User Guide MODEL PNKB01BK2 US PATENT #US9681774B2
WELCOME Congratulations! You are now the owner of the world’s first pancake printer. It’s been a long road bringing the PancakeBot from concept to commercial product — from working with PancakeBot Inventor Miguel Valenzuela, to the runaway success of our Kickstarter campaign, to shipping the product that you have before you. We hope you have loads of fun with your printer! Using the PancakeBot is a learning experience.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safeguards..........................................................................4-7 Parts & Features....................................................................................8-9 How To Use Your Pancakebot........................................................ 10-14 Setting Up............................................................................... 10-13 Loading The Batter......................................................................
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS PLEASE READ AND SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION AND CARE MANUAL When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including: • • • • • • • • 4 Read all instructions. • Remove all bags and packaging from appliance before use. To prevent risk of electric shock, do not submerge appliance (except for Dispenser Bottle) in water or other liquids. • Make sure the appliance is cleaned thoroughly before using. • • Never leave appliance unattended when in use.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS • L • • • • This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge unless they are provided with supervision and instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. The PancakeBot contains moving parts that can cause injury. Avoid contact with moving parts.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS • • • • 6 Do not operate appliance with a damaged cord or plug or if any of the parts are damaged. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent, or similarly qualified persons for examination, repair, or electrical or mechanical adjustment in order to avoid a hazard. Any other servicing should be performed by an authorized service representative. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS • • • • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
PARTS & FEATURES 1. Dispenser Bottle Fill Cap 2. Air Hose 3. Dispenser Bottle 4. Dispenser Holder 5. Height Adjustment Slots 6. Dispenser Bottle Nozzle & Drip Cap 7. Gantry 8. Main Leg 9. Gantry Cable 7 10. Cable Connector Lid 11. Cable Connector 9 12. Power Socket 13. Support Leg 11 10 14. Griddle 15. PancakeBot Base 16. Control Panel A. Display B. Power C. Start/Pause D. Up E. Down F. Pressure Dial 16 A 17. SD Card Slot 18. USB Port 19. Filter Housing 20.
PARTS & FEATURES 1 19 2 3 4 5 7 6 8 13 12 14 15 20 17 18 9
HOW TO USE YOUR PANCAKEBOT SETTING UP The PancakeBot disassembles for easy storage and consists of 5 main parts: 10 • PancakeBot Base • Gantry • Support Leg • Dispenser Bottle and Cap • Griddle 1. Place the PancakeBot on a stable, flat surface. 2. Slide the Support Leg into the slot on the underside of the Gantry, opposite the Main Leg Connectors. The flat surface should be facing outwards.
HOW TO USE YOUR PANCAKEBOT 3. Hold the Gantry upright and align the two Main Leg Connectors with the two holes on the PancakeBot Base Main Leg. Make sure that the Support Leg lines up with the groove on the opposite side of the Main Leg on the PancakeBot Base. 4. Slide the Gantry all the way to the opposite side of the Control Panel. 5. Place the Griddle on the PancakeBot Base. Make sure to place the legs within the stoppers located on the PancakeBot Base.
HOW TO USE YOUR PANCAKEBOT 7. Make sure the Filter is inside the Filter Housing. 8. Connect the Air Hose to the Dispenser Bottle Fill Cap. The other end should be connected to the Filter Housing. 9. Connect the other Air Hose to the Gantry. The Air Hose insertion point on the Gantry is located on the back side of the PancakeBot, just above the Main Leg. The other end of the Air Hose should be connected to the Filter Housing. 10.
HOW TO USE YOUR PANCAKEBOT 11. Run the cable flat against the top left of the housing and close the Cable Connector Lid. 12. Insert the Electric Probe into the Griddle and the Power Cable into the back of the PancakeBot. Plug both cables into a power source.
HOW TO USE YOUR PANCAKEBOT LOADING THE BATTER For optimal performance, please follow the instructions on pg. 19 on making your batter. To ensure that the batter is clump-free, strain the batter before loading into the Dispenser Bottle. We recommend that you remove the Dispenser Bottle from the PancakeBot before filling so that batter does not leak onto the Griddle. Watch the “How To” video on www.pancakebot.com to learn step by step. 1.
How to print your designs PRINTING YOUR DESIGNS There are many variables that will affect the end result of your pancake designs including batter consistency, pressure, cooking temperature, and cooking time. We highly suggest you run some tests and have fun in the process to become acquainted with how these variables work together. Feel free to check out our video tutorials online at www.pancakebot.com for tips and tricks on how to use your PancakeBot. 1.
How to print your designs Standby Mode: The PancakeBot will go into Standby mode automatically after being idle for more than 5 minutes (except if you have pressed the PAUSE button). To turn back on, simply press the Power Button on the Control Panel. WARNING: Do not overfill the Dispenser Bottle or tilt the Dispenser Bottle while it is connected to the Air Hose and the PancakeBot is turned on.
How to print your designs WHILE PRINTING Adjusting the line thickness using the pressure dial The pressure dial can be used to adjust the amount of batter dispensed while printing. The required pressure will vary based on the thickness of the batter being used - the thicker the batter, the more pressure needed. To increase or decrease the pressure, rotate the dial on the control panel. Higher numbers indicate higher pressure within the Dispenser Bottle.
How to print your designs FLIPPING YOUR PANCAKE The final results of the pancake are revealed after you flip the Pancake. 1. Wait for the PancakeBot to finish printing and for the Gantry to move back into the starting position. Depending on the temperature of the Griddle, wait about 30 seconds to a minute to allow the lightest shade of the batter to cook through. 2. Use a wide spatula to loosen all sides of the pancake. Then slide the spatula all the way underneath the pancake to flip.
How to print your designs MAKING YOUR BATTER You can use a variety of different batter recipes for the PancakeBot. Here are a few tips to keep in mind when making batter: • • • The batter MUST be clump free so that it doesn’t clog the nozzle. We recommend running the batter through a fine mesh strainer before pouring it into the Dispenser Bottle. For better results, add a little more liquid than is called for in the recipe for a thinner batter.
CREATING DESIGNS INSTALLING PANCAKEPAINTER PancakePainter is a free software tool that will help you design custom pancakes. To install: 1. Visit www.pancakebot.com and go to the Software page. Select the appropriate version to download (Mac or PC). 2. FOR MAC: after downloading the software, simply drag the icon to where you would like it installed and double click it to open. FOR PC: after downloading the software, double click on the icon and follow installation instructions.
CREATING DESIGNS 4. Select the color you would like to draw with (the darker colors will be printed first so that they can cook longer). The darkest colors work best for outlining your image. We recommend drawing and painting all dark areas first and then working towards the lighter colors. 5. Click the “Line” icon which will allow you to draw by two methods: • • Free hand - Hold the left mouse button down to freely draw with your mouse or trackpad.
CREATING DESIGNS SAVING YOUR DESIGNS There are two ways to save your file. 1. If you wish to save the design to be opened later for editing, select File>Save As (this file can not be printed until it is exported in .gcode format). 2. If you have completed your design and wish to export it, select File>Export For Printing (this file cannot be reopened to edit the design) and save this file to your SD card. In order for the PancakeBot to read your file, your file name: 1. Cannot start with a number.
MAINTENANCE CLEANING YOUR PANCAKEBOT Make sure you clean your PancakeBot after each use. 1. The Dispenser Bottle can be removed for cleaning. To disassemble your Bottle, unscrew the Nozzle from the black ring that is located near the Nozzle. Then unscrew the black ring from the Bottle. Be careful not to lose the silicone seal that rests on the inside of the black ring or the silicone seal in the Dispenser Bottle Fill cap.
TROUBLESHOOTING QUESTIONS: 1. Why is the PancakeBot printing squiggly lines instead of clean, straight lines? This is most likely due to the Dispenser Bottle being too far away from the Griddle or there being too much pressure in the Dispenser Bottle. Here are some suggestions on how to fix this problem. • • • • 2. • 24 Make sure the tiny hole in the Dispenser Bottle Fill Cap is not blocked. You can use a small needle to check this and unblock it if necessary.
TROUBLESHOOTING 4. My pancakes are burning before the PancakeBot finishes printing. Depending on the complexity and size of the design, you may need to increase or decrease the temperature of the Griddle. Generally, the larger or more complex the design, the lower the temperature should be. The temperature can also be easily adjusted while the PancakeBot is printing if you notice that your pancakes are burning or not cooking fast enough. 5. My PancakeBot pauses while printing. This is normal.
CUSTOMER SUPPORT For product support, warranty, and maintenance related questions within the U.S.A, please contact us at support@storebound.com or visit our website at www.pancakebot.com. For support outside of the U.S.A, we are currently working with international partners to provide customer support for all of our customers. In the meantime, please contact your local reseller or distributor for technical issues or visit www. pancakebot.com for tips on using your PancakeBot.
Warranty STOREBOUND, LLC – 6 MONTH LIMITED WARRANTY Your StoreBound product is warranted to be free from factory defects in material and workmanship upon arrival.
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