Robot Coupe R302, Operation Manual

R302 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 and continu-
ous feed attachments should be cleaned per the fol-
lowing instructions or as required by local health de-
partment regulations.

The bowl, blade, lid, continuous feed attachment,
continuous feed lead, pushers and plates are dish-
washer safe.  All of the attachments listed above can
be washed in a dish machine or three tank system
pot sink.  Pre-rinse the attachments before washing
to remove any bulk food on the parts.  A stiff bristle
brush or power sprayer faucet attachment is effec-
tive in knocking the food out of the crevices as a pre-
rinse procedure.  The washer should have an indus-
try standard wash, rinse and sanitization cycle.  Al-
low the parts to air dry after sanitizing and before re-
assembly.

NOTE: The high temperatures of dish ma-
chines will tend to shorten the life of the
plastic and rubber parts.  Hand washing
using a three pot sink will provide for the
longest life of these parts.

Cleaning the Blade Assembly

There is a removable cap attached to the top of the
S-blade assembly.  This cap should be removed when
cleaning the blade assembly.

Caution:  The blades are sharp.  Wear cut-
resistant gloves  when handling the
blade.

The blade cap may be removed by carefully pulling
the cap up away from the blade.  It may be helpful to
pull slightly to the side.  The cap is held in place by
small plastic clips molded into the cap which snap
into the body of the blade assembly.  If the cap is
difficult to remove, you can use a small diameter rod
or screwdriver inserted through the bottom side of
the blade assembly to “knock” out the cap using a
quick sharp impact.  Again, use caution when han-
dling the blade.

Cleaning:  Clean the blade according to local Health
Department regulations.  It may be necessary to pre
wash the blade with a power head sprayer followed
by the use of a small round brush to remove any re-
maining residue.  Typical cleaning instructions may
include the following:

Dishwasher:  Clean the blade assembly in a com-
mercial dish machine by removing the blade cap and
placing it flat on a wash tray or in a small parts holder,
it could otherwise be washed out of the rack.  The
dish machine should have a standard wash, rinse,
and sanitizing cycle.

Pot Sink:  The blade may also be cleaned using the 3
sink method of wash, rinse, and sanitize.  Remove
the blade cap and wash each item separately.  The
sanitization sink should include a minimum of 200