AMPTO 220E User manual

100% Made in Italy
220E–250E-300E-350I
USEANDMAINTENANCEMANUAL
VERTICAL GRAVITY SLICER, CE HOUSEHOLD, EXTRA CE EXECUTION
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GRAVITY SLICER

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I N D E X
•GENERAL WARNINGS................................................................................................Page 4
• MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTYAND LIABILITY....................................................Page 11
•PACKAGING ...............................................................................................................Page 12
•PLATES - CONFORMITY MARKINGS .......................................................................Page 13
•SCOPE OF SUPPLYAND ACCESSORIES................................................................Page 15
•TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION AND INTENDED CONDITIONS OF USE.....................Page 15
•MECHANICAL SAFETY DEVICES AND ELECTRICALPARTS.................................Page 17
•TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................Page 18
•MAIN COMPONENTS.................................................................................................Page 24
•INSTALLATIONAND PRELIMINARY CHECKS..........................................................Page 26
•USING THE MACHINE ...............................................................................................Page 28
•CLEANING THE SLICER............................................................................................Page 29
•MAINTENANCE ..........................................................................................................Page 32
•PERFORMING THE SHARPENING ...........................................................................Page 33
•LUBRICATION.............................................................................................................Page 38
•MOTOR BELT TENSION ADJUSTMENT....................................................................Page 39
•TAKING THE SLICER OUT OF SERVICE..................................................................Page 40
•TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................................Page 41
•NOTE TO USER..........................................................................................................Page 42
•ELECTRICAL DIAGRAMS ..........................................................................................Page 43
•SPARE PARTS............................................................................................................Page 45
•MOCA DECLARATION................................................................................................Page 68
•DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY............................................................................Page 75

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Meaning of warning signs found in booklet
DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in serious injury
or even death. The use of this term is limited to the
most extreme situations.
ATTENTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in serious injury
(and in extreme cases death).
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, may result in minor injuries
to personnel or damage to equipment. It also alerts
the user on incorrect operating modes.
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Safety warnings
indispensable before use
Carefully read the warnings contained in these instructions
as they supply important indications regarding installation,
use and maintenance safetyof the gravity slicers for food.
The purpose of this publication, simply described as ‘booklet’ below,
is to allow to the consumer, especially to the direct user, to take all
the necessary human and material measures for a safe and long use
of the machines. This manual MUST be preserved throughout the
whole life of the slicer and in case of necessity (example: damage
which compromises its consultation even partially, etc.) the user must
request a new copy to the manufacturer.
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In case of a slicer sale, deliver this manual to the new owner too.
☞The installation must be carried out according to the
manufacturer’s instructions. Incorrect installation can cause
harm to people, animals or properties in respect of which
the manufacturer can not be held responsible.
Children should not use the device as a
toy and should neither clean nor use the
equipment.
Keep children away from the device and from the power
cord.
The appliance must be used by adults adequately trained
for the purpose who have carefully red the content of this
manual.
•The package elements (plastic bags, expanded foam, etc.) must not
be left in the range of children as they are potential danger sources.
Electrical safety of this appliance is assured only when it
is correctly connected to an efficient grounding system
as specified by current electrical safety standards.
•Youshould checkthisfundamentalsafety requirementand, if in doubt,
require an accurate control of the system by professionally qualified
personnel.
The manufacturer can not be held responsible for any damage
caused by the lack of grounding of the system.

•Before plugging the appliance make sure that the data on the label
correspondto those of the electrical distribution network.
•The plate is on the bottom of the appliance.
•For your safety, it is recommended to power the device through a
circuit breaker (DRC) with trip current not exceeding 30 mA.
•In case of incompatibility between the socket and the plug of the
appliance,havethedie-castedcordandplug replacedwithanotherone
byanauthorizeddealer.Incaseoftamperingthemanufacturercannot
beheldresponsibleeitherforsafetyorforwarranty.Alternativelyhave
the socket replaced with a suitable type by a qualified professional.
Thelatter,in particular, will also have to ensurethatthesectionof the
socket cables is suitable for the power absorbed by the appliance.
In general it is not advisable to use adapters, multiple sockets and /
or extensions.
•Do not connect the appliance to the power supply via external timer
or remote control systems.
•The use of any electricalappliance requires the observance of some
basic rules. In particular:
-do not touch the appliance with wet hands
-do not use the appliance barefooted
-do not pullthepowercordor theapplianceitselfto remove the plug
from the socket
-do not leave the appliance exposed to atmospheric agents (rain,
sun, etc.)
-do not move the appliance while it’s functioning.
- the appliance has not been designed to be used under rain and
must not be stored outdoor or in moist places.
•In case of failure and /or malfunction, turn it off and do not tamper it.
For repairs apply only to the manufacturer or to a service center
authorized by the same and require the use of genuine spare parts.
Failure to comply with the above may compromise the security of the
device.
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•If you decide not to use a device of this type any more, it must be
made inoperative by cutting the power cord after removing the plug
from the socket.
It isalsorecommendedto makeharmlessthosepartsoftheequipment
which may constitute a danger, especially for children who might use
an abandoned appliance for their games.
•To avoid dangerous overheating, it is recommended to extend the
powercordto itsfulllengthand to usetheapplianceas recommended
in “USING THE MACHINE”.
☞During functioning, the outlet must be easily accessible in
caseit’snecessaryto disconnecttheappliance. Donot place
the appliance under a power socket so that the cord doesn’t
interfere with the machine correct use.
•Do not leave the appliance plugged in unnecessarily. Unplug it from
the power supply when is not used.
•At the end of use always turn the appliance off and disconnect the
plug from the power socket.
•At theend of each use always perform an accuratecleaningof all the
parts in contact with food, as indicated in the item “Cleaning”.
•Do not block the openings, ventilation or heat dissipation slots.
•If the power cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced
by a service center authorized by the manufacturer, as special tools
are required.
Before performing any operation, turn the appliance off
and disconnect the power plug from the power socket.
☞Makesure thepower cord doesnot protrude fromhe floor to
avoid that someone can pull it also inadvertently knocking
the appliance.

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☞Placetheapplianceon ahorizontalandfirmsupportingplane,
whose surface is not sensitive (eg. Lacquered furniture,
tablecloths etc.). Make sure that the appliance is safely
supported.
☞Do not place the appliance on or near heat sources.
Place the appliance away from sinks and taps.
The blades are sharp; handle with care.
Do not use the appliance if the blades are damaged.
Never immerse the appliance in water.
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☞Do not use the appliance in environments containing
explosive, combustible gases or flammable liquids (paints,
glues, spray cans, etc.).
DANGER OF EXPLOSIONAND FIRE.
•This appliance is intended for a domestic and non EC countries use.
☞This appliance will have to be intended only for the use for
which it has been expressively conceived, namely to slice
food products (see paragraph 2.3) with reference to the
standards indicated in the declaration of conformity.
Any other use is considered improper and dangerous. The
manufacturer can not be held responsible for any damage
caused by improper, erroneous and unreasonable use.

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Do not remove the safety devices and do not modify or
exclude the mechanical and electrical safety devices.
Always use protectivescratchproof glovesfor cleaning and
maintenance.
Do not operate the empty appliance.
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☞In caseof problemswiththeappliance,contact anauthorized
service center.
Do not attempt to repair the device yourself.
Any repair work carried out on the device by
unauthorizedpersonnelwillvoidthewarrantyeven
if its life had not come to an end.
☞In case of doubts about the content of this instruction
manual or for clarifications, please immediately contact the
manufacturer or theauthorized technical assistance service
quoting the paragraph number regarding the topic which
interests you.
Nopartofthispublicationshallbereproducedortransmitted
without written permission from the manufacturer.
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☞Use the machine with great concentration, DO NOT get
distracted!
•Donotwearloose-fittingclothesparticularlywithopensleeves;where
necessary use suitable headgear to cover hair.
•When slicing, do not allow anyone to approach the slicer, especially
the blade.

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•Do not remove, cover or alter the rating plates fitted to the machine
body and ensure their prompt replacement in case of damage.
•Ensure that the product holder, receiving tray, surrounding areas and
floor are kept clean and dry at all times.
•Do not use the slicer as a supporting surface or lay any object on it
that is extraneous to normal slicing operations.
•Placeand remove thegoods to be slicedon theslidingplate onlywith
the platter completely retracted (away from the blade)and the cart
totally towards the operator.
☞DONOTuseslicingaccessoriesthathavenot beensupplied
by the slicer manufacturer.
•Do not damage the blade by cutting hard objects such as bones.
•If the size of the food to be sliced is higher than those indicated under
“Working cut” in the table “Technical specifications”, reduce its size to
work safely.
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M A N U FA C TURER’S WARRANT Y A N D LIABILITY
•This device is guaranteed for 24
months.
Thepurchasedatemustbeprovenwith
the relevant document.
Intheabsenceofvalidfiscaldocument,
thewarrantyclaim cannotbeexercised.
•In case of non-compliance the claim
must be made in writing within two
months from the observation of the
defect attaching the tax document,
compiledintheactofbuying, withstamp
and signature of the store.
Manufacturer’swarrantyandliability
•The guarantee of proper operation and
full compliance of the machines to their
intendedservicedependsonthecorrect
application of the instructions contained
in this manual.
•The manufacturer is not responsible
directlyandindirectlyforanydamage
causedbyimproperuseofthedevice
resulting from:
- failureto followinstructionscontained
in this manual;
- use not in accordance with specific
regulations, inforceinthecountry of
installation;
- changes and /or unauthorized
repairs;
- use of accessories and unoriginal
spare parts;
-misuseof the machinewithdifferent
functionalities from the one it has
been built for.
-incorrect installation.
-failure to comply with the specific
power techniques
-insufficient or incomplete periodic
maintenance.
-use by people under the age of 18.
-use by people whose physical,
sensoryormentalskillsarereduced.
-exceedingtheloadinglimitsallowed
by the machine
-use in environments different from
the food one
-exceptional events.