Mahlkönig Costa Rica Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

Costa Rica

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Dear Customer,

with the “Costa Rica“ you have purchased a grinder with an integrated
grater in the well-known MAHLKÖNIG quality.

Our over 80 years of experience in the production and development of
grinders have helped us to develop a new product in the MAHLKÖNIG
company.

As usual, this new product guarantees top-quality by grinding of all
types of coffee, spices and grains as well as grating cheese, nuts etc..

Before putting the device into service, please read these operating in­structions including the safety instructions carefully and observe them
at all times. Also instruct your personnel accordingly.

Enclosed you will fi nd many useful tips that will make it easier for you
to use the grinder. Keep these operating instructions in a safe, easily ac­cessible location. In case of any unclear points or additionally required
information, please contact your local dealer or us directly as the manu­facturer.

MAHLKÖNIG GmbH & Co. KG

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Table of Contents

1. Safety 4

1.1 Symbols 4

1.2 Safety Instructions 4

1.3 Purpose of Use 5

1.4 User Requirements 5

2. Technical Data 5

3. Description 6

4. Safety Devices 7

5. Setting Up and Basic Adjustment 7

5.1 Setting-up area 7

5.2 Installation 7

6. Operation 8

6.1 Operating instructions for the grinder 8

6.2 Operating instructions for the grater 8

7. Operating Faults 9

9. Cleaning 11

9.1 Cleaning with GRINDZ™ Grinder Cleaner 11

9.2 Cleaning of the Grinder Casing 11

9.3 Cleaning of the Grinding Mechanism 11

9.3 Cleaning of the Grater 12

10. Grinding Disc Replacement 13

11. Exchanging the Grater Basket 13

12. Maintenance and Repair 14

13. Spare Parts 14

14. Certifi cate 14

15. Warranty 15

8. Grind Adjustment 10

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1. Safety

Please read and observe the following operating in­structions carefully. Non-observance can result in
damage to the device as well as in health-threaten­ing risks for the user.

1.1 Symbols

The following two symbols are used in this manual of operating instruc­tions:

Safety instruction:

In case of non-observance, extreme risk of accidents
exists.

General instruction:

In case of non-observance, the device can become
damaged or optimum operation not be guaranteed.

1.2 Safety Instructions

The grinder you have purchased is only allowed to be used to grind the
material for which the grinder has been designed. Please compare the
information on the rating plate with the title page. Ground material is
never allowed to be fi lled into the grinder’s hopper.

Do not carry out any modifi cations or changes on the grinder. In case of
non-observance, the manufacturer shall be liable for resulting damage
in no case whatsoever.

Never operate the grinder in moist or, even worse, in wet surroundings.

Never put your fi ngers or objects into the rotating grinding mechanism
underneath the coffee bean container.

Always pull the power supply plug out of the outlet before carrying out
any maintenance or cleaning work on the device.

Never put the device into service with a defective power supply cable.
Check the device regularly for any signs of damage on the power supply
cable, plug, fi nger protector, etc.

Any repairs that may be required are only allowed to be carried out by
experts. Please contact an authorised customer service centre, your local
dealer or us directly as the manufacturer.

Do not exceed the permissible maximum operating period of 40 min­utes. Afterwards, allow the motor to cool down for approx. 30–40 min­utes.

When unpacking the device, please check to determine whether the
power supply voltage (volts) corresponds to the device voltage on the
rating plate.

Children do not recognise the risks that may arise when handling electri­cal devices; therefore never leave children alone with electrical devices
without proper supervision.

Never immerse the device in water and do not oper­ate it with wet hands.

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2. Technical Data

1.3 Purpose of Use

The grinder you have purchased, “Costa Rica (MR32K)”, is only allowed to
be used to grind the material for which the grinder has been designed.
Never use the grinder to grind any other products or objects.

As there are a number of grater baskets for the grater, only grate prod­ucts for which the grater baskets have been designed. There are grater
baskets for all types of nuts and cheeses.

1.4 User Requirements

No special requirements are specifi ed for the users of this grinder/grater.
It is, however, assumed that this manual of operating instructions has
been carefully read and understood and that all instructions provided in
this manual will be observed. In addition, working with the device on a
safety-conscious basis is also expected.

Description Costa Rica
(MR32 K)

Voltage / Frequency / Phases 220-240V / 50/60Hz
Motor rotations
@ 50 Hz 1400 U/min.
@ 60 Hz 1700 U/min.
Sound emission
Idle operation 65 dB
Grinding* 85 dB
Pre-fuse (building) 16A-slow
Current overload protection
220 - 240 V 5 A T
Permissible max. operating
time of the grinder 40 min.
Dimensions in mm W 300, H 620, D 560
Net weight 32 kg (70.5 lbs)
Hopper capacity* appr. 500 g (1.1 lbs)

* values depend on grinding material

(Please ask the manufacturer or dealer for technical data on other voltages and frequencies.)

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