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USER MANUAL FP400i Hobart

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GENERAL The FP300i and FP400i are 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. Food Processors are built for 208-240 volt, 50/60 Hertz, 3 phase electrical supply. FP300i comes standard with machine base and manual pusher feeder. Feed hopper and 4-tube feed accessories can be purchased separately. FP400i comes standard with the base only. Other accessories including manual push feeder, feed hopper and 4-tube feed must be purchased separately. Manual Push Feeder Shown With BaseFeed Hopper Assembly 4-Tube Feed Shown With BaseFP300iManual Push Feeder Shown With BaseFeed Hopper Assembly 4-Tube Feed Shown With BaseFP400i– 4 – INSTALLATION UNPACKING The food processor was inspected before leaving the factory. The carrier assumes full responsibility for safe delivery upon acceptance of the shipment. Check for possible shipping damage immediately after receipt. If the food processor is found to be damaged, complete the following steps: 1.Carriermustbenotiedwithinvebusinessdaysofreceipt. 2.Carrier’slocalterminalmustbenotiedimmediatelyupondiscovery(notethetime,date,and whowasspokento),andfollowupandconrmwithwrittenorelectroniccommunication.

3. All original packing materials must be kept for inspection purposes.

4.Thefoodprocessorcannothavebeenmoved,installed,ormodied. 5.NotifyHobartcustomercareat(800)333-7447. Priortoinstallingthefoodprocessor,verifythattheelectricalserviceagreeswiththespecicationson the machine data plate, which is located on the back of the machine. Check that the cutting tools are in good condition and are sharp. LOCATION Place the food processor in its installation location. Allow adequate space to sides to operate controls and rear to swing the pusher plate feed attachment and open the feed cylinder. The food processor has two rear wheels which allow for easier movement of the device.

WALL RACK INSTALLATION

The wall rack has space for three cutting tools. It is easily mounted on the wall and provides a quick overview of cutting tools and saves space. To install, ensure wall rackispositionedlongways(Fig.1).Topofwallrackisendwiththescrewholeon the end. LEVELING This machine has two front leveling legs and 2 wheels on the back for easy movement in the kitchen space. Turn the adjustable feet to level the machine side-to-side and front-to-back. Fig. 1– 5 – ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS The cutting tools have sharp knives. Use extreme caution when working near knives. The electrical cord on this machine is equipped with a four-pronged grounding plug which must be connected properly to a grounded receptacle. If the receptacle isn’t properly grounded, then 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 the rotation is incorrect, UNPLUG THE ELECTRICAL CORD and interchange any two of the three power supply leads (non-groundingwires)insidetheplug.Then,verifythatthe rotation is correct. START-UP TESTING

1. Check that the machine stops when the locking handle is pulled forward, unlocking the feed

2. Check that the machine stops when the locking knob for the feed hopper attachment is turned

clockwise to the unlocked position, and that the machine restarts when the locking knob is turned counterclockwisetothelockedposition(Fig.3).

3. Check that the machine stops when the pusher plate feed attachment is swung to the side so

that the feed cylinder opening is larger than 1

/4"(31.75mm),andthatthemachinerestartswhen thepusherplatefeedattachmentisswungbackoverthefeedcylinder(Fig.4). Fig. 2 Fig. 3 Fig. 4 Ifthemachinedoesnotperformcorrectly,callyourlocalHobartServiceO󰀩cebeforeusingthemachine.– 6 – OPERATION Proper assembly of the food processor, 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. CONTROL SWITCH - FP300i Machinehasonespeed,500rpm.Turnonando󰀨usingthe onando󰀨buttons. CONTROL SWITCH - FP400i

Machineposition1islowspeed(240rpm)forbetterresults when dicing or when processing soft and juicy products.

The cutting tools have sharp knives. Use extreme caution when working near knives. Always push the red STOP button before changing cutters. The cutting tools have sharp knives. Use extreme caution when working near knives.

1. Pull the locking handle all the way open.

2. Rotate the feed cylinder up until it locks on the

storage handle. 3.Lower the ejector plate (Fig. 5) on the knife shaft. Rotate the ejector plate until it seats on the drive pin of the drive shaft. The ejector plate is required for all processing operations.

4. When dicing or using the french fry grid, place a

suitabledicinggrid(seeDiceGuide)intheknife chamber. The tray must be used when dicing.

5. Select the appropriate cutting tool for the job. Place it on the shaft, turning until engaged.

Whenusingtubefeedassembly,donotuseanytoolslargerthan3/8"(10mm). 6.Handtightenthedecoringscrew,agitatorarmorlockingnuttosecuretheblades(seerecommended blade locking mechanism in Assembly Options).

7. Release the catch, swing the feed cylinder back into position, and raise the locking handle.

Ifyouusethewrongcombinationofdicinggridandslicingtool(seeDiceGuide),thefollowingmayresult:

• 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 CUTTING TOOLS

Always push the red STOP button before changing cutters.

1. Pull the locking handle all the way open.

2. Rotate the feed cylinder up until it locks on the

screw OR the agitator device in a clockwise direction(Fig.6). 4.Removethecuttingtool(s)andtheejectorplate. Interlock switches prevent the food processor from operating when the feed cylinder is out of position, the feed hopper is not installed, the pusher plate or 4-tube insert is not in the feed cylinder. If these features do not function as described, contact your local Hobart ServiceO󰀩ce. Fig. 6 Fig. 5– 10 –

FEED CYLINDER ASSEMBLY

Use the appropriate blade securing attachment shown in assembly options.

1. Always press the stop button before working on

the machine, even if the machine is not running. 2.Pullthelockinghandleallthewayopen(Fig.7). NOTE: The FP300i does not have a locking handle. Usethelockingswitch(Fig.8).

3. Position the feed cylinder onto the hinge pins of

themachineandlowerintoposition(Fig.7).

4. Close the locking handle.

5.Whenremovingthefeedcylinder,rstremove the feed hopper, pusher plate, or 4-tube insert attachment.

6. Pull the locking handle forward.

7. Raise and remove the feed cylinder from the

hinge pins of the machine.

1. Always press the stop button before working on the machine, even if the machine is not running.

2.Feedhoppercylinderwithtwovanestobeusedwithfeedhopperonly(Fig.9). 3.Placethefeedhopperinthecenterofthefeedcylindertube(Fig.10). 4.Pressdownthefeedhopperandturnthelockingknobcounter-clockwise(Fig.11). 5.Whenremovinghopper,turnthelockingknobclockwiseandremovethefeedhopper(Fig.12). Fig. 9 Fig. 10 Fig. 11 Fig. 12 Fig. 7 Fig. 8– 11 –

MANUAL PUSHER PLATE ASSEMBLY

Usethedecoringscrewtosecurethecuttingtoolstotheknifeshaft(Fig.13). The cutting tools have sharp knives. Use extreme caution when working near knives.

1. Always press the stop button before working on the machine, even if the machine is not running.

2. Use Cutting or Stacking Feed Cylinder with decoring screw for assembly with manual push feed.

3. Move the pusher plate handle up. Then insert the pusher plate shaft into feed cylinder tube

(Fig.14). 4.Pressthepusherplateattachmentdownandturnthelockingknobcounterclockwise(Fig.15).

5. When removing, press the stop pad down, swing the pusher plate attachment out clockwise and

Usethelockingnuttosecurecuttingtoolstoknifeshaft(Fig.17). The cutting tools have sharp knives. Use extreme caution when working near knives.

1. Always press the stop button before working on the machine, even if the machine is not running.

2. Use Cutting or Stacking Feed Cylinder with locking nut for assembly with 4-tube insert.

3.Fitthe4-tubeinsertintothecylinder,whilealigningthetubeshaft(Fig.18)intothefeedcylinder tube. 4.Pressthe4-tubeinsertattachmentdownandturnthelockingknobcounterclockwise(Fig.19). 5.Whenremoving,turnthelockingknobclockwise,raiseandremovetheinsertattachment(Fig.20). CUTTING STACKING Fig. 17 Fig. 18 Fig. 19 Fig. 20 Photos showing FP400i– 12 –

USING THE FOOD PROCESSOR

When using the feed hopper attachment, bulk product may be added to the feed hopper during operation(Fig.21). When using the pusher plate feed attachment, place prepared products, such as potatoes, carrots, onion, lettuce,cabbage,etc.,inthefeedcylinder(Fig.22). When cutting French fries with the Julienne cutter, place/pile the potatoes against one of the internal guides (Fig. 22). 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 wallofthefeedcylinder(Fig.22).Forbestresults,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. Fig. 21 Fig. 22– 13 – DICING GUIDE FP300i/FP400i Food Processor Dice Guide S35DICE-7/32 (6 mm) S35DICE-9/32 (8 mm) S35DICE-3/8 (10 mm) S35DICE-1/2 (12 mm) S35DICE-1/2L (12 mm) S35DICE-5/8 (15 mm) S35DICE-5/8L (15 mm) S35DICE-3/4 (20 mm) S35DICE-3/4L (20 mm) S35DICE-1 (25 mm) S35DICE-1L (25 mm) SFRY-3/8 (10 mm) 3SLICE-1/32 (1 mm) 3SLICE-1/16 (1.5 mm) 3SLICE-1/8 (3 mm) √ √ √ √ √ √ √ 3SLICE-5/32 (4 mm) √ √ √ √ √ √ √ 3SLICE-7/32 (6 mm) √ √ √ √ √ √ √ 3SLICE-5/16 (8 mm) √ √ √ √ √ √ 3SLICE-3/8 (10 mm) √ √ √ √ √ √ 3SFTSLCE-5/16 (8 mm) √ √ √ √ √ √ 3SFTSLCE-3/8 (10 mm) √ √ √ √ √ √ 3SFTSLCE-1/2 (12 mm)

Cutting Tool Description Blade Options Slicer: Designed to slice rmproducts,suchasroot vegetables etc. Dices when combined with a suitable Dicing Grid. 3SLICE1/32"(1mm) 3SLICE7/32"(6mm) 3SLICE1/16"(1.5mm) 3SLICE5/16"(8mm) 3SLICE1/8"(3mm) 3SLICE3/8"(10mm) 3SLICE5/32"(4mm) Soft Slicer: Designed to slice soft vegetables, fruits, mushrooms etc. Preferably used when dicing soft products, in combination with a suitable Dicing Grid 3SFTSLCE-5/16"(8mm) 3SFTSLCE-3/8"(10mm) 3SFTSLCE-1/2"(12mm) 3SFTSLCE-5/8"(15mm) Julienne Cutter: Cut Julienneofrmproducts for soups, salads, stews, decorations etc. Suitable to cut slightly curved French fries. 3JUL-5/64"(2mm) 3JUL-5/32"(4mm) 3JUL-7/32"(6mm) 3JUL-3/8"(10mm) Dicing Grid: Designed to cut dices in combination with a suitable type of slicer. Dice both hard and soft vegetables, fruits etc. French Fry Grid: Designed to cut straight French fries in combination with a Slicer 3/8"(10mm) S35DICE-7/32"(6mm) S35DICE-5/8L"(15mm) S35DICE-9/32"(7.5mm) S35DICE-3/4"(20mm) S35DICE-3/8"(10mm) S35DICE-3/4L"(20mm) S35DICE-1/2"(12mm) S35DICE-1"(25mm) S35DICE-1/2L"(12mm) S35DICE-1L"(25mm) S35DICE-5/8"(15mm) SFRY-3/8"(10mm) Grater: Designed to shred various products into strings, such as cheese and cabbage. 3GRATE-FINE(1.5mm) 3GRATE-CHEESE Shredder: Designed for shredding operations and makes strings of various products, such as cheese and cabbage in the sizes listed. 3SHRED-1/16"(1.5mm) 3SHRED-7/32"(6mm) 3SHRED-5/64"(2mm) 3SHRED-5/16"(8mm) 3SHRED-1/8"(3mm) 3SHRED-3/8"(10mm) 3SHRED-5/32"(4.5mm)– 15 – CLEANING Turn o󰀨 the machine and unplug the electrical cord before cleaning.

• Allowing food juices to dry on the machine may cause discoloration.

• DO NOT USE steel wool or sharp objects for cleaning machine surfaces.

• Do not leave the cutting tools in a wet condition when not in use. Clean the machine immediately after use. Dismantle all removable parts from the machine and wash them in warm water and a mild detergent. Rinse thoroughly and allow to dry. All removable parts can be cleaned in a dishwashing machine. Wipe the exterior of the machine with a damp cloth. Always store the cutting tools on the wall racks for safe handling and easy access. To dismantle the machine for cleaning: 1.Removethemanualpushfeed(Fig.16),feed hopper(Fig.12)or4-tubeinsert(Fig.20).Clean accessory parts in a 3-compartment sink or with adishwasher(Fig.23). The cutting tools have sharp knives. Use extreme caution when working near knives.

2. Remove the feed cylinder. The feed cylinder

may be removed for cleaning by unscrewing thelockingmechanism(Fig.6)withthewrench provided.

3. Clean removable parts using a 3-compartment

sinkorwithadishwasher(Fig.23).

4. Remove the cutting tool.

5. If 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.

6. Remove the dicing grid and ejector plate;

clean plates in a 3-compartment sink or with a dishwasher.

7. Wipe the knife chamber with a clean damp cloth.

Wipedrywithacleandrycloth(Fig.24).

8. 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.

9. Replace the feed cylinder and feed hopper or

pusher plate attachment. Fig. 23 Fig. 24– 16 – MAINTENANCE Turn the machine o󰀨 and unplug the electrical cord before doing any maintenance. Routinely inspect the machine to ensure it is in proper working order. Plates must be clean, intact, and sharp. The knife shaft and the hinge pins should be regularly lubricated with a drop of mineral oil. Do not use cooking oil type products to lubricate the machine. Ifthemachinedevelopsanyproblems,contactyourlocalHobartServiceo󰀩ce.

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 re-sharpened and are therefore expendable. Replacement dicing gridsareavailablefromyourlocalHobartServiceO󰀩ce. SERVICE ContactyourlocalHobart-authorizedserviceo󰀩ceforrepairsoradjustmentsneededonthisequipment.– 17 – TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY

Machine will not start or stops while operating and won't restart. Machine plug not installed securely into receptacle. Make sure machine is securely plugged into receptacle. Feed cylinder not locked in correct position. Make sure feed cylinder is locked correctly. Feed hopper locking knob not in correct position. Turn feed hopper locking knob counterclockwise to the locked position. Pusher plate feed attachment not in correct position. Move pusher plate feed attachment to the center of the feed cylinder and lower pusher plate. Locking handle not in correct position. Raise the locking handle to the locked position. Fuse or circuit breaker interrupting power. Check for blown fuses or fuses with wrong amperage. Broken wire or connection. Pull electrical cord from receptacle and callyourlocalHobartServiceO󰀩ce. Low output or poor cutting results Wrong cutting tool used. See Cutting Tool Guide in this manual. Wrong combination of dicing grid and slicing toolwhendicing(space between the two cutting tools is too large). See Cutting Tool Guide in this manual. Decoring screw or agitator device not installed. Install decoring screw or agitator device to the machine. Problem with blade or grating plate. Make sure blades or grating plates are intact and sharp. Speed control switch not in correct position. (FP400iOnly) Place speed control switch in Position 1 for dicing, and in Position 2 for all other cutting. Feeding pressure too heavy. Provided the blades and grating plates are sharp, a light pressure is normally all that is required to give the best cutting results. Build-up under cutting tool, possibly due to ejector plate not in place or container is full. Make sure the ejector plate is always installed when cutting. Cutting tool locked to shaft. Build-up between cutting tool and dicing grid or potato chip grid. Always use the ejector plate. Use a thick leather glove and carefully rotate cutting tool clockwise. Decoring screw or agitator device cannot be removed. Devices have tightened during use of the machine. Use the wrench provided to unscrew devices(left-handthread).– 18 – FORM 45249 Rev. B (February 2023) PRINTED IN U.S.A.701 S. RIDGE AVENUETROY, OHIO 45374-0001937 332-3000www.hobartcorp.com