Sytech SY-PI250 User manual

Welcome
Thank you for purchasing the new Mincer SY-PI250. In order to fully benefit from this product please
read the following instructions carefully and store this user manual in a safe place for future reference.
General warnings
It is recommended that you carefully observe the precautions marked with the symbol ☞
- Read these instructions carefully as they contain important information about safe installation,
use, and maintenance. Keep this manual with care for future reference.
- After removing the packaging, and before using the appliance, make sure the appliance and all
the accessories are working well. If you have any doubt, do not use the appliance until you
consult a professionally qualified electrician.
- The packing materials (plastic bags, expanded polystyrene, nails, etc) should be kept away from
children since they are potential sources of danger.
- Before connecting the appliance, make sure the line voltage is correct. The voltage is indicated
on the back of the handle/motor unit (1).
- If the plug does not fit into the wall outlet, have the wall outlet replaced with another type by a
qualified electrician. He must also check that the cord is suitable for the power absorbed by the
appliance. In general, it is not advisable to use an adaptor, multiple sockets, or an extension
cord. If they are necessary, use only simple or multiple adaptors and extension cords that
conform to safety regulations, being careful not to exceed the load limits indicated on the
adaptor and the extension cord, and the maximum power indicated on the multiple adaptor.

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☞This appliance should only be used for the purpose for which it was made: processing food.
Any other use is considered improper and therefore dangerous. The manufacturer cannot be
held responsible for any damage deriving from improper, incorrect, or unreasonable uses.
- The use of any electrical appliance implies observance of certain fundamental rules. In
particular:
oDo not touch the appliance with wet or damp hands
oDo not use the appliance with bare feet
Do not pull on the electrical cord or the appliance to pull the plug out of the mains outlet
oDo not leave the appliance exposed to atmospheric conditions (rain, sun, etc.)
oDo not allow the appliance to be used by children or disabled persons without
surveillance.
- Before performing any cleaning or maintenance operation, disconnect the appliance from the
mains outlet by removing the plug from the socket or by switching off the electrical installation.
- If the appliance breaks down or functions improperly, shut it off and do not tamper with it.
Repairs must only be carried out by an after-sales centre authorized by the manufacturer.
Always insist of genuine spare parts.
- Non-compliance with what has been stated above could compromise the safety of the
appliance.
- If you decide not to use the appliance of this type anymore, it is recommended that you make it
inoperable by cutting off the mains cord after removing the plug from the mains outlet. You
should also render harmless those parts of the appliance that could be dangerous, especially for
children who might use an abandoned appliance as a toy.

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☞Installation must be performed according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Incorrect
installation could cause damage to person, animals and things, for which the manufacturer
cannot be held responsible.
- To avoid dangerous overheating, it is recommended that you unwind the electrical cord to its
entire length and that you use the appliance as recommended in “Precautions”.
- Do not leave the appliance connected when not in use. Remove the plug from the mains outlet
when the appliance is not used.
- Do not block openings, air intakes or heat outlets.
- If the electrical cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by an Authorized
Customer Service Centre since specialized tools are necessary.
Characteristics
Power voltage: - See the informational tag with the characteristics located on the bottom of the
appliance
Power absorption: - See the informational tag with the characteristics located on the bottom of the
appliance
Container bowl capacity: 150 grams of meat
Dimensions of the appliance (w x h): 110 x 230 cm

Parts of the SY-PI250
Description of the unit (Fig. A) (See Appendix)
1) Motor unit
2) Cover
2a) Cover lock/release
3) Blade group
4) Bowl
4a) Guide pin
5) Anti-slip base
6) Cord fastener
Description of the controls (Fig. A) (See Appendix)
7) On/off switch

Safety
Read these instructions carefully as they contain important information about safe installation, use and
maintenance. Keep this manual with care for future reference.
- Before using the appliance, make sure it is in perfect working order. The motor block (1), the lid
(2), the bowl (4) and the blade group (3) should not show any breaks or cracks. The sheath and
plug on the power cable must not show any cracks of breakages.
If the conditions described above are observed, immediately unplug the appliance from the
mains outlet and take it to an authorized service centre for necessary checking.
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☞This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for
their safety.
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☞Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
- For your personal safety, we suggest that you power the appliance by means of a deferential
switch (RCD), whose operating current does not exceed 30mA.
- Never immerse the motor unit (1) in water or other liquids
- After every use, carefully clean all the parts that come into contact with food by following the
advice and indications contained in the chapter “Cleaning”.
oDo not place food over 50° C in the bowl (4).
oDo not fill the container (4) beyond 2/3 of its capacity and/or in any case do not exceed
the quantities indicated in the instruction table.
oDo not mince hard foods (coffee, shells, dried legumes, cereals, sugar, bones, etc) or
frozen foods.

oNever turn on the appliance when it is empty.
- To avoid injuring yourself, never put your finger in the bowl (4) near the blade.
- To remove residues of food from the container (4) remove the blade block (3) first.
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☞After releasing the on/off button (7) wait for the blade to stop before removing the lid (2) of
the container (4).
- To avoid overheating the appliance, do not exceed the quantities and times indicated in the
table for each cycle. When you have finished using the appliance, let it cool down for at least 2
minutes before using it again. When you are working with large quantities, alternate work
periods with pauses.
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☞After each use disconnect the plug from the mains outlet.
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☞The blades are very sharp; handle them with care.
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☞Do not use the bowl (4) either in a microwave or normal oven.

Operation
When used for the first time, wash the bowl, the lid and the blade unit with hot water and normal
washing up liquid.
Rinse thoroughly and dry the parts before using them again. Before using, make sure that the bowl is
not broken and that there are no cracks.
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☞The blades are very sharp; handle them with great care.
For safety reasons, observe the following sequence when using the appliance:
- Place the blade group (3) on the guide pin (4a) of the container.
- Cut the food into small pieces before placing it in the bowl (4) observing the amounts indicated
in the “Amounts and times” table.
- Place the lid (2) on the bowl (4) and press the buttons (2a) while moving the bowl into position
until it catches (fig. “C1”).
- Place the motor block (1) on the cover (2) of the bowl (4) turning it slightly to connect the motor
pin with the blades.
- Connect the plug to the electrical socket, making certain that the mains power corresponds to
the indications on the tag on the back of the appliance
- While pressing on the motor block (1) of the lid (2) push the on/off switch (7) to operate the
appliance in a continuous or instantaneous manner until the desired result is achieved (fig. “D”).
- To stop the appliance, release the button and wait for the blades to stop. Then remove the plug
from the mains outlet, remove the cover (2) by pushing the buttons (2a), remove the blade
group (3), being careful not to cut yourself, and then remove the food from the bowl.

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☞The appliance will only operate if the motor block (1) placed on the lid (2) is pressed.
oDo not introduce liquids in amounts greater than 100 cc.
oDo not use particularly liquefied food (e.g. tomatoes) in quantities of more than 100 g.
- To remove the cover (2) press one of the two buttons (2a) and levering on the other lift the cover
until it unhooks (fig. “C2”).
Tips
- The amount of mincing depends on how long the appliance operates.
- To obtain a fine, homogenous mincing:
opress the button momentarily;
ocheck the degree of mincing at brief intervals;
oif necessary, scrape the food from the walls of the bowl (4) and move it towards the
centre with a spatula
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☞Do not put fingers in the bowl (4) with the blade unit present (3)
- If mincing is not sufficient after prolonged operation, replace the blades group (3).