● Do not attempt to repair the appliance. Repairs made by unqualified persons may cause further damage and will void warranty. ● Repairs and servicing of this appliance must be carried out by Rhima personnel only. IMPORTANT CUSTOMER INFORMATION ● To request a service, detergents or rinse additive contact your local Rhima Service centre...
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION This appliance must be connected to an earthed 3-phase electrical switched outlet of an appropriate rating. PLUMBING INSTALLATION The Australian installation shall be in accordance with The Plumbing Code of Australia (PCA). This appliance should be connected to a hot water supply (Max 65°C ) for in accordance with Australian Standard AS/NZS 3500.1.
MACHINE DESCRIPTION Description of the machine, its accessories and its guards Machine description Refer to annexes for the technical data of the machines. pic. 4 Example: MACHINE IN RIGHT EXECUTION - SPLASH GUARD - AUTOMATIC SHOWER WITH DRAWER STRAINER - PRE-WASH - FIRST WASH - NEUTRAL ZONE - PRE-RINSE AND RINSE MODULE...
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Width Height* Depth - AUTOMATIC SHOWER WITH DRAWER STRAINER 600 mm 1550 mm - PRE-RINSE AND RINSE MODULE 600 mm 983 mm - HEAT RECOVERY WITH HEAT PUMP 1000 mm 2100 mm 925 mm 2200/2700 mm 925 mm 2700 mm *with 130 mm feet This machine is built with high quality materials in particular AISI 304 stainless steel (AISI 316 for boilers and tanks) and in high thickness to ensure a longer lifetime.
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Available options Automatic shower with drawer strainer B: Module with low temperature water thermostatically not controlled, with drawer strainer M. The filter collects the food residuals and it can easily be removed and cleaned during the operation thanks to the drawer, without opening the doors and getting in touch with the washing solution.
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CONTROL PANEL AND RELATED SYMBOLS Display TFT back lit. 2: START key green backlit (not backlit: stand-by mode) 3: STOP key red backlit 4: ON / OFF key. 5 and 6: Scrolling keys ( , - / 7: TEMPERATURES 8: INFO key.
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MACHINE IN STAND-BY MODE 11:30 STAND-BY 4: ON / OFF key with function. To turn the machine ON. 8: INFO key. Provides additional information about the current status of the machine. 11: DRAINING key. Automatically drains all the tanks. 12: SELF-CLEANING key.
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FUNCTIONING OF THE MACHINE Machine start-up Check if the pump filters and surface filters are in their seats. Check that the washing and rinsing arms are properly inserted, as well as the curtains Note: the long and narrow curtains are to be put at the entry and exit; the wide and short ones go inside the machine. Close the doors.
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Push the A STOP black key on shelf panel (see photo 1), to stop the conveyor belt. Push the STOP 3 key (see chap. CONTROL PANEL AND RELATED SYMBOLS), to stop the wash. N.B.: It is recommended to change the tank’s water by new filling, when very dirty or, at least, twice a day. Change water in the tanks whenever necessary, at least every 2-4 hours of operation with full load.
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Select TANKS' DRAINING (option) TANKS' DRAINING When machine is in Ready or in Stand-by or in Running mode. It allows enabling of the TANKS' DRAINING function. When machine is in ready or running mode: TOTAL Press key 11 DRAINING Use keys (increase) and (decrease) to select one of the following PARTIAL...
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Dishes and cutlery loading Before loading the dishes it is necessary to carry out a proper cleaning off of the food residuals. It is not necessary to rinse the dishes with water before the loading. WARNING: Do not wash items contaminated by petrol, paint, pieces of steel or iron, ash, sand, wax, lubricating grease.
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photo 16 photo 15 outlet inlet loading belts examples (machine outlet): dishes standard belt glasses trays baskets standard belt cutlery special belt in-flight special belt hospital special belt thermical trays special belt...
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WARNINGS: • Do not slam the doors when opening and closing. • Do not put material or objects on the machine. • The water used for the washing and the rinsing is not potable because of the presence of chemical additives. In case of contact with skin or eyes wash them immediately with plenty of water and check the safety instructions of the detergent manufacturer.
DETERGENTS Using detergent The detergent must be of good quality, of NON-FOAMING type, specific for the mechanical washing of dishes. The use of liquid detergents is recommended. The dosing has to be done following the recommendations of the detergent manufacturer and in accordance with the water and dishes characteristics.
MAINTENANCE WARNING: The machine is not protected against pressure water jets, therefore avoid the use of this type of cleaning system on the cabinet. It is also suggested to contact cleaning product dealers for detailed information about methods and products for a periodical sanitizing of the machine.
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Extraordinary Maintenance – by qualifed Service Personnel only Once or twice per year, the machine should be checked by qualifed Service Personnel: • Remove scaling from the heating elements. • Check the status and the tightness of all gaskets. • Check the perfect state and/or wear of the components.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS Packing The packing consists of the following: • a wooden crate; • extensible belt (LDPE); • polystyrene foam (PS). Please dispose of the materials listed above, in compliance with the legislation in force. Disposal he equipment is marked with the symbol (see pic. 6). The symbol indicates that the product should not be discarded as unsorted waste but must be sent to separate collection facilities for recovery and recycling in compliance with the legislation in...
SIGNALS AND ALARMS During the operation, the machine signals other situations in addition to alarms that need the operator attention. In any case the relative information automatically appears on the display and remains visible until the operator execute the necessary actions. To display the alarm/signal screen during the machine operation, press the 8 INFO key.
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Alarms The alarms are displayed on a dedicated screen that overlap the current display at the time the alarm occurs. Each alarm screen gives precise information about the meaning of the alarm and which are the operation the operator can run. Alarm screen example: 10:23 ALARM Z8 Alarm code...
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Should the alarm persists, please contact the Rhima Service Department. ALARM E2 WASH1 PROBE FAILURE Rated temperature cannot be reached. Washing results may be affected. Please contact the Rhima Service Department. ALARM E3 WASH1 HEATING FAILURE Please turn...
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Rhima Service Department. ALARM F7 WASH2 PUMP THERMAL PROTECTION Rated temperature cannot be reached. Washing results may be affected. Please contact the Rhima Service Department. ALARM G2 WASH 3 PROBE FAILURE Rated temperature cannot be reached. Washing results may be affected. Please contact the Rhima Service Department.
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ON/OFF 4 button, and turn it again, after a few seconds. Should the alarm persists, please contact the Rhima Service Department. ALARM Z15 BREAK TANK DRAINING FAILURE Please make sure that rinse nozzles are not clogged. Please turn...
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Contact the Rhima Service Department to connect suddenly stops overloaded system the machine separately A machine safety device tripped Contact the Rhima Service Department to check the security devices During the washing phase the The water of the previous day...
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Heat Recovery unit. Heat pump has lost gas Contact the Rhima Service Department Dirty coil alarm Dirty steam coil Contact the Rhima Service Department (it is possible to keep dishwashing, for a limited time, while the filter is under cleaning)
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Should the alarm persists, please contact the Rhima Service Department to clean the Heat Recovery The ventilation motor is damaged Contact the Rhima Service Department The objects are not dried properly Insufficient rinse aid dosage Verify the rinse aid dosage and increase it, if needed...
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Tel: 1300 347 944 New Zealand Tel: 0800 902 054 Singapore Tel: +65 9107 8943 DETERGENTS To request detergents or rinse additive contact your local Rhima Service centre below: Australia: 1300 347 944 New Zealand: 0800 902 054 Singapore: +65 9107 8943 Superwash...
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