Robot Coupe Blixer 30 Service Manual

• Blixer

P.O. Box 16625, Jackson, MS 39236-6625

280 South Perkins St., Ridgeland, MS 39157

e-mail: robocoup@misnet.com - website: www.robotcoupeusa.com - Phone : 1-800-824-1646

SUMMARY

ENGLISH

WARRANTY

IMPORTANT WARNING

INTRODUCING THE NEW

EMULSIFIER-MIXER Blixer

• Blixer

SWITCHING ON THE MACHINE

• Advice on electrical connections

• Control panel

• Safety indicator lights

ASSEMBLY

WIPER ASSEMBLY

HELPFUL TIPS

• Emptying the bowl

30 • Blixer®45 • Blixer®60

EXAMPLES OF USE

CLEANING

MAINTENANCE

• Blades

• Shaft seals

• Replacement of motor shaft seal

• Bowl seal

• Dismantling the blade assembly

• Lid seal

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Bowl capacities

• Weight

• Dimensions

• Installation

• Noise level

• Electrical data

• Blade assembly

MAXIMUM PROCESSING CAPACITIES

ASSEMBLING AND USE OF THE BLADE ASSEMBLY

• Assembling the 2-blade assembly

SAFETY

TECHNICAL DATA

• Before Starting

• Exploded views

• Electrical and wiring diagrams

ROBOT COUPE U.S.A., INC. LIMITED WARRANTY

280 South Perkins St., Ridgeland, MS 39157

e-mail: robocoup@misnet.com - website: www.robotcoupeusa.com - Phone : 1-800-824-1646

YOUR NEW ROBOT COUPE PRODUCT IS WARRANTED TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE.

This LIMITED WARRANTY is against defects in the material and/or workmanship, and includes labor for replacement of defective parts, provided repairs are performed by an authorized service agency (see attached list).

The Customer must inform the Service Agency of the possibility of warranty coverage and provide a copy of the dated sales or delivery receipt BEFORE WARRANTY REPAIRS ARE BEGUN.

Replacement parts and accessories are warranted for ninety (90) days from the date of purchase when purchased separately and will be verified by dated sales receipt OR packing slip which lists that item.

All parts or accessories replaced under warranty must be returned to the Service Agency.

THE FOLLOWING ARE NOT COVERED BY THE ROBOT COUPE U.S.A. INC LIMITED WARRANTY:

Damage caused by abuse, misuse, drop-

1 -

ping, or other similar damage caused by or resulting from failure to follow assembly, operating, cleaning, user maintenance or storage instructions.

2 - Labor to sharpen and/or replacements for

blades that have become blunt, chipped or worn after a normal or excessive period of use.

3 - Materials or labor to replace or repair scrat-

ched, stained, chipped, pitted, dented or discolored surfaces, blades, knives, attachments or accessories.

4 - Any alteration, addition, or repair that has

not been carried out by the company or an approved service agency.

5 - Transportation of the appliance to or from

an approved service agency.

6 - Labor charges to install or test new

attachments or accessories (i.e., bowls, plates, blades, attachments), which have been replaced for any reason.

7 - The cost of changing direction-of-rotation of

three-phase electric motors (Installer is responsible).

8 - SHIPPING DAMAGES. Visible and/or

hidden damage is the responsibility of the freight carrier. The consignee must inform the carrier and consignor immediately, or upon discovery in the case of hidden defects.

KEEP ALL ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND PACKING MATERIALS FOR CARRIER INSPECTION.

Neither ROBOT COUPE U.S.A., INC. nor its affiliated companies or any of its distributors, directors, agents, employees, or insurers will be liable for indirect damage, losses, or expenses linked to the appliance or the inability to use it.

The ROBOT COUPE U.S.A., INC. warranty is given expressly and in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied, for merchantability and for fitness toward a particular purpose and constitutes the only warranty made by ROBOT COUPE U.S.A., INC..

WARNING

IMPORTANT WARNING

KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS

IN A SAFE PLACE

WARNING: In order to limit accidents such as electric shocks, personal injury or fire, and in order to limit material damage due to misuse of the appliance, please read these instructions carefully and follow them strictly. Reading the operating instructions will help you get to know your appliance and enable you to use the equipment correctly. The operation manual should be kept within easy access to all users for reference and should be read completely by all first time users of the machine.

ENGLISH

UNPACKING

• Carefully remove the equipment from the packaging and take out all the boxes or packets containing attachments or specific items.

• WARNING-some of the parts are very sharp e. g. blades … etc.

INSTALLATION

• Install your machine on a stable solid base.

CONNECTION

• Always check that your power supply corresponds to that indicated on the serial number plate and that it is properly sized.

HANDLING

• Always wear cut-resistant gloves when handling the cutting blades.

ASSEMBLY PROCEDURES

• Follow the various assembly procedures carefully (see page 7) and make sure that all the attachments are correctly positioned.

USE

• Do not open the bowl lid until the blades have come to a complete stop.

• Never tamper with or defeat the purpose of the locking and safety systems.

• Never put a hand or nonfood object into the bowl.

• Do not overload the machine.

• The blades are sharp. Wear cut-resistant gloves when handling the blades.

CLEANING

• Always unplug your appliance before cleaning.

• Always clean the appliance and attachments at the end of each use.

• For parts made of aluminum alloys, use cleaning detergents suitable for aluminum. Presently, there are no aluminum alloys on the surface of the machine.

• Do not spray or pressure-wash the machine.

• For plastic parts, do not use detergents that are

too alkaline (i.e., containing too much caustic soda

or ammonia…).

MAINTENANCE

• Always unplug the appliance before servicing.

• Check the seals regularly and ensure that the

safety devices are in good working order.

• It is particularly important to maintain and check

the attachments since certain products contain cor-

rosive agents e.g. citric acid.

• NOTICE

power cord or plug has been damaged. If the

machine fails to operate as described in this

manual, or if the machine malfunctions in any way,

remove the machine from use and have it serviced.

Additionally, discard all food processed at the time

of the malfunction.

•Contact your local ROBOT-COUPE Authorized

Service Agency if something appears to be wrong.

: Never operate the appliance if the

INTRODUCING THE NEW

EMULSIFIER-MIXER Blixer Blixer

23 • Blixer®30

45 • Blixer®60

SWITCHING ON

THE MACHINE

• ADVICE ON ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

ROBOT-COUPE has developed a new concept in

food processing equipment: the Blixer

The Blixer®combines the features of two well-known appliances: the cutter and the blender-mixer.

The Blixer

is perfectly geared to professional needs. It can perform any number of tasks which you will soon discover as you use it.

The Blixer

will make it easy to prepare mixed liquid or semi-liquid, raw or cooked meals.

The Blixer

runs at two speeds: 1.800 and 3.600 rpm.

Thanks to your appliance's simple design, all components requiring frequent handling for maintenance or cleaning can be fitted and removed with the greatest of ease.

For optimum convenience, this manual describes the various assembly operations on a step-by-step basis.

It places special emphasis on explaining the various actions that cause the motor to stop, as the appliance is equipped with safety devices which prevent access to the blade assembly until it has come to a complete standstill.

The wiring must be installed by a qualified electrician.

Before plugging your appliance in, check that your power supply voltage is the same as that indicated

on the rating plate. If your appliance is not connected to the mains via

a plug and socket, it must be connected to an electrical disconnect switch that can be padlocked.

RISK OF ELECTROCUTION

• The machine must be grounded electrically.

• The appliance is only insulated from the mains supply when it is unplugged.

With the blade removed and the bowl empty, turn on the machine. The shaft should rotate in a counterclockwise direction.

CHANGING MOTOR ROTATION REQUIRES A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN

This manual contains important information designed to help you get the most out of your vertical cutter-mixer.

We therefore recommend that you read the manual carefully before using your appliance.

We have also included examples of a few processing tasks to help you get the feel of your new appliance and appreciate the full range of its many useful features.

Control panel

Transparent lid

Locking catch

Lid support arm

Handle

Bowl

Tilting lever

Motor unit

Wheels

Stainless-steel frame

Appliances are designed to operate on a

208-240 Volt, 60 Hz,

3 Phase power supply.

• CONTROL PANEL

Timer display screen

Buttons for setting timer

“Off” button

“On” button Low speed (1.800 rpm)

“On” button High speed (3.600 rpm)

Pulse control button Low speed (1.800 rpm)

• SAFETY INDICATOR LIGHTS

For models Blixer® 23 • 30 • 45 • 60 :

• The orange light comes on when the appliance is plugged in. If none of the lights come on, this either

means that the appliance is not plugged in properly or that one of the safety devices is not activated.

• 2 green lights indicate that the appliance is ready for use (see starting procedure on page 6).

• The red light is a motor temperature indicator. When it comes on, it means that the motor has reached a temperature of 120° C and may shortly stop to avoid overheating. This allows you to stop your processing task and avoid possible motor damage. It is best to wait until the red light has gone out before resuming your task.

• In case of motor thermal overload, the red and orange lights will stay on until the motor has cooled down. The machine will not start while the orange light is on.

• In case of overload trip, the motor stops and only the orange light is on. After the automatic resetting of the overload device, the orange light turns off, both green lights switch on and the machine can be restarted.

ASSEMBLY

1) Notice the lip on the bowl. On one side, directly over one of the handles, the lip extends straight out rather than being curled. This feature is for pouring and should be to your left as you place the bowl onto the machine.

Facing the tilting lever end of the machine, lower the bowl over the motor shaft until it rests on the top surface of the motor unit. Turn the bowl handles in a clockwise direction about 45° as shown until you feel it drop down a bit. Once you feel the bowl bottomout, turn it back in a counterclockwise direction until it comes to a complete stop and feels tight and stable. When viewed from the tilting lever end, the handles should be directly to your left and right. The bottom of the bowl should be parallel with the top surface of the motor unit.

2) Before you continue, make sure the bowl is in the upright position. Check the locking lever. It should be rotated to the right (as you are facing the locking lever end of the machine) and pressed down, locking the bowl in the upright position.

DANGER : RISK OF INJURY

The blades are extremely sharp. For this reason, always make sure you have

removed the blade assembly before doing any job inside the bowl, such as cleaning or emptying.

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3) Place the blade assembly on the motor shaft. Then lower it to the bottom of the bowl by rotating it.

Always check that the blade assembly is correctly

positioned at the bottom of the bowl before placing

the ingredients you wish to process in the bowl.

4) Position the lid in the space provided in the lid support arm, then rotate it 90° to lock it into position.

5) To close the lid, fit the locking catch over the edge of the bowl and push the handle down. The appliance is now ready for use. The green lights should be on.

If the safety indicator lights do not become green, check all the assembly procedures according to page 41.

Maximum

processing

capacities

Liquids at

low speed

Blixer

23 30 45 60

9 9 13 13

to to to to

34 Lbs 44 Lbs 66 Lbs 100 Lbs

16 21 31 42

WIPER ASSEMBLY

Assembly :

• Remove the lid from the machine and place it on a table or level surface.

• Place the guild 3 (with the flared end up) into the cone shaped opening and push down firmly with both thumbs, until the bottom is level with the underside of the lid.

• Put the lid back on the machine, and ,with the lid open, insert 4 through the underside of the lid.

• Screw the nut number 2 onto number 4 as tight as possible.

• Assemble the handle number 1 into the nut number 2 to turn the wiper assembly.

Aftercare :

• The lid scraper 5, the ring 6 and the flexible wiper 7 must be regularly inspected to ensure that they

are still working properly. If these parts become worn, they should be replaced.

Warning !

The arm should only be operated in a clockwise direction. The arm will only rotate

turn in the

counterclockwise direction NEVER FORCE THE ARM IN THE COUNTERCLOCK-

WISE DIRECTION. Leave the handle 1 in the ar

m while using the appliance in order keep the nut from working loose.

HELPFUL TIPS

• EMPTYING THE BOWL

1) Open the lid by freeing the locking handle. Release the tilting lever by raising it.

2) Depending on the product, it may be possible to remove the blade assembly before tilting the bowl. If it is not practical to remove it, hold the blade assembly down with one hand while tilting the bowl with the other.

CAUTION: It is advisable to wear cut-resistant gloves when handling the blades.

• BLADE ASSEMBLIES

In order to minimize vibration and to ensure optimum cutting quality, Robot Coupe has developed a new patented blade design.

Fine serrated edge for all blending tasks and smooth or fine-textured preparations.

The standard blixer blade assembly.

To obtain the best results, it is important to get the spacing between the blades right and to take into account the maximum processing capacities (see table).

MAXIMUM PROCESSING CAPACITIES

The maximum processing capacities are given in the table below.

3) With a receptacle in place, tilt and empty the bowl.

ASSEMBLING AND USE OF THE BLADE ASSEMBLY

Locking nut

Wide spacer

Blade

Locking spacer

Narrow spacer

Blade shaft

POSITION 1: With spacer between lower blade and blade shaft. FITTING: • Fit the blades and spacers so that they are the right distance apart, according to the:

- type

- weight and

- volume of the foodstuffs to be processed.

POSITION 2: No spacer between lower blade and blade shaft.

• For fine chopping and emulsions.

DISMANTLING : • Unscrew the locking nut

• Remove the spacers.

EXAMPLES OF USE

The Blixer®will enable you to perform all your cutting tasks in minimum time. We recommend therefore, that you keep a close eye on the mixture in order to obtain the desired results.

HOSPITAL USES:

SPOON FEEDING

• Minced foods: meat, fish

etc

. • Vegetable purees

• Mousses: vegetables, fish

etc

. • Compotes of stewed fruit

SEMI-LIQUID FEEDING

This simply entails diluting spoon-feeding preparations:

• Minced meat + gravy • Puree + liquid (broth, milk.

etc

• Soups / creamed soups • Fruit compotes + syrup or water

LIQUID FEEDING (for use via tubes)

• Soups and any preparations that can be liquidized.

DELICATESSEN USES:

• Butter mixtures: snail butter, salmon butter, anchovie butter…

• Sauces: green sauce, mayonnaise, remoulade, ailloli, emulsi- fied sauces with tomatoes, cream, parsley…

• Vegetable mousses.

• Grinding: lobster, scampi, seashells...

PHARMACEUTICAL AND CHEMICAL

LABORATORY USES:

• Grinding: herbs, seeds, powders, tablets....

• Mixing: homogeneization of creams, ointments, mixed compo- nents, varied ingredients...

• ASSEMBLING THE 2-BLADE ASSEMBLY:

blade assembly (top view)

Position 1

Correct positioning of

180°

Position 2

ENGLISH

CLEANING

WARNING

UNPLUG THE APPLIANCE BEFORE CLEANING. WEAR CUT-RESISTANT GLOVES WHEN HANDLING THE BLADE ASSEMBLY.

All parts that come into contact with food are easy to remove and clean. Failure to keep the machine clean can result in tainted food, high repair costs, and shortened machine life. Follow the cleaning instructions detailed below, or clean according to local Health Department Regulations.

Pre-rinse the attachments before washing to remove any bulk food on the parts. A stiff bristle brush or power sprayer faucet attachment is effective in knocking the food out of the crevices of the attachments as a pre-rinse procedure. Follow the instructions below for individual parts.

CLEANING THE BLADE ASSEMBLY

For the purpose of sanitation, the blades must be disassembled (see the maintenance section for instructions) and cleaned at the end of each prep session or three times a day. The blade assembly should be completely disassembled before washing. The blade assembly can be washed in a dish machine or three-tank system pot sink. The washer should have an industry-standard wash, rinse, and sanitization cycle. Allow the parts to air-dry after sanitizing. Apply a little food-grade oil or grease to the threads on the top locking nut before reassembly.

CLEANING THE BOWL

Wash the bowl in a dish machine or three-tank system pot sink. The washer should have an industrystandard wash, rinse, and sanitization cycle. Allow the bowl to air-dry after sanitizing and before reassembly.

CLEANING THE LID

Wash the lid by hand in a three-tank system pot sink. The high temperatures of dish machines can shorten the life of plastics. Wash the lid with a detergent suitable for cleaning plastic parts. Allow the lid to air-dry after sanitizing and before reassembly.

CLEANING THE EXTERIOR FRAME AND HOUSING

Always unplug the machine before cleaning. Do not pressure-wash the machine. Use a cloth dampened with a soapy-water solution to wipe down the exterior.

CLEANING THE SEALS

The seals under the bowl protect the motor and seal the bottom of the bowl. Clean the seals with a soapy-water solution. If necessary, use a small brush to help loosen food particles. After cleaning, lubricate the seals with a food-grade grease or oil.

IMPORTANT

Like the bowl and lid, the blade assembly should also be removed for cleaning after use.

Always dry all the metal parts carefully, especially the blades, to avoid oxidization.

When you are not using your appliance, keep the lid open and do not leave the bowl in the locked position (this will prevent the seals from becoming worn).

IMPORTANT

Check that your detergent is suitable for cleaning the plastic parts. Certain washing agents are too alkaline (e.g. high levels of caustic soda or ammonia) and totally incompatible with certain types of plastic, causing them to deteriorate rapidly.

MAINTENANCE

• BLADES

Wear cut-resistant gloves when handling the blade assembly.

The blades do not need to be razor sharp to provide a quality cut. However, they will need sharpening from time to time. Use the honing stone shipped with the machine, or have the blades sharpened professionally if you prefer. If they become too worn to sharpen, replacement blades are available.

• SHAFT SEALS

The watertighness is achieved by a sealing socket that holds two shaft seals, a stainless steel deflector with integrated V-ring (upperside) and an O-ring (lowerside).

To ensure that the motor remains totally watertight, it is advisable to check the seals for wear once a month, and replace them if necessary.

When the seals are worn, liquid may first run into the bearings, then reach the motor. If this happens, the seals, the bearings and even the motor may have to be replaced. The seals are easy to replace without having to remove the motor, so you are strongly advised to keep an eye on their state of wear.

• REPLACEMENT OF MOTOR SHAFT SEAL

1) Tools needed 2) Remove the

bowl

3) Remove the bowl seal

Blixer®45 / 60

- Place the blade stop on the motor shaft.

- Put the blade assembly back in position.

- Loosen the top locking nut with the provided tool, turning it counterclockwise.

ENGLISH

- Dismantle the blade assembly by hand.

4) Unscrew the 3 bolts

7) Socket and top seal are free

5) Remove bolts and washers

8) Replace shaft seals

Blixer®45 / 60

6) Put the bowl

back on and pull up

5 4 3

9) 5 to 3 in

reverse order

13) Remove 1 mm thick washer

14) Attach the bowl with the pouring lip on the

15) It’s done !

left hand side.

• BOWL SEAL

The bowl seal, located between the bowl and the bushing, ensures that the bowl remains watertight. This sealing part must be regulary lubricated with food-grade oil and be changed. Check it monthly for signs of wear, as the watertightness of the bowl depends on it.

In order to make it easier for you to clean your appliance, the bowl sealing assembly is located on the underside of the bowl.

As a result, a small area here may fill up with foodstuff, though it will empty itself when the bowl is released.

• DISMANTLING THE BLADE ASSEMBLY

WEAR CUT-RESISTANT GLOVES WHEN HANDLING THE BLADES

- To reassemble the blades, follow these instructions in the reverse order. Also, refer to the illustrations on page 9.

- Make sure you tighten the top locking nut

firmly so that the blade assembly will not come apart.

• LID SEAL

The lid is designed to be completely watertight within the limits set out on page 9 (see examples of use). In order to ensure that it remains that way, you may have to change the seal occasionally, depending on how regularly you use your machine.

If you do not use your machine regularly, we recommend that you leave the lid open when it is not in use.

SEAL REPLACEMENT

10) Replace

shaft top seal, place it on shaft chamfer

11) Place 1 mm thick washer

12) Push down blade assy, stop when hits motor shaft

- For the purpose of sanitation, the blades should be disassembled

Blade stop

and cleaned following each meals prepara-

tion, or at least three times a day.

- Remove the blade assembly.

- Remove the bowl.

1-With the lid in the open position, turn it 1/4in either direction. Then, lift the lid up and out of the slot in the holding bracket.

2- Put the lid upside down on top of the bowl.

• INSTALLATION

We recommend that you install your vertical cutter-mixer on a flat, stable surface.

• NOISE LEVEL

The equivalent continuous sound pressure level when running these appliances empty is less than 70 dB (A).

• ELECTRICAL DATA

Three-phase machine.

NOTE

Model

Motor

Blixer

Minimum branch *

circuit protection

required (A)

Rated

current

(Amp)

Rated power

(watts)

Speed (rpm)

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

In order to obtain good results when mincing meat, grinding and kneading, do not fill the bowl over half full.

• BOWL CAPACITIES

Blixer®23: 24 quarts Blixer

30: 31 quarts

Blixer

45: 47 quarts

Blixer

60: 63 quarts

• WEIGHT (lbs)

Net weight Gross weight

Blixer

23 / Blixer®30 : 223 289

Blixer

45 : 305 364

Blixer

60 : 331 390

• DIMENSIONS (in inches)

208-240 V/60Hz/3ph

1800 3700 16,0 3600 4500 18,2

208-240 V/60Hz/3ph

1800 4400 18,6 3600 5400 23,1

208-240 V/60Hz/3ph

1800 7000 27,0 3600 10000 35,0

208-240 V/60Hz/3ph

1800 8400 32,5 3600 12000 45,0

* Recommendation only, local electrical codes must be followed if

applicable.

When the appliance is switched on, the current is several times greater than the rated current.

“The starting current of appliances must be taken into account when determining the conductor gauge and choosing the overcurrent protective devices to prevent excessive voltage drops during the starting phase and unexpected protective device tripping.”

A protective device dedicated to AC induction motor must be used. See recommended size in the table above. In every case, you must comply with the legislation currently in force.

Blixer

23 30 45 60

/449 1/455 1/455 1/

12 3/414 1/415 3/417 3/

23 3/423 3/423 3/423 3/

23 1/423 1/425 1/425 1/

64 64 71 71 3/

31 1/431 1/234 1/434 1/

27 3/428 1/230 32

A B C D

E F

3 - Install the seal with the

seam (where the two ends are joined) on the hinged side of the lid. The inner portion of the seal is grooved to fit the corresponding raised rim on the lid.

4 5

6 7

4 to 7 - Begin installing the seal on the hinged side of

the lid, pressing down on the inner portion of the seal and working your way along each side, until the seal is completely installed.

8 - Put the lid back in the bracket, and give it a

turn.

SAFETY

These appliances are fitted with four interlocking devices.

The machine can be started only if the following conditions are achieved:

- The bowl is locked in the right angular position,

- The bowl and the motor are in vertical position,

- The lid is locked on its support in the correct angular position,

- The lid is closed on the bowl.

Caution: Allow product circulation to stop before opening the lid.

These models are also fitted with a thermal protection system (with automatic reset) which stops the motor

if it is overloaded. A red warning light signals that the machine is becoming too hot and is about to stop.

If this happens, wait until the appliance has cooled down before switching it back on (the orange light will switch off and the green lights will switch on again).

ENGLISH

WARNING

The blades are extremely sharp. Handle with care.

REMEMBER

Never try to override the locking and safety systems.

Never insert a nonfood object into the container where the food is being processed.

Never push the ingredients down with your hand. Do not overload the appliance.

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