Equipex SODIR 350-FE User manual

Operation Manual
For
Sodir
Crepe Machines
Model
350FE
765 Westminster Street

Providence
,
Rhode Island 02903

U.S.A.
Tel:
(401)
273
-
3300
Fax:
(
401
)
273
-
3328
www.equi
pex.com
e
-
mail:
servi[email protected]

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances
, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:
1.
Read all the ins
tructions before use.
2.
Do not touch hot surfaces; use handles or knobs.
3.
To avoid electric shock, do not immerse the power cord, plug or connection box in water or other liquid.
4.
Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used, especially around chi
ldren.
5.
Unplug appliance
from the electrical outlet when not in use, and before cleaning.
Allow appliance to
cool before installing or removing any parts or accessories, and before cleaning.
6.
Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or if a
ppliance should sustain damage, or
malfunction in any way. In this event, return appliance to the nearest authorized service facility for
examination, repair or adjustment.
7.
The use of accessories and/or attachments not recommended by the appliance manufac
turer may
cause injury or damage to the appliance, and may void your warranty.
8.
Do not use outdoors.
9.
Do not allow the power cord to hang over the edge of a table or counter, or to come into contact with
hot surfaces, as damage may occur.
10.
Do not place applia
nce on or near a burner, or in a heated oven.
11.
For appliances with removable power cords, always attach the cord to the unit before plugging into the
wall outlet.
12.
To disconnect
an
appliance,
first
turn all controls to the
‘off’
position
then
unplug the powe
r cord from
the wall outlet.
13.
Do not use appliance other than for its intended use.
14.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR LATER USE!

I
NTRODUCTION
The
SODIR
crepe machine
–
Model 350FE
–
is
designed to
offer quality baking. Constructed of ‘food grade
quality’
stainle
ss steel
,
the 350FE
features
a heavy
-
duty heated plate. The top surface of th
e
plate
is specially
treated
to reduce
both
the product st
icking to the surface
,
and carbonized residue build
-
up
. The top plate is
heated by a sheathed element to ensure rapid r
ise in temperature and uniform distribution of heat over the
entire
plate surface. The heating element is thermostatically controlled, up to 450
o
F. The regulating
thermostat has an integrated ON/OFF feature.
T
he crepe maker
contains a
red power indicat
or
light
and
comes with a T
-
shaped wooden batter spreader, adding
convenience for the operator
.
Specifications
Model
Electrical
Plug Configuration
350FE
120V, 1PH, 1.65KW, 14A
NEMA
-
5
-
15P
INSTALLATION
The
SODIR
crepe machines
need to be connected
to a grounded outlet of proper voltage (120V, 1PH) and
electrical receptacle of
matching configuration. DO NOT place the unit in a damp location, or close to a steam
source. Make sure the bottom ventilation panel is not blocked. Maintain at least four (
4) inches of clearance
around the entire unit.
OPERATION
Initial Set
-
Up
Clean the surface of the plate with a cloth or sponge, dampened with warm soapy water.
Connect the crepe
maker to a grounded outlet of proper voltage.
Seasoning
Prior to first use t
he baking surface of your crepe machine needs
to be seasoned. After cleaning,
apply a light
coat of cooking oil or but
ter to the surface of the plate.
S
et the temperature
at ‘7’
leaving the unit at this
temperature for at le
ast twenty (20) minutes.
Allo
w the unit to cool
sufficiently
‘us
e
caution on hot surface’
,
then w
ipe the surface clean and repeat this procedure on
c
e more. Congratulations, your
crepe maker is now
seasoned!

Preheating
Select the preheating temperature by turning the thermostat knob
clockwise to the desired setting
–
usually
anywhere between
‘6’
and
‘8’
. The red indicator
light
will turn on. The preheat time will be approximately 10
–
15 minutes. When the preset temperature has been reached, the red indicator
light
will turn off.
Baking
After the preheat process is complete, you may adjust the temperature by turning the thermostat knob
to the
desired setting. The red indicator
light
will be on when unit is heating, and off after it has reached the preset
temperature.
The
SODIR
cr
epe machines can be used for a wide variety of foods. Baking times will vary depending food
products, temperature settings and desired results. After depositing batter to the top plate, use the T
-
shaped
wooden spreader provided with the machine to achiev
e uniform distribution of batter over the surface. It will
usually take thirty (30) seconds to a minute for the crepe product to bake to a golden brown on both sides. It is
recommended that the crepe be turned over approximately half way through baking.
To turn the crepe machine
‘
off
’
,
turn
the knob
counter
-
clockwise until it stops. It will point to the yellow dot at
the 12:00 o’clock position and
t
he red indicator
light
will go out.
CLEANING
WARNING: Disconnect (unplug) electrical power supply before
cleaning
Allow the crepe machine to cool
down to a safe temperature
before cleaning. Use a cloth dampened with a
soap and water mixture to clean the stainless steel housing and top plate. Clean the machine thoroughly at
the end of each day.
Failure to
do so may cause hard to remove build up. To remove build up on the top
plate, use an industry standard food service grade degreaser. For tough to remove carbon buildup, use a
commercially available carbon remover.
DO NOT spray the unit with any cleanin
g liquid before unplugging it
.
DO NOT allow water to drip into the housing
or
around the electrical components
.
DO NOT immerse in water
for cleaning.
You should i
nspect all parts on a regular basis to ensure that all is in proper working order. If a part
is
damaged, have the unit repaired by an authorized service agency prior to returning the unit to operation. If you
have trouble locatin
g a service agency in your area,
please
consult our website
at
http://www.equipex
.com/
, or
call
us at
1
-
800
-
649
-
7885 and ask for customer service.

SODIR
CREPE MACHINE
MODEL 350FE
4
-
Apr
-
08

EQUIPEX, LLC
SPCREP
-
35FE
-
01
765 Westminster Street, Providence, RI 02903
Phone: (410) 273
-
330
0 Fax: (401) 273
-
3328
Toll Free: 1
-
800
-
649
-
7885
SODIR Model 350FE Crepe Machine (120V/60Hz/1Phase)
Drawing #
Part Number
Qty.
Description
1
B02016
1
Enameled Hot Plate, 350
2
D02006 (120)
1
Heating Element, 120V
3
H0
4004
1
Heating Element Holder
4
67007SER
1
Insulation
5
00308|106
1
Insulation Casing
6
67011G010
1
Insulation Cover
7
69002
1
Enclosure
8
A08002
1
Red Pilot Light, 120V
9
A14078
1
Knob, Thermostat
10
A06042
1
Thermostat
11
A13003
3
Foot
12
OEM0011
1
Power Cord
13
67079G010
1
Bottom Cover
14
A10001
1
Strain Relief Connector
15
A16012
1
Terminal Block
16
350400
1
Spreader
Not shown
A06034
1
High Limit Thermostat
Not shown
G06015
1
Face Plate

MODEL 350FE
1
Thermostat
2
Heating Element
3
Indicator
Light
4
High
-
Limit Switch

LIMITED WARRANTY
Your new
EQUIPEX
product is warranted to the original purchaser for a period of one year from the date of
purchase.
This limited warranty is ag
ainst defects from original factory imperfections in material and/or
workmanship and includes labor for replacement of defective parts, provided repairs are performed by
an
authorized service agency. Our obligation under this warranty is limited to repairi
ng or replacing
any part or
parts thereof. The CUSTOMER must inform the Service Agency of warranty coverage and
provide a copy of
the dated sales or delivery receipt BEFORE WARRANTY REPAIRS BEGIN.
Replacement parts and
accessories are warranted for ninety
(90) days from the date of purchase when
purchased separately and will
be verified by dated sales receipt or packing slip for that item. All parts or
accessories replaced under warranty
must be returned to the Service Agency.
This warranty applies only to
equipment under normal use and service in the U.S.A. and Canada. It
does
not apply to any item which has been repaired or altered in any way so as, in the judgment of
EQUIPEX, to
affect its reliability.
THE FOLLOWING ARE NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY:
1.
Damage
caused by abuse, misuse
or
dropping or other similar incidental damage caused by
,
or as
a result of
,
customer failur
e to follow assembly, operation,
cleaning, user maintenance or
storage instructions.
2.
Labor to replace inoperative parts such as bulbs, plug
s or racks due to normal
wear and tear
or abuse.
3.
Materials or labor to repair scratched, stained, chipped, pitted, dented or discolored surfaces,
attachments or
accessories.
4.
Transportation charges to or from a service agency for repair of your machine. If
you should
have questions
relating to this issue, p
lease call
Equipex
at 1
-
800
-
649
-
7885.
5.
Labor charges to install
or
test attachments or accessories, which ar
e
replaced for any reason.
6.
SHIPPING DAMAGES. Visible and hidden damages are the responsibility of
the freight carrier. The
consignee must file the claim promptly against the carrier. KEEP ALL ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND
PACKAGING MATERIAL FOR CARRIER INSPECTION.
7.
Products placed or stored in the equipment are not subject to this warranty and no responsi
bility is assumed
thereof.
THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN EXPRESSLY AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES,
EXPRESSED
OR IMPLIED,
FOR MERCHANTABILITY AND FOR FITNESS TOWARD A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND CONSTITUTES THE ONLY
WARRANTY MADE BY EQUIPEX, LLC.
IT NEITHER ASSUME
S, NOR AUTHORIZES ANY PERSON TO ASSUME FOR US, ANY
OTHER
LIABILI TY IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE OF THE SUBJECT
EQUIPMENT.
Please call
EQUIPEX
for service at 1
-
800
-
649
-
7885
765 Westminster Street

Providence
,
Rhode Island 02903

U.S.A.
Tel:
(401)
273
-
3300
Fax:
(
401
)
273
-
3328
www.equipex.com
e
-
mail:
[email protected]