Berkel 909E Owner's manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
General Safety Instructions .................................................................................................................. 2
Equipment Description ......................................................................................................................... 4
Installation ............................................................................................................................................ 6
Assembly .............................................................................................................................................. 7
Testing Prior to Operation .................................................................................................................... 8
Operating Instructions ........................................................................................................................10
Sharpener Maintenance ......................................................................................................................12
Cleaning and Sanitizing.......................................................................................................................14
Sharpening ..........................................................................................................................................17
Optional Accessories ..........................................................................................................................18
Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................................................20
Repair Parts/Repair Service................................................................................................................20
Specifications......................................................................................................................................20
Warranty.............................................................................................................................................21
The Berkel Company • World’s Leading Manufacturer of Slicer and Food Processing Equipment
BERKEL COMPANY
4406 Technology Drive · South Bend, Indiana 46628-9770
574/232-8222 · Fax [phone]
[phone]
Form No. OM909/919E-0103N Printed in USA Berkel Company Part No. 3175-00925

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PELIGRO
CUCHILLAFILOSA
para evitar serios accidentes a su
persona siga las instrucciones de este
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. LOS PROTECTORES 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 TOQUE LA CUCHILLA CON
LAMANO.
7. MANTENGA manos, brazos, cabello y
ropa suelta LEJOS de toda parte en movimiento
de la mçquina.
8. EN CASO DE QUE LA MÇQUINA SE TRABE,
apague y desconecte ANTES de sacar lo que la obstruye.
9. APAGUE Y DESCONECTE LA MçQUINA antes de limpiar,
sanitizar, o arreglar.
10. UTILIZE UNICAMENTE los repuestos provistos por el fabricante.
11. EN CASO de que los membretes de ‘PELIGRO’ 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
to avoid serious personal injury
follow all the instructions in this 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 TOUCH ROTATING KNIFE.
7. KEEP hands, arms, hair and loose clothing
clear of all moving parts.
8. SHOULD MACHINE JAM, turn off and unplug
before removing obstruction.
9. TURN OFFAND UNPLUG machine from power source before cleaning,
sanitizing or servicing.
10. USE ONLY the attachments provided by the manufacturer.
11. SHOULD 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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EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
Pusher
Hooks
Pusher
Pusher
Slide Bar
Sharpener
Center Plate

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EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
Product Table
Gauge Plate
Center Plate
Locking Knob
Slice Deflector
Product Table
Handle
ON/OFF
Switch
Shift Lever
Thickness
Control Knob

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INSTALLATION
GENERAL
SAFE OPERATION REQUIRES PROPER
INSTALLATION AND PROPER WORK AREA.
1. Slicer should be installed in an area having adequate lighting.
2. Operator should have adequate space to move freely in the work area.
MACHINE MUST BE INSTALLED AND
OPERATED ON SOLID LEVEL SUPPORT.
3. InstallationshouldbemadebyanauthorizedDesignatedBerkelServiceLocation(DBSL) whowill
demonstratetheslicerandregisteritforwarranty. AlistofDBSL’scanbefoundatwww.berkel.com.
NEVER TRY TO BYPASS SWITCHES
AND CIRCUITS PROVIDED.
DO NOT ACTIVATE BY WALL SWITCH.
4. After assembly, check to see that the following labels are in place on the slicer:
a. Warning label by power switch, part number 3175-00755.
b. Warning label on the front left corner of the housing, part number 3175-00650.
c. Warning label on the product table support arm, part number 3175-00767.
d. On the 919E, warning label on the sharpener cover, part number 3175-00768.
5. Post the Warning Wall Charts provided in a conspicuous place in the work area. They are part
numbers 3175-00557 and 3175-00541.
NEVER OPERATE ANY SLICER
WITHOUT THE LABELS IN PLACE.
INSTALLATION – MODEL 909E
1. Inspect to ensure all parts have been provided and the center plate knife guard is in place.
2. Place the slicer into position where it will be used.
INSTALLATION – MODEL 919E
1. Inspect to ensure all parts have been provided and the center plate knife guard is in place.
2. NSF regulations require the Model 919E slicer to be mounted on 4” legs. Tip the slicer onto a
thick pad of cloth.

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3. Remove one of the short shipping legs and replace with one of the 4” legs. Tighten and install a
rubber foot.
CAUTION
Never have more than one leg loose at a time.
4. Once one 4” leg is in place, proceed to install the other three legs, ONE AT A TIME. Make sure
a rubber foot is on each leg.
5. When all four 4” legs are installed, get assistance from another person to lift and position the
machine where it will be used.
CAUTION
Do not set slicer upright by pulling it forward on two legs.
You may break one or more of the 4” legs.
ASSEMBLY
GENERAL
1. To assemble the product table on the slicer:
a. Since the pusher can slide or rotate, KEEP THE SLICING TABLE LEVEL.
b. Loosen the locking knob but do not remove.
c. Holdtheslicingtablewithbothhandsandloweritcarefullyintotheslotofthesupportarmuntil
it is against the stop.
d. Tighten the locking knob.
2. To release the product pusher from the end of the product table:
a. Grasp the product pusher knob.
b. Pull the pusher gently up toward the upper end of the product table and lift free from the stop.
c. Lower the pusher gently until it rests at the bottom of the product table.
3. Put a few drops of the sample Berkel USDA-authorized food machine oil supplied with the slicer
on the product pusher slide bar.
WARNING
USE ONLY USDA-AUTHORIZED OIL ON THIS MACHINE.
NON USDA-AUTHORIZED OIL MAY CONTAMINATE MACHINE
AND CAUSE FOOD POISONING AND PERSONAL INJURY.
4. USDA authorized Berkel oil is available in 2-oz (P/N 4675-00182), 16-oz (P/N 4675-00183) and
one-gallon (P/N 4675-00184) containers.
5. To store the pusher at the top of the product table, simply pull the product pusher to the top of the
table and allow the nylon button to catch behind the catch plate at the top of the product table.

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TESTING PRIOR TOOPERATION
WARNING
SHARP KNIFE
TO AVOID SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY:
1. NEVER touch rotating knife.
2. Keep HANDS CLEAR of all MOVING PARTS. Use PRODUCT TABLE HANDLE—
not your hand.
3. Always TURN OFF slicer when NOT IN USE.
4. Always TURN thickness control knob as far to the right as possible when NOT IN USE.
5. TURN OFF and UNPLUG machine before CLEANING or SERVICING.
GENERAL
1. Make sure the machine is unplugged.
2. Check to see that the center plate, product table and sharpener assembly are in proper position.
3. Turn thickness control knob as far to the right as possible. This positions the gauge plate so that the
knife is not exposed during testing.
WARNING
TO AVOID SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY,
NEVER TOUCH SHARP KNIFE.
4. Plug the power cord into a GROUNDED, APPROVED electrical outlet, using the plug that is
provided with the machine.
MANUAL OPERATION
Note: Make sure on the Model 919E slicers that the shift lever is in the manual position.
1. Turn the unit on by pushing the START switch up to its highest position, then release so that it goes
back to the middle position. The knife will start slowly, then speed up.

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WARNING
THE PRODUCT TABLE HANDLE IS THE ONLY PART OF THE
SLICER YOU SHOULD EVER TOUCH WHILE SLICING.
2. Using the product table handle, slide the table back and forth. If there is any rough operation or
obstruction, shut the machine off, unplug the power cord, and call your nearest Designated Berkel
Service Location.
AUTOMATIC OPERATION
1. See General Section on Page 8.
2. With the unit OFF, push shift lever toward AUTO with left hand while sliding the product table
handle with the right hand until you feel it engage.
3. Remove your right hand from the product table handle.
WARNING
THE NEXT STEP WILL CAUSE THE PRODUCT TABLE TO
MOVE AUTOMATICALLY AND THE KNIFE TO ROTATE.
5. Start the machine. The slicer will now slice approximately 50 slices per minute.
6. Turn the slicer OFF after testing and push the shift lever to the MANUAL position.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
SHARP KNIFE
TO AVOID SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY:
1. NEVER touch rotating knife.
2. Keep HANDS CLEAR of all MOVING PARTS. Use PRODUCT TABLE HANDLE—
not your hand.
3. Always TURN OFF slicer when NOT IN USE.
4. Always TURN thickness control knob as far to the right as possible when NOT IN USE.
5. TURN OFF and UNPLUG machine before CLEANING or SERVICING.
GENERAL
1. Place the product to be sliced on the product table. Release the product pusher from its stored
position at the end of the product table and position at the end of the product. If the product is too
long, place the pusher on top of the product and use the hook on the pusher to hold the product in
place. The pusher will automatically feed the product toward the knife after every slice. Tighten
the knob.
WARNING
NEVER PUSH THE PRODUCT TOWARD
THE KNIFE WITH YOUR HAND.
2. The product table handle is used to move the product table during manual operation. DO NOT
TOUCH any other part of the slicer or the product while you are slicing.
THICKNESS ADJUSTMENT
1. Thickness adjustment allows you to vary the thickness of the slices from paper thin to more than
3/4 of an inch. To make thinner slices, turn the thickness control knob to the right. For thicker
slices, turn the knob to the left.
2. The numbers on the knob will help you set the slicer to the thickness that’s “just right” for a
product. The numbers and thickness may vary slightly from one machine to the next. If you’re