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Sharpening Sharpen only when necessary. Too frequent or prolonged sharpening will prema- turely wear the knife and/or stones. The knife should be sharpened when you notice wavy slices or excessive scrap. Only sharpen the knife after it has been cleaned. You cannot effectively sharpen a dirty knife. 1. If it is an automatic slicer, make sure the engagement knob is in the manual position, by pushing in (to the left) the knob on the right side of the support arm. 2. Make sure the product table
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Troubleshooting Electrical Failure 1. Is the pilot light illuminated? If not: • Is the power cord completely plugged into the wall outlet? • Check the power cord for cuts or breaks. • Are you getting electricity from the wall outlet? Check by plugging in another piece of equipment with the same electrical requirements. 2. Is the pilot light illuminated but blinking? If so, then push the stop button and then the start button. If the light is still blinking, then contact your nearest Designate
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Specifications Machine Dimensions: Width 26-3/4” (680mm) Length 30-1/2” (770mm) Height 25-1/4” (640mm) Diameter of Knife: 13” (330mm) Slice Thickness: 0 to 1-5/16” (33mm) Slicing Speed (automatic): Low 20 slices per minute Medium 40 slices per minute High 60 slices per minute Stroke Length (automatic): Short 5 inches Medium 9 inches Full 13 inches Slicing Capacity: Square 7-1/2” x 7-1/2” (190mm x 190mm) Round 8-1/2” (220mm) Rectangle 10-1/2” x 6-3/4” (265mm x 170mm) Net Weight: Manual 88 lbs. Au
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Optional Accessories VEGETABLE CHUTE (4975-00463) A vegetable chute is available that fits on the product table. The vegetable chute is used for quantity slicing of various size fruit, meats or vegetables. SKEWER ASSEMBLY (4975-00464) The fence and product skewer are designed to fit on the upper edge of the slicing table. The product fence and skewer assemblies are used for uniform crosscut on tomatoes, onions, peppers and similar round products. TRAYS SLAW TRAY (3875-00241) The slaw tray is a
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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 1 in material or workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of sale. BERKEL SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FIT- NESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Berkel’s obligation and liability under this warranty
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OWNER/OPERATOR
MANUAL
MODELS
X13 & X13A
SLICERS
NOTICIA IMPORTANTE IMPORTANT NOTICE
Este manual contiene importantes instrucciones This manual contains Important Safety
de seguridad que deben ser seguidas el pie de la Instructions which must be strictly
letra cuando utilice esta maquina. followed when using this equipment.
16 • X13 & X13A OWNER/OPERATOR MANUAL
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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 supervi- s
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Page General Safety Instructions ...................................................................................................................... 2 Equipment Description ............................................................................................................................ 4 Intended Uses and Characteristics ........................................................................................................... 6 Unpacking and Installation ........
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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. NUNCA TOQUE LA CUCHILLA CON L
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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. SHO
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EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION Pusher Slide Bar Pusher Handle ON/OFF Switch ( and speed/stroke selection on X13A) Product Table Handle Thickness Control Knob 4 • X13 & X13A OWNER/OPERATOR MANUAL
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EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION Center Plate Center Plate Locking Knob Pusher Gauge Plate Product Table Locking Knob Center Plate Mounting Stud Support Arm Automatic Product Table Engage Knob (X13A only) X13 & X13A OWNER/OPERATOR MANUAL • 5
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Intended Uses and Characteristics Intended Uses The model X13 and X13A slicers are designed for cutting the following types of products: • Meat (without bones) • Cheese • Vegetables The following types of items are NOT suitable for slicing on the Model X13 or X13A slicers: • Non-food products • Frozen foods • Bone in products Special Features/Characteristics Reduced seams and joints for better sanitation Gauge plate interlock for aid in cleaning Left hand thickness adjustment for easier cleaning
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Operation General 1. Check to see that the center plate and product table are in place on the slicer and the gauge plate is completely closed. The holes in the bottom of the center plate fit over the bottom mounting studs in the ring guard and the center plate locking knob at the top of the center plate fits over the top edge of the ring guard. The product table slides completely onto the support arm and is secured with the red product table locking knob. The table can only be removed if the
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Loading product 1. Make sure the index knob is fully closed. Pull the pusher to the top and let it drop behind the table. Set the product onto the table with the side of the product securely against the front edge of the product table and place the pusher behind the product. Turn the slicer on and rotate the thickness control knob to set the proper thickness. When pushing the product table, always use the product table handle. 2. For smaller products like salami, you can rotate the pusher so
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4. Loosen the product table locking knob and remove the table. The product table cannot be re- moved unless it is fully forward and the index knob is completely closed. 5. Remove the center plate by lifting the center plate locking knob on the top of the center plate and lift from the slicer. 6. Pre-scrape food from removable product table and center plate. 7. Wash product table and center plate in hot detergent solution. Remember to unscrew the red handle from the pusher on the product table wh
