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Meat Slicer Instruction Manual
Models: 177SL612A, 177SL713A
Please read and keep these instructions. Indoor use only.
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Unpacking:
Unpack the product and check for any damage incurred during transit. This should be reported to the responsible
carrier, railway or postal authority, and a request for a damage report should be made.
These instructions must be followed for us to guarantee our full support of your claim for
protecting against loss from concealed damage. The form for filing such a claim will be
provided by the carrier.
General Installation And Operation
Instructions:
The Avantco Auto/Manual slicer is a medium duty electrically driven appliance. The unit has been designed to meet the
highest safety and hygiene standards. The robust aluminum construction and powerful drive motors ensure long and
reliable operation and use.
1. Place the unit in the desired location with the on/off switch facing the operator. DO NOT plug the unit in at this point.
The supporting table should be stable and at the correct working height. The work surface should be in a dry location
and preferably away from heavy traffic areas.
2. Clean the unit with a DAMP cloth using a neutral P.H. dish detergent. Wipe and dry the machine. (See Cleaning in-
structions on page 3 of this manual.
3. Set the thickness of slice required using the control knob adjacent to the on/off switch.
4. The meat support platform should be in the start position that is close to the operator. Lift up the food pusher; place
the meat to be sliced on the support platform against the raw edge. Return the food pusher to its original position
now on top of the meat to be sliced.
5. The unit can be operated in either MANUAL or AUTO feed modes.
5.1 MANUAL MODE
Ensure the control lever H in diagram 1 is position A. This handle disengages
auto feed function.
Switch on the blade motor only and using the handle on the food pusher, push
the carriage back and forth to
begin cutting the food.
5.1 AUTO FEED MODE
Ensure the control lever H in diagram 1 is in position B. This handle engages
the auto feed function.
Switch on the blade motor first and then the auto feed motor. The unit will now
automatically cut the meat oaded.
6. After you are finished cutting, turn off machine and collect the product slices in the exit area.
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Cut through the greasiest dishes, glassware, cutlery, pots, and pans with Sunbright pot
and pan dishwashing liquid. This heavy-duty pot and pan dishwashing liquid was specially
designed for the institutional environment with its super concentrated, high active, high
sudsing formula. Available in 32 oz. bottles (12/case) or 5 gallon bulk supply.
Diagram 1
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Safety
1. The units are designed to operate an alternating current (A.C) only. DO NOT CONNECT TO DIRECT CURRENT (D.C).
2. Please ensure that the power supply cord does not come into contact with hot surfaces.
3. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced with a new cord assembly. (Available from the suppliers agent.)
4. The appliance must only be used for its intended purpose.
5. It is strongly suggested that the operators of this machine wear close fitting clothes. It is essential when blade
maintenance or cleaning is undertaken that suitable hand protection gloves are used.
6. ALWAYS unplug the slicer before undertaking cleaning or maintenance of the unit.
7. These machines must be operated by trained personnel and should never be used by unskilled operators or children.
8. The blade must be replaced when it has reduced in size by 5mm.
Checking the Gear Box Oil Gauge
Check the glass window [A] to ensure oil levels are properly
maintained. When oil levels drop below the indication line, more oil
will need to be added using the oil dispenser provided. The dispenser
nozzle must be inserted into the port [B].
There is also an additional port [B] on the side of the unit to lubricate
the side shafts. This ports needs to be filled when the stroke is moving.
Generally this port needs to be filled once a week with only two pushes of
the dispenser.
Note: A new machine needs to run for 20 minutes before the oil gauge
begins showing oil” – add to the section “Checking the Gear Box Oil
Gauge.
A B
LubriQuik food grade silicone spray lubricant is ideal for use on virtually any equip-
ment or machinery that makes contact with food, such as slicers, conveyor sys-
tems, bottling and canning machinery, bakery equipment, and dairy equipment.
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Safety
1. The units are designed to operate an alternating current (A.C) only. DO NOT CONNECT TO DIRECT CURRENT (D.C).
2. Please ensure that the power supply cord does not come into contact with hot surfaces.
3. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced with a new cord assembly. (Available from the suppliers agent.)
4. The appliance must only be used for its intended purpose.
sylgnortssitI.5 uggested that the operators of this machine wear close fitting clothes. It is essential when blade
maintenance or cleaning is undertaken that suitable hand protection gloves are used.
6. ALWAYS unplug the slicer before undertaking cleaning or maintenance of the unit.
7. These machines must be operated by trained personnel and should never be used by unskilled operators or children.
8. The blade must be replaced when it has reduced in size by 5mm.
LubriQuik food grade silicone spray lubricant is ideal for use on virtually any equip-
ment or machinery that makes contact with food, such as slicers, conveyor sys-
tems, bottling and canning machinery, bakery equipment, and dairy equipment.
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Safety
1. The units are designed to operate an alternating current (A.C) only. DO NOT CONNECT TO DIRECT CURRENT (D.C).
2. Please ensure that the power supply cord does not come into contact with hot surfaces.
3. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced with a new cord assembly. (Available from the suppliers agent.)
4. The appliance must only be used for its intended purpose.
5. It is strongly suggested that the operators of this machine wear close fitting clothes. It is essential when blade
maintenance or cleaning is undertaken that suitable hand protection gloves are used.
6. ALWAYS unplug the slicer before undertaking cleaning or maintenance of the unit.
7. These machines must be operated by trained personnel and should never be used by unskilled operators or children.
8. The blade must be replaced when it has reduced in size by 5mm.
LubriQuik food grade silicone spray lubricant is ideal for use on virtually any equip-
ment or machinery that makes contact with food, such as slicers, conveyor sys-
tems, bottling and canning machinery, bakery equipment, and dairy equipment.

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Cleaning and Sanitizing Instructions
General Information
This machine shall be cleaned and sanitized at intervals to comply with national, state and/or local health codes.
We reccomend that the machines should be properly cleaned at least once a day; if necessary even more. If the ma-
chines have not been used for a while they must be cleaned before use as well.
Parts that Must be Removed for Cleaning
Get your slicer cleaned, sanitized,
lubricated, and back in service in
a flash with our meat slicer safety
cleaning kit. The slicer cleaning kit
packs all of the cleaning supplies
and accessories you need into a
convenient plastic carrying caddy.
8 Piece Set Includes:
Formula D
Spray Degreaser
QuikSan
Spray Sanitizer
LubriQuick
Silicon Lubricant
Easy Slicer
Cleaning Wand
60 Scrub Pads
1 Cut Resistant Glove
1 Brush
1 Plastic Carrying Case
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Get your slicer cleaned, sanitized,
lubricated, and back in service in
cleaning kit. The slicer cleaning kit
packs all of the cleaning supplies
and accessories you need into a
convenient plastic carrying caddy.
8 Piece Set Includes:
Formula D
Spray Degreaser
QuikSan
Spray Sanitizer
LubriQuick
Silicon Lubricant
Easy Slicer
Cleaning Wand
60 Scrub Pads
1 Cut Resistant Glove
1 Brush
1 Plastic Carrying Case
This machine shall be cleaned and sanitized at intervals to comply with national, state and/or local
health codes.
We recommend that the machines should be properly cleaned at least once a day; if
necessary even more. If the machines have not been used for a while they must be cleaned
before use as well.
Parts that must be removed for cleaning
Other parts that must be cleaned
Sharpener
Center plate Meat Pusher
Rod with Knob Product table
with support
Center PLate
locking knob
dGgni gniR
Index knob
Base
Gauge plate
Sharpener
Cover
Index knob
Base
Gauge plate
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1. Disconnect the plug from the electric main
supply:
2. Turn the regulating knob of the thickness
plate to ‘0’;
Remove the various components as
described in the following paragraphs
1. Unscrew the knob in order to extract the rod
from the tray;
Remove the meat pusher.
1. Turn the locking knob counter clockwise all
the way, removing the knob itself;
Take out the whole group by pulling it
upwards.
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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.
1. Remove the slice deflector which
is attached to the main slicer body, as
shown in the picture.
Loosen the knob below the sharpener block without removing it;
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Only use hot water and a biodegradable detergent for dishes with a 7-8 PH,
at a temperature of no lower than 30°C or(86°F) using a soft, spongy cloth and a
semi-rigid nylon brush for the plate and the sharp food press.
The sanitizer concentration shall comply with Section 4-501.114, Manual and
Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization – Temperature, pH,
Concentration, and Hardness of the FDA Food Code.
recommend using USDA approved sanitizer
If a chemical sanitizer other than chlorine, iodine or quaternary ammonium is used, it
shall be applied in accordance with the EPA-registered label use instructions.
: For cleaning the sharp areas of the plates, the food press and the
blade, we recommend using protective gloves.
Rinse well with a lot of hot clean water and dry with a soft cloth or a spongy
material. Do not clean the slicer with water or stream jets or similar methods.
Clean all the removed parts using a cloth and a cleaning solution. Rinse with hot
water. Sanitize and let air dry.
Clean the sharpener cover with water and detergent. Carefully clean the
sharpener assembly and around the stones. submerge the sharpener
assembly
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.
If there is evidence of fatty or metallic build-up in the stones, they must be
cleaned. Otherwise, they will not have the abrasive quality necessary to sharpen.
Clean as follows:
Remove the nuts and take the stones off the shafts.
Soak the stones in a solution of dish soap (i.e. Joy, Dawn, etc.) and water for
one hour.
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Only use hot water and a biodegradable detergent for dishes with a 7-8 PH,
at a temperature of no lower than 30°C or(86°F) using a soft, spongy cloth and a
semi-rigid nylon brush for the plate and the sharp food press.
The sanitizer concentration shall comply with Section 4-501.114, Manual and
Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization – Temperature, pH,
Concentration, and Hardness of the FDA Food Code.
recommend using USDA approved sanitizer
If a chemical sanitizer other than chlorine, iodine or quaternary ammonium is used, it
shall be applied in accordance with the EPA-registered label use instructions.
: For cleaning the sharp areas of the plates, the food press and the
blade, we recommend using protective gloves.
Rinse well with a lot of hot clean water and dry with a soft cloth or a spongy
material. Do not clean the slicer with water or stream jets or similar methods.
Clean all the removed parts using a cloth and a cleaning solution. Rinse with hot
water. Sanitize and let air dry.
Clean the sharpener cover with water and detergent. Carefully clean the
sharpener assembly and around the stones. submerge the sharpener
assembly
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.
If there is evidence of fatty or metallic build-up in the stones, they must be
cleaned. Otherwise, they will not have the abrasive quality necessary to sharpen.
Clean as follows:
Remove the nuts and take the stones off the shafts.
Soak the stones in a solution of dish soap (i.e. Joy, Dawn, etc.) and water for
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Scrub the stones with a stiff bristle brush . Rinse thoroughly at a sink.
Shake excess water out and pat partially dry with paper toweling or a clean cloth
towel. Set aside to air dry.
Once the stones are dry (after 24 hours), oil the shafts with Food Machine Oil.
Reassemble.
recommend that a spare set of stones be kept available for thorough cleaning
procedures, and in case of breakage, so you will not lose your sharpening
capabilities.
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1. Press a damp cloth on the surface of the
blade and move it slowly from the center to
the edge, as shown in the picture, on the
side of the blade cover and on the other
side;
2. Sanitize and dry in the same way using a
dry cloth.
3. Repeat cleaning both front and back of
knife with clear water.
4. Always move from the center outward.
NEVER MOVE YOUR HAND TOWARDS
THE EDGE OF THE KNIFE. Sanitize and
allow to dry.
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1. Folda cloth wipe that hasbeensubmergedin freshdetergent solution and
work it between the ring guard and the knife,starting at the baseof the ring
guard.Carefully work the cloth around the knife,cleaningthe edgeof the ring
guard and edge of the gaugeplate.
2. Sanitizeand allow to dry.
1. Cleanthe machinebody with a damp
cloth or a sponge rinsing frequently
with hot water and cleaningsolution.
Rinsewith hot water.Sanitizeand let air
dry.
2. Clean also the gauge plate and
the indexing knob. While doing this
operation pay attention to the knife.
Don’t open the gaugeplate or yourisk
to be cut!
The components contained in the base do not need any special cleaning;
occasionallyremove the dust that can accumulate in the end areaof the carriage
and of the thickness plate regulation.
1. Make sure the sharpener knob at the base of the sharpener is loose
(about 10 turns).
2. Insertthe sharpenerasshown in the picture until it stopsat its correctposition
and screwthe knob.
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1. Place the slice deflector carefully in its
place as shown in the picture.
Replace the center plate as shown in the picture making sure the section joint is
in its proper place;
Insert the tension rod for locking and screw completely.
Reassemble carefully and do not strip the rod threads or center plate bushing
threads
Insert the entire group on the
carriage as shown in the picture;
Tighten the locking knob.
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Gasket between
the tray and the
extension
GASKET INSPECTION
The recomended interval between inspections shall not exceed six months for
components that are detached for cleanining and sanitizing the gaskets in the
image.
The inspections must be made by the manufacturer or its authorized service
agent.
!WARNING
The slicer must be removed from service until repaired by the manufacturer or
its authorized service agent if any gasket or seal is found to be damaged or
missing.
Reassembling the meat pusher
1. Insert the rod in the meat pusher and
in the hole of the extension;
2. Tighten the locking knob.
Gasket between
the tray and the
extension
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SHARPENING INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION
THE KNIFE SHOULD BE SHARPENED WHEN THE SLICE QUALITY OF
THE PRODUCT IS NOT ACCEPTABLE
DO NOT SHARPEN A KNIFE THAT IS NOT CLEAN. YOU WILL DAMAGE
THE SHARPENING STONES AND BE UNABLE TO SHARPEN THE KNIFE
1. Switch OFF the power.
2. Unplug the slicer.
3. Turn the thickness control knob fully to the right to place the gauge plate in the
fully closed position.
4. Clean the knife completely. Always clean from the center towards the outside
edge of the knife. Never move your hand towards the edge of the knife.
5. Loosen the sharpener locking knob, raise and rotate the sharpener until the
stones sit with one on each side of the knife. Retighten the knob to hold the
sharpener in its sharpening position.
6. Plug in the slicer and switch on the power.
7. Press the sharpening stone push-button to bring the stone against the knife and
hold it for 5 to 10 seconds and release. When the sharpener is the in the sharpening
position, the sharpening stone push-button is on the left side of the knife.
8. Press the deburring stone push-button to bring the stone against the knife and hold
it for 2 to 3 seconds and release. When the sharpener is the in the sharpening
position, the sharpening stone push-button is on the right side of the knife.
9. Switch OFF the power.
10. Return the sharpener to its stored position and lock in place.
11. Clean slicer before slicing product. (See “Cleaning and Sanitizing instruction” ).
Your slicer is now sharpened, cleaned and sanitized—ready to use.

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Electrical Connection Information
Electrical Connection Information
Model Description Volts /HZ HP Watts Plug Type
177SL612A Avantco Auto/Manual Slicer 12” 120 / 60 1/2 HP 550 W NEMA 5-15P
177SL713A Avantco Auto/Manual Slicer 13” 120 / 60 3/4 HP 630 W NEMA 5-15P
Model Blade Dia. Blade Rotation
Speed
Cut Thickness Slicing Speed Net Weight
177SL612A 12" 530 rpm 0 - 0.6” 26-28 Slices per min 150lbs
177SL613A 13" 530 rpm 0 - 0.6” 26-28 Slices per min 160lbs
Model Blade Watts HP Drive Watts Total Watts
177SL612A 420 0.56 630 26-28 Slices per min
177SL613A 630 0.84 630 1260
LEGEND Description
PB1/PB3 Push Button Stop
PB2/PB4 Push Button Start
T1/T2 Oven Temp. Safety
Motor
R1/R2 Relay 120V
C1/C2 Capacitor 20MF
M1 Motor - 120V
M2 Motor - 120V
F1/F2 Cooling Fan
Wiring Diagram
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LEGEND Description
PB1/PB3 Push Button Stop
PB2/PB4 Push Button Start
T1/ T2 Over Temp. Safety
Motor
R1/R2 Relay 120V
C1/C2 Capacitor 20MF
M1 Motor -120V
M2 Motor -120V
Wiring Diagram
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120V 60Hz
R1
PL1
F1
R2
PL2
F2
M2
M1
PB1
PB2
R1
T1
PB3
PB4
R2
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LEGEND Description
PB1/PB3 Push Button Stop
PB2/PB4 Push Button Start
T1/ T2 Over Temp. Safety
Motor
R1/R2 Relay 120V
C1/C2 Capacitor 20MF
M1 Motor -120V
M2 Motor -120V
Wiring Diagram
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120V 60Hz
R1
PL1
F1
R2
PL2
F2
M2
M1
PB1
PB2
R1
T1
PB3
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Exploded Parts Diagrams - SL612A SL713A
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Exploded Parts Legend
# Part Name SL612A
Replacement Part #
SL6713A
Replacement Part #
Quantity
Needed
5 Movable Clapboard 177PSLA5 177P7135 1
6 Blade Cover 177PSLA6 177P7136 1
8 Director 177PSLA8 177PSLA8 1
9 Motor 177PSLA9 177P7139 1
11 Carriage Knob 177PSLA11 177PSLA11 1
12 Carriage Push Handle 177PSLA12 177PSLA12 1
13 Metal Feet 177PSLA13 177PSLA13 4
15 Thickness Adjusting Knob 177PSLA15 177PSLA15 1
17 Clamp Handle 177PSLA17 177PSLA17 1
21 Clamping Box Knob 177PSLA21 177PSLA21 1
29 Fine Sharpening Stone 177PSLA29 177PSLA29 1
30 Sharpener Cover 177PSLA30 177PSLA30 1
31 Sharpener Cover Knob 177PSLA31 177PSLA31 1
25, 32, 33, 34, 35 Ejector Assembly 177PSLA32 177PSLA32 1
40 Belt 177PSLA40 177PSLA40 1
41 Blade Guard Knob 177PSLA41 177PSLA41 1
43 Blade 177PSLA43 177P71343 1
45 Cam Pin 177PSLA45 177PSLA45 1
46 Sliding Axle 177PSLA46 177PSLA46 1
47 Gauge Carriage 177PSLA47 177PSLA47 1
48 Cam Regulator 177PSLA48 177PSLA48 1
49 Capacitor 177PSLA49 177PSLA49 1
52, 53 Carriage Assembly 177PSLA52 177PSLA52 1
54 Upper Towing Bracket 177PSLA54 177PSLA54 1
57 Upper Towing Bracket Axle 177PSLA57 177PSLA57 1
58 Upper Towing Buffer Spring 177PSLA58 177PSLA58 2
60 Lower Towing Bracket 177PSLA60 177PSLA60 1
61 Lower Towing Bracket Axle 177PSLA61 177PSLA61 1
66 Manual Mode Handle 177PSLA66 177PSLA66 1
67 Automatic Motor 177PSLA67 177PSLA67 1
80 Motor Capacitor 177PSLA80 177PSLA80 1
81 Relay Circuit Board Assembly 177PSLA81 177PSLA81 1
82 Radiator Fan 177PSLA82 177PSLA82 2
84 Blade Guarding Ring 177PSLA84 177P71384 1
87 Coarse Sharpening Stone 177PSLA87 177PSLA87 1
92 Director Screw 177PSLA92 177PSLA92 1
97 Support Bracket 177PSLA97 177PSLA97 1
99 Sharpener Assembly 177PSLA99 177PSLA99 1
100 Threaded Carriage Knob Stud 177PSLA100 177PSLA100 1
101 Blade Pulley Assembly 177PSLA101 177PSLA101 1

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Limited Service Warranty
Avantco Equipment warrants its equipment to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of 1 year when
purchased from anauthorized dealer. This is the sole and exclusive warranty made by Avantco covering your Avantco brand
equipment. A claim under this warranty must bemade within 1 yearfrom the date of delivery of the equipment. Only the
equipment’s original purchasermay make a claim under this warranty. Avantco reserves the right to approve or deny the repair
or replacement of any part or repair request. The warranty is not transferable.
Covered Models:
To Make A Warranty Claim:
• Please call 1-888-713-7230. You will need the model number, serial number, and applicable order number (if available).
• Failure to contact Avantco prior to obtaining service will void the warranty.
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This Limited Warranty does not cover:
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• Equipment not purchased directly from an authorized dealer.
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• Equipment where the serial number plate has been removed or altered.
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• Slicers that have been used to cut cheese or raw meat.
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authorized place of purchase for assistance. A list of authorized dealers can be found at www.AvantcoEquipment.com