1、Designation: F1568 12 (Reapproved 2017)1An 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
2、 year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. Asuperscript epsilon () indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1NOTECorrected footnote 5 editorially in November 2017.1. Scope1.1 This specification covers commercial food processorsin
3、tended for bench, table, or floor mounting.1.2 The values stated in inch-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 pe
4、rtains only to thetest methods portion, Section 9, of this specification: 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, health, andenvironmental practices and
5、determine the applicability ofregulatory limitations prior to use.1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-ization established in the Decision on Principles for theDevelopment of International Standards, Guides and Recom-mend
6、ations issued by the World Trade Organization TechnicalBarriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2D3951 Practice for Commercial PackagingF760 Specification for Food Service Equipment ManualsF1166 Practice for Human Engineering Design for MarineSystems, Equipment, an
7、d Facilities2.2 ANSI Standards:3ANSI Z1.4 Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspectionby AttributesANSI S1.13 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 Commerci
8、al Food PreparingMachinesANSI/UL 969 Marking and Labeling Systems2.5 Military Standards:6MIL-STD-167/1 Mechanical 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 Subsy
9、stems andEquipmentMIL-STD-1399/300 Interface Standard for ShipboardSystems, Section 300A, Electric Power, Alternating 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
10、, generallylocated at the front of the unit, that directs the cut productdownward for collection into a pan and 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.
11、 The feed headincorporates a food pusher that is interlocked to prevent motoroperation whenever the pusher is not in the closed positionover the slicer or shredder plate.1This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F26 on FoodService Equipment and is the direct responsibility of S
12、ubcommittee F26.04 onMechanical Preparation Equipment.Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2017. Published December 2017. Originallyapproved in 1994. Last previous edition approved in 2012 as F1568 12. DOI:10.1520/F1568-12R17E01.2For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, orcon
13、tact 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. 43rd St.,4th Floor, New York, NY 10036.4Available from NSF Internati
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15、 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United StatesThis international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for theDevelopment of International Standards, Guides an
16、d Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.13.1.4 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 foo
17、d product into contact with arotating plate 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.3.1.5 food pushe
18、r, nthe hand-operated device used tomaintain the uncut food product in contact with the slicer orshredder plate.3.1.6 shredder and slicer plates, nthese devices attach tothe food processor drive shaft and convert the rotary motion ofthe plate into the desired action on the foodstuffs within thefeed
19、head.4. Classification4.1 Food processors covered in this specification are of thefollowing types, sizes, and classes:4.2 Types:4.2.1 Type IThis 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/shredde
20、r plates 8 in. or greater indiameter.(1) Class 1Table- or bench-mounted food processor.(2) Class 2Floor-mounted food processor.4.2.2 Type IIThis 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 2
21、Bowl 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). 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
22、should select the food processor and anypreferred options and include the following information in thepurchasing document:5.1.1 Title, number, 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 (curre
23、nt,voltage, phase, frequency),5.1.4 Accessory equipment, options (slicer, dicer, grater,julienne, and shredder plates), spare parts, and maintenanceparts 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 requir
24、ements or deviations from thisspecification.5.1.8 When specified, the purchaser shall be furnishedcertification that samples representing each 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 fu
25、rnished.5.1.9 When Federal/Military procurement is required, re-view and implement the applicable supplementary require-ments (see S1 through S9).6. Physical Requirements6.1 Design and ManufactureThe food processor shall becomplete so that when connected to the specified source ofpower, the unit can
26、 be used for its intended function. The foodprocessor shall be simple to disassemble and reassemblewithout special tools or equipment. The food 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
27、requirements of NSF/ANSI 8 shall be the NSFcertification mark on the food processor and listing in themanufacturers product listings on the NSF website, nsf.org, acertified test report from a recognized independent testinglaboratory acceptable to the user, or a certificate issued by NSFunder its spe
28、cial one time contract evaluation/certificationservice.6.1.2 Compliance with ANSI/UL 763Acceptable evidenceof meeting the requirements of ANSI/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.
29、3 MaterialsMaterials used in the construction of foodprocessors shall comply with the applicable requirements ofNSF/ANSI 8.6.1.4 Human Factors CriteriaHuman factors engineeringcriteria, principles, and practices, as defined in Practice F1166,shall be used in the design of all food processors.6.2 Ele
30、ctrical 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 be double-insulated. The cord and plug shall besized for and be the appropriate configuration for the specifiedelectrical characteristics.6.2.2 MotorThe food p
31、rocessor motor shall be of thecontinuous duty type.6.3 Discharge Chute (Type I Machines)The dischargechute shall be designed to direct sliced 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 dischar
32、ge chute in a manner to permit collection in acontainer placed below the chute, and the processed food shallnot be expelled out of the area 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 furn
33、ished with similaroptions under a specific purchase order shall be identical to theextent necessary to ensure interchangeability of componentparts, assemblies, and spare parts.6.5 PlatesManual feed food processors meeting the re-quirements of this specification must be available with aF1568 12 (2017
34、)12variety 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 with the ordering informationdetailed in 5.1.4.6.6 LubricationAll wearing parts of the food processorshall be provided with a means for lubricat
35、ion or be perma-nently lubricated or sealed. Oil seals shall contain the lubricant.Lubricants used in the construction of the food processor shallcomply 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 Guar
36、dThe on/off control shall be guarded orfabricated in such a manner as to prevent unplanned activation.7.3 Controls LocationThe controls for the food 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
37、 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. Performance Requirements8.1 Food Processing Quality and Uniformity:8.1.1 Type I food processors, with the various plates offered,shall cleanly and uniformly
38、slice, dice, and grate the productwithout mushing.8.1.2 Type II food processors shall chop meat, cheese, andvegetables and prepare well-developed bread dough. The TypeII food processor shall also prepare meat and vegetable pureeto yield a smooth product based upon the length of time thefood is proce
39、ssed.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 Methods9.1 Operational TestsInstall and electrically connect thefood processor in an operating position in accordance with themanufacturers instruction
40、s. After gaining familiarity with theunit, perform the following tests:9.1.1 Interlock IntegrityWithout food product in the unit,make attempts to operate 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
41、the slicer orshredder plate or S-blade knife is exposed. Under no conditionshall the food processor operate with slicer and shredder platesor S-blade knife exposed to the user.9.1.2 Plate Stopping TimeOperate the food processorwithout food product. Measure the time needed for the slicer orshredder p
42、late 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.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 foodprocesso
43、rs, when operated in accordance with the manufactur-ers operating instructions, shall uniformly process the follow-ing items:9.1.4.1 Use representative 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
44、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 grate cheddarcheese.9.1.5 Type II Food Processor Operation TestsType II foodprocessors, when operated in accordance with the manufactur-ers operating in
45、structions, shall uniformly chop or puree, orboth, meat, cheese, and vegetables and process ingredients intoa well-developed bread dough.9.1.6 PurposeThe 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, wh
46、en 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 Transmission 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 no
47、t 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 reliably transmitted from the motor to theplates or S-blade knives.9.1.9 Power ConsumptionMeasure and record power con-sumption values taken during tests perfo
48、rmed 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-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 peri
49、od, measure the food processorsound level in accordance with ANSI S1.13. Repeat the testwhile processing the food products described in 9.1.4 and9.1.5. 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 supersede implied sampling require-ments stated elsewhere in this spe
