R4X and R6X Operation Manual
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B. DISASSEMBLY OF THE
CONTINUOUS FEED ATTACHMENT
1
Turn the unit OFF and UNPLUG it from the wall
socket.
2 Pull the plastic pushers out of the openings.
3
Pull out hinge pin from continuous feed lead and lift
up latch at upper right front of machine (see draw-
ing). Remove the continuous feed lead.
4
Remove cutting plate. Rotate plate slightly coun-
terclockwise, then lift free of shaft. Remove dicing or
French fry grid if any, then lift out the plastic discharge
plate.
5
Press the release button (see drawing) on the con-
tinuous feed attachment and at the same time turn
the continuous feed attachment clockwise. The con-
tinuous feed attachment releases and can be lifted
off over the motor shaft.
Before continuing, you should com-
pletely read the instructions contained in
the rest of this manual.
The continuous feed lead has two feed openings, one
large and one small, with matching pushers. The food
is inserted in the chosen opening by removing the
pusher with one hand and then depositing the food
into the chute with the other hand. The pusher should
then be used to push the food through the opening.
III.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
THE UNIT SHOULD BE OFF EXCEPT WHEN PRO-
CESSING IS UNDERWAY.
It is recommended that the machine be operated on
a 50% duty cycle. This is easily accomplished since
the preparation time (cleaning, coring, peeling, and
loading) takes longer than the processing time. This
will yield the longest life for your machine.
The Robot Coupe Food Processor will slice, grate,
shred and julienne. These processes will be per-
formed in a matter of seconds. Because of the speed
of the process, it is necessary that the operator per-
form preliminary steps before turning the machine on.
Food preparation, feed chute loading, and availability
of a receptacle (catch pan) for receiving the finished
product are some of the steps to assure positive con-
trol of the processing operation.
Food preparation will be required to assure that the
produce will fit a feed chute opening. Additionally,
according to personal preference, some products may
or may not be cored or peeled. Feed chute selection
should be made depending upon the product to be
processed. As an example, good consistency of small
round produce (carrots, cucumbers, etc.) necessitates
use of the small feed chute to allow better operator
control. Use of the larger port for this type of produce
may result in an undesired finished product, e.g., slic-
ing with the grain. In general, more control of the
processing operation can also be obtained by filling
the selected feed chute and placing the pusher in po-
sition before turning the machine on.
Adherence to certain operational techniques will also
enhance the processing operation. For instance, a
consistent pressure with the pusher upon the produce
will yield a consistent output. Application of more pres-
sure will increase the thickness of the product, e.g.,
thicker slice, while reduction in pressure will result in
a finer product. However, do not apply enough pres-
sure to stall or slow the motor. This will cause dam-
age to both the plate and the motor. If no pressure is
applied at all and the produce is permitted to bounce
around, an inconsistent product may result. When
the pusher has settled fully in the feed chute, press
the off switch and re-load the entry port for a repeat
process.
