Vegetable Preparation Unit

VPU 100 (VPU6)

INSTALLATION OPERATION

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Installation and Operation Instructions for the Vegetable Preparation Unit VPU 100

Content Page

1. Installation ............................................................................................... 3

2. Preparation ............................................................................................. 4

3. Use of the discs ...................................................................................... 5

4. Operation ................................................................................................ 6

5. Cleaning .................................................................................................. 7

6. Maintenance ........................................................................................... 7

7. Trouble shooting ...................................................................................... 8

Machine noise level is

≤

70 dB (A)

Important Notes

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Use in Accordance with Regulations

This machine is exclusively to be used to prepare vegetable, fruits, cheese etc.

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Safety

The "Attention" symbol is shown beside instructions that are essential for the safe operation of the machine. Please read these passages

very thoroughly.

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Liability

Installations and repairs which are not carried out by authorized

technicians or the use of other than original spare parts, and any

technical alterations to the machine, may affect the warranty set

out in the standard conditions of sale.

1.

Installation

1.1

Unpacking

– Crating and packaging materials should be removed with care.

Shipping damage claims

– This appliance was carefully inspected and packed before leaving the Hobart factory. The company transporting it assumes full responsibility for its safe delivery.

Visible damage or loss

– If the shipment is damaged and that damage or loss is visible upon receipt, make sure that this is noted on the delivery note or any other shipping documents. These documents should then be signed by the person making the delivery. Damage claims should be made immediately, regardless of the extend of the damage.

Unnoticed damage or loss

– If damage is noticed after the equipment is unpacked, the transport company should be notified immediately and a concceled damage claim made within fifteen days of the date of delivery. The packaging should be kept for inspection.

Hobart cannot assume responsibility for loss or damage incurred in transit.

Locating

– Place the VPU on a suitable work surface close to a 13 Amp switched socket outlet.

Note: It is not necessary to bolt the machine to the work top.

1.2

Electrical connection

The machine is supplied with 2 metres of cable fitted with a

13 Amp fused plug.

Note:

Check that electrical details stamped on the machine data plate agree with those of your electrical service. If in doubt consult a qualified electrician.

The machine is fitted with NVR (No Volt Release) to prevent accidental restart should the mains supply be interrupted.

The motor has thermal overload protection.

For added operator protection special interlocks are fitted which prevent the machine starting unless the feed head and/or the pusher plate are correctly assembled and/or positioned.

Caution:

Slicing, dicing, shredding, grating plates have very sharp blades. Handle with extreme care.

Plates should when not in use be stored on the plate rack supplied with the machine for wall mounting.

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2.

Preparation

2.1

Cutting / grating

– Raise pusher plate (1) and turn it to the left.

– Turn the lock handle anticlockwise and lift the feed head (2) to the rear.

– Put the ejector plate (3) onto the shaft and turn it until it drops into position.

– Put required cutting disc (4) onto the shaft and turn it until it drops into position.

– Close feed head, the lock handle snaps in automatically if the pusher plate is turned to the right.

2.2

Shredding / dicing

– Raise pusher plate (1) and turn it to the left.

– Turn the lock handle anticlockwise and lift the feed head (2) to the rear.

– Put the ejector plate (3) onto the shaft and turn it until it drops into position.

– Put the dicing grid (5) onto the shaft and turn it until it drops into position.

Note: Make sure the dicing grid is placed correctly on the locating pin.

– Select cutting disc (4) with a view of end result required:

- for dicing use standard slicer

- for chopping use Julienne cutter 4,5 x 4,5 mm.

– Put cutting disc (4) onto the shaft and turn it until it drops into position.

– Close feed head, the lock handle snaps in automatically if the pusher plate is turned to the right.

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3.

Use of the cutting tools

3.1

Description

A Standard slicer, cutting size 10 mm, for normal use and with dicing grid 10 x 10 or 15 x 15 mm.

B Fine cut slicer, cutting size 1.5 mm, for cutting firm or fragile products and for chopping with dicing grid.

C Fine cut slicer, cutting sizes 4, 6 and 10 mm, use as fine cut slicer 1.5 mm.

Note: Always use a fine cut slicer when slicing soft and delicate products (eg. tomatoes). A standard slicer might damage the product.

D Julienne cutter, cutting sizes 2 x 2, 3 x 3, 4.5 x 4.5, 6 x 6 and

8 x 8 mm.

Note: if used with dicing grid use 4.5 x 4.5 mm disc only.

E Dicing grid, sizes 7.5 x 7.5, 10 x 10 and 15 x 15 mm, to be used with: standard slicer, fine cut slicers,

Julienne cutter 4.5 x 4.5 mm.

Note: when dicing, make sure that the dicing grid dimension is equal or larger than the slicing tool dimension.

F Grater, sizes 2, 3, 4.5 and 8 mm.

3.2

Examples

apples beetroots bread (dry) cabbage slicing dicing julienne slicing dicing julienne crumbs slicing fine cut slicers dcg. grid 10 x 10 + std. slicer

Jul. cutter 4.5 x 4.5 or larger fine cut slicers 4 or 6 mm dcg. grid 10 x 10 + std. slicer

Julienne cutter 4.5 x 4.5 mm grater fine cut slicers 1.5 mm carrots grating slicing dicing julienne grater 8 mm fine cut slicers dcg. grid 10 x 10 + std. slicer

Julienne cutter celery cheese soft grating slicing grating

hard grating grater fine cut slicers 4 or 6 mm grater grater 2 mm

China cabbage schredding fine cut slicers 4 or 6 mm citrusfruits slicing fine cut slicers 4 or 6 mm cucumbers slicing dicing julienne fine cut slicers 1.5 or 4 mm dcg. grid 7.5x7.5 + fi. cut slc. 6 dcg. grid 10 x 10 + std. slicer dicing grid 4.5 x 4.5 mm green peppers slicing horseradish grating fine cut slicers 4 or 6 mm grater 2 mm

Iceberg salad schredding fine cut slicers 4, 6 or 10 mm leek schredding fine cut slicers mushrooms nuts onions potatoes slicing grating slicing slicing fine cut slicers 4 mm grater fine cut slicers 4 or 6 mm fine cut slicers radish salad swedes tomatoes dicing julienne dcg. grid 10 x 10 + std. slicer

Julienne cutter grating grater schredding Julienne cutter 8 x 8 mm slicing fine cut slicers 1.5 or 4 mm schredding fine cut slicers 6 or 10 mm slicing dicing standard or fine cut slicers dcg. grid 10 x 10 + std. slicer grating julienne slicing grater

Julienne cutter 4.5 x 4.5 mm fine cut slicers 4 or 6 mm

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4.

Operation

4.1

Operation with feed head

– Switch ON main switch (if fitted).

– Raise pusher plate (1) and turn it to the left.

– Fill feed head with product.

– Turn pusher plate to the right and lower it into the feed head.

– Push ON switch.

– During cutting, press the pusher plate slightly downwards.

– To re-fill raise pusher plate and turn it to the right – the machine stops automatically.

Note:

To cut french fries with Julienne disc and for cross-cut of round fruits (i.e. tomatoes):

Position the product to the right of the feed head.

4.2

Operation with feed tube

– Check correct position of the pusher plate in the feed head.

– Switch ON machine.

– Remove pusher from the tube and fill in product (i.e. cucumbers).

– Press smaller items slightly downwards with the pusher.

Note:

As the machine does not stop when the pusher is removed from the feed tube, the machine may be operated continuously.

Important:

Clean the machine immediately after use.

Dried-on fruit juice may cause discoloring and may complicate cleaning.

5.

Cleaning

Important:

Do not wash discs or any component of this machine in a dishwasher.

Do not wash feed head, disc or any aluminium parts in dishwashing liquid since this may cause corrosion. Use only mild detergents suitable for aluminium.

Do not use solvents for cleaning the machine.

Attention:

Disconnect electrical supply.

Do not rely on switches fitted to the machine.

The machine should be cleaned immediately after use.

– Raise pusher plate and turn it to the left to the resting position.

– Open lock handle, remove feed head and rinse in warm water.

– Remove and clean cutting tool.

Note: If the dicing grid was used, let it remain in the chamber and push the remaining product through with the nylon brush.

– Remove dicing grid and / or ejector plate and rinse in warm water.

– Turn pusher plate to the right and lower it into the chamber.

– Place a dish under the ejector chute and clean pusher plate and chamber with warm water.

– Replace ejector plate and feed head

– Store tools on the wall rack.

6.

Maintenance

To be checked each week:

Note: The following items should be checked without cutting tools or ejector plate mounted.

– That the machine stops when the pusher plate is raised.

– That the machine does not start with the feed head removed and the pusher plate lowered over the knife chamber.

– Unplug the machine and check that the electrical cord is ok and does not have any cracks.

– That knives and grating plates are intact and sharp.

– That the pusher plate shaft has sufficient grease.

Note: If not, use a drop of machine oil, not cooking oil.

Note:

If any of above functions do not work properly call your regional Hobart office.

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Trouble shooting

Fault

machine does not start

Cause

uncorrect position of feed head pusher plate not correctly positioned site fusing or circuit breaker blown machine stops during operation pusher plate not correctly and cannot be re-started positioned low output or poor cutting results site fusing or circuit breaker blown motor overload protection has cut machine off

(i.e. when cutting hard product for a long time without stopping) wrong disc in use disc damaged too strong feed pressure of pusher

Correction

make sure the feed head is locked correctly lower pusher plate into feed head check fusing / circuit breaker

(wall box) lower pusher plate into into feed head check fusing / circuit breaker

(wall box) let overload protection cool, the machine may be re-started after some minutes see chapter 3 (cutting tool guide) check disc (sharpness) a slight feeding pressure leads to the best cutting results for most products

As continued product improvement is a policy of HOBART, specifications are subject to change without notice.

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