OWNER/OPERATOR MANUAL MODELS 829A SLICERS NOTICIA IMPORTANTE Este manual contiene importantes instrucciones de seguridad que deben ser seguidas el pie de la letra cuando utilice esta maquina. IMPORTANT NOTICE This manual contains Important Safety Instructions which must be strictly followed when using this equipment.
BEFORE USING THIS EQUIPMENT Berkel’s slicers are designed to slice meat and other food products safely and efficiently. However, unless the operator is properly trained and supervised, there is the possibility of a serious injury. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure that this slicer is used properly and safely, strictly following the instructions contained in this manual and any requirements of local law. No one should use or service this slicer without proper training and supervision.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Page General Safety Instructions ....................................................................................................2-3 Equipment Description .............................................................................................................. 4 Installation ................................................................................................................................. 5 Testing Prior to Operation .................................................
PELIGRO CUCHILLA FILOSA para evitar serios accidentes a su persona siga las instrucciones de este manual y 1. NUNCA utlice esta mçquina sin previa instrucciùn y autorizaciùn de su supervisor. 2. LA MçQUINA DEBE apoyarse sobre un nivel solido y plano. 3. LOS PROTECTORES deben colocarse ANTES de enchufar y operar la mçquina. 4. SIEMPRE utilice el enchufe original proveido por el fabricante. 5. SIEMPRE utilice el utensillo para empujar la comida - nunca su mano. 6.
WARNING SHARP KNIFE BLADE to avoid serious personal injury follow all the instructions in this manual and 1. NEVER touch this machine without training and authorization by your supervisor. 2. MACHINE MUST BE on solid level support. 3. GUARDS MUST BE in place before plugging in and turning on machine. 4. ALWAYS use three pronged plug provided. 5. ALWAYS use food pusher not your hand. 6. NEVER TOUCH ROTATING KNIFE. 7. KEEP hands, arms, hair and loose clothing clear of all moving parts. 8.
MODEL 829A Pusher Sharpener Product Table Center Plate Center Plate Locking Knob Product Table Handle Thickness Control Knob Slice Deflector Gauge Plate Oil Port Start/Stop Switch 4 • 829A OWNER/OPERATOR MANUAL 4 • 829A Owner /Operator Manual
WARNING To avoid serious personal injury, properly install slicer in adequate work area • • • • • • ALWAYS use a qualified technician for installation. ALWAYS install slicer in work area with adequate light and space. ONLY operate slicer on a solid, level support. NEVER bypass or alter switches or circuits. NEVER operate slicer without all guards installed. NEVER operate slicer without all warning stickers and wall charts posted. INSTALLATION UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY 1.
3. Slide the product table back and forth holding on to the Product Table Handle. If there is any rough operation or obstruction, shut off, unplug power cord and call your Berkel serviceman. 4. Turn the slicer on by rotating the switch to the "I" position and check for smooth knife rotation. Turn the slicer OFF. WARNING WHEN MOVING THE PRODUCT TABLE, GRASP ONLY THE PRODUCT TABLE HANDLE. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1.
5. Rotate the cover down and in place covering the sharpener assembly. CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS CLEANING SHARPENING STONES CAUTION Dirty Stones Cannot Sharpen! IF THE SHARPENING STONES HAVE BECOME COATED WITH FOOD FATS OR METALLIC BUILD-UP, THEY WILL NOT SHARPEN EFFECTIVELY. Each time the sharpener is used, the sharpening stones should be examined for cleanliness. Turn off the slicer, close the gauge plate, unplug power cord and open the sharpener cover.
3. Loosen the product table locking knob. This knob remains on the slicer. 4. Remove the product table by lifting straight up. 5. Remove the slice deflector which is attached to the main slicer body. Push it up until the large holes line up with the mounting pins. 6. Unscrew the center plate locking knob. Push on the knob to move the center plate off the knife. Remove both the center plate and the locking knob. 7. Clean and sanitize removed parts.
7. Put several drops of Berkel Food Machine Oil on the round rail and move the pusher back and forth to distribute the oil. 8. Put several drops of Berkel Food Machine Oil in the round rail oil port on the front of the slicer. 9. Check the guards. Make sure slice deflector, sharpener and center plate knife guard are in place and clear of the knife. Also, make sure that the product table moves back and forth easily. 10. Plug in the power cord.
11. Clean slicer before slicing product. (See “Cleaning and Sanitizing,” page 8). Your slicer is now sharpened, cleaned and sanitized—ready to use. TROUBLESHOOTING Should your slicer fail to function properly, here are a few things you can check before calling a Berkel Serviceman. Product not slicing properly; thick and thin or irregular slices 1. Is the knife sharp? If not, sharpen according to instructions (page 10). Remember, only sharpen a clean knife. 2.
Electrical failure 1. Is slicer fully plugged into a properly grounded 115V AC outlet? If properly connected, the white power ON light should be illuminated when the slicer is on. 2. Inspect power cord. Has it been damaged, cutting off electrical flow? If so, call your Berkel serviceman to replace the power cord. 3. Are you getting electricity from the wall outlet? Check by plugging in another piece of equipment with the same electrical requirements. Also, check circuit breaker or fuse. 4.
SPECIFICATIONS DIMENSIONS Width Depth Heighth 829A 21" (533 mm) 28" (711 mm) 18" (457 mm) KNIFE 14" (350 mm) MOTOR /2 hp; 3A 115-60-1 NET WEIGHT 91 lb.
Warranty Effective: February 14, 2002 Berkel Company (“Berkel”) warrants to the Buyer of new equipment that said equipment, when installed in accordance with our instructions and subjected to normal use, is free from defects in material or workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of sale.1 BERKEL SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
BK46731 (June 2008)
