Berkel 829E Owner's manual

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TABLE OF C ONTENTS
Page
General Safety Instructions ....................................................................................................... 2-3
Equipment Description ................................................................................................................. 4
Installation ................................................................................................................................... 5
Testing Prior to peration ............................................................................................................ 5
perating Instructions .................................................................................................................. 6
Sharpener Maintenance ............................................................................................................... 7
Cleaning Instructions
Cleaning Sharpening Stones ................................................................................................. 7
Cleaning and Sanitizing ......................................................................................................... 8
Cleaning the Knife ............................................................................................................... 9
Reassembly ......................................................................................................................... 9
Sharpener Instructions ............................................................................................................... 10
Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................................... 11
Repair Parts/Repair Service ....................................................................................................... 12
Specifications ............................................................................................................................ 13
Warranty ................................................................................................................................... 14
Berkel Company • World’s Leading Manufacturer of Slicers and Food Processing Equipment
BERKEL COMPANY
4406 Technology Drive · South Bend, Indiana 46628-9700
574/232-8222 · Fax [phone]
[phone]
Form No. M829E-1206N Printed in USA Berkel Company Part No. 3175-00943

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PELIGRO
CUCHILLA FILOSA
para evi ar serios acciden es a su
persona siga las ins rucciones de es e
manual y
1. NUNCA utlice esta mçquina sin previa instrucciùn y autorizaciùn de su
supervisor.
2. LA MçQUINA DEBE apoyarse sobre un nivel solido y plano.
3. L S PR TECT RES deben colocarse ANTES de enchufar y operar la
mçquina.
4. SIEMPRE utilice el enchufe original proveido por el fabricante.
5. SIEMPRE utilice el utensillo para empujar la
comida - nunca su mano.
6. NUNCA T QUE LA CUCHILLA C N
LA MAN .
7. MANTENGA manos, brazos, cabello y
ropa suelta LEJ S de toda parte en movimiento
de la mçquina.
8. EN CAS DE QUE LA MÇQUINA SE TRABE,
apague y desconecte ANTES de sacar lo que la obstruye.
9. APAGUE Y DESC NECTE LA MçQUINA antes de limpiar,
sanitizar, o arreglar.
10. UTILIZE UNICAMENTE los repuestos provistos por el fabricante.
11. EN CAS de que los membretes de ‘PELIGR ’ se desprendan
de la mçquina o sean illegibles, llame al fabricante o a su
representante de service Berkel para que lo reemplace sin cargo.

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WARNING
SHARP KNIFE BLADE
o avoid serious personal injury
follow all he ins ruc ions in his manual
and
1. NEVER touch this machine without training and authorization by your
supervisor.
2. MACHINE MUST BE on solid level support.
3. GUARDS MUST BE in place before plugging in and turning on machine.
4. ALWAYS use three pronged plug provided.
5. ALWAYS use food pusher not your hand.
6. NEVER T UCH R TATING KNIFE.
7. KEEP hands, arms, hair and loose clothing
clear of all moving parts.
8. SH ULD MACHINE JAM, turn off and unplug
before removing obstruction.
9. TURN FF AND UNPLUG machine from power source before cleaning,
sanitizing or servicing.
10. USE NLY the attachments provided by the manufacturer.
11. SH ULD any warning label on a machine come off or become unreadable
contact the manufacturer or your designated Berkel service location for a
free replacement.

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MODEL 839A
Sharpener
Pusher
Product Table
Center Plate
Center Plate
Locking Knob
Thickness Control
Knob
Table Start/
Stop Switch
Product Table
Handle
Slice Deflector
Gauge Plate
il Port
Sharpener
Locking Knob

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WARNING
To avoid serious personal injury, properly
ins all slicer in adequa e work area
• ALWAYS use a qualified technician for installation.
• ALWAYS install slicer in work area with adequate light and space.
• NLY operate slicer on a solid, level support.
• NEVER bypass or alter switches or circuits.
• NEVER operate slicer without all guards installed.
• NEVER operate slicer without all warning stickers and wall charts posted.
INSTALLATION
UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY
1. When the slicer has been unpacked and removed from its shipping carton, it should be checked
carefully for any damage that may have occurred during shipment. Do not plug in the power cord
or attempt to operate the slicer prior to this examination.
2. Carefully check all slicer components such as the product table, pusher, sharpener, thickness
control knob, etc., to make certain they move freely and that there are no obstructions. Turn the
thickness control knob as far right as possible. Lubricate the pusher slide bar (on the product
table) with Berkel Food Machine il. The oil port for the carriage rail is on the front of the slicer.
It can be located by referring to the diagram on page 4.
TESTING PRIOR TO OPERATION
1. Make sure that the N/ FF switch is rotated to the " " position and the thickness control knob
is turned as far to the right as possible. This positions the gauge plate so the knife is not exposed
during testing.
WARNING
Use only USDA-authorized oil on this slicer. Non USDA-authorized oil may contaminate
this slicer and cause food poisoning and personal injury. Berkel Food Machine il is an
USDA-authorized oil for food processing equipment. Berkel Food Machine il can be
purchased in 2 oz. bottles (Part #4675-0182), 16 oz. bottles (Part #4675-0183) or gallons
(Part #4675-0184).

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2. Plug the power cord into a grounded 120V AC electrical outlet.
3. Slide the product table back and forth holding on to the Product Table Handle. If there is any
rough operation or obstruction, shut off, unplug power cord and call your Berkel serviceman.
4. Tuurn the slicer on by rotating the switch to the "I" position and check for smooth knife rotation.
Turn the slicer FF.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. 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 N.
3. The thickness control knob allows you to vary the thickness of the slices from paper thin to
approximately 5/8” thick. To make thinner slices, turn the thickness control knob to the right. For
thicker slices, turn the knob to the left.
4. A handle is provided on the product table to move it back and forth.
SHARPENER MAINTENANCE
1. Turn FF the slicer, turn index knob fully to the right and unplug the power cord from the
receptacle.
2. Loosen the sharpener locking knob and lift off the sharpener.
3. Clean the cover with water and detergent. Carefully clean the sharpener assembly and around the
stones. D N T submerge the sharpener assembly. il the spindle and bearing assemblies
with Berkel Food Machine il.
WARNING
WHEN M VING THE PR DUCT TABLE, GRASP
NLY THE PR DUCT TABLE HANDLE.

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4. Check the stones. If they do not turn freely, are greasy or are full of metallic build-up, they must
be cleaned. (See “Cleaning the Sharpening Stones,” page 7). If the stones are cracked or
chipped they must be replaced.
5. il the sharpener shafts. Place a few drops of Berkel Food Machine il on each shaft. Move
the sharpening and deburring stone push buttons back and forth to make sure that the stones
move in and out easily. Also, rotate the stones to make sure they turn freely.
6. il the mounting post.
7. Replace the sharpner. Sharpener must be all the way down protecting the top of the knife. Lock
in place.
CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
CLEANING SHARPENING STONES
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 evi-
dence of fatty or metallic build-up in the stones, they must be cleaned. therwise, they will not have
the abrasive quality necessary to sharpen. Clean as follows:
1. Remove the nuts and take the stones off the shafts.
2. Soak the stones in a solution of dish soap (i.e. Joy, Dawn, etc.) and water for one hour.
3. Scrub the stones with a stiff bristle brush (Berkel Part # 4975-9237). Rinse thoroughly at a sink.
4. Shake excess water out and pat partially dry with paper toweling or a clean cloth towel.
Set aside to air dry.
5. nce the stones are dry (after 24 hours), oil the shafts with Berkel Food Machine il.
6. Reassemble.
CAUTION
Dir y S ones Canno Sharpen!
IF THE SHARPENING ST NES HAVE BEC ME C ATED WITH F D FATS
R METALLIC BUILD-UP, THEY WILL N T SHARPEN EFFECTIVELY.

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Berkel recommends that a spare set of stones (Berkel Part #825-00112 be kept available for
thorough cleaning procedures, and in case of breakage, so you will not lose your sharpening capabili-
ties.
CLEANING & SANITIZING
1. Turn slicer FF and unplug the power cord.
2. Turn the thickness control knob all the way to the right to close the gauge plate.
3. Remove the product table locking knob.
4. Remove the product table.
5. Remove the slice deflector which is attached to the main slicer body. Push it up until the
large holes line up with the mounting pins.
6. 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.
7. Clean and sanitize removed parts. Wash these parts in hot water with detergent, rinse in
hot water and rinse again in sanitizing solution. Let the parts air dry. Berkel recommends
using USDA approved sanitizer, Berkel part number 4975-00400.
CLEANING THE KNIFE
1. Switch slicer off and unplug the power cord.
2. Make sure thickness control knob is fully to the right, so the gauge plate covers the knife.
3. Clean front of knife, moving from the center outward.
4. Clean back of knife. Repeat cleaning both front and back of knife with clear water.
Always move from the center outward. NEVER M VE Y UR HAND T WARDS
THE EDGE F THE KNIFE. Sanitize and allow to dry.
5. Clean slicer base. Use a cloth and cleaning solution. Rinse with hot water. Sanitize and let air dry.
REASSEMBLY
1. Place center plate over the knife.

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2. Place a drop of Berkel Food Machine il on the threads of the center plate knob.
3. Insert center plate locking knob and tighten. Make snug but D N T overtighten.
4. Replace slice deflector.
5. Replace product table. Hold the product table with both hands and set it carefully in place.
REMEMBER that the pusher is loose and can slide.
6. Tighten the product table locking knob.
7. Put several drops of Berkel Food Machine il on the round rail and move the pusher back and
forth to distribute the oil.
8. Put several drops of Berkel Food Machine il in the round rail oil port on the front of the
slicer.
9. Check the guards. Make sure slice deflector, sharpener and center plate knife guard are in
place and clear of the knife. Also, make sure that the product table moves back and forth
easily.
10. Plug in the power cord.
SHARPENING INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION
THE KNIFE SH ULD BE SHARPENED AT A MINIMUM N A DAILY BASIS.
D N T SHARPEN A KNIFE THAT IS N T CLEAN. Y U WILL DAMAGE THE
SHARPENING ST NES AND BE UNABLE T SHARPEN THE KNIFE.
1. Switch FF 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.
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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 FF the power.
10. Return the sharpener to its stored position and lock in place.
11. Clean slicer before slicing product. (See “Cleaning and Sanitizing,” page 8).
Your slicer is now sharpened, cleaned and sanitized—ready to use.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Should your slicer fail to function properly, here are a few things you can check before calling
a Berkel Serviceman.
Produc no slicing properly; hick and hin or irregular slices
1. Is the knife sharp? If not, sharpen according to instructions (page 10). Remember, only
sharpen a clean knife.
2. Does the product size exceed the capacity of the slicer? Too large a product may rub
against the sharpener assembly causing interference to normal slicing.
3. Is the product positioned correctly and held securely on the product table? If not, product may
move or rotate during slicing operation resulting in partial or thick and thin slices.
4. Are all components held securely in place? A loose product table or pusher can cause inconsis-
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Knife no sharpening
1. Are sharpening procedures being followed exactly as explained in this manual (page 10).
2. Are sharpening stones clean? If not, clean according to instructions given in “Sharpener
Maintenance” section (page 7).
3. Is the knife clean? If coated with food fats, sharpener stones cannot sharpen. Clean per
instructions (page 9).
4. Are sharpening stones making solid contact with the knife? If not, have your Berkel
serviceman adjust them.
5. Are sharpening stones severely worn and not making contact with the knife? Are the
sharpening stones cracked or chipped? If so, have your Berkel serviceman replace and
adjust the new stones to the proper position for best sharpening results.
Elec rical failure
1. Is slicer fully plugged into a properly grounded 115V AC outlet? If properly connected, the
white power N light should be illuminated when the slicer is on.
2. Inspect power cord. Has it been damaged, cutting off electrical flow? If so, call your
Berkel serviceman to replace the power cord.
3. Are you getting electricity from the wall outlet? Check by plugging in another piece of equipment
with the same electrical requirements. Also, check circuit breaker or fuse.
4. If you are getting electrical power and your slicer is still not operating, contact your Berkel
serviceman.
Thickness con rol knob no opera ing gauge pla e
1. If the thickness control knob is not opening and closing the gauge plate properly, it is a sign
that the internal mechanism has suffered some loss of adjustment. Do not try to adjust the
mechanism yourself. Call your Berkel Serviceman.
If correction of any of the above conditions does not result in a functional slicer, call your Designated
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REPAIR PARTS/REPAIR SERVICE
Please contact your Designated Berkel Service Location for any repair parts and/or repair service
required on your Berkel slicer. Additional information may be obtained from:
Service Support Center
Berkel Company
4406 Technology Drive
South Bend, Indiana 46628-9700
574/232-8222 · Fax [phone]
[phone]
SPECIFICATIONS
829E
DIMENSIONS
Width 21" (533 mm)
Depth 26" (674 mm)
Heighth 20" (502 mm)
KNIFE 14" (350 mm)
MOTOR 1/2 hp; 3A
115-60-1
NET WEIGHT 74 lb. (34 kg)
SLICE THICKNESS 5/8" (16 mm)
CUTTING CAPACITY
Width 11" (280 mm)
Heighth 8-1/2" (216 mm)
Diameter 8-1/2" (216 mm)

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Warran y
Effective: February 14, 2002
Berkel Company (“Berkel”) warrants to the Buyer of new equipment that said equipment,
when installed in accordance with our instructions and subjected to normal use, is free
from defects in material or workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of
sale.1
BERKEL SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
Berkel’s obligation and liability under this warranty is expressly limited to repairing or
replacing equipment that proves to be defective in material or workmanship within the
applicable warranty period. Berkel or a Designated Berkel Service Location will perform
all repairs pursuant to this warranty. Berkel expressly excludes responsibility for inciden-
tal or consequential damages to buyer or any third party, including, without limitation,
damages arising from personal injuries, lost profits, loss of business opportunity, loss of
property, economic losses, or statutory or exemplary damages, whether in negligence,
warranty, strict liability or otherwise.
This warranty does not apply to: periodic maintenance of equipment including but not
limited to lubrication, replacement of worn blades, knives, stones, knobs, accessories, and
miscellaneous expendable supply items, and other adjustments required due to installation
set-up or normal wear.
These warranties are given only to the first purchaser from a Berkel Authorized Channel
of Distribution. No warranty is given to subsequent transferees.
The foregoing warranty provisions are a complete and exclusive statement of the warranty
between the buyer and seller. Berkel neither assumes nor authorizes any persons to
assume any other obligation or liability connection with said equipment. This warranty
supersedes any and all prior warranties to the subject hereof.
1 Model 180 slicers carry a 90-day warranty.

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BEFORE USING THIS EQUIPMENT
Berkel’s slicers are designed to slice meat and other food products safely
and efficiently. However, unless the operator is properly trained and super-
vised, 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.
No one should use or service this slicer without proper training and super-
vision. All operators should be thoroughly familiar with the procedures
contained in this manual. Even so, Berkel cannot anticipate every circum-
stance or environment in which its slicers will be used. You, the owner and
operator, must remain alert to the hazards posed by the function of a
slicer—particularly the sharp rotating blade and moving table. No one
under 18 years of age should operate this equipment. If you are uncertain
about a particular task, ask your supervisor.
This manual contains a number of safe practices in the General Safety
Instruction Section. Additional warnings are placed throughout this
manual. WARNINGS RELATED TO YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY
ARE INDICATED BY:
WARNING
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.
Remember, however, THIS MANUAL OR THE WARNING LABELS
DO NOT REPLACE THE NEED TO BE ALERT AND TO USE
YOUR COMMON SENSE WHEN USING THIS SLICER.

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OWNER/OPERATOR
MANUAL
IMP RTANT N TICE
This manual contains Important Safety
Instructions which must be strictly fol-
lowed when using this equipment.
MDEL
829E
SLICER
N TICIA IMP RTANTE
Este manual contiene importantes instrucciones
de seguridad que deben ser seguidas el pie de la
letra cuando utilice esta maquina.