Gratì Professional 0445 - Electric grater ARIETE - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Electric grater
Brand	Ariete
Model	Gratì Professional 0445
Main uses	Grate cheese, bread, dried fruits, chocolate; crush ice (with included accessory)
Included accessories	Hopper, rubber pusher, grating roller, ice crushing roller, ice crushing accessory, container with lid
Container capacity	Not specified (service container)
Power supply	Mains (power cord with plug)
Power	Not specified
Maximum continuous use time	5 minutes, then cool to room temperature
Materials	Plastic, metal blades
Safety	Automatic stop if lid opened; operates only if container, hopper and lid are correctly inserted
Cleaning	Removable parts (rollers, hopper, pusher, container, lid) dishwasher safe (top rack); wipe body with a damp cloth
Maintenance	Do not immerse motor body, plug or cord; store in a dry place
Weight	Not specified
Dimensions	Not specified
Warranty	Compliant with EU directives; repair by Ariete authorized service center
Usage	Household use only, not for commercial or industrial use

Frequently Asked Questions - Gratì Professional 0445 ARIETE

How to use the Ariete Gratì Professional 0445 electric grater?

Cut the cheese into pieces, remove the rind, place them in the hopper. Plug in the appliance, lower the lever with your right hand applying slight pressure, then press the start button with your left hand. Always use the pusher to insert the food.

What foods can be grated with this appliance?

You can grate hard cheese (like Parmesan), bread, dried fruits (without shells), chocolate (cut into pieces and frozen for 1 hour) and crush ice with the provided accessory. Avoid soft or over-ripe cheeses, too dry bread.

Can you crush ice with this appliance?

Yes, thanks to the ice crushing accessory. Replace the grating roller with the ice crushing roller and install the ice crushing accessory. Fill it with max 250 g of ice cubes, close the lid and press the start button.

How to clean the electric grater?

After use, unplug the appliance. The removable parts (rollers, hopper, pusher, container and lid) can be washed in the dishwasher (top rack). Clean the machine body with a damp cloth. Never immerse the motor body, plug or cord.

What to do if the appliance does not start?

Check that the cheese container (11) is properly inserted, that the hopper (5) is correctly mounted (the tab towards the pusher hinge) and that the roller lid (1) is securely closed. The appliance only works if all these elements are in place.

What are the important safety precautions?

Never immerse the motor body in water. Do not touch moving parts and always use the pusher to insert food. Unplug the appliance before cleaning or changing accessories. Do not leave the appliance within reach of children. Do not exceed 5 minutes of continuous use.

How long can I use the appliance continuously?

The maximum continuous use time is 5 minutes. Then let the appliance cool to room temperature before using it again to avoid overheating.

How to assemble and disassemble the grating roller?

Unplug the appliance. Turn the roller lid (1) a quarter turn clockwise and pull outward. Remove the roller (2). To reassemble, place it in its seat, put the lid back on and turn a quarter turn counterclockwise.

How to use the ice crushing accessory?

Replace the grating roller with the ice crushing roller (12) and install the ice crushing accessory (13) by pushing it all the way in. Fill with max 250 g of ice cubes. Close the lid, hold it pressed and press the start button. If the lid opens, the appliance stops automatically.

Where can I download the full manual?

The full manual for the Ariete Gratì Professional 0445 is available for free in PDF on the website notice-facile.com. You can download it or request a translation in your language.

USER MANUAL Gratì Professional 0445 ARIETE

3D rendering of a mechanical device with a cylindrical body and top handle (no visible text or symbols)

Grati Professional Top +Ice Crusher

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AVVERTENZE IMPORTANTI

- Read these instructions carefully

- Ensure that the voltage shown on the data label is the same as that of the electricity supply.

- Carefully wash all removable parts before use.

- Do not carry the appliance during operation.

- Unplug the appliance when not in use, before cleaning it and before fitting or removing parts.

- Never leave the machine in operation near children.

- Do not place the appliance on or near heat sources.

- Ensure that the power cord does not come into contact with hot surfaces.

- Do not let the power cord hang over the edge of the table or worktop.

- NEVER IMMERSE THE MOTOR BLOCK, THE POWER CORD OR THE PLUG IN WATER OR OTHER LIQUIDS.

- Place the machine on a stable surface where it cannot be knocked over. Never use the appliance outdoors. Do not place the machine on very hot surfaces or near naked flames in order to prevent damage to the body.

- Choose a sufficiently well lit and clean environment, with an easily accessible electric socket.

- Never direct the steam or hot water jet towards parts of the body; handle the steam/hot water spout with care: risk of scalding!

- To avoid personal injury and damage to the appliance, always keep your hands and utensils away from the moving parts.

- Handle rollers (2) and (12) with care; blades are sharp.

- Before operating the appliance, be sure to properly fit roller (2) on spindle (3) and to lock cover (1) on body (4).

- Never feed the ingredients into the appliance by hand. Always use the food pusher.

- The appliance will not start unless the container (11) is fitted correctly.

- The appliance will not start if the hopper (5) or the ice crushing accessory (13) are not fitted correctly.

- Do not reach with your hands inside the container (11) as you may cut yourself with the roller.

- Do not operate the appliance when it is empty.

- Do not operate the appliance if the power cord or the plug are damaged, or if the appliance is faulty. In either case, take the appliance to the nearest Authorized Ariete Service Centre.

- Do not unplug the appliance by pulling on the power cord.

- The use of extensions not approved by the manufacturer can result in damage to property or personal injury.

- To prevent the risk of electric shock, if the power supply or the power cord need to be replaced or serviced, have the operation performed by an Authorized Ariete Service Centre, or in any case by a qualified electrician.

- The appliance is designed for HOME USE ONLY and is unsuitable for commercial and industrial purposes.

- To avoid overheating the appliance, observe the 5 minute limit imposed over uninterrupted

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use and wait for it to cool down to ambient temperature before touching it.

• In the event that this appliance is to be disposed of it is suggested that the power chord is cut. It is also recommended that all potentially dangerous components are rendered harmless to prevent children hurting themselves when playing wit the apparatus.
• Do not leave the packing components near children because they are potentially dangerous.
• Do not expose the appliance to the atmospheric agents (rain, sun...).
  • This product complies with the EEC directive on electromagnetic compatibility.

.SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

The “cucina” line by Ariete includes a wide range of easy-to-use and time-saving kitchen products such as blenders, mixers, juice extractors, citrus presses, mincers, deep-fryers, food processors, hand blenders, electric graters, vegetable mills, toasters, grills, etc.

Dear Customer, Ariete's Grati Professional Top ICE CRUSHER will quickly become an invaluable aid in your kitchen, by greatly simplifying the preparation of grated cheese and allowing you to always enjoy it fresh and with no waste. It will always be possible to grate bread, dried fruits, chocolate, and ice (thanks to the special accessory).

Grati Professional Top ICE CRUSHER features a handy container that you can use to serve the grated cheese or store it in the fridge.

DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE

1 - Roller cover
2 - Grater roller
3 - Roller spindle
4 - Appliance body
5 - Hopper
6 - Power cord + plug
7 - Start button
8 - Rubber pusher
9 - Lever
10 - Cheese container lid
11 - Cheese container
12 - Ice crushing roller
13 - Ice crushing accessory

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Before use, carefully check that the cheese container (11), the hopper (5), and the roller cover (1) are fitted correctly or the appliance will not start.

Cut cheese into small “cubes”, remove the crust, and feed it into the hopper (5), then plug the appliance into the mains. Lower the lever (9) Fig. B, with your right hand by exercising a slight pressure and pressing the starter button (7) with your left hand. Follow the same procedure to prepare grated bread. Dried fruit must be fed with no shell.

In order prevent injuries or damages to the appliance always keep your hands and kitchen utensils away from moving parts.

Do not use:

• soft cheese, as it will stick to the roller!
• very mature cheese, harder crusts, or stale bread to avoid damaging the gears or squashing the cutting tooth on the roller.

Removing/refitting the hopper

Unplug the appliance, lift lever (9) and remove the hopper by pulling it upwards.

To refit the hopper simply reinsert it, taking care to turn the tooth (Y) towards the pusher hinge (Fig. C).

Push the hopper down as far as it will go, or the appliance will not start (Fig. D).

Removing/refitting the roller

Unplug the appliance, rotate cover (1) clockwise by approximately 1/4 of a turn and pull it outwards, and then extract roller (2) (Fig. E).

To refit the roller, simply insert it into its seat, fit cover (1) and, while pressing it, rotate it anticlockwise by 1/4 of a turn (Fig. F).

Removing/refitting the roller and ice crushing accessory

Ensure the appliance is not attached to the electric mains. Remove the hopper (5), Fig. G. Remove the roller cover (1), Fig. H. Remove the roller (2), (Fig. I) and insert the ice crushing roller (12), Fig. L. Insert the ice crushing accessory (13) by pushing it home (Fig. N). Refit the roller cover (Fig. O).

Using the ice crushing accessory.

Fill up the ice crushing extension with NO MORE THAN 250 gr. of ice cubes (Fig. Q), and plug the appliance into the mains. Before use, carefully check that the cheese container (11) and the roller cover (1) are fitted correctly or the appliance will not start.

Shut the cover by holding the ice crushing accessory with one hand and pressing the starter button with the other (Fig. R).

Note: for safety reasons, in the event that the cover pops open, the appliance will stop immediately. Shut the cover to restart the operation.

In order prevent injuries or damages to the appliance always keep your hands and kitchen utensils away from moving parts. The particular design of the ice crushing blade does not require the use of tools or presses for ice feeding. It is possible to grate chocolate for as long as it has previously been cut into two or three centimetre thick slices and kept inside the fridge for at least one hour.

At the end of the operation, unplug from the mains and accessory or blade assembly for dishwasher cleaning. Remove the tray with its content and store away the appliance.

Handle roller with care. Danger of cuts.

Removing/refitting the pusher

Unplug the appliance, remove the rubber pusher by pulling it vigorously outwards.

To refit pusher (8), simply insert it into its seat and press it vigc pusher tab is aligned with the slot in the lever (Fig. S).

Removing/refitting the container

Grated food is delivered to the container (11), which may be removed by extracting it from

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its housing, after unplugging the appliance.

The container can be served on the table or preserved in the refrigerator (Fig. T) by using the lid (10).

Cleaning

Grater roller (2), ice crushing roller (12), the ice crushing accessory (13), the hopper (5), the rubber pusher (8), the container lid (10), and the container itself (11) may all be cleaned in dishwasher, in the upper tray. (Fig. U).

To clean the main body (4) use a damp cloth.

AVERTISSEMENTS IMPORTANTS

OMSCHRIJVING VAN HET APPARAAT

1 - Rol deksel
2 - Rasp rol
3 - Rol as
4 - Machine lichaam
5 - Trechter
6 - Voedingskabel + stekker
7 - Startknop
8 - Rubberen Pers
9 - Hendel
10 - Kaas container deksel
11 - Kaas container
12 - IJsvergruizerrol
13 - IJsvergruizer-accessoire

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