Vollrath 55457, 55458, 55459, 55460, 55461 Installation Manual

Instacut™ 5.1 Slicer, Dicer, Wedger and Corer

Thank you for purchasing this Vollrath 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.

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 will or can
cause severe personal injury or death.

CAUTION

Caution is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that will or can
cause minor or major personal injury if the caution is ignored.

Operator’s Manual

NOTICE: Notice is used to note information that is important but not

hazard-related.

To reduce risk of injury or damage to the equipment:

• Inspect the equipment before each use to make sure it is clean.

• Inspect for broken, nicked or dull blades and if found, replace the
blade assembly.

• Verify the pusher block head assembly and blade pack are a matched
set and are properly aligned.

• Lubricate the guide rods as instructed, using a light coating of
mineral oil, Petrol-Gel, or other food grade lubricant. DO NOT USE
COOKING OIL AS IT WILL BECOME STICKY AND MAY
PERMANENTLY DAMAGE THE EQUIPMENT.

FUNCTION AND PURPOSE

The InstaCut™ 5.1 manual food processor is intended for slicing,
dicing, wedging and coring soft vegetables and fruits. It not intended to
cut hard root vegetables such as carrots and sweet potatoes.

Item No. Description

55457 ¼" Dice
55458 ³⁄₈" Dice
55459 ½" Dice
55460 ¼" Slice
55461 ³⁄₈" Slice
55462 ½" Slice
55463 4 Section Wedge
55464 6 Section Wedge
55465 8 Section Wedge
55466 10 Section Wedge
55467 12 Section Wedge
55468 6 Section Core
55469 8 Section Core

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FEATURES

E

OPERATION

WARNING

Sharp Blade Hazard

F

Blades are sharp and can cause cuts. To avoid injury from
sharp blades, handle with caution.

D

G

C

B

A

A Base Assembly
B Bumpers
C Guide Rods
D Thumbscrew
E T-Handle
F T-Handle Assembly. Consists of the pusher head, cleaning tool

and the pusher block.

G Cleaning Tool. (Dicer and slicer blade packs only)
H Pusher Block. Pushes the food product through the blade

assembly. Must match the slice, dice, core or wedge size of
blade assembly.

I Blade Assembly. Houses the blades, wedger or corer. Must

match the slice, dice, core or wedge size of the pusher head
block.

H

I

D

Prepare the Food

Prepare the food to be processed. Maximum food size for:

• Slicing and dicing: 5" (12.7 cm) wide.

• Wedging and coring: 3½" (8.9 cm) in diameter.

Prepare the Equipment

1. Verify the blade assembly and pusher block match. Each component
must be for the same size slice, dice, core or wedge.

2. Verify the equipment is clean and the blades are in good condition. If
blades are loose, broken or dull, replace the blade assembly.

3. Place the equipment on a clean, flat work surface.

4. Verify the bumpers are in place on the guide rods. DO NOT USE
EQUIPMENT IF BUMPERS ARE NOT IN PLACE.

NOTICE: Using this equipment without the bumpers in place may

damage the equipment.

5. Verify the blade assembly is properly installed in the base. The
thumb screw must be fully tightened and the blade assembly fully
tight against the side of the frame opposite the thumbsrew.

Thumbscrew

BEFORE FIRST USE

Clean the equipment. See the Cleaning section of this manual.

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Fully tight.
No space.

OPERATION (CONTINUED)

6. Check for proper blade alignment by slowly setting the pusher head
onto the blade assembly.

Correct - The pusher block passes between the blades.

Incorrect - The pusher block contacts the blades.

CLEANING

WARNING

Sharp Blade Hazard

Blades are sharp and can cause cuts. To avoid injury from
sharp blades, handle with caution.

7. Lift the T-handle and place the food product on the blade assembly
with the flat side facing down.

8. Using a strong, quick, downward thrust, push the food through the
blade assembly.

9. Repeat this process until you have prepared enough food.

10.Clean and lubricate this equipment immediately after each use. See
the Cleaning section of this manual for more information.

3. Raise the bumpers approximately 2" (5.0 cm).

4. Loosen the thumbscrew and carefully remove the blade assembly.

NOTICE: Food acids will dull the blades and corrode the metal.

Clean this equipment immediately after every use.

NOTICE: Do not put this equipment in a dishwasher or dish machine

with soaps, detergents, or other alkaline chemicals that
can harm the equipment.Handwash only.

NOTICE: Do not use abrasive materials, scratching cleansers or

scouring pads to clean this equipment. These can damage
the finish.

Disassemble

1. Slide the pusher head assembly up and off of the guide rods.

2. Loosen the two thumbscrews. Thumbscrews are captive – do not
attempt to remove them. Separate the pusher block from the pusher
head.

Wash

1. Wipe, rinse or spray off the base, pusher head, pusher block and
blade assembly thoroughly with HOT water.

2. Do not wipe across the blades.

NOTICE: Wiping across the sharp edge of the blade can cause

injury and will dull the blades.

3. Use the included cleaning tool to push food particles out from the
pusher block or blade assembly.

4. Let the equipment air dry.

Reassemble

1. Return the cleaning tool to the pusher head assembly and
reassemble the pusher head assembly.

2. Install the blade assembly into the base. Tighten the thumbscrew to
push blade securely against the frame.

3. Lubricate the guide bar with mineral oil or Petrol-Gel.

NOTICE: Do not use cooking oil as it will become sticky and may

permanently damage the equipment.

4. Slide the bumpers into place.

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PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE

1. Use for the intended purposes only.

2. Inspect the equipment before each use. Do not use this equipment with missing, broken or worn components.

3. Clean the equipment after every use.

REPLACE THE BLADE ASSEMBLY

5. Install the new blade assembly by inserting the tab on the frame that

WARNING

Sharp Blade Hazard

Blades are sharp and can cause cuts. To avoid injury from
sharp blades, handle with caution.

1. Wash the blade assembly with warm, soapy water. Rinse thoroughly
to remove the thin protective oil film.

2. Sliding the T-handle assembly off the guide rods.

3. Raise the bumpers approximately 2" (5.0 cm).

4. Remove the old blade assembly by loosing the thumbscrew and
then carefully pressing upward on the underside of the frame that

surrounds the blades into the groove in the base. Then lower the
blade assembly into a seated and flush position in the base. Tighten
the thumbscrew.

6. Slide the bumpers down the guide rods so they rest on the base.

7. Position T-handle assembly onto the guide rods and slowly lower
the assembly. Check the pusher head block to blade assembly
alignment.

8. Lubricate the guide rod with mineral oil, Petrol-Gel or other food­grade lubricant after each use.

NOTICE: Do NOT use cooking oil as it will become sticky and may

permanently damage the equipment.

surrounds the blades.

NOTICE: Do NOT touch the sharp understand of the blades.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem Might be Caused By Course of Action

Broken Blade Blades were dull.

Pusher head does not slide easily.

Guide rods improperly or
insufficiently lubricated.

Cuts poorly. Blades are dull. Replace blade assembly.

Cannot push food through.

Blades are misaligned or incorrect
pusher block is installed.

Replace the blade assembly. Also inspect the pusher block. Replace if
damaged.

Clean and lubricate the guide rides. See Cleaning.

Confirm the pusher block is correct for the blade assembly and that there
is no interference between the pusher block and blade assembly.

SERVICE AND REPAIR

Serviceable parts are available on Vollrath.com.
To avoid serious injury or damage, never attempt to repair the unit or replace a damaged power cord yourself. Do not send units directly to

The Vollrath Company LLC. Please contact Vollrath Technical Services for instructions.
When contacting Vollrath Technical Services, please be ready with the item number, model number (if applicable), serial number, and proof of

purchase showing the date the unit was purchased.

WARRANTY STATEMENT FOR THE VOLLRATH CO. L.L.C.

This warranty does not apply to products purchased for personal, family or household use, and The Vollrath Company LLC does not offer a written
warranty to purchasers for such uses.

The Vollrath Company LLC warrants the products it manufactures or distributes against defects in materials and workmanship as specifically
described in our full warranty statement. In all cases, the warranty runs from the date of the end user’s original purchase date found on the receipt.
Any damages from improper use, abuse, modification or damage resulting from improper packaging during return shipment for warranty repair will
not be covered under warranty.

For complete warranty information, product registration and new product announcement, visit www.vollrath.com.

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