2712C

Overview

The Hobart 2712C is the basic automatic slicer in Hobart's Model 2000 Series — the platform that also includes the 2612, 2812 and 2912. Hobart's replacement parts catalog, Form F-43081 (on record as Rev. C, July 2007, and Rev. E, September 2015), assigns the 2712C M-number ML-134237, listed between the 2712 (ML-134235) and the 2712PHS (ML-134238). Wasserstrom's spec sheet introduces it as the “2712C – Basic Automatic Slicer,” and the catalog's title block places the manufacturer at 701 S. Ridge Avenue, Troy, Ohio 45374.

Two things stand out for anyone buying or servicing this machine. First, the 2000 Series shares one parts book across the family, so components — from the knife drive motor down to the index bezel — stay documented and available. Second, used units appear regularly in commercial food service and cafeteria equipment channels. The parts manual — provided by PartHubz as a reference — is the authoritative document for service work.

Key Features

• Automatic operation with a manual mode. Wasserstrom's line sheet classes the 2712C as the basic automatic slicer in the range, and the auto/manual control label is catalogued specifically for the 2712, 2712C, 2712PHS, 2912 and 2912C — both modes live on this machine's panel.
• Stainless steel tilting carriage. The carriage system tilts back easily for midday cleaning and is removable for thorough cleaning and sanitation procedures.
• Documented drive train. The parts book details the knife drive motor, a Poly “V” sheave, a tensioner adjustment bracket, motor plate and motor gasket — the full path from motor to knife drive.
• Fully specified starting circuit. An electronic start switch rated 50/60 Hz, a motor start capacitor, and 2-pole relays rated 120 VAC at 30 amps or 240 VAC.
• Long-term parts availability. A Microban-treated knife cover disc (Hobart 00-875361) lists the 2712C in its fitment range, and aftermarket labels and switches keep controls restorable.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: Hobart (701 S. Ridge Avenue, Troy, Ohio 45374)
• Model: 2712C automatic slicer
• M-number: ML-134237
• Series: Hobart Model 2000 Series slicer
• Configuration: Basic automatic slicer per dealer spec sheet; auto/manual control labeling catalogued for this model
• Knife drive motor: 115/230 V, 60 Hz (part 00-438846-00001) or 115/230 V, 50 Hz (00-438846-00002)
• Starting components: Electronic start switch, 50/60 Hz (00-271612-00002); motor start capacitor (00-070487-00026); 2-pole relay, 120 VAC, 30 A (00-087714-042-1); 2-pole relay, 240 VAC (00-087714-042-3)
• Drive: Poly “V” sheave (00-438844-00002); tensioner adjustment bracket (00-477532); motor plate (00-477760); motor gasket (00-439032)
• Controls: Start/stop label (00-477735); on/off knob (00-875668); switch rod bracket (00-439041); switch bracket listed for all 2000 Series except the 2612
• Indicator lamp: 125 V (00-439042-00001) or 250 V (00-439042-00002)
• Carriage: Stainless steel; tilts back for midday cleaning; removable for sanitation
• Legs: Packaged leg sets in 4 in (00-477773) and 3 in (00-873766) heights; four tall feet (00-875371)
• Bezel: Index bezel 00-875349 (a second index bezel, 00-479745, is tagged in the catalog to the 2612C and 2812C)
• Parts manual: Form F-43081 (Rev. E, September 2015)

Part numbers above come from the 2000 Series catalog.

Installation & Requirements

The sources document the machine's electrical and mounting hardware rather than site-build details. On power, the knife drive motor was supplied in 115/230 V versions for both 60 Hz and 50 Hz service, matched by an electronic start switch rated 50/60 Hz and 2-pole relays at either 120 VAC/30 A or 240 VAC depending on the build. The catalog also lists the I.E.C. cord and its strain relief as replaceable items, along with the 115 V electrical cover and the bottom cover.

On the stand, the parts book lists packaged leg sets in two heights — 4 in and 3 in — plus four tall feet, so leg configuration can vary between units and is worth checking on a used machine. Wasserstrom's sheet repeats Hobart's note that specifications are subject to change without notice; verify the nameplate voltage and frequency on your specific unit before ordering electrical parts.

Operation

The 2712C runs as an automatic slicer with a manual mode: the auto/manual label is catalogued for this exact model, and Wasserstrom classes it as the basic automatic in the 2712 range. The parts book lists a start/stop label (00-477735) and an on/off knob (00-875668); the starting circuit includes an electronic start switch, a motor start capacitor, and a 2-pole relay. An indicator lamp (125 V or 250 V versions in the catalog) sits on the panel behind an index bezel.

Product handling runs through the stainless steel carriage, which tilts back easily for midday cleaning and is removable for thorough cleaning and sanitation procedures.

Cleaning & Maintenance

Wasserstrom's spec sheet describes the cleaning workflow directly: the stainless steel carriage system tilts back easily for midday cleaning and is removable for thorough cleaning and sanitation procedures.

Troubleshooting

Hobart's parts manual does not publish a fault tree in the sections provided, but it breaks the machine into assemblies in a way that maps onto the usual failure points on a used slicer:

• No start: the starting circuit consists of the electronic start switch (00-271612-00002), the motor start capacitor (00-070487-00026) and a 2-pole relay (120 VAC/30 A or 240 VAC). The manual's electrical cover assemblies also list a 2 A thermal overload circuit breaker and a slicer control PCB (00-873633). Aftermarket electronic start switches for Hobart slicers are catalogued at a 40 A rating.
• Drive components: the parts list includes the Poly “V” sheave (00-438844-00002), tensioner adjustment bracket (00-477532), motor plate (00-477760), and motor gasket (00-439032).
• Motor failure: complete knife drive motor replacements exist in both 60 Hz and 50 Hz, 115/230 V versions, so a dead motor does not write off the machine.
• Panel and control wear: start/stop and auto/manual labels, the on/off knob, switch rod bracket and indicator lamps are all individual parts.

Used units that need repair still change hands, which reflects the strength of this parts availability.

Applications

The 2712C is built for commercial meat, cheese and deli slicing — the wording dealers themselves use for the platform. GovDeals categorizes sold units under Commercial Food Service and Cafeteria Equipment, which is where these machines typically live: deli counters, cafeteria lines and institutional kitchens that need repeatable slices batch after batch, with the manual mode available for small or irregular jobs.

For buyers, the practical picture is this: used units surface through equipment channels, and the shared 2000 Series catalog means a 2712C can be kept in service with documented components — motor, capacitor, relays, sheave, carriage hardware, and panel parts alike.