Gastrofrit TW 300 User manual

Operating Manual
Pasta Cooker
Gastrofrit AG
Weiherstrasse 11
CH - 9400 Rorschach
Tel. ++41 71 855 80 70
Fax ++41 71 855 80 71

6.1.6 Basket selection for basket lifting mechanism
(TW 400 only
6.1.7 Water filling
6.1.8Water filling change time/amount
6.1.9 Washing off
6.1.10 Washing off - change mode
7. Options
7.1 Operation element
8.Customer service, maintenance
8.1 Potential troubles
9. Conformity
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Table of contents
1. 1.Models and options
1.1Model option pasta cooker stand-alone devices
1.2 Model options pasta cooker insert devices
2. Technical specifications
2.1 Electric connection
2.2 Dimension
3. Device installation
3.1Stability
4. Hazard warnings
5. Cleaning, water change
5.1 Cooling of immersion heater
6. Operation
6.1 Operation element
6.1.1 Device On/Off
6.1.2 Current water temperature
6.1.3 Standby feature
6.1.4 Automatic basket lifting mechanism
6.1.5 Automatic basket lifting mechanism - change time

1. Models and options
1.1 Model options pasta cooker stand-alone devices
Single reservoir: TW 300
TW400
1.2 Model options pasta cooker insert devices
Single reservoir: TW 300
TW400
Note:
Dimension drawings, installation plans and electric circuit diagrams are available at Gastrofrit AG, upon request.
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Standard height 850/900 mm by means of an additional support
A special link element is available for linking two individual devices.
Water capacity (Litre)Performance (kW)
15 10
20 14
Type
TW - 300
TW - 400
Weight net (kg)
41
49
Depth
600
600
Height
850/900
850/900
Width
300
400
Type
TW - 300
TW - 400
2. Technical specifications
2.1 Electric connection:
3 NAC400V (3L + N + PE)
2.2 Dimensions (mm)

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3. Device installation
When installing the device the following must be ensured:
1. The distance of the pasta cooker back panel to the next wall should be
2. The pasta cooker stand-alone device should not be positioned on an inflammable
3. Connection of the device must be left to qualified staff. After initial connection of
4. The pasta cooker is a stand-alone device. The rollers serve for easier service and cleaning
at least 100 mm.
support and/or installed in a burning unit. In addition the applicable local safety
fire and building regulations shallapply. The food inspectorate provisions must
also be observed.
device to the current supply a rattling noise will appear caused by the automatic lifting
motor alignment (device with automatic basket lifting mechanism option only)
works. They simply can be removed by releasing, if required. They simply can be removed
by releasing, if required.

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3.1 Stability
Due to its insufficient stability the TW 300 pasta cooker must not be installed without the mounting
brackets supplied with the device.
Mounting options:
1. To an additional pasta cooker
2. To a kitchen furniture
3. Wall-mounting
4. Floor-Mounting
For mounting to steel sheet normal sheet steel screws can be used. For wall or floor mounting we
recommend the use of screws and dowels.
5. The standard height of the device is 850 mm.
1. Remove nuts (6 pcs.) on bottom inside
2. Insert support, tighten nuts
6. After installation of the device the mains plug must be accessible
The height can be increased to 900 mm by using a
support, if required.
Procedure:

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4. Hazard warnings
The pasta cooker must not be operated without water.
Do not move pasta cooker in heated condition!
Do not remove receiver tank when changing the water until water has cooled down to room
temperature (max 60°C).

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5. Cleaning, water change
- Switch off device by pressing On/Off button
- open drain valve and drain water to receiver tank (water temperature max 60°C ) or drain to sewer
line, if available
- discharge waste water to sink
- place empty receiver tank in the device
Clean tank by boiling water with deliming agent in device.
Do not use sharp objects or steel wool etc.
- Switch off device by pressing On/Off button
- raise heating element and rotate to side
-move dirt using brush
- discharge waste water to empty receiver tank
- rinse carefully and dry
- do not use water jet to clean device
- replace heating element in the device
- dry wet mains plugs before reusing them, if required
- the pasta cooker is now ready-to-use again
Do not clean device in dishwasher
All steel sheets are made of stainless steel and can be treated with a commercial chrome steel
cleaner. Do not use sharp objects or steel wool etc.

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5.1 Abglühen der Heizstäbe
The pasta cooker is equipped with a heating element which is cleaned automatically by thermal
heating. When the heater element is lifted it switches off. You may bypass the switching off process by
repeatedly pressing the grey On/Off button.
- clean device carefully
- leave water in reservoir
- lift heating element and rotate to the side
- check if no inflammable objects are close to the heating element
- set ventilation to full power to allow the smoke to escape
- Press On/Off button
- reduce temperature to approx. 100° C
- press grey On/Off button repeatedly (2-3 minutes); as soon as heating element starts glowing and
smoke stops rising the grey On/Off button can be released.
- allow heating element to cool down and place in reservoir filled with water and brush clean.

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6. Operation
Intended use of device: cooking of food (exclusively).
Operability:
- ensure that the available voltage corresponds with the performance plate of the device and the
fusing is enough!
- open lid of device on top and attach to back of device
- remove basket
- close drain valve: horizontal position = closed (vertical position = opened)
- Fill tank with water
Water filling:
refer to: 2. Technical data

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Cooking
- press On/Off button
- set thermostat to required temperature
- if display is flashing wait until water is heated to selected temperature
- place food in basket or serving cup
- place basket in boiling tank
- once the desired cooking time is completed raise basket
and hang on hanger for draining
Attention:
Operation of the pasta cooker must always be supervised.
Refilling of water during operation must be made slowly and carefully in order to avoid risk of
spraying and burning.

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6.1 Operation element (basic equipment)
The pasta cooker is operated via the membrane keyboard on the face side.
Do not operate keys with sharp objects and do not use aggressive cleaning agents.
Function of the individual keys:
Water filling
option
Timer / automatic basket raise facility
option
Display window Temperature+ / -
On/Off switch
Washing off
option
double automatic
basket raise facility
TW 400 only

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6.1.1 Device On/Off
- press On/Off button
-> required temperature is displayed
-> required temperature flashes if
temperature has not been reached
6.1.2 Current water temperature
- press temperature control button +/- at the same time
6.1.3 Standby feature
-> If the device is not used for 45 min
the temperature will be
automatically reduced to 50°C.
STANDBY
GRAD ˚C 50
TEMP ˚C
LINKS 90
AKTUELL ˚C
RECHTS 59

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6.1.4 Automatic basket lifting mechanism
- press basket raise button I/II/III
-> basket will lower
-> basket will raise after time elapsed
6.1.5 Automatic basket lifting mechanism - change time
- press basket raise button I/II/III for 10 seconds
- use +/- button to change time
- save setting by pressing same basket
raise button I/II/III again
6.1.6 Basket selection for automatic basket
lifting mechanismnur (TW 400 only)
- press double basket button
- use +/- button to change basket selection
(left, both baskets, right)
- save by pressing double
basket button again
TEMP ˚C
LINKS 90
10 Sec.
TIMER
AKTIV 1:22
0:50
TIMER
+/-

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6.1.7 Water filling
- presswaterfillingbutton
-> filling runs for pre-selected time
-> default setting/3 min.
(press again to stop water filling)
6.1.8 Water filling - change time/volume
- presswaterfillingbuttonfor10seconds
-> filling runs
-> once desired filling volume is reached
- press water filling button again
(water volume/filling time is saved)
6.1.9 Washing off
- press washing off button
-> On/Off cycle washing off enabled
-> defaultsetting/medium
(press again to disable washing off)
6.1.10 Washing off - change mode
- press washing off button for 10 seconds
- press +/- to change intensity
very weak-weak-medium-strong-very strong
- save setting by pressing washing off button again
10 Sec.
ABSCHWEMMUNG
+/- sehr stark
ABSCHWEMMUNG
mittel
LERNEN BEFÜLLUNG
Best. mit Taste
BEFÜLLUNG
Ein

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7. Options
The pasta cooker can be complemented by an option simplifying the cooking procedure and making
work easier.
7.1 Operation element with automatic basket lifting mechanism
Operation automatic basket lifting mechanism
Switch on pasta cooker:
- fill device with water
- press On/Off button once
- lift motor will raise
- fill basket with quantity x
- use button to select required temperature
- if the display is flashing wait until water is heated to the selected
- press required basket raise button I/II/III
- lift motor will lower
- wait until requested cooking time elapsed
- once time has elapsed basket will raise automatically
Programming automatic basket lifting mechanism
Switch on pasta cooker:
- press required basket raise button I/II/III for 10 seconds
- use +/- button to set the required time
- save time by pressing basket raise button I/II/III
temperature.

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8. Customer service, maintenance
In case of operation failures contact GASTROFRIT AG in Rorschach (0800 823 825 free hotline for
Switzerland). Leave all repairing and connection works to qualified staff.
Note (for repairing service with Gastrofrit training only):
Open door before folding cover to the front! Attention! Isolate all circuits before accessing terminals.
Important:
Please always state device type and device number (door inside) when calling the service
facility.
We recommend writing down the type and number below.
Regular maintenance will increase the lifetime of your device. With service and maintenance contract
you can charge your manufacturer with a biannual check. For more details on service contracts call
free hotline [phone] or visit www.gastrofrit.ch.
Type: __________________________________
Number: __________________________________
Voltage: __________________________________

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8.1 Potential troubles
To avoid fault indications, before calling for a technician, check if
- fuse of electric connection leads are intact
- plug is connected
- the main switch on the device or external is switched on
- the device was started correctly

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9. Conformity