1、Designation: F1568 12 An American National StandardStandard Specification forFood Processors, Electric1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1568; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revi
2、sion. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. Asuperscript epsilon () indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1. Scope1.1 This specification covers commercial food processorsintended for bench, table, or floor mounting.1.2 The values stated in inch-
3、pound units are to be regardedas standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematicalconversions to SI units that are provided for information onlyand are not considered standard.1.3 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to thetest methods portion, Section 9, of this specification:
4、 Thisstandard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the userof this standard to establish appropriate safety and healthpractices and determine the applicability of regulatory limita-tions prior to use.2. Referenced Documen
5、ts2.1 ASTM Standards:2D3951 Practice for Commercial PackagingF760 Specification for Food Service Equipment ManualsF1166 Practice for Human Engineering Design for MarineSystems, Equipment, and Facilities2.2 ANSI Standards:3ANSI Z1.4 Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspectionby AttributesANSI S1.13
6、 Methods for Measurement of Sound PressureLevels2.3 NSF International Standard:4NSF/ANSI 8 Commercial Powered Food Preparation Equip-ment2.4 UL Standards:5ANSI/UL 763 Motor-Operated Commercial Food PreparingMachinesANSI/UL 969 Marking and Labeling Systems2.5 Military Standards:6MIL-STD-167/1 Mechani
7、cal Vibration of Shipboard Equip-ment (Type I-Environmental and Type II-Internally Ex-cited)MIL-STD-461 Requirements for the Control of Electromag-netic Interference Characteristics of Subsystems andEquipmentMIL-STD-1399/300 Interface Standard for ShipboardSystems, Section 300A, Electric Power, Alte
8、rnating Cur-rent3. Terminology3.1 Definitions:3.1.1 bowl, nthe container, with interlocked cover, used tohold a fixed quantity of food product.3.1.2 discharge chute, nthe part of the housing, generallylocated at the front of the unit, that directs the cut productdownward for collection into a pan an
9、d also helps preventoperator contact with the backside of the slicer or shredderplate.3.1.3 feed head, nthe device for holding food product anddirecting it into the slicer or shredder plate. The feed headincorporates a food pusher that is interlocked to prevent motoroperation whenever the pusher is
10、not in the closed positionover the slicer or shredder plate.3.1.4 food processor, nmachine that reduces food productto a small particle size and uniform geometric shape. Reduc-tion of food product is accomplished by the continuous,manual feeding of uncut food product into contact with arotating plat
11、e or slicing/shredding a quantity of food product ina closed bowl. The food processor shall consist of the follow-ing principal parts: motor with housing, product hopper orbowl, hopper/bowl cover with interlock, plates and grids, andcontrols.1This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Comm
12、ittee F26 on FoodService Equipment and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F26.04 onMechanical Preparation Equipment.Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2012. Published December 2012. Originallyapproved in 1994. Last previous edition approved in 2008 as F1568 08. DOI:10.1520/F1568-12.2For refe
13、renced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org. For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information, refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.3Available from American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43
14、rd St.,4th Floor, New York, NY 10036.4Available from NSF International, P.O. Box 130140, 789 N. Dixboro Rd., AnnArbor, MI 48113-0140.5Available from comm2000, 1414 Brook Dr., Downers Grove, IL 60515.6Available from Standardization Documents Order Desk, Bldg. 4 Section D, 700Robbins Ave., Philadelphi
15、a, PA 19111-5094, Attn: NPODS.Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States13.1.5 food pusher, nthe hand-operated device used tomaintain the uncut food product in contact with the slicer orshredder plate.3.1.6 shredder and slicer pl
16、ates, nthese devices attach tothe food processor drive shaft and convert the rotary motion ofthe plate into the desired action on the foodstuffs within thefeed head.4. Classification4.1 Food processors covered in this specification are of thefollowing types, sizes, and classes:4.2 Types:4.2.1 Type I
17、This machine shall have a hopper of thecontinuous, manual-feed type.4.2.1.1 Size 1Slicer/shredder plates less than 8 in. indiameter.4.2.1.2 Size 2Slicer/shredder plates 8 in. or greater indiameter.(1) Class 1Table- or bench-mounted food processor.(2) Class 2Floor-mounted food processor.4.2.2 Type II
18、This machine shall have a closed-bowl typeof hopper.4.2.2.1 Size 1Bowl volume less than 4 qt (3.8 L). Themachine shall be table- or bench-mounted.4.2.2.2 Size 2Bowl volume between 4 and 8 qt (3.8 and7.6 L). The machine shall be table- or bench-mounted.4.2.2.3 Size 3Bowl volume shall be 30 qt (28.4 L
19、). Themachine shall be floor-mounted.4.2.2.4 Size 4Bowl volume shall be 45 qt (42.6 L). Themachine shall be floor-mounted.5. Ordering Information5.1 Purchasers should select the food processor and anypreferred options and include the following information in thepurchasing document:5.1.1 Title, numbe
20、r, and date of this specification,5.1.2 Type, size, and class of the food processor required(see Section 4),5.1.3 Electrical power supply characteristics (current,voltage, phase, frequency),5.1.4 Accessory equipment, options (slicer, dicer, grater,julienne, and shredder plates), spare parts, and mai
21、ntenanceparts required,5.1.5 Labeling requirements (if different from Section 13),5.1.6 Quantity of food processors to be furnished, and5.1.7 Any special requirements or deviations from thisspecification.5.1.8 When specified, the purchaser shall be furnishedcertification that samples representing ea
22、ch lot have been testedor inspected as directed in this specification and the require-ments have been met. When specified, a copy of the test resultsshall be furnished.5.1.9 When Federal/Military procurement is required, re-view and implement the applicable supplementary require-ments (see S1 throug
23、h S9).6. Physical Requirements6.1 Design and ManufactureThe food processor shall becomplete so that when connected to the specified source ofpower, the unit can be used for its intended function. The foodprocessor shall be simple to disassemble and reassemblewithout special tools or equipment. The f
24、ood processor shallmeet the then current applicable requirements of NSF/ANSI 8and ANSI/UL 763.6.1.1 Compliance with NSF/ANSI 8Acceptable evidenceof meeting the requirements of NSF/ANSI 8 shall be the NSFcertification mark on the food processor and listing in themanufacturers product listings on the
25、NSF website, nsf.org, acertified test report from a recognized independent testinglaboratory acceptable to the user, or a certificate issued by NSFunder its special one time contract evaluation/certificationservice.6.1.2 Compliance with ANSI/UL 763Acceptable evidenceof meeting the requirements of AN
26、SI/UL 763 shall be a ULListing mark on the food processor, or a certified test reportfrom a recognized independent testing laboratory acceptable tothe user.6.1.3 MaterialsMaterials used in the construction of foodprocessors shall comply with the applicable requirements ofNSF/ANSI 8.6.1.4 Human Facto
27、rs CriteriaHuman factors engineeringcriteria, principles, and practices, as defined in Practice F1166,shall be used in the design of all food processors.6.2 Electrical Devices:6.2.1 Power SupplyThe food processor shall be furnishedwith a 5-ft (1.52-m) minimum length cord and plug withground or shall
28、 be double-insulated. The cord and plug shall besized for and be the appropriate configuration for the specifiedelectrical characteristics.6.2.2 MotorThe food processor motor shall be of thecontinuous duty type.6.3 Discharge Chute (Type I Machines)The dischargechute shall be designed to direct slice
29、d or shredded foodproduct into a tray or pan at the front of the unit. When testedin accordance with Section 9, processed food shall be directedfrom the discharge chute in a manner to permit collection in acontainer placed below the chute, and the processed food shallnot be expelled out of the area
30、of the pan or tray used forcollection of the processed food.6.4 Interchangeability of ItemsAll food processors of thesame model number and bill of material furnished with similaroptions under a specific purchase order shall be identical to theextent necessary to ensure interchangeability of componen
31、tparts, assemblies, and spare parts.6.5 PlatesManual feed food processors meeting the re-quirements of this specification must be available with avariety of sizes of slicer plates and shredder and grater plates.These plates may be offered as options to the basic foodprocessor and shall be included w
32、ith the ordering informationdetailed in 5.1.4.6.6 LubricationAll wearing parts of the food processorshall be provided with a means for lubrication or be perma-nently lubricated or sealed. Oil seals shall contain the lubricant.F1568 122Lubricants used in the construction of the food processor shallco
33、mply with the applicable requirements of NSF/ANSI 8.7. Hazard Protection7.1 The food processor shall meet the requirements ofANSI/UL 763.7.2 Switch GuardThe on/off control shall be guarded orfabricated in such a manner as to prevent unplanned activation.7.3 Controls LocationThe controls for the food
34、 processorshall be located such that they are visible and easily manipu-lated by the operator when standing in a comfortable position.7.4 Plate BrakeThe food processor shall be provided witha brake or other reliable means to stop the moving parts within4 s after the unit has been turned off.8. Perfo
35、rmance Requirements8.1 Food Processing Quality and Uniformity:8.1.1 Type I food processors, with the various plates offered,shall cleanly and uniformly slice, dice, and grate the productwithout mushing.8.1.2 Type II food processors shall chop meat, cheese, andvegetables and prepare well-developed br
36、ead dough. The TypeII food processor shall also prepare meat and vegetable pureeto yield a smooth product based upon the length of time thefood is processed.8.2 Sound LevelWhen tested in accordance with Section9, the food processor, running under load, shall not exceed asound level of 85 dBA.9. Test
37、 Methods9.1 Operational TestsInstall and electrically connect thefood processor in an operating position in accordance with themanufacturers instructions. After gaining familiarity with theunit, perform the following tests:9.1.1 Interlock IntegrityWithout food product in the unit,make attempts to op
38、erate the food processor with the pusherplate open or the feed head open, or both, (Type I machines) orbowl cover removed (Type II machines), such that the slicer orshredder plate or S-blade knife is exposed. Under no conditionshall the food processor operate with slicer and shredder platesor S-blad
39、e knife exposed to the user.9.1.2 Plate Stopping TimeOperate the food processorwithout food product. Measure the time needed for the slicer orshredder plate or S-blade knife to stop rotating when the unit isturned off. The plate must stop rotating in no more than 4 sfollowing stop switch activation.
40、9.1.3 PurposeThe tests in 9.1.1 and 9.1.2 help ensure safeoperation of the food processor.9.1.4 Type I Food Processor Operation TestsType I foodprocessors, when operated in accordance with the manufactur-ers operating instructions, shall uniformly process the follow-ing items:9.1.4.1 Use representat
41、ive slicer plates to slice firm and ripevegetables such as potatoes and cucumbers.9.1.4.2 Products of moderate resistance such as cheddarcheese.9.1.4.3 Hard products such as chocolate and Parmesancheese.9.1.4.4 Dice potatoes with the dicer plate/plates.9.1.4.5 Use a representative shredder plate to
42、grate cheddarcheese.9.1.5 Type II Food Processor Operation TestsType II foodprocessors, when operated in accordance with the manufactur-ers operating instructions, shall uniformly chop or puree, orboth, meat, cheese, and vegetables and process ingredients intoa well-developed bread dough.9.1.6 Purpo
43、seThe tests in 9.1.4 and 9.1.5 determine theability of the food processor to perform its intended function.9.1.7 Motor PerformanceThe food processor, when oper-ated in accordance with 9.1.4 and 9.1.5, shall operate withoutstalling or causing the motor overload protective device toopen.9.1.8 Power Tr
44、ansmission Test:9.1.8.1 ProcedureTurn the motor switch to “ON” andobserve the unit to ensure that the plate or S-blade knife rotatessmoothly and does not contact any part of the food processorhousing, feed head, or bowl.9.1.8.2 PurposeThe purpose of this test method is toensure that power is reliabl
45、y transmitted from the motor to theplates or S-blade knives.9.1.9 Power ConsumptionMeasure and record power con-sumption values taken during tests performed in 9.1.4 and9.1.5, and, if requested, make this information available to thepurchaser.9.1.10 Sound LevelFit the food processor with a represen-
46、tative slicer plate (Type I machines) or S-blade knife (Type IImachines) and run-in without load for a period of 15 min.Afterthe 15-min run-in time period, measure the food processorsound level in accordance with ANSI S1.13. Repeat the testwhile processing the food products described in 9.1.4 and9.1
47、.5. A dBA level greater than 85 shall be cause for lotrejection.9.1.10.1 PurposeThis test measures sound level perfor-mance under load.10. Sampling and Quality10.1 When specified in the contract or purchase order,sampling for inspection shall be performed in accordance withANSI Z1.4, which will supe
48、rsede implied sampling require-ments stated elsewhere in this specification.11. Inspection11.1 End Item TestingWhen specified in the contract orpurchase order, one production item, selected at random fromthe initial lot, shall be tested by the manufacturer in accordancewith the applicable paragraphs
49、 of Section 9. Performanceresults shall be recorded in a permanent file, and the informa-tion shall be available to the customer upon demand. Anysubsequent change in design that would relate to performanceshall require a new test record.11.2 Quality Conformance InspectionThe manufacturershall have an effective quality audit inspection.F1568 12311.3 Component and Material InspectionIncoming com-ponents and materials shall be inspected by the manufacturer tothe design parameters as specified on drawings or purchasedocuments, or both
