starts to flash to show that it is on standby. The
time and speed settings are still saved. After 3
minutes, or if the "off" button is pressed again,
the machine loses those settings and is reset.
Pulse (9)
Motor off
PLS. NOTE: Some vegetable preparation
machines have an emergency stop button.
This must be unlocked before starting the
machine.
Operation
When the CA-301 is connected the "Display" (1)
has two lines in the centre (standby). When you fit
the "Vegetable Cutter" attachment, "CA" appears
on the display for 2 seconds. If you fit the
"Cutter" attachment "CU" appears for 3 seconds.
This shows that the control board has identified
the attachment. Then, speed 1 is displayed.
- Speed Control: The "Speed" pilot light (2) switches
on. There are 1 to 5 speed settings available.
- Energy saving: If the machine is stopped and
no button is pressed on the display for 5
minutes, it switches off and only a dot is
displayed. Press any button to switch it on
again.
START-UP
WARNING: Before using the machine for the
first time, clean the area in contact with food
with (lukewarm) soapy water, rinse and
leave to dry.
Handle the discs (A) and vegetable cutter
grids (B) very carefully because they have
very sharp edges.
To fit the attachments, unplug the CA from
the mains.
"Vegetable Cutter" operating mode:
· With the bayonet mechanism (Y) open (R), fit
the "Vegetable Cutter" attachment on the
motor block so that the three attachment lugs
are inserted in the quick-connect mechanism
holes. Close (Z) the bayonet mechanism (Y)
to lock the attachment on the motor block.
· In the CA-301VV and CA-401 the hinged lid (J)
must be positioned as indicated in the
illustrations, being fixed with the pin (O).
· In the CA-301VV the pusher plate (M) must be
positioned as indicated in the illustrations,
being fixed with the pin (N).
· In the CA-301VV and CA-401VV, if the header
is to be used it must be positioned as indicated
in the illustrations, being fixed with the pin (O).
Fitting discs (A) and grids (B).
- Release the lock (I), and open the hinged lid
(J).
- Fit the ejector (C) in its housing at the trailing
edge.
- The grid (B) is inserted in the top lid (D) pocket
at the right time during the process.
- Fit a disc (A) on the trailing axle. Insert the disc
(A) in the axle and rotate it clockwise until it
slots into place.
- In the case of the CA-401VV, screw the bit (Q)
or mixer (R) into the trailing axle depending on
the product being chopped.
- Lower the hinged lid (J) and apply the lock (I).
With the hinged lid (J) closed and the pusher plate
(M) down, if you press "On" (7) the motor starts.
With the motor stopped, the hinged lid (J) closed
and the pusher plate (M) up, if you press "On" (7)
the display start flashing indicating that the machine
is prepared to start, when the pusher plate is
lowered (M) the motor starts.
With the motor on, if you lift the pusher plate (M)
the motor stops. When you lower the pusher
plate (M), the motor re-starts automatically. If
the pusher plate (M) has not lowered in 30
seconds, the "On" button (7) must be pressed
again to start the machine.
With the motor on, if the hinged lid (J) is opened
the motor stops. When the hinged lid (J) is closed,
the "On" button (7) needs to be pressed again to
start the machine.
If the machine is left running with the pusher
plate (M) down, after 30 minutes the machine
stops automatically.
Operation with standard feed hopper (J) and
pusher plate (M). CA-301VV.
- The mallet (L) must be housed and locked. To
do so, rotate it anti-clockwise.
- Start the vegetable preparation machine.
- Lift the pusher plate (M). The motor stops.
- Add the products to the standard hopper (J).
- When you start to lower the pusher plate (M)
the motor starts and the cutting process
begins. Feed the product while gently lowering
the pusher plate (M). Repeat the process
several times.
- Press "Stop" (8) to finish.
WARNING: Applying too much force on the
pusher plate (M) could damage the product
and strain the motor.
Operation with standard feed hopper (K) and
pusher plate (M) in CA-401VV.
- The mallet (L) must be housed and locked. To
do so, rotate it anti-clockwise.
- Start the vegetable preparation machine.
- Lift the pusher plate (M) and rotate it anti-
clockwise to clear the standard hopper (K) feed
chute. The pusher plate (M) can be left resting
on the pusher support (M). The motor stops.
- Add the products to the standard hopper (K).
- When the pusher plate (M) is rotated clockwise
the motor starts and the cutting process begins.
Feed the product while gently lowering the pusher
plate (M). Repeat the process several times.
- Press "Stop" (4) to finish.
ATTENTION: Excessive clamping force on
the lever (M) can damage the product and
force the motor excessively.
Operation with cylinder hopper (L) (CA-
301VV and CA-401VV).
This Ø55mm hopper is used to cut long, cylinder-
shaped vegetables, such as carrot, chicory,
cucumber, etc.
- Start the vegetable preparation machine.
- Unlock the mallet (L) by rotating it clockwise.
- Feed the vegetables through the hole and
push them gently using the mallet (L). Repeat
the process several times.
- Press "Stop" (8) to finish.
IMPORTANT: When the cylinder hopper is not
in use, leave the mallet (L) inside the hopper.
Operation of the CA-301VV, CA-401VV with
header.
- The pipe manifold must be mounted and locked.
- Start up the cutting machine.
- Gradually introduce the products via the top
holes in the header. After 30 minutes the cutting
machine stops automatically. If you wish to
continue working press "On" again.
- Press "Off" (4) when finishing production.
CLEANING
WARNING: Disconnect the CA from the mains
before handing any internal components.
Handle the discs (A), grids (B) and blade set
(T) very carefully because they have very
sharp edges.
You must dismantle and clean the machine
at the end of the day or each time you use a
different product or attachment.
Any components in contact with the food
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