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| When to Replace: Food Processors: When to Replace a Food Processor ... How to Know When It's Time to Replace Your Food Processor... Consider This: What to Weigh When Purchasing Food Processors... Extending a Food Processor's Life Cycle... Energy Efficiency and Food Processors ... |
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Food processors save time and labor by processing vegetables, fruits and other products, enhancing productivity and providing consistent results. Foodservice operators can choose from three different types of commercial food processors. The continuous feed-style processes food into a tray or pan and is fed constantly. These units primarily slice, shred, grate, dice and julienne ingredients for use in other menu items.
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Typical signs that it might be time to replace a food processor include frequent service calls or downtime. If belts slip frequently or often need tightening or gears do not mesh properly, depending on the type of drive, it is time to retire the unit. Also, if the processor bogs down frequently or blows fuses or breakers, it is time to purchase a new food processor. Units with cracked housings or bases are irreparable.
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 Economic stimulus package provides powerful tax incentivesThe recently enacted economic stimulus package provides the perfect opportunity to replace worn out foodservice equipment. The stimulus package offers a one-year 50% bonus depreciation - meaning you can write off an extra 50% of the cost of your new foodservice equipment purchased in 2008. Click Here... When properly maintained, food processors typically last between seven and 10 years. Before purchasing a food processor, operators should consider various factors, including the type of food the unit will process will play a prominent role in determining the proper horsepower, bowl size and necessary attachments. In addition, operators should consider a unit that accommodates different bowl sizes for added flexibility.
Read more... Food processor motors are sealed, so they typically require no maintenance. Still, there are a few basic steps and simple maintenance procedures operators can take to extend the service life of these units, including regularly cleaning food processor bowls, covers and food pushers and wiping down the unit's housing.
Read more... Food processors work on regular 15- or 20-amp circuits, requiring minimal electrical draw. Some food processors have a more energy-efficient pulse function to perform short bursts of cutting. At least one manufacturer offers units with brushless induction motors, which can withstand a high degree of wear and tear over time. These long-lasting units can help increase efficiency.
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