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I N S T R U C T I O N S 701 S. RIDGE AVENUE TROY, OHIO 45374-0001 937 332-3000 www.hobartcorp.com FORM 18816 Rev. A (Feb. 2000) D300 MIXER D300 MIXERS ML - 104421, 104423[...]
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– 2 – © HOBART CORPORATION, 1994 Model D300 Mixer[...]
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– 3 – Installation, Operation, and Care of MODEL D300 MIXERS SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL The D300 Mixer (30 quart) features a 3 / 4 horsepower motor, a timer, and a #12 attachment hub as standard equipment. The standard 30 quart mixer bowl can be equipped with a variety of agitators. A 20 quart bowl, bowl adapter, and agitators are availab[...]
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– 4 – ELECTRICAL CONNECTION WARNING : ELECTRICAL AND GROUNDING CONNECTION MUST COMPLY WITH THE APPLICABLE PORTION OF THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE AND/OR OTHER LOCAL ELECTRICAL CODES. WARNING : DISCONNECT ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY AND PLACE A TAG AT THE DISCONNECT SWITCH INDICATING THAT YOU ARE WORKING ON THE CIRCUIT. ELECTRICAL DATA Models Volts [...]
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– 5 – PL-40143-1 Start Button Timer Stop Button Gear Shift Lever OPERA TION WARNING : MOVING BEATER IN BOWL, KEEP HANDS, CLOTHING, AND UTENSILS OUT WHILE IN OPERATION, DO NOT USE WITHOUT INTERLOCKED GUARD. Every D300 mixer is equipped with either an Electro-Mechanical Timer Control (described at the bottom of this page) or a Programmable Timer [...]
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– 6 – PROGRAMMABLE TIMER CONTROLLER (when equipped) At Idle, the timer display [ – – : – – ] shows that no time has been set (Fig. 4). Fig. 4 Timer Keys Programming Function (if the mixer is not mixing). P1 Contains up to four preset times. Displays each preset time sequentially. P2 Contains up to four additional preset times. Displays [...]
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– 7 – PROGRAMMABLE TIMER CONTROLLER (when equipped) continued Using the Preset Keys, P1 or P2, to set the Mixing Time . . . Each preset key has four time settings. The indicator above the number 1, 2, 3, or 4 and the P1 or P2 indicator light identify which preset time is being displayed. The chart below shows the default settings; the next page[...]
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– 8 – PROGRAMMABLE TIMER CONTROLLER (when equipped) continued To Revise the Preset Mixing Times contained in P1 or P2 . . . Each preset key has four preset time settings. The indicator above the number 1, 2, 3, or 4 and the P1 or P2 indicator light identify which preset time is being displayed. Beginning from the Idle display [ – – : – ?[...]
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– 9 – CHANGING SPEEDS The GEAR SHIFT LEVER is used to change speeds. Always stop the mixer before changing speeds. To change speeds, push the STOP button, move the gear shift lever to the desired speed, and restart the mixer by pushing the START button. Mixer Speeds Speed 1 (Low) — This speed is for heavy mixtures such as bread dough, heavy b[...]
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– 10 – Bowl Guard (Fig. 5) The Wire Cage Assembly on the Bowl Guard can be rotated out-of-the-way to add ingredients or access the bowl and agitator. To rotate the Wire Cage Assembly to the rear . . . Push the Latch in to release the Centering Pin from the Centering Ramp. Note how the grooves on the nylon Retainers allow the Wire Cage to ride a[...]
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– 11 – Attachments To install an attachment, loosen the attachment hub thumb screw and remove the plug. Insert the attachment into the attachment hub, making certain that the square shank of the attachment is in the square driver of the mixer. Secure the attachment by tightening the thumb screw. Move the gear shift lever to the desired speed. W[...]
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– 12 – Bowl Lift The bowl lift mechanism should be lubricated twice a year. Loosen the knob and remove the bowl lift access cover from the rear of the pedestal. Lightly coat moving parts (Fig. 6) with Lubriplate 630AA (supplied). Replace access cover and tighten knob. Bowl Lift Slideways The slideways (Fig. 7) should be lubricated once each mon[...]