How to use your cooking oil ATM

Follow the buttons below to show you how to get the best out of your ATM

Cooking Oil ATM dispensing a liter of water
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When the ATM is switched on, the screen will be like this on picture.

If you have not activated a selling point password the default standby screen is as follows. 

SELLING OIL TO A CUSTOMER

Remember the machine should always be at 'STANDBY'.
If unsure, just switch off the ATM and switch on again!
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Standby!

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Enter amount

As you type the amount, now your screen changes to read, Litres....

If there is a mistake, press * to delete a last digit.

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Press #

The ATM starts dispensing the cooking oil. 

If you feel that the bottle is smaller than the expected amount, use * to pause the oil.

When the dispensing is complete, the ATM should go back to STANDBY. Easy!  Isn't it?

Remember the machine should always be at 'STANDBY'
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Now your ATM is ready to serve your next customer.

Cleaning the ATM (Priming)

01.

Heat some clean water (ensure it is hot, but NOT boiling). 

02.

Place the oil sucking pipe (inlet) into the hot water and a jug at the nozzle to receive the water.

03.

From the STANDBY screen, press the # (hash) key three times in quick succession. This activates the 'Primming' or 'Harsh' mode.

04.

The machine will start rapidly pumping the hot water through the system, performing the cleaning.

When you are done, press the *** (star)** key to stop the cleaning process.

Accessing the Service Menu (Options 1–12)
'#passcode#Choose 1 to 17'

01.

Ensure the machine is at STANDBY.

02.

Press the # (hash) key.

03.

The ATM asks for your passcode.

04.

Enter your ADMIN passcode and press #. (The screen may show **** as you type.)

05.

The screen will display the menu selection prompt: Choose 1 to 17.

06.

Enter the number (1-12) corresponding to the desired function.

Choose 1 to 17

1

View Total Sales

Displays the cumulative total volume or revenue sold since the last sales data reset.

2

Delete Total Sales

Use with caution! Resets the cumulative total sales data back to zero. You must confirm this action when prompted.

3

Set ATM Mode

Toggles between the two primary dispensing methods: Flow Sensor or Timer.

4

Manual Calibration

Initiates a detailed, step-by-step calibration procedure requiring manual input and verification (e.g., catching a set volume and measuring it). This is used to fine-tune the system's accuracy.

5

Changing Price

Allows you to set the new Price Per Litre (in Ksh). Enter the new numerical value when prompted and press # to save.

6

Changing Passcode (ADMIN)

Allows you to set a new ADMIN passcode for accessing this service menu. Ensure you remember your new passcode as Kwanza City Technologies do not have access to it.

7

View Temperature

Displays the current operating temperature inside the ATM cabinet or of the oil itself.

8

Auto Calibration

Initiates an automated calibration cycle. The system measures an expected volume (e.g., "Expect 500 mils") and automatically adjusts its internal count for best accuracy.

9

Set Minimum Temperature

Defines the lower temperature limit. If the internal temperature drops below this setting, the ATM may trigger a heater or display a warning.

10

Set Maximum Temperature

Defines the upper temperature limit. If the internal temperature exceeds this setting, the ATM may shut down or trigger cooling fans.

11

Enable/Disable Sales PIN

Toggles the requirement for a separate Sales PIN to be entered before a standard transaction can begin.

12

Change Sales PIN

Allows you to set a new Sales PIN. This is a separate code that staff use to initiate a transaction if Option 11 is enabled.

Change Price Per Litre?
Follow this procedure:
#passcode#5#..New price# 

Remember the machine should always be at 'STANDBY'.
If unsure, just switch off the ATM and switch on again!
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Standby!

we know the machine is at standby when there is a zero at the far right second row of the screen.

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Press #

The ATM asks for your passcode.

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Enter passcode and #

As you type the amount, now your screen shows ****

If there is a mistake, press * to delete a last digit or all

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enter 5

5 is the option number for the price per liter.

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Press #

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New price is zero.

Type your new price here

If there is a mistake, press * to delete a last digit or all. 

Press # to save the new price per litre....... Then press * three times

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