Product: Mistral H85

Frequently Asked Questions


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Q...How to use the hand programmer and what are the basic menu items I will use?


Button A: is used to go forward whilst in the menu.
***NOTE: This will also give you 1 free vend when not in the menu.
It is used for the 00:01 digit advancement when pricing.

Button B: is used to go backwards whilst in the menu.
If you hold this button down when not in the menu it will display the cabinet temperature.
It is used for the 00:10 digit advancement when pricing.

Button C: is used to enter and exit the menu.
It will also exit when in a selected menu.
It is used for the 01:00 digit advancement when pricing.

Button D: is used to enter the desired programme in the menu.
It is used to enter/lock in any changes that are made in selections.
It is used for the 10:00 digit advancement when pricing


PROGRAMMES:

001: Remove coins from the mech MDB/SINGLE PLUG ON COIN MECH ONLY, push “D” then “A”, “B”, “C”, “D” to empty the coin mechanism.

002: Add coins to the coin mech (TUBE FILL) MDB/SINGLE PLUG ON COIN MECH ONLY, push “D” then load coins through the validator.

110: Display the amount of money taken per selection, Push “D” then the selection to show the amount.

111: Display the number of units sold per selection, Push “D” then the selection to show the number of units sold.

120: Display the total amount of money taken for the selections, Push “D” and it will display the amount.

121: Display the total number of units sold, Push “D” and it will show the total number of units sold.

171: Use to erase the above accounts push “D” to execute.

201: Price change Push “D” then the selection now change the price using mainly the “B” for 10c increments and “C” for $1.00 increments.

223: Maximum allowable credit MDB/SINGLE PLUG ON COIN MECH ONLY, hold down the “C” till “Function 000” appears then use the “A”, “B” & “C” to type in 223, Push “D” to enter then change the amount to $10.00.

468: Adjusts the temperature of the cabinet, Push “D” then the first digit will flash, to increase use the “A” to decrease use the “B”, Push “D” to move to next digit then the “D” again to exit.

510: Adjusts the date and time, this is done in the same manner as above, as you make your changes use the “D” to advance then finally it will lock in the changes.




Q…How do I change the prices for selections?

A...Use the hand control unit as follows to program the new price.

A = increase the digit
B = decrease the digit
C = go back to previous digit
D = advance to next digit and also lock in the changed price


  1. Press button “C” on the hand control unit.
  2. Press button “A” until “Function 201” (Change prices) appears on display.
  3. Press button “D” to enter.
  4. Press selection to be changed.
  5. Note: The first digit of the price for that selection will now be flashing.
  6. Press button “A” to increase the digit to the desired amount.
  7. Press button “D” to lock in that digit and move to the next.
  8. Press button “A” to increase the digit to the desired amount.
  9. Continue this process unit the desired price is reached.
  10. Once the desired price has been reached press the “A” button to lock in the changed price.
  11. Press the “C” button twice to exit the menu.



Q...What Maintenance is needed for this Model?

A...The main item is ensuring that the Condenser is always kept clean.
This is easily done by brushing the finned coil in a downward motion (coil is visible when the door is opened and is located in the middle at the bottom of the machine)

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