Hobart VPU 100 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

Vegetable Preparation Unit

VPU 100 (VPU6)

INSTALLATION OPERATION

Installation and Operation Instructions

for the V egetable Preparation Unit VPU 100

Content Page

1. Installation............................................................................................... 3

2. Preparation ............................................................................................. 4

3. Use of the discs ...................................................................................... 5

4. Operation ................................................................................................ 6

5. Cleaning.................................................................................................. 7

6. Maintenance ........................................................................................... 7

7. Trouble shooting...................................................................................... 8

Machine noise level is ≤ 70 dB (A)

Important Notes

● Use in Accordance with Regulations

This machine is exclusively to be used to prepare vegetable, fruits,
cheese etc.

● Safety

The "Attention" symbol is shown beside instructions that are essential
for the safe operation of the machine. Please read these passages
very thoroughly.

● Liability

Installations and repairs which are not carried out by authorized
technicians or the use of other than original spare parts, and any
technical alterations to the machine, may affect the warranty set
out in the standard conditions of sale.

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1. Installation

1.1 Unpacking

– Crating and packaging materials should be removed with care.

Shipping damage claims

– This appliance was carefully inspected and packed before

leaving the Hobart factory. The company transporting it
assumes full responsibility for its safe delivery.

Visible damage or loss

– If the shipment is damaged and that damage or loss is visible

upon receipt, make sure that this is noted on the delivery note
or any other shipping documents. These documents should
then be signed by the person making the delivery. Damage
claims should be made immediately, regardless of the extend
of the damage.

Unnoticed damage or loss

– If damage is noticed after the equipment is unpacked, the

transport company should be notified immediately and a
concceled damage claim made within fifteen days of the date
of delivery. The packaging should be kept for inspection.
Hobart cannot assume responsibility for loss or damage
incurred in transit.

Locating

– Place the VPU on a suitable work surface close to a 13 Amp

switched socket outlet.

Note: It is not necessary to bolt the machine to the work top.

1.2 Electrical connection

The machine is supplied with 2 metres of cable fitted with a
13 Amp fused plug.

Note:

Check that electrical details stamped on the machine
data plate agree with those of your electrical service. If
in doubt consult a qualified electrician.

The machine is fitted with NVR (No Volt Release) to prevent
accidental restart should the mains supply be interrupted.
The motor has thermal overload protection.

For added operator protection special interlocks are fitted which
prevent the machine starting unless the feed head and/or the
pusher plate are correctly assembled and/or positioned.

Caution:

Slicing, dicing, shredding, grating plates have very
sharp blades. Handle with extreme care.

Plates should when not in use be stored on the plate
rack supplied with the machine for wall mounting.

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