Meiko UPster H 500 M2 User manual

9760413 / Valid from: 2018-02 / Update: 2023-09
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UPster H 500 M2
Hood type dishwashing machine
Original operating instructions
For the types in the series:
M004DWHT10M2-20
Read operating instructions before using the machine!
EN

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Contents
1NOTES ON THE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS .........................................................4
1.1 Product identification 4
1.2 Delivery contents 4
1.3 Related documents 4
2LIABILITY AND WARRANTY.......................................................................................5
3SAFETY........................................................................................................................6
3.1 Symbol explanation 6
3.1.1 Notes in the instructions 6
3.1.2 Safety symbols in the instructions 7
3.2 Requirements for the personnel 8
3.3 Residual risks 9
3.4 Intended use 10
3.5 Foreseeable misuse 10
3.6 Fundamental safety and accident prevention regulations 11
3.7 What to do in the event of an emergency 13
4PRODUCT DESCRIPTION.........................................................................................13
4.1 Functional description 13
4.2 Overview illustration 14
4.3 Type label 15
4.4 GiO MODULE 15
4.5 Blue operating concept 15
4.6 Detergent and rinse aid 16
4.6.1 Detergent 16
4.6.2 Rinse aid 16
4.6.3 Dosing equipment 16
4.6.4 Suction lances 17
4.6.5 Change of products 17
4.7 Installation of ActiveClean water softener (optional equipment) 17
4.8 AirConcept exhaust heat recovery (optional equipment) 18
4.8.1 Disinfection control 18
5TECHNICAL DATA.....................................................................................................19
5.1 EC/EU declaration of conformity 20
6ASSEMBLY ................................................................................................................20
6.1 Prerequisites for assembly 20
6.1.1 Checking the condition at delivery 20
6.1.2 Requirements for the installation area 20
6.1.3 Requirements for the waste water connection 21
6.1.4 Requirements for the fresh water connection 21
6.1.5 Requirements to the electrical connection 22
6.2 Transport 23
6.3 Perform assembly 24
7COMMISSIONING ......................................................................................................25
7.1 Check prerequisites for commissioning 25
7.2 Perform commissioning 25

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8OPERATION/USE.......................................................................................................26
8.1 Membrane key pad 26
8.2 Prepare dishwasher 27
8.2.1 Putting the machine into operation 27
8.3 Washing 29
8.3.1 Manual detergent dosing 29
8.3.2 Putting away washware 29
8.3.3 Select wash programme 30
8.3.4 Start wash cycle 32
8.3.5 Emptying the washware 33
8.4 Shutting down the dishwasher 33
8.5 Fill consumables 34
8.5.1 Replace canister 34
8.5.2 Fill salt container 35
8.6 Regeneration of the built-in water softener 36
8.7 Changing water 36
8.8 Malfunctions 37
8.8.1 Messages 38
8.9 Change authorisation level 41
8.10 Service level 42
8.10.1 View parameters 42
8.10.2 Ventilating the pipes 43
8.10.3 Start regeneration manually 43
8.10.4 Replace counter for partial desalination cartridge (optional) 43
8.11 Dosing system level 44
9MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING .............................................................................44
9.1 Maintenance 46
9.2 Maintenance table 46
9.3 Daily cleaning 48
9.4 Cleaning the stainless steel surfaces 48
9.5 Descaling 49
9.6 Spare parts 50
10 NON-USE FOR SEVERAL DAYS ..............................................................................50
10.1 Break in operation (e.g. seasonal operation) 50
10.2 Commissioning after break in operation 50
11 DISMANTLING AND DISPOSAL ...............................................................................50
11.1 Disposal of packaging materials 51
11.2 Dismantling and disposal of the old device 51
12 ABBREVIATIONS.......................................................................................................51
13 INDEX.........................................................................................................................52
14 NOTES........................................................................................................................54

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1 Notes on the operating instructions
The operating instructions as well as the applicable documents must be read before
the first commissioning, kept for later use, and must be accessible to the operator at
all times. Failure to observe the operating instructions may result in damage to per-
sons and property.
These operating instructions can be downloaded via the following address:
www.meiko.info or https://partnernet.meiko-global.com.
1.1 Product identification
These operating instructions apply to the following machine types:
UPster H 500 T M2:
M004DWHT10M2-20
1.2 Delivery contents
The delivery contents include:
•1x Hood type dishwasher UPster H 500 M2
•Matching racks for glassware, crockery and containers, depending on machine
model
•Connecting hoses for fresh water and waste water
•Documentation
1.3 Related documents
In addition to these operating instructions, there are other documents that are availa-
ble depending on the authorisation:
Operator
(included in delivery contents)
Authorised service technician
EC/EU declaration of conformity
Dimension sheet
Short operating instructions
Installation instructions
Wiring diagram
Installation instructions for optional
components (e.g. GiO module sepa-
rately)
External dosing
Service instructions

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2 Liability and warranty
All of MEIKO’s obligations arise from the relevant purchase contract, which also con-
tains the entire and only valid guarantee provisions. These contractual guarantee
provisions shall be neither extended nor restricted as a result of any explanations
given in the instructions.
If you follow the instructions in this operating manual carefully, your dishwashing
machine will always give you total satisfaction and will have a long service life.
The delivered system corresponds to the state of technology and safety regulations
valid at the time of production/delivery.
The information, data and notes specified in the operating instructions correspond to
the latest version at the time of printing. No claims for already delivered systems
may be asserted based on these statements, illustrations and descriptions.
Claims must be reported to the manufacturer immediately after determination of the
defect or error. Liability claims for personal injury or material damage as well as for
operational problems are excluded if they are due to one or more of the following
causes:
• Unintended use.
• Improper installation, commissioning, operation and maintenance.
• Operation of the machine or system with defective safety devices or improperly
attached or non-functioning safety and protective devices.
• Noncompliance with the notes in the operating instructions regarding transport,
storage, mounting, commissioning, operation and maintenance.
• Unauthorised design changes or settings on the machine or system beyond the
intended purpose.
• Improper monitoring of parts subject to wear.
• Use of wear and replacement parts that are not from the manufacturer.
• Improperly performed repairs, inspections or maintenance.
• Catastrophes due to human-induced events or force majeure.

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3 Safety
3.1 Symbol explanation
3.1.1 Notes in the instructions
In these operating instructions, important notes for safety are specially marked with
symbols. Please always observe these notes to avoid accidents and damages to the
system.
Warnings
Danger
Short description of the danger:
The signal word DANGER designates an immediately threatening danger.
Failure to observe this leads to very serious injuries or death
Warning
Short description of the danger:
The signal word WARNING designates a possible danger.
Failure to observe this can lead to very serious injuries or death.
Beware
Short description of the danger:
The signal word BEWARE designates a possible danger.
Failure to observe this can lead to minor to medium injuries.
Application information
Caution
Short description:
The signal word Caution designates a possible danger.
Failure to observe this can lead to damage to the machine or system.
Note
The signal word Note designates further information on the machine / system or its
application.

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3.1.2 Safety symbols in the instructions
The following note and danger symbols are used both in the document and on the
machine. Observe these symbols and signs on the machine to avoid personal injury
and material damage!
The symbols have the following meanings:
Symbol
Meaning
Warning of hazardous areas
Warning of dangerous electric voltage
Warning of the danger of hand injuries
Caution, keep hands away from parts that bear this warning symbol. The danger ex-
ists that hands can be crushed, pulled in or otherwise injured.
Warning of hot surfaces and liquids
Warning of the machine falling over
Warning of environmental damage
Do not spray with water
No drinking water
Access prohibited for persons with pacemakers
Eye protection must be used or protective glasses must be worn
Hand protection must be worn
Read the operating instructions
Disconnect before servicing or repair
Potential equalisation connection

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3.2 Requirements for the personnel
Commissioning, instructions, repairs, maintenance, assembly and installation of or
on MEIKO machines must only be carried out/authorised by MEIKO-authorised ser-
vice partners.
During operation it must be ensured that:
•Only adequately trained and instructed personnel are allowed to work on the
machine.
•Personnel responsibilities for operation, maintenance and repairs must be
clearly defined.
•Any personnel undergoing training are only allowed to work on the machine un-
der the supervision of an experienced person.
The required qualifications for performing specific work at the machine are deter-
mined by MEIKO.
Persons
Trained oper-
ating staff
MEIKO author-
ised company
tradesman
MEIKO author-
ised service
technician
Activity
Installation/assembly
✓
Commissioning
✓
Operation, use
✓
✓
✓
Cleaning
✓
✓
✓
Check safety devices
✓
✓
Troubleshooting
✓
✓
✓
Troubleshooting, mechan-
ical
✓
✓
✓
Troubleshooting, electrical
✓*
✓
Maintenance
✓
✓
Repairs
✓
✓
* with training as an electrician
Note
The instructions must be acknowledged in writing.
Qualified staff, as defined by the operating Instructions, are persons:
•over 14 years of age,
•due to their training, experience and instruction are able to perform the required
activities,
•are authorised to perform the required activities by the person responsible for
safety of the machine,
•who have been trained in first aid and in the on-site rescue arrangements,
•have read and understood the operating instructions and corresponding safety
instructions and will follow them.

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3.3 Residual risks
Phase
Activity
Nature of the hazard
Avoidance measure
Transport and
assembly
Loading and unloading
with forklift truck
Crushing/impact
•Load-bearing capacity of the forklift truck must
be adequate for the weight of the machine
•Please note the machine's centre of gravity
•Secure to prevent slipping
Deposit at the installation
site
Crushing/impact
•Ensure that the ground beneath is capable of
taking the load
•Ensure that the machine cannot tip
Incorporate into on-site
table unit
Shearing
•Ensure that no shear points are created be-
tween the hood and the table
Install freestanding ma-
chine
Crushing
•Ensure that the freestanding machine is se-
cured to prevent it from tipping backwards
Install electrical connec-
tions
Electric shock
•Adhere to the accident prevention regulations
Install separate GiO
MODULE (optional)
Tripping/falling/crushing
•We recommend fastening the GiO MODULE to
the wall/table/machine
•Mount freestanding module using solid base
•If needed, run module at 90 degrees (lying)
Commissioning
Fill with
detergent/rinse aid
Eye injury/health risks
•Wear safety eyewear/gloves
•Avoid contact with skin and eyes
Activities in the machine
Hand injuries on sharp
edges
•Wear protective gloves
Operation
Filling/heating
Contact with hot water
•Do not set machine in operation without tank
cover sieve
Programme is running
•Do not open hood during cycle
Loading and unloading
the machine
Trapping of hand
•To close the hood, use the handle designated
for this purpose
Broken crockery causing
cuts/severing
•Wash/clean washware in the specially de-
signed rack in the machine
•Place small items in the appropriate rack in-
serts
•Washware must not come into contact with ro-
tating parts of the machine
Risk of snagging with
loose clothing or items of
jewellery
•Wear suitable work clothing and sturdy shoes
•Do not wear rings, necklaces or other pieces of
jewellery
Slipping
•Use non-slip floor coverings
Contact with hot water
•If necessary, allow washware to cool down
•If necessary, allow machine components to
cool down before touching
•Do not remove tank cover sieve while appli-
ance is in operation
•Protective gloves recommended
•Only ever use the hood handle or handles to
open/close the hood
Other activities
Swallowing of water in the
wash chamber
•Do not use the water in the wash chamber for
food preparation or drink it
Normal operation
Substandard wash perfor-
mance due to failure of
dosing units
•Monitor wash performance
•If appropriate, repeat the programme
Refilling detergent/rinse
aid
Eye injury/health risks
•Wear safety eyewear/gloves
•Avoid contact with skin and eyes

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Maintenance and
cleaning
Any maintenance work
Electric shock
•Before opening the housing parts, ensure the
mains switch has been disconnected and se-
cured so that it cannot be turned on again
Cleaning or maintenance
Contact with hot water or
machine parts
•Allow machine components to cool down be-
fore touching
•Wear protective gloves
Hand injuries on sharp
edges
•Wear protective gloves
Cleaning
Poisoning
•Do not use aggressive cleaning or scouring
agents
•Only use descaling products suitable for com-
mercial machines
•Wear protective gloves
GiO MODULE: replace
filter cartridge
Water escaping
•Provide suitable vessel (e.g. base drip tray)
Dismantling and
disposal
Dismantling
Eye injury/health risks
•Wear safety eyewear/gloves
•Avoid contact with skin and eyes
•If needed, clean hoses, dosing system and ma-
chine parts with fresh water
Loading and unloading
with forklift truck
Crushing/impact
•Load-bearing capacity of the forklift truck must
be adequate for the weight of the machine
•Please note the machine's centre of gravity
•Secure to prevent slipping
3.4 Intended use
The dishwashing machine must only be used in accordance with its intended pur-
pose and as per these operating instructions. The dishwashing machine is intended
exclusively for commercial use.
The dishwashing machine is designed for cleaning dishes, cutlery, glassware,
kitchen utensils, baking trays and containers.
The washware must be suitable for dishwashing machines. If there is any doubt, a
consultation (size, version, basic suitability for dishwashing machine, etc) can be
carried out with MEIKO to confirm suitability ([e-mail]).
The following applications are expressly not intended:
•Processing hazardous substances in the machine (health hazards, in particular
toxic, highly or extremely flammable and explosive substances).
•Operating the machine in an explosive environment.
3.5 Foreseeable misuse
The dishwashing machine must not be used for:
•Washing kitchen utensils with electronic components
•Cleaning textiles, oven cloths or steel sponges
•Washing utensils made of iron or utensils that must not come into contact with
foodstuffs (e.g. ashtrays, candlesticks, etc)
•Cleaning living creatures
•Washing food for subsequent consumption
•Preparing foodstuffs in the machine
•Taking wash water to prepare food or for drinking
•Washing support grids of cooking hobs/gas hobs
•Filling the machine from an external source (e.g. shower)
•Disposing of dirty water using the dishwasher (e.g. from a cleaning bucket)
•Standing or sitting on machine parts (e.g.: door)
•Washing dishes made of wood or dishes that have wooden parts