saro LADY 900 User manual

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
Translation of the original instructions in Italian
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Dear Customer,
thank you for choosing us. We are certain that this appliance will satisfy your needs and
live up to your expectations.
We kindly ask you to read this Use and Maintenance Manual carefully in order to be able
to use the appliance to its full potential. For any further information regarding use and
maintenance, please do not hesitate to contact us. We will be delighted to answer any
questions you may have.
Introduction
Warning on the ownership of information
-In order to foster its policy of continual development and updating of the product, the Manufacturer
reserves the right to make any modications necessary to improve its basic features without having to
give notice and without being under any obligation to do so. If the modications do not change any safety
aspects, the Manufacturer is not obliged to give notice of them in this document attached to the appliance.
-The Manufacturer also reserves ownership of this document and strictly forbids its reproduction or
disclosure to third parties without prior authorization.
-Any illustrations or drawings in this document are merely simplied representations of the appliance; on
the basis of any improvements and modications made, they may not correspond to the actual appliance.
Updating procedure
-Updating and/or drafting of a new version of the above-mentioned document will only be carried out if the
functional or safety aspects of the appliance are modied.
Original version
-This document was originally issued in Italian. In the event of any controversy arising due to the translation
of the same, even if carried out by the Manufacturer, the reference text will be the Italian version alone.
- Reproduction of this document, either in total or in part, is forbidden without prior written consent by the Manufacturer, who reserves the right to modify it without any obligation
to give notice, unless this represents a safety risk.
- Drafted by: VEGA srl

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1 General information ....................................................5
1.1 Purpose and description of the manual .............................................................6
1.2 Correct manual storage .........................................................................7
1.3 Identication data ..............................................................................8
1.4 Requests for assistance ........................................................................ 10
2 Technical information .................................................. 11
2.1 General description of the appliance .............................................................. 12
3 Safety information ..................................................... 15
3.1 Safety ...................................................................................... 16
4 Information for correct use .............................................. 19
4.1 First use .................................................................................... 20
4.2 Complete map of the controls ................................................................... 21
4.3 Tank lling and emptying ....................................................................... 21
4.4 Burner start and turning off...................................................................... 22
4.5 Recommendations for use ...................................................................... 23
4.6 What to do in the event of long periods of inactivity ................................................... 23
5 Maintenance information................................................ 25
5.1 Maintenance recommendations .................................................................. 26
5.2 Ordinary cleaning ............................................................................. 26
5.3 Useful tips for stainless steel care ................................................................ 28
5.4 Troubleshooting .............................................................................. 30
6 Instructions for qualied tters ........................................... 31
6.1 General information ........................................................................... 32
6.2 Storage..................................................................................... 32
6.3 Packaging................................................................................... 32
6.4 Technical data ............................................................................... 33
6.5 Positioning and installation...................................................................... 37
6.6 Gas Connection .............................................................................. 41
6.7 Water supply system connection ................................................................. 42
6.8 Inspection and start-up......................................................................... 43
6.9 Adjustments ................................................................................. 46
6.10 Adjustment for operation with different gases ....................................................... 47
6.11 Maintenance to be carried out by a tter or qualied technician ......................................... 49
7 Tables and annexes ................................................... 51

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1 GENERAL INFORMATION

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1-1 Purpose and description of the manual
This manual is an integral part of the appliance and aims to provide all the information necessary to:
- make operators fully aware of any safety issues;
- guarantee correct installation;
- ensure full understanding of its operating principles and correct, safe use;
- carry out any maintenance correctly and safely;
- dispose of the appliance safely and in compliance with applicable legislation concerning health and
safety and environmental protection.
Correct operation of the appliance is guaranteed only if these regulations are complied with.
The Manufacturer declines any responsibility for: damage resulting from poor maintenance, incorrect use,
tampering with or any use which does not comply with the terms and conditions indicated in this manual.
The Manufacturer reserves the right to modify any drawings, texts and technical specications without prior
notice or responsibility and without any obligation to update this manual each time.
In the event of problems in understanding this manual, please contact the Manufacturer.
This manual is divided into the following sections:
- Section 1contains information regarding consultation of this manual and the data necessary to correctly
identify the manufacturer and appliance.
- Section 2contains general information, essential for knowing all about the appliance and its main parts,
its permitted uses, its technical specications, etc.
- Section 3is dedicated to user safety.
- Section 4addresses the user and contains instructions for correct use of the appliance.
- Section 5contains information about maintenance, describing operations the user needs to carry out and
those which must be carried out by a tter or authorized technician. It also contains a chapter dedicated
to troubleshooting, identifying the cause of problems and possible solutions.
- Section 6 is intended for qualied tters and concerns correct installation of the appliance.
- Section 7, if present, contains tables and annexes.

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1.1.1 Symbol used
During machine use, it is possible to face situations for which special considerations and adequate close
examinations are needed.
The following "graphic safety symbols" are used in this manual. They aim to highlight risks or important
information:
DANGER
Draws attention to actions which, if not correctly carried out, may cause serious injury or death
or may be a health risk for people and the environment.
WARNING
Draws attention to operations, procedures or actions which, if not carefully carried out, may
cause serious damage to the appliance or product.
IMPORTANT
Draws attention to technical information or practical recommendations that ensure efcient and
economical use of the appliance. Failure to comply with this information may void the warranty.
1.1.2 Abbreviations used
Ref. Description
Ann. Annex
Chap. Chapter
Fig. Figure
Max. Maximum
Min. Minimum
Mod. Model
Page Page
Par. Sub-section
Ref. Reference
Tab. Table
U.m. Units of measurement
Tab. 1 Abbreviations used
1-2 Correct manual storage
This manual must be handled with care and clean hands and it should never be placed on dirty surfaces. It
should be stored in a cool, dry place.
No part of the manual should be removed, torn out or arbitrarily changed.
DANGER
This manual is an integral part of the appliance and must be kept until nal disposal of the same.

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1-3 Identication data
Check that the instruction manual corresponds to the appliance being referred to.
In the event of any request for information or technical assistance, it will be necessary to specify the model
and type of appliance, as well as its serial number.
1.3.1 Appliance type and model
The appliance type and model are indicated on the identication plate.

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1.3.3 Identication plate
The identication plate shown is applied directly to the appliance.
It includes all appliance and manufacturer identication data and the CE mark of conformity.
Mod:
Art:
Nr:
Tipo/Type
E QnkW
m3/h
kg/h
m3/h
CAT. G2.350
Pmbar
m3/h
Kg/h
Pmbar
m3/h
Kg/h
Pmbar
m3/h
Kg/h
G20 G30 G31 G110
PREDISPOSTO A GAS:
Fig. 1 Identication plate
Fig. 2 Plate position
1.3.4 Identication plates of the main components
The plates of all the commercial components not produced by the Manufacturer are applied directly to the
relevant components, where their respective manufacturers originally placed them.
1.3.5 CE marking of conformity
The CE mark applied on the identication p late c onrms th at th e ap pliance co mplies wi th th e safety
requirements specified in the following directives:
Directive 2016/426/EU (Gas appliances)
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1-4 Requests for assistance
- As stated in the sales terms and conditions, the appliance is covered by a warranty. If during the validity
period of the same any faults or breakages covered by the warranty should occur, the Manufacturer will
repair or replace faulty parts after carrying out the necessary checks.
- Any modications carried out by the user without express written authorization by the Manufacturer shall
void the warranty and relieve the Manufacturer of any responsibility for damage caused by the faulty
appliance. This also applies when non-original spare parts are used.
- For all of the above reasons, in the event of an emergency, we recommend contacting the Manufacturer's
Technical Assistance Department directly.
IMPORTANT
For any type of service request it is necessary to specify the data on the identication plate and
the type of fault.

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2 TECHNICAL INFORMATION

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2-1 General description of the appliance
2.1.1 Permitted use
The appliance has been designed and manufactured for the professional catering sector.
The appliance operating principle is cooking food inside baskets in boiling water, heating is ensured thanks
to burners with self-stabilizing ame located under the cooking tank.
Suitable for hot water boiling of pasta, rice, dumplings, fresh pasta as well as vegetables and root vegetables.
In order to use the appliance safely, it is essential to install it according to the laws, regulations and
specications applicable in the country where the appliance is to be installed.
2.1.2 Improper use
Improper use means any use of the appliance following criteria that do not comply with the instructions in
this manual and that, as a result, may endanger safety.
The Manufacturer shall not be held responsible for any damage caused by improper use of the appliance.
DANGER
Do not use the appliance other than for the use intended by the Manufacturer.
Improper use is forbidden.
DANGER
Do not use the appliance to fry food since it was not designed for such use.
DANGER
Do not tamper with the seals applied by the tter to the gas supply system.

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2.1.3 Main appliance parts
The picture and descriptions show the appliance tted with all possible accessories.
Depending on the model chosen, your appliance may be different.
A. Cooking tank
B. Control panel
C. Opening door
D. Adjustable feet
E. Tank drainage tap (inside the structure)
F. False bottom (inside cooking tank)
G.Fume extraction grille
H. Burner control knob and ignition switch (inside the structure)
B
A
D
C
G
E
F
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
H
Fig. 3 Appliance main components in STANDARD version

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2.1.4 Structural features
The main structure of the appliance is made in stainless steel 18/10 and stands on four height-adjustable
feet.
The structural features of the main elements that make up the appliance are described below:
- High-efciency burners with piezoelectric pilot ame ignition and safety valve with thermocouple ensuring
immediate cut-off of the gas ow in the event of anomalies or accidental turning off of a burner;
- Upper top with overow drainage system and basket draining rack;
- Easy-clean, rounded surfaces;
- Corrosion-resistant stainless steel tank with rounded corners and basket false bottom;
- Cool-grip knobs.
2.1.5 Accessories supplied
The following accessories are supplied with the appliance:
1. "Whole tank" perforated basket
2. "1/2 tank" perforated basket
3. "1/3 tank" perforated basket
4. "1/6 tank" perforated basket
1
2
3
4
Fig. 4 Accessories supplied
All baskets are made of stainless steel and are tted with a heat-resistant handle.

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3 SAFETY INFORMATION

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3-1 Safety
- Use the appliance only for the purposes intended by the Manufacturer.
- Improper use of the appliance may result in a risk to the health and safety of people, as well as economic
damage.
- As the appliance is used to prepare food for human consumption, special attention should be paid to
everything related to hygiene and to keeping the appliance and surrounding area clean at all times.
- The appliance must be used by personnel trained on the appliance characteristics and functioning.
Please refer to this manual. In case of more than one operator, consider handing out a copy of this
manual to each one of them.
- Any maintenance operations requiring technical know-how or specic skills must be carried out exclusively
by qualied personnel, properly trained in the specic eld.
- To maintain hygiene and protect food from contamination, clean elements that come into direct or indirect
contact with food and the surrounding areas thoroughly. Carry out these operations using only detergent
products for food use and do not use ammable materials or materials containing substances that are
harmful to people's health.
- In the event of long periods of inactivity, besides disconnecting all the power supplies, clean all internal
and external parts of the appliance and the surrounding area thoroughly.
3.1.1 Safe use of the appliance
Since this appliance has been designed exclusively for professional use, it must only be used by qualied
personnel.
- Do not turn burners on without water in the cooking tank; make sure that during appliance operation
there is always water inside the cooking tank.
- Before lling the cooking tank it is necessary to ensure that the discharging tap is closed.
- Do not put the food directly in the cooking tank but use the suitable baskets.
- Do not use the appliance to fry food since it was not designed for such use.
- Never leave the appliance unsupervised when it is on.
- Do not leave any ammable objects, such as paper, plastic, rags, polystyrene, etc., near the appliance
when it is on as they may start a re.
- Keep the work area clean: do not leave any objects lying around the room as they might make it unsafe
for personnel to move around.
- Do not obstruct air intake or heat extraction openings.
- Do not tamper with the seals applied by the tter to the gas supply system.
WARNING
It is strictly forbidden to modify or carry out any type of intervention on the appliance, except
those related to routine maintenance.
Any modication not explicitly approved by the Manufacturer will automatically void the warranty
and the appliance conformity to the directives.

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3.1.2 Safety instructions in the event of malfunctioning
In an emergency:
- Turn the gas supply off.
- Contact the Manufacturer's Customer Care Service or a specialized technician.
DANGER
Turn off the appliance if any faults or malfunctioning occur.
3.1.3 Appliance disposal
The appliance has been manufactured using recyclable raw materials and does not contain any harmful or
toxic substances.
All materials must be disposed of in compliance with the regulations applicable in the country of use of the
appliance.
Always comply with environmental protection regulations.

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4 INFORMATION FOR CORRECT USE

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4-1 First use
Clean the appliance thoroughly when using it for the rst time.
Remove all packaging and clean the appliance using hot water and a sponge. Stainless steel parts must
be cleaned with a non-abrasive detergent specically designed for cleaning such surfaces. (see par. Useful
tips for stainless steel care on page 28 ).
After cleaning the appliance, rinse thoroughly with clean water and dry with a cloth.
Do not use water jets to clean the appliance.
WARNING
It is strictly forbidden to start the appliance without water in the cooking tank; make sure that
during appliance operation there is ALWAYS water inside the cooking tank.
Fig. 5 Tank maximum lling level