Hobart Troubleshooting Solutions for FP150

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TROUBLESHOOTING

FAULT

 

POSSIBLE CAUSE

 

REMEDY

 

 

 

 

Motor won't start.

A.

Feed hopper not locked in

Make sure feed hopper is locked

 

 

correct position.

 

correctly.

 

B.

Pusher plate raised.

 

Turn

pusher plate clockwise and

 

 

 

 

 

lower it.

 

C. Fuse

or circuit

breaker

Have electrician check circuit.

 

 

interrupting power.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Machine stops while operating and

A.

See B and C above.

 

 

 

won't restart.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

B. Motor is overloaded and motor

Allow the motor to cool; motor

 

 

is too warm.

 

protector will allow restart when it

 

 

 

 

 

has cooled.

 

 

 

 

 

Low output or bad cutting results.

A.

Wrong

cutting plates were

Refer to CUTTING TOOL GUIDE.

 

 

used.

 

 

 

 

 

B.

Slicing,

shredding,

dicing or

Make sure plates are intact and

 

 

Julienne cutting plate is not

sharp.

 

 

OK.

 

 

 

 

 

C.

Excessive feeding pressure.

A light feeding pressure is best for

 

 

 

 

 

most products.

 

 

 

 

 

Scraping sounds.

A.

When dicing, dicing grid not all

Stop

machine immediately.

 

 

the way down to proper

Remove dicing grid and clean side

 

 

position.

 

wall and ledge in cutting tool

 

 

 

 

 

chamber.

 

B. Locking screw not mounted.

Mount the locking screw.

 

 

 

 

Cutting tool locked to shaft.

A.

Product built-up in machine.

Carefully rotate the cutting tool

 

 

 

 

 

clockwise with a little force.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents TRU CT Table of Contents Installation OperationOperations with TWO Plates Dicing Fine Slicer 2 Blade 1/16 1.5 MM Cutting Tool GuideCrimping Slicer 3/16 4.5 MM Cleaning Using the Feed HopperUsing the Feed Tube Service MaintenanceReplacement Dicing Grids Troubleshooting Fault Possible Cause Remedy

FP150 specifications

The Hobart FP150 is an advanced food processor designed to enhance food preparation efficiency in both commercial and industrial kitchens. This powerhouse unit is particularly valued for its reliability and versatility, making it a staple among chefs and food service operators. Built to handle a wide variety of tasks, the FP150 can slice, dice, shred, and chop various ingredients, streamlining the preparation process.

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