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NTRODUCTION caps are captivated to prevent their loss 1.1 Overview of Equipment during cleaning. Meiko K-Tronic series rack conveyors are External drain levers - Foot-operated drain commercial dishwashers designed for levers empty the machine quickly and safely. cleaning dishes, glassware, trays, cutlery and...
Use care when transporting the equipment. utility requirements. • As you unpack the equipment, check that All installations of new Meiko K-Tronic series all components shown on the shipping rack conveyors will include a factory invoice are present and intact. Be sure to representative as a supervisor and advisor.
This step also validates the machine’s tions, each supply must include a warranty. dedicated circuit breaker/disconnect. Meiko may be able to arrange for an The water supplies must match the Authorized Service Agent to be present temperatures, pressures and flow at the conclusion of the installation rates specified on the data plate.
#3 Phillips-head screwdriver details on the customer, serial number and 6. With the hardware removed, slowly raise extent of damage present. Meiko will file the jacks. The cross-members will lift free, a freight claim based on this information. while the large runners remain on the floor.
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3 - I ECTION NSTALLATION Figure 3-2: Removing the end cowling (if required) With cowling removed, set machine into place between tables Gasket Cowling Replace cowling Threaded studs on back of cowling Reach through Qty. 16 rack opening to access acorn nuts and washers 10.
Load End Electric heat: Vent Remove top Terminal blocks 1-3 access panel to Steam heat: route electrical Terminal block supply K-200 Series K-400 Series electric heat with electric heat: blower dryer: Terminal block 4 Terminal block 4 Detergent Rinse Steam connections are at unload end.
1”(25mm)-wide “gutter” along the bottom Meiko K-Tronic series warewashers are edge to collect condensation. If desired, designed for use with a single-point, indirect this condensation can be drained directly ventilation connection.
Terminal block 4. Unload Remove lower front panel for access. Route from BELOW machine. K-200 or K-400 series K-200 series with K-200 series with K-400 series with with steam heat electric heat, electric heat, electric heat...
For K-200 series machines equipped with each terminal block. a fourth terminal block, route the supply 3. Remove the top access panel from the from BELOW the machine.
3 - I ECTION NSTALLATION The machine is equipped with: CAUTION Make sure that the detergent line runs • A pre-plumbed tubing raceway exiting the completely down the raceway to the wash machine at the load end of the machine tank.
3 - I ECTION NSTALLATION 3.11 Wiring External Chemical Dispensing 3.12 Connecting Chemical Containers or Systems Dispensers This section applies to units with either inter- IMPORTANT nal or external chemical dispensing pumps. Some local codes dictate that electrical connections be made only by a certified 1.
3. Check the incoming water hardness. Machines with blower Machines without blower Meiko recommends a hardness of 4 grains dryer: Remove lower front dryer: Remove lower per U.S. gallon (7 DH German hardness). panel at unload end unload-end access panel 4.
3 - I ECTION NSTALLATION 3.15 Drain Connection 3.16 Final Assembly 1. Check and tighten all electrical terminal IMPORTANT screws. In some cases, local codes dictate that drain connections be made only by a certified 2. Check that all tools, hardware, metal shav- professional.
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OFF position. The appliance’s warranty is not valid until a 15. Move the drain handles to the DRAIN Meiko Authorized Service Agent performs a OPEN position to empty the machine. Performance and Installation Inspection. 16. Remove the scrap screens, clean them if they are soiled, and allow them to air dry.
4 - O ECTION PERATION PERATION 4.1 Location and Description of Controls The dishwasher controls are on the control box. See Figure 4-1. Page 18...
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4 - O ECTION PERATION A - POWER ON button I - LCD Display Switches the machine on and begins Provides information the filling and heating process. about the dishwasher, including operating status, tank temperatures, etc. B - START OPERATION button The temperatures shown in the display are: Starts the conveyor drive and wash •...
4 - O ECTION PERATION 4.2 Startup IMPORTANT Note that while the tanks are heated, the final Check the level of the external detergent and sanitizing rinse (FR) has not yet heated to rinse aid dispensers. If necessary, replace or the correct temperature (180°F minimum).
4 - O ECTION PERATION 4.3 Loading Load hollow or concave dishware (glasses, large bowls, etc.) upside-down and at an The loading guidelines shown here will lead angle. This allows water to drain more quickly, to faster, more efficient cleaning of your preventing stains.
4 - O ECTION PERATION 4.4 Operation 4.5 Idle Periods Operation of the dishwasher is fully automatic. During idle periods, press the STOP Simply push a rack into the entrance end of OPERATION button. This stops the the dishwasher until the rack conveyor drive conveyor and wash pumps while engages.
Section 5, Cleaning. If the ERROR light remains flashing after a Meiko recommends that the door of the jam has cleared, briefly press , then dishwasher be left open overnight to allow it then to reset the machine.
5 - C ECTION LEANING scrap screen as shown in Figure 5-1. LEANING Discard any food particles, scraps or WARNING! bones. Then, clean the screen using a Before ANY cleaning, check that the brush and warm water. circuit breaker/fused disconnect is in •...
Follow with a prewash section, the arms and the manufacturer’s directions. manifolds can also be removed at this • Meiko strongly recommends using time. detergent, instead of a stainless steel IMPORTANT cleaner, when cleaning the control panel Upper and lower manifolds are NOT in- of the unit.
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Upper final rinse Upper auxiliary rinse Single or dual upper or lower prewash arms (K-200 PW, K-400 PW only) To reinstall, seat back of each arm in its socket, then push front into place. Arms shown are for a Left-to-Right machine. Right-to- Left arms are a mirror image.
Contact your Meiko Authorized Service Agent if you cannot correct the problem. An Authorized Service Agency Listing was supplied with your dishwasher. If you do not have the listing, call 1-800-868-3840 for assistance, or visit Meiko’s website at www.meiko.us. Page 29...
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If you need service... Meiko warewashers are designed for solid reliability as much as for outstanding ware-cleaning ability. With proper care, your warewasher should provide years of trouble-free operation. If service is necessary, contact your local Meiko Authorized Service Agent. With factory training, OEM parts and direct support from the factory, Meiko’s nationwide service network is highly qualified to quickly...