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Granule Gastro® User Manual Art. no EN16235 Granuldisk AB retains the right to make technical changes to the products. No responsibility is taken for any printing errors. www.granuldisk.com Tel. +46 40 671 50 60...
Contents EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY FOR MACHINERY 1 General Description and Safety 1.1 To the user 1.2 Safety regulations 1.3 Technical data 1.4 PowerGranules and PowerGranules BIO ® ® 1.5 SIMpel™— easy access to information 2 Operating 2.1 Start up procedure 2.2 Loading wash ware 2.3 Control panel 2.4 Start and operation...
Jägershillsgatan 13, 213 75 Malmö Hereby declares that Type of machinery: Granule pot washing machine for commercial kitchens No. of machinery: Granule Gastro ® Complies with the requirements of Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC. Complies with the applicable requirements of the following EC directives: 2014/30/EU, EMC...
General Description and Safety To the user Granule Gastro is a Granule pot washing machine – a pot washing ma- chine for commercial kitchens that is designed for washing pots and pans. This manual is your guide for the correct use of the Granule Gastro ®...
NOTE Read the safety notes and operating instructions in this manual carefully. Keep the operating instructions for future reference. Granuldisk does not assume liability or warranty in case of non-adherence to these safety and operating instructions. Do not make changes, additions or reconstructions in the pot washer without the approval of the manufacturer.
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1.2 Safety regulations 1 General Description and Safety WARNING Always lock the hood in its upper position with the safety pin when daily cleaning is carried out. Do not place any items on top of the hood. There is no stop of upward motion.
1 General Description and Safety 1.3 Technical data Technical data GENERAL Design Hood-type pot washer Round rotating stainless steel basket External dimensions 2339 (± 25) x 850 x 1002 mm H x W x D (open) Weight 403 kg (filled machine) 310 kg (empty machine) Tank volume 83 liter...
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1.3 Technical data 1 General Description and Safety Capacity per program 6 GN 1/1 65 mm depth or 3 GN 1/1 up to 200 mm depth and 3 GN 1/1 up to 65 mm depth, or similar in other pots ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Voltage** 3~ 400-415V/50 Hz + PE...
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* Not in use simultaneously ** For specific data regarding delivered machines, please see machine rating plate NOTE Granule Gastro is supplied with a 2 metres long electric ® cable to be connected to an approved supply disconnect- ing device on the wall. The supply disconnecting device is not included in the delivery.
® • PowerGranules and PowerGranules BIO are specially designed to work with Granule pot and pan washing machines from Granuldisk. • They ensure the best wash result as well as the longest working life both for themselves and the machine.
1.5 SIMpel™— easy access to 1 General Description and Safety information SIMpel™— easy access to information To make it easier for the operator to find information about the machine and how to use it, there is a QR-code on the machine. The sticker is placed under or at the side of the display.
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User manuals and videos of accessories/ DOCUMENTATION daily cleaning 3. TECHNICIAN AREA Only for technicians/service partners 4. CODES AND List of error codes INFORMATION 5. ABOUT GRANULDISK Link to our website 6. CONTACT INFORMATION Contact information to service partner Rev. 2021-12...
Operating Start up procedure Place the tank grid in position. See Fig. 3 Tank grid Fig. 3 Tank grid 2 2 Put the basket wheel in place. Swing it around until it drops down on the pegs in the mid- dle of the wheel.
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2 Operating 2.1 Start up procedure 3 3 Empty the Granule Collector with PowerGranules into the left part of the wash tank. See Fig. 5 Granule filling Fig. 5 Granule filling 4 4 Close the drain valve on the front of the machine See Fig.
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2.1 Start up procedure 2 Operating Filling with water Press the Confirm (1) button in order to fill the wash tank. Fill wash tank? 2 2 If the hood is in the raised position, it will close automatically before starting the filling. 3 3 The machine will now fill with water and heat up to the correct tempera- ture.
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2 Operating 2.1 Start up procedure with granules wash time: 2:10 Preparing utensils Empty and scrape off all food remains before loading the utensils See Fig. 7 Scrape off food • No soaking or scrubbing is needed. • No usage of hand-soap or similar (to avoid foaming which could lead to ex- tended problems).
2.2 Loading wash ware 2 Operating 2.2 Loading wash ware Loading wash ware All utensils must be loaded with the inside facing the spray pipes, thus outwards. It is important that all items are firmly in place when being washed. Inserting and removing the basket The basket is loaded on an adjoining table.
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2 Operating 2.2 Loading wash ware Insert for trays (19992) To be placed inside standard wash basket (26426). Holds 2 GN 2/1 or, 6 baking trays 600x400 mm up to 20 mm edge and 2 GN 1/1 sized trays, up to 16 grids, up to 8 chopping boards and GN 1/1 lids.
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2.2 Loading wash ware 2 Operating Flexible pot holder (13789) Rubber strap with two hooks. Rubber strap to be placed around pot and hooked on to the basket. Be careful when fastening and releasing the rubber bands as the hooks may cause harm.
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2 Operating 2.2 Loading wash ware Pot basket (21423) Holds 2 large pots (200 mm) or 1 large pot (400 mm) Placed in machine instead of Standard wash basket. See Fig. 16 Pot basket Fig. 16 Pot basket When placing one large pot in the pot basket, use one or two Flexible pot holders to fixate the pot.
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2.2 Loading wash ware 2 Operating Folding table (19570) Can be installed on front or on either side of the machine. See Fig. 19 Folding table Fig. 19 Folding table Rev. 2021-12...
2 Operating 2.3 Control panel 2.3 Control panel Confirm button is used to an- swer “yes” to a question shown in the display window 2 2 The Stop button is used to reset potential alarms. It is also used to enter sleep mode. After 30 seconds the display light goes out and the machine goes into sleep mode.
2.4 Start and operation 2 Operating 2.4 Start and operation Press the Confirm button (1) • If temperature is lower than 65 °C in wash tank at the time of the first start, once the wash tank has been filled, the machine will continue heating.
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2 Operating 2.4 Start and operation WARNING The hood can not be opened until the wash program is complete. 5 5 Close the hood by pressing button (8) if you are not running another wash program straight away. It saves energy and reduces evaporation from the wash tank.
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2.4 Start and operation 2 Operating Inspecting the wash ware Examine the pots and pans after each program. 2 2 To make sure no granules are left, turn all washware (containers, pans etc) upside down, before taking the items out of the machine. 3 3 Remove any granules that may be stuck in corners, sharp angles and other inac-...
2 Operating 2.5 Language selection 2.5 Language selection To change the language settings: Press the STOP button, release it and wait for 3 seconds. 2 2 Press the (4) “Short program” button, five times. 3 3 The display shows the following: Language <...
2.6 Set date and time 2 Operating 2.6 Set date and time To change the date and time: Press STOP (2), then press Short program button (4) 5 times and 1 time on ECO pro- gram button (3). Change date and time ddmmyy hh:mm 210101 13:00...
Daily cleaning Collecting and cleaning of PowerGranules Use the Granule Collector Fig. 22 Granule collector 2 2 Place the Granule collector on the basket wheel. It should be placed as tightly as possible to the hood, which means that the Granule collector will be tilting slightly.
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3 Daily cleaning 3.1 Collecting and cleaning of PowerGranules • From 2500 to 501 programs: Check granule level (after every 10th collection) • From 500 to 251 programs: No message (goes back to STOP mode) • From 250 to 1 program: Order granules (after every collection) •...
3.2 Cleaning inside the machine 3 Daily cleaning 3.2 Cleaning inside the machine Press STOP button (2) and open drain valve to empty wash tank. See Fig. 24 Drain valve Fig. 24 Drain valve 2 2 Secured the hood in it´s upper position. See Fig.
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3 Daily cleaning 3.2 Cleaning inside the machine 6 6 Clean and flush the Granule damper with water. Clean the perforated surface of the Granule damper to en- sure that there are no gran- ules left there. See Fig. 26 Granule damper Fig.
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3.2 Cleaning inside the machine 3 Daily cleaning 1 1 3 3 Check the operation of the overflow tap. Clean if required. See Fig. 28 Overflow tap Fig. 28 Overflow tap 1 1 4 4 The top should be wiped off when required or at least once a month. 1 1 5 5 For video instructions use the QR code and watch the daily cleaning on Youtube...
3 Daily cleaning 3.3 Over night and at longer stoppages 3.3 Over night and at longer stoppages • Ensure that wash tank is empty after cleaning. • Raise hood to its highest position and prevent it from descending with the peg provided •...
3.4 GD Memo™ 3 Daily cleaning 3.4 GD Memo™ GD Memo is an integrated function which informs the user of the ma- chine’s most important maintenance requirements. With GD Memo, it is possible to ensure optimum wash results, avoid breakdowns during peak hours and maintain the lowest possible operating costs.
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1”, “Time for service 2” or "Time for service 3" depending on which service is required. Sequence for service calls are: 1, 2, 1, 3, 1, 2, 1, 3... Phone number for Service company or Granuldisk is shown below the service message. The reminder can be reset by an authorised service technician, once the service is performed.
HACCP Hygiene and Operation Documentation General Granuldisk Documentation Tool, GDTdirect™, is an integrated function for the documentation of the pot washing machine’s operating parameters and critical hygiene control points, HACCP. The following can be viewed: • Operating data for the last 200 wash program run is viewed directly in the control panel window.
4 HACCP Hygiene and Operation 4.2 Reading the data through the Documentation control panel 4.2 Reading the data through the control panel Press STOP button (2), release it and wait 3 seconds. 2 2 Press “Short program” (4), five times. 3 3 Use button “ECO program”...
4.3 Accumulated values for electric- 4 HACCP Hygiene and Operation Documentation ity and water consumption 4.3 Accumulated values for electricity and water consumption Repeat steps 1-3 on previous page to enter user menu, but choose "Ac- cumulated power and water" in step 3. 2 2 Accumulated values that are calculated from the operating data are shown.
4 HACCP Hygiene and Operation 4.4 Download of operation data Documentation from USB Port 4.4 Download of operation data from USB Port Press STOP. 2 2 Insert a USB stick. The USB port is found on the right side of the machine. See Fig.
Trouble shooting and alerts User related notices • User related notices are codes 116, 118, 120, 124 and 132. They appear with a message in the display. Below table gives more details about the user related notices. • When an alert is displayed, the program is always interrupted. •...
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5 Trouble shooting and alerts 5.1 User related notices Error Cause Meaning Remedy code The crush Remove whatever is Something is preventing protector has the hood's downward obstructing the been movement. hood movement, activated reload the wash goods in the basket if necessary.
5.2 Error codes 5 Trouble shooting and alerts 5.2 Error codes The meaning of the error codes can be read out form the table below. Error Cause Remedy Meaning code Program interrupted by This error code is operator. displayed only when operating da- ta is read.
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5 Trouble shooting and alerts 5.2 Error codes Error Cause Meaning Remedy code Water level Contact a service The level in the rinse too low in tank has fallen engineer! rinse tank. incorrectly. Water level The level in the wash Contact a service too low in tank has fallen...
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5.2 Error codes 5 Trouble shooting and alerts Error Cause Meaning Remedy code Incorrect Check the incoming Hood did not open on hood move- time. (Longer than 20 water. Reset the ment seconds alarm by pressing (closing). the STOP button. If the alarm recurs, contact service engineer.
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5 Trouble shooting and alerts 5.2 Error codes Error Cause Meaning Remedy code ID error. Electrical error, identity Contact a service outside range. engineer! Wrong in- Wrong incoming volt- Continued opera- coming volt- age to IO circuit board. tion can cause age to IO damage to the ma- circuit board.
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