DITTING KR 1203, KR 1403 Operating Instructions Manual

Operating Instructions

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KR 1203
KR 1403

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Contents

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1 General

1.1 Warranty information 3

1.2 Transfer declaration (for European Countries only) 4

1.3 General safety instructions 5

1.3.1 Information and safety symbols 6

2 Installation of coffee grinder

2.1 Description and installation of unit 6

2.2 How to use the coffee grinder 7

3 Care / Maintenance / Adjustment

3.1 Care and cleaning of the coffee grinder 8

3.2 Maintenance 10

3.3 Grinder calibration (adjustment) 10

3.3.1 Basic calibration 11

3.3.2 Changing the scale setting (customer setting) 12

3.4 Replacing the grinding discs 13

4 Trouble shooting / action

4.1 Action in event of problems 14

4.1.1 Possible malfunctions 14

4.2 Repairs 15

4.2.1 Unblocking the discharge tube 15

4.2.2 Unblocking the grinding unit 15

4.2.3 Circuit breaker (KR 1203) 16
Thermal protector (KR 1403) 16

5 Customer service 17

Operating Instructions

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1 General

Dear Customer,

We congratulate and thank you for purchasing a DITTING quality product. These operating
instructions have been prepared to simplify your use of the coffee grinder. They contain
information, advice and instructions for the best use of your unit.

1.1 Warranty information

ALTHOUGH YOUR COFFEE GRINDER IS DISTINGUISHED BY A HIGH QUALITY AND SAFETY
STANDARD, DAMAGE TO MATERIAL OR RISK OF INJURY CANNOT BE EXCLUDED IF
OPERATED INCORRECTLY, USED IMPROPERLY OR MISUSED.

THE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WILL THEREFORE FAMILIARISE YOU WITH CORRECT USE
OF THE COFFEE GRINDER AND ASSIST YOU TO AVOID WRONG OPERATIONS. IF THE
ENCLOSED INSTRUCTIONS ARE FOLLOWED EXACTLY, YOU WILL AVOID DANGERS,
REDUCE REPAIR AND DOWN TIMES AND INCREASE THE RELIABILITY AND SERVICE LIFE OF
YOUR UNIT.

TO ENSURE THAT YOU AND YOUR EMPLOYEES TAKE NOTICE OF THE CONTENTS OF THE
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, WE WOULD ASK YOU TO
COMPLETE THE TRANSFER DECLARATION PRINTED ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE, DETACH
THIS ALONG THE PERFORATION AND RETURN IT TO YOUR DEALER (FOR EUROPEAN
MARKET REQUIREMENT ONLY).

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1.2 Transfer declaration (for European Countries only)

To ensure transfer of the operating instructions to final consumers

Note: The following declaration should be completed by the dealer and the purchaser. The purchaser

undertakes to return this declaration to the dealer. The purchaser thereby certifies that the dealer has
drawn his attention to the contents of operating instructions no. 64419, in particular to the relevant
safety instructions for use of the machine.

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Transfer declaration

(1) Type Machine no.

(2) Address of customer

(3) The machine specified in (1) was purchased by me. The complete operating
instructions were handed to me with transfer of the machine.

_______________________ _______________________
Signature of customer Place / date

(4) Date of transfer

(5) Address of dealer/importer

__________________________
Company stamp/signature

(6) The machine was handed to the customer in accordance with the guidelines of
the manufacturer.

Company stamp/signature if not identical with (5)

_____________________________ _______________________
Signature of customer service- Date
specialist

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1.3 General safety instructions

• The operating instructions must be kept permanently at the place of operation of
the machine and if possible attached at the point of installation in the immediate
vicinity of the machine.

• The competent sales and service personnel must have read the operating
instructions before putting the coffee grinder into operation and be familiar with all
functions including action in the event of a fault.

• If customers themselves operate the machine, a notice must be placed clearly
visible in the immediate vicinity of the machine that customers must immediately
call the service personnel responsible in the event of a fault and not try to eliminate
the fault themselves by tampering with the machine.

• The machine must be placed in the sales areas so that the sales personnel
responsible can be reached by the customer without difficulty.

• Only original spare-parts must be used for repairs to the grinder. If spare-parts
from other manufacturers are used, the serviceability of the grinder may be
impaired. In addition, further injury to persons or material damage cannot be
excluded.

• The grinder should be installed out of reach of children. Children and users must
on no account reach into the openings or come into contact with electrical
components.

• Only original grinding discs sharpened by DITTING must be used.

• NEVER reach into the hopper opening while the machine is running.

• NEVER touch electrical components with conducting objects, such as needles,

pins, cutlery, etc. !

• The emission value referred to the workplace is 76 dB(A).

• The machine must be electrically protected by circuit breakers or fuses according

to the nameplate and the local regulations.

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1.3.1 Information and safety symbols

Two information symbols are used in these operating instructions to emphasise important
comments in the text:

Information
This symbol indicates information containing important data concerning

efficient use. Non-observance can lead to faults.

Safety
This symbol indicates information which if not observed can lead to danger to

persons and/or substantial material damage. The safety instructions must be
followed without fail.

2 Installation of coffee grinder

2.1 Description and installation of unit

The KR 1203/1403 coffee grinders are suitable for grinding various kinds of coffee. The
grinding fineness can be set from "Turkish fine" to "coarse" with an adjusting knob provided
with a scale. The KR 1203/1403 coffee grinders are suitable for use in medium-sized to
large food stores, coffee companies and roasting plants. The simple method of operation
enables customers to use the grinder themselves in self-service stores.

Hopper

Cover lid

Bag holding lever Adjusting knob

Discharge tube

Name plate
Bag vibrating plate (back side)

ON/OFF switch Circuit breaker
(1203 only)

The grinder must only be installed in dry areas!
Place the coffee grinder on a firm, level and non-slip base. Danger of tipping

and slipping on unstable surfaces. Before connecting the coffee grinder to the
mains supply, ensure that this supply corresponds with the data on the unit
nameplate.

The grinder comes pre-calibrated from the factory.