Skymsen PA-7 User manual

INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL
FOOD PROCESSOR, STAINLESS STEEL
WITH 6 PLATES 203mm
MODELO
PA-7

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SUMMARY
1. Introducon ...................................................................................... 3
1.1 Safety .................................................................................................................... 3
1.2 Main Components ................................................................................................. 5
1.3 Technical Characteriscs ........................................................................................ 6
1.4 Selecng the Plates................................................................................................ 6
1.5 Plates coming along with the Processor and Oponal Plates ................................. 8
1.6 Labels .................................................................................................................... 9
2 Installaon and Pre Operaon .......................................................... 10
2.1 Installaon ...........................................................................................................10
2.2 Pre Operaon .......................................................................................................12
3. Operaon ........................................................................................ 14
3.1 Starng.................................................................................................................14
3.2 Operaon Procedures...........................................................................................15
3.3 Cleaning and Sanizing .........................................................................................16
3.4 Cauons with Stainless Steel ................................................................................18
4. General Safety Pracces .................................................................. 20
4.1 Basic Operaon Pracces......................................................................................20
4.2 Safety Procedures and Notes before Turning the Machine ....................................21
4.3 Roune Inspecon................................................................................................22
4.4 Operaon .............................................................................................................22
4.5 Aer Finishing The Work.......................................................................................22
4.6 Maintenance ........................................................................................................23
4.7 Warning................................................................................................................23
5. Analysis and Problems Solving......................................................... 24
5.1 Problems, causes and soluons ............................................................................24
6. Applicable Norms ............................................................................ 26
7. Electric Diagram............................................................................... 28

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1. Introducon
1.1 Safety
When incorrectly used this equipment is a potenally DANGEROUS machine.
Before using this equipment, read this Instrucons Manual carefully and keep it accessible
for future consulng.
To avoid accidents, injure or damages to the equipment, respect the following instrucons:
1.1.1 In order to avoid the risk of electric shocks and damage to the machine, never operate
it wearing wet clothes or shoes, install the equipment on a wet or humid surface nor dip it
in water or any other liquid, and do not spray water directly on it.
1.1.2 The use of the equipment must be always supervised specially when used next to
children.
1.1.3 Before cleaning and when not in use or before inserng or removing accessories,
maintenance, or other services, disconnect machine from power source.
1.1.4 Do not use the equipment if the cord or the plug is damaged. Do not leave the electric
cable on the edge of the table or counter nor let it touch hot surfaces.
1.1.5 Do not use the equipment if it is not working correctly, nor if it has been damaged in
any way. In case that happens, take the equipment to the nearest Technical Assistance to
check it up.
1.1.6 The use of accessories not recommended by the manufacturer may cause personal
hurt.
1.1.7 Keep your hands or any tool out of the machine while operang to avoid personal
hurt or any damage to the equipment.
1.1.8 During operaon, never wear loose clothes with wide sleeves principally around the
wrists.
1.1.9 Make sure the equipment voltage is the same as the network voltage and that the
equipment is duly grounded.
1.1.10 Before switching the equipment ON, check if the Expeller Dish, the Plate and the
Chamber Lid are correctly placed.
1.1.11 Never introduce the ngers or any other object inside the feeding opening. Always
use the Stumpers.
1.1.12 Never introduce the ngers or any other object inside the opening where processed
food comes out.
This equipment has been designed to be used in commercial kitchens, such as: restaurants,
cafeterias, hospitals, bakeries, butcheries and so on.
This equipment is not recommended to be used:
- when connuous industrial producon is necessary.
- work place has a corrosive or explosive atmosphere or it is contaminated with steam,
dust or gas.

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IMPORTANT
For the operator safety this equipment has a safety system not allowing to be
accidentally started aer an eventual electricity failure.
IMPORTANT
Make sure the cord is in perfect condions for use. If it is not, change it for a new
one in accordance with the technical specicaons and safety rules.
The substuon shall be made by a qualied professional, and shall respect the
local safety norms.
IMPORTANT
This equipment must not be used by children or any persons with reduced
physical or mental aptness, lack of experience or knowledge, unless they are
under supervision or have received from the person responsible for safety proper
instrucons on how to use the equipment.
IMPORTANT
Children shall be watched in order to avoid them to play with the equipment.
IMPORTANT
In case of emergency, unplug the equipment.
IMPORTANT
Never spray water directly on the equipment.
IMPORTANT
This equipment has a security system to guarantee the operator integrity.
The operaon of this equipment must be performed as described in the item
“Operaon” of this manual. Other procedures to operate this equipment are not
safe and must not be used.

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1.2 Main Components
All components are made with carefully selected materials, in accordance with Skymsen
experience and standard tesng procedures.
PICTURE 01
01 – Plunger
02 – Chamber Lid
03 – ON/OFF Switch
04 - Small Plunger
05– Lid Fastenings
06 – Housing
07 – Cord
01
02
04
03
05
06
07

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TABLE 01
1.3 Technical Characteriscs
This equipment is suited to execute several cut types such as slice, shred and grate. It can
process a great variety of vegetables, keeping its nutrious propriees, color and juice,
avoiding waste and saving the cung uniformity.
1.4 Selecng the Plates
EXPELLER DISH
The Expeller Dish is responsible to expel the processed food in the Chamber. The dish shall
always be used along with any plate.
SLICERS PLATES - E.
Used to Slice products (*) (except leaves and stringy products ).
(*)Tomatoes, cabbage, cucumber, kale, carrot, beetroot, radish, potato, turnip, chayote
and similar.
DENTED SLICERS PLATES - EH.
Specially used to slice products with skin and leaves packs (*).
(*) Tomatoes, cabbage, cucumber, kale leaves and similar.
SLICER SCALLOP CUT - W.
Used to Slice products (*) (except leaves), to result as scallop aer the process.
(*) Potatoes, cucumber, carrot, beetroot, radish, turnip and similar.
SHREDDER PLATES - Z.
Used to shred products (*) that will show a half moon shape aer the process.
(*) Carrot, beetroot, radish, potato, chayote, turnip and similar.
CHARACTERISTIC UNIT PA-7
Voltage V 110
Frequency Hz 60
Power rang W 600
Height mm 640
Width mm 480
Depth mm 280
Net Weight kg 24
Gross Weight kg 26,4

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SQUARE SHREDDER PLATES - H.
Used to shred products (*) that will show a square shape aer the process.
(*) Carrot, beetroot, radish, potato, chayote, turnip and similar.
GRATER PLATE - V.
Used to great products (*) (except leaves).
(*) Bread, cheese, coconut, nut and similar.
SELECTING CUT TABLE
PRODUCT CUT TYPES PLATES
Beetroot Slices E1, E3
Shredder Z3, Z5 ,Z8
Carrot*
Slices E1, E3
Shredder Z3, Z5, Z8
Grater V
Cabbage Strips E1, E3
Shredder Z3, Z5 ,Z8
Mushroom Slices E1,E3
Onion Slices E3
Tomato Slices E3
Cucumber* Slices E1, E3
Pepper Slices E1, E3
Radish Slices E1, E3
Shredder Z3, Z5, Z8
Potato Slices - Chip´s E1, E3
Straw Z3, Z5, Z8
Banana* Slices E3
Apple Slices E1, E3
Coconut Shredder Z3, Z5, Z8
Grater V
TABLE 02
IMPORTANT
TABLE 02 (Selecng Cut Table) gives a hint to select the kind of cut usually desired
in kitchens and restaurants. The resulng cuts will depend of the state, the type
and the quality of the product to be processed.
*For these products, we recommend to use only the small throat. Using the big
throat will result in a bad product processing quality.

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1.5 Plates coming along with the Processor and Oponal Plates:
In the following Table 03 you will nd the available Plates for your processor:
TABLE 03
PLATES COMING ALONG WITH THE PROCESSOR
NAME MODEL
SLICER PLATE - 1 mm E1
SLICER PLATE - 3 mm E3
SHREDDER PLATE - 3 mm Z3
SHREDDER PLATE - 5 mm Z5
SHREDDER PLATE - 8 mm Z8
GRATER PLATE V
SQUARE SHREDDER PLATE (JULIENE) - 7 mm H7
OPTIONAL PLATES
(SOLD IN SEPARATE)
NAME MODEL
SLICER PLATE - 1,5 mm E1,5
SLICER PLATE - 5 mm E5
SLICER PLATE - 10 mm E10
DENTED SLICER PLATE - 3 mm EH3
DENTED SLICER PLATE - 7 mm EH7
SLICER SCALLOP CUT - 2mm W2
SLICER SCALLOP CUT - 3 mm W3
SLICER SCALLOP CUT - 4 mm W4
SQUARE SHREDDER PLATE (JULIENE) - 2,5 mm H2,5
SQUARE SHREDDER PLATE (JULIENE) - 3 mm H3

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PICTURE 02
2 Installaon and Pre Operaon
2.1 Installaon
2.1.1 Placing
Place the equipment on a dry, stable and level surface having a preferenal 850 mm height
above the oor.
850 mm
To know the necessary installaon area, see at PICTURE 02 the equipment dimensions.

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PICTURE 03
IMPORTANT
Do not operate the equipment when it is placed near a table edge (PICTURE 03).
2.1.2 Electrical Installaon
Before plugging the equipment on the socket, make sure the network voltage is the same
as indicated on the cord label.
The power plug has 3 (three) pins, the middle one is designed to grounding – Ground Pin.
All the 3 (three) pins must be properly connected before operang the equipment.

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2.2 Pre Operaon
First, make sure the equipment is stable in its posion. Before using the equipment, the
parts that will be in contact with the product that will be processed shall be washed with
water and soap (see item 3.3 Cleaning and Sanizing).
2.2.1 Disassembling the Plates
Step 1: Open the Lid fastenings (#01 Pic.05) and lt the Chamber Lid (#02 Pic.05);
IMPORTANT
Before opening the Chamber Lid #02 (Pic. 05), make sure the Plate #03 (Pic. 05) is
stopped.
IMPORTANT
Steel Gloves should be used to handle the Plates, since the knife edges are sharp
and may wound the operator.
Step 2: Carefully remove the Plate #03 (Pic. 5), turning it anclockwise and pulling it up;
Step 3: Remove the Expeller Dish #04 (Pic. 05), liing it up.
2.2.2 Assembling the Plates
Step 1: Place the Expeller Dish #04 (Pic. 05);
Step 2: Carefully place the Plate #03 (Pic. 05) chosen for the operaon;
Step 3: Close the Chamber Lid #02 (Pic. 05);
Step 4: Lock the Lid Fastenings #01 (Pic. 05) to x the Chamber Lid in the right posion.

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PICTURE 05
01
To start the equipment, follow these steps:
Step 1: Press the OFF Switch to reset the machine;
Step 2: Press the ON Switch to start the machine;
Aer this procedure, the equipment should start. If this does not happen, verify the
possible causes and soluons stated on item 5 of this manual. (Analyses and Problem
Solving).
3. Operaon
3.1 Starng
Before turning the equipment ON:
-Make sure the Chamber Lid is closed and properly locked;
-Make sure the Small Stumper is properly placed inside the Opening;
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04
03

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3.2 Operaon Procedures
3.2.2 Feeding the Throats
PICTURE 06
IMPORTANT
Always use the Stumpers in their throat, never use other tools, and principally do
not use the hands to push the food. If the stumpers get lost, contact your dealer to
replace them.
Obs.: For the operator safety, this equipment has three devices capable of turning
the machine OFF and avoid accidents.
a - The rst one turns the machine OFF automacally when the Chamber Lid is removed.
When it is back to its posion, the machine goes back to work automacally .
b - The second device interrupts the machine operaon when the Great Stumper is lied,
opening the Great Throat. When the Stumper is returned to its posion, the machine goes
back to work automacally.
The food processor has two Feeding Throats, each one of them featuring its
Parcularies.
-The Great Throat #01 (Pic. 06) is used to process large quanes of food (such as onions
or potatoes), products having great dimensions (such as cabbage or beetroot) and also
when slices should follow a special direcon (such as lemons or tomatoes).
- The Small Throat #02 (Pic. 06) is used to cut long products (such as carrot or cucumber).
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01

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IMPORTANT
Do never clean the equipment if connected to the electric network.
IMPORTANT
Never spray water on the equipment, excepng the removable parts, when
removed.
IMPORTANT
Use steel gloves to handle the plate The knife have sharp edge that may wound the
operator.
3.3 Cleaning and Sanizing
Step 1: Turn the General Switch OFF and unplug the equipment.
Step 2: Disassemble the equipment (Item 2.2.1).
Step 3: Wash the removable parts with warm water and neutral soap.
Step 5: To clean the Motor Housing and the Plate Chamber use a wet cloth with hot water
and neutral soap.
IMPORTANT
It is not recommended to let the equipment running without any product inside.
To increase the equipment´s life span, switch it OFF when not in use.
IMPORTANT
The out load of the products happens by gravity. Inside of the Chamber and the
out load Throat shall be regularly cleaned to avoid obstrucon.
Step 4: When washing the plates, handle them with care. Do not throw them one against
the other neither against other objects, in order to save the knives.
c – The third device turns the motor of the machine OFF in case of overheang. Wait for
some minutes unl the machine gets cold and turn it back ON, pressing the ON Switch.

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3.4 Cauons with Stainless Steel
The Stainless Steel may present rust signs, which are ALWAYS CAUSED BY EXTERNAL
AGENTS, especially when the cleaning or sanizaon is not constant and appropriate.
The Stainless Steel resistance towards corrosion is mainly due to the presence of chrome,
which in contact with oxygen allows the formaon of a very thin protecve coat.
This protecve coat is formed through the whole surface of the steel, blocking the acon
of external corrosive agents.
When the protecve coat is broken, the corrosion process begins, being possible to avoid
it by means of constant and adequate cleaning.
Cleaning must always be done immediately aer using the equipment. For such end, use
water, neutral soap or detergent, and clean the equipment with a so cloth or a nylon
sponge.
Then rinse it with plain running water, and dry immediately with a so cloth, this way
avoiding humidity on surfaces and especially on gaps. The rinsing and drying processes are
extremely important to prevent stains and corrosion from arising.
IMPORTANT
Acid soluons, salty soluons, disinfectants and some sterilizing soluons
(hypochlorites, tetravalent ammonia salts, iodine compounds, nitric acid and
others), must be AVOIDED, once it cannot remain for long in contact with the
stainless steel.
These substances aack the stainless steel due to the CHLORINE on its composion,
causing corrosion spots (ping). Even detergents used in domesc cleaning must not
remain in contact with the stainless steel longer than the necessary, being mandatory to
remove it with plain water and then dry the surface completely.
Use of abrasives:
Sponges or steel wool and carbon steel brushes, besides scratching the surface
and compromising the stainless steel protecon, leave parcles that rust and react
contaminang the stainless steel. That is why such products must not be used for cleaning
and sanizaon. Scrapings made with sharp instruments or similar must also be avoided.
Main substances that cause stainless steel corrosion:
Dust, grease, acid soluons such as vinegar, fruit juices, etc., saltern soluons (brine),
blood, detergents (except for the neutral ones), common steel parcles, residue of sponges
or common steel wool, and also other abrasives.

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4.1 Basic Operaon Procedures
4.1.1 Dangers
Some areas of the electric device have parts that are connected or have parts connected
to high voltage. These parts when touched may cause severe electrical shocks or even be
lethal.
Never touch manual commands such as switches, buons, turning keys and knobs with
your hands wearing wet clothes and/or wet shoes. By not following these instrucons
operator could be exposed to severe electrical shocks or even to a lethal situaon.
4.1.2 Warnings
* The operator has to be well familiar with the posion of ON/OFF Switch to make sure the
Switch is easy to be reached when necessary.
* Before any kind of maintenance, physically remove plug from the socket.
* Provide space for a comfortable operaon thus avoiding accidents.
* Water or oil spilled on the oor will turn it slippery and dangerous. Make sure the oor
is clean and dry.
* Before using any commands (switch, buons, lever), be sure it is the correct one. In case
of doubt, consult this manual.
* Never touch any manual commands (switch, buons, lever) unadvisedly.
* If any work is to be made by two or more persons, coordinaon signs will have to be
given for each operaon step. Every step of the operaon shall be taken only if a sign has
IMPORTANT
If any recommendaon is not applicable to your equipment, please ignore it.
4. General Safety Pracces
IMPORTANT
Any change in the protecon systems and safety devices will during operaon,
create serious risks to the operator physical integrity.
The following safety instrucons are addressed to both the operator of the machine as
well as the person in charge of maintenance.
The machine has to be delivered only in perfect condions of use by the Distributor to the
user. The user shall operate the machine only aer being well acquainted with the safety
procedures described in the present manual. READ THIS MANUAL WITH ATTENTION.

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been made and responded.
4.1.3 Advices
* In case of power shortage, immediately switch the machine o.
* Use recommended or equivalent lubricants, oils or greases.
* Avoid mechanical shocks, once they may cause damages or bad funconing.
* Avoid water, dirt or dust contact to the mechanical and electrical components of the
machine.
* DO NOT change the standard characteriscs of the machine.
* DO NOT remove, tear o or maculate any safety or idencaon labels stuck on the
machine. If any labels have been removed or are no longer legible, contact your nearest
dealer for replacement.
4.2 Safety Procedures and Notes before Switching the Machine ON
IMPORTANT
Carefully read ALL INSTRUCTIONS of this manual before turning the machine ON.
Be sure to well understand all the informaon contained in this manual. If you
have any queson contact your supervisor or your nearest Dealer.
4.2.1 Danger
An electric cable or electric wire with damaged jacket or bad insulaon might cause
electrical shocks as well as electrical leak. Before use, check the condions of all wires
and cables.
4.2.2 Advices
Be sure to well understand all the informaon contained in this manual. Every operaon
funcon or procedure has to be thoroughly clear.
Before using any commands (switch, buons, lever), be sure it is the correct one. In case
of doubt, consult this manual.
4.2.3 Precauons
The electric cable has to be compable with the power required by the machine.
Cables touching the oor or close to the machine need to be protected against short

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circuits.
The oil reservoirs have to be lled unl the indicated level. Check and rell if necessary.
4.3 Roune Inspecon
4.3.1 Advice
When checking the tension of the belts or chains, DO NOT insert your ngers between the
belts and the pulleys and nor between the chain and the gears.
4.3.2 Precauons
Check the motor and sliding or turning parts of the machine in case of abnormal noises.
Check the tension of the belts and chains and replace the set when belts or chains show
signs of wearing.
When checking the tension of belts or chains DO NOT insert your ngers between belts
and pulleys, nor between the chains and gears.
Check protecons and safety devices to make sure they are working properly.
4.4 Operaon
4.4.1 Warnings
Do not use the machine with long hair that could touch any part of the machine. This might
lead to a serious accident. Tie your hair up well and/or cover it with a scarf.
Only trained or skilled personnel shall operate this machine.
Never touch turning parts with your hands or any other way.
NEVER operate the machine without any original safety devices under perfect condions.
4.5 Aer Finishing The Work
4.5.1 Precauons
Always TURN THE MACHINE OFF before cleaning by removing the plug from the socket.
Never clean the machine unless it has come to a complete stop.
Put all the components back to their funconal posions before turning the machine ON
again.

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Check the level of oil.
Do NOT insert your ngers in between belts and pulleys nor chains and gears.
4.6 Maintenance
4.6.1 Danger
Any maintenance with the machine in working situaon is dangerous.
TURN IT OFF BY PULLING THE PLUG OFF THE SOCKET DURING MAINTENANCE.
IMPORTANT
Always remove the plug from the socket in any emergency situaon.
4.7 Warning
Electrical or mechanical maintenance has to be undertaken by qualied personnel.
The person in charge of maintenance has to be sure that the machine is under TOTAL
SAFETY condions when working.
5. Analyses and Problem Solving
5.1 Problems Causes and Soluons
The equipment has been designed to need minimum maintenance, however, some
performance failures may happen due mainly to natural worn out, caused by the use of
the Processor.
If some problems arise with your Processor check Table - 04 below where there are detailed
some possible soluons

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TABLE 04
PROBLEM CAUSES SOLUTIONS
The equipment does not
switch ON.
Wrong starng procedure.
Motor thermal protecon
turned ON.
Electricity shortage.
Problem with the electric circuit.
Read item 3.1 Starng.
Wait some minutes and try
again.
Check network.
Call Technical Assistance.
The equipment stops or slows
down when processing the
product.
The belt is sliding.
The safety device on the lid
contact is failing.
Problem with the electric motor.
Adjust the belt tension.
Call Technical Assistance.
The processed product
remains inside the equipment.
The expeller dish is missing.
O load throat obstructed.
Place the dish.
Clean the throat.
Irregular cut. Blunt blades or damaged
blades. Change the plate.
Burnt smell or smoke. Problem with the electric circuit. Call Technical Assistance.
Damaged cord. Problems with equipment
transportaon. Call Technical Assistance.
Abnormal noises. Problem with the bearings. Call Technical Assistance.