Metos 74EPCM, Installation And User Manual

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EDITION 003 2042
METOS PROXY ELECTRIC PASTA-COOKER
Instructions for use
REMINDERS FOR THE USER
The manufacturer will not be liable for any damage or injury
resulting from failure to observe the following rules.
• Read this manual carefully. It provides important information
for safe installation, use and maintenance of the appliance.
• Keep this manual in a safe place known to all users so that it
can be consulted throughout the working life of the appliance.
• Installation, conversion to a di ff erent type of gas and appli-
ance maintenance must be carried out by quali fi ed techni-
cians authorized by the manufacturer, in compliance with
current safety standards and the instructions given in this
manual.
• For after-sales service, contact technical assistance centers
authorized by the manufacturer and demand the use of origi-
nal spare parts.
• Have the appliance serviced at least twice a year. The manu-
facturer recommends taking out a service contract.
• The appliance is designed for professional use and must be
operated by trained personnel.
• The appliance is to be used for cooking food as speci fi ed in the
prescriptions for use. Any other use is considered to be improper.
• Do not allow the appliance to operate empty for prolonged
periods. Only pre-heat the oven just before use.
• Do not leave the appliance unattended while in operation.
• In the event of an appliance fault or malfunction, shut the
gas shut-o ff valve and/or switch the appliance o ff at the main
switch installed upline.
• Clean the appliance following the instructions given in Chap-
ter “ INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING”.
• Do not store fl ammable materials in close proximity to the
appliance. FIRE HAZARD.
• Do not obstruct any air vents or drains present on the appli-
ance.
• Do not tamper with appliance components.
• The use of personal safety equipment is recommended - risk
of very hot food being scattered.
• During appliance operation, the fl oor surrounding the appli-
ance may become slippery: exercise caution and take all suit-
able measures to prevent falls.
• Take care when handling accessories (e.g. pans) and mov-
able parts of the appliance to use the correct posture.
• Appliances of this type are intended for use in commercial
applications such as, for example, the kitchens of restau-
rants, canteens, hospitals and businesses such as bakers,
butchers etc., but they are not intended for the continuous
mass production of food.
USING THE ELECTRIC PASTA COOCKER
REMINDERS FOR USE
• The appliance is designed for boiling pasta, rice, vegetables
and similar foodstu ff s in water.
• While the pasta cooker is on, the water level must be main-
tained level with or above the minimum level indicated on the
• rear wall of the well.
• Use very
fi ne grained salt, adding it to the well when the
• water is boiling. Do not use coarse-grained rock salt in the
well.
• At the end of each day, clean the well thoroughly in order to
prevent the formation of corrosive deposits.
FILLING AND EMPTYING THE WELL
Filling
• Close the well drain tap (knob on front panel).
• Open the water supply tap (knob on control panel) and
fi ll the
well to the reference mark.
Emptying
• Open the well drain tap (knob on front panel).
SWITCHING ON AND OFF
The energy regulator control knob has the following positions:
0
O ff
1 Minimum temperature
2 ÷5 Intermediate temperatures
6
Minimum temperatures
Switching on
• Turn the energy regulator knob to the chosen position (e.g. 6
to bring the water to the boil).
• The yellow indicator light switches on.
Switching o ff
• Turn the energy regulator knob to position “ 0”.
• The yellow indicator light switches o
ff .
AT THE END OF SERVICE
• Switch the heating o ff .
• Empty the well completely.
• Turn the energy regulator knob to position “ 0”.
14. PROLONGED DISUSE
Before any prolonged disuse of the appliance, proceed as follows:
• Clean the appliance thoroughly.
• Rub stainless steel surfaces with a cloth soaked in Vaseline
oil to create a protective fi lm.
• Leave lids open.
• Close the valves and turn o
ff the electrical power supply at
the main switch.
Following prolonged disuse, proceed as follows:
• Inspect the appliance thoroughly before using it again.
• Allow electric appliances to operate at the lowest tempera-
ture for at least 60 minutes .