BENCHFOODS BFS450 User manual

COMMERCIAL ALL-IN-ONE
FOOD SLICER
BFS450 USER MANUAL
BENCHFOODS.CO

BenchFoods is the largest manufacturer of Commercial & Industrial Food Dehydrators
worldwide. BenchFoods also now provides food producon equipment.
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TABLE OF
CONTENTS
BFS450 MANUAL INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................. 4
IMPORTANT WARNING ................................................................................................................................... 5
ASSEMBLY AND CHANGING THE DISCS ................................................................................................... 6
SWITCHING ON THE MACHINE ................................................................................................................... 8
INSTRUCTION OF THE FEED INLETS ........................................................................................................... 8
DISCS AND ACCESSORY OPTIONS ............................................................................................................... 9
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................................10
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................................................11
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .................................................................................................................................12
TROUBLE SHOOTING .....................................................................................................................................13
3 YEAR COMMERCIAL WARRANTY ............................................................................................................14

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Thank you for selecng BenchFoods Commercial All-In-One Food Slicer. Please take the me to read this operaon
manual carefully and thoroughly for proper usage, and pay close aenon to the safety precauons. Keep this manual in
a secure locaon, as it can be a valuable resource for assistance at any me.
Please note that due to the ongoing improvement of our products, we reserve the right to update or modify the
informaon contained within this manual. The illustraons included in this manual were created during the development
stage and may vary from the actual product
BFS450 MANUAL
INTRODUCTION
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Easy
Cleaning
Premium
Commercial-
Grade Materials
Strong High
Performance
Motor
Forever Sharp™
Technology
Enhanced
Safety Features
3-Year
Commercial
Warranty
Large
Commercial
Capacity
Quiet
Operaon

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IMPORTANT
WARNING
WARNING!
Assembly Procedures:
• Please take care to follow the assembly instrucons closely and ensure that all aachments are posioned
correctly.
To minimize the risk of accidents, including electric shocks, personal injury, and damage resulng from improper use of
the appliance, it is crucial to carefully read and strictly follow these instrucons. By thoroughly reviewing the operang
instrucons, you will gain a beer understanding of how to properly use the equipment. Please ensure that you and all
other users of the appliance read these instrucons in their enrety before operang the appliance.
Important Safeguards:
• Please exercise cauon when unpacking the equipment and make sure to remove all aachments and specic
items from their packaging.
• CAUTION - Please be careful while handling the equipment, especially the blades and discs as they are extremely
sharp and may cause injury.
• We recommend you install your machine on a perfectly stable solid base.
• Ensure the slicer is in a stable posion prior to operang. All four feet must be in contact with a secure level
surface. Slicer must not be moved during operaon.
• To avoid damage to the motor unit, always verify that your electrical supply matches the voltage and amperage
specied on the idencaon plate.
• Do not use the slicer in the case where the power cord or plug shows any sign of damage, or if the appliance is
working incorrectly, or has been dropped.
• Exercise cauon when handling the blades, as they are highly sharp and can cause injury if not properly handled.
• Do not aempt to bypass the locking and safety mechanisms.
• Do not insert any object into the container where the food is being processed.
• Do not push the ingredients down with your hand.
• Do not put any external items/appliances such as spoons, knives or forks inside the slicer while it is operang.
• Never overload the appliance.
• Do not run the appliance when empty.
• Do not immerse the slicer in liquid or water. Ensure the slicer is away from all water services and never use the
machine with wet hands or bare feet.
• Electrical repair must be done by an authorized dealer. Use only factory original parts and accessories. Modicaon
of the slicer voids the warranty.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• Do not use any accessories that are not recommended by the manufacturer as it may cause damage or injury.
• Do not use while under the inuence of drugs or alcohol.
The BFS450 Slicer is robust but can be damaged & dull blades by hard objects. For its longevity, remove pits from
fruits like cherries, peaches, and plums before processing. Avoid inserng hard objects like whole nuts, thick bones, or
frozen foods. Process semi-hard items like almonds in moderate amounts using suitable discs for opmal performance.
REMEMBER! YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY

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ASSEMBLY AND
CHANGING THE DISCS
1. Place the discharge plate at the boom with the motor base facing toward you.
ASSEMBLY
Side A: For handling delicate citrus
fruits or vegetables like tomatoes
and mushrooms, posion the
ejecon rib downwards.
Side B: For ne grang and slicing
tasks, such as processing cabbage,
celery, and other non-delicate fruits
& vegetables, posion the ejecon
rib upwards.
2. Assemble the discs
WARNING! THE DISCS ARE EXTREMELY SHARP. HANDLE WITH CARE.
a) To assemble the slicing, grang,
or julienne disc: Place the disc
onto the motor sha and rotate
it clockwise to ensure proper
posioning.
(b.i) To assemble the dicing unit:
Place the dicing grid on top of the
food container, ensuring that it is
properly aligned with the locking
slot.
(ii) Aer ng the dicing grid, place
the corresponding slicing disc with
a straight-edged blade on the motor
sha and rotate it in a clockwise
direcon to ensure proper posioning.
CAUTION! SLICER BLADES ARE SHARP

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4) Lock the fastening hook.
c) Assemble the disc unit for French fries. The French fries disc unit is comprised of a specic French fry slicing disc
and a grid designed for French fries.
(i) Place the French fries grid in the
food container, ensuring that it is
correctly posioned with the French
fries plate aligned with the outlet.
(ii) Fit the suitable French fries slicing
disc onto the motor sha and turn
it in a clockwise direcon to ensure
that it is securely posioned.
3) Place the lid of the food
container over the container and
secure the hook as illustrated in
the picture.
TO CHANGE THE DISCS
1. Unlock the fastening hook & open the food lid.
2. To remove the disc, turn it counterclockwise. For those using the dicing
unit, it is recommended to remove the grid and the disc simultaneously.
3. Before ng the dicing equipment, it’s recommended to clean the
inside of the food container with a damp cloth or sponge, especially the
area where the grid is to be placed.
4. Please refer to the assembly instrucons secon to reinstall the disks.
5. Shut the lid and lock the fastening hook.
Always ensure that the grid is properly cleaned before use and avoid processing so foodstus immediately
aer hard ones without cleaning the grid rst.

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SWITCHING ON
THE MACHINE
Prior to using the BFS450, conrm that your power source matches the BFS450’s specicaons on its idencaon
plate. The BFS450 operates on a Single Phase/15A (Standard Household Outlet) 115V/60 Hz/60 Hz, and comes with a
standard household plug for immediate and eortless operaon.
INSTRUCTION OF
THE FEED INLETS
To ensure the best cung quality, the machine’s lid features two dierent feed inlets.
The wide feed inlet:
Used for processing vegetables like cabbage, potatoes, and celery
The narrow feed inlet:
Used for cung long vegetables, can make sure the degree of cung precision.
1. Using the wide feed inlet
• Raise the pusher and turn it horizontally
• Fill the feed inlet with vegetables unl it reaches the top.
• Rotate the pusher back to a horizontal posion and then press it downward. Adjust the pressure to match the
cung process and avoid applying too much pressure as it may cause strain on the machine.
• For processing vegetables such as cabbages, it is recommended to cut them in half and remove the core before
processing. This helps to avoid unnecessary stress and ensure a higher quality end product.
2. Using the narrow feed inlet
• Fill the feed inlet with vegetables to the top and apply downward pressure on the feed pusher unl all the
vegetables are processed.

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Blade Sizes Available:
• 1/8”
• 1/4”
Blade Sizes Available:
• 3/8” x 3/8”
Blade Sizes Available:
• 5/16” x 5/16”
Dicer French Fries
DISCS AND
ACCESSORY OPTIONS
Blade Sizes Available:
• 5/32” x 5/32”
• 1/4” x 1/4”
• 5/64” x 5/64”
Blade Sizes Available:
• 1/16”
• 5/64”
Juilenne Grater Ripple Slicer
Blade Sizes Available:
• 1/8”
• 1/4”
• 3/8”
Slicer
• 1/2”
• 1”
• 1/8”
• 3/16”
Includes:
• 3 x 18 mm Precision Cung Tool
• 30 mm Precision Cung Tool
• 46 mm Precision Cung Tool
Precision Tool Set

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CLEANING AND
MAINTENANCE
1. CLEANING
Disassemble the vegetable preparaon machine, rst remove the head, then remove the disc, and if necessary, remove
the grid and discharge plate.
Hand washing with washing-up liquid is recommended for cleaning the machine to prevent the aluminum from
becoming tarnished. While the disks are dishwasher safe, we suggest using a cleaner suitable for stainless steel to
prevent them from tarnishing. Please note that the slicer machine itself should not be placed in the dishwasher, and
should be cleaned by hand washing only using a suitable stainless seel safe detergent. *Please take care when handling
and washing disks as they are very sharp.
WARNING! ALWAYS UNPLUG THE MACHINE BEFORE CLEANING FOR SAFETY.
RISK OF ELECTROCUTION.
WARNING! NEVER IMMERSE THE MOTOR BASE IN THE WATER, CLEAN IT
WITH A DAMP CLOTH OR SPONGE.
1. MAINTENANCE
Blades on slicing discs, plates on julienne discs, and the grang, dicing & French fry disks are all replaceable parts that
need to be changed periodically to maintain high-quality cung.
• Always disconnect the appliance from the power source before cleaning it.
• Ensure to clean the appliance and its aachments aer each use.
• Do not submerge the motor unit in water.
• When cleaning parts made of aluminum, be sure to use cleaning uids designed for aluminum. Likewise, avoid
using detergents that are too alkaline (such as those containing high levels of causc soda or ammonia) when
cleaning plasc parts. Likewise, avoid using detergents that are too alkaline (such as those containing high levels of
causc soda or ammonia) when cleaning plasc parts as it will cause the plasc to deteriorate rapidly.
• The user is solely responsible for following the basic rules of cleaning and hygiene. BenchFoods cannot be held
responsible for any failure to do so.
• To avoid the risk of electric shock, always disconnect the appliance from the power source before opening the
motor housing for maintenance purposes.
• Regularly inspect the seals, washers, and safety devices to ensure they are funconing correctly.
• Regularly maintain and check the aachments, especially when processing ingredients that may contain corrosive
agents such as citric acid.
• Always ensure that the appliance isn’t used if the power cord or plug has been damaged or if the appliance does
not funcon properly or has been damaged in any way.
• If you noce any issues with the appliance, please don’t hesitate to contact your local BenchFoods representave.

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TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
WEIGHT
ITEM NET GROSS
BFS450 complete 38.5 lbs 48.5 lbs
Average weight of one disc 1 . 3 l b s 1.5 lbs
DIMENSIONS (MM)
ELECTRICAL DATA
MOTOR INTENSITY (AMP) SPEED (RPM) OUTPUT
115V/60 Hz/60 Hz 12 A 450 RPM 660 lbs/hr
POWER RATING 550W
Single-phase machine
Place the equipment on a steady countertop, ensuring that the top border of the broad intake area is situated at an
elevaon at approximately 4’ 3.2”.
While funconing without any load, the slicer generates a sound intensity of under 65 decibels.
WORKING HEIGHT
NOISE LEVEL

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SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
The device comes with a magnec security mechanism that instantly halts the motor if the large feed inlet or lid is
accessed. This protecve aribute is intended to avert unintenonal harm during the machine’s funconing.
Auto restart funcon:
By raising the large pusher and rotang it as indicated by the arrow, the machine’s motor comes to a halt. If you return
the pusher to its original posion within a minute, the motor will resume operaon automacally. Should the large
pusher stay open for over a minute, you’ll need to press the on/o buon to reacvate the device.
To cease the device’s operaon, release the securing latch. To iniate
the machine again, secure the latch and acvate the on/o buon.
The machine cannot be switched on if the fastening hook is not
correctly locked.
This machine features a thermal fuse that halts the motor if it becomes
overburdened or operates for an extended duraon. In such cases,
allow the device to cool down enrely before aempng to restart it.
• Never circumvent the safety and locking features.
• Keep from inserng items into the input opening while the machine is running.
• Ulize the pusher to exert pressure on the food being processed, rather than applying direct hand pressure.
• Avoid exceeding the device’s designated load capacity.
REMEMBER:

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TROUBLE
SHOOTING
SYMPTOM REMEDY
The machine isn’t starng.
First, check to ensure the machine is properly plugged in and the power switch is turned
on. Also, ensure the lid is correctly placed and locked in posion, as the safety features may
prevent the machine from starng if it isn’t properly secured.
The machine is making a loud
or unusual noise.
Stop using the machine and unplug it. Check to see if there’s anything lodged in the blades
or the feed tube. If everything appears to be clear, please contact your customer service
representave.
The slicer isn’t cung evenly
or cleanly.
Check the blade for sharpness. If it appears dull or damaged, you may need to replace it.
Also, make sure that the food is properly posioned in the hopper before processing.
The motor seems to be
overheang.
Ensure the machine is not being overworked. If it connues to overheat with regular use,
please contact your customer service representave.
Food gets stuck in the
machine.
Make sure you’re not overlling the feed tube. If food connues to get stuck, consider
cung it into smaller pieces before processing.
The machine is vibrang or
moving during operaon.
Ensure the machine is on a at, stable surface and the blades are in their correct locked
posion. If this connues please contact your customer service representave.
The machine suddenly
stopped during operaon.
Check if the machine is overheated. If it is, allow it to cool down before restarng. If it’s not
overheang, check to ensure the lid is properly locked and there’s no blockage in the feed
tube or blades.

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3 YEAR
COMMERCIAL WARRANTY
1. WHAT DOES THIS WARRANTY COVER?
This Commercial Warranty covers any defects in material or workmanship under normal commercial use
during the Warranty Period. During the Warranty Period, BenchFoods or your Authorized Retailer will
repair, at no charge, products or parts of a product/s that prove defecve under normal commercial use.
2. WHAT WILL WE DO TO CORRECT PROBLEMS?
BenchFoods or your Authorized Retailer will acon 1 of 3 scenarios based on the defect and the product
purchased;
1. Send a brand-new replacement of the defecve product. *Does not apply for custom industrial orders
2. If the defecve part of the product can be idened, we will ship the replacement part and have a
service technician come on-site to replace and install it once it has arrived.
3. Send out a service technician to invesgate the defect. Once the issue has been idened, the
technician will either x the defect immediately or nofy BenchFoods of replacement parts needed. If
the laer, BenchFoods will ship the required replacement parts to the service address. The technician
will then return on-site to service and x the product.
3. HOW LONG DOES THE COVERAGE LAST?
The Warranty Period for BenchFoods products, as well as their accessories, is 3 years from the original
date of purchase. Individual Parts purchased are not covered by warranty unless they are received through
a warranty claim on a previously purchased product. In this case, a replacement product or part/s assumes
the remaining warranty of the original Physical Goods or 180 days from the date of replacement or repair,
whichever is longer.
4. WHAT DOES THIS WARRANTY NOT COVER?
This Commercial Warranty does not cover defects or malfuncon caused by misuse, abuse or improper
maintenance, failure to follow operang instrucons, or use with equipment with which it is not intended
to be used. It doesn’t cover cosmec or incidental damages. Also, the warranty will not apply to damage
caused by unauthorized alteraon, modicaon or repair of the product.
5. WHAT DO YOU HAVE TO DO?
To obtain warranty service, rstly contact us to determine the problem and the most appropriate soluon
for you. In most cases, technical problems can be corrected over the phone. Tech support can be reached
via telephone or email.
This Commercial Warranty applies to all physical goods (product/s) purchased from
the company BenchFoods.
Tel: US: [phone] CA: [phone] UK: 0203 879 4355
AU: [phone] NZ: [phone]
Email:inf[email protected]

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