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OPERATORS
SRM8
MIXER
MANUAL
Persons under the age of 18 are not permitted to operate or have accessibility to operate this
equipment per U.S. Department of Labor Employment Standards Administration
Fact Sheet No. ESA91-3.
SRM8/1009
ED1
0011058

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  • Page 1 OPERATORS SRM8 MIXER MANUAL Persons under the age of 18 are not permitted to operate or have accessibility to operate this equipment per U.S. Department of Labor Employment Standards Administration Fact Sheet No. ESA91-3. SRM8/1009 0011058...
  • Page 3: Important Safety Warnings

    Welcome to Univex Thank you for purchasing this Univex Product. Your new SRM8 mixer has been designed with advanced performance and safety features that make it an excellent addition to your food preparation equipment. Like all Univex mixers, slicers, meat grinders and accessories, this mixer is engineered to provide years of reliable service.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS DESCRIPTION PAGE Important Safety Warnings ......................1 Table of Contents ..........................2 List of Illustrations...........................2 Inspection and Installation .......................4 Operating Instructions........................5 Securing the Bowl and Installing the Mixer Agitators..............5 Using the Bowl Lift .........................5 Start / Stop Controls.........................6 Setting the Timer..........................6 Speed Control...........................6 Mixer Capacity Chart and Recommended Agitators ...............7 Dough Absorption Ratio ........................8...
  • Page 5 OVERALL VIEW OF MIXER FIGURE 1 1. Beater Head Shaft 8. Top Cover 2. Safety Ring 9. Rear Access Panel 3. Bowl Lift Handle 10. Serial Number Plate (on rear access panel) 4. Speed Control Knob 11. Cord (NOT SHOWN) 5.
  • Page 6: Inspection And Installation

    INSTALLATION INSPECTION All Univex mixers are inspected and tested at the factory, however, they should be inspected carefully by the person making the installation for loose, damaged or broken parts. Detached parts and fixtures should be checked against the packing list to determine that all are present. Any damages, imperfections or shortages should be reported to the dealer or Univex and the shipping carrier.
  • Page 7: Operating Instructions

    OPERATING THE SRM8 MIXER Your SRM8 mixer is designed to meet the cook’s demand for an efficient, dependable and powerful 8 quart countertop mixer. It will give unfailing performance over a period of years when operated and maintained according to the instructions contained within this manual.
  • Page 8: Start/Stop Controls

    Do not operate the mixer without the bowl in place. SPEED CONTROL One major advantage to using a Univex planetary mixer is the ability to change speeds while the mixer is running. To change speeds, turn the speed control knob (Figure 1 [4]) to the desired speed. The speed control is labeled from high to low with infinite settings in-between which gives the operator tremendous flexibility.
  • Page 9: Mixer Capacity Chart And Recommended Agitators

    MIXER CAPACITY CHART AND RECOMMENDED AGITATORS SRM8 PLANETARY MIXER CAPACITY CHART Dough capacity based on 70ºF water and 12% flour moisture MIXER PRODUCT AGITATORS SRM8 SPEED Waffle Batter Batter Beater 3 qts. Whipped Cream Wire Whip 4 pts Mashed Potatoes Batter Beater 5 lbs.
  • Page 10: Dough Absorption Ratio

    1. Divide the absorption ratio of the batch to be mixed by the absorption ratio listed in the mixer capacity chart on page 7. Example: The rated capacity for a SRM8 kneading pizza dough with a 50% AR is 4 lbs. your dough has an AR of 45% 45% divided by 50% = 90% 2.
  • Page 11: Agitators And Bowls For The Mixer

    AGITATORS AND BOWLS FOR SRM8 MIXERS Before using agitators and bowls for the first time, be sure to thoroughly wash them with a mild detergent solution and hot water. Rinse them with a mild soda or vinegar solution and rinse them thoroughly with water.
  • Page 12: Cleaning And Preventive Maintenance

    • If the electrical power supply cord has become damaged, it must be replaced by an approved cord or assembly available from Univex directly or from a Univex service agent. • Do not over load the mixer. Over loading is the #1 cause of mixer failure. Follow the table of mixer capacity on page 7.
  • Page 13 SRM8 TROUBLE-SHOOTING GUIDE TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY 1. Mixer will not 1.1 Electrical service down. 1.1 Check electrical service. Replace operate fuse or reset circuit breaker as necessary. 1.2 Burned switch contacts. 1.2 Replace or clean contacts. * 1.3 Timer not turned on.
  • Page 14 ELECTRICAL WIRING DIAGRAM Figure 2 Page 12...
  • Page 16: Warranty

    8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. local time, Monday through Friday. Univex will not cover overtime charges of any kind. Please call the Univex Warranty Service Department at (800) 258-6358 to report any warranty claims before arranging repair or attempting to return the unit to Univex Corporation.

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