POLAR UA014 Blast Chiller Freezer with Touchscreen Controls Instruction Manual

Blast Chiller
Instruction manual

Blast Chiller
Handloading

Safety Instructions

• Position on a flat, stable surface.

• A service agent/qualified technician should carry out installation and any repairs if required. Do not remove any components or service panels on this product.

• Consult Local and National Standards to comply with the following:
  – Health and Safety at Work Legislation
  – BS EN Codes of Practice
  – Fire Precautions
  – IEE Wiring Regulations
  – Building Regulations

• DO NOT use jet/pressure washers to clean the appliance.

• DO NOT use the appliance outside.

• DO NOT use this appliance to store medical supplies.

• DO NOT allow oil or fat to come into contact with the plastic components or door seal. Clean immediately if contact occurs.

• Always carry, store and handle the appliance in a vertical position and move by holding the base of the appliance.

• Always switch off and disconnect the power supply to the unit before cleaning.

• Keep all packaging away from children. Dispose of the packaging in accordance with the regulations of local authorities.

• If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a POLAR agent or a recommended qualified technician in order to avoid a hazard.

• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience or knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

• POLAR recommend that this appliance should be periodically tested (at least annually) by a Competent Person. Testing should include, but not be limited to: Visual Inspection, Polarity Test, Earth Continuity, Insulation Continuity  and Functional Testing.

• POLAR recommend that this product is connected to a circuit protected by an appropriate RCD (Residual Current Device).

Caution: Risk of Fire

• Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance.
  Warning: Keep all ventilation openings clear of obstruction. Unit should not be boxed in without adequate ventilation.

• Warning: Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer.

• Warning: Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.

• Warning: Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the appliance.

Product Description

UA014 – POLAR Blast Chiller with Touch screen Controller (3 x 1/1GN)
UA015 – POLAR Blast Chiller with Touch screen Controller (5 x 1/1GN)
UA016 – POLAR Blast Chiller with Touch screen Controller (10 x 1/1GN)

Introduction

Please take a few moments to carefully read through this manual. Correct maintenance and operation of this machine will provide the best possible performance from your POLAR product.

Pack Contents

The following is included:

• POLAR Blast Chiller
• Instruction manual

POLAR prides itself on quality and service, ensuring that at the time of unpacking the contents are supplied fully functional and free of damage.
Should you find any damage as a result of transit, please contact your POLAR dealer immediately.

Installation

Note: Not for use in vans or trailers, food trucks or similar vehicles.
Note: If the unit has not been stored or moved in an upright position, let it stand upright for approximately 12 hours before operation. If in doubt allow to stand.

1. Remove the appliance from the packaging.
   Make sure that all protective plastic film and coatings are thoroughly removed from all surfaces.

2. To optimize performance and longevity, ensure a minimum clearance of 2.5cm is maintained between the unit and walls and other objects, with a minimum 20cm clearance on the top.
   NEVER LOCATE NEXT TO A HEAT SOURCE.
   Note: Before using the appliance for the first time, clean the interior with soapy water then dry well.

3. Set the brakes on the castors to keep the appliance in position.

Reversing the door
Depending on the location of the appliance, it may be necessary to change the direction the door opens by changing the side of the door handle.

• Unplug the appliance.
• Should a product issue occur as a result of reversing the door, any repair action required would be chargeable. If you require an engineer to carry out the task, please call a Polar agent.
• For details, please refer to instructions on Pages 62-65.

Operation

Storing Food
To get the best results from your POLAR appliance, follow these instructions:

• It is important that food entering the Blast Chiller/Freezer does not exceed a temperature of 90°C.
• It is recommended that metal containers/trays are used as other materials such as plastic or polystyrene containers will act as an insulator and extend blast chilling times.
• Sufficient space must be left between products in order to guarantee a sufficient flow of cold air. Ensure product is not in contact with the internal walls of the unit, and leave sufficient gaps between trays.
• Never obstruct the inlet of the evaporator fans.
• Products that are more difficult to chill because of their composition and size should be placed in the centre of the unit.
• Blast chilling data refers to standard products (low fat content) with a thickness below 50 mm: therefore avoid overlaying products on trays or the insertion of pieces with a much higher thickness, as this will lead to an extension of  blast chilling times. Always distribute the product well on the trays and in the case of thick pieces decrease the amount to blast chill.
• Limit the number of times and the duration of time the doors are opened.
• The chiller should be used for storage for short periods only.
• When removing product that has undergone blast chilling/shock freezing, always wear gloves to protect hands from cold burns. Insert the food probe
• Before selecting which cycle to use, the probe must be inserted into the food. This allows the internal temperature of the food to be measured.
• It is important that the probe is correctly connected to the unit, or an alarm will activate and the appliance will not function.
  Note: To prevent bacterial contamination or contamination of any other biological nature, the needle probe must be disinfected after use.

User interface

Initial information
The interface has the following operating modes:

• Off: No power to the device
• Stand-by: The device is powered but switched off
• On: The device is powered, switched on and awaiting start-up of an operating cycle
• Run: The device is powered, switched on and running an operating cycle

Initial switch-on
Connect the appliance to the mains power supply.
The appliance will show the loading screen. When loading completed, the display will show:

• the Home screen if pressing the central area in the On/Standby screen
• the Home screen directly

Notes:

• “Switch on the device” means moving from “Stand-by” to “On” mode;
• “Switch off the device” means moving from “On” to “Stand-by” mode.
• If the power supply fails during “stand-by” or “on” mode, when power is restored the device will return to the mode set before the failure.

Note: If the power supply has been cut off long enough to cause a clock error (RTC code), it will be necessary to reset the date and time. The date and time can be set from the settings screen (For details, please see “Section 12.1” in the  controller manual supplied with the appliance).
Selecting the screen language

1. While in the Home screen, press the set key on the left top.

2. The display will show the Setting menu as below:

3. Press “LANGUAGE” to display the language menu:

4. Press the desired language to confirm (Note: The default language is English).

Unlock keypad
If the keypad is locked, a menu will pop up when it is touched. Slide the finger rightward to unlock.
Silencing the buzzer
Press any key while buzzer sounding to cease.
Door-open signal
When the door is opened, the signal will appear on the display. Press any area on the display to remove this signal.

Selecting the operating mode

The operating functions can be accessed from the Home screen by selecting the desired area.
Note:
For the use of the appliance, please follow the screen indications for instant operations. Or alternatively you can refer to the controller manual supplier with the appliance for details.

Press this area to select a cabinet pre-cooling cycle.
(For details, see Section 10 in the controller manual supplied with the appliance.)

Blast chilling mode. Under this mode, you can select/set a standard blast chilling/blast-freezing cycle, a multi-needle probe or multi-timer cycle.
(For details, see Section 7 in the controller manual supplied with the appliance.)

Special cycles mode: Under this mode, only the probe heating function is supported.
(For details, see Sections 6.2 and 8.6 in the controller manual supplied with the appliance.)

Makes it possible to access the recipe book mode, where pre-saved recipes are available for selection.
(For details, see Section 9 in the controller manual supplied with the appliance.)

This area will appear if an alarm is activated.
HACCP Press this area to see the historical data stored during operation.
(For details, see Sections 7.6.2 and 12.2 in the controller manual supplied with the appliance.)

Cleaning, Care & Maintenance

Switch off and disconnect from the power supply before cleaning.

• Clean the interior of the appliance as often as possible.
• Do not use abrasive cleaning agents. These can leave harmful residues.
• Clean the door seal with water only.
• Always wipe dry after cleaning.
• Do not allow water used in cleaning to run through the drain hole into the evaporation pan.
• Take care when cleaning the rear of the appliance. Sharp edges can cut.
  Condensation will form in refrigeration with frequent opening of the doors and on hot humid days, please ensure condensation is allowed to drain properly or is wiped dry.

Stainless Steel Care
To maintain the stainless steel exterior of your Polar item, please consider the following information:
Never:

• Use abrasive Scourers or scrubbing pads, etc.
• Use Chlorinated or acidic detergents
• Allow anything e.g. food, dirt, cleaning chemicals to remain on the surface for longer than necessary, clean them off right away.
• Allow the surface to remain wet.

Do:

• Clean often.
• Use soft Cloths or plastic Scourers.
• Rub with the grain of the metal, rather than across it.
• Use detergents and polish designed for cleaning Stainless Steel.
• Ensure that the cleaning products are washed off fully and that the steel is left dry.

Cleaning the evaporator

• Clean the evaporator periodically.
• As the fins of the evaporator are very sharp. Always wear protective gloves.
• Only a brush can be used for cleaning. Do not use jets of liquid or sharp instruments.
• To access the evaporator proceed as follows:
  1. Open the door (A) of the appliance.
  2. Loosen the two screws (B) on the right of the deflector.
  3. Remove the runner (C).
  4. Turn the deflector (D) to the left.

Cleaning the condenser

• Clean the condenser periodically.
• As the fins of the condenser are very sharp, always wear protective gloves.
• Use protective masks and glasses in the presence of dust.
• Whenever the condenser has a deposit of dust in correspondence with the fins, this can be removed using a suction device or with a brush applied, using a vertical movement along the direction of the fins.
• No other instruments must be used, which may deform the fins and therefore the efficiency of the appliance.
• To clean, proceed as follows:
  1. Open the door (A) of the appliances.
  2. Remove the lower panel (B). To do this, remove the screw fasteners (C).
  3. It is now possible to clean the finned part of the condenser (D) using suitable tools and protection devices.
  4. After cleaning, close the control panel and fix it with the screws removed beforehand.

Troubleshooting

A qualified technician must carry out repairs if required.

plugged in correctly and switched on
Plug or lead is damaged| Replace plug or lead
Fuse in the plug has blown| Replace the fuse
Mains power supply fault| Check mains power supply
The appliance is leaking water| The appliance is not properly levelled| Adjust the screw feet to level the appliance (if applicable)
The drain is blocked| Clear the discharge outlet
Movement of water to the drain is obstructed| Clear the floor of the appliance (if applicable)
The water container is damaged| Consult a qualified technician
The appliance is unusually loud| The appliance has not been installed in a level or stable position| Check installation position and change if necessary
Loose nut/screw| Check and tighten all nuts and screws
The appliance is not chilling| Wrong program|
Change –
program see controller manual
The filter is blocked| Clean filters
Temperature of food is not being detected| The food probe is broken| Purchase a new food probe from your Distributor
Food has freezer bums after removing from unit| The selected cycle is not suitable for the food| Change cycle from hard freeze to soft freeze (9 Selecting the operating mode)
The appliance is beeping and there is a message appearing on the control panel| There is a problem with the unit being indicated by the control alarm signal| See table below
Control panel
message/code| Meaning| Required action
---|---|---
RTC| Clock error| Re-set date and time. For details, see “Section 12.1: Service” in the controller manual supplied with the appliance
CABINET PROBE| Cabinet probe error| •Check that the probe is undamaged
•Check the device-probe connection
•Check the cabinet temperature
•If problem persists, Call POLAR agent or qualified technician.
EVAPORATOR PROBE| Evaporator probe error| Same as for the cabinet probe error but with reference to the evaporator probe
CONDENSER PROBE| Condenser probe error| Same as for the cabinet probe error but with reference to the condenser probe
NEEDLE PROBE SENSOR 1/2/3| Needle probe/sensor 1/2/3 error| Same as for the cabinet probe error but with reference to needle probe 1/2/3
NEEDLE PROBE| Needle probe alarm (all
the needle probe sensors enabled are in alarm status)| Same as for the cabinet probe error but with reference to all the needle probes
NEEDLE PROBE INSERTION| Needle probe not inserted alarm| Check that the needle probes have been correctly inserted
DOOR OPEN| Door open alarm| Check the door status
HIGH TEMPERATURE| Maximum temperature alarm (HACCP alarm)| •Check the cabinet temperature
LOW TEMPERATURE| Minimum temperature alarm (HACCP alarm)| •Check the cabinet temperature
POWER FAILURE| Power failure alarm (HACCP alarm)| Check the device-power supply connection
Note: ThIs table Just Ists very basic alarms. For more detailed alarm information, please see “Section 16 Alarms” In the controller manua .

Technical Specifications

Note: Due to our continuing program of research and development, the specifications herein may subject to change without notice.

Model| Voltage| Power| Capacity| Weight
(kg)| Temperature
range| Refrigerant| Dimensions
HxWxD
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
UA014| 230V—
50Hz| 700W| 3 x GN1/1| 104| +5°C — -35°C| R290| 965 x 804 x 826
UA015| 720W| 5 x GN1/1| 116| +5°C — -35°C| R290| 1035 x 804 x 826
UA016| 900W| 10 x GN1/1| 150| +5°C — -35°C| R290| 1885 x 800 x 815
Model| Chill Rate| Freeze Rate| Chiller full load capacity| Freezer full load capacity
---|---|---|---|---
UA014| 90 min (12kg)| 240 min (8kg)| 12kg| 8kg
UA015| 90 min (18kg)| 240 min (14kg)| 18kg| 14kg
UA016| 90 min (40kg)| 240 min (28kg)| 40kg| 28kg

Electrical Wiring

POLAR appliances are supplied with a 3 pin BS1363 plug and lead.
The plug is to be connected to a suitable mains socket.
POLAR appliances are wired as follows:

• Live wire (coloured brown) to terminal marked L
• Neutral wire (coloured blue) to terminal marked N
• Earth wire (coloured green/yellow) to terminal marked E

The appliances must be earthed.
If in doubt consult a qualified electrician.
Electrical isolation points must be kept clear of any obstructions. In the event of any emergency disconnection being required they must be readily accessible.

Disposal
EU regulations require refrigeration product to be disposed of by specialist companies who remove or recycle all gasses, metal and plastic components.
Consult your local waste collection authority regarding disposal of your appliance. Local authorities are not obliged to dispose of commercial refrigeration equipment but may be able to offer advice on how to dispose of the equipment locally.
Alternatively call the POLAR helpline for details of national disposal companies within the EU.

Compliance

The WEEE logo on this product or its documentation indicates that the product must not be disposed of as household waste. To help prevent possible harm to human health and/or the environment, the product must be disposed of in an  approved and environmentally safe recycling process. For further information on how to dispose of this product correctly, contact the product supplier, or the local authority responsible for waste disposal in your area.
POLAR parts have undergone strict product testing in order to comply with regulatory standards and specifications set by international, independent, and federal authorities.
POLAR products have been approved to carry the following symbol:

All rights reserved. No part of these instructions may be produced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of POLAR.
Every effort is made to ensure all details are correct at the time of going to press, however, POLAR reserve the right to change specifications without notice.

References

• EVCO - Advanced Controllers
• Polar Refrigeration - Commercial Refrigeration

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