Tips and Maintenance 1. Check the transmission oil level, which should be halfway up the site glass. Refills are usually not needed unless there is a leak. 2. Lubricate bowl slide rails as needed with manufacturer-recommended lubricant.
3. Apply a coat of mineral oil to the planetary shaft if the user is experiencing difficulty putting agitators on or off.
Accessories and Options* • Attachment Hub – Most planetary mixers will have an attachment hub located on the front of the mixer that will accept a #5, #12, or #22 attachment for a variety of functions: » Vegetable Slicer/Plate Holder Housing: For slicing vegetables or shredding cheese and other products. Once the housing is purchased, housing components will be needed. Plates and plate holders for the housing are needed for shredding and grating. The plates can be purchased in shredder hole sizes ranging from 3/32" to 1/2". Grater plates are also available. Adjustable slicing plates are needed for slicing products and can be adjusted through a hole in the bottom of the housing after the adjustable knife is installed. Slice thickness can be adjusted up to 1/2". » Meat Grinder: Allows chopping or grinding proteins. There are many plate sizes available ranging from 1/16" to 3/4". Stuffing horns are also available for grinding products like sausage for casings.
• Whips – Also called a “whisk,” these are used to incorporate air into products such as whipped cream or meringue.
• Flat Beater – Also called a “paddle,” these are used for
general mixing of products such as batter or mashed potatoes.
• Bowl Scrapers – Can be installed and will scrape the side of the bowl to turn product back into the agitator.
• Pastry Knives – Used to cut butter for items such as croissants.
• Dough Hooks – Primarily used to mix dough and can be purchased in ED- or J-type depending on your customer’s preference. ED-type hooks are curved to negate dough climbing up the hook and are more commonly used than J-type hooks.
• Bowl Trucks: Used to roll bowls across the kitchen. • Mixer Table with Undershelf: For tabletop mixers • Seismic Plates: Plates that mount to the bottom of the legs and are then bolted to the floor to keep the mixer from falling over in the case of a seismic disturbance. *May vary by manufacturer
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