Vollrath Redco Instacut 5.0 Operator's Manual

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.

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

hazard-related.

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.

• On tabletop models the suction cups will hold the equipment
securely to smooth surfaces.

• 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.

Operator’s Manual

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Redco

Item No. Description

55000 ¼" Dice
55001 ³⁄₈" Dice
55002 ½" Dice
55011 ¼" Dice
55012 ³⁄₈" Dice
55013 ½" Dice
15150 4 Section Wedge
15151 6 Section Wedge
15152 8 Section Wedge
15153 10 Section Wedge
15155 12 Section Wedge
15126 6 Section Core
15128 8 Section Core

Instacut™5.0

FUNCTION AND PURPOSE

Intended for cutting, dicing and wedging vegetables and fruits.

Please register your product at Vollrath.com

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FEATURES AND CONTROLS OPERATION

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F
E
D

H

C

I

B

D

A

A Base Assembly. Holds the guide rods and blade assembly.
B Bumpers. Cushions the pusher head during operation.
C Guide Rods. Guides and aligns the pusher head onto the

blade set.

D Thumbscrew. Secures the pusher head block to pusher head

assembly. Secures the blade assembly to the base assembly.

E Guides. Used for smooth and consistent operation of pusher

head on the guide rods.

F Handle. Used to lower and raise the pusher head.
G Pusher Head Assembly. Made up of the guides, the pusher

head block and the handle.

H Pusher Head Bock. Pushes the food product through the blade

set. Specifically sized to match the corresponding blade
assembly.

I Blade Assembly. Houses the blades. Specifically sized to match

the corresponding pusher head block.

WARNING

Sharp Blade Hazard

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

Prior to first use, it is important to clean the equipment. Wash new
blades with warm soapy water and rinse thoroughly to remove the thin
protective oil film.

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 replaced.

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

3. Before each use, always check for proper blade alignment. Slowly
set the pusher head onto the blade assembly. They should slide
together with no obstructions. If there are obstructions, verify they
are a matching set.

4. Remove the obstruction.

5. Verify that the blade assembly and pusher head assembly are the
desired size.

6. Prepare the food product to be processed. For Slicing and dicing the
maximum size of the food product is 5" (12.7 cm). For Wedging and
coring the maximum size of the food product is 3½" (8.9 cm) in
diameter.

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

8. Remove hand from the blade assembly area and place that hand on
the leg of the base.

9. Using a strong, quick, downward thrust, force the food product
through the blade assembly.

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

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

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CLEANING

WARNING

Sharp Blade Hazard

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

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

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

Always clean this food preparation equipment immediately
after every use.

1. Slide the pusher head off the rod guides.

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

3. Loosen the thumbscrew on the base and carefully remove the blade
assembly.

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

5. 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.

6. The 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 blade assembly.

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

8. After cleaning, let the equipment air dry.

9. Install the blade assembly by inserting the tab on the blade holder
into the groove in the base, then lowering the blade holder into the
seated and flush position in the base. Tighten the thumbscrew.

10.Lubricate the guide rods with mineral oil or Petro Gel after each use.
Do not use cooking oil as it will become sticky and may permanently
damage the equipment.

11.Slide the bumpers into place.

12.Install the pusher head assembly: Slide the pusher head onto the rod
guides.

PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE

1. Clean the equipment after every use.

2. Use for intended purposes only.

3. Change the blades regularly – based on usage.

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 film. Keep the sharp edge away from you
when handling blades.

1. Familiarize yourself with the parts diagram for your equipment.

2. Remove the pusher head assembly by sliding the pusher head off
the rod guides.

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

4. Loosen the thumbscrew and carefully remove the blade assembly.
Remove the cutting blade assembly by pressing upwards on the
bottom of the side of the blade holder, where the thumbscrew is
located. Discard the old blade assembly.

5. Install the new cutting blade assembly by inserting the tab on the
blade holder into the groove in the base, then lowering the blade
holder into the seated and flush position in the base. Tighten the
thumbscrew.

6. Slide bumpers down guide rods to contact base. Position pusher
head assembly onto the guide rods, slowly lower pusher head
assembly, and check pusher head block to blade alignment.

7. Lubricate the guide bar with mineral oil or Petro Gel after each use.
Do not use cooking oil as it will become sticky and may permanently
damage the equipment.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem Might be Caused By Course of Action

Broken Blade Blades were dull.

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

The Vollrath Company, L.L.C.

1236 North 18th Street
Sheboygan, WI 53081-3201 U.S.A.
Main Tel: [phone] or 920.457.4851
Main Fax: [phone] or 920.459.6573

www.vollrath.com

Customer Service: 800.628.0830
Canada Customer Service: 800.695.8560

Technical Services
[e-mail]
Induction Products: 800.825.6036
Countertop Warming Products: 800.354.1970
All Other Products: 800.628.0832

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