Nemco Food Equipment Easy Dicer Two-Way Vegetable Cutter - Operations Manual - Manual (Page 2)

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SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS
To remove the PUSH BLOCK
1. Pull CRANK ASSEMBLY rearward as far as it will go to force the CLEANER PLATE forward. Slide the CRANK ASSEMBLY forward to
permit you to press on the rods protruding through the PUSH BLOCK and push the CLEANER PLATE free with your thumbs.
2. Release the HOLD DOWN BAIL by rolling the wheel toward the CRANK HANDLE end, and lift the PUSH BLOCK from the GUIDE.
3. Install the PUSH BLOCK and CLEANER PLATE by reversing the sequence above.
To remove the GRID
1. Release the HOLD DOWN BAIL by rolling the wheel toward the CRANK HANDLE end, or by grasping the corners of the BAIL and
pulling toward the CRANK HANDLE end.
2. Lift the GRID out of the GRID HOLDER ASSEMBLY. Use the flange that extends forward across the top of the GRID to lift it. Be
careful to avoid cutting hands. DO NOT PRY the GRID up. If more force is necessary, push upward through the bottom of the GRID
HOLDER.
To replace the ROTARY BLADES
1. Remove GRID as described above.
2. Loosen screw to release the BLADE and remove the BLADE.
3. Place new BLADE under CLAMP with the beveled edge toward the GRID. Be sure the BLADE is seated against the clamp shoulder
and tighten the screw. Be sure the screw is tight.
4. Turn the CRANK ASSEMBLY carefully and watch the blade to be sure that it does not interfere with the GRID HOLDER. If it
interferes, the BLADE is probably not properly seated against the CLAMP shoulder, or the BLADE needs to be shifted toward the
center of the cutter.
To replace the DRIVE SHOES
1. Place dicer in MOUNTING BASE and secure with LOCK SCREW. Pull LEVER up to reduce the spring load.
2. Remove three screws holding the HOUSING to the DRIVE PLATE.
3. Slide HOUSING back and remove the DRIVE SHOES and SPRING.
4. Insert replacement DRIVE SHOES and SPRING into rectangular shaped pocket with LEVER in the up position.
NOTE: The DRIVE SHOE set consists of one DRIVE SHOE with two threads and one with three threads, check to see if you have a
proper set (one of each). The DRIVE SHOES will go in only one way, with the slots for the spring facing down and out closest to the
DRIVE PLATE. For best results, ALWAYS change both DRIVE SHOES as a set.
5. Slide HOUSING forward against the DRIVE PLATE and secure with three screws.
6. Push LEVER down and turn CRANK ASSEMBLY to be sure parts are properly installed.
To LUBRICATE
Occasional lubrication with MINERAL OIL is recommended. Place a few drops on each GUIDE ROD, the DRIVE SCREW and the
WASHER. Work the machine freely to distribute the oil and wipe off the excess.
To repair the EASY DICER
The preceding instructs you through the simple repairs. If more serious repairs are needed, we recommend it be sent to the factory or
call NEMCO customer service at 1-800-782-6761.
Tips
1. Clean the onions to remove all brown skin. Onions will dice better if a substantial flat is provided when cutting off the top and
bottom of the onion.
2. Do not cut the sides of the onion (score) to peel it. This weakens the onion causing them to burst when dicing, and the juice
squeezes out. You will lose flavor and dicing time due to cleaning out the undiced tissue.
3. If large onions need to be cut in half cut parallel to the top and bottom cuts. Put the center cut toward the grid assembly for dicing.
Some users cut all onions this way and report they dice easier.
4. To dice tomatoes: For best results we recommend using cold tomatoes. Slice tomato down the middle and place cut surface toward
the cutting grid. Use of the NEMCO ½ ” cutting grid is suggested for tomatoes
5. To dice celery: Cut the stalks into pieces about 3 ½ ” long and lay them parallel to the grid (across the though) so the “strings” are
cut be the Grid blades.
NEMCO FOOD EQUIPMENT 301 Meuse Argonne, Hicksville, OH 43526
Phone: (419) 542-7751 Fax: (419) 542-6690 Toll free: 1-800-782-6761 46014
www.nemcofoodequip.com 10/30/03