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MODEL 2912PS AUTOMATIC SLICER
. . . with Portion Scale
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2912PS ML-104966
Previous models covered by this manual:
2912PS ML-104833
701 S. RIDGE AVENUE
TROY, OHIO 45374-0001
937 332-3000
www.hobartcorp.com FORM 34456 (Feb. 2000)
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Model 2912PS Slicer – 2 – © HOBART CORPORATION, 1999
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Installation, Operation, and Care of Model 2912PS Automatic Slicer with Portion Scale SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL The model 2912PS Automatic Slicer with Portion Scale can display the weight or slice count as the sliced product falls to the platter. Six preset values can be programmed for lb weigh, oz weigh, and slice count, which are readily accessible for portioning. Other values can be manually preset before beginning an automatic cycle. The scale display can Tare to indicate Net weight
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INSTALLATION UNPACKING Immediately after unpacking the slicer, check for possible shipping damage. If the slicer is found to be damaged, save the packaging material and contact the carrier within 15 days of delivery. Prior to installing the slicer, test the electrical service to assure it agrees with the specifications on the machine data plate. The data plate is located on the right side of the slicer base. CARRIAGE TRAY The Carriage Tray is secured to the slicer when the knob on the Carriage
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OPERATION SAFETY SAFETY DEVICES INCORPORATED IN THIS SLICER MUST BE IN THEIR CORRECT OPERATING POSITIONS ANYTIME THE SLICER IS IN USE. The TOP KNIFE COVER must be in position and secured with the LATCH KNOB (Fig. 2). The RING GUARD is not removable. The DEFLECTOR, mounted below the slicer knife, can be removed for cleaning. The MEAT GRIP (Fig. 2) must be used when slicing short ends to keep your hand(s) away from the knife. When the slicer is not running, the INDEX KNOB (Fig. 2) must be turned b
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KEYPAD Fig. 3 — Selects the Mode: WEIGH, WEIGH + PRESET, COUNT, COUNT + PRESET. + — Selects LB as the unit of measure for Weigh mode (kg for metric). + — Selects OZ as the unit of measure for Weigh mode (gm for metric). — Sets the platter weight as Tare (up to 2 lb or 1 kg); two beeps sound; >0< is not lit; clear platter to display the negative amount. Press for a full second to zero the scale; – 0 – displays while the scale rezeroes (up to 0.11 lb); then >0< is lit with 0.00 displayed. — Up
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PRESET VALUES — U.S. WEIGHT UNITS Six preset values for each weigh mode and slice count are available. The preset values provided at the factory for U.S. weight units are shown in the table below. Other values can be programmed in place of these values by following the Programming instructions in the next section. FACTORY PRESET VALUES — U.S. WEIGHT UNITS MODE Preset 1 Preset 2 Preset 3 Preset 4 Preset 5 Preset 6 WEIGH — LB 0.25 0.50 0.75 1.00 1.50 2.00 WEIGH — OZ 2.0 4.0 6.0 8.0 10.0 12.0 SLI
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KEYBOARD AND DISPLAY ACTIVATION Manual Mode — With the Lever on Manual (pointing down) the keyboard display and the slicer knife motor are either both on or both off. The display and slicer knife motor will go off if the Switch Knob is pushed or if the AutoShutoff feature (when enabled) senses inactivity for a 10 second interval. Automatic Mode — With the Lever on Automatic (pointing to the right) the keyboard display remains on only if the Switch Knob is on, the gauge plate is open, and the ca
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SLICING — MODEL 2912PS With the Gauge Plate fully closed, pull the Carriage all the way toward you until it reaches its stop. With the Meat Grip out of the way, place the product to be sliced on the Carriage Tray. Adjust the fence by loosening the thumb screw and sliding the fence so that it is close to the product but not pushing against it. Tighten the thumb screw. Set the Meat Grip against the product. To operate the slicer in manual mode, place the Lever (Fig. 2) in Manual position (poin
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CLEANING This machine must be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each day’s operation or after being idle for an extended period of time. LATCH KNOB TOP KNIFE COVER WARNING: THE SLICER KNIFE IS VERY SHARP. CARRIAGE TRAY EXERCISE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN WORKING NEAR THE KNIFE. WARNING: UNPLUG MACHINE POWER CORD AND TURN THE INDEX KNOB FULLY CLOCKWISE BEFORE CLEANING THE SLICER. KNOB Use a clean cloth soaked in mild detergent and warm CARRIAGE TRAY / water to wipe all surfaces of the machine. Ri
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Do not exceed chemical manufacturer’s recommended SHARPENER concentrations for detergent or sanitizer. Do not exceed 200 parts per million concentration of available chlorine. For example, mixing 1 tablespoon of 5.25% sodium KNIFE hypochlorite bleach with 1 gallon of water yields a solution containing 200 ppm of available chlorine. Solution with GAUGE PLATE concentrations greater than 200 ppm will accelerate corrosion of metals. Maximum exposure to sanitation solution varies with temperature
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MAINTENANCE KNIFE SHARPENING The Hobart cast stainless steel knife will provide long service in normal food retail or commercial kitchen use. However, in high volume applications where it is a practice to sharpen the knife frequently or even daily, the knife will be expended in a shorter time. Sharpen only when necessary; prolonged or too frequent sharpening results in unnecessary knife wear. WARNING: UNPLUG MACHINE POWER CORD. Turn the index knob fully clockwise to close the gauge plate. Remo
