Vollrath INSTABLOOM Operators Manual

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Operator’s Manual

InstaBloom

TM

Series 15600

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.

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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

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.

 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

Figure 1. Features and Controls.

HEAD BEARINGS

FunCtion and PurPose

Intended for bloom cutting onions.

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GUIDE RODS. Guides and align the pusher head onto the

blade set.

B

HANDLE. Used to lower and raise the pusher head block.

C

GUIDES. Used for smooth and consistent operation of

pusher head on the guide rods.

D

PUSHER HEAD ASSEMBLY. Made up of the pusher head

block, blade assembly and guides. Pushes the blase
assembly through the food product.

E

BUMPERS. Cushions the stop of the pusher head.

F

BASE. Where the food product sets for processing.

G

THUMBSCREW. Used to secure the pusher head block or

the blade assembly.

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BLADE ASSEMBLY. Multiple blades assembled to a specic

shape.

I

LOCKING PIN. Secures the pusher head assembly to the

handle.

J

CORE PUSHER. Pushed the onion off the blades.

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unPaCking the equiPment and initial setuP

Carefully remove crating or packaging materials from the equipment. When
no longer needed, dispose of all packaging materials in an environmentally
responsible manner.

Cleaning, disassembly and reassembly

oPeration

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.

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 Figure 1. They should
slide together with no obstructions. If there are obstructions, verify they
are a matching set. Remove the obstruction.

3. The maximum size of the food product is 20 oz. (566 g). An adapter is
available for smaller onions. Onions should have single hearts and be
free of mold, blemishes and decay.

4. Leave the root intact, remove the papery skin from the onion.

5. Approximately 1/2” to 3/4” (1.3 cm to 1.9 cm) down from the “neck”, slice
the top off the onion.

6. Lift the handle (B) put into the up position so the pusher head remains in
the up position and locked position.

7. Place the onion (root down) and core (at side) facing directly upward,
upon the pedestal and centered under the cutting blade.

NOTE:
Do not attempt to use onions larger than the cutting blade.

8. Bring the handle down to check that the onion core lines up with the ring
in the center of the cutting blade assembly.

9. Place both hands on the handle. Raise the handle slightly and bring it
down with a rm motion.

10. Hold the base with one hand and lift the handle to its full up position to
push the onion from the blade assembly.

11. Remove the onion from the machine. Hold onion about 18” (46 cm) off a
clean surface with the petals in the up position and drop the onion. This
will cause the onion to “bloom” and the petals will separate and open.
(The onion may have to be dropped more than once before it blooms.)

12. Place the onions in an ice water bath for a minimum of one hour. This
step allows the onion petals to bloom and rm. Onions may be held in
water over night.

13. Repeat this process until you have prepared enough food product for
your daily needs.

14. Clean and lubricate your equipment immediately after each use. See the
CLEANING section of this manual for more information.

To maintain the appearance and increase the service life, clean your daily.

NOTE:
Food acids will make blades dull and corrode the metal.
Always clean this food preparation equipment immediately
after every use.

1. Set the handle (B) and pusher head assembly (D) in the down position.
See Figure 1.

2. Remove and retain the locking pin (I).

3. Move the handle (B) away from the pusher head assembly (D).

4. Loosen the thumb screws (G) and remove the core pusher (J).

5. Slide the pusher head assembly (D) off of the guide rods (A).

6. Remove and retain the screws (T) and blade retainer (P). See Spare
Parts Lists and Exploded View.

7. To remove the blade assembly, remove screws (S) and blade retainer (R)
from blade holder (P) and lift out.

8. Wipe, rinse or spray off equipment, pusher head and blade assembly
thoroughly with HOT water.

9. Do not wipe across the blades or use scrub pads on this equipment.
Wiping across the sharp edge of the blade can cause injury and will dull
the blades.

10. The cutting blade assembly is best cleaned by forcing water under
pressure 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 cutting blade assembly.

11. Do not put this equipment in a dishwasher or dish machine with soaps,
detergents, or other alkaline chemicals that can harm the equipment.

12. After cleaning, let the equipment air dry.

13. Reassemble in reverse order of disassembly.

Preventative maintenanCe

1. Clean the equipment after every use.

2. Use for intended purposes only.

3. Change the blades regularly - based on usage.

WARNING

Sharp Blade Hazard.

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

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rePlaCing blade assembly

WARNING

Sharp Blade Hazard.

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

Wash new blades with warm, soapy water and rinse thoroughly to remove the
thin protective oil lm. Keep the sharp edge away from you when handling
blades.

1. Set the handle (B) and pusher head assembly (D) in the down position. See
Figure 1.

2. Remove and retain the locking pin (I).

3. Move the handle (B) away from the pusher head assembly(D).

4. Loosen the thumb screws (G) and remove the core pusher (J).

5. Slide the pusher head assembly (D) off of the guide rods (A).

6. Remove and retain the screws (T). See Spare Parts Lists and
Exploded View.

7. Remove and discard old blade assembly (U).

8. Place the new blade assembly (U) into the blade holder (O).

9. Secure the new blade assembly (U) to the blade holder (O) using the
blade retainer (P) and the screws (T).

10. Set the blade holder (O) and lift bracket (M) onto the guide rods (J).

11. Set the core pusher (L) onto the guide rods (G). Tighten the thumb
screws (D).

12. Set the handle (N) onto the lift bracket (M) and secure with pin (C).

troubleshooting

If the equipment no longer processes food cleanly or without damage to the food product, the blades could be dull and be in need of replacement. Broken, bent,
or nicked blades must be replaced.

Problem It might be caused by Course of Action

Broken Blade. Blades were dull.

Pre-score whenever possible to avoid undue shock and stress to blades.
Replace the blade assembly.

serviCe and rePair

Please contact the qualied professional repair service listed below.

VOLLRATH Induction Repair Service • 1-800-825-6036 (USA) or www.vollrathco.com

When contacting the Authorized Professional Service Center, please be ready with the model number, serial number, and proof of purchase showing the date
the equipment was purchased.

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sPare Parts list and eXPloded vieW - instaCut 3.5

LETTER PART NO. DESCRIPTION

A 353 Nut, Hex, Nylock, 5-16 X 18
B 415 Screw, Hex, 1/4-20 X 7/8
C 4411 Locking Pin
D 369211 Thumbscrew
E 5108 Suction Cup
F 379044 Base
G 379045 Screw, Shoulder Bolt, Slotted, 1/4”
H 379046 Lock Nut, 10-32

I 379047 Link, Handle
J 379048 Guide Rod
K 379049 Washer, Rubber, 1/2” ID

D

LETTER PART NO. DESCRIPTION

L 379050 Core Pusher
M 379051 Lift Bracket
N 379052 Handle
O 379054 Blade Holder with Bearings

P 379055 Blade Retainer
Q 379056 Large Core Tool
R 379057 Small Core Tool
S 379058 Adapter

T 350247 Screw, 10-32 x 3/8”
U 15601 Blade Assembly
V 379053 Bearing, for Blade Holder

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Warranty statement For the vollrath Co. l.l.C.

The Vollrath Company LLC warrants the products it manufactures and distributes against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year, except as specically
provided below. The warranty runs 12 months from the date of original installation. (End user receipt)

1. Refrigeration compressors – The warranty period is 5 years.

2. Replacement parts – The warranty period is 90 days.

3. Fry pans and coated cookware – The warranty period is 90 days

4. EverTite™ Riveting System – The warranty covers loose rivets
only, forever.

5. Cayenne® Heat Strips – The warranty period is 1 year plus an
additional 1 year period on heating element parts only.

6. Ultra and Professional Induction Ranges – The warranty period
is 2 years.

7. Mirage and Commercial Induction ranges - The warranty period
is 1 year.

8. ServeWell® Induction Workstations – The warranty period is one
year on the workstation table and 2 years on induction hobs.

9. Slicers – The warranty period is 10 years on gears and 5 years
on belts.

10. Mixers – The warranty period is 2 years.

11. Extended warranties are available at the time of sale.

12. Boxer Mixers – 1 Year exchange Warranty.

13. Vollrath – Redco products – The warranty period is 2 years.

14. Optio / Arkadia product lines – The warranty period is 90 days.

15. All non-stick products (i.e. fry pans and surfaces) are 90 days for
the non stick surfaces.

All products in the Jacob’s Pride® collection, including
the following, have a lifetime warranty:

• NSF Certied One-Piece Dishers

• NSF Certied Spoodle® Utensils

• NSF Certied Heavy-Duty Spoons with
Ergonomic Handle

• NSF Certied Heavy-Duty Basting Spoons

• Heavy duty Turners with Ergonomic handle

• One-Piece Tongs*

• Heavy-Duty One-Piece Ladles*

• Nylon Handle Whips

Items sold having no warranty:

• Meat Grinder Knives

• Light Bulbs in Convection Ovens and Hot

• Oven Door Seals

• Oven Door Glass

• Hot Food Merchandisers / Display Case

• Calibration and set up of gas equipment

• Slicer / Dicer blades (table top food prep)

• One-Piece Skimmers

• Tribute®, Intrigue®, and Classic Select®
Cookware*

*Jacob’s Pride® warranty does not cover Kool-Touch®,
non stick coatings and silicone handles.

Food Merchandiser

Glass

– Redco and Vollrath

THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE

As The Vollrath Company LLC’s only responsibility and the purchaser’s only remedy, for any breach of warranty, The Vollrath Company LLC will repair or, at its option, replace the
defective product or part without charge, except as otherwise provided below:

• For refrigeration compressors and the second year of the warranty on Cayenne® Heat Strips and mixers, The Vollrath Company LLC will provide the repaired
or replacement part only; and the buyer will be responsible for all labor charges incurred in performing the repair or replacement.

• To obtain warranty service, the buyer will be responsible to return to The Vollrath Company LLC any product (other than gas equipment that is permanently
installed) weighing less than 110 lbs. or located outside of a 50-mile radius of a certied technician designated by The Vollrath Company LLC to perform
warranty repairs. If a Vollrath Technician cannot be contacted check the website for service contact points. (Please refer to the Product Catalogue for weights
and sizes of product)

• No remedy will be available for products that have been damaged by accident, carelessness, improper installation, lack of proper setup or supervision when
required, neglect, improper use, installation or operation contrary to installation and operating instructions or other causes not arising out of defects in materi­als or workmanship. At the buyer’s request, The Vollrath Company LLC will repair and or replace such products at a reasonable cost.

• No remedy will be available for slicers where blade has not been sharpened (Refer to owner’s manual for sharpening instructions)

• No remedy will be available for mixers damaged by changing gears while unit is running or overloading, in either case as determined by a Vollrath Certied
Technician

• Warranty work must be authorized in advance by The Vollrath Company LLC. See the operating and safety instructions for each product for detailed war­ranty claim procedures.

• No remedy will be available for product returned and found to be acceptable to the product specication.

• No remedy will be available under any warranty not registered as required below.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY:

THE VOLLRATH COMPANY LLC SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND,
WHETHER BASED UPON NEGLIGENCE OR OTHER TORT, BREACH OF WARRANTY, OR ANY OTHER THEORY.

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Warranty Procedure

On all warranty calls, the following process and information is required:

• All warranty claims will start with a call to Vollrath Technical Service support line.(800-628-0832).

• A technical support professional will work to diagnose the issues, and provide the details for the service solution.

• Name and phone number of person calling

• Business name, street address, city, state and zip

• Model and serial number

• Date of purchase and proof of purchase (Receipt)

• Name of dealer where unit was purchased

NOTE: Vollrath will not accept products sent without the proper procedure being followed.

Important:

TO MAKE A CLAIM FOR ANY REMEDY UNDER THIS WARRANTY, YOU MUST REGISTER YOUR WARRANTY.

register today

ONLINE: Register your warranty on-line now at www.Vollrathco.com
NO WEB ACCESS: If you do not have access to the web, kindly register by completing the warranty registration form and faxing it to The Vollrath Co. LLC ofce in the country of

purchase.

Warranty registration

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