Vollrath REDCO Lettuce King I User manual
Item No. 2350026-1 Rev 01/12
Operator’s Manual
Lettuce King® I
400N, 401N, 402NC, 403N
Lettuce King® IV
4400N
Thank you for purchasing this Vollrath Food Processing 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.
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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 is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that can cause
severe personal injury, death, or substantial property damage if the
warning is ignored.
Caution is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that will or can
cause minor personal injury or property damage if the caution is
ignored.
Note is used to notify people of installation, operation, or maintenance
information that is important but not hazard-related.
These precautions should be followed at all times. Failure to follow
these precautions could result in injury to yourself and others or
damage the equipment.
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.
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
function and PurPoSe
Intended for cutting, dicing and wedging vegetables and fruits.
featureS and controlS
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A GUIDE RODS. Guides and align the pusher head onto the blade
set.
B HANDLE. Used to lower and raise the pusher head.
C LEGS. Supports the equipment.
D PUSHER HEAD ASSEMBLY. Made up of the guides and the
pusher head block (and the handle for tabletop models).
E BUMPERS. Cushions the stop of the pusher head.
F SAFETY LOCK HANDLE. Used to secure the pusher head block
in the up position.
G BLADE ASSEMBLY. Houses the blades. Specically sized to
match the corresponding pusher head block.
H BASE ASSEMBLY. Holds the guide rods and parts of the
equipment.
I LEG SCREWS. Holds the legs in place.
J LOCKING PIN. Secures the pusher head to the handle. Secures
the handle assembly to the base. Secures the safety lock to the
base.
K SAFETY LOCK ARM. Used to secure the pusher head block in
the up position.
unPacking the equiPment and initial SetuP
Carefully remove crating or packaging materials from the equipment. Dispose
of all packaging ,materials in an environmentally responsible manner.
1. Use the screws (A) and washers (B) to install legs (C) tightening with
wrench (D). See Figure 3.
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B
C
2. Secure legs (C) to base (D) using screws (A) and washers (B). See
Figure 4.
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1. Use the capscrews (A) and rubber washers (B) to install legs (C). See
Figure 5.
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DD
C
2. Use the capscrews (A) and rubber washers (B) to install legs (C). See
Figure 5.
3. Set legs (C) into the holes in the base assembly (H) so the angled part of
the leg faces outward. See Figure 2.
4. Secure legs (C) to base assembly (D) using screws (A) and rubber
washers (B). See Figure 2.
5. Tighten capscrews (A) slowly and rotate the legs slightly so that the end
of the capscrew (H) enters the notch in the leg (C). See Figure 5.
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4. 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.
5. The blade assembly (G) 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 (G).
6. Do not put this equipment in a dishwasher or dish machine with soaps,
detergents, or other alkaline chemicals that can harm the equipment.
7. After cleaning, let the equipment air dry.
8. 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.
Preventative maintenance
1. Clean equipment after every use.
2. Use for intended purposes only.
3. Change blades regularly - based on usage.
rePlacing Blade aSSemBly
WARNING
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 lm. Keep the sharp edge away from you when handling
blades.
:
1. Familiarize yourself with the parts diagram for your equipment.
2. Allow ample room to work on a at, dry surface.
3. Raise the handle and pusher head as far up as it will go.
4. Verify that the bumpers (E) are installed. If missing, clean the surface and
install new blade block shield(s). See Figure 1.
5. Remove the screws retaining the blade assembly (T). Carefully remove
and dispose the blade assembly. See Exploded View and Parts List.
6. Examine the pusher ngers (J). If they are nicked or burred, smooth the
rough edges with a small at le. The spaces between the ngers must be
uniform. Straighten any bent ngers.
7. Verify that blade shields (V) are installed on the blade assembly. See.
8. Place the blade assembly (G) into the frame (H) so the it is seated correctly
and the sharp side up. See Figure 1.
9. Install the screws into the rear side of the blade assembly (G). Tighten until
contact is made with the base assembly (H). Turn the screw until tight, do
not exceed 1/2 turn or 40 in. lbs.
10. Place rubber washer between the base assembly (H) and the blade
assembly (G). Insert the screws through the frame, and rubber washer into
the blade assembly. Turn the screw until tight, do not exceed 1/2 turn or 40
in. lbs.
oPeration
WARNING
Blades are sharp and can cause cuts. To avoid
injury from sharp blades, handle with caution.
Prior to rst use, it is important to clean the equipment. Wash new blades with
warm soapy water and rinse thoroughly to remove the thin protective oil lm.
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
serviced.
2. Before each use, always check for proper blade alignment. Slowly set
the pusher head (D) onto the blade assembly. See Figures 1 and 2. They
should slide together with no obstructions. If there are obstructions, verify
they are a matching set.
3. Verify that the blade assembly and pusher head assembly are the desired
size.
4. Prepare the food product to be processed.
5. Lift the handle (B) and place the food on the blade assembly (G) with the
at side down. See Figures 1 and 2.
: Remove hand from the blade assembly (G) area and place
that hand on the leg (C). See Figure 1.
: Hold the handle (B), remove hand from the blade
assembly area and place that hand on the lock lever (F). Push lock lever (F)
in to release the lock arm from the (D). See Figure 2
7. Using a strong, quick, downward thrust, force the food product through the
blade assembly.
8. Repeat this process until you have prepared enough food product for your
daily needs.
9. Clean and lubricate your equipment immediately after each use. See the
section of this manual for more information.
cleaning
WARNING
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 daily.
NOTE:
Food acids will make blades dull and corrode the metal.
Always clean this food preparation equipment immediately
after every use.
1. Raise the handle to put the highest position. See Figures 1 and 2.
2. Clean large excess pieces of scrap with the special brush provided with this
equipment.
3. Wipe, rinse or spray off equipment, pusher head and blade assembly
thoroughly with HOT water.
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11. Slowly bring the pusher head (D) down to the blade assembly (G). If there
is contact, the pusher head may need to be adjusted. To adjust, loosen the
locking collar sets crews and position then adjust the pusher head ngers.
Tighten the locking collar set screws.
12. 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.
:
1. Familiarize yourself with the parts diagram for your equipment.
2. Allow ample room to work on a at, dry surface.
3. Raise the handle and pusher head as far up as it will go.
4. Remove the screws retaining the blade assemblies (I). Carefully remove
and dispose the blade assemblies. See Figure 2.
5. Examine the pusher head (D). If they are nicked or burred, smooth the
rough edges with a small at le.
6. Verify that blade shields (BB) are installed on the blade assembly (DD and
CC). See Exploded View for Lettuce King IV.
7. Place the lower blade assembly (CC) into the frame (H) so the it is
positioned correctly and the sharp side up.
8. Install the screws into the left side of the blade assembly (CC). Tighten until
contact is made with the frame (H). Turn the screw until tight, do not exceed
1/2 turn or 40 in. lbs.
trouBleShooting
If the equipment no longer processes food cleanly or without damage to the food product, the blades could be dull and be in need of replacement. Broken, bent,
or nicked blades must be replaced.
Problem It might be caused by Course of Action
Broken Blade. Blades were dull. Pre-score whenever possible to avoid undue shock and stress to blades
Replace the blade assembly.
Service and rePair
Please contact the qualied professional repair service listed below.
When contacting the Authorized Professional Service Center, please be ready with the model number, serial number, and proof of purchase showing the date
the equipment was purchased.
9. Place rubber washer between the right side frame (H) and the blade
assembly (CC). Insert the screws through the frame, and rubber washer
into the blade assembly. Turn the screw until tight, do not exceed 1/2 turn
or 40 in. lbs.
10. Place the upper blade assembly (DD) into the frame (H) so the it is
positioned correctly and the sharp side up.
11. Install the screws into the front side of the blade assembly (DD). Tighten
until contact is made with the frame (H). Turn the screw until tight, do not
exceed 1/2 turn or 40 in. lbs.
12. Place rubber washer between the back side frame (H) and the blade
assembly (DD). Insert the screws through the frame, and rubber washer
into the blade assembly. Turn the screw until tight, do not exceed 1/2 turn
or 40 in. lbs.
13. Slowly bring the pusher head down to the blades.
14. 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.
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LETTER PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION
A060 RUBBER FOOT (OLD STYLE)
303 RUBBER FOOT, DEEP (NEW STYLE)
B0655 RUBBER SEAL
C414 SCREW FIL. HEAD., 1/4-20 X 3/4”
D415 SCREW, HEX HEAD., 1/4-20 X 7/8”
E420 BLADE BLOCK
F424 BLADE BLOCK PIN
G426 LEG CASTING, FRONT / REAR
H427 BLADE BLOCK SCREW, 1/4-20 X 2”
I4422R SCREW, SQ. HEAD., 1/4-20 X 3/8”
J
452 PUSHER HEAD 3/4” - INCLUDES:
20 SPACERS, 11 FINGERS, 2 RETAINING RODS, 4 NUTS
482 PUSHER HEAD 3/8” - INCLUDES:
38 SPACERS, 20 FINGERS, 2 RETAINING RODS, 4 NUTS
483 PUSHER HEAD 1/4” - INCLUDES:
56 SPACERS, 29 FINGERS, 2 RETAINING RODS, 4 NUTS
K453 PUSHER HEAD LOCKING COLLAR - INCLDS. COLLAR & SCREW
L454 PUSHER HEAD PIVOT ROD
M455 PUSHER HEAD HANDLE - INCLDS. HANDLE ROD & 2 PLASTIC GRIPS
N456 PUSHER HEAD SIDE ARM - RIGHT HAND
O457 PUSHER HEAD SIDE ARM - LEFT HAND
P468 BASE CASTING
Q490 NYLON WASHER
R506 PUSHER HEAD BUMPER
S519 ACORN NUT, 1/4”
T
485 BLADE ASSEMBLY 1/4” - INCLUDES:
28 BLADES, 2 BLOCKS, 2 PINS, 2 SHIELDS
484 BLADE ASSEMBLY 3/8” - INCLUDES:
19 BLADES, 2 BLOCKS, 2 PINS, 2 SHIELDS
434 BLADE ASSEMBLY 3/4” - INCLUDES:
10 BLADES, 2 BLOCKS, 2 PINS, 2 SHIELDS
U N/A BLADE SHIELD - PART OF BLADE ASSEMBLY
NOT SHOWN 4425 LETTUCE CUTTER BRUSH
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LETTER PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION
A0658 Rubber Seal
B303 Rubber Foot
C305 “O” ring
D379017 Handle Bracket
E379018 Leg (new style - do not intermix with old style)
F379019 Screw, Stainless, Hex, 3/8-24 x 1”
G379020 Spacer
H4401 Main frame with guide rods
I4402 Blade Block (also part of 4408)
J4403 Blade Pin (also part of 4408)
K4404 Pusher Head
L4405 Head Guide
M4406 Screw, Hex, 1/4-20 x 4 1/2”
N4407 Screw, Hex, 1/4-20 x 1 3/8”
O4409 LEG (old style - do not intermix with new style)
P4411 Pull Pin with ring, short, 1 1/4”
Q4412R Pull Pin with ring, long 1 3/4”
R4413 Operating Arm linkage
S4414R Operating Handle
T4416 Safety Pivot Bbase
U4417 Safety Latch Assembly
V4424 Screw, Hex, 1/4-20 x 1/2”
W4427 Screw, Phillips, 1/4-20 x 1 1/4”
X N/A Plastic Cap (also part of 4417)
Y N/A Aluminum Stop (also part of 4417)
Z N/A Safety Latch (also part of 4417)
AA N/A Screw, Hex, 1/4-20 x 1” (also part of 4417)
BB N/A Blade Shield (part of blade assy 4408 & blade kit 4451)
CC N/A Blade Assembly (inclds. 2 complete blade assy’s w/ shields)
DD N/A Single Blade, 1/2” x 9-3/16” (packed 12 per carton)
EE N/A Head Guide Link (discontinued, refer to “D”)
NOT SHOWN 4425 Lettuce Cutter Brush
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Warranty Statement for the vollrath co. l.l.c.
The Vollrath Company LLC warrants the products it manufactures and distributes against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year, except as specically
provided below. The warranty runs 12 months from the date of original installation. (End user receipt)
1. Refrigeration compressors – The warranty period is 5 years.
2. Refrigerated Display Cases (RDE) compressors the warranty is 3 years.
3. Replacement parts – The warranty period is 90 days.
4. Aluminum Fry pans are 90 days.
5. EverTite™ Riveting System – The warranty covers loose rivets only,
lifetime to original purchaser.
6. Cayenne® Heat Strips – The warranty period is 1 year plus an
additional 1 year period on heating element parts only.
7. Ultra, Ultra Fajita, Mirage® Pro and Professional Induction Ranges –
The warranty period is 2 years.
8. Mirage®, Mirage® Cadet, Mirage® Fajita and Commercial Induction
ranges - The warranty period is 1 year.
9. ServeWell® Induction Workstations – The warranty period is 1 year on
the workstation table and 2 years on induction hobs.
10. Slicers – The warranty period is 10 years on gears and 5 years on belts.
11. Mixers – The warranty period is 2 yrs parts, 1 yr labor and belts are 5
years.
12. 1Extended warranties are available on a limited basis and must be
agreed to prior to closing the sale.
13. Vollrath – Redco products – The warranty period is 2 years.
14. Optio / Arkadia product lines – The warranty period is 90 days.
15. All non-stick products (i.e. fry pans and surfaces) are 90 days for the
non stick surfaces.
16. All TRAEX® product warranty (with the exception of T-REX™) is 1 year.
17. T-REX™ product by TRAEX® is lifetime warranty.
All products in the Jacob’s Pride
®
collection,
including the following, have a lifetime
warranty:
• NSF Certied One-Piece Dishers
• NSF Certied Spoodle
®
Utensils
• NSF Certied Heavy-Duty Spoons with
Ergonomic Handle
• NSF Certied Heavy-Duty Basting Spoons
• Heavy duty Turners with Ergonomic
handle
• One-Piece Tongs*
• Heavy-Duty One-Piece Ladles*
• Nylon Handle Whips
• One-Piece Skimmers
• Tribute
®
, Intrigue
®
, and Classic Select
®
Cookware*
*Jacob’s Pride® warranty does not cover
Kool-Touch®, non stick coatings and silicone
handles.
• Meat Grinder Knives
• Light Bulbs in Convection Ovens and Hot
Food Merchandiser
• Oven Door Seals
• Oven Door Glass
• Hot Food Merchandisers / Display Case
Glass
• Calibration and set up of gas equipment
• Slicer / Dicer blades (table top food prep)
– Redco and Vollrath
As The Vollrath Company LLC’s only responsibility and the purchaser’s only remedy, for any breach of warranty, The Vollrath Company LLC will repair or, at its option, replace the
defective product or part without charge, except as otherwise provided below:
• For refrigeration compressors and the second year of the warranty on Cayenne® Heat Strips and mixers, The Vollrath Company LLC will provide the repaired
or replacement part only; and the buyer will be responsible for all labor charges incurred in performing the repair or replacement.
• To obtain warranty service, the buyer will be responsible to return to The Vollrath Company LLC any product (other than gas equipment that is permanently
installed) weighing less than 110 lbs. or located outside of a 50-mile radius of a certied technician designated by The Vollrath Company LLC to perform
warranty repairs. If a Vollrath Technician cannot be contacted check the website for service contact points. (Please refer to the Product Catalogue for weights
and sizes of product)
• No remedy will be available for products that have been damaged by accident, carelessness, improper installation, lack of proper setup or supervision when
required, neglect, improper use, installation or operation contrary to installation and operating instructions or other causes not arising out of defects in materi-
als or workmanship. At the buyer’s request, The Vollrath Company LLC will repair and or replace such products at a reasonable cost.
• No remedy will be available for slicers where blade has not been sharpened (Refer to owner’s manual for sharpening instructions)
• No remedy will be available for mixers damaged by changing gears while equipment is running or overloading, in either case as determined by a Vollrath
Certied Technician
• Warranty work must be authorized in advance by The Vollrath Company LLC. See the operating and safety instructions for each product for detailed war-
ranty claim procedures.
• No remedy will be available for product returned and found to be acceptable to the product specication.
• No remedy will be available under any warranty not registered as required below.
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Warranty Procedure
On all warranty calls, the following process and information is required:
• All warranty claims will start with a call to Vollrath Technical Service support line.(800-628-0832).
• A technical support professional will work to diagnose the issues, and provide the details for the service solution.
• Name and phone number of person calling
• Business name, street address, city, state and zip
• Model and serial number
• Date of purchase and proof of purchase (Receipt)
• Name of dealer where unit was purchased
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