Berkel 829A-PLUS Owner's manual

BK45761 Rev. A (February 2015)
MODEL
829A-PLUS
SLICER
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
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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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This manual contains a number of safe practices in the General Safety Instruc-
tion Section. Additional warnings are placed throughout this manual.WARN-
INGS RELATED TO YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY ARE INDICATED
BY:
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replacement.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
General Safety Instructions......................................................................................................................... 2
Equipment Description................................................................................................................................ 5
Unpacking and Installation ......................................................................................................................... 6
Operation ..................................................................................................................................................... 7
Cleaning and Sanitizing Instructions.......................................................................................................... 8
Sharpening Instructions ............................................................................................................................ 
Gasket Inspection ...................................................................................................................................... 
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Troubleshooting ..........................................................................................................................................
Warranty .................................................................................................................................................... 
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4•OWNER/OPERATOR MANUAL BK45761 Rev. A (02-15)
WAR NING
SHARP KNIFE BLADE
to avoid serious personal injury
follow all the instructions in this manual
and
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BK45761 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 BK45761 Rev. A (02-15)
Unpacking and Installation
UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY
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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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BK45761 Rev. A (02-15) OWNER/OPERATOR MANUAL •7
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.
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the product toward the knife after each slice.
2. Turn the slicer ON.
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8•OWNER/OPERATOR MANUAL BK45761 Rev. A (02-15)
Cleaning And Sanitizing Instructions
GENERAL INFORMATION
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PARTS THAT MUST BE REMOVED FOR CLEANING
OTHER PARTS THAT MUST BE CLEANED

BK45761 Rev. A (02-15) OWNER/OPERATOR MANUAL •9
DISASSEMBLING THE MACHINE FOR
CLEANING
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supply.
2. Turn the regulating knob of the thickness plate
to ‘0’.
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in the following paragraphs.
Disassembling the Meat Pusher
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Disassembling the Center Plate
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the knife.
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knob.

10 •OWNER/OPERATOR MANUAL BK45761 Rev. A (02-15)
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PRODUCTS TO BE USED FOR CLEANING
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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.