Berkel 823E-PLUS Owner's manual

BK45760 Rev. A (February 2015)
MODELS
823E-PLUS, 825E-PLUS,
825A-PLUS, 827E-PLUS,
827A-PLUS, & 829E-PLUS
SLICERS
OWNER/OPERATOR
MANUAL
IMPORTANT NOTICE
This manual contains Important Safety
Instructions which must be strictly
followed when using this equipment.

BEFORE USING THIS EQUIPMENT
Berkel’s slicers are designed to slice meat and other food products safely and
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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.
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sion. All operators should be thoroughly familiar with the procedures con-
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must remain alert to the hazards posed by the function of a slicer—particu-
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This manual contains a number of safe practices in the General Safety Instruc-
tion Section. Additional warnings are placed throughout this manual.WA R N -
INGS RELATED TO YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY ARE INDICATED
BY:
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If any warning label, wall chart or manual becomes misplaced, damaged or
illegible, please contact your nearest distributor or Berkel directly, for a free
replacement.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
General Safety Instructions......................................................................................................................... 2
Equipment Description................................................................................................................................ 5
Unpacking and Installation ......................................................................................................................... 6
Operation ..................................................................................................................................................... 6
Cleaning and Sanitizing Instructions.......................................................................................................... 7
Sharpening Instructions ............................................................................................................................ 
Gasket Inspection ...................................................................................................................................... 
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Troubleshooting ..........................................................................................................................................
Warranty .................................................................................................................................................... 
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SHARP KNIFE BLADE
to avoid serious personal injury
follow all the instructions in this manual
and
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BK45760 Rev. A (02-15) OWNER/OPERATOR MANUAL •5
Equipment Description
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To avoid serious personal injury, properly
install slicer in adequate work area
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6•OWNER/OPERATOR MANUAL BK45760 Rev. A (02-15)
Unpacking and Installation
UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY
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• Carefully check all slicer components such as the product table, pusher, sharpener, thickness
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thickness control knob as far right as possible. Lubricate the pusher slide bar (on the product
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Testing Prior To Operation
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Operation
General
 Rotate the pusher out of the way of the product table and place in the stop at the bottom of the
table. Place product to be sliced on the product table. Position the pusher at the end of product.
If the product you’re slicing is long, place the pusher on top of the product. The pusher will feed
the product toward the knife after each slice.
2. Turn the slicer ON.
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thicker slices, turn the knob to the left.
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BK45760 Rev. A (02-15) OWNER/OPERATOR MANUAL •7
Cleaning And Sanitizing Instructions
GENERAL INFORMATION
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health codes. We recommend that the machines should be properly cleaned at least once a day; if neces-
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PARTS THAT MUST BE REMOVED FOR CLEANING
OTHER PARTS THAT MUST BE CLEANED

8•OWNER/OPERATOR MANUAL BK45760 Rev. A (02-15)
DISASSEMBLING THE MACHINE FOR CLEANING
 Disconnect the plug from the electric mains supply.
2. Turn the regulating knob of the thickness plate to
‘0’.
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following paragraphs.
Disassembling the Meat Pusher
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the tray.
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2. Take out the whole group by pulling it upwards.

BK45760 Rev. A (02-15) OWNER/OPERATOR MANUAL •9
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the main slicer body, as shown in the picture.
Disassembling the Sharpener
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Disassembling the Center Plate
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knob.

10 •OWNER/OPERATOR MANUAL BK45760 Rev. A (02-15)
PRODUCTS TO BE USED FOR CLEANING
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food press.
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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.
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Rinse well with a lot of hot clean water and dry with a soft cloth or a spongy material. Do not clean the
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the stones. DO NOT submerge the sharpener assembly.
CLEANING SHARPENING STONES
CAUTION
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Clean as follows:
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6. Reassemble.
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cleaning procedures, and in case of breakage, so you will not lose your sharpening capabilities.