55459 - Slicer Vollrath - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Manual Slicer / Dicer (InstaCut™ 5.1)
Brand	Vollrath
Model	55459
Main Functions	Slice, dice, core, wedge for soft fruits and vegetables
Maximum Food Size	Slices and dice: 12.7 cm width; Wedges and coring: 8.9 cm diameter
Cutting Method	Manual by pressing the pusher block
Material	Stainless steel (blades), plastic (body)
Safety	Sharp blades, use with caution, do not touch blades
Maintenance and Cleaning	Hand wash immediately after use; use included cleaning tool; do not put in dishwasher
Lubrication	Guide rods lubricated with mineral oil, PetroGel or food-grade lubricant; do not use cooking oil
Spare Parts Available	Replacement blade sets available at Vollrath.com
Warranty	Limited manufacturer's warranty against defects in materials and workmanship
After-Sales Service	Contact Vollrath technical services; do not repair yourself

Frequently Asked Questions - 55459 Vollrath

How to use the Vollrath 55459?

Prepare the food, place it on the blade set (flat side down), then push the T-handle firmly and quickly downward. Repeat until desired quantity. Make sure the pusher block matches the blade set.

What types of food can I cut with this slicer?

It is designed for soft vegetables and fruits (tomatoes, cucumbers, apples, etc.). Do not use for hard root vegetables like carrots or sweet potatoes.

How to clean the Vollrath 55459?

Disassemble the unit, use the included cleaning tool to remove particles, hand wash in warm soapy water, rinse and air dry. Do not put in dishwasher.

How to replace the blade set?

Loosen the thumb screws, remove the old blade set by pushing upward, insert the new one aligning the peg in the groove, then tighten the screw. Caution: handle with care, blades are sharp.

Why does the pusher head not slide easily?

This is usually due to poorly lubricated guide rods. Clean and lubricate the rods with mineral oil or food-grade lubricant.

Should I lubricate the device?

Yes, lubricate the guide rods after each cleaning with a thin layer of mineral oil, PetroGel or food-grade lubricant. Never use cooking oil.

Can I use the Vollrath 55459 to cut carrots?

No, the device is designed only for soft fruits and vegetables. Carrots and other hard root vegetables can damage the blades.

How to know if the blades are dull?

If the device does not cut cleanly or requires excessive force, the blades are probably dull. Replace the blade set.

Where can I buy spare parts?

Blade sets and other spare parts are available at Vollrath.com. Contact customer service for exact references.

What to do if the blade is broken or bent?

Stop using immediately and replace the blade set. Also inspect the pusher block; replace it if damaged.

USER MANUAL 55459 Vollrath

Instacut™5.1Slicer, Dicer, WedgerandCorer

ThankyouforpurchasingthisVollrathequipment.Beforeoperatingthe equipment,readandfamiliarizeyourselfwiththefollowingoperating andsafetyinstructions.SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONSFORFUTURE REFERENCE.Savetheoriginalboxandpackaging.Usethispackaging toshiptheequipmentifrepairsareneeded.

SAFETYPRECAUTIONS

Toensuresafeoperation,readthefollowingstatementsandunderstand theirmeaning.Thismanualcontainssafetyprecautionswhichare explainedbelow.Pleasereadcarefully.

WARNING

Warningisusedtoindicatethepresenceofahazardthatwillorcan causeseverepersonalinjuryordeath.

CAUTION

Cautionisusedtoindicatethepresenceofahazardthatwillorcan causeminorormajorpersonalinjuryifthecautionisignored.

NOTICE: Notice is used to note information that is important but not hazard-related.

Toreduceriskofinjuryordamagetotheequipment:

• Inspecttheequipmentbeforeeachusetomakesureitisclean.
• Inspectforbroken,nickedordullbladesandiffound,replacethe bladeassembly.
• Verifythepusherblockheadassemblyandbladepackareamatched setandareproperlyaligned.
  • Lubricatetheguiderodsasinstructed, usingalightcoating of mineral oil, Petrol-Gel, or other food grade lubricant. DONOTUSE COOKINGOILASITWILLBECOMESTICKY AND MAY PERMANENTLY DAMAGETHEEQUIPMENT.

FUNCTIONANDPURPOSE

TheInstaCut™5.1 manualfoodprocessorisintendedforslicing, dicing,wedgingandcoringsoftvegetablesandfruits.Itnotintendedto cuthardrootvegetablessuchascarrotsandsweetpotatoes.

Metal mechanical device with dual vertical posts and a central handle (no visible text or symbols)

ItemNo.Description
55457 14 "Dice
55458 36 "Dice
55459 12 "Dice
55460 14 "Slice
55461 38 "Slice
55462 12 "Slice
554634Section	Wedge
554646Section	Wedge
554658Section	Wedge
5546610Section	Wedge
5546712Section	Wedge
554686Section	Core
554698Section	Core

FEATURES

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ABaseAssembly

BBumpers

CGuideRods

DThumbscrew

ET-Handle

FT-HandleAssembly.Consistsofthepusherhead,cleaningtool andthepusherblock.

GCleaningTool.(Dicerandslicerbladepacksonly)

HPusherBlock.Pushesthefoodproductthroughtheblade assembly.Mustmatchtheslice,dice,coreorwedgesizeof bladeassembly.

IBladeAssembly.Housestheblades,wedgerorcorer.Must matchtheslice,dice,coreorwedgesizeofthepusherhead block.

BEFOREFIRSTUSE

Cleantheequipment.SeetheCleaningsectionofthismanual.

OPERATION

WARNING

SharpBladeHazard

Bladesaresharpandcancausecuts.Toavoidinjuryfrom sharpblades,handlewithcaution.

PreparetheFood

Preparethefoodtobeprocessed.Maximumfoodsizefor:

•Slicinganddicing:5" (12.7cm)wide.

•Wedgingandcoring:3½"(8.9cm)indiameter.

PreparetheEquipment

1. Verifythebladeassemblyandpusherblockmatch. Each component mustbeforthesamesizeslice, dice, coreorwedge.

2. Verifytheequipmentiscleanandthebladesareingoodcondition.If bladesareloose,brokenordull,replacethebladeassembly.

3. Placetheequipmentonaclean, flatworksurface.

4. Verify the bumpers are in place on the guiderods. DONOTUSE EQUIPMENT IF BUMPERS ARE NOT IN PLACE.

NOTICE: Using this equipment without the bumpers in placemay damage the equipment.

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1. Verifythebladeassemblyisproperlyinstalledinthebase. The thumbscrewmustbefullytightenedandthebladeassemblyfully tightagainstthesideoftheframeoppositethethumbsrew.

Thumbscrew VOLLRATH® REPLACE IF SLADES ARE DULL OR DAMAGED 1/4" (6mm) CUT P/N 55470 CAUTION SWAP BLADES Fullytight. Nospace.

1. Check for proper blade alignment by slowly setting the pusher head onto the blade assembly.

Correct-Thepusherblockpassesbetweentheblades.

REPLACE BY BLAMERS AND DULL OR DAMAGED 1.44 (40mm) CUT PEN 6540

Incorrect-Thepusherblockcontactstheblades.

REPLACE IF BLACKS ARE DULL OR DAMAGED 1/6 (Raven CUT PIN SETTO)

1. Lift the T-handle and placethe food product on the blade assembly with the flatside facing down.
2. Using a strong, quick, downward thrust, push the food through the blade assembly.
3. Repeat this process until you have prepared enough food
4. Cleanandlubricatethisequipmentimmediatelyaftereachuse. See theCleaningsectionofthismanualformoreinformation.

CLEANING

WARNING

SharpBladeHazard

Bladesaresharpandcancausecuts.Toavoidinjuryfrom sharpblades,handlewithcaution.

NOTICE: Foodacidswilldullthebladesandcorrodethemetal. Cleanthisequipmentimmediatelyaftereveryuse.

NOTICE: Donotputthisequipmentinadishwasherordishmachine with soaps, detergents, orotheralkalinechemicalsthat canharmtheequipment. Handwashonly.

NOTICE: Donotuseabrasivematerials, scratchingcleansersor scouringpadstocleanthisequipment. Thesecandamage thefinish.

Disassemble

1.Slidethepusherheadassemblyupandoffoftheguiderods.
2. Loosenthetwothumbscrews.Thumbscrewsarecaptive-donot attempttoremovethem.Separatethepusherblockfromthepusher head.

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1. Raisethebumpersapproximately2°(5.0cm).
2. Loosenthethumbscrewandcarefullyremovethebladeassembly.

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Wash

1. Wipe, rinse spray off the base, pusher head, pusher block and blade assembly thoroughly with HOT water.
2. Donotwipeacrosstheblades.

NOTICE: Wipingacrossthesharpedgeofthebladecancause injury and willdulltheblades.

1. Usetheincludedcleaningtooltopushfoodparticlesoutfromthe pusherblockorbladeassembly.

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1. Lettheequipmentairdry.

Reassemble

1. Return the cleaning tool to the pusher head assembly and reassemble the pusher head assembly.
2. Installthebladeassemblyintothebase.Tightenthethumbscrewto pushbladesecurelyagainsttheframe.
3. LubricatetheguidebarwithmineraloilorPetrol-Gel.

NOTICE: Donotusecookingoilasitwillbecomestickyandmay permanentlydamagetheequipment.

4.Slidethebumpersintoplace.

PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE

1. Use for the intended purposes only.
2. Inspecttheequipmentbeforeeachuse. Donotusethisequipmentwithmissing, brokenorworncomponents.
3. Cleantheequipmentaftereveryuse.

REPLACETHEBLADEASSEMBLY

WARNING

SharpBladeHazard

Bladesaresharpandcancausecuts.Toavoidinjuryfrom sharpblades,handlewithcaution.

1. Washthebladeassemblywithwarm,soapywater.Rinsethoroughly toremovethethinprotectiveoilfilm.
2. Sliding the T-handle assembly of the guiderods.
3. Raisethebumpersapproximately2"(5.0cm).
4. Removetheoldbladeassemblybyloosingthethumbscrewand thencarefullypressingupwardontheundersideoftheframethat surroundstheblades.

NOTICE: Do NOT touch the sharp understand of the blades.

1. Installthenewbladeassemblybyinsertingthetabontheframethat surroundsthebladesintothegrooveinthebase. Thenlowerthe bladeassemblyintoaseatedandflushpositioninthebase. Tighten thethumbscrew.
   6.Slidethebumpersdowntheguiderodssotheyrestonthebase.
2. PositionT-handleassemblyontotheguiderodsandslowlylower theassembly.Checkthepusherheadblocktobladeassembly alignment.
3. Lubricatetheguiderodwithmineraloil, Petrol-Gelorotherfood-gradelubricantaftereachuse.

NOTICE: Do NOT use cooking oil as it will become sticky and may permanently damage the equipment.

TROUBLESHOOTING

ProblemMightbeCausedByCourse	ofAction
BrokenBladeBladesweredull.		Replacethebladeassembly.Alsoinspectthepusherblock.Replaceif damaged.
Pusherheaddoesnotslideeasily.	Guiderodsimproperlyor insufficientlylubricated.	Cleanandlubricatetheguiderides.SeeCleaning.
Cutspoorly.Bladesaredull.Replacebladeassembly.
Cannotpushfoodthrough.	Bladesaremisalignedorincorrect pusherblockisinstalled.	Confirmthepusherblockiscorrectforthebladeassemblyandthatthere isnointerferencebetweenthepusherblockandbladeassembly.

SERVICEANDREPAIR

ServiceablepartsareavailableonVollrath.com.

To avoid serious injury or damage, never attempt to repair the unit or replace a damaged power cord yourself. Do not send units directly to TheVollrathCompanyLLC.PleasecontactVollrathTechnicalServicesforinstructions.

When contacting Vollrath Technical Services, please be ready with the item number, model number (if applicable), serial number, and proof of purchaseshowingthedatetheunitwaspurchased.

WARRANTYSTATEMENTFORTHEVOLLRATHCO.L.L.C.

This warranty does not apply to products purchased for personal, family or household use, and The Vollrath Company LLC does not offer a written warranty top purchasers for such uses.

The Vollrath Company LLC warrants the products it manufactures or distributes against defects in materials and workmanship as specifically described in our full warranty statement. In all cases, the warranty runs from the date of the end user's original purchase date found on the receipt. Any damages from improper use, abuse, modification or damage resulting from improper packaging during return shipment for warranty repair will not be recovered under warranty.

Forcompletewarrantyinformation,productregistrationandnewproductannouncement,visitwww.vollrath.com.

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Metallic industrial machine with dual vertical posts and a central control knob (no visible text or symbols)

Num.d’art.Description

55457Désde 14 "(6mm)

55458Désde 38 "(9,5mm)

55459Désde 12 "(12,7mm)

55460Tranchesde 14 "(6mm)

55461Tranchesde 38 "(9,5mm)

55462Tranchesde 12 "(12,7mm)

554634quartiers

554646quartiers

554658quartiers

5546610quartiers

5546712quartiers

554686sectionsàévider

554698sectionsàévider

CARACTÉRISTIQUES/FONCTIONS

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ASocle

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REPLACE BY BLAMERS AND DULL OR DAMAGED 1-AP (40mm) CUT PEN 6540

Incorrect-Leblocdepousséetoucheleslames.

REPLACE IF BLADES ARE DULL OR DAMAGED 1/4" (RWN) CUT PIN SETTO

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Lavage

1. Essuyez, rincezoupulvérisezminutieusementlesocle, latêtede poussée, leblocdepousséetlejeudelamesàl'eau CHAUDE.

2.N'essuyezpasleslamesavecunchiffon.

3D illustration of a microchip or connector with pins and a central slot (no text or symbols)

Metal mechanical device with dual vertical posts and a central handle (no visible text or symbols)

Núm.art.Descripción

55457Cubode 14 "(6mm)

55458Cubode 38 "(9,5mm)

55459Cubode 12 "(12,7mm)

55460Rebanadade 14 "(6mm)

55461Rebanadade 38 "(9,5mm)

55462Rebanadade 12 "(12,7mm)

55463Segmentode4secciones

55464Segmentode6secciones

55465Segmentode8secciones

55466Segmentode10secciones

55467Segmentode12secciones

55468Descarozadode6secciones

55469Descarozadode8secciones

CARACTERÍSTICAS

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AConjuntodelabase

BTopes

CVarillasguía

DTornillodemano

EMangoenT

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REPLACE 8 BLACK AND DULL OR DAMAGED 1-AP (40mm) CUT PIN SAGO

REPLACE IF BLADES ARE DULL OR DAMAGED 1/4" (RWN) CUT PIN SETTO

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Technical diagram of a mechanical assembly with labeled components and directional arrows (no readable text or symbols)

Lavado

3D illustration of a microchip or integrated circuit package with pins and a central connector (no text or symbols visible)