TAZ - Electric grater Melchioni - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL TAZ Melchioni

Melchioni S.p.a., owner of the Melchioni Family brand, thanks you for purchasing this appliance. It is the result of a careful selection of features and the meticulous refinement of details, with the aim of offering a complete, versatile, reliable and high-performance solution for both the occasional and the most demanding users.

This manual contains important information both for the correct use of the appliance and for its safe operation. It is essential to read and understand its contents before performing any operations in order to obtain the best performance from the appliance. Keep this manual even after reading it, as you may need to refer to it in the future.

The Melchioni Family team is at your disposal for any advice, instructions or suggestions.

2. IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR CORRECT, SAFE USE OF THE APPLIANCE

The following instructions must be read, understood and complied with before commissioning the appliance. They are especially useful for the protection of the safety, physical conditions and security of the operator and persons nearby, as well as for providing valuable information for preventing faults and malfunctions, for prolonging the service life, for reducing energy consumption and for environmental protection.

• The appliance is designed for household and non-intensive use. Any professional use compromises the safety requirement and is a condition for inapplicability of the warranty.
• The appliance is intended for indoor use and protected from inclement weather: use in an outdoor environment compromises the safety requirement and constitutes a potential hazard for the safety of the operator and persons nearby.
• The appliance must not be used if it shows deformations, bulges, cracks in the casing, missing parts or other structural anomalies. If these conditions occur, disconnect the power supply and contact qualified technical personnel.
• The appliance must not be used if it emits unusual noises, foul odours, smoke, vapours or any other type of exhalation not related to the cooking in progress. If these conditions occur, disconnect the power supply and contact qualified technical personnel.

• Slight smoke and a slight burning smell may occur when using the appliance for the first time: this situation is normal and does not constitute a fault or hazard unless it lasts beyond the first few minutes of use.

• The appliance must not be stored or used in excessively humid or dusty environments, in the presence of atmospheres saturated with gas, fumes, in excessive or low temperatures or under direct solar radiation.

• The appliance must not be used in explosive atmospheres, near explosive, combustible, detonating or flammable material (e.g. petrol pumps, gas cylinders, etc.). Such use constitutes a serious risk to the safety of the operator and persons nearby and may cause fires or deflagrations.
• Make sure that each part of the appliance, especially the cord, is placed at a safe distance from heat sources (e.g. electric or gas cookers), both during use and when not in use.
• During use, the appliance must be constantly supervised: do not use it in the absence of operators or persons who can constantly check its correct operation.
• During use, the appliance must be placed at a minimum distance of 10cm from surrounding objects on each side: this precaution prevents parts from overheating and improves performance.
• Do not introduce any material that is not food and, in any case, absolutely avoid starting the appliance if material that is not strictly food has been introduced.
• Use only the original accessories supplied. The use of non-original accessories could constitute a danger of damage to the appliance as well as a potential health hazard.
• Do not run with no-load. Do not keep the appliance running except for the time strictly necessary for treating food.
• Do not insert water or any other liquids in the appliance.
• Take the utmost care not to touch any part inside the appliance during operation or during assembly, disassembly or cleaning: parts have sharp surfaces capable of causing physical injury.
• Blade cleaning must be carried out wearing oven gloves.
• Ensure a standstill period of at least 5 minutes after 2 minutes of appliance use.
• Before assembling and disassembling the appliance, make sure you have disconnected the plug from the socket. Make sure that the blades have stopped rotating before disassembling.
• Do not overload the feed channel.
• Do not insert any cooking utensils into the cooking chamber but only use the pusher supplied.
• Do not insert any plastic or other material into the appliance while it is in operation that could deform, melt or release substances.
• Only use the pusher supplied to facilitate food insertion into the feeding channel: do not use fingers, hands or objects of any other nature.

• Do not obstruct air intakes or exhaust ducts: doing so creates potentially dangerous situations as well as significantly worsening the performance of the appliance.

• Periodically check the cleanliness of the underlying ventilation slots: refer to the following chapter on cleaning if dust or dirt accumulation is found.

• It is advisable to store the appliance after carrying out adequate cleaning: the accumulation of food matter can lead to deterioration and generate bad odours and poor hygiene conditions.
• Do not use the appliance if one or more of the parts listed in the following chapter are missing or damaged: contact your dealer for repair.
• Periodically check the conditions of the parts making up the appliance, in particular the power cord: if any anomalies are found, refrain from using the appliance and contact qualified technical personnel.
• Do not use abrasive sponges or aggressive detergents for cleaning operations: refer to the following chapter for complete requirements.
• Cleaning operations must be carried out taking care to disconnect the appliance from the power supply: refer to the following chapter for the relevant requirements.
• The appliance must be connected to a compliant electrical system. The electrical system must have a power rating equal to or greater than that of the appliance and must be earthed.
• Before connecting the plug of the power cord to the socket, make sure that the voltage of your household installation corresponds to the voltage indicated on the appliance.
• Do not connect the appliance to extension cords, power strips, multi-socket strips, timers, controlled sockets or other devices that can start it up independently.
• If the appliance is not to be used for a prolonged period of time, it is advisable to unplug the power cord from the socket: this will extend the life of the appliance and help reduce energy consumption.
• Do not disconnect the power supply by pulling on the cord: grasp the plug firmly with one hand, place the other hand on the frame of the electrical outlet and disconnect with a quick, sharp movement.
• Before disconnecting the appliance, make sure that it is switched off and the blades have stopped rotating, unless you need to disconnect it in an emergency situation due to abnormal behaviour as described in this chapter.
• The appliance must be kept out of the reach of children under 8 years of age; in any case make sure that it is not used for play.
• If the appliance is used by children, even if they are over 8 years old, or by persons with reduced cognitive, sensory or motor skills, they must be instructed about the dangers of incorrect use of the appliance and it must be guaranteed that the information has been correctly and fully understood. Adequate supervision must however be ensured.
• Do not use the appliance in the vicinity of liquid accumulations or sources, such as tanks, tubs, showers, sinks, other sanitary fixtures, faucets, pipes, sprinklers, bottles.

storage vessels, expansion vessels, watercourses, flowerpots and similar. Do not place containers holding liquids on top of the appliance; make sure that the power cord or electrical plug is never submerged.

• There is no reason to disassemble the appliance, not even after it has been decommissioned. It is composed of parts that could be swallowed by children or persons with reduced cognitive ability.
• Do not carry out any repairs yourself; in the event of a fault, have the appliance inspected by a qualified technician.
• None of the parts of the appliance must be modified under any circumstances: doing so normally constitutes a serious impairment of the safety requirement, a condition for immediate forfeiture of the warranty and does not lead to any increase in performance.
• Do not subject the power cord to excessive bending or kinking: any internal damage to the cable which cannot be detected constitute a serious safety hazard.
• Place the appliance at an adequate distance from moving parts such as curtains, door and window sashes, hatches or similar in order to avoid accidental contact.
• Place the appliance on a flat, stable surface and ensure that the appliance cannot move independently due to gravity or external forces.
• Keep this manual for future reference.

3. IDENTIFICATION OF PARTS

The contents of the package and the parts of the appliance

1 = Pusher

2 = Motor body
3 = Start button
4 = Grater blade
5 = Thin julienne blade
6 = Feed channel
7 = Fixing adapter
8 = Thin slicing blade
9 = Thick julienne blade
10 = Thick slicing blade

Grater blade: for grating aged and/or hard cheeses
- Thin julienne blade: for julienne cutting cylindrical vegetables such as carrots and courgettes, with a section of about 2mm on the side
- Thick julienne blade: for julienne cutting cylindrical vegetables such as carrots and courgettes, with a section of about 3mm on the side
- Thin slicing blade: for cutting cylindrical vegetables such as carrots, courgettes and cucumbers into approximately 2 mm thick slices
- Thick slicing blade: for cutting cylindrical vegetables such as carrots, courgettes and cucumbers into approximately 3 mm thick slices

4. COMMISSIONING AND FIRST START-UP

Some preliminary operations are necessary before first use. Proceed as follows:

• Unpack the appliance and check the conditions and completeness of the equipment, as indicated in the previous chapter.
• Keep the packaging for 15 days in case it needs to be returned to the retailer; after this period, dispose of it in accordance with the instructions on the separation of materials indicated on it.
• Read this manual in its entirety, paying particular attention to the instructions for safe use.
• Carefully remove all possible fastening materials from parts, including internal parts.
• Fully remove any stickers from the surface of the appliance.
• Place the appliance on a flat, stable surface, taking care to reserve 10cm of space on all sides, at the rear and above the appliance for the necessary air circulation.
• Refer to chapter 2 for further details and instructions on appliance positioning and installation.

• Wash all accessories in lukewarm water with normal dish soap. Rinse properly and wait until completely dry before proceeding further.

• Select the most suitable blade for the required use and insert it in the feed channel respecting the direction of the cone. Then insert the fixing adapter from the rear by aligning the hexagon with the rear hole of the blade, then push it until it clicks.

• Align the unit thus obtained to the rotation shaft of the motor body, keeping the feed channel rotated 45 degrees to the right (clockwise).
• Press lightly to insert the unit into the rotation shaft, then, still maintaining light pressure, rotate the unit 45 degrees count-clockwise until the channel is in a vertical position, a position in which rotation stops spontaneously.

1 = Counter-clockwise rotation 45^
2 = Fixing adapter
3 = Insert
4 = Feed channel
5 = Blade

• Connect the electrical plug to a wall socket with a regular upstream earth leakage circuit breaker.
• Ensure that the cord does not come into contact with hot parts and that it is not subjected to excessive bending or kinking.
• Press the start button for a few seconds without inserting food to check the correct assembly and correct rotation of the unit.

5. USING THE APPLIANCE

Cutting and grating operations involve food being inserted into the feed channel and that the food be pushed in the direction of the blade using the pusher, keeping the appliance rotating by holding down the start button. It is advisable to place a container in front of the appliance below the blade to collect the chopped product. The food must first be divided into blocks of a size compatible with the mouth of the feed channel, to facilitate operation and avoid subjecting the motor to excessive stress.

This operation can be repeated until the food to be treated runs out, avoiding exceeding two minutes of continuous operation. After this period, ensure a break of at least five minutes to allow adequate cooling of the motor and mechanical parts.

At the end of this operation, disconnect the power cable, disassemble the appliance and perform adequate cleaning as described in the following chapter, within a reasonably short time.

TIPS FOR BEST RESULTS:

• Seasoned cheeses must be divided into small blocks, the largest of which must not exceed 3cm .
• More mature cheeses usually guarantee a better result, since the lower moisture allows the creation of smaller and lighter flakes.
• Cylindrical vegetables (carrots, courgettes and cucumbers) can be inserted vertically to obtain more regularly shaped slices if treated with slicing blades.
• To use the pusher effectively, cylindrical vegetables can be cut to a length no greater than that of the feed channel.
• For better results, pressure on the pusher must be moderate and constant: excessive pressure can damage the food material and cause poor results.
• A slowdown in rotation, even if it is significant, is not necessarily indicative of incorrect appliance operation: the chopping operation is mainly based on the torque developed by the motor rather than on its speed.

6. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

The product does not require maintenance, or rather the replacement of consumable parts or scheduled overhaul. As a rule, it is sufficient to clean the blade tips and the feed channels at regular intervals using common dish soap applied with a sponge and adequate rinsing. All cleaning must absolutely be carried out with the power cord disconnected and, before reconnecting, you must ensure that all parts are completely

dry. Pay close attention to the edge of the blades, which must be handled wearing oven gloves.

In any case, avoid aggressive detergents, abrasive sponges, iron wool or other chemical detergents: accumulations of food matter on the blades can be softened by briefly soaking them in hot water.

Use only a cloth moistened with water on the motor body surfaces.

7. TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem	Possible cause	Probable solution
The motor does not start when the button is pressed	The power cord is disconnected	Connect the power cord
	The electrical outlet is not powered	Check the switches on the electrical panel
The appliance is overheating	The feed channel is overloaded	Divide the material to be treated into two or more consecutive operations
	The appliance has been in continuous operation for too long	Pause for at least five minutes, then resume operations
The appliance produces excessive or unusual noise	Unsuitable material has been inserted	Replace the inserted material with food suitable to be processed by the appliance

Should any malfunctions other than those listed above occur, a self-sufficient solution is not feasible and the product must be inspected by a qualified technician.

8. TECHNICAL DATA

Power supply voltage : 220 – 240 V AC 50 Hz

Maximum power : 200W

No-load rotation : approx. 200 rpm

The producer Melchioni Spa declares that the product Electric grater Mod. TAZ (cod. 118420212) is in compliance with Directive 2014/30/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council, of 26 february 2014, on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility.

The producer Melchioni Spa declares that the product Electric grater Mod. TAZ (cod. 118420212) is in compliance with Directive 2014/35/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council, of 26 february 2014, on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to the making available on the market of electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits.

The producer Melchioni Spa declares that the product Electric grater Mod. TAZ (cod. 118420212) is in compliance with Directive 2009/125/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council, of 21 october 2009, establishing a framework for the setting of ecodesign requirements for energy-related products.

The producer Melchioni Spa declares that the product Electric grater Mod. TAZ (cod. 118420212) is in compliance with Directive 2011/65/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council, of 8 June 2011 and subsequent Commission Delegated Directive 2015/863, on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment.

According to Directive 2012/19/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council, of 4 july 2012, on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE), the presence of the crossed-out bin symbol indicates that this appliance is not to be considered as urban waste: its disposal must therefore be carried out by separate

collection. Disposal in a non-separate manner may constitute a potential harm to the environment and health. This product can be returned to the distributor when purchasing a new device. Improper disposal of the appliance constitutes misconduct and is subject to sanctions by the Public Security Authority. For further information, contact the local administration responsible for environmental matters.

10. PRODUCT WARRANTY

Melchioni Spa, based in Milan (Italy), via Colletta 37, recognizes a conventional guarantee on the product for a period of two years from the date of the first purchase by the consumer. This guarantee does not affect the validity of the legislation in force concerning consumer goods (Legislative Decree 6 September 2005

n. 206 art. 128 and following), of which the consumer remains the owner. This guarantee applies to the entire territory of the European Union.

The components or parts that are found to be defective for ascertained manufacturing causes will be repaired or replaced free of charge through the dealer, during the above warranty period. Melchioni Spa reserves the right to make a complete replacement of the device, if repairability is impossible or excessively expensive, with another device of similar characteristics (Legislative Decree 6 September 2005 no. 206 art. 130) during the warranty period. In this case, the validity of the warranty remains that of the original purchase: the service provided under warranty does not extend the warranty period.

In any case, this appliance will not be considered defective in terms of materials or manufacture should it be adapted, changed or adjusted, in order to comply with national or local safety and / or technical standards, in force in a country other than that for which it is was originally designed and manufactured. This appliance has been designed and built for domestic use only: any other use will invalidate the benefits of the guarantee.

The warranty does not cover:

• parts subject to wear or tear, nor those parts that require periodic replacement and / or maintenance
• professional use of the product
• malfunctions or any defects due to incorrect installation, configuration, software / BIOS / firmware update not performed by authorized Melchioni Spa
• repairs or interventions carried out by persons not authorized by Melchioni Spa
• manipulation of assembly components or, where applicable, of the software
• defects caused by fall or transport, lightning, voltage fluctuations, liquid infiltration, opening of the appliance, bad weather, fire, public disturbances, inadequate ventilation or incorrect power supply
• any accessories, for example: boxes, bags, batteries, etc. used with this product
• home interventions for convenience checks or presumed defects

The recognition of the guarantee by Melchioni Spa is subject to the presentation of a tax document that proves the actual date of purchase. The same must not show any tampering or deletions, in the presence of which Melchioni Spa reserves the right to refuse the provision of treatment under warranty.

The warranty will not be recognized if the serial number or model of the appliance is non-existent, abraded or modified.

This warranty does not include any right to compensation for direct or indirect damage, of any nature, to people or things, caused by any inefficiency of the appliance. Any extensions, promises or services in this regard, insured by the retailer, will be borne by the latter.

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