Berkel B12A-SLC Owner's manual

BK45780 (July 2021)

B12A-SLC
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
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
This manual contains Important Safety
Instructions which must be strictly
followed when using this equipment.


Berkel’s slicers are designed to slice meat and other food products safely and

there is the possibility of a serious injury. It is the responsibility of the owner

instructions contained in this manual and any requirements of local law.

All operators should be thoroughly familiar with the procedures contained


must remain alert to the hazards posed by the function of a slicer—particularly



This manual contains a number of safe practices in the General Safety
Instruction Section. Additional warnings are placed throughout this manual.


WA R N I NG


replacement.

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General Safety Instructions......................................................................................................................... 2
Equipment Description................................................................................................................................ 5
Unpacking and Installation ......................................................................................................................... 6
Operation ..................................................................................................................................................... 7
Cleaning and Sanitizing Instructions.......................................................................................................... 
Sharpening Instructions ............................................................................................................................ 16
Gasket Inspection .......................................................................................................................................17
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Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................................................... 19
War ranty .................................................................................................................................................... 20
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4•BK45780 (07-21)
WARNING



1. NEVER touch this machine without training and authorization by
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
replacement.

BK45780 (07-21)  •5
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WA R N I NG
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
 
 
 
 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.

6•BK45780 (07-21)
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 


 

thickness control knob as far right as possible. Lubricate the pusher slide bar (on the product

Machine Oil.
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Use only USDA-authorized oil on this slicer. Non USDA-authorized oil may contaminate this slicer




1. 

during testing.
2. Plug the power cord into a grounded 120V AC electrical outlet.
 

 

WA R N I NG


BK45780 (07-21)  •7

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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.

the product toward the knife after each slice.
2. Turn the slicer ON.
 


 
5. 

6. 
Rod and rotating it 270° behind the Product Tray. Allow it to rest on the small notch of the
upper Product Table slot.
-
ately.

8•BK45780 (07-21)



health codes. We recommend that the machines should be properly cleaned at least once a day; if

use as well.


BK45780 (07-21)  •9
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10 •BK45780 (07-21)
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1. Disconnect the plug from the electric mains
supply.
2. Turn the regulating knob of the thickness plate
to ‘0’.
 
the following paragraphs.
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1. 
the tray.
2. 

1. Turn the locking knob counter clockwise all the
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2. Take out the whole group by pulling it upwards.