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Robot Coupe Blixer23 R60 User Manual 2
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WARRANTY
SUMMARY
IMPORTANT WARNING
EXAMPLES OF USE
CLEANING
• Bowl
YOU HAVE JUST PURCHASED A BLIXER® OR A
• Blades
VERTICAL CUTTER MIXER Blixer® 23 a • Blixer® 30 a
• Lid
Blixer® 45 a • Blixer® 60 a • R 23 a • R 30 a
MAINTENANCE
R 30 V.V. a • R 45 a • R 45 V.V. a • R 60 a
• Blades
ASSEMBLY
• Axial tightness system
• V-ring seals
SWITCHING ON THE MACHINE
• Bowl seal
• Advice on electrical connections
• Lid seal
• Control panel
• Blixer arm
• Powering up the machine
ADJUSTMENT OF BOWL TILTING SYSTEM
• Safety indicator lights
DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM
PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
• Emptying the bowl TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
• Wheels
• Bowl capacities
• Blixer blade assembly
• Weight
• Vertical cutter-mixer blades
• Dimensions
• Working height
MAXIMUM PROCESSING CAPACITIES
• Noise level
FITTING AND USING THE BLADE ASSEMBLY
• Electrical data
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RECOMMENDATIONS CONCERNING THE INSTALLATION OF VARIABLE-SPEED
APPLIANCES AND PERSONAL SAFETY
These recommendations apply to machines equip- • You must connect the machine to a 200-240 V • Several variable-speed appliances are connected
ped with an induction motor and a single-phase or / 50 or 60 Hz single-phase alternating current to the same GFCI.
three-phase wobbulator. supply with an earthed socket. A higher voltage • The appliance produces a fault current that is
will destroy the wobbulator. above the GFCI’s actual trip threshold.
NB:
• The earthed socket ensures operator safety.
- The electrical circuit and the protective devices
must comply with national regulations. Circuit interrupters ensuring user safety Caution: As there are manufacturing tolerances,
- The machine must be wired in by a qualified elec- Ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs) intended the actual trip threshold of a GFCI will be between
trician 50% and 100% of its theoretical nominal threshold.
for variable-speed appliances need to be selected
Should a problem arise, measure the fault current
with great care in order to ensure operator safety.
Protecting your appliance and the GFCI’s actual trip threshold.
GFCIs may be sensitive to alternating current (type
• Like all electronic devices, wobbulators in clude
AC), impulse current (type A) or all currents (type
components that are sensitive to electrostatic You can begin by consulting the characteristics of
B).
discharges (ESDs). Before conducting any work your appliance in the table below:
on these wobbulators, technicians must therefore Danger! Wobbulators feature a bridge-connec-
GFCI
rid themselves of electrostatic charges. ted rectifier of the mains supply voltage. For this
Conductor
(Ph + N or 3 Ph)
Appliance Mains supply Cross-section
• T he machine must be disconnected from the reason, in the event of an earth contact, a (mm2) Gauge (A) Threshold (mA)
mains supply before any internal connection ope- continuous fault current may fail to trip a differential R 30 V.V. 380 - 440V 4 B 20 A
rations are carried out. circuit breaker that is only sensitive to alternating 50 or 60 Hz
min.
100 mA*
Three-phase
• Repeatedly switching on the appliance will cause current (type AC). R 45 V.V. 6 B 32 A
the wobbulator to overload and may result in its It is therefore advisable to use a GFCI that is
destruction. After the machine has been switched sensitive to impulse current (type A), identified by *Connection instructions:
off, you must wait for 3 minutes before switching the following symbol: or (B) . To protect users, it is vital to connect the R 30 V.V.
it back on again. and R 45 V.V. machines to the mains supply via a
Caution: sthese GFCIs may go under different connection unit equipped with the above-mentioned
50 or 60 Hz single-phase power supply names, according to the manufacturer. residual current device. They must not be connected
Appliances with wobbulators produce a fault through a plug and socket.
• T he appliance runs on single-phase or three-
phase current as far as the variator, which turns current on the earth wire. This current may be suffi-
the current into variable frequency three-phase cient to trip the differential circuit breaker unneces-
current to supply the motor. sarily. This may occur if :
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IMPORTANT WARNING
W A R N I N G
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS IN A SAFE PLACE
WARNING: In order to limit accidents such as electric shocks or personal injury, and in order to limit material damage due to misuse of the
ppliance, please read these instructions carefully and follow them strictly. Reading the operating instructions will help you get to know your
a
appliance and enable you to use the equipment correctly. Please read these instructions in their entirety and make sure that anyone else who
may use the appliance also reads them beforehand. Our equipment is designed for professional use and must not be used by children under
any circumstances.
UNPACKING ASSEMBLY PROCEDURES • For plastic parts , do not use detergents that are too
alkaline (e.g., containing too much caustic soda or
• Carefully remove the equipment from the packaging • Follow the various assembly procedures carefully
and take out all the boxes or packets containing (see page 7) and make sure that all the attachments ammonia).
attachments or specific items. are correctly positioned. • Robot-Coupe can in no way be held responsible for
• WARNING - some of the tools are very sharp e.g. the user’s failure to follow the basic rules of cleaning
blades, discs... etc.
USE
and hygiene.
• Never try to override the locking and safety
INSTALLATION systems.
• Never insert an object into the container where the MAINTENANCE
• We recommend you install your machine on a
perfectly stable solid base. food is being processed.
• Before servicing the Blixer, it must be disconnected
• Never push the ingredients down with your hand.
from the power supply.
CONNECTION • Do not overload the appliance.
• Never switch the appliance on when it is empty. • Check the seals and washers regularly and ensure
• Always check that your mains supply corresponds
to that indicated on the identification plate on the • Wait until the blade comes to a complete stop that the safety devices are in good working order.
motor unit and that it can withstand the amperage. before opening the lid.
• It is particularly important to maintain and check
• The machine must be earthed.
CLEANING the attachments since certain ingredients contain
• With the three-phase version, always check that the
• As a precaution, always unplug your appliance corrosive agents, e.g. citric acid.
blade rotates in an anti-clockwise direction.
before cleaning it. • Never operate the appliance if the power cord
HANDLING • Always clean the appliance and its attachments at or plug has been damaged or if the appliance fails
the end of each cycle.
• Always take care when handling the blades, as to work properly or has been damaged in any way.
• Never immerse the motor unit in water.
they are extremely sharp. • Do not hesitate to contact your local Maintenance
• For parts made from aluminum, use cleaning fluids
intended for aluminum. Service if something appears to be wrong.
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OU HAVE JUST PURCHASED A
Y We have also included examples of a few
ASSEMBLY
processing tasks to help you get the feel of your
BLIXER® OR A VERTICAL CUTTER
new appliance and appreciate the full range of its 1) With the appliance
MIXER Blixer® 23 a • Blixer® 30 a many useful features. facing you, position the
Blixer® 45 a • Blixer® 60 a • bowl directly above the
R 23 a • R 30 a • R 30 V.V. a • 1 motor shaft. Lower it so
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R 45 a • R 45 V.V. a • R 60 a that the bowl is centred
3 on its base.
Our Blixers® and vertical cutter mixers are both
fabulous workhorses in the kitchen, and will satisfy
the needs of even the most demanding professionals.
It can be used to perform countless jobs that you 2
will gradually discover as you use it.
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They boast two speeds: 1,500 and 3,000 rpm.
The vertical cutter mixer is designed to knead and 2) Push down on the
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grind, chop meat and vegetables, produce fine- handles, rotating the bowl
textured stuffings and mousses, and much, much
firmly in an anticlockwise
more besides. Even the most time-consuming tasks
7 direction until it is locked
take less than 5 minutes to complete. For its part, the
into position. The handles
Blixer® is ideal for making texture-modified meals.
should now be facing
Its numerous functions will open the door to a whole
you on either side of the
new culinary world.
8 bowl.
Thanks to your appliance's simple design,
all components requiring frequent handling for
maintenance or cleaning can be fitted and removed
with the greatest of ease. 3) Place the blade
assembly on top of the
For optimum convenience, this manual describes the
various fitting operations on a step-by-step basis. motor shaft.
It places special emphasis on explaining the Then lower it to the bot-
10 tom of the bowl by rota-
various actions that cause the motor to stop, as the
appliance is equipped with safety devices which 9 ting it.
prevent access to the cutting assembly until it has Always check that
come to a complete standstill. 1 Control panel 6 Bowl the blade assembly is
These instructions for use contain important 2 Transparent lid 7 Tilting lever correctly positioned
information that will enable you to make the very 3 Locking catch 8 Motor unit at the bottom of the
most of your appliance. 4 Lid support arm Wheels bowl before placing the
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We therefore recommend that you read this Handle ingredients you wish to process in the bowl.
5 10 Stainless-steel frame
carefully before using your appliance.
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4) Clip the lid onto the Before plugging your appliance in, check that your
lid rest and turn it so that power supply voltage is the same as that indicated
the bosses are inside the on the motor identification plate.
arm. If your appliance is not connected to the mains
The logo should now via a plug and socket, it must be connected via an
be facing you, lined up insulating selector switch that can be padlocked.
with the handle, with the
safety magnet on the
RISK OF ELECTROCUTION
right.
The machine must be earthed.
5) Check that the cone The appliance is only insulated from the mains
is present and screwed supply when it is unplugged.
tightly in place. This
is essential for proper • BLIXER ARM ASSEMBLY - BLIXER® ONLY
placement of the lid. Hold the blixer arm in one hand and the handle ROTATIONAL DIRECTION OF BLADE
6) To close the lid, fit the in the other. Press the two parts together in the
Switch on the appliance while
locking catch over the centre of the lid, then rotate the handle 45° in an
empty and without the blade. Check
edge of the bowl and anticlockwise direction.
that the motor shaft turns in an
push the handle down. anticlockwise direction.
- Dual-speed machines - Start-up Press the “OFF” button, then release it. Make sure
you only do this when "0.00" or another duration is
Stage 1
screen displayed on the screen.
Each time the machine is powered up, the message
« Cx Fyy » will appear on the screen:
Buttons for setting timer
x » will be a figure between 0 and 7, corres-
-«
“Off” button ponding to the control board configuration. +
yy » will be either "50" or "60", depending on
-«
whether the power supply has a frequency of 50
“On” button 1st speed (1500 rpm)
or 60 Hz. Press
“On” button 2 speed (3000 rpm)
nd
Example: an R 45 ("2" configuration) operated at 50 Hz will display
green light the following message:
• VERTICAL CUTTER-MIXER
Serrated 2-blade assembly TYPE OF PREPARATION R 23 R 30 R 45 R 60
supplied as standard. Coarse serrated edge for
cake-making (grinding Coarse chopping 10 kg 12 kg 18 kg 25 kg
almonds and hazelnuts, Emulsion 11 kg 14 kg 24 kg 30 kg
making icing sugar), for
Kneading (in kg of flour) 7 kg 8 kg 12 kg 18 kg
frozen goods and all hard
To achieve optimum results, it is important to adjust
foodstuffs. Grinding 5 kg 6 kg 9 kg 12 kg
the distance between the blades and respect the
maximum processing amounts (see table).
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FITTING AND USING THE BLADE ASSEMBLY
• BLIXER® ONLY
2-BLADE ASSEMBLY:
Correct positioning of
2-blade assembly (top view)
180°
Position 1 Position 2
Correct positioning of
Correct positioning of 3-blade assembly
2-blade assembly
120° 120°
180°
POSITION 1 : With spacer between lower blade and blade shaft. POSITION 2 : No spacer between lower blade and blade shaft.
• For coarse chopping. • For fine chopping and emulsions.
FITTING : • Fit the blades and spacers so that they are the right distance apart, • For grinding and kneading.
according to the : DISMANTLING : • Unscrew the screw nut
- type • Remove the spacers.
- weight and
- volume of the foodstuffs to be processed.
Screw nut Wide spacer Narrow spacer Locking spacer Blade Blade shaft
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE VACUUM KIT R-VAC® - VERTICAL CUTTER-MIXER ONLY
1° ASSEMBLING THE VACUUM KIT R-VAC®
- Insert filter 2 into body 3
- Screw the tube 1 onto the body 3 (the tube should pass through the body 3 ).
- Take the bell in the hollow of your hand and press the pusher 7 in with
your thumb.
Filter 2 can -S lot it onto the section of tube 1 protruding from the underside of the lid.
be cleaned. 8
2
- Release the pusher 7 .
- The pusher should return to its initial position. If it does not, gently press on
the bell and it will automatically click into place. 6
A
- Check that the bell is securely attached to the tube 1 .
3
in order to position
nut 4 . 4
are used mainly for The cutter will enable you to perform all your cutting • FRUIT
chopping herbs (e.g. tasks in minimum time. We recommend therefore, Compotes / fruit purées 13 16 24 33
parsley) and blending. that you keep a close eye on the mixture in order to
obtain the desired results. EMULSIFYING
Mayonnaise / aioli / taramasalata 13 16 24 33
Rémoulade sauce 13 16 24 33
Snail / salmon butter 8 10 16 27
KNEADING
Shortcrust / biscuit pastry 6 8 12 18
Flaky pastry 6 8 12 18
Pizza / bread dough 6 8 12 18
Brioche dough 5 6 9.5 12
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• BLIXER® CLEANING
R 30 R 45
R 23 R 30 R 45 R 60
USES (kg) V.V. V.V. (kg)
The Blixer will enable you to perform all your cutting
WARNING
(kg) (kg) tasks in minimum time. We recommend therefore,
that you keep a close eye on the mixture in order to As a precaution, always unplug your appliance
GRINDING before cleaning it (hazard of electrocution) and
obtain the desired results.
handle the blades with care (hazard of injury).
Almond paste 6 8 12 17
Praline 11 14 20 28 HOSPITAL USES
• BOWL
Seafood / crushed ice 5 6 9 12 SPOON FEEDING
Breadcrumbs 6 7 11 15
Once the bowl is empty, return it to its vertical
• Minced foods: meat, fish etc. • Vegetable purees
position, close the lid and run the machine at the
• Mousses: vegetables, fish etc. • Compotes of stewed fruit
BLENDING 2nd speed (3,000 rpm). This will clear the blades
SEMI-LIQUID FEEDING of any food residue. You can also preclean the
Liquid preparations* 16 20 30 40
This simply entails diluting spoon-feeding preparations: bowl by pouring in a few litres of hot water, then
• Minced meat + gravy • Puree + liquid (broth, milk. etc.) running the machine for a few minutes at the 2nd
* In first speed only
• Soups / creamed soups • Fruit compotes + syrup or water speed.
The vertical cutter-mixer has numerous other LIQUID FEEDING (for use via tubes) As all the electrical parts are watertight, this
applications. The above quantities are given for
• Soups and any preparations that can be liquidized. machine is extremely easy to clean. It can be
guidance only and may vary according to the
quality of ingredients or the recipe. washed daily with a hand shower spray (never use
DELICATESSEN USES
a power washer).
• Butter mixtures: snail butter, salmon butter, anchovie butter… If you are not intending to use your appliance for a
• Sauces: green sauce, mayonnaise, remoulade, ailloli, emulsi- while, remember not to lock the bowl into position,
fied sauces with tomatoes, cream, parsley… to avoid unnecessary wear of the seals.
• Vegetable mousses.
• Grinding: lobster, scampi, seashells... • BLADES
The blade assembly must be taken apart in order to
PHARMACEUTICAL AND CHEMICAL
thoroughly clean each part.
LABORATORY USES
DJUSTMENT OF
A
Put the 3 screws
BOWL TILTING SYSTEM back on and tighten.
Unscrew the 3 4
Tool: 5 mm
- Applicable to: R 23, Blixer® 23, R 30, Blixer® 30, headless screws so
Allen key
R 45, Blixer® 45, R 60, Blixer® 60 the adjustment can
2 be made.
When the lever which is turned clockwise to lock the
Tool: 5 mm
bowl in the tilted position is no working correctly, it
Allen key
is time to adjust the tilting system.
Check that the tilting
- Tools required. function is operating
correctly:
tighten/untighten.
Flat 5 mm 17 mm 5 Put the cap back on
screwdriver Allen key socket spanner Place the lever at then the 3 screws
about 45°. and tighten.
~ 45°
3a Hold it in this Tool: Flat
position during the screwdriver.
following operation
5 mm 17 mm
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DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM Checks to be made in the following order: - « iSbA » « or » « iSCU » « thEn »
« iSbC » « And » « iSCO » message
1) Check that the lid has been closed properly.
• TROUBLESHOOTING MESSAGES
2) Check that the two safety switches both move ➟ ➟
- « CLOS Lid » message
freely when the lid is opened and closed.
➟ ➟ ➟
The appliance is powered up but the lid has been 3) Check (with an ohmmeter) that the contacts of
left open. Close the lid. these two safety switches are both closed. Check
➟ ➟
- « OPEn And CLOS Lid » message
the relevant wiring.
➟ ➟ If the two switches are properly closed and this
Either the tilt safety switch (“iSbA”) or the magnetic
message remains on the screen, either get the
➟ bowl safety switch (“isCU) is not being detected.
control board checked over or have it replaced.
The appliance is powered up and the lid is closed. Checks to be made in the following order:
Open the lid and close it again. - « iSCO » message 1) C heck that the bowl has resumed its vertical
- « PrES StOP » message position
2) Check that the bowl is properly locked at the
➟
right angle
The lid’s magnetic safety switch (“iSCO”) is not
The screen will display this message in the following 3) Check (with an ohmmeter) that the contact of the
two cases: being detected. tilt switch is closed and check the relevant wiring.
- An attempt has been made to start the machine
Checks to be carried out in the following order: 4) Check (with an ohmmeter) that the bowl presence
before Stage 3 is completed (see page 9). Wait
for the screen to display "0.00", then press the switch’s contact is closed. If necessary, remove
1) C heck that the lid and, more specifically, its
“OFF” button. the bowl and place a sufficiently powerful
- The appliance is powered up but unused, or has magnet, are correctly positioned.
magnet close to the magnetic switch. Check the
been running for more than two hours without the
2) Check (with an ohmmeter) that the safety switch’s relevant wiring
“OFF” button being pressed. Wait for the screen
to display "0.00", then press the “OFF” button. contact is closed. Check the relevant wiring. If 5) If the tilt and bowl switches are both closed,
- « iSbC » message necessary, remove the lid and place a sufficiently carry out the checks described above for the
"iSbC" and "iSCO" messages.
powerful magnet next to the magnetic switch.
If all four tilt, bowl, lid arm and lid switches are
If the switch is properly closed but this message closed but this message remains on the screen,
This message indicates that the two lid arm safety
switches (“iSbC”) are not being detected. remains on the screen, either get the control board either get the control board checked over or have it
checked over or have it replaced. replaced.
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- « Pto » « or » « rth » « or » « bPA » message The thermal relay is open: wait a couple of minutes - « rELEASE bP2 » message
for the thermal relay to reset and reduce the load
➟ ➟ placed on the motor before trying to switch it back ➟ ➟
on.
➟ ➟ Situation n°3:
The message appears even though the motor is
The contact of the 2nd speed “ON” button (“bP2”)
not hot and the machine has not been subjected to
remains closed.
The motor’s thermal protector ("Pto"), the thermal intensive use:
relay ("rth") contact or the “OFF” button ("bPA") Carry out the checks recommended for the 1 st
1) Check that the "OFF" button is not stuck in the
contact is open. speed “ON” button.
open position. Move the button and listen out for
Checks to be carried out in the following order the characteristic " click". If the 2nd speed “ON” button is working properly
Situation n°1: 2) C heck (with an ohmmeter) that the thermal but the message remains on the screen, either get
The message appears on the screen as soon as the protector is closed. Check the relevant wiring. the control board checked over or have it replaced.
machine is powered up. 3) Check (with an ohmmeter) that the contact of the - « rELEASE bPP » message
1) Check that the thermal relay wire is correctly thermal relay is closed Check the relevant wiring.
positioned to the right of the control board. See ➟
electrical diagram. If the message persists, even though the thermal ➟
protector and the thermal relay are closed, the
2) Check that the thermal relay has not be triggered
and that it is adjusted to reset automatically. “OFF” button is moving freely and the wiring is in
accordance with the electrical diagram, either get
3) C heck (with an ohmmeter) that the thermal The contact of the “Pulse control” button (“bPP”)
protector is closed. Check the relevant wiring. the control board and timer board checked over or
have them replaced. remains closed.
4) C heck (with an ohmmeter) that the thermal Carry out the checks recommended for the 1 st
relay’s contact is closed. Check the relevant - « rELEASE bP1 » message speed “ON” button.
wiring.
➟ If the “pulse control” button is working properly but
5) Check that the “OFF” button is not stuck in the ➟ this message remains on the screen, either get the
open position. Move the button and listen out for
the characteristic "click". control board checked over or have it replaced
- « not u.u. » message
Situation n°2:
The contact of the 1st speed “ON” button ("bP1")
-
The message appears when the motor
remains closed.
is very hot (orange indicator light on). ➟
The “OFF” button is open: wait ten or so minutes Either release the button or check that it is not stuck.
for the motor to cool down (the orange light will Move the button and listen out for the characteristic The control board is not correctly configured.
go out) before trying to start the machine up "click".
Position the JP1, JP2 and JP3 jumpers according to
again. If the 1st speed “ON” button is working properly the machine’s electrical diagram.
- The machine has been subjected to very intensive but the message remains on the screen, either get
use. the control board checked over or have it replaced.
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- « FrEquEnCY » message • DIMENSIONS (in mm) • ELECTRICAL DATA
Three-phase machine.
➟ ➟ R 23
Blixer® 23
R 30
Blixer® 30
R 45
Blixer® 45
R 60
Blixer® 60
A 1250 1250 1400 1400 Nominal Motor switch-on circuit *
Model Motor Speed
B 320 360 400 450 current breaker + recommended
(rpm)
C 600 600 600 600 (Amp) differential - (Amp)
The control board cannot determine the frequency D 590 590 640 640
E 1620 1620 1800 1820
of the mains supply. F 400 V/50 Hz/3
1500 8.5
20
800 800 870 870 3000 10.5
Unplug the machine and wait for 5 minutes before G 700 720 760 810
plugging it back in. 1800 16.0
Blixer® 23 220 V/60 Hz/3 40
3600 18.2
If this message remains on the screen, either get the R 23
1500 8.8
control board checked over or have it replaced. 4500 W 380 V/60 Hz/3 20
3000 10.5
1500 14.7
230 V/50 Hz/3 40
T ECHNICAL 3000 18.2
In order to obtain good results when mincing meat, 220 V/60 Hz/3
1800 16.0
40
Blixer® 30 3600 18.2
grinding and kneading, we recommend you fill the
R 30
bowl no more than half-full. 5400 W
380 V/60 Hz/3
1500 8.8
20
3000 10.5
• BOWL CAPACITIES 1500 14.7
230 V/50 Hz/3 40
R 23 / Blixer® 23: 23 litres 3000 18.2
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