Metos VAPO GT1 User manual

VAPO GRILL
ELECTRICAL HEATED
TYPE: GT1, GT2, GT3, GT6
Installation and Operation Manual
S/N: Rev.: 2.0

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Dear Customer,
Congratulations on deciding to choose a Metos appliance for your kitchen activities. You
made an excellent choice. We will do our best to make you a satisfied Metos customer
like thousands of customers we have around the world.
Please read this manual carefully. You will learn correct, safe and efficient working meth-
ods in order to get the best possible benefit from the appliance. The instructions and hints
in this manual will give you a quick and easy start, and you will soon note how nice it is
to use the Metos equipment.
All rights are reserved for technical changes.
You will find the main technical data on the rating plate fixed to the equipment. When you
need service or technical help, please let us know the serial number shown on the rating
plate. This will make it easier to provide you with correct service.
For your convenience, space is provided below for you to record your local Metos service
contact information.
METOS TEAM
Metos service phone number:...............................................................................................
Contact person:....................................................................................................................

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1. General .......................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Symbols used in the manual .......................................................................................... 1
1.2 Symbols used on the appliance ...................................................................................... 1
1.3 Checking the relationship of the appliance and the manual .......................................... 2
2. Safety .............................................................................................................. 3
2.1 Safe use of the appliance ............................................................................................... 3
2.2 Safety instructions in case of malfunction ..................................................................... 3
3. Functional description .................................................................................. 5
3.1 Application of the appliance .......................................................................................... 5
3.1.1 Prohibited use ........................................................................................................ 5
3.2 Operating principle ........................................................................................................ 5
3.2.1 Tips ........................................................................................................................ 6
4. Operation instructions ................................................................................. 9
4.1 Before using the appliance ............................................................................................ 9
4.1.1 Preparing the operation .......................................................................................... 9
4.2 Operation procedures ..................................................................................................... 9
4.3 After use ........................................................................................................................ 9
4.3.1 Cleaning ................................................................................................................ 9
5. Installation ................................................................................................... 11
5.1 Positioning the appliance ............................................................................................. 11
5.2 Electrical connections .................................................................................................. 11
6. Troubleshooting .......................................................................................... 12
8. Technical specifications .............................................................................. 19

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1. General
Carefully read the instructions in this manual as they contain important information re-
garding proper, efficient and safe installation, use and maintenance of the appliance.
Keep this manual in a safe place for eventual use by other operators of the appliance.
The installation of this appliance must be carried out in accordance with the manufactur-
er’s instructions and following local regulations. The connection of the appliance to the
electric supply must be carried out by qualified persons only.
Persons using this appliance should be specifically trained in its operation.
Switch off the appliance in the case of failure or malfunction. The periodical function
checks requested in the manual must be carried out according to the instructions. Have the
appliance serviced by a technically qualified person authorized by the manufacturer and
using original spare parts.
Not complying with the above may put the safety of the appliance as well as the user in
danger.
1.1 Symbols used in the manual
This symbol informs about a situation where a safety risk might be at hand. Given instruc-
tions are mandatory in order to prevent injury.
This symbol informs about the right way to perform in order to prevent bad results, appli-
ance damage or hazardous situations.
This symbol informs about recommendations and hints that help to get the best perform-
ance out of the appliance.
1.2 Symbols used on the appliance
This symbol on a part informs about electrical terminals behind the part. The removal of
the part must be carried out by qualified persons only.

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1.3 Checking the relationship of the appliance and the manual
The rating plate of the appliance indicates the serial number of the appliance. If the man-
uals are missing, it is possible to order new ones from the manufacturer or the local rep-
resentative. When ordering new manuals it is essential to quote the serial number shown
on the rating plate.

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2. Safety
2.1 Safe use of the appliance
The grill can be used only by staff trained to use the appliance.
Never leave the grill on without supervision.
Never immerse the grill in water.
Never touch the grill heating elements when the applience is working.
Never leave paper or textile on the grill heating elements.
Never put any other items on the grill than food products, never put any pots or coal onto
the heating elements.
Never use a high pressure cleaner to clean the appliance.
Never fill water through the red-hot heating elements.
When not in use or if there is no food product on the elements, switch to position 1 or
switch off. Never leave the element on position 3 without food product on it. Overheating
will damage the elements.

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2.2 Safety instructions in case of malfunction
In the event of fault or malfunction, switch the power off. Call service.