Hobart FD4-200 Benutzerhandbuch
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OPERATION
Before operating disposer make sure it is clear of foreign objects such as metal or wire clippings, screws,
nails, etc., which may have dropped into it during installation. Check the flywheel for free rotation.
Never use your hand to check rotation of flywheel or to remove foreign matter
from the disposer. Use a stick or similar object to turn the flywheel. Foreign matter can be removed
with tongs or pliers.
Start the disposer before feeding food waste. Be sure water is flowing. With typical optional controls,
Start the disposer before feeding food waste. Be sure water is flowing. With typical optional controls,
water flow and unit starting are simultaneous and automatic. Feed food waste into disposer. DO NOT
feed china, metal, rags, clam shells, or similar material into the unit. DO NOT put grease or oil in the
disposer. Oil or grease can clog the drain. Always allow the disposer to run for a short period after grinding
is complete to assure proper flushing of the disposer and waste line. This flushing is automatically
controlled with certain optional controls.
CLEANING
The food waste disposer should be kept in a clean and sanitary condition. Allow the disposer to run a
The food waste disposer should be kept in a clean and sanitary condition. Allow the disposer to run a
few minutes after disposing of all food waste to completely flush out the interior. If food waste is allowed
to accumulate due to improper clean-up, it will give off offensive odors. If this happens, cleaning can
be accomplished by using a stiff brush with a strong soap and hot water solution. Light cleaning can be
accomplished by grinding ice and a lemon through the disposer.
Do not use chemical solvents or other drain cleaning compounds through the
disposer.
MAINTENANCE
LUBRICATION
No lubrication is required for the food waste disposer. The disposer has grease packed sealed bearings
No lubrication is required for the food waste disposer. The disposer has grease packed sealed bearings
requiring no service.
CUTTER BLOCKS
The cutter blocks (1, Fig. 1) may be rotated by a qualified Hobart Service Technician if the cutting edges
The cutter blocks (1, Fig. 1) may be rotated by a qualified Hobart Service Technician if the cutting edges
become worn.
OVERLOAD PROTECTION
The disposer motor is protected by a thermal, resetable overload protector and will trip if the motor is
The disposer motor is protected by a thermal, resetable overload protector and will trip if the motor is
overloaded. To reset, allow approximately five minutes for cooling, then press the manual reset button
located on the motor shell opposite the motor junction box. An arrow on the motor shell indicates location
of the button. Restart the disposer using normal operating procedure. If overload protector continues to
trip, contact your local Hobart Service Office.
FORM 38476 (May 2015)
PRINTED in U.S.A.