...
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Disconnect the ground connections of the motor and the temperature probe, utilising a Phillips screwdriver. NOTE For more comfort, it's advisable to remove the grinding adjustment knob (paragraph 3.4) and the dispensing spout (paragraph 3.3). Access the grinding chamber (paragraph 4.1). MYTHOS 2...
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After accessing the grinder motor: Remove the motor support, by loosing the two screws utilising a 10mm key. Loosen the four silent block on the front of the machine. Slide out the motor from the rear of the machine. MYTHOS 2...
To remove the main board from its holder, slide the screws along the slot until it's free. NOTE If you replace the main board, you must configure the new one for your Mythos 2. Follow the procedure shows in the paragraph 7.1. 6.1.1 FUSES Relays protection (F1A)
To access the display board, it is necessary to remove its cover in the front part of the machine (paragraph 3.2). 6.2.1 DISPLAY BOARD CONNECTIONS USB port Display board - main board connection Optical sensor plug Gravimetric sensor plug Ground connection LEDs connection MYTHOS 2...
This probe allows to keep the motor's temperature constant. In the event of overheating, it automatically switch- es on the cooling fans. If it's necessary to replace the probe: Loosen the screw from the motor. Disconnect the black connector from the main board. MYTHOS 2...
Disconnect the red connector from the main board. INFRARED SENSORS The infrared sensors are installed in the upper part of the machine, under the coffee bean container. Allow to signal the possible missing of coffee inside the container. MYTHOS 2...
To remove the infrared sensors, loosen the screws using a Phillips screwdriver. NOTE The two sensors are mirrored and must be aligned with each other, therefore pay due attention during the assembly phase. Use the slots for centering the transmitter and receiver. MYTHOS 2...
Lever the higher side of the switch using a flat- head screwdriver. WARNING Be careful or cover the screwdriver because you could ruin the paint. Then, lever the lower side of the switch as described in the step 1. Pull the switch. MYTHOS 2...
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SOFTWARE UPDATE ............7.4 NOTE For all settings parameters and functions, please refer to the User Manual. MYTHOS 2...
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Select the Information Page. Technical set. Information Motor temp. Fans time Check the informations shown: • Model • Firmware version • Heating element temperature • Motor temperature Keep pressed the information bar until you enter the machine settings page. MYTHOS 2...
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Select the correct brand and go back. Press Tare Speed. Select to enable or disable it an go back. Quit the menu and if the screen displays "Restart the display", switch OFF and then ON to restart the grinder. MYTHOS 2...
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Connect the USB stick to Mythos 2. Turn the Mythos 2 ON. Mythos 2 will upgrade automatically, very quickly. As it finishes, turn the Mythos 2 OFF. Remove the USB stick. Turn the Mythos 2 ON to check. NOTE If Mythos 2 has not been upgrade, please try with a different USB stick.
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The alarms and the errors signalled by the display control unit are listed below. Please note that some alarms or error messages are significant only from certain releases on. NOTE On the display, the WARNING messages are signalized in yellow, instead the ALARM messages are signalized in red. MYTHOS 2...
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Motor is blocked at low speed. • Clean grinding chamber and chute. Error motor temperature • Output chute is stopped. • Enlarge grinding size. • Grinder size is too much fine. • Replace clump crusher. • Check motor and/or replace it. MYTHOS 2...
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Check scale sensor assembling. • Replace display if necessary. • It is normal within tolerance 10 seconds. Tare time too long • Increase tare precision value. Touch screen • Turn machine OFF/ON. not functioning • Replace display board if necessary. MYTHOS 2...
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• Turn machine OFF/ON. When machine achieve • Touch the dose selection on the display to stop grinding it may occurs due dose set and will not stop to interruption during machine grinding. grinding • Turn machine OFF/ON. MYTHOS 2...
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MAINTENANCE EVERY 100000 CYCLES ........9.3 MYTHOS 2...
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Check for cracks on beans hopper. Check ON/OFF switch. Check LCD display. Replace the clump crusher. Bend the flaps and be sure they are really will opened with an angle of approximately 30 degrees. Check for wear on product button selection. MYTHOS 2...
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Replace grinder blades. Replace the clump crusher. Bend the flaps and be sure they are really well opened with an angle of approximately 30 degrees. Check for wear on product button selection. Check ON/OFF switch. Check LCD display. MYTHOS 2...
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Update to 12/2019. NOTE CODES IN BOLD ARE REFERRED TO COMPONENTS CURRENTLY IN USE. CODES IN ITALIC WITH VALIDITY END DATE ARE REFERRED TO PREVIOUSLY USED COMPONENTS. CODES WITH (*) NEED TO SPECIFY THE COLOURS OF THE COMPONENT. MYTHOS 2 11.1...
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