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EU Declaration of Conformity
Robot-Coupe® SNC declares that all the machines subject of these original • the provisions of the following harmonized European standards and the
instructions, as well as their accessories and their packaging, comply with: standards specifying the safety and hygiene requirements:
• the essential requirements of the following European directives and with - EN ISO 12100:2010 Safety of machinery – General principles for
the corresponding national regulations : design,
- Directive "Machinery" 2006/42/EC, - E N 60204-1:2006 Safety of machinery – Electrical equipment of
machines,
- Directive "Low Voltage" 2014/35/EU,
- EN 60529 Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code):
- Directive "Electromagnetic Compatibility" 2014/30/EU,
- IP 55 for the electric controls,
 irective "Reduction of Hazardous Substances in Electrical Equipment"
-D
- IP 34 for the other parts of the machine,
(RoHS) 2011/65/EU,
- D irective "Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment" (WEEE) • and according to the category of the apparatus, with the provisions of
2012/19/EU, the following harmonized European standards specifying the safety and
hygiene requirements:
• R egulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (latest consolidated version)
- EN 454............................ Planetary Mixers,
«concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction
of Chemicals (REACH)» and as such, no product, accessory and their - EN 1678......................... Vegetable Cutting Machines (and Juice Extractors),
packaging sold by Robot-Coupe® SNC, contains any substance on the - EN 12852..................... Food Processors and Blenders,
European Chemical Agency (ECHA) candidate list and considered of - EN 12853..................... Hand-Held Blenders and Whisks (Power Mixers),
very high concern.
- EN 13208..................... Vegetable Peelers,
• R egulation (EC) No 1935/2004 «Materials and articles intended - EN 13621..................... Salad Dryers,
to come into contact with food» modified by regulation (EC) No
- EN 14655..................... Baguette Slicers.
596/2009.
• Regulation (EC) No 2023/2006 «Good manufacturing practice for "R019"
materials and articles intended to come into contact with food».
• Regulation (EU) No 10/2011 «Plastic materials and articles intended
to come into contact with food», as well as all relevant (EU) regulations Montceau-en-Bourgogne, on March 1st, 2019
which modify, correct and/or rectify it, as at the date of this declaration,
the regulations (EU) No 1282/2011, 1183/2012, 202/2014, Jean-Marie LOZANO
865/2014, 2015/174, 2016/1416, 2017/752, 2018/79, Director of Industrial Operations
2018/213, 2018/831 and 2019/37.

Robot-Coupe® SNC - 12 avenue du Maréchal Leclerc – BP 134 – 71305 Montceau-en-Bourgogne Cedex - France
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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

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE VACUUM KIT R-VAC® SAFETY

VERTICAL CUTTER MIXER OPTIONS STANDARDS



• Coarse serrated blades TECHNICAL DATA

• Fine serrated blades
• Motor sleeve replacement
• R-VAC® vacuum kit

• Electrical and wiring diagrams
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ROBOT-COUPE s.n.c., LIMITED WARRANTY

2 - Labour to sharpen and/ or replacements 8 - SHIPPING DAMAGES. Visible and latent


for blades which have become blunt, chipped or ­ efects are the responsibility of the freight car-
d
Your new ROBOT-COUPE appliance is war- worn after a normal or excessive period of use. rier. The consignee must inform the carrier and
ranted to the original buyer for a period consignor immediately, or upon discovery in the
of one year from the date of sale if you case of latent defects.
bought it from ROBOT-COUPE s.n.c. 3 - Materials or labour to replace or repair KEEP ALL ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND
If you bought your ROBOT-COUPE product scratch­ed, stained, chipped, pitted, dented or PACKING MATERIALS FOR CARRIER
­discoloured surfaces, blades, knives, attachments INSPECTION.
from a distributor your product is cove-
red by your distributor’s warranty (Please or accessories.
check with your distributor terms and
conditions of the warranty).
4 - Any alteration, addition or repair that
The ROBOT-COUPE s.n.c. limited warranty has not been carried out by the company or an
Neither ROBOT-COUPE s.n.c. nor its affiliated
is against defects in material and/or work- ­approved service agency.
companies or any of its distributors, directors,
manship. agents, employees, or insurers will be liable for
indirect damage, losses, or expenses linked to the
5 - Transportation of the appliance to or from appliance or the inability to use it.
an approved service agency.
THE FOLLOWING ARE NOT COVERED
BY THE ROBOT-COUPE s.n.c.
6 - Labour charges to install or test new attach-
­ ARRANTY :
W ments or accessories (i.e., bowls, discs, blades, at-
tachments) which have been arbitrarity replaced. The ROBOT-COUPE s . n . c . warranty is
1 - Damage caused by abuse, misuse, drop-
given expressly and in lieu of all other
ping, or other similar damage caused by or
warranties, expressed or implied, for
resulting from failure to follow assembly, opera-
ting, cleaning, user maintenance or storage ins-
7 - The cost of changing direction-of-rotation of merchantability and for fitness toward a
three-phase electric motors (Installer is responsible). particular purpose and constitutes the only
tructions.
warranty made by ROBOT-COUPE s.n.c.
France.

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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
4
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.
5
They boast two speeds: 1,500 and 3,000 rpm.
The vertical cutter mixer is designed to knead and 2) Push down on the
6
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
9
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.

If the blade turns in a clockwise direction, invert the


positions of two wires, as follows:
DANGER: RISK OF INJURY
The blades are extremely sharp. GREEN YELLOW is the earth,
For this reason, always make sure you have DO NOT DISCONNECT
removed the blade assembly before doing
Swap either : the ➊ and the ➋
any job inside the bowl, such as cleaning or
emptying. the ➋ and the ➌
the ➊ and the ➌
• LID-WIPER ASSEMBLY –
VERTICAL CUTTER-MIXER ONLY  WITCHING
S ROBOT-COUPE appliances are fitted with the
Hold the lid wiper in one hand and the handle ON THE MACHINE following types of motor:
in the other. Press the two parts together at the 400 V / 50 Hz / 3
centre of the lid, then turn the handle 45° in an • ADVICE ON ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS 220 V / 60 Hz / 3
anticlockwise direction. The wiring must be installed by a qualified 230 V / 50 Hz / 3
electrician. 380 V / 60 Hz / 3
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• CONTROL PANEL • POWERING UP THE MACHINE Stage 3

- 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:

Pulse control button 1st speed (1500 rpm) ➟


orange light
Stage 4
red light
The orange light will go out
and the two green indicator
- Variable-speed machines The orange indicator light
will come on. lights will come on. The ma-
chine is now ready to use.
screen

Buttons for setting timer


Stage 2
“Off” button Open the lid, then close it again, to activate the
safety system. The orange light will remain on. WARNING:
green "normal direction" indicator light If you try to start the machine during one of the
1 2 3
“On” button above stages by pressing the 1st or 2nd speed
green "R-Mix direction" indicator light “ON” button, or even the “pulse control” button,
faster (+) button nothing will happen. A troubleshooting message
slower (–) button (see table on page 20) will appear on the screen.
orange light
red light
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- Standby • SAFETY INDICATOR LIGHTS: PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
If the machine is left powered up but unused for For the dual-speed models:
between 15 and 120 minutes, without any Two green lights indicate that the machine is ready • EMPTYING THE BOWL
movement of any of its electrical elements (safety to use.
switch, "OFF" button, etc.), the green lights will go 1) Open the lid by
For the variable-speed R 30 V.V. and R 45 V.V. freeing the locking han-
out and the orange light will start to flash.
models: dle. Release the tilting
To quit standby: One green light indicates that the machine is ready lever by raising it.
to use in the direction that is indicated.
For all models:
or - Orange light: the machine is powered up, but the
safety criteria have not all been met. The screen
or will display a troubleshooting message (see table
+ = on page 20).
or - No lights: the machine is either not powered up,
has the wrong power supply, or has broken down.
or - Red light:
1
❶ The machine’s motor has reached
a temperature of 120 °C. 2) Then tilt the bowl to
The motor will shortly cut out. your left, keeping hold
This light allows you to anticipate of the handle on the
the machine switching itself off right.
- Extended standby
in the middle of a processing
If the machine is left powered up but unused for
task.
more than 2 hours, without any movement of any of
its electrical elements (safety switch, “OFF” button,
etc.), the green lights will go out and the orange Wait for the red light to go out before embarking
light will start to flash. on a fresh task.
To quit extended standby:
❷ The red and orange lights 2
will remain on until the
motor has cooled down. 3) Empty the bowl once
You must wait until the red it is in the tilted position.
and orange lights have gone It is advisable to remove
+ + = out and the green light has the blade assembly
come on before switching the before tilting the bowl,
machine back on. especially when proces-
sing liquid preparations.
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• WHEELS • VERTICAL CUTTER-MIXER BLADES Smooth, "crescent-shaped"
Your cutter can be supplied In order to ensure perfect cutting results, Robot- 3-blade assembly, supplied
with 3 retractable wheels Coupe has developed new, patented blade as a standard attachment.
(exclusive to Robot-coupe) profiles, designed to provide an optimum cutting Distinctive feature: the
which can be lowered or quality. "crescent" blades make
raised simply by lifting each
These blades, which are perfectly balanced in it easier to mix and bind
leg. This makes it easy to
move the machine around order to avoid any vibration, are supplied with ingredients.
and thereby facilitates the cleaning of the working three different types of edge.
surfaces. A 2-blade assembly is used for processing small
To activate/deactivate the retractable wheels: each quantities or liquid preparations. The 3-blade
Standard blade assembly is used for maximum capacities with dry
leg must be raised in turn.
The wheels must only be deactivated when the Smooth edge for emulsions, ingredients.
machine is turned on. mousses and finely-chopped To obtain the best results, it is important to set the
meat and vegetables. right spacing between the blades. Do not excess
• BLIXER BLADE ASSEMBLY maximum processing capacities (see following table).
In order to ensure perfect cutting results, Robot-
Coupe has developed new, patented blade profiles,
designed to provide an optimum cutting quality.
 AXIMUM PROCESSING
M
These blades - also available with serrated edges - CAPACITIES
are perfectly balanced to avoid vibration. Optional blades:
• BLIXER®
Fine serrated edge for all Fine serrated edge for all
blending tasks and smooth Blixer®
blending tasks and smooth or
or fine-textured prepara- 23 30 45 60
fine-textured preparations.
tions. Maximum processing 4 to 4 to 6 to 6 to
capacities 15 Kg 20 Kg 30 Kg 45 Kg

Liquid in 1st speed 16 20 30 40

• 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

POSITION 1 : With spacer between lower blade and blade shaft.


FITTING : • Fit the blades and spacers so that they are the right distance apart, according to the:
- type
- weight and
- volume of the foodstuffs to be processed.
POSITION 2 : No spacer between lower blade and blade shaft.
• For fine chopping and emulsions.
DISMANTLING : • Unscrew the screw nut
• Remove the spacers.

Screw nut Wide spacer Blade shaft

Locking spacer Narrow spacer Blade


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3-BLADE ASSEMBLY :
• VERTICAL CUTTER-MIXER ONLY
We recommend you use the 3-blade assembly for processing large quantities of
2-BLADE ASSEMBLY : more than half the maximum limit indicated, with the exception of liquid or blended
We recommend you use the 2-blade assembly for processing small quan- preparations for which we strongly recommend you use the 2-blade assembly.
tities of up to half the maximum l­imit indicated (see page 11), with the To obtain the best possible results with these types of preparation, we recommend
exception of liquid or blended preparations. you use the lower speed (1500 rpm) only.

Correct positioning of
Correct positioning of 3-blade assembly
2-blade assembly
120° 120°
180°

Position 1 Position 2 Position 1 Position 2

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 ).

B 2° POSITIONING THE R-VAC® VACUUM KIT ON THE LID


- Sit the R-VAC® kit on top of the plastic cone 5 , which should be screwed
Keep an eye on onto the lid rest 6 , with the lid holder 8 in between. The lid (opaque white)
the position of the 9 slots onto the lid rest 6 .
O-ring seal when
fitting part 1 . 1
5
3° CLIPPING ON THE BELL 4

- 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

4° USING THE VACUUM KIT R-VAC® 9


- Connect up the vacuum pump to valve A, check that the latter is open
Check that the (lever in shaft of connector).
openings are in 7
the upper position
- Shut valve B (perpendicular lever). 4

in order to position
nut 4 . 4

5° ADDING LIQUID TO THE MIXTURE


NOTE
- Attach a tube to valve B. Preheat the vacuum pump (approx. 15 minutes) to check that both
- Immerse the other end of this tube in the liquid to be added. it and the vacuum kit are working properly. Similarly, leave the
- Open valve B slowly ; once the liquid has been added, shut valve B. pump running for 15 minutes after completing the task in order to
evacuate the condensation.
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 ERTICAL CUTTER MIXER
V • R-VAC® VACUUM KIT R 30 R 45
OPTIONS Y o u r ma c h i n e c a n USES
R 23 R 30 R 45 R 60
(kg) V.V. V.V. (kg)
be equipped with a (kg) (kg)
• COARSE SERRATED BLADES vacuum kit.
Vacuum processing CHOPPING
The blade shaft can
be fitted with serrated gives incomparable • MEAT
blades, which are used results for all types of
Minced beef 10 12 18 25
mainly for: preparations, ranging
from fish mousses, Sausage meat / tomate stuffing 10 12 18 25
- k neading (shortcrust
pastry, flan pastry, fine-textured stuffings Terrine / saucisson 12 14 22 30
almond paste, praline, and vegetable terrines to foie gras and ganache. White pudding / liver mousse* 13 16 24 33
etc.). Smooth-textured mixtures (frankfurters) 8 10 14 18
Make sure you always use the opaque white lid
- grinding (frozen foods, with the vacuum kit. • FISH
shellfish, almonds, etc.).
Puréed fish* 13 16 24 33
Fish stuffings* 13 16 24 33
• FINE SERRATED BLADES E XAMPLES
The blade shaft can also
OF USE • VEGETABLES
Garlic / parsely / onion / shallots half bowl volume
be fitted with micro-
toothed blades, which • VERTICAL CUTTER-MIXER Soup / vegetable purées* 17 21 32 44

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

• Grinding: herbs, seeds, powders, tablets.... IMPORTANT


•M
 ixing: homogeneization of creams, ointments, mixed
All metal par ts should be wiped dr y,
components, varied ingredients...
especially the blades, to prevent surface
oxidation.

These operations are vital for ensuring optimum


blade assembly hygiene.
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Dismantling the blade assembly ➌ - Start to set the seal
- Lift the blade assembly
3
at the hinge side. Hold
IMPORTANT
out of the appliance. firmly the seal with the Check that your detergent is suitable for
- Remove the bowl. thumb and the index cleaning the plastic parts. Certain washing
finger and insert it in the agents are too alkaline (e.g. high levels
- Place the blade remover
lid groove. of caustic soda or ammonia) and totally
on the motor shaft.
incompatible with certain types of plastic,
- P ut the blade assembly back in position. causing them to deteriorate rapidly.
- L oosen the screw using the stem.
4 5
-D  ismantle the blade assembly by hand.
MAINTENANCE
- To reassemble the blades, follow these instructions
in the reverse order. • BLADES
- Make sure you tighten the screw properly after
After each task, we strongly recommend you
reassembling the blades, in order to prevent the
sharpen the blades briefly with a sharpening stone,
latter coming loose. especially after chopping parsley.
Sharpen them thoroughly once a month with the
• LID
fine-textured sharpening stone supplied with the
For perfect hygiene, remove the washer, cone and 6 7 appliance.
lid rest so that they can each be carefully cleaned. The quality of the cut depends mainly on the
We advise against putting them in the dishwas- sharpness of your blades and their degree of
her. Instead, wash them by hand with a little was- wear. The blades are wearing parts which should
hing-up liquid. be replaced from time to time, in order to ensure
If you are not intending to use your appliance for a constant quality of the finished product.
while, leave the lid open to avoid wear and tear of
the seals. • AXIAL TIGHTNESS SYSTEM:
➍ to ➐ - Keep inserting the seal progressively on The tightness system
Removing the lid seal both sides in order to join both hands. 5 consists of a stainless
1 2 4 steel part ➊ which
3
4 supports a stainless-
➑ Clip the lid onto the lid steel deflector ➋ , a
8 2
rest and turn it so that the seal ➌, a centring ring
bosses are inside the arm. ➍ and a flange ➎
which holds the parts
1 securely in place.

➊ - Unhook the lid from the arm.


➋ - Put the lid the wrong way round on the bowl.
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• V-RING SEALS
In order to ensure that the motor remains
completely watertight, we recommend checking
the state of wear and tear of the lip seals every
three months and replacing them every 6 months
maximum.
When the seals are worn, liquid may first run into
the bearings, then reach the motor. If this happens, 7) The stainless steel 8) The assembly 9) Remove the 3 16) The tightness 17) Put back the 18) It’s done !
the seals, the bearings and even the motor may part has now been comprises 4 rings + screws and 4 rings. system is now as bowl, pouring lip on
have to be replaced. dismounted. 3 screws. good as new. left hand side

- Replacing the lip seals


• BOWL SEAL
The bowl seal, located between
Small 1 the bowl and the bushing,
ensures that the bowl remains
watertight.
2
The bowl seal must be regularly
oiled, using food-grade silicone
8 mm
10) Put the 11) Check that 12) Put the lip seal lubricant. Bowl seal
deflector on first. the seal has been on. Make sure it
1) Tools required 2) Remove the bowl 3) Remove the bowl inserted properly. facing the right way: This part must be replaced each year, as the
seal. groove towards the watertightness of the bowl depends on its degree of
deflector. wear and tear.
In order to make it easier for you to clean your
appliance, the bowl watertightness system is located
on the underside of the bowl.
1
As a result, there is a small area in which bits of
food may collect. The bowl seal must be cleaned
once a week.
2
5 4 3
• LID SEAL
4) Unscrew the 3 5) Remove the 6) Put the bowl he lid is designed to be completely watertight within
screws. screws and washers. back, turn and pull 13) Put the centring 14) Put the flange 15) Grease the lips the limits set out on page 15 (see examples of use).
upwards. ring on. and screws back on. of the seal (food- In order to ensure that it remains that way, you may
safe grease). have to change the seal occasionally, depending on
how regularly you use your machine.
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If you do not use your machine regularly, we
recommend that you leave the lid open when it is - Procedure:
not in use jobs to preserve all these features

• BLIXER ARM Tighten the nut.


3b Tool: 17 mm
The scraper arm is fitted with a small rubber paddle Unscrew the 3
socket spanner
and a silicone lid wiper which are wearing parts. screws from the cap
These are wearing parts, which therefore need to 1 and remove.
be replaced from time to time in order to maintain Tool: Flat
optimum efficiency. The wipers are easy both to screwdriver.
remove and to fit.

 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

SPECIFICATIONS 400 V/50 Hz/3


1500 8.5
20
3000 10.5

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

R 30 / Blixer® 30: 28 litres R 30 V.V. 300


400 V/50 Hz/3 12 20
5400 W 3000
R 45 / Blixer 45:
®
45 litres
R 60 / Blixer® 60: 60 litres 400 V/50 Hz/3
1500 14.7
40
3000 19.8
• WEIGHT • WORKING HEIGHT 1800 35
220 V/60 Hz/3 63
Net Gross Blixer® 45 3600 27
Make sure your appliance is installed on a stable R 45
R 23/R 30 110 kg 131 kg work surface. There is no recommended working
10000 W
380 V/60 Hz/3
1500 15.4
40
Blixer® 23/Blixer® 30: 3000 20.6
height, given that this is a floorstanding appliance.
R 45 1500 24.5
138 kg 165 kg 230 V/50 Hz/3 63
3000 35.0
Blixer® 45: • NOISE LEVEL
R 60 R 45 V.V. 400 V/50 Hz/3
300
21 32
150 kg 177 kg The equivalent continuous sound pressure level 10000 W 3000
Blixer® 60:
when running these appliances empty is less than
70 dB (A).
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Nominal Motor switch-on circuit * SAFETY WARNING
Speed
Model Motor current breaker + recommended
(rpm)
(Amp) differential - (Amp) These appliances are fitted with an electromechanical The blades are extremely sharp.
safety device and a motor braking system (blades Handle with care.
1500 16.1 halted in under 2 seconds by the electric motor
400 V/50 Hz/3 40
3000 26.0
brake). STANDARDS
1800 32.5
Blixer® 60 220 V/60 Hz/3
3600 45.0
63 Moreover, the machine will only start if the bowl is
R 60 correctly positioned on the motor unit. Consult the declaration of compliance on page 2.
1500 16.1
11000 W 380 V/60 Hz/3
3000 23.8
32 However, we recommend that you stop the motor The models concerned by these instructions are
before opening the lid, especially when liquid “Food-preparation appliances” in the meaning of
1500 27.7 the applicable safety standard.
230 V/50 Hz/3 63 preparations are involved, in order to avoid
3000 44.8
splashing (before opening the lid, wait a few
* See note. seconds).
- Power shown on data plate. These models are also fitted with a thermal
protection system, with automatic reset, which stops
the motor if it is left on for too long or overloaded.
*NOTE These models are also fitted with a thermal alarm
(the red light comes on) warning the user that the
When the appliance is switched on, the current
appliance is about to stop.
is several times greater than the nominal
current. If this happens, wait until the appliance has cooled
down before switching it back on (the orange
“The switch-on current of appliances must
light will go out and the green lights will come on
be taken into account when determining the
again).
cross-section of the conductors and choosing
the systems that protect against excess current,
in order to avoid excessive voltage drops REMEMBER
during the switch-on period and the untimely Never try to override the locking and safety
triggering of the protective device.” systems.
We advise you to use a protective device Never insert an object into the container where
specific to the switching-on of asynchronous the food is being processed.
motors. See recommended size in the table Never push the ingredients down with your
above. In every case, you must comply with hand.
the legislation currently in force. Do not overload the appliance.
Never switch the appliance on when it is empty.

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