Hobart FP150 User's Manual
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1. FP150 Food Processor MODEL FP150 FOOD PROCESSOR ML 104600 CORPORATION 701 S RIDGE AVENUE TROY OHIO 45374 0001 FORM 33530 Rev A 3 98 LOCKING SCREW WRENCH CUTTING TOOL PUSHER PUSHER PLATE PUSHER PLATE SHAFT LOCKING KNOB PL 52142 FEEDER LID DICING GRID COANN Re FP150 Food Processor TABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL INSTALLATION Unpacking Location Electrical Connection Operation Controls Operations With a Single Plate Slicing Shredding Grating and Julienne Cutting Operations With Two Plates Dicing Cutting Tool Guide Using the Feed Hopper Using the Feed Tube Cleaning MAINTENANCE Replacement Dicing Grids SEIVICE une na TROUBLESHOOTING 2222200 HOBART CORPORATION 1995 Installation Operation and Care of MODEL FP150 FOOD PROCESSOR SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE GENERAL The Model FP150 Food Processor is used for slicing shredding grating Julienne cutting and dicing vegetables fruits or cheese The compact unit is designed for ease of operation and quick cleaning A wall rack and a wide range of slicer shredder and dicing plates are available options INSTALLATION UNPACKING Prior to installation test the electrical service to ensure that it agrees with the specifications on the data plate located at the rear Immediately after unpacking the FP150 check for possible shipping damage If the food pro2. 546 8 MM Shreds cabbage and soft pizza cheese 7 32 6 MM Shreds carrot dry bread almonds nuts and soft pizza cheese A wall rack is available to hang the cutting tools for easy access of the operator and to protect sharpness of the blades USING THE FEED HOPPER After the pusher plate is raised prepared products such as potatoes carrots onions lettuce cabbage etc can be placed in the large feed hopper The feed hopper has one fixed and one detachable partition wall For highest capacity and best cutting results the detachable partition wall should be removed only when necessary because of product size To remove the detachable partition wall unscrew the two black knobs on the outside of the feed hopper The fixed partition wall is used as support for round products such as lemons and tomatoes when producing slices for a cross cut or when you want best possible cutting results cutting potato chips one stack only For best results itis advisable to remove tops and tails from products like lemons limes or onions and place them in the hopper perpendicular to the desired cut When cutting French fries with the Julienne cutter position the potatoes at the lower right corner of the large feed hopper The potatoes may be stacked to cut several at one time For consistent results stack product in the lower right corner of the feed hopper one pile only USING THE FEED TUBE Twist the knob to release the catch on the fe
3. and won t restart Low output or bad cutting results Scraping sounds Cutting tool locked to shaft FORM 33530 Rev A 3 98 Feed hopper not locked in correct position Pusher plate raised Fuse or circuit breaker interrupting power See B and C above Motor is overloaded and motor is too warm Wrong cutting plates were used Slicing shredding dicing or Julienne cutting plate is not OK Excessive feeding pressure When dicing dicing grid not all the way down to proper position Locking screw not mounted Product built up in machine REMEDY Make sure feed hopper is locked correctly Turn pusher plate clockwise and lower it Have electrician check circuit Allow the motor to cool motor protector will allow restart when it has cooled Refer to CUTTING TOOL GUIDE Make sure plates are intact and sharp A light feeding pressure is best for most products Stop machine immediately Remove dicing grid and clean side wall and ledge in cutting tool chamber Mount the locking screw Carefully rotate the cutting tool clockwise with a little force PRINTED IN U S A
4. fully raised above the feed hopper the machine stops and allows the pusher plate to be rotated counterclockwise for loading To continue operation rotate the pusher plate clockwise until it is directly above the feed hopper As the pusher plate begins to lower into the hopper the machine will restart you do not need to push the green START switch unless STOP was pressed Always push the red STOP switch before changing cutters or cleaning OPERATIONS WITH A SINGLE PLATE Fig 1 Slicing Shredding Grating and Julienne Cutting 1 Grasp pistol grip handle raise pusher plate and turn to the left 2 Release the feed hopper lock by turning the finger paddle counterclockwise Then raise the feed hopper 3 Remove the locking screw by turning it clockwise Always use the wrench when removing the locking screw 4 Lower the ejector plate on the knife shaft until the ejector plate seats on the shaft pin 5 Select the appropriate plate for the job Place the plate on the shaft turning until engaged Lock the cutting tool by turning the locking screw counterclockwise THE LOCKING SCREW MUST ALWAYS BE USED PL 52143 6 Lower the feed head When the pusher plate is rotated and lowered the feed head will automatifally be locked Fig 1 OPERATIONS WITH TWO PLATES Fig 2 Dicing 1 Raise the pusher plate and turn it to the left 2 Release the feed hopper lock by turning the finger paddle counter
5. cessor is found to be damaged save the packaging material and contact the carrier within 15 days of delivery Do notlift the food processor with any hinged or extended parts lift only with one hand under the protruding lip at the rear near the base of the motor compartment and the other hand underneath the chute LOCATION The FP150 should be operated on a suitable counter height surface A pan not provided suitable for kitchen use can be used to capture the product at the exit chute ELECTRICAL CONNECTION WARNING THE ELECTRICAL CORD HAS A THREE 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 OPERATION WARNING ROTATING KNIVES INSIDE ALWAYS USE PUSHER PLATE KEEP HANDS OUT Proper assembly of the FP150 including selection of the appropriate cutters is necessary for correct operation of the food processor Fig s 1 amp 2 Refer to the Cutting Tool Guide for sizes of cutters and refer to the appropriate operation instructions CONTROLS START Green Push to start STOP Red Push to stop Interlock switches preventthe machine from operating when the feed hopper is out of position or the pusher plate israised above the feed hopper Ifthese features do not function as described contact your local Hobart service office During operation when the pusher plate is
6. clockwise Then raise the feed hopper 3 Remove the locking screw by turning it clockwise Always use the wrench when removing the locking screw 4 Lower the ejector plate on the knife shaft until the ejector plate seats on the shaft pin 5 Select the proper size dicing plate and place it correctly on the knife shaft above the ejector plate Select the appropriate slicing plate for the job see Cutting Tool Guide Place the slicing plate onthe shaft turning until engaged Lock the cutting tool by turning the locking screw counterclockwise THE LOCKING SCREW MUST ALWAYS BE USED PL 52144 6 Lower the feed hopper When the pusher plate is rotated and Fig 2 lowered the feed hopper will automaticallv be locked gt CUTTING TOOL GUIDE PL 52135 PL 52136 PL 52137 PL 52138 PL 52139 PL 52141 PL 52140 Crimping Slicer 1s 4 5 MM For ripple slicing of root vegetables Fine Slicer 2 Blade e 1 5 MM For slicing firm or fragile products Also for use with sa dicing plate Makes very thin slices of pepperoni mushrooms cabbage potatoes cucumbers and radishes Fine Slicer 1 Blade s2 4 MM 16 14 MM s 3 MM 7 32 6 MM a 10 MM Use is same as 2 blade fine slicer Also slices soft and or juicy products such as tomato lemon and banana Shreds lett
7. e back clockwise over the feed hopper and lower it 7 Place a pan under the exit chute and pour lukewarm water from the top through the knife chamber Run wet cloth through feed tube Wipe with a clean dry cloth 8 Return the cutting tools to the wall rack Lower the ejector plate onto the knife shaft until the ejector plate seats on the shaft pin 9 Replace the locking screw 10 Place the feed hopper on the hinge pins and lower to normal position Turn and lower the pusher plate Replace the feed tube pusher MAINTENANCE WARNING TURN THE MACHINE OFF AND UNPLUG THE ELECTRICAL CORD BEFORE DOING ANY MAINTENANCE Routinelv inspect the machine to ensure thatitis in proper working order Plates must be clean intact and sharp Regularly lubricate the pusher plate shaft with a drop of mineral oil NOT COOKING OlL If the machine develops any problems contact your local Hobart service office REPLACEMENT DICING GRIDS Depending on usage dicing grids become dull from wear with an average life expectancy from 8 18 months Dicing grids cannot be resharpened and are therefore expendable Replacement dicing grids are available from vour local Hobart Service Office SERVICE Contact vour local Hobart Service Office for anv repairs or adjustments needed on this equipment Long term service contracts are available on this and other Hobart products TROUBLESHOOTING FAULT POSSIBLE CAUSE Motor won t start Machine stops while operating
8. ed tube pusher and pull out to expose the feed tube opening The feed tube is used for slicing long thin shaped products such as cucumbers or carrots or to contain small items like radishes The machine does not stop when the feed tube pusher is removed this allows product to be processed continuously Always use the feed tube pusher 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 detergent Rinse thoroughly and wipe dry with a soft clean cloth Allowing food juices to dry on the machine may cause discoloration NEVER clean feed hopper 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 1 Remove feed tube pusher and rinse in lukewarm water Raise the pusher plate and turn it to the left 2 Remove the feed hopper and rinse it in lukewarm water 3 Remove the locking screw always use the wrench 4 Lift out the cutting plate If you have used the dicing grid push the remaining leftovers through the grid with the nylon brush before removing 5 Remove dicing plate and ejector plate rinse in lukewarm water 6 Turn the pusher plat
9. uce Dices in combination with 5 32 dicing grid Chops onion in combination with s dicing grid Julienne Cutter 3 32 2MM Makes various salad toppings 3 16 4 5 MM Makes shoestring French fries 546 8 MM Makes French fries Dicing Grid Dices in combination with dicing cutter or fine cut slicer The dicer grid dimension must be equal to or larger than the slicer dimension 9 32 7 5 MM use with 7 32 or smaller Slicer For thin diced vegetables carrots celery onions potatoes and vegetables for soup 3 g 10 MM use with s or smaller Slicer Good for dicing firm chilled tomatoes 3 4 20 MM use only with 16 Slicer Prepares tomatoes potatoes for home fries or potato salad and dices apples or melon 5 8 15 MM use with s or smaller Slicer Dices tomatoes apples melon and other fruits for salads pies or other uses Grater Fine Makes grated Parmesan or Romano cheese hard cheese only Shredder Shredder plates are used to process cheese for toppings and salad bar items cabbage for coleslaw potatoes for hash browns or potato pancakes 1 16 1 5 MM Makes extra fine shredded cheese for sandwich topping or other uses 3 32 2 MM Makes fine breadcrumbs and cracker crumbs for use in cooking Use when machine and product are dry 1 s 3 MM Medium shredder for various uses 3 16 4 5 MM Makes pizza toppings and salad bar items
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