The Robot-Coupe R 201 and R 201 Ultra are professional food processors designed for a wide range of tasks, combining the functions of a bowl cutter and a vegetable preparation attachment. These machines are built to meet professional needs, offering efficiency and versatility in a compact design.
Function Description
The R 201 and R 201 Ultra serve as both a bowl cutter and a vegetable preparation attachment.
Bowl Cutter Mode:
In this mode, the appliance can process various ingredients in a minimum amount of time. It is suitable for:
- Meat: Preparing hamburgers, steak tartare, sausagemeat, terrines, and pâtés.
- Fish: Making brandade and fish terrines.
- Vegetables: Chopping garlic, parsley, onions, shallots, and preparing soups or purées.
- Fruit: Creating compotes and purées.
- Emulsifying: Producing mayonnaise, ailloli, remoulade sauce, snail butter, or salmon butter.
- Kneading: Preparing shortcrust pastry, shortbread, and pizza dough.
- Grinding: Processing dried fruit, ice, and breadcrumbs.
The pulse control feature allows for high-precision control, especially when working with specific ingredients. The bowl cutter attachment ensures that even the longest tasks can be completed in less than 5 minutes.
Vegetable Preparation Attachment Mode:
This mode allows for a wide range of vegetable processing tasks, including slicing, grating, and julienning. The attachment features two hoppers:
- Large hopper: Ideal for cutting larger vegetables such as cabbage, celeriac, and similar items.
- Cylindrical hopper: Designed for processing long vegetables and for high-precision cutting tasks.
The R 201 and R 201 Ultra are compatible with various discs for different cuts:
- Slicers: Available in thicknesses from S1 to S6, suitable for carrots, cabbage, cucumber, onion, potato, leek, lemon, mushroom, zucchini, bell pepper, eggplant, beet root, radish, and lettuce. Ripple cut slicers (S2) are also available for beet root, potato, and carrot.
- Graters: Available in sizes from G 1.5 to G9, suitable for celeriac, cheese, carrot, parmesan, chocolate, and radish.
- Julienne: Available in sizes from J2x2 to J8x8, for carrots, celeriac, potato, beet root, zucchini, and eggplant.
Important Technical Specifications
Motor and Electrical Data:
The R 201 and R 201 Ultra are fitted with various types of single-phase motors, depending on the model and region:
- 230 V / 50 Hz / 1: 1500 rpm, 550 watts, 4.3 Amp.
- 115 V / 60 Hz / 1: 1800 rpm, 550 watts, 8.0 Amp.
- 220 V / 60 Hz / 1: 1800 rpm, 550 watts, 4.3 Amp.
The machine comes with a single-phase plug connected to a power cord and must be plugged into an earthed socket to prevent electrocution.
Dimensions (in mm):
- Height (A): 470 mm
- Width (B): 280 mm
- Depth (C): 210 mm
- Hopper height (D): 165 mm
Weight:
- R 201 complete (with 2 discs): Net weight 10 kg, Gross weight 12 kg.
- R 201 Ultra complete (with 2 discs): Net weight 10 kg, Gross weight 12 kg.
Noise Level:
The equivalent continuous sound level when the food processor is operating on no-load is less than 70 dB(A).
Working Height:
It is recommended to position the food processor on a stable worktop so that the upper edge of the large feed hopper is at a height between 1.20 m and 1.30 m.
Safety Systems:
The R 201 / R 201 Ultra is equipped with an electromechanical safety system that stops the motor when the lid is opened. To restart, the lid must be closed.
It also features a thermal cut-out that automatically stops the motor if the machine is left on for too long or overloaded. If this occurs, the machine must be allowed to cool completely before restarting.
Usage Features
Assembly:
- Bowl Cutter Attachment:
- Ensure the bowl is straight in relation to the motor shaft, with the safety pin slightly to the left.
- Turn the bowl to the right until the motor base connectors are securely positioned. The safety pin should then be straight in front of the motor base.
- Engage the blade on the motor shaft and lower it to the bottom of the bowl, rotating it to ensure correct positioning.
- Place the lid on the bowl with the large feed-hopper facing you, then rotate to the right until it locks.
- Vegetable Slicer Attachment:
- Follow the same procedure as for the cutter attachment (points 1 and 2).
- Fit the extension piece onto the motor shaft.
- Fit the desired disc onto the extension piece.
- Place the lid on the bowl with the large feed-hopper facing you, then rotate to the right until it locks.
Operation:
- Control Panel (R 201): Red switch for "Off," Green switch for "On."
- Control Panel (R 201 Ultra): Red switch for "Off," Green switch for "On," Black switch for "Pulse."
- Safety Precautions:
- Never override the locking and safety systems.
- Never introduce any object into the container while food is being processed.
- Never push ingredients down with your hand.
- Do not overload the appliance.
- Never switch the appliance on while it is empty.
- Stop the machine before opening the lid when processing liquids to avoid splashes.
- Handle blades and discs with care as they are extremely sharp.
Options:
- Serrated Blade: Available as an option, mainly for kneading and grinding.
- Slightly Serrated Blade: Also available, with the same function as a straight blade but designed for longer-lasting cut performance without sharpening capability. Recommended for chopping parsley.
Maintenance Features
Cleaning:
- General: Always unplug the appliance before cleaning. Clean the appliance and its attachments at the end of each cycle.
- Motor Base: Never immerse the motor base in water. Clean it using a damp cloth or sponge.
- Bowl Cutter Attachment:
- After removing the lid, remove the bowl by rotating it to the left and pulling up. Leave the blade in the bowl to prevent spillage with liquids.
- If the food is solid, remove the blade and empty the bowl.
- To remove stuck mixture, replace the bowl and blade, then switch on the machine for a few minutes.
- For thorough rinsing, fill the bowl with hot water and switch on for a few minutes.
- Vegetable Preparation Attachment:
- After removing the lid (rotate to the left), pull out the disk by raising its edges.
- Remove the extension piece, then pull out the bowl by rotating clockwise.
- Clean all parts.
- Cleaning Method: Hand washing with washing-up liquid is recommended for all attachments to prolong machine life.
- Detergents: For plastic parts, avoid detergents that are too alkaline (containing caustic soda or ammonia) as they can cause rapid deterioration.
- Aluminum Parts: Use cleaning fluids suitable for aluminum alloys.
- Hygiene: Robot-Coupe is not responsible for the user's failure to follow basic cleaning and hygiene rules.
Maintenance:
- Before Maintenance: Always unplug the appliance before opening the motor housing.
- Blades:
- Smooth blades should be sharpened daily using the sharpening stone supplied with the machine.
- Blade sharpness directly impacts cut quality. Blades are wearing parts and should be replaced occasionally to maintain consistent product quality.
- Always dry blades well after cleaning.
- Motor Seal:
- The gasket on the motor shaft should be lubricated regularly with a food-safe lubricant.
- Check the gasket regularly for wear and tear and replace if necessary to ensure the motor remains watertight.
- Bowl Locating Plates:
- If these plates wear out, the bowl may not be securely attached to the motor base, making it awkward to use.
- While the safety system will automatically stop the machine if this occurs, changing these plates is advisable for maximum ease of use.
- General Checks: Regularly check seals and washers and ensure safety devices are in good working order.
- Attachments: It is crucial to maintain and check attachments, especially since some ingredients (e.g., citric acid) can contain corrosive agents.
- Damage: Never operate the appliance if the power cord or plug is damaged, or if the appliance fails to work properly or has been damaged in any way. Contact the local Maintenance Department if any issues arise.
The R 201 and R 201 Ultra are designed for durability and ease of use, making them valuable tools in a professional kitchen.
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