Electrolux VP-1 User manual

US 11/2005
Greens Machine
VP-1/VP-3
Salad & Vegetable
Dryer
Instruction manual
VP-1
VP-3

The Greens Machine
VP-1 and VP-3
Salad & Vegetable Dryer
Item Old # New # Description Req.
1 30011 653628 VP-1 Outer Lid Stainless 1
30006 653627 VP-3 Outer Lid-Poly (Green) 1
2 30-0018 0US127 Bushing 1
3 30-0016 0US233 “T” Handle 1
4 30010 653626 Inner Bucket & Lid 1
5 30-0014 0US005 Octagonal Drive Casting 1
6 N/A N/A Main Body 1
7 1022 0US196 Electrical Cord 1
8 30-0052 0US136 VP-1 Base - Green 1
30-0042 0US134 VP-3 Base - Gray 1
9 31-007 0US166 Timer Knob 1
10 30-0004 0US171 Timer 1
11 1157 0US031 6-32 x 1/2'' Screw 2
12 1520 0US251 Strain Relief 1
13 30-0047 0US104 1/2'' x 8 Sheet Metal Screw 6
14 30-0046 0US135 Cover Plate 1
15 30-0013 0US247 Capacitor on Motor 1
30-0006 0US016 Capacitor (old style) 1
16 30-0015 0US014 Mounting Strap (old style) 1
17 30004 0US250 Motor - w/capacitor 1
18 22-0028 0US331 Grommet 1
19 30-0034 0US118 Caster - Flat 1
20 30-0039 0US071 1/4'' Flat Washer (Large) 4
21 30-0038 0US074 1/4'' Lock Washer 20
22 30-0037 0US070 1/4''-20 x 3/4'' Bolt 12
23 30-5001 0US068 1/4''-20 x 1'' Bolt 4
24 30-5003 0US073 1/4'' Flat Washer (Small) 16
Not Shown
30-0036 0US243 VP-1 Lid Hook
WIRING DIAGRAM
Machine shall be connected to the branch circuit with
overcurrent protection of 15 Amps.
Motor w/separate capacitor.
Dimensions (subject to change)
Height: 32.5''
Diameter: 27''
Shipping Weight: VP-1 80 lbs.
VP-3 60 lbs.
Space Required: 26.5'' wide
Gravity Drain: 1.5'' wide
RPM: 406
Electrical 115V/60H/1P/2.7 amps
Diameter: 27''
Inner Liner
Capacity: 20 gal./18 lbs.
Diameter: 15.68''
Depth: 17''

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Secure machine into position by depressing
brake pedal on each caster.
2. Remove double lid slowly. DO NOT PULL OR
FORCE LID OFF IN A QUICK MOTION.
Suspend lid from the top edge of the tank
using the bracket provided on the lid.
3. Remove perforated inner liner and place
in sink.
4. To Prepare Products: Remove center core
from lettuce heads; break apart, separating
leaves or cut into desired size. Fill liner with no
more than 16 heads. DO NOT OVERLOAD
INNER LINER. WEIGHT IN EXCESS OF 18
LBS WILL CAUSE LID AND MOTOR FAILURE.
5. Place Inner liner in sink. Run cold water into
liner. Turn water off when product level rises
within three (3) inches of liner top edge. Gently
stir water through product to remove dirt.
Allow produce to soak 10 minutes.
6. Drain water from sink. Allow liner to remain in
sink for 60 seconds to drain out excess water.
7. Remove liner from sink and place into the
“Greens Machine”. Make sure the octagon
shaped recess in the liner bottom engages
with the metal octagon drive casting in the
tank bottom.
8. Place lid onto the machine, making sure the
inner lid sits on the top of the inner liner.
9. Turn machine “ON” by rotating bottom mounted
timer clockwise. Choosing a one-to-five minute
cycle. Generally, a three-minute cycle is
sufficient to drain a full load. Machine will turn
off automatically. Duty cycle is max. 5 minutes
ON-15 minutes OFF.
10.When time cycle has ended, wait 10 seconds
for inner liner to stop rotating before removing
lid. Remove inner liner from machine.
STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS
Gently pour produce into heavy duty plastic bags
or rigid plastic containers with tight fitting lids.
Place into refrigerated storage. Ideal storage
temperatures range between 32˚- 35˚F. Avoid
“packing” lettuce and other delicate produce
tightly in containers. Position containers in
refrigerator allowing for good air circulation.
This will promote rapid chilling.
CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
Unplug the “Greens machine” wrapping electrical
cord around unit and attaching plug to cord.
Position machine over floor drain or place
drainage containers under drain pipe.
INTERIOR SURFACE OF TANK
1. Remove remaining food debris with sponge.
2. Wash interior tank liner with warm detergent -
sanitizing solution designed to clean surface
that are in contact.
3. Rinse with clean water. Air dry before placing
on lid.
EXTERIOR SURFACE OF TANK
1. Use a clean damp cloth to wipe wash solution
from surface. Air dry.
INNER LINER AND LIDS
1. Wash in warm detergent – sanitizing solution
designed for use of plastic materials in contact
with food.
2. Rinse in water, clean water. Air dry. Never
steam clean liner or lids.
CAUTION
DO NOT OVERLOAD INNER LINER
WEIGHT IN EXCESS OF 18 LBS WILL CAUSE LID AND MOTOR FAILURE.

WARRANTY and SERVICE POLICY
Electrolux warrants equipment manufactured by it as follows:
1) Service on all Electrolux Dito equipment includes: 2 years parts and 1-year labor;
These warranty periods run from the date of installation or time of sale. Electrolux warrants
that the equipment manufactured by it will be commercially free of defects in material and
workmanship existing at the time of manufacture and appearing within the applicable warranty
period. This warranty does not apply to any equipment, component or part that was not
manufactured by Electrolux or that, in Electrolux’s judgment, has been affected by misuse,
neglect, alteration, improper installation or operation, improper maintenance or repair,
damage or casualty.
THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER
WARRANTY, WRITTEN OR ORAL, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT
LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF EITHER MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. The agents, dealers or employees of Electrolux are not
authorized to make modifications to this warranty or to make additional warranties that are
binding on Electrolux. Accordingly, statements by such individuals, whether oral or written,
do not constitute warranties and should not be relied upon.
If Electrolux determines in its sole discretion that the equipment does not conform to the
warranty, Electrolux, at its exclusive option while the equipment is under warranty, shall either
1) provide at no charge replacement parts and/or labor (during the applicable parts and labor
warranty periods specified above) to repair the defective components, provided that this repair
is done by a Electrolux Authorized Service Representative; or 2) shall replace the equipment
or refund the purchase price for the equipment.
THE BUYER’S REMEDY AGAINST ELECTROLUX FOR THE BREACH OF ANY OBLIGATION
ARISING OUT OF THE SALE OF THIS EQUIPMENT, WHETHER DERIVED FROM WARRANTY
OR OTHERWISE, SHALL BE LIMITED, AT ELECTROLUX’S SOLE OPTION AS SPECIFIED
HEREIN, TO REPAIR, REPLACEMENT OR REFUND.
In no event shall Electrolux be liable for any other damage or loss, including, but not limited
to, lost profits, lost sales, loss of use of equipment, claims of Buyer’s customers, cost of capital,
cost of down time, cost of substitute equipment, facilities or services, or any other special,
incidental or consequential damages.

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