General GVPP40 Service Manual

SERVICE, INSTALLATION AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL

9/19/2017

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GVPP40 and GVPP50

4” (102mm) PATTY PRESS｜5” (127mm) PATTY PRESS

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

READ THIS MANUAL IN ITS ENTIRETY

TO HELP FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH YOUR NEW EQUIPMENT BEFORE PROCEEDING.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual. Always read and obey all safety messages.

Understanding of safety messages will assist in alerting you to potential hazards and helps reduce the chance of injury.

Follow the instructions as outlined in this manual.

Table of Contents

SERIAL NUMBER INFORMATION ....................................................................................................................................... 2

WARRANTY ............................................................................................................................................................................ 2

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................................................................... 3

INSTALLATION ....................................................................................................................................................................... 3

OPERATION ............................................................................................................................................................................. 3

CLEANING ............................................................................................................................................................................... 4

LUBRICATION ........................................................................................................................................................................ 4

DIMENSIONS .......................................................................................................................................................................... 5

SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................................................................................................... 5

GVPP40 and GVPP50 PATTY PRESS EXPLODED VIEW .................................................................................................... 6

PARTS LIST .............................................................................................................................................................................. 7

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Fill out and return the enclosed warranty postcard or visit our website/warranty registration.
Keep the dated proof of purchase invoice which establishes the appliance's warranty period.

SERIAL #:______________________________________________________________________________________________

INSTALL DATE:______________________ MODEL #:__________________________________________________

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SERIAL NUMBER INFORMATION

 The serial number of your GVPP40 or GVPP50 Patty Press is located on the outside of the shipping box.
 Always have the serial number of your unit available when calling for parts or service.
 This manual covers standard units only.
 If you have a custom unit, consult customer service department at the number listed on cover page.

WARRANTY

The General Patty Press is guaranteed to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for the period of 90 days. The warranty
does not cover wearable parts and is subject to the determination of the manufacturer. The warranty does not apply to use of or
sale of the product outside of the United States.

Due to periodic changes in designs, methods, procedures, policies and regulations, the contents of this manual are subject to
change without notice. While we exercise good faith efforts to provide information that is accurate, we are not responsible for
errors or omissions in information provided or conclusions reached as a result of using this reference manual. By using the
information provided, the user assumes all risks in connection with such use.

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Please read and comply with the instructions listed on this document. To get the best service life and performance from
your machine, clean it thoroughly before and after each use by following the instructions listed below. Minimize the use of
alkaline cleaners as they may dull the finish and cause pitting.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

This manual contains a number of precautions to follow in order to help promote safe use of this equipment.

 To prevent illness caused by the spread of food-borne pathogens, it is important to properly clean and sanitize the

patty press as any surface of the press can become contaminated.

 It is the responsibility of the patty press owner/operator to follow all guidelines, instructions and laws as established

by your local and state health departments and the manufacturers of chemical sanitizers.

 ALWAYS properly clean and sanitize the patty press after use and as instructed by state and local laws.
 DO NOT disassemble the patty press beyond what is instructed. Only trained and qualified service personnel

should attempt repairs.

 DO NOT drop the patty press.
 NEVER immerse the entire patty press base in water.
 DO NOT put any part of the patty press or the base in a dishwasher.

INTRODUCTION

This user’s manual is intended for installing, using and servicing your GVPP40 4” or GVPP50 5” patty press. It is

recommended that this manual be kept in an accessible place. Every GENERAL machine is designed and manufactured

according to the highest standards of safety and performance. It meets or exceeds the sanitation standard NSF 2.
The Legacy Companies assumes no liability or responsibility of any kind for products manufactured by GENERAL, that have
been altered in any way, including the use of any parts and/or other components not specifically approved by The Legacy
Companies. GENERAL reserves the right to make design changes and/or improvements at any time. Specifications and
designs are subject to change without notice.

INSTALLATION

1. Screw press handle into handle shaft prior to use.

2. Ensure the patty press has been thoroughly cleaned and sanitized prior to every use.

3. Place the patty press on a flat surface, free of debris and liquids.

4. Inspect equipment to ensure wax paper holder, top press plate and bottom press plate are all tightly attached.

5. Place wax paper in the wax paper holder.

OPERATION

1. Weigh the ground meat you will be using.

 4 Inch press -- hamburger weight - 4 oz.
 5 Inch press -- hamburger weight - 8 oz.

2. Roll the ground meat into a ball.

3. Open the press by pushing the press handle backwards until the upper press plate is elevated.

4. Press the side button (right side of the unit) to get the bottom press plate to drop into position in the forming dish.

5. Press a sheet of wax paper on the bottom press plate.

6. Place the ball of meat on the wax paper and cover with another sheet of wax paper.

7. Pull the handle forward and apply light pressure to form the patty.

8. Push handle back to release the top plate from the pressed patty and raise the bottom plate to allow removal of patty from

lower plate.

9. Remove wax paper before cooking the meat.

10. Repeat steps 1-9 to make as many patties as needed.

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