R100B Operation Manual
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IV. CLEANING/PREVENTIVE
MAINTENANCE
(1) CLEANING:
Proper cleaning of the machine is
one of the most important preventive maintenance
measures the user can employ. The high acid con-
tent of food can cause harm to the electrical parts
contained within the housing. Although a seal iso-
lates these elements from the outside, food juices
will tend to seep. If food juices are allowed to collect
on the machine over periods of use , erosion of the
seal can occur. It is recommended that the machine
be cleaned after each operational use.
Correct cleaning procedures are required to assure
that damage is not inflicted in the cleaning process.
The motor base assembly contains the motor and
electrical components.
DO NOT IMMERSE THE MOTOR BASE
ASSEMBLY IN WATER!
CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
ATTACHMENTS: Remove and disassemble all at-
tachments before cleaning.
The bowl, blade, and lid should be cleaned per the
following instructions or as required by local health
department regulations.
The bowl, blade, and lid are dishwasher safe. These
parts may be washed in a machine or three tank sys-
tem pot sink. A stiff bristle brush or power sprayer
faucet attachment is effective in knocking the food
out of the crevices as a pre-rinse procedure. The
washer should have an industry-standard wash, rinse,
and sanitization cycle. Allow the parts to air dry after
sanitizing and before reassembly.
NOTE: The high temperatures of dish machines
will tend to shorten the life of the plastic and rub-
ber parts. Hand washing using a three pot sink
will provide for the longest life of these parts.
Wear cut-resistant gloves when cleaning
the blade to prevent cuts.
MOTOR BASE: Cleaning of the motor base assem-
bly must be done with care.
First unplug the unit
.
A sponging with a cloth lightly soaked (not dripping)
in a mild detergent is acceptable, making sure the
water is not permitted to penetrate the shaft seal or
around the switches. Clean around the shaft seal
with a small brush, taking care to remove all food.
Do not forget to clean the motor shaft. Rinse the motor
base first using a cloth lightly dampened (not drip-
ping) with water then with a sanitizing solution, and
dry the machine with a soft cloth removing all liquids
from seal areas.
(2) PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS
While your Robot Coupe is a ruggedly constructed
machine, overall handling should be accomplished
with a sense of use rather than abuse. Reasonable
care should be exercised. While the machine is rea-
sonably portable, care should be taken not to drop it.
Equally, caution should be exercised in handling all
the parts to assure they are not damaged.
An examination should be made periodically to as-
sure that a seal against food is being maintained
around the motor shaft. With proper care, and de-
pending on use, the seal should last for a year or
more. However, it can and should be replaced when-
ever wear or erosion is noted, or minimally once ev-
ery 3 to 6 months. It is recommended that the seal
be replaced by an authorized repair agency.
The blade should be kept sharp. It is not necessary
to have a razor edge however they will need sharp-
ening periodically. Replacement of the dull blade is
recommended.
(3) CARE: Your Robot Coupe is a piece of kitchen
equipment and like all other kitchen equipment, care
and caution should be used when operating. Although
training requirements are minimal, only responsible
individuals familiar with this operation manual should
be allowed to operate your Robot Coupe. .
In general, the best preventive measures that can be
applied are close adherence to the assembly, opera-
tion, cleaning, and handling instructions, common
sense and regular maintenance.
