Hobart FP400 User's Manual
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1. Push to start STOP BUTTON Red Push to stop SPEED CONTROL SWITCH Use to regulate the speed of the machine The control should be set to Position 2 high speed for most cutting other than dicing Use Position 1 low speed for better results when dicing or when processing soft and juicy products LOCKING HANDLE Machine stops when handle is pulled forward unlocking the feed cylinder Machine can be operated only when the handle is locking the feed cylinder into place Interlock switches prevent the food processor from operating when the feed cylinder is out of position the feed hopper is not installed or the pusher plate is not in the feed cylinder If these features do not function as described contact your local Hobart Service Office During operation when the pusher plate is rotated clockwise out of the feed cylinder the food processor stops for loading To continue operation rotate the pusher plate counterclockwise and the food processor will restart you do not need to push the green START button unless STOP button was pressed When the feed hopper attachment is installed and the locking handle is locking the feed cylinder in place the machine will operate continuously until the STOP button is pressed START BUTTON STOP BUTTON LOCKING SPEED HANDLE CONTROL SWITCH INSTALLING THE CUTTING TOOLS Always push the red STOP button before changing cutters Slicing Shredding Grating and Julienne Cu2. MODEL FP400 FOOD PROCESSOR ML 104751 CORPORATION 701 S RIDGE AVENUE TROV OHIO 45374 0001 FORM 33966 Rev A 11 98 TABLE OF CONTENTS MODEL FP400 FOOD PROCESSOR ssscicscccssicsecstanpndscpntsacenssicdensscnedadiceasacesetcnsneadeaenscauntssgateaseneens 3 GENERA M 4 INSTALLATION e em P Te 4 UD AUG WK WG ME OO A 4 IY Fe 4 Leveling MR mem 4 Electrical Connection TP 4 Verify GOnrect Location MT 5 mart UB T ESTIMI i ii i 5 OPERATION B 6 KONO cqe T wantomaacueddeacst 6 Installing the Cutting TOSlS etis pase inerti FAS bp b o meu iure th nS a 7 Removing the Cutting TOOS terishni a 8 Installing and Removing the Feed Cylinder isc seine 8 Installing and Removing the Feed Attachments sr 9 Using the Food Processor M U 11 C tting Tool GUNG ek 11 UMN A 18 MAINTENANCE C O RH 14 ic slsterip nbsp nenne 14 SETVI E ssc 14 p eNiEz eegy toe Gear ar a eee i 15 MODEL FP400 FOOD PROCESSOR Shown with Feed Hopper Attachment HOBART CORPORATION 1998
3. 8 mm 12 Carrots dry bread almonds nuts Carrots dry bread almonds nuts Carrots dry bread almonds nuts Carrots dry bread almonds nuts soft pizza cheese Carrots dry bread almonds nuts soft pizza cheese Carrots dry bread almonds nuts soft pizza cheese shreds cabbage CLEANING WARNING TURN THE MACHINE OFF AND UNPLUG THE ELECTRICAL CORD BEFORE CLEANING Clean the machine immediately after each use Dismantle all removable parts from the machine and wash them in warm water and a mild detergent Rinse thoroughly and wipe dry with a soft clean cloth Wipe the exterior of the machine with a damp cloth Allowing food juices to dry on the machine may cause discoloration NEVER clean cutting tools or other aluminum parts in highly alkaline dishwashing solutions or in excessively hot water as this can cause formation of aluminum oxide black DO NOT use steel wool or sharp objects for cleaning machine surfaces if they become discolored scratched surfaces become hard to keep clean Do not leave the cutting blades in a wet condition when not in use Never clean the machine with a high pressure hose with steam or in a dishwasher Always store the cutting tools on the wall racks for safe handling and easy access To dismantle the machine for cleaning 1 Ifthe feed hopper attachment is installed the nut Fig 14 securing the feed hopper agitator may be removed left hand thread with the wrench provided so th
4. 3 Installation Operation and Care of HOBART MODEL FP400 FOOD PROCESSOR PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE USE GENERAL The FP400 Food Processor is used for slicing shredding grating Julienne cutting and dicing vegetables fruits or cheese A wall rack and a wide range of slicer shredder and dicing plates are available accessories The machine is built for 208 240 volt 60 Hertz 3 phase electrical supply INSTALLATION Before installing verify that the electrical service agrees with the specifications on the data plate located on the back of the machine UNPACKING Immediately after unpacking the FP400 check for possible shipping damage If the food processor is found to be damaged save the packaging material and contact the carrier within 15 days of delivery LOCATION Place the FP400 in its installation location Allow adequate space to sides and rear to swing pusher plate feed attachment and open feed cylinder LEVELING Turn the adjustable feet to level the machine side to side and front to back ELECTRICAL CONNECTION WARNING THE ELECTRICAL CORD HAS A FOUR PRONGED GROUNDING PLUG WHICH MUST BE CONNECTED TO A PROPERLY GROUNDED RECEPTACLE IF THE RECEPTACLE IS NOT THE PROPER GROUNDING TYPE CONTACT AN ELECTRICIAN DO NOT REMOVE THE GROUNDING PRONG FROM THE PLUG VERIFY CORRECT ROTATION Verify correct rotation of the knife shaft Make sure it moves in a clockwise direction looking down into the feed cylinder If t
5. Fine Slicer 10 mm Fine Slicer As 14 mm When used with dicing grid use only the 4 19 mm dicing grid PL 51799 2 il Crimping Slicer Julienne Cutters PL 51799 4 Dicer and French Fry Plates PL 51799 7 Graters and Shredders PL 51799 6 je CR 4 5 mm Julienne Cutter Julienne Cutter Julienne Cutter Julienne Cutter Ripple cuts root vegetables beets potatoes carrots etc 432 2 5 mm e 4 5 mm 732 6 mm js 10 mm The recommended slicer plate will produce near cube shaped products The DICER grid dimension must be equal to or larger than the SLICER dimension DICER 952 7 5 mm DICER 10 mm DICER Y 12 5 mm DICER 15 mm DICER 34 20 mm FRENCH FRY 10 mm Use with FINE SLICER 7 32 6 mm 2 4 mm s 3 mm e 1 5 mm Use with STANDARD SLICER s 10 mm 7 32 6 mm 22 4 mm 4 3 mm Use with STANDARD SLICER s 10 mm 7 32 6 mm 22 4 mm 4 3 mm Use with STANDARD SLICER 10 mm 7 32 6 mm 552 4 mm 3 mm Use with FINE SLICER e 14 mm Use with STANDARD SLICER s 10 mm Soft products may be diced with thinner slicer blades than those recommended Fine Grater Grates raw potato for potato pancakes horseradish sauce dry bread hard Parmesan cheese Shredder e 1 5 mm Shredder 952 2 mm Shredder Ye 3 mm Shredder He 4 5 mm Shredder 7 5 6 mm Shredder 6
6. ameter The pusher plate feed attachment Fig 8 can be used for any type product PUSHER PLATE FEED HOPPER FEED ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT S B AGITATOR DEVICE e SCREW FEED lt CYLINDER CYLINDER NUTS L NUTS TWO INTERNAL GUIDES THREE INTERNAL KNIVES PL 52970 Fig 7 Fig 8 Feed Hopper Use the agitator device to secure the plates to the knife shaft 1 2 Press the STOP button Fit the feed cylinder with two internal guides Fig 7 Insert the locking knob and interlock rod into the opening at the left rear of the feed cylinder and place the feed hopper attachment in the center of the feed cylinder tube Press the feed hopper attachment down and turn the locking knob Fig 9 counterclockwise When removing turn the locking knob clockwise and raise and remove the feed hopper attachment PUSHER PLATE HANDLE FEED HOPPER ATTACHMENT LOCKING KNOB PUSHER PLATE FEED ATTACHMENT SHAFT STOP PAD FEED CYLINDER As etti TUBE TUBE Fig 9 Fig 10 Pusher Plate Use the decoring screw to secure the plates to the knife shaft Ts 2 Press the STOP button Fit the feed cylinder with three internal knives see Fig 8 Move the pusher plate handle Fig 10 all the way up Insert the pusher plate attachment shaft Fig 10 into the feed cylinder tube Fig 10 Press the pusher plate attachment down and turn the locking knob count
7. at the agitator can be cleaned FEED HOPPER NUT AGITATOR If the pusher plate attachment is installed remove it by pressing the stop pad see Fig 10 down then swing the pusher plate attachment out clockwise and pull it out of the feed cylinder tube Rinse all parts with lukewarm water 49 2 Remove the feed cylinder The feed cylinder guides see Fig 7 OR the three knives see Fig 8 may be removed for cleaning by unscrewing the nuts see Fig s 7 amp 8 with the wrench provided Rinse all parts with lukewarm water 3 Remove the cutting tool 4 f you have used a dicing grid before removing push the remaining leftovers through the TOP of the dicing grid with the nylon brush provided Pushing the leftovers through from the underside of the dicing grid may damage the grid 5 Remove the dicing grid and ejector plate rinse in lukewarm water 6 Wipe the knife chamber with a clean damp cloth Wipe dry with a clean dry cloth 7 Return the cutting tools to the wall rack Lower the ejector plate onto the knife shaft Press all the way down and turn until the plate is in the locked position 8 Replace the feed cylinder and feed hopper or pusher plate attachment MAINTENANCE WARNING TURN THE MACHINE OFF AND UNPLUG THE ELECTRICAL CORD BEFORE DOING ANY MAINTENANCE Routinely inspect the machine to ensure that it is in proper working order Plates must be clean intact and sharp The knife shaft and the hinge pins s
8. erclockwise When removing press the stop pad Fig 10 down swing the pusher plate attachment out clockwise and remove it 10 USING THE FOOD PROCESSOR When using the feed hopper attachment bulk product may be added to the feed hopper during operation When using the pusher plate feed attachment place prepared products such as potatoes carrots onion lettuce cabbage etc in the feed cylinder Fig 11 When cutting French fries with the Julienne cutter place pile the potatoes against one of the internal guides Fig 12 The potatoes may be stacked to cut several at one time For consistent results stack product against the internal guide of the feed cylinder one pile only To slice round products such as lemons and tomatoes position the product against the partition wall of the feed cylinder Fig 13 For best results it is advisable to remove tops and tails from products like lemons limes or onions and place them in the feed cylinder perpendicular to the desired cut A light pressure on the pusher plate is all that is required to give the best cutting results PL 40594 PL 40591 Fig 13 CUTTING TOOL GUIDE Fractional sizes are in inches millimeters are in parentheses Slicers Standard Slicer 10mm HD Slices firm materials Use with ja 10 mm Dicing Grid e PL 51799 1 Fine Slicer e 1 5 mm Fine Slicer 7s 3 mm Fine Slicer 9 5 4 mm Fine Slicer 7 5 6 mm
9. feed cvlinder is locked correctiv Turn feed hopper locking knob counterclockwise to the locked position Move pusher plate feed attachment to the center of the feed cvlinder and lower pusher plate Raise the locking handle to the locked position Check for blown fuses or fuses with wrong amperage Pull electrical cord from receptacle and call your local Hobart Service Office See Cutting Tool Guide in this manual See Cutting Tool Guide in this manual Install decoring screw or agitator device to the machine Make sure blades or grating plates are intact and sharp Place speed control switch in Position 1 for dicing and in Position 2 for all other cutting Provided the blades and grating plates are sharp a light pressure is normally all that is required to give the best cutting results Make sure the ejector plate is always installed when cutting TROUBLESHOOTING Cont d SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE SUGGESTED ACTION Cutting tool locked to shaft Build up between cutting tool and Always use the ejector plate Use dicing grid or potato chip grid a thick leather glove and carefully rotate cutting tool clockwise Decoring screw or agitator device Devices have tightened duringuse Use the wrench provided to cannot be removed of the machine unscrew devices left hand thread FORM 33966 Rev A 11 98 16 PRINTED IN U S A
10. he rotation is incorrect UNPLUG THE ELECTRICAL CORD and interchange any two of the three power supply leads non grounding wires inside the plug Then verify that the rotation is correct START UP TESTING 1 Check that the machine stops when the locking handle Fig 1 is pulled forward unlocking the feed cylinder 2 Check that the machine stops when the locking knob for the feed hopper attachment Fig 1 is turned clockwise to the unlocked position and that the machine restarts when the locking knob is turned counterclockwise to the locked position 3 Check that the machine stops when the pusher plate feed attachment Fig 2 is swung to the side so that the feed cylinder Fig 2 opening is larger than 1 31 75 mm and that the machine restarts when the pusher plate feed attachment is swung back over the feed cylinder If the machine does not perform correctly call your local Hobart Service Office before using the machine LOCKING PUSHER KNOB PLATE ____ FEED LOCKING CYLINDER P OPENING Fig 1 Fig 2 OPERATION WARNING ROTATING KNIVES INSIDE ALWAYS USE THE FEED HOPPER OR PUSHER PLATE FEED ATTACHMENT KEEP HANDS OUT Proper assembly of the FP400 including selection of the appropriate cutters is necessary for correct operation of the food processor Refer to the CUTTING TOOL GUIDE for sizes of cutters and refer to the appropriate operation instructions CONTROLS Fig 3 START BUTTON Green
11. hould be regularly lubricated with a drop of mineral oil NOT COOKING OIL REPLACEMENT DICING GRIDS Depending on usage dicing grids become dull from wear with an average life expectancy from 8 to 18 months Dicing grids cannot be resharpened and are therefore expendable Replacement dicing grids are available from your local Hobart Service Office SERVICE Contact your local Hobart Service Office for any repairs or adjustments needed on this equipment 14 TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE Machine will not start or stops while operating and won t restart Low output or poor cutting results Machine plug not installed securely into receptacle Feed cylinder not locked in correct position Feed hopper locking knob not in correct position Pusher plate feed attachment not in correct position Locking handle not in correct position Fuse or circuit breaker interrupting power Broken wire or connection Wrong cutting tool used Wrong combination of dicing grid and slicing tool when dicing space between the two cutting tools is too large Decoring screw or agitator device not installed Problem with blade or grating plate Speed control switch not in correct position Feeding pressure too heavy Build up under cutting tool possibly due to ejector plate not in place or container is full 15 SUGGESTED ACTION Make sure machine is securelv plugged into receptacle Make sure
12. if using the feed hopper attachment left hand thread into position in the cutting tool center Release the catch swing the feed cylinder back into position and raise the locking handle If you use the wrong combination of dicing grid and slicing tool see Cutting Tool Guide the following may result The feed cylinder cannot be closed The space between the dicing grid and the slicing tool is too large and leads to poor cutting results REMOVING THE CUTTING TOOLS 1 Remove the pusher plate feed attachment or the feed hopper attachment see Installing and Removing the Feed Attachments in this manual Pull the locking handle forward and swing the feed cylinder out to the rear Using the wrench supplied loosen the decoring screw OR the agitator device in a clockwise direction Remove the cutting tool s and the ejector plate INSTALLING AND REMOVING THE FEED CYLINDER Fig 6 1 2 Pull the locking handle all the way open Position the feed cylinder onto the hinge pins of the machine and lower into position Close the locking handle When removing the feed cylinder first remove the feed hopper or pusher plate attachment Pull the locking handle forward Raise and remove the feed cylinder from the hinge pins of the machine K FEED CYLINDER Q HINGE PINS INSTALLING AND REMOVING THE FEED ATTACHMENTS The feed hopper attachment Fig 7 is used mainly for cutting round products up to 3 76 mm in di
13. tting 1 2 5 Pull the locking handle forward and swing the feed cylinder out to the rear Place the ejector plate Fig 4 on the knife shaft Press the ejector plate all the way down and turn until the plate is in the locked position Select the appropriate cutting tool for the job Place it on the shaft turning until engaged Screw the decoring screw if using the pusher plate feed attachment left hand thread OR the agitator device if using the feed hopper attachment left hand thread into position in the cutting tool center Release the catch swing the feed cylinder back into position and raise the locking handle Dicing and French Fries T Follow Steps 1 and 2 above 2 When dicing place a suitable dicing grid see Cutting Tool Guide in the knife chamber and turn the dicing grid clockwise as far as it will go When cutting straight potato chips place the potato chip grid in the knife chamber and turn the potato chip grid clockwise as far as it will go For best cutting results the direction of the potato chip grid blades and positioning of the potato should be as shown in Fig 5 3 Select the appropriate cutting tool Place it on the shaft turning until engaged DECORING 9 OR AGITATOR SCREW DEVICE CUTTING TOOL KNIFE SHAFT EJECTOR PLATE Fig 4 Fig 5 5 Screw the decoring screw if using the pusher plate feed attachment left hand thread OR the agitator device
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