Use and Care

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Knife Sharpening
SHARP KNIFE BLADE
TO AVOID SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY:
• NEVER touch rotating knife.
• ALWAYS keep hands clear of all moving parts.
• ALWAYS turn slicer off, return auto engage lever to the “Manual” position (automatic slicers only), turn slice
thickness dial clockwise past zero “0” until it stops, and remove the food chute before sharpening.
• NEVER sharpen slicer unless all guards are installed.
• ALWAYS make sure the food chute is removed and the auto engage lever is in the “Manual” position when
sharpening automatic slicers.
WHEN AND HOW OFTEN TO SHARPEN THE KNIFE
1. Indications of a dull knife are excess waste/or a “tail” on the unsliced portion remaining in the food chute.
2. The knife needs to be sharpened periodically to provide consistent slices and maximum food product yield.
Sharpening the knife lightly every few days is more effective than heavy sharpening at less frequent intervals.
PREPARING TO SHARPEN
To prevent illness or death caused by the spread of food-borne pathogens, it is important
to properly clean and sanitize the entire slicer as any surface of the slicer can become
contaminated. It is the responsibility of the slicer owner/operator to follow all guidelines, instructions and laws as
established by your local and state health departments and the manufacturers of chemical sanitizers.
Before sharpening, it is extremely important to completely clean and sanitize the slicer according to
the cleaning instructions presented in this manual. The slicer must be cleaned and sanitized again
after sharpening.
Turn slicer off by pressing the “STOP” button
Make sure the auto engage lever is in the “Manual” position (automatic slicers only).
1. Turn the slice thickness dial clockwise past zero “0” until it stops so the slicer table covers the knife edge.
2. Remove the food chute from slicer.
3. Clean and dry both sides of the knife edge before sharpening, following the instructions for knife cleaning on
pages 13 through 16.
NOTE: The knife cover must be on during sharpening. The slicer will not start if the knife cover is removed.