Vollrath Tomato pro User manual

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Operator’s Manual

TOMATO PROTM

ECONO PRO TM

TOMATO KING TM

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

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

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

Note is used to notify people of installation, operation, or

maintenance information that is important but not hazard-related.

For Your Safety!

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 blade

assembly.

Check to insure that the pusher head sits down completely on the

rubber bumpers. The suction cups on each rear leg will hold the

equipment securely to smooth surfaces.

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 slicing of tomatoes.

oPeration

WARNING

Sharp Blade Hazard.

Blades are sharp and can cause cuts and

amputation.

To avoid injury from sharp blades, handle with caution. Only trained

personal should operate equipment or preform maintenance.

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, always check for proper blade tightness by strumming

the dull side of the blade to identify a uniform vibration. If loose or broken

blades are found, blades must be serviced.

2. Place the slicer on a table or counter. Position the Tomato Pro Positive

Stop Pivot Arm over a table edge or sink edge to hold the equipment

securely.

3. The equipment should always be used to slice tomatoes, mushrooms,

strawberries, etc. Hard foods such as onions, lemons, etc. will cause

blades to break.

4. Using the Tomato Pro Scooper to remove the stem scar from the tomato.

For best results, the tomatoes should be clean and wet before slicing

them in the tomato equipment. Spray plastic platform and blades with

water to reduce friction.

5. Place the tomato (top down) on the platform of the slicer against the

pusher head and blade, scoring the tomato slightly. With a quick push of

the pusher head, push the tomato through the blades catching slices at

the rear of the blade assembly with your other hand.

6. Repeat this process until you have prepared enough tomatoes for your

daily needs.

7. If the equipment no longer slices tomatoes cleanly or without damage to

the tomatoes, the blades could be dull and be in need of replacement.

See the REPLACING BLADE ASSEMBLY section of this manual for

additional information.

8. The pusher head should slide smoothly through the blades without

interference with the blades. If an adjustment needs to be made, see the

ADJUSTMENT section of this manual for more information.

9. Clean and lubricate your equipment immediately after each use. See the

CLEANING section for more information.

cleaning

WARNING

Sharp Blade Hazard.

Blades are sharp and can cause cuts and

amputation.

To avoid injury from sharp blades, handle with caution. Only trained

personal should operate equipment or preform maintenance.

To maintain the appearance and increase the service life, clean your daily.

1. Place Pusher Head Assembly in its most “open” position by retracting the

handle.

2. Rinse or spray off equipment thoroughly with HOT water. You may want

to immerse the complete equipment in warm soapy water rst. Use

caution when handling the equipment - blades are sharp!

3. Do not wipe across blades or use scrub pads on this equipment. Wiping

across the sharp edge of the blade can cause injury and will dull the

blades.

4. Do not put this equipment in a dishwasher or dish machine with soaps,

detergents, or other alkaline chemicals that can harm the equipment.

5. After cleaning, let the equipment air dry.

6. Lubricate sliding parts 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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adjuStmentS

1. Examine the pusher head ngers. 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.

2. Center the new blade assembly between bridge casting posts with the

sharp side facing the pusher head. Replace screws and rubber seals.

Be certain that the bottom blade ts between the two bottom-most

pusher head ngers.

3. Check the clearance between the pusher head ngers and blades. Make

sure they do not rest on or touch the blades at any point when you move

the head through its full travel. If there is contact, adjustments must be

made. Pusher head ngers must never contact blades.

Adjust the Pusher Head Assembly through the Blades:

1. Gently tap on the Pusher Head Assembly (A) so that the entire assembly

can pass through the blades. Notice how the “CIRCLED” portion (B) of

the pusher head assembly is now able to pass completely through the

blades. See Figure 1.

Figure 1. Pusher Head Adjustment Through the Blades.

To adjust Pusher Head Fingers between blades:

1. Carefully insert a screwdriver (B) between the slots in the Pusher Head

Assembly (A). Gently tap on the screwdriver (B)(up or down) to alter the

location of the Pusher Head Fingers so the slide effortlessly through the

blades. See Figure 2.

Figure 2. Pusher Head Adjustment Between the Blades.

NOTE:

Food acids will make blades dull and corrode the metal.

Always clean this food preparation equipment immediately

after every use.

Preventative maintenance

1. Clean the equipment after every use.

2. Keep proper blade tension.

3. Use for intended purposes only.

4. Change the blades regularly - based on usage.

rePlacing Blade aSSemBly

WARNING

Sharp Blade Hazard.

Blades are sharp and can cause cuts and

amputation.

To avoid injury from sharp blades, handle with caution. Only trained

personal should operate equipment or preform maintenance.

We suggest you change the complete assembly. Never mix old and new

blades in the same assembly as this may lead to excessive blade breakage.

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. Allow yourself ample room to work on a at, dry surface. Familiarize

yourself with the parts diagram for your equipment. Blade assemblies

consist of blades, blade blocks, blade block pins, rubber seals, and

screws.

2. When changing blade assemblies on the Tomato King, close the pusher

head so that the pusher head ngers are through the blades resting

against the pin stop.

3. When changing blade assemblies on the Tomato Pro and Econo Pro

equipment, pull the pusher head assembly back away from the blades so

it is against the back stop.

4. To remove blade assemblies, use the proper tool to remove the four

blade block screws (2 at each end). Retain the rubber seals that are

mounted on the screws between the blade blocks and the casting.

5. Dispose of used blades and blade assemblies properly.

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2. It may also be necessary to adjust the Pusher Head Assembly (A) from

the back side of the equipment, as well. If needed, carefully insert a

screwdriver (B) between the slots in the Pusher Head Assembly. Gently

tap on the screwdriver (B) (up or down) to alter the location of the Pusher

Head Fingers so they slide effortlessly through the blades. See Figure 3.

Figure 3. Pusher Head Adjustment Between the Blades.

Adjust the Pusher Head Assembly through the Blades:

1. Momentarily loosen set screws to the guide rods to adjust the location of

the Pusher Head Assembly by pushing / pulling on the guide rod. Once

the Pusher Head Assembly is properly located, tighten the set screws.

See Figure 4.

Figure 4. Pusher Head Adjustment Through the Blades.

Tightening the blades:

Blades must be tightened in alternating sequence

1. Keep blade assembly centered between casting end-posts with a gap of

air space between the blade block and post.

2. Tighten screws one-half turn at a time in the following order:

A. Top Right - 1/2 Turn

B. Bottom Left - 1/2 Turn

C. Bottom Right - 1/2 Turn

D. Top Left - 1/2 Turn

3. Repeat this sequence until the screws are tight. Check for proper blade

tightness by strumming the dull side of the blade to identify a uniform

vibration.

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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.

Wrong food used in equipment. Slice only what is recommended.

Blade tension not correct - too tight or too loose. Change blades following instructions.

Fingers misaligned. Check blade tension before each use.

Old and new blades used after blade replacement. Never mix old and new blades.

Blades were dull. Pre-score whenever possible to avoid undue shock and stress to blades.

Service and rePair

Please contact the qualied professional repair service listed below.

VOLLRATH Induction Repair Service • 1-800-825-6036 (USA) or www.vollrathco.com

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.

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SPare PartS liSt - tomato Pro & econo Pro

**NOTE: Old Style (two studs) pusher head assembly is no longer available. The new style (one stud) pusher head assembly must be used

with the new style pusher head casting (P/N 0687).

LETTER PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION

A 047 Blade Block Pin

B060 Rubber Feet (Old Style)

303 Rubber Feet, Deep (New Style)

C 0658 Rubber Seal

D0660 Bolt, Blade Block (New Style) Hex Head 1/4-20 x 1 3/8”

0674 Bolt, Blade Block (Old Style) Allen Head 1/4-20 x 1 3/8”

E 0661 Pusher Head Casting (Old Style)

0662 3/16” and 3/8” Pusher Head Assembly

0663** 1/4” Pusher Head Assembly

379035** 7/32” Pusher Head Assembly

G 0664 Bridge Casting

H 0666L Guide Rod, Left (Long)

I 0666R Guide Rod. Right (Short)

J 0667 Base Casting

0670 Platform (Tomato Pro with Safety Guard)

0671 Platform (Tomato Pro w/out Safety Guard)

0686 Platform (Econo Pro with Safety Guard)

L 0673 Set Screw, Guide Rod

M 0676 Screw, Retaining (Bridge Casting to Base)

N 0679 Pivot Post, Safety Guard (Old Style)

O 0680 Pivot Stop, Pivot Arm

P0682 Safety Guard - Tomato Pro (New Style)

0684 Safety Guard - Econo Pro (New Style)

Q 0687 Pusher Head Casting (New Style)

R 0688 End Bumper, Positive Stop

S 2319 Rubber Feet (Econo Pro)

T 305 Rubber Stop

U 356 Wing Nut (New Style)

V 369211 Thumb Screw (Insert from Top with Econo Sfty Gd)

W 519 Acorn Nut - Used with old style pusher head only

X EC0666 Guide Rod (Econo Pro Only)

Y EC0671 Platform (Econo Pro w/out Safety Guard)

Z 0677 Safety Guard - Old Style (NLA - use 0684)

AA 0678 Spring, Safety Guard (Old Style)

0650 Blade, Single - Scalloped

0651 Blade, Single

0648 Blade Assembly, 3/16” (15 Blades) - Scalloped

0653 Blade Assembly, 3/16” (15 Blades)

0652 Blade Assembly, 1/4” (11 Blades) - Scalloped

0654 Blade Assembly, 1/4” (11 Blades)

0647 Blade Assembly, 3/8” (8 Blades) - Scalloped

0656 Blade Assembly, 3/8” (8 Blades)

CC 379036 Washer

DD 379037 Aluminum Stop

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LETTER PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION

A057 Pusher Head and Handle Assembly (3/16” and 3/8”)

058 Pusher Head and Handle Assembly (1/4”)

B 066 Bridge Casting (Old Style)

068 Bridge Casting (New Style)

C 055 Platform

D 050 Base Casting

E 060 Rubber Feet (Old Style)

303 Rubber Feet, Deep (New Style)

F 065 Pivot Post, Nut and Washer Assembly

G 067 Nylon Disk

H 061 Pusher Head Adjustment Screw and Nut

I 052 Stop Pin and Bolt

J 071 Screw, Hex Head Stainless, 1/4-2- x 1 1/4”

K 0304 Red Knob

L 2321 Nipple

M 062 Handle Casting (Old Style)

N 063 Screw, Allen Head Stainless 1/4-20 x 1 3/4”

O 070 Screw, Hex Head Stainless 1/4-20 x 7/8”

P 0658 Rubber Seal

Q048 Blade Block (3/16” and 3/8”)

049 Blade Block (1/4”)

R 047 Blade Block Pin

051 Blade, Single

053 Blade Assembly, 3/16” (15 blades)

054 Blade Assembly, 1/4” (11 blades)

056 Blade Assembly, 3/8” (8 blades)

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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 specically

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. Replacement parts – The warranty period is 90 days.

3. Fry pans and coated cookware – The warranty period is 90 days

4. EverTite™ Riveting System – The warranty covers loose rivets

only, forever.

5. Cayenne® Heat Strips – The warranty period is 1 year plus an

additional 1 year period on heating element parts only.

6. Ultra and Professional Induction Ranges – The warranty period

is 2 years.

7. Mirage and Commercial Induction ranges - The warranty period

is 1 year.

8. ServeWell® Induction Workstations – The warranty period is one

year on the workstation table and 2 years on induction hobs.

9. Slicers – The warranty period is 10 years on gears and 5 years

on belts.

10. Mixers – The warranty period is 2 years.

11. Extended warranties are available at the time of sale.

12. Boxer Mixers – 1 Year exchange Warranty.

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.

All products in the Jacob’s Pride® collection, including

the following, have a lifetime warranty:

• NSF Certied One-Piece Dishers

• NSF Certied Spoodle® Utensils

• NSF Certied Heavy-Duty Spoons with Ergo-

nomic Handle

• NSF Certied 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® Cook-

ware*

*Jacob’s Pride® warranty does not cover Kool-Touch®,

non stick coatings and silicone handles.

Items sold having no warranty:

• 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

THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF

MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE

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 certied 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 unit is running or overloading, in either case as determined by a Vollrath Certied

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 specication.

• No remedy will be available under any warranty not registered as required below.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY:

THE VOLLRATH COMPANY LLC SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND,

WHETHER BASED UPON NEGLIGENCE OR OTHER TORT, BREACH OF WARRANTY, OR ANY OTHER THEORY.

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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

NOTE: Vollrath will not accept products sent without the proper procedure being followed.

Important:

TO MAKE A CLAIM FOR ANY REMEDY UNDER THIS WARRANTY, YOU MUST REGISTER YOUR WARRANTY.

ONLINE: Register your warranty on-line now at www.Vollrathco.com

NO WEB ACCESS: If you do not have access to the web, kindly register by completing the warranty registration form and faxing it to The Vollrath Co. LLC ofce in the country of

purchase.

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