How to Clean a Hobart Potato Peeler
Employees can save countless hours prepping food for consumption with Hobart potato peelers. Because this piece of equipment is so efficient at streamlining kitchen workflows, any loss in production caused by downtime can strain workers and make it impossible to meet the high demands of hungry crowds.
But did you know one of the most effective ways to prevent unexpected repairs and pauses in operations is to stay on top of daily cleaning and upkeep as outlined by the manufacturer? Join us in discovering how to clean a Hobart potato peeler and keep your equipment looking pristine and food tasting fresh.
This guide is for Hobart potato peelers 6430, 6430T, 6460/6460M, 6460T and 6115 models.
Hobart Potato Peeler Cleaning Instructions
Clean the potato peeler after every use and before it has a chance to dry. This will prevent the build-up of hard-to-remove food residue, protect the metal from corrosion and make cleaning easier and more efficient. Learn how to clean a Hobart potato peeler in 10 simple steps:
Prepping the Hobart Potato Peeler
- Step 1. Turn off and unplug the unit – Water and electricity never mix well, so don’t forget to turn off and unplug the power cord on your Hobart potato peeler to ensure your safety throughout the cleaning process.
- Step 2. Rinse the interior – Turn on the water and rinse out the interior of the hopper. Once finished, turn off the water.
Removing Hobart Potato Peeler Parts for Cleaning
- Step 3. Remove the hopper – Rotate the hopper counterclockwise to lift and remove.
- Step 4. Remove the abrasive disc – The abrasive disc isn’t fastened to the shaft, so you’ll be able to effortlessly pull it out.
- Note: Sometimes, the abrasive disc gets stuck on the shaft. If this happens, you can unfasten the hex head screw on top of the hub and replace it with a longer one. Screw it in until the disc loosens enough for you to remove it.
- Step 5. Remove the lexan/peeler liner – Remove the lexan liner with soap, water and a nonabrasive brush. Put it aside to air dry.
- Step 6. Remove the peel trap – Some potato peeler models have a peel trap drawer. Go ahead and remove it now.
Cleaning the Hobart Potato Peeler
- Step 7. Clean the hopper potato peeler parts – Clean the hopper top, abrasive disc and the housing underneath the disc, the lexan/peeler liner and peel trap in the sink with warm water, a nonabrasive brush and mild soap, rinsing thoroughly and letting air dry when done.
- Step 8. Clean the hopper interior – Turn on the water again and clean the hopper interior with mild soap and a brush. Don’t forget to rinse any leftover cleaning residues before shutting off the water.
Reassembling the Hobart Potato Peeler
- Step 9. Reassemble the potato peeler – In the reverse order in which you took the potato peeler apart, reassemble it, starting with the peel trap door then the lexan liner and abrasive disc before finishing with the hopper and lid.
- Step 10. Open the discharge chute – The last step in our how to clean a Hobart potato peeler guide is to leave the discharge chute open. This will prevent mold, mildew and bacteria growth, extending the life of the door seal.
Additional Resources
Keeping commercial kitchen equipment clean and well-maintained is the first step to preventing unexpected repairs and costly downtime. Check out our extensive library of Hobart potato peeler manuals and diagrams to get all your manufacturer-approved installation, troubleshooting, cleaning and part-related information.