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Autoclave:
The blade assembly will withstand cleaning in an
autoclave system with temperatures less than
210 degrees C. However, it will reduce the life of
the blade as compared to the following cleaning
instructions.
Remove all attachments before cleaning. The bowl
and continuous feed assemblies should be cleaned
per the following instructions or as required by local
health department regulations.
The bowl, blade, lid, continuous feed bowl,
continuous feed lead, pushers, and plates are
dishwasher safe. All of the attachments listed above
can be washed in a dish machine or three-tank
system pot sink. Pre-rinse the attachments before
washing to remove any bulk food on the parts.
A stiff bristle brush or power sprayer faucet
attachment is effective in knocking the food out of
the crevices as a pre-rinse procedure. The washer
should have an industry standard wash, rinse, and
sanitization cycle. Allow the parts to air dry after
sanitizing and before reassembly.
NOTE : The high temperatures of dish machines will
tend to shorten the life of the plastic and rubber
parts. Hand washing using a three-pot sink will
provide for the longest life of these parts.
Wear cut-resistant gloves when cleaning the blade
and plates.
Inpect the area on the outside of the bowl around
the handle and the outside of the continous feed
bowl around the interlock pin to ensure they are
clean. Use a brush on these areas if necessary.
• MOTOR BASE
Never immerse the motor base in water. Clean
using a damp cloth or sponge.
Cleaning of the motor base assembly must be done
with care.
First unplug the unit
. A sponging with a cloth lightly
dampened (not dripping) in a mild detergent is
acceptable, making sure the water is not permitted
to penetrate the shaft seal or around the switches
and in the ventilation openings. Clean around the
shaft seal with a small brush, taking care to remove
all food. Do not forget to clean the motor shaft.
Rinse the motor base first using a cloth lightly
dampened (not dripping) with water, then with a
sanitizing solution. Dry the machine with a soft cloth
removing all liquids from seal areas.
• ATTACHMENTS :
CLEANING THE BLADE ASSEMBLY
There is a removable cap
attached to the top of the
S-blade assembly. This
cap should be removed
before cleaning the blade
assembly.
Caution: The blades are sharp. Wear cut-resistant
gloves when handling the blade.
The blade cap may be removed by carefully pulling
the cap up away from the blade. It may be helpful
to pull slightly to the side. The cap is held in place
by small plastic clips that snap into the body of the
blade assembly. If the cap is difficult to remove, you
can use a small diameter rod or screwdriver inserted
through the bottom side of the blade assembly to
knock out the cap using a quick sharp impact.
Again, use caution when handling the blade.
I M P O R T A N T
MAINTENANCE
• MOTOR SEAL
An examination should be made periodically to
ensure that a seal against liquids is being
maintained around the motor shaft. The seal can
and should be replaced whenever wear or erosion
is noted or minimally once every three to six
months. It is recommended that the seal be replaced
by an authorized repair agency.
• BLADE
Blades should be kept sharp. It is not necessary
to have a razor edge. However, they will need
sharpening periodically. Replacement of the dull
blades or plates is recommended.
SHARPENING THE BLADE
The blade will require
sharpening on a perio-
dic basis depending on
use. The use of a dull
blade will sometimes
give unsatisfactor y
results. Follow the
directions shown to
sharpen the blade, or
have the blades shar-
pened professionally if you prefer.
- Put on your cut-resistant gloves
- Use a Robot Coupe stone or any good sharpening
stone.
- Hold or clamp the blade flat on the edge or corner
of a sturdy table.
- With the other hand, hold the stone at a 30 degree
angle against the top bevel of one blade.
- Pull the stone into the blade edge moving from hub
to tip, several strokes, until the blade is sharp.
Check that your detergent is suitable for
cleaning plastic parts. Some washing agents
are too alkaline (e.g. high levels of caustic
soda or ammonia) and totally incompatible
with certain types of plastic, causing them to
deteriorate rapidly.
