APURO CH423-A User manual

Model:
CH423-A
Multi-Purpose Veg
Prep Machine
Instruction manual
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Safety Instructions
The cutter is a dangerous appliance and must only be
used by trained personnel in accordance with these
instructions.
• Position on a flat, stable surface.
• A service agent/qualified technician should carry out
installation and any repairs if required. Do not remove any
components on this product.
• Consult Local and National Standards to comply with the
following:
- Health and Safety at Work Legislation
- Fire Precautions
- IEE Wiring Regulations
- Building Regulations
• DO NOT immerse the appliance in water.
• DO NOT place hands in either food chute.
• DO NOT feed food in to the appliance by hand. ALWAYS use
the pusher supplied.
• DO NOT attempt to cut items that this machine is not designed
for. This can damage the cutting attachments.
• DO NOT attempt to cut frozen food with the appliance.
• Blades are sharp - handle carefully.
• DO NOT use with loose or damaged blades.
• Suitable for indoor use only.
• Only use original Apuro parts and attachments with this
appliance.
• ALWAYS keep hands, hair and clothing away from the moving
parts.
• NEVER leave the appliance unattended when in use.
• DO NOT use jet/pressure washers to clean the appliance.
• Keep all packaging away from children. Dispose of the
packaging in accordance to the regulations of local authorities.
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• Always switch off and disconnect the power supply to the
appliance when not in use, before cleaning and before putting
on or taking off parts.
• If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by an
Apuro agent or a recommended qualified technician in order
to avoid a hazard.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience
and knowledge.
• This appliance must not be used by children under any
circumstances.
• DO NOT let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch
hot surfaces.
• Apuro recommend that this appliance should be periodically
tested (at least annually) by a Competent Person. Testing
should include, but not be limited to: Visual Inspection,
Polarity Test, Earth Continuity, Insulation Continuity and
Functional Testing.
Introduction
Please take a few moments to carefully read through this manual. Correct maintenance and operation of
this machine will provide the best possible performance from your Apuro product.
This machine is designed for vegetable preparation in restaurants, canteens and similar catering
establishments.
Pack Contents
The following is included:
• Multi-Purpose Veg Prep Machine
• Cleaning brush
• Food pusher
• Plastic ejector disc
• Slicing discs (x2)
• Grating discs (x3)
• Instruction manual
Apuro prides itself on quality and service, ensuring that at the time of unpacking the contents are
supplied fully functional and free of damage.
Should you find any damage as a result of transit, please contact your Apuro dealer immediately.
Installation
• Remove the appliance from all packaging.
• While positioning on a worktop, ensure the feet are level to reduce vibration during operation.
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Operation
Location of controls
Start button
Pusher handle
Stop button
Feeding chute
Locking pin
Locking pad
Cutter mouth
Feet
Shaft
Pusher
Lid
Cutting disc
Plastic ejector disc
Assembly
Before assembly, ensure to:
• Disconnect the appliance from the power
supply.
• Clean all cutting discs and parts that
come into contact with food with warm
soapy water. For details, refer to section
“Cleaning, care & maintenance”.
1. Remove the pusher and lift the pusher handle
fully.
2. Lift the locking pad and open the lid backward.
3. Mount the plastic ejector onto the shaft.
4. Choose the desired cutting disc and mount onto
the shaft, ensuing the flat side is facing upward.
5. Lift the locking pad and close the lid into place.
6. Place the vegetables in the feeding chute. Then
lower the pusher handle fully.
Locking pad
Lid
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Cutting Vegetables
1. Connect the appliance to the power supply.
2. Place a container beneath the cutter mouth to
collect the cut vegetables.
3. Press the Start button (I). The disc begins to
spin.
4. Press down on the pusher handle or the food
pusher. As the vegetables are cut, they are
ejected from the cutter mouth.
5. Once all vegetables are cut, press the Stop
button (O) to turn Off. Disconnect the
appliance from the power supply.
Selecting a Cutting Disc
Up to 5 cutting discs are available for use with
different tasks.
Disc Use
Fine grating disc
Note: Onion cannot be cut using
this disc
Medium grating disc
Note: Onion cannot be cut using
this disc
Coarse grating disc
Note: Onion cannot be cut using
this disc
2mm slicing disc: Suitable for
thin slicing
4mm slicing disc: Suitable for
thick slicing
Note: Regularly check the screws fixing the
blades to the cutting discs and tighten as
necessary.
Changing the cutting disc
Warning: The blades on the cutting disc are
sharp. Handle with care!
1. Turn off and disconnect the appliance from the
mains power supply.
2. Open the lid as instructed in section “Assembly”.
3. Turn the cutting disc anti-clockwise and
remove. This may require a sharp tap to free it
from the shaft.
4. Slot the new disc in place. Turn if necessary to
drop the disc in place.
Note: Ensure the appliance is clean and free from
food debris when changing disc to ensure the disc
can be securely fitted.
5. Lower the lid and pusher handle consecutively
in place.
Cleaning, Care &
Maintenance
• Always turn off and disconnect the
appliance from the power supply before
cleaning.
• Ensure to remove all food debris after each
use.
• Clean the surface using a damp cloth. Never
immerse the motor part in water or rinse it
under running water.
• Use soapy water and a damp cloth to clean the
cutting discs and plastic ejector.
• DO NOT wash the cutting discs in the
dishwasher.
• Always wipe dry after cleaning.
• The appliance contains NO user serviceable
parts.
Thorough cleaning
• The lid can be removed for a thorough
cleaning.
• Open the lid and remove the locking pin.
• Remove the lid.
• Clean the lid and cutting chamber.
• Relocate the lid and secure it in place with the
locking pin.
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Troubleshooting
A qualified technician should carry out repairs if required.
Fault Probable Cause Solution
The unit is
not working
The unit is not switched on Check unit is plugged in correctly and
switched on
Plug or lead is damaged Replace plug or lead
Mains power supply fault Check mains power supply
Vegetables
not ejected
Internal blockage Disconnect from power supply and
empty chute or cutting chamber
Appliance
stops
operation
suddenly
The appliance is equipped with 2 safety micro
switches. These switches, during operation, will
cut off the power supply under 2 conditions:
• Pusher handle is lifted beyond a certain point
• Cover is opened
• If Power OFF due to handle lifting,
simply lower the handle to restart
• If Power OFF due to cover opening,
close the cover in place then press
Start button to restart.
Technical Specifications
Note: Due to our continuing program of research and development, the specifications herein may be
subject to change without notice.
Model Voltage Power Current Cutting disc
RPM
Dimensions
H x W x D mm Weight
CH423-A 230V~ 50Hz 550W 2.6A 330 540 x 220 x 500 23.5kg
Electrical Wiring
The plug is to be connected to a suitable mains socket.
This appliance is wired as follows:
• Live wire (coloured brown) to terminal marked L
• Neutral wire (coloured blue) to terminal marked N
• Earth wire (coloured green/yellow) to terminal marked E
This appliance must be earthed.
If in doubt consult a qualified electrician.
Electrical isolation points must be kept clear of any obstructions. In the event of any emergency
disconnection being required they must be readily accessible.
Compliance
The product must not be disposed of as household waste. To help prevent possible harm to human
health and/or the environment, the product must be disposed of in an approved and environmentally safe
recycling process. For further information on how to dispose of this product correctly, contact the product
supplier, or the local authority responsible for waste disposal in your area.
Apuro parts have undergone strict product testing in order to comply with regulatory
standards and specifications set by international, independent, and federal authorities.
Apuro products have been approved to carry the following symbol:
All rights reserved. No part of these instructions may be produced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic,
mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Apuro.
Every effort is made to ensure all details are correct at the time of going to press, however, Apuro reserves the right to
change specifications without notice.
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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
• Conformiteitsverklaring • Déclaration de conformité • Konformitätserklärung • Dichiarazione di conformità •
• Declaración de conformidad
Equipment Type • Uitrustingstype • Type d'équipement • Gerätetyp
• Tipo di apparecchiatura • Tipo de equipo
Model • Modèle • Modell • Modello
• Modelo
Multi-function Continuous Veg Prep
CH423-A
Application of Territory Legislation &
Council Directives(s)
Toepassing van Europese Richtlijn(en) •
Application de la/des directive(s) du
Conseil • Anwendbare EU-Richtlinie(n) •
Applicazione delle Direttive
• Aplicación de la(s) directiva(s) del
consejo
Electrical safety
EN 1678:1998 +A1:2010
EN 60204-1:2018
EN ISO 12100:2010
Electro-Magnetic Compatibility
EN 55014-1: 2017
EN 55014-2:2015
EN IEC 61000-3-2: 2019
EN 61000-3-3:2013 +A1:2019
Producer Name • Naam fabrikant • Nom du producteur • Name des Herstellers
• Nome del produttore • Nombre del fabricante
Apuro
I, the undersigned, hereby declare that the equipment specified above conforms to the above Territory Legislation, Directive(s)
and Standard(s).
Ik, de ondergetekende, verklaar hierbij dat de hierboven gespecificeerde uitrusting goedgekeurd is volgens de bovenstaande
Richtlijn(en) en Standaard(en).
Je soussigné, confirme la conformité de l'équipement cité dans la présente à la / aux Directive(s) et Norme(s) ci-dessus
Ich, der/die Unterzeichnende, erkläre hiermit, dass das oben angegebene Gerät der/den oben angeführten Richtlinie(n) und
Norm(en) entspricht.
Il sottoscritto dichiara che l'apparecchiatura di sopra specificata è conforme alle Direttive e agli Standard sopra riportati.
El abajo firmante declara por la presente que el equipo arriba especificado está en conformidad con la(s) directiva(s) y
estándar(es) arriba mencionadas.
Date • Data • Date • Datum • Data •
Fecha
24th May 2022
Signature • Handtekening • Signature
• Unterschrift Firma • Firma
Full Name • Volledige naam • Nom et
prénom • Vollständiger Name • Nome
completo • Nombre completo
Ashley Hooper
Brendan Denmeade
Position • Functie • Fonction • Position
• Qualifica • Posición
Technical & Quality Manager
Commercial Manager/ Responsible
Supplier
Producer Address • Adres fabrikant •
Adresse du producteur • Anschrift des
Herstellers • Indirizzo del produttore •
Dirección del fabricante
Fourth Way,
Avonmouth,
Bristol,
BS11 8TB
United Kingdom
15 Bagdally Road,
Campbelltown
NSW 2560
DocuSign Envelope ID: 9722B227-67B6-48A4-9C2E-A3508BB6AA67
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