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Hobart FP400 - page 1
701 S. RIDGE AVENUE TROY, OHIO 45374-0001 N S T R U C T I O N S I FORM 33966 Rev. A (11-98) MODEL FP400 FOOD PROCESSOR ML-104751 ...
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Hobart FP400 - page 2
– 2 – T ABLE OF CONTENTS MODEL FP400 FOOD PROCESSOR ............................................................................................. 3 GENERAL .......................................................................................................................................... 4 INSTALLATION .................................... ...
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Hobart FP400 - page 3
– 3 – © HOBART CORPORATION, 1998 MODEL FP400 FOOD PROCESSOR (Shown with Feed Hopper Attachment) ...
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Hobart FP400 - page 4
– 4 – Installation, Operation and Care of HOBART MODEL FP400 FOOD PROCESSOR PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE USE GENERAL The FP400 Food Processor is used for slicing, shredding, grating, Julienne cutting and dicing vegetables, fruits, or cheese. A wall rack, and a wide range of slicer, shredder, and dicing plates are available accessories. Th ...
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Hobart FP400 - page 5
– 5 – VERIFY CORRECT ROTATION Verify correct rotation of the knife shaft. Make sure it moves in a clockwise direction looking down into the feed cylinder. If the rotation is incorrect, UNPLUG THE ELECTRICAL CORD and interchange any two of the three power supply leads (non grounding wires) inside the plug. Then, verify that the rotation is corre ...
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Hobart FP400 - page 6
– 6 – OPERA TION WARNING: ROTATING KNIVES INSIDE. ALWAYS USE THE FEED HOPPER OR PUSHER PLATE FEED ATTACHMENT. KEEP HANDS OUT. Proper assembly of the FP400, including selection of the appropriate cutters, is necessary for correct operation of the food processor. Refer to the CUTTING TOOL GUIDE for sizes of cutters and refer to the appropriate op ...
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Hobart FP400 - page 7
– 7 – INSTALLING THE CUTTING TOOLS Always push the red STOP button before changing cutters. Slicing, Shredding, Grating, and Julienne Cutting 1. Pull the locking handle forward and swing the feed cylinder out to the rear. 2. Place the ejector plate (Fig. 4) on the knife shaft. Press the ejector plate all the way down and turn until the plate is ...
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Hobart FP400 - page 8
– 8 – 4. Screw the decoring screw (if using the pusher plate feed attachment) (left-hand thread) OR the agitator device (if using the feed hopper attachment) (left-hand thread) into position in the cutting tool center. 5. Release the catch, swing the feed cylinder back into position, and raise the locking handle. If you use the wrong combinatio ...
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Hobart FP400 - page 9
– 9 – Fig. 7 INSTALLING AND REMOVING THE FEED ATTACHMENTS The feed hopper attachment (Fig. 7) is used mainly for cutting round products up to 3" (76 mm) in diameter. The pusher plate feed attachment (Fig. 8) can be used for any type product. Fig. 8 Feed Hopper (Use the agitator device to secure the plates to the knife shaft.) 1. Press the ...
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Hobart FP400 - page 10
– 10 – Pusher Plate (Use the decoring screw to secure the plates to the knife shaft.) 1. Press the STOP button. 2. Fit the feed cylinder with three internal knives (see Fig. 8). 3. Move the pusher plate handle (Fig. 10) all the way up. 4. Insert the pusher plate attachment shaft (Fig. 10) into the feed cylinder tube (Fig. 10). 5. Press the push ...
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Hobart FP400 - page 11
– 11 – USING THE FOOD PROCESSOR When using the feed hopper attachment, bulk product may be added to the feed hopper during operation. When using the pusher plate feed attachment, place prepared products, such as potatoes, carrots, onion, lettuce, cabbage, etc., in the feed cylinder (Fig. 11). When cutting French fries with the Julienne cutter, ...
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Hobart FP400 - page 12
– 12 – Crimping Slicer 3 ⁄ 16 CR (4.5 mm) Ripple cuts root vegetables (beets, potatoes, carrots, etc.) Julienne Cutters Julienne Cutter 3 ⁄ 32 (2.5 mm) Julienne Cutter 3 ⁄ 16 (4.5 mm) Julienne Cutter 7 ⁄ 32 (6 mm) Julienne Cutter 3 ⁄ 8 (10 mm) Dicer and French Fry Plates The recommended slicer plate will produce near cube-shaped produ ...
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Hobart FP400 - page 13
– 13 – CLEANING WARNING: TURN THE MACHINE OFF AND UNPLUG THE ELECTRICAL CORD BEFORE CLEANING. Clean the machine immediately after each use. Dismantle all removable parts from the machine and wash them in warm water and a mild detergent. Rinse thoroughly and wipe dry with a soft clean cloth. Wipe the exterior of the machine with a damp cloth. Al ...
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Hobart FP400 - page 14
– 14 – 2. Remove the feed cylinder. The feed cylinder guides (see Fig. 7) OR the three knives (see Fig. 8) may be removed for cleaning by unscrewing the nuts (see Fig's. 7 & 8) with the wrench provided. Rinse all parts with lukewarm water. 3. Remove the cutting tool. 4. If you have used a dicing grid, before removing, push the remainin ...
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Hobart FP400 - page 15
– 15 – TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM Machine will not start or stops while operating and won't restart. Low output or poor cutting results. POSSIBLE CAUSE 1 . Machine plug not installed securely into receptacle. 2. Feed cylinder not locked in correct position. 3. Feed hopper locking knob not in correct position. 4. Pusher plate feed attachment n ...
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Hobart FP400 - page 16
– 16 – SYMPTOM Cutting tool locked to shaft. Decoring screw or agitator device cannot be removed. POSSIBLE CAUSE Build-up between cutting tool and dicing grid or potato chip grid. Devices have tightened during use of the machine. SUGGESTED ACTION Always use the ejector plate. Use a thick leather glove and carefully rotate cutting tool clockwise ...
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