Nemco Food Equipment Easy Dicer Two-Way Vegetable Cutter - Operations Manual - Manual

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Model Series: EASY DICER ™ ONION DICER
TWO WAY VEGETABLE CUTTER
55100E ¼ ” x ¼ ”x ¼ ” cut
55100E-1 ½ ” x ½ ” x ¼ ” cut
55100E-2 ¼ ” x ¼ ” x ? ” cut
OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS AND SERVICE PARTS LIST
INTRODUCTION
1. To get the best operation and life from your machine, please read and comply with these instructions.
2. Clean machine thoroughly before and after each use using cleaning instructions below.
3. Minimize the use of alkaline cleaners as they may cause pitting and dulling of the finish.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Remember that the blades are VERY SHARP; be careful when handling and operating the machine to keep hands away from
the cutting edges.
2. CAUTION: NEVER CUT AN ONION WITH A BROKEN BLADE.
PREPARATION
1. Set unit on a flat surface
2. Clean unit thoroughly before use.
3. If unit fails to operate properly when first used call NEMCO customer service at 1-800-782-6761
STARTUP
1. Install CRANK ASSEMBLY on the threaded end of the DRIVE SCREW.
2. Select a position on a counter or table where the dicer can be conveniently operated with sufficient workspace. Mark around the
MOUNTING BASE to record the position selected.
3. Remove the MOUNTING BASE from the LEG and mount it on the work surface using the MOUNTING SCREW ASSEMBLY KIT.
4. Place the Dicer in the MOUNTING BASE and secure with LOCK SCREW.
OPERATION
1. Pull LEVER up to release DRIVE SHOES.
2. Check to be sure the GRID is installed to the full depth of the GRID ASSEMBLY, and that the PUSH BLOCK is installed in the
GUIDE to full depth. The HOLD DOWN BAILS must be secured over the top to retain the PUSH BLOCK and the GRID.
3. Gently slide the PUSH BLOCK forward until the PUSH BLOCK fingers pass into the GRID, to assure they are properly aligned.
4. Pull CRANK ASSEMBLY rearward to be ready to insert an onion into the trough.
5. Place COVER over ROTARY CUTTER end.
6. Place pealed onion with a cut end toward the GRID, slide PUSH BLOCK forward against the onion and push LEVER down.
7. Turn CRANK ASSEMBLY clockwise to dice the onion.
8. When the PUSH BLOCK has advanced as far as it will go, turn CRANK ASSEMBLY about ½ turn counter clockwise. Then pull
LEVER up to release the DRIVE SHOES.
9. Pull CRANK ASSEMBLY rearward as far as it will go, causing CLEANER PLATE to move forward to clean the onion tissue from the
PUSH BLOCK.
10. Repeat steps 6 through 9 for additional onions.
11. Limit use to onions no larger than 3 ½ inches in diameter.
12. Always make sure that the GRID and the PUSH BLOCK are aligned. The HOLD DOWN BAILS must be securely placed over the top
of the PUSH BLOCK and the DICING GRID to keep them in position while using the dicer.
13. INSPECT the dicer at regular intervals to be sure that it is in proper working order. Be sure that the screws are tight and that
rotating parts turn freely. Visually examine the GRID FRAME and BLADES for cracks or chipping each time the machine is cleaned.
While breakage is not expected, it is prudent to keep a watchful eye on such critical components.
CLEANING
NOTE: Proper maintenance plays an important part in the life span and functioning of the unit
1. Be careful of the sharp blades
2. For easy effective cleaning, lift off the COVER. Also, remove the CLEANER PLATE, PUSH BLOCK and GRID as described in the
following section.
3. Remove Dicer from MOUNTING BASE by loosening LOCK SCREW.
4. Wash COVER by hand. DO NOT wash the clear plastic cover in a dishwasher. Very hot water may cause damage.
5. Wash the DICER and the parts removed by running water (pressure spray) over them. Minimize use of ALKALINE cleaners.
6. Be sure that GUIDE RODS are clean. Onion juice, which might remain on them, gets very sticky and makes it difficult to slide the
PUSH BLOCK back and forth.
7. After washing, reassemble the parts by reversing this procedure.
8. Remount the Dicer and repeat items 1 through 3 in the OPERATION section. This assures the proper positioning of the GRID and
PUSH BLOCK.
9. Advance the PUSH BLOCK to its forward position and push LEVER down to hold it in this position until the Dicer is used again.
Always store the DICER with the PUSH BLOCK inserted and locked into the GRID to protect the
blades and the people who might accidentally contact the GRID while the DICER is not in use.