A float
turn off the heat supply if the water level
low. Once the water level returns to
the heating circuit
is
located in the wash tank to automatically
a
safe level,
is
operational if heat
is
is
too
de-
manded.
is
Tank water
heated by steam, gas, or electricity.
REDUCED VOLTAGE CONTROL (STANDARD)
is
A control transformer
used to provide low
voltage for the solid state control circuits. This
control transformer also supplies 1 15 V.A.C. to the
control components.
INSTALLATION
LOCATION
Adequate space must be available to open and
(6,
Fig. 1
).
service the control box
is
mounted 4-518" below the dish table height
when shipped from the factory. It can be changed
12-518" below the dish table by removing two
to
bolts and reinstalling in the two lower holes
provided.
Set the dishwasher in
its
desired location. Adjust
the height and level by turning the threaded feet
(7, Fig. 1). Make sure the dishwasher
making plumbing connections.
The control box
is
level before
Drain
Connect the drain to the sewer using
Left-hand drain
is
standard. Interchange plug
for a right-hand drain. If a grease trap
by code,
of 42 gallons per minute.
it
should have a minimum flow capacity
.
2" pipe.
is
required
Water Supply
The supply water should have a temperature of
180"-195" F. minimum and have a flow pressure
of 15 to 25
P.S-I. at the pressure gauge tee beside
the fill (solenoid) valve.
Use
314" pipe for connecting the water supply line
to line strainer which
is
assembled directly ahead
of the fill (solenoid) valve. The line strainer pre-
vents foreign matter from reaching the solenoid
25
valve. If flow pressure exceeds
P.S.I., a pressure
reducing valve (not furnished) must be installed in
the water supply line.
Gas Heat
Check gas data plate (9, Fig.
1) attached to dish-
washer or tag attached to gas burner tubing for
type of
Connect gas burner to
gas
to be used.
gas
supply. Check gas burner
compression fittings to assure they have not
loosened during shipment.
Dish tables (1, Fig. 2) should be turned down and
fit into the dishwasher. Use a sealer between table
and tank lip to prevent leakage. Fasten the dish
tables to the tank lip with truss head screws.
Plumbing connections must comply with applicable sanitary, safety and plumbing codes.
U
Fig.
2
is
A capped "tee" (not supplied)
recommended to
catch loose particles in front of the valve.
The burner
not adjustable. If line pressure
is
is
above 7" W.C. (natural gas) or 1 1 " W.C. (L.P. gas),
an additional regulator valve (not supplied) must
be installed.
The burner
circuitry. There
is
ignited automatically by solid state
is
no pilot light. Gas flow
is
regu-
lated by the temperature control circuit through a
solenoid valve.
If a failure occurs in the gas heat control board or
gas pressure, the reset button, located on the side
of the gas burner control box, will pop out. This
completely shuts off the gas heat system. To reset,
push the button in. If system does not reset,
contact an authorized Hobart service office.
Steam Heat
The steam supply must be between 15 and 50 P.S.
flowing pressure. Steam flow
solenoid valve
as
well
as
a
is
controlled by
mechanical globe valve.
I.
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AM-1 2 INSTRUCTIONS
A
314"
union connection, for steam supply line,
is located behind the control box.
A solid state circuit board controls the steam valve
is
to provide shut-off. When the dishwasher
not in
use, close the globe valve in the line ahead of the
solenoid valve.
ELECTRICAL COhINECTIONS
Before making electrical connections, check the
(4,
Fig.
1)
specifications on machine data plate
to
assure they agree with those of your electrical
service.
Electrical and grounding connections must comply
with the
trical
a~~licable ~ortions of the National Elec-
cod;' and/or 'other local electrical codes.
Fig.
3
WARNIIVG: DISCONNECT ELECTRICAL
POWER SUPPLY AND PLACE A TAG AT DISCONNECT SWITCH
.INDICATING CIRCUIT
IS BEING WORKED ON.
See wiring diagram attached inside of control box
cover. Refer to chart for correct wire and fuse sizes
when connecting dishwasher.
CI
BRANCH
MACHINES
Volts Ph.
100-120
100-120
200-240
200-240
400480
RCUlT SIZE AND PROTECTION
WITH ELECTRIC HEAT
Max.
25
60 4
1
1
3
3
Motor
Only
Electric
Heat Only
Motor
&
Electric
Heat
Min. Ckt. Time Delay Copper
Ampacity Fuse Wire Size
25
50 50
30 30 10
15 15 14
60°C
6
MACHIkIES WITH STEAM OR GAS HEAT
Volts Ph.
100-120
200-240
2013-240
4.00-480 3 15
I
1
3
Motor
Valves
Min. Ckt. Protective Copper
Ampacity Device Wire Size
30
15
&
15 15 14
Max.
30
15
6
6G°C
a
o
14
14
ground lead to the grounding lug
(2,
Fig.
3)
in the
control box.
Three-phase motors must rotate the impeller in the
direction of the arrow located on the pump hous-
ing (counterclockwise). To
(5,
motor fan cover
Fig.
check rotation, remove
1
).
Close machine doors.
Connect power to machine and push the power
switch ON then OFF. Motor fan must rotate
counterclockwise when facing fan.
If rotation is incorrect,
TRlCAh POWER SUPPLY
DISCONNECT ELEC-
and interchange any
two of the incoming power supply leads. Re-energize and verify correct rotation. Replace fan cover.
OPERATION
The dishwasher can be operated in AU-TORIIATIC
or MANUAL by positioning the Cycle switch
Fig.
4)
in desired position. When Cycle switch
is
(5,
set
$-
k-
A fused disconnect switch or circuit breaker (not
furnished) MUST be instailed in the electrical
service
l'ine supplying this dishwasher and should
meet the requirements of your local electrical c~de.
,411
connections are made
at
the terminal blocl< in
the control box.
Connect
the incoming power
a
permanent electrical power supply to
sr-lpply b!ock
(1,
Fig.
3)
and
a
Fig.
4
for AUTOMATIC, the WASHIRINSE switch (4,
Fig. 4) must be in the OFF position. When Cycle
switch
accomplished when WASHIR INSE switch
is
set
for MANUAL, wash operation
is
is
in
WASH position. To rinse in MANUAL operation,
WASH/R\NSE switch in RINSE position for
hold
desired rinse time.
When operating the dishwasher in AUTOMATIC
1)
setting, close door (5, Fig.
(3,
Fig.
4)
pilot light
If cycle
is
interrupted, such as opening and closing
the door to add
goes off, cycle
a
dish, the timer resets and starts
new cycle. This feature provides
to start cycle. When
is
comp!eted.
a
complete
cycle to insure proper cleaning ~f an added article.
6efore opening the door during a cycle, first turn
off POWER switch;
then wait
10
seconds to avoid
water splashing from the wash arms.
a
INSTRUCTIONS
Fig.
6
AM-12
model, the front inspection door (10, Fig.
I)
must
be closed before counterbalanced doors can be
lowered.
Push POWER switch
release timed
Fl LL switch
(1, Fig.
automatic fill operation. Wait a full 2 minutes
4)
to ON. Push and
(2,
Fig. 4) to start
18
seconds for the timed fill cycle to complete and
shut off.
The wash thermometer
(1, Fig. 1) should register
150"-168" F. during wash cycle. The rinse ther-
mometer
(1 1, Fig.
I),
during rinsing operation,
should register 180"-195" F. minimum. These tem-
pera-tures are necessary for dishwashing and sanitization.
Fig.
5
PREPARATION
Place overflow tube
(2,
Fig.
5),
overflow cover (1,
Scrape the dishes to remove large partic!es of food
and debris. Water-scrape the dishes by means of
spray of water from the water system or by
Fig. 5), end cover (1, Fig. 6), slanted strainer (2, stream of recirculating water before or after
Fig. 6) and strainer bucket
(3,
Fig. 6) in position.
Scatter the initial charge of detergent on the When racking dishes DO
slanted strainer. Replenish as needed unless
auto-
matic detergent dispenser has been added by others.
racking the dishes.
NOT stack one on top of
another. Water must have free access to both sides
of every dish.
a
a
Close the counterbalanced doors (5, Fig. 1) which
automatically closes the drain. On straight-thru
Stand plates and flat dishes up edgewise in mixed
dish rack (Fig.
7).
AM-12
INSTRUCTIONS
Cups, glasses, and bowls should be placed open-side
down (bottoms up) in cup, glass, and silver rack
7).
(Fig.
Knives, forks, spoons and small pieces should be
scattered loosely over screen bottom of cup, glass,
and silver rack.
After filling rack, raise the doors (5, Fig. 1) and
slide rack into dishwasher. Close the doors. Wash
and rinse cycle starts automatically and stops after
completion.
CLEANING
Push POWER switch (1, Fig.
4)
to OFF.
Open doors. Clean off "soiled" and "clean" dish
tables into dishwasher. Drain machine by pulling
drain lever (3, Fig. 5).
Remove and empty slanted strainer (2, Fig. 6) and
strainer basket (3, Fig. 6). Wash and rinse thoroughly.
Raise overflow cover (1, Fig. 5) and remove over-
(2,
flow tube
Fig. 5). Thoroughly cleanse and flush
dishwasher interior. Wash and rinse overflow tube
inside and out.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING: DISCONIVECT ELECTRICAL
POWER SUPPLY AND PLACE A TAG AT THE
DISCONNECT SWITCH INDICATING CIRCUIT
IS BEING WORKED ON BEFORE BEGINNING
ANY MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE.
Fig.
9
LUBRICATION
B
\
Leave doors open to allow interior to air dry.
Make sure that wash (5, Fig. 6
&
rinse arms (6, Fig. 6
2, Fig. 8) rotate freely and
&
3, Fig. 8) and
are free of any obstructions. Refer to MAINTENANCE if any obstructions are present.
Check rinse nozzles
(4,
Fig. 6 & 1, Fig. 8) to make
sure they are free of any lime and solids.
Fig.
8
NOTE: Contact your Hobart Sales and Service
Office for proper lubricants.
Motor
DISCONIVECT ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY
and lubricate the motor once or twice a year with
the approved lubricant. Remove the grease plug
(1,
Fig.
9)
and add one pump from a standard
grease gun.
:
CAUTION
lubrication can do more damage than
DO NOT over-lubricate; excessive
under-
lubrication.
WASH ARMS
Both wash arms
rinse arms (6, Fig. 6
(5,
Fig. 6 & 3, Fig. 8) and both
&
2, Fig.
8)
should turn
freely and continue turning for a few seconds
after being whirled by hand. To check, DISCONNECT ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY,
rotate arms, and remove any obstructions causing
improper operation.
If the slanted strainer
bucket (3, Fig. 6)
structions (such
as
(2,
Fig. 6) or strainer
is
not properly in place, ob-
food partcles or bones) may
clog the wash arm nozzles. The wash arms are
easily removed for cleaning.
To remove the lower wash arm (5, Fig.
lift off the rinse arm
dowel (or end of punch) unscrew the rinse
bearing pin
arm. It
located on lower wash arm shaft.
The upper wash arm (3, Fig. 8)
unscrewing the hand knob
moving upper rinse arm and wash arm together.
Be careful not to drop these arms.
(7,
Fig. 6) and lift off lower wash
is
not necessary to remove the spacer
(6, Fig.
6),
is
(4,
Fig. 8) and re-
6),
first
then using a
arni
removed by
TROUBLESHOOTING
NOTE: If symptom persists after possible causes
have been checked-out, contact an authorized
Hobart Service Office.
-
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSE:
Insufficient wash water due to drain obstruc-
'I.
tion preventing proper drain closing.
Dishes not clean
INSTRUCT1 ONS
4.
Excessively hard water.
5. lncorrect detergent for water conditions.
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSE:
1. Dirty line strainer causing .reduced water flow.
Turn off water supply, remove strainer cap,
withdraw and clean screen. Reassemble.
2.
Low supply line pressure.
A
final rinse piping. Pressure should be 15-25
P.S.I. (20 P.S.I.
pressure, turn the
line) during final rinse.
pet cock be closed (perpendicular to the line)
by the end of the rinse cycle or damage to the
gauge may result.
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSE:
-
Inadequate Rinse
pressure gauge (3, Fig. 1)
is
nominal). To check the rinse
petcock
It
is
-
Leaking valve (except solenoid type)
is
provided in the
90"
(parallel to the
important thst the
AM-12
2.
b
.
&.
2.
Worn or torn drain
water to drain.
3. Loss of water pressure due to pump obstructions.
DlSCONNECT ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY and drain tanks. Check for any obstruction
4.
lncorrect water temperature. Check circuit
breaker to electric heat supply, or main steam
valve. Make certain valve
Iiicorrect detergent dispensing. Contact your
5.
detergent representative
SYMPTOM
dishes
POSSIBLE CAUSE:
l mproperly loaded racks.
1.
2.
lncorrect rinse water temp. (min. 180"
3. Loss of water pressure due to pump obstruction.
DISCONNECT ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY and drain tanks. Check for any ob-
struction
at
the pump intake.
-
Spotting of silverware, glasses and
at
the pump intake.
"0"
ring allowing wash
is
completely open.
F.)
1. Foreign material preventing proper valve
operation.
NOTE:
tion when pipe compound or metal shavings
may lodge at the valve seat. Shut off supply
line. Unscrew and lift bonnet from valve body.
Clean valve and reassemble.
If a solenoid valve
2.
ommended that authorized Hobart Service
personnel be contacted.
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSE:
1. The machine
safety device which shuts off the heat if water
level drops. Check for proper water level.
2.
Circuit breaker to heat system tripped.
3. Gas line closed.
4.
Steam valve not open completely.
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSE:
1. Blown fuse or tripped circuit breaker
supply.
A
critical period
is
malfunctioning
-
No wash tank heat
is
equipped with a low water
-
No machine operation
is
soon after installa-
it
is
at
power
rec-
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Description
Conduit (R.H. Controls)
Conduit (L.H. Controls)
Control Box
AM-12 Motor
AM-1 2A Motor
Motor Parts
Lower Wash Arm (Thrust Washer Type)
Lower Wash Arm (Ball Bearing Type)
Upper Wash Arm (Thrust Washer Type)
Upper Wash Arm (Ball Bearing Type
Upper Wash Arm (Ball Bearing Type
Outside Rinse Piping
lnside Rinse Piping
Inside Rinse Piping (Low Water Consumption)
Door Interlock
Door (Straight
Door (Corner)
Door Lift Unit (Straight
Door Lift Unit (Corner)
Strainers
Track Unit
Miscellaneous
Low Water Protection
Electric Heat
Gas Burner Unit
Flue
&
Igniter Control (Gas)
Steam Injector
Dish Racks
&
&
&
-
Thru)
Drain
Pump
Pump
-
Thru)
WIStationary Rinse)
WIRotating Rinse)
REPLACEMENT PARTS
AM-12
ILLUS.
PL-16176
"*lo P-77657-39
**I2 FE-8-23
**I4 FE-8-11
PART
NO.
1 P-77657-38
2 FE-8-25
3 FE-8-11
4 FE-8-24
5 FE-8-11
**6 FE-8-25
*7 FE-8-33
**8 FE-8-11
*9 FE-8-12
*11 C-104192-9
*13 FE-8-31
*15 FE-8-12
CONDUIT
(R.H.
CORITROLS)
NAME
Conduit - 314" x 32" (Waterproof)
Connector 90' "Sealtite" (314" Male Thd. x 314" Flex. Cnd.)
314" Gasket Assy
Connector
314" Gasket Assy
Con~lector - 90' "Sealtite" (314" Male Thd. x 314" Flex. Cnd.)
Connector 90' "Sealtite" (1" Male Thd. x 1" Flex. Cnd.)
-0"Ring
Nipple . 318" x 2-114" Lg . (S.T.O.E.)
Motor (Give Electrical Spec.)
Cap Screw . 5/16"-18 x 314" Hex Hd
Lock Washer
Gasket Kit (Motor to Pump) (One Set consists of: 1 Blue
and 1 Yellow
Shell-Pump
Gasket . Pump Discharge
Gasket . Pump Intake
Shroud . Pump Intake
Lock Washer . 5/16" Light
Cap Screw 5116"-18 x 314" Hex Hd 4
Cap Screw
Lock Washer
Washer
Cap Screw
Lock Washer
Washer
Gasket
Impeller (60 Hz.)
Impeller (50 Hz.)
Key . #404 Woodruff
Shaft Seal Assy
"0"Ring
Motor (Give Elec
Cap Screw 318"-16 x 718" Hex Hd
Lock Washer
"0"Ring
Shim Kit (Motor to Pump) (One Set consists of: 1 Blue (.005" Thk.); 1 Brown (.010" Thk.);
and 1 Yellow
Shell-Pump
Gasket -Pump Discharge
Gasket . Pump Intake
Shroud -Pump Intake
Lock Washer
Cap Screw 5116"-18 x 314" Hex Hd 4
Cap Screw
Lock Washer
Washer
Cap Screw