Mannhart HCM450 Installation Manual

HCM450 CUTTER MIXER

MODEL

HCM450 Cutter Mixer

HCM450 ML-134207
ML-134208
ML-134209

701 S. RIDGE AVENUE

TROY, OHIO 45374-0001

937 332-3000

www.hobartcorp.com

F-34772 Rev. E (May 2014)

INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND CARE OF

Model HCM450 Cutter Mixer

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GENERAL

The HCM450 Cutter Mixer cuts, mixes or blends foods quickly and effi ciently. A transparent lid allows
the operator to inspect the product during the mix-cut-blend process. The unit operates continuously,
momentarily or with a timer control which shuts off the machine automatically after the set time has elapsed.
The HCM450 bowl has a liquid capacity of 45 quarts.

The motor on HCM450 is rated 5 HP, 1140 RPM and has thermal overload protection. The motor is totally
enclosed with external fan cooling.

The cut mix shaft assembly is used for cutting meat products, vegetables, cheese, pastry, cake products
and some doughs that require both cutting and mixing.

The knead mix shaft assembly is used for applications where cutting is not required. It is especially good
for kneading yeast doughs.

The strainer basket may be used when cutting vegetables in water. After cutting, the strainer basket is
raised to allow the water to drain away from the food.

The bowl is locked in its vertical position during processing with the lock arm on HOLD. After processing,
when you move the lock arm from HOLD to TILT, the bowl can pivot to allow easy pouring.

When cutting certain products, a hand-operated mixing baffl e may be used to stir or move the product
into the knives. The mixing baffl e may be removed when it is not needed.

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UNPACKING

Immediately after unpacking, check for possible shipping damage. If the cutter mixer is found to be
damaged, save the packaging material and contact the carrier within 15 days of delivery.

Prior to installation, verify that the electrical service agrees with the specifi cations on the machine data
plate located on the frame behind the control box.

ASSEMBLY

Remove the cutter mixer from the skid and install rubber feet as follows: Apply a bead of silicon sealant
(not provided) around the edge of each leg. Insert a rubber foot onto each leg and fasten with bolts and
washers provided. Match the shape of the foot to conform to the shape of the leg. Two of each style are
included.

NOTE: Optional right and left casters (with rubber caster pads) are available for installation on the two
legs on the control panel side. Assemble with the bolts and washers provided for the rubber feet.

Place cutter mixer in the desired location.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

Electrical and grounding connections must comply with applicable portions of the

national electrical code and/or other local electrical codes.

Disconnect electrical power supply and place a tag at the disconnect switch,

indicating that the circuit is being worked on.

Machines are shipped from the factory with a 6-foot cord and plug. A mating receptacle is furnished with
the machine as standard equipment.

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ASSEMBLING BOWL SEAL AND ATTACHMENTS

Refer to the handbook accompanying the cutter mixer for recipe guidelines and advice regarding the
appropriate selection of attachments for the desired application.

Before installing bowl seal and attachments, be sure the power cord is unplugged.

Bowl Seal: Insert rubber seal into the lower seal housing (Fig. 1). Press the seal down fully into housing.
Screw seal cover onto housing fi nger tight (Fig. 2).

Fig. 1 Fig. 2

Strainer Basket: If needed, insert basket in bowl over the
motor shaft.

NOTE: Never use strainer basket and mixing baffl e at the
same time.

Cut Mix Shaft Assembly or Knead Mix Shaft Assembly: Place
on motor shaft, seat square drive at base and tighten hand
knob by turning counterclockwise.

Lid Scraper: Insert on bar opposite mixing baffl e. Lid scraper
is used to clean the inside of the bowl cover.

Mixing Baffl e: Insert shaft of mixing baffl e into hole in the
center of the lid. With baffl e paddle down, hold baffl e handle
at an angle so lock handle hangs down and insert onto shaft.
Then tighten lock handle (Fig. 3).

Fig. 3

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OPERATION

Move bowl tilt handle to HOLD to lock bowl in vertical position (Fig. 4).
Close and latch the lid by grasping the lid handle with the left hand. Press lid handle down while turning

the latch until lid lock is engaged (Fig. 4).

CONTROLS (FIG. 4)

The Timer has three mode settings: Run, Jog or Timer.

RUN – Machine runs continuously after START is pushed until STOP is pressed.

JOG – Machine jogs momentarily while START is held down; the machine turns off

when you release START.

TIMER – After you set the time and push START, the machine will run for the

amount of time on the timer. After the set time has lapsed, the machine
automatically stops.

START – Turns the machine on.

STOP – Turns the machine off.

UNLOADING

Push the STOP switch. After the shaft has stopped, open the cover. NOTE: When the baffl e is not in
place, the lid opens a few inches upon release.

Remove the cut mix shaft assembly before emptying bowl. The knead mix shaft assembly may stay in
place while emptying the bowl.

Scrape lid (when necessary) before tipping bowl.
For products cut in water, lift out the strainer basket while the bowl is in the vertical position. Allow water

to strain through holes in bottom of strainer basket.
Move the bowl tilt handle to TILT.
The bowl may be tilted to any desired position, depending upon the type of product. Grasp the lid handle

and cautiously tilt the bowl by pulling toward you as the contents empty into a container.
After product has been removed, return bowl to vertical position. Return bowl tilt handle to HOLD position

and proceed to run another load or clean the machine.

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