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Operator’s Manual
Fruit Cutter
TM
403NH
Thank you for purchasing this Vollrath Food Processing Equipment. Before operating the equipment, read and familiarize yourself with
the following operating and safety instructions. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. Save the original box and
packaging. Use this packaging to ship the equipment if repairs are needed.
Item No. 2350215-1 Rev 07/13
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Manual Food Processing equiPMent
Safety PrecautionS
To ensure safe operation, read the following statements and understand
their meaning. This manual contains safety precautions which are
explained below. Please read carefully.
WARNING
Warning is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that can cause
severe personal injury, death, or substantial property damage if the
warning is ignored.
CAUTION
Caution is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that will or can
cause minor personal injury or property damage if the caution is
ignored.
NOTE
Note is used to notify people of installation, operation, or maintenance
information that is important but not hazard-related.
For Your Safety!
These precautions should be followed at all times. Failure to follow
these precautions could result in injury to yourself and others or
damage the equipment.
featureS and controlS
B
D
C
E
A
E
G
To reduce risk of injury or damage to the equipment:
Check equipment before each use to insure the equipment is clean.
Check for broken, nicked or dull blades and if found, replace the blade
assembly.
Figure 1. Features and Controls Fruit Cutter.
Check to insure that the pusher head sits down completely on the rubber
bumpers.
If necessary, lubricate guide rods using a light coating of mineral oil, Petro
Gel, or food grade lubricant. DO NOT USE COOKING OIL AS IT WILL
BECOME STICKY AND MAY PERMANENTLY DAMAGE THE PUSHER
HEAD BEARINGS
function and PurPoSe
Intended for cutting, dicing and wedging vegetables and fruits.
unPacking the equiPment and initial SetuP
Carefully remove crating or packaging materials from the equipment.
Dispose of all packaging ,materials in an environmentally responsible
manner.
Leg installation Fruit Cutter:
1. Install the rubber feet (E) on to the legs (C). See Figure 2.
2. Use the screws (A) and washers (B) to install legs (C) tightening with
C
A
BLADE ASSEMBLY. Houses the blades. Specically sized to
match the corresponding pusher head block.
B
HANDLE. Used to lower and raise the pusher head.
C
LEGS. Supports the equipment.
D
PUSHER HEAD ASSEMBLY. Made up of the guides and the
pusher head block (and the handle for tabletop models).
E
BUMPERS. Cushions the stop of the pusher head.
G
BASE ASSEMBLY. Holds the guide rods and parts of the
equipment.
wrench (D).
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3. Verify that the blade assembly and pusher head assembly are the
desired size.
4. Prepare the food product to be processed.
5. Lift the handle (B) and place the food on the blade assembly (G) with the
at side down. See Figures 1.
C
E
E
6. Remove hand from the blade assembly (G) area and place that hand on
the leg (C).
7. Using a strong, quick, downward thrust, force the food product through
the blade assembly.
8. Repeat this process until you have prepared enough food product for
your daily needs.
9. Clean and lubricate your equipment immediately after each use. See the
CLEANING section of this manual for more information.
B
E
A
D
E
cleaning
Figure 2. Legs, Hardware and Tool for the Fruit Cutter.
3. Secure legs (C) to base (D) using screws (A) and washers (B). See
Figure 3.
C
To maintain the appearance and increase the service life, clean your daily.
NOTE:
Food acids will make blades dull and corrode the metal.
E
E
F
E
F
E
Always clean this food preparation equipment immediately
after every use.
1. Raise the handle to put the highest position. See Figures 1 and 2.
2. Clean large excess pieces of scrap with the special brush provided with
3. Wipe, rinse or spray off equipment, pusher head and blade assembly
4. Do not wipe across the blades or use scrub pads on this equipment.
Figure 3. Mounting the Legs on the Fruit Cutter.
5. The blade assembly (G) is best cleaned by forcing water under pressure
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WARNING
Sharp Blade Hazard.
Blades are sharp and can cause cuts. To avoid
injury from sharp blades, handle with caution.
Prior to rst use, it is important to clean the equipment. Wash new blades with
warm soapy water and rinse thoroughly to remove the thin protective oil lm.
6. Do not put this equipment in a dishwasher or dish machine with soaps,
7. After cleaning, let the equipment air dry.
8. Lubricate the guide bar with mineral oil or Petro Gel after each use.
WARNING
Sharp Blade Hazard.
Blades are sharp and can cause cuts. To avoid
injury from sharp blades, handle with caution.
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this equipment.
thoroughly with HOT water.
Wiping across the sharp edge of the blade can cause injury and will dull
the blades.
through the blades from the unsharpened side. If necessary, use a nylon
bristle cleaning brush to push food particles out from the unsharpened
side of the blade assembly (G).
detergents, or other alkaline chemicals that can harm the equipment.
Do not use cooking oil as it will become sticky and may permanently
damage the equipment.
1. Before each use, check that the equipment is clean and the blades are
in good condition. If loose or broken blades are found, blades must be
serviced.
2. Before each use, always check for proper blade alignment. Slowly set
the pusher head (D) onto the blade assembly. See Figures 1 and 2. They
Preventative maintenance
1. Clean equipment after every use.
2. Use for intended purposes only.
3. Change blades regularly - based on usage.
should slide together with no obstructions. If there are obstructions, verify
they are a matching set.
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