HS6N-1

Overview

The Hobart HS6N-1 is a heavy-duty manual slicer for commercial food preparation. It has a non-removable 13-inch CleanCut knife with a cobalt alloy edge and a 1/2 HP knife drive motor. Hobart specifies the HS6/HS6N family for slicing meat and cheese; the HS6N-1 combines that slicing capability with a non-removable knife configuration.

The slicer’s knife runs at 430 RPM, driven by a Hobart Poly V-Belt. The gauge plate adjusts for slices up to 1 inch thick, and its double-action indexing cam supports precise adjustment for thin slices as well as quicker adjustment for thicker slices. A tilting, removable carriage provides access for cleaning.

Key Features

• 13-inch CleanCut knife: The knife is approximately 13 inches and is made from 304L stainless steel with a high-performance Stellite alloy. The CleanCut knife has a cobalt alloy edge; Hobart states that its super-alloy edge stays sharp longer and lasts 2 to 3 times longer than carbon-coated or stainless steel knives.
• Non-removable knife configuration: The HS6N-1 has a non-removable knife. The HS6/HS6N family sheet also describes a removable-knife option for applicable models, but that option does not change the HS6N-1 configuration.
• 1/2 HP knife drive: The motor drives the knife at 430 RPM. Hobart describes the drive as providing the power needed to slice meat and cheese without shredding.
• Double-action indexing: The first full turn of the indexing knob allows precise control for shaving, chipping and thin slicing. The second turn opens the gauge plate quickly for thicker slicing. The gauge plate holds its position for consistent slices.
• Machined grooves: Grooves on the gauge plate and knife cover reduce drag during the slicing motion.
• Top-mounted Borazon sharpening system: The single-action sharpener uses two Borazon stones. It is removable for cleaning and warewasher safe; Hobart gives the stones a lifetime guarantee.
• Operator protection: Zero knife exposure helps protect the operator while sharpening and cleaning. A removable ring guard cover helps prevent debris build-up around the blade and provides additional operator protection.
• No-volt release: After a power loss, the slicer must be restarted before operation can continue; it does not automatically resume operation when power returns.
• Tilting, removable carriage: The carriage tilts and removes to provide access for cleaning. Lift assist helps the user get underneath the slicer.
• Removable meat grip assembly: The meat grip opens for unobstructed loading and is dishwasher safe.
• Magnetically secured knife cover: The knife cover is retained magnetically and can be removed by pulling straight back on its top-cover knob. Its design avoids loose or moving parts.
• Sanitary construction: The one-piece base is burnished aluminum, with fewer crevices where debris may collect. The product tray and gauge plate are burnished aluminum, and the top cover is stainless steel.

Specifications

• Brand: Hobart
• Model: HS6N-1
• Equipment type: Manual heavy-duty slicer
• Knife: Approximately 13-inch CleanCut knife with cobalt alloy edge; non-removable on the HS6N-1
• Knife material: 304L stainless steel with high-performance Stellite alloy
• Motor: 1/2 HP knife drive motor
• Knife speed: 430 RPM
• Drive: Hobart Poly V-Belt
• Electrical: 120 V, 60 Hz, single phase
• Amperage: 5.6 amps
• Wattage: 648 watts
• Connection: NEMA 5-15P
• Power cord: 6-foot, three-wire cord and plug
• Product capacity: Carriage accommodates food up to 5.75 x 10.75 inches rectangular, or up to 7.5 inches in diameter
• Maximum slice thickness: Up to 1 inch
• Dimensions: 26-3/8 inches wide x 30-5/16 inches deep x 25-1/2 inches high
• Weight: 128 lb. The specification sheet identifies this as shipping weight.
• Base: One-piece, sanitary burnished aluminum
• Product tray and gauge plate: Burnished aluminum
• Top cover: Stainless steel
• Knife cover: Magnetically retained
• Certifications listed for this model: NSF and ETLC
• Origin: Made in the USA
• Warranty stated on the HS6/HS6N specification sheet: One year of parts and service coverage, including the knife; lifetime guarantee on the Borazon sharpening stones

Installation & Requirements

The HS6N-1 specification lists a 120 V, 60 Hz, single-phase electrical supply, 5.6 amps and a NEMA 5-15P connection. Its 6-foot power cord has three wires. Hobart’s specification sheet identifies a 15-amp service-current requirement when the plug is connected and lists a NEMA 5-15R receptacle configuration for this plug type. The product information provided does not specify installation clearances or ventilation requirements.

Operation

Load food onto the product tray and use the meat grip assembly to hold it during manual carriage movement. The carriage capacity is up to 5.75 x 10.75 inches for rectangular food or 7.5 inches in diameter. Set the gauge plate for the desired slice thickness, up to 1 inch. The double-action indexing knob provides a fine adjustment for shaving, chipping and thin slicing on its first full revolution; its second revolution opens the gauge plate more quickly for thicker slices. The gauge plate holds its position to support consistent slicing.

The moisture-protected push-button switch controls the slicer. The no-volt release prevents automatic restart after a power loss, so the operator must restart the slicer before continuing. Hobart describes the top-mounted Borazon system as a single-action sharpener; the knife edge is shielded when the sharpener is removed for cleaning.

Cleaning & Maintenance

The HS6N-1’s carriage tilts and removes to provide access to the slicer for cleaning, while lift assist helps the user reach beneath the unit. Hobart describes the one-piece burnished aluminum base as having fewer crevices or holes in which food can lodge. The product tray and gauge plate are also burnished aluminum.

The removable ring guard cover catches food debris around the blade. When the cover is removed, a 0.12-inch space between the knife and guard is revealed to make flossing easier. The ring guard is made from Zytel plastic and can be washed in a warewasher or a three-compartment sink. The top-mounted Borazon sharpener is removable and warewasher safe, and the removable meat grip assembly is dishwasher safe. The HS6N-1 knife itself is non-removable, so cleaning instructions for a removable knife do not apply to this model.

The knife cover is magnetically retained and removes by pulling straight back on the top-cover knob. Hobart describes the cover and removable components as supporting access for cleaning; use the supplied product manual for complete cleaning procedures. The specification sheet states one year of parts and service coverage, including the knife, and a lifetime guarantee on the Borazon stones.

Troubleshooting

• The slicer does not resume after a power interruption: This is the expected action of the no-volt release. Restart the slicer before continuing operation.

The supplied product information does not provide additional HS6N-1 fault codes or troubleshooting procedures.

Applications

The HS6N-1 is suited to commercial kitchens preparing sliced meat and cheese for deli sandwiches, service counters and other food-preparation tasks. Its manual carriage and adjustable gauge plate accommodate thin slicing through cuts up to 1 inch thick, within the stated product capacity. The non-removable knife configuration, heavy-duty motor and cleaning-access features make it a practical option for operations that need a manual slicer for regular meat and cheese preparation.