GRANULDISK Granule Flexi User manual

Granule Flexi®
User manual
Art. no. EN162650912
GRANULDISK AB retains the right to make technical changes to the products.
No responsibility is taken for any printing errors.
1. TECHNICAL DATA........................................................................................ 4
2. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.......................................................... 5
3. DAILY CLEANING.......................................................................................12
4. HACCP OPERATION AND HYGIENE
DOCUMENTATION...................................................................................15
5. TROUBLESHOOTING and ALARMS.....................................16
Contents
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Declaration of Conformity
The Manufacturer:
GRANULDISK AB
Jägershillgatan 15
SE-213 75 MALMÖ, Sweden
declares that the following machinery:
The GRANULDISK system Granule Flexi
The Granule Flexi is a Granule potwashing machine – a potwashing machine for commercial kitchens that is
designed for washing wares like pots and pans.
Basic conception
a) the equipment, to which the CE Mark has been afxed, complies with the Machinery Directive, 2006/42/EC.
b) is besides the provisions under a) manufactured according to the following directives: the EC Low Voltage
Directive 2006/95/EC and the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC,
c) is manufactured in conformity with the following harmonised standards: EN 60204-1:2006, EN 55014-1,
EN 60335-2-58, EN 60439-1, EN 55022, EN ISO 13850:2008, EN ISO 13857:2008, EN 61000-6-3 and
EN 61000-6-2,
d) is manufactured in accordance with EN 1717 and tted with a type AB back ow protection device with
airgap in accordance with EN 13077:2008.
Malmö, Sweden 29.12.2009
Signed on behalf of GRANULDISK AB
GRANULDISK AB Jägershillgatan 15
SE-21375MALMÖ
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
...............................................
Peter Schön
President

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To the user Safety regulations
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Granule Flexi is a Granule potwashing ma-
chine – a potwashing machine for commer-
cial kitchens that is designed for washing/
cleaning pots and pans.
This manual is your guide for the correct
installation and use of the Granule Flexi
potwashing machine.
GRANULDISK recommends that you study
the manual thoroughly to be sure that the
machine is installed and used correctly
and safely.
Ensure that the manual is always available
during the whole life of the machine.
GRANULDISK accepts no responsibility
for damage to the equipment or other
damage or injury caused by not following
the directions in this manual.
The plastic in the Granules is approved for
use in conjunction with food.
The machine uses hot water. Avoid contact
with the skin as there is a risk for scalding.
There is a risk for slipping if Granules are
left on the floor.
Formaldehyde, which is dangerous if
inhaled, may be formed if the Granules
catch fire.
Regarding the handling of detergent in the
manual, please see the manufacturer’s
instructions.

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1. Technical data
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Weight................................................ 372 kg (filled machine), 278 kg (empty machine)
Tank volume ....................................... 84 litres
Granule amount .................................. 6 kg
Wash power........................................ 7% Granule concentration
Wash water temperature ..................... 65 °C
Rinse water temperature ..................... 85 °C
Wash programmes w Granules............. Eco 2 min, 30 s
Short 4 min, 40 s (1 min longer with steam reduction)
Normal 6 min, 40 s (1 min longer with steam reduction)
Wash programmes w/o Granules ......... One minute shorter than with Granules
Rinse water volume............................. 4 litre/ECO programme
8 litres/short, normal programme. To achieve 3600 HUE according to
NSF/ANSI 3 - 2007, 8 litres is necessary.
Loading volume .................................. 205 litres (W 600 x H 650 x D 530 mm)
Design ............................................... two extractable inserts
Capacity............................................. 4 x GN1/1 or 8 x GN1/2, or equivalent in other items
Voltage** ........................................... 400 V (standard); 3-phase, earth
208, 230, 415 and 440 V (option); 3-phase, earth
Fuse** ............................................... 400 V: 25 A (cold water option 32 A)
208 V: 50 A
230 V: 40 A
415 V: 25 A (cold water option 32 A)
440 V: 25 A
Frequency .......................................... 50 Hz (standard) or 60 Hz
Maximum power ................................. 12,3 kW (cold water option 17,3 kW)
Wash pump motor............................... 3 kW
Rinse pump motor .............................. 0,37 kW
Wash tank element*............................ 9 kW (cold water option 14 kW)
Rinse tank element*............................ 9 kW (cold water option 14 kW)
Encapsulation class............................. IP55
Sound pressure level ISO 11203 .......... 64,6 dB(A)
Hot water ........................................... ½” (DN15), 55-65°C, 3-7°dH
NB! Reverse osmosis water and totally softened water must not be used.
Water pressure/flow h.w...................... 1-6 bar, 15 litres per min
Cold water.......................................... ½” (DN15), 3-7°dH
Water pressure / flow c.w.................... 3-6 bar, 15 litres per min
Recommended ventilation capacity ...... 150 m3/h (steam reduction on), 500 m3/h (steam reduction off)
Please note, steam reduction is factory fitted for Granule Flexi.
For ECO-programmes, the factory setting for Stem reduction is OFF.
Outflow .............................................. Pipe Ø 32 mm
Drain.................................................. Required capacity 100 ltr/min
* Not in use simultaneously
** For specific data regarding delivered machines, please see machine rating plate
NB; The Granule Flexi is supplied with a 2,5 metre electric cable to be connected to an approved main switch on the wall.
Main switch is not included in the delivery.

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2. Operating
Start up
1. Fill the machine with the right amount of Power-
Granules from the Granule Collector.
2. Close the drain valve (picture 1).
3. Switch on the main electrical switch.
Filling with water
1. Close the doors
2. Press the Confirm (1) button in order to fill the
wash tank.
Fill wash tank?
3. The programme selection diodes flash out of
sequence with the diodes for washing with or
without Granules during filling.
XX°C XX°C
Filling the wash
tank
4. Filling and heating take about 15 minutes (if hot
water connection, +55°C, water pressure 1-6 bar
with 15 litre flow when magnetic valve is opened).
For optional cold water connection (+10 to 12°C),
filling and heating take about 30 minutes. If the
correct temperature has not been attained in the
wash tank after filling, the following message is
displayed:
50°C 60°C
Heating the
wash tank, 65 C
5. Ready to use when the correct temperature has
been attained in the wash tank. A preselected
programme is now displayed;
65°C 85°C
Eco program
with Granules
wash time: 2:30
Preparing utensils
Scrape or rinse off all loose food remains before loading
the utensils (picture 3).
• Nosoakingorscrubbingisneeded.
• Nousageofhand-soap(toavoidfoamingwhich
could lead to extended problem)

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Loading utensils
All utensils must be loaded upside down – the dirty
side facing the spray nozzles.
Removing the insert
The inserts can be removed. To remove the insert;
1. Draw the insert out as far as it will go
2. Tilt the insert by lifting it straight up. Pull out.
Please see pictures 4 and 5.
GD 672 Insert for containers (13465)
GN1/1, 2/3, ½ and 1/3 containers can be washed
with the divider lowered.
Picture 6; GN 1/1 and 1/2 loaded.
Picture 7; GN 1/1, 1/4, 1/6 and 1/9 loaded.
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GD 673 Flexible Insert (13820)
Any dishware, with the inside facing downwards,
can be placed in this fitting and the fastening frame
is then lowered over. The rubber bands ensure that
items do not move during washing. The rubber
bands can break because of wear against sharp
edges and are quite simple to replace.
NB! Items of the same depth should be placed on
the same side to ensure that they are all properly
held in place.
Picture 8; Insert opened
Picture 9; Insert closed
GD 647 Insert for lids and trays (6001147)
12 lids, trays or similar items with a maximum
depth of 20 mm are washed with this insert.
NB! Because of how the lids and trays are loaded in
this fitting it is only suitable for lightly soiled dish-
ware.
Picture 10; Insert loaded with GN 1/1 lids and trays
GD 675 Insert for containers and large pots
(13463)
All containers in the Gastronorm series from small
1/9 to large 2/1 as well as medium-sized and large
pots can be washed in this insert.
Picture 11; Insert loaded with GN 1/9, 1/6, 1/4 and
1/1 containers.

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Picture 12; Insert loaded with GN 2/1
Picture 13; Insert loaded with GN 1/4 and pot
Picture 14; Insert loaded with large pot. Large pots
as deep as 700 mm can be washed together with
the GD 654 (6000370) short spray pipe.
GD 651 Netbasket (13493)
Net basket for ladles, whisks, bowls and small
saucepans.
Picture 15 showing the net basket

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Control Panel
1. Confirm button is used to answer “yes” to a
question shown in the display window.
2. STOP button
This button stops all ongoing activities in the
machine and resets certain alarms.
3. Start Eco programme
4. Start Short programme
5. Start Normal programme
6. Washing with Granules
7. Washing without Granules

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Start and Operation
1. Press the Confirm button (1)
• Iftemperatureislowerthan65°Cinwashtankat
the time of the first start, once the wash tank has
been filled, the machine will continue heating.
• Washingattoolowtemperatureincreasesthe
risk of foaming and the items not being hygieni-
cally clean.
• Reprogrammingmaybecarriedoutbyauthorised
personnel only.
2. Select washing with or without Granules (6) or (7).
For slightly soiled pans or specific items with
Granule “traps” (i.e perforated containers), please
choose without Granules. Normal and heavy soiled
pots and pans, please choose the powerful Gran-
ule cycles to blast the utensils clean.
3. Select required wash time (3), (4) or (5)
Eco 2 min, 30 s (with Granules),
1 min, 30 s (without Granules)
Short 4 min, 40 s (with Granules),
3 min, 40 s (without Granules)
+ 1 minute with steam reduction
Normal 6 min, 40 s (with Granules),
5 min, 40 s (without Granules)
+ 1 minute with steam reduction
4. When the light goes out, the wash programme is
complete. The display now shows the last pro-
gramme run, e.g.;
5. Keep the doors closed if you are not running another
wash programme straight away. It saves energy and
reduces evaporation from the wash tank.
62°C 59°C
Heating the
wash tank, 65 °C
Blinking!
NB! The doors can not be opened before the wash
programme has finished and the programme
buttons light (3), (4) or (5) has gone out.
Stopping the machine while in operation
• Switchtowashingwithwater(6)forabout30
seconds in order to rinse off all Granules. Then
press STOP (2)
• Inemergency;JustpressSTOP(2)
NB! Utensils may have remains of detergent and
should be washed again before they are taken out
of the machine. Never drain an emergency stopped
machine! (Granules left in the pump without water
will jam the pump impeller.)
Inspecting the pots and pans
• Visiblycheckthepotsandpansaftereach
programme.
• TomakesurenoGranulesareleft.Pleaseturnall
washware (baskets, pans etc) upside down,
before taking the items out of the machine.
• RemoveanyGranulesthatmaybestuckin
corners, sharp angles and other inaccessible
places (Picture 17).
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65°C 85°C
Eco program
with Granules
Time remaining: 2:30
65°C 85°C
Eco program
with Granules

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PowerGranules
• SpeciallydesignedtoworkwithGranulePot-and
pan washing machines from GRANULDISK.
• Ensurethebestwashresultaswellasthelong-
est working life both for themselves and the
machine.
• WarrantyonlyappliesifPowerGranulesfrom
GRANULDISK are used in the machine.
• Theplasticmaterialisapprovedforuseincon-
junction with food.
• Forspotlesscleanresult,pleasecontrolthe
recommended level (6 kg) of Granules every day
when collecting the PowerGranules. Top up with
PowerGranules if the level goes under the 6
kg mark.
• Pleasefollowtherecommendedexchangeof
PowerGranules communicated by the GDMemo™
(message in display occurs every 2 500 Granule
cycle).
• WornoutGranulesshouldbehandledascombus-
tible material.
Language selection
To change the language settings;
1. Press the STOP button, release it and wait for 3
seconds.
2. Press the (4) “short programme” button, five
times.
3. The display shows the following;
4. Press the Confirm button for “select”.
5. Scroll using the buttons for eco (3) or normal (5)
programme, to step through the list of languages.
6. Select a language by pressing the Confirm button
(1); OK.
7. Press STOP button (2) to quit programming
mode.
Language
English
Select Back
Language
< English >
OK Cancel

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3. Daily cleaning
A. Collecting and cleaning PowerGranules
using the Granule Collector
1. Use the Granule Collector
2. Place the Granule Collector in the insert (picture 18).
3. Close doors and start a normal programme with
Granules.
4. Take out the filled Granule collector and flush
(shower) the Granules thoroughly. Make sure no
food remains are left.
5. Check the Granule level against the marker for
6 kg in the Granule collector (picture 19).
6. Top up with new Granules if needed. Wash result
will suffer if Granule amount is not kept at a
sufficient level.
B. Cleaning inside the tank
1. Press STOP button (2).
2. Switch off at the main electrical switch.
3. Remove and check both spray pipes.
•Pushthespraypipeinandturncounter-clockwise.
•Pullitstraightout.
If any visible piece of e.g. chicken bone is seen in
the opening of the nozzle, please take the back
side of a tea-spoon and carefully put the piece
back into the spraypipe. Any pieces stuck will
then fall down the spraypipe and out at the end.
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4. Lift out the two bottom grids. Clean and flush
both grids with water. See picture 22.
5. Lift out overflow sieve (A) and Granule valve
cover (B). Clean and flush the parts with water.
See picture 23.
•Overflowsieve;removethecover
•Granulevalve;removethecoverbypulling
handle straight up
6. Wash the inside of the machine with water (no
cleaning agent).
7. Wipe off the level sensor (C) with a clean cloth.
See picture 23.
8. The drip groove (D) is to be washed clean and
dried in order to avoid blockage in the drain
channels. See picture 23.
9. Wipe door seals.
10.Wipe inside of the doors with a damp cloth.
11.The top should be wiped off as required or at
least once a month.
NB! The outside of the machine should not be
washed with high-pressure water.
C. Replacement of cleaned items
1. Replace all items
•Cover–overflowsieve
•Cover–Granulevalve
•Tankgrids
•Spraypipes
2. Make sure the handle on the Granule valve cover
is pressed in. Picture 24.
NB! If the Overflow sieve is not put back properly,
the Granules will run down the drain.
3. Make sure the spray pipes are secured properly.
Press the spray pipe in and turn it clockwise.
Ensure and secure by gently pulling it outwards.
If difficult, take out the spray pipe, remove any
Granules or if the seal may be dry in which case
dampen it with a little water and try again.
Picture 25.
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D. Over night and at longer stoppages
• Ensurethatwashtankiscompletelyemptyafter
cleaning.
• Anywaterremaininginthebottomshouldbe
removed with a sponge or similar absorbent.
• Leavedoorsslightlyopensothataircancircu-
late in the machine.
• PowerGranulesshouldbestoredinGranule
collector standing in the machine.
• Afteralongstoppage;checkoperationofthe
machine according to service manual, possibly
with the assistance of a service engineer.
E. GD Memo™
GD Memo is an integrated function which informs
the user of the machine’s most important
maintenance requirements.
1.Time to change wash water
“Washing without Granules” button (7) flashes and
the message “change water” is shown in the
display. The message disappears once the water
has been changed or can be reset by pressing
STOP button (2) and release. Then wait 5 sec and
press the “without Granules” button (7) five times.
This reminder appears after every 25 wash cycles.
2.Time to change PowerGranules
“Washing with Granules” button (6) flashes and the
message “change Granules” is shown in the display.
This information disappears once the Granules have
been changed and this has been acknowledged by
pressing the STOP button (2)and release. Then wait
5 sec and press the “washing with Granules” button
(6) nine times and the short programme button (4)
once. A Granule change reminder appears after
every 2 500 wash cycles.
3.Time for service
The STOP button (2) flashes and the message
“service” is shown in the display. This information
can only be reset by an authorised service
engineer once a maintenance service has been
completed. A service reminder appears after
every 8 000 programmes or once a year.

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4. HACCP Hygiene and Operation Documentation
GRANULDISK Documentation Tool, GDTdirect™, is
an integrated function for the documentation of the
warewashing machine’s operating parameters and
critical hygiene control points, HACCP.
• OperatingDataforthelast100washpro-
grammes run is viewed directly in the control
panel window.
• Anexternalcomputercanbelinkedtothema-
chine and operating data stored in separate files
so that all historical data can be saved. Windows
2000 or Windows XP is a system requirement for
connecting an external computer. Please contact
your dealer for more information and installation.
Reading the Data through the control panel
1. Press STOP button (2), release it and wait 3
seconds.
2. Press “short programme” (4), five times.
3. Use button “eco programme” (3) or button
“normal programme (5) until you see “read
operating data” in the display. Confirm your
choice by pressing Confirm button (1).
4. Operating data for the last programme run is
shown in the display;
090121 15:19 SG 65/85 OK
The information is defined as follows;
• Date;090121 2009,January,21st
• Time;15.19 3.19p.m
• Programmetype;E,S,NequivalenttoEco,
Short and Normal programmes
• WashingwithGranules;indicatedbymeansof
a “G”, otherwise this box is left blank.
• 65;indicatestheaveragetemperatureinthe
wash tank during washing.
• 85;indicatestheminimumtemperatureinthe
rinse tank during rinsing.
• OK;indicatesthattherinsewatervolumeis
correct in accordance with factory values; if
the set values have been changed, NA (not
applicable) is displayed.
NB! If the wash programme has been cancelled due
to an operating error or technical error, the tem-
perature indication is not included and “error” plus
an error code appears in its place.
090121 15:19 SG Error 103
5. To view information on programme run previ-
ously, scroll backwards and forwards in the list
using button “eco programme” (3) or button
“normal programme” (5).
6. To end scrolling and leave the list, press Confirm
button (1).
7. Press the STOP button (2) to return to operating
mode.
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5. Troubleshooting and alarms
The meaning of the error codes can be read out from the table below.
• Errorcode100,109,116,118,132arealsodisplayedwithanErrormessagetextshownintheMeaning
column.
• Whenanerrorcodeisdisplayed,theprogramalwaysiscancelled.
• Aftercheckingandtakingcareoftheproblem, the alarm can be reset by pressing the STOP-button.
Error code Meaning Cause Remedy
001 Programme cancelled by
operator
This error code is displayed only
when operating data is read in
GDTdirect™ 3.x.
100 Spray pipe alarm Something is preventing
movement of the spray pipes
Remove whatever is preventing
movement.
103 Motor circuit breaker for
rinse pump tripped out
The motor is overloaded Contact a service engineer!
104 Overheating protector
for rinse tank tripped
The rinse tank heater ele-
ment has overheated
Contact a service engineer!
105 Overheating protector
for wash tank tripped out
The wash tank heater ele-
ment has overheated
Contact a service engineer!
106 Overheating protector
for one of the heater
elements tripped out
One of the heater elements
has overheated
Contact a service engineer!
107 Temperature not reached
in wash tank
The wash water in the wash
tank does not reach its
preset temperature during
the wash process
Reset the alarm by pressing the
STOP button. If the alarm recurs,
contact a service engineer!
108 Temperature not reached
in rinse tank
The rinse water in the rinse
tank does not reach its
preset temperature during
the wash process
Reset the alarm by pressing the
STOP button. If the alarm recurs,
contact a service engineer!
109 Door switch Someone has attempted to
open the doors during
operation
Close the door and reset the alarm.
110 Temperature sensor in
wash tank or rinse tank
non operational. Most
probably in wash tank.
The temperature sensor in
the wash tank or rinse tank
is broken. Most probably in
wash tank.
Contact a service engineer!
111 Temperature sensor in
wash tank or rinse tank
non operational. Most
probably in rinse tank.
The temperature sensor in
the wash tank or rinse tank
is broken. Most probably in
rinse tank.
Contact a service engineer!
112 Water level too low in
rinse tank
The level in the rinse tank
has fallen erroneously.
Contact a service engineer!
113 Water level too low in
wash tank
The level in the wash tank
has fallen erroneously.
Contact a service engineer!
114 Long wash tank filling
time
The level sensor in the wash
tank has not been activated
within 20 minutes of the
solenoid valve opening.
Check the water supply to the
machine, as well as the solenoid
valve for wash tank filling. Clean
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Error code Meaning Cause Remedy
115 Long rinse tank filling
time
The level sensor in the rinse
tank has not been activated
within 5 minutes of the
solenoid valve opening.
Check the water supply to the
machine, as well as the solenoid
valve for rinse tank filling.
116 Low water level, problem
with foam
Foam forming in the machine Avoid using detergent designed for
washing up by hand. Change the
wash water. Contact your detergent
supplier if you still the problems
with foam formation persist.
117 Long rinse time The lower level sensor in the
rinse tank has not indicated
that the correct amount of
water has been pumped out.
Contact a service engineer!
118 Drain valve not closed The drain valve has opened
during an active process in
the machine.
Close the drain valve and reset the
alarm.
119 Motor circuit breaker for
wash pump tripped
The motor is overloaded Contact a service engineer!
128, 129,
130, 131
System error, control
card non operational
A control card component is
broken
Contact a service engineer!
132 Clean Levelsensor The level sensor in wash
tank may be dirty, or water
in wash tank have not been
totally drained at start up if
the machine has been shut
down for more than 4 hours.
Empty the wash tank and clean the
level sensor in the wash tank.
140 One of the temperature
sensors has returned a
false reading
One of the temperature
sensors may be broken.
Cut the power to the machine
completely by switching the ma-
chine off at the wall socket. Wait
15 seconds. Switch the power back
on. If the fault recurs, repeat the
procedure once again. If the fault
recurs, repeat the procedure once
again. If the fault persists, contact
service and ask them to replace
one of the temperature sensors.

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Granule Flexi®
Operation / Opération / Start und Betrieb / Funzionamento
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GRANULDISK
Jägershillgatan 15
SE-213 75 MALMÖ
Sweden
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
[e-mail]
www.granuldisk.com
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