Hobart FP300 Food Processor User Manual


 
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FORM 19157 Rev. B (11-98) PRINTED IN U.S.A.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING: TURN THE MACHINE OFF AND UNPLUG THE ELECTRICAL CORD BEFORE DOING
ANY MAINTENANCE.
Routinely inspect the machine to assure that it is in proper working order. Plates must be clean, intact
and sharp.
The pusher plate shaft should 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 – 18 months. Dicing grids cannot be resharpened and are therefore expendable. Replacement dicing
grids are available from your local Hobart Service office.
TROUBLESHOOTING
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE SUGGESTED ACTION
Motor won't start. A. Feed hopper not locked in Make sure feed hopper is
correct position. locked correctly.
B. Pusher plate raised. Turn pusher plate clockwise
and lower it.
C. Fuse or circuit breaker Have electrician check circuit.
interrupting power.
Machine stops while A. See B and C above.
operating and won't restart.
B. Motor is overloaded and Allow the motor to cool; motor
motor is too warm. protector will allow restart
when it has cooled.
Low output or bad A. Wrong cutting plates Refer to CUTTING TOOL GUIDE.
cutting results. were used.
B. Slicing, shredding, Make sure plates are intact
dicing, or Julienne and sharp.
cutting plate is NOT OK.
C. Feeding pressure A light feeding pressure is best
excessive. for most products.
SERVICE
Contact your local Hobart Service Office for any repairs or adjustments needed on this equipment.
Long-term service contracts are available on this and other Hobart products.