Berkel X13 Owner's manual

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OWNER/OPERATOR
MANUAL
IMPORTANT NOTICE
This manual contains Important Safety
Instructions which must be strictly
followed when usin this equipment.
NOTICIA IMPORTANTE
Este manual contiene importantes instrucciones
de se uridad que deben ser se uidas el pie de la
letra cuando utilice esta maquina.
MODELS
X13 & X13A
SLICERS

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BEFORE USING THIS EQUIPMENT
Berkel’s slicers are desi ned to slice meat and other food products safely and
efficiently. However, unless the operator is properly trained and supervised,
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 followin the
instructions contained in this manual and any requirements of local law.
No one should use or service this slicer without proper trainin and supervi-
sion. All operators should be thorou hly familiar with the procedures con-
tained in this manual. Even so, Berkel cannot anticipate every circumstance or
environment in which its slicers will be used. You, the owner and/or operator,
must remain alert to the hazards posed by the function of a slicer—particu-
larly the sharp rotatin blade and movin table. No one under 18 years of a e
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 Instruc-
tion Section. Additional warnin s are placed throu hout this manual. WARN-
INGS RELATED TO YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY ARE INDICATED
BY:
WARNING
If any warnin label, wall chart or manual becomes misplaced, dama ed or
ille ible, 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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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
General Safety Instructions ...................................................................................................................... 2
Equipment Description ............................................................................................................................ 4
Intended Uses and Characteristics........................................................................................................... 6
Unpackin and Installation ...................................................................................................................... 6
Operation ............................................................................................................................................... 7
Cleanin and Sanitizin ............................................................................................................................ 8
Sharpenin ...........................................................................................................................................10
Repair Parts/Repair Service ..................................................................................................................11
Troubleshootin ....................................................................................................................................11
Specifications .......................................................................................................................................12
Optional Accessories ............................................................................................................................13
Warranty ..............................................................................................................................................14
The Berkel Company • World’s Leading Manufacturer of Slicers and Food Processing quipment
BERKEL COMPANY
4406 Technolo y Drive · South Bend, Indiana 46628-9770
574/232-8222 · Fax [phone]
[phone]
Form No. OMGX-0206N Printed in USA Berkel Company Part No. 3175-00942

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PELIGRO
CUCHILLA FILOSA
para ev tar ser os acc dentes a su
persona s ga las nstrucc ones 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 ori inal proveido por el fabricante.
5. SIEMPRE utilice el utensillo para empujar la
comida - nunca su mano.
6. NUNCA TOQUE LA CUCHILLA CON
LA MANO.
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,
apa ue y desconecte ANTES de sacar lo que la obstruye.
9. APAGUE Y DESCONECTE LA MçQUINA antes de limpiar,
sanitizar, o arre lar.
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 ille ibles, llame al fabricante o a su
representante de service Berkel para que lo reemplace sin car o.

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WARNING
SHARP KNIFE BLADE
to avo d ser ous personal njury
follow all the nstruct ons n th s manual
and
1. NEVER touch this machine without trainin and authorization by your
supervisor.
2. MACHINE MUST BE on solid level support.
3. GUARDS MUST BE in place before plu in in and turnin on machine.
4. ALWAYS use three pron ed plu provided.
5. ALWAYS use food pusher not your hand.
6. NEVER TOUCH ROTATING KNIFE.
7. KEEP hands, arms, hair and loose clothin
clear of all movin parts.
8. SHOULD MACHINE JAM, turn off and unplu
before removin obstruction.
9. TURN OFF AND UNPLUG machine from power source before cleanin ,
sanitizin or servicin .
10. USE ONLY the attachments provided by the manufacturer.
11. SHOULD any warnin label on a machine come off or become unreadable,
contact the manufacturer or your Desi nated Berkel Service Location for a free
replacement.

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EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
Pusher
Handle
Pusher
Slide Bar
Product Table
Handle
ON/OFF
Switch ( and speed/stroke
selection on X13A)
Thickness
Control Knob

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EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
Product Table
Gau e Plate
Center Plate
Lockin Knob
Automatic
En a e Knob
(X13A only)
Center Plate
Pusher
Product Table
Lockin Knob
Center Plate
Mountin Stud
Support Arm

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Intended Uses and Character st cs
Intended Uses
The model X13 and X13A slicers are desi ned for cuttin the followin types of products:
•Meat (without bones)
•Cheese
•Ve etables
The followin types of items are NOT suitable for slicin on the Model X13 or X13A slicers:
•Non-food products
•Frozen foods
•Bone in products
Spec al Features/Character st cs
Reduced seams and joints for better sanitation
Gau e plate interlock for aid in cleanin
Left hand thickness adjustment for easier cleanin and better user interface
3 slicin speeds (automatic only)
3 slicin stroke len ths (automatic only)
Automatic return to home at the end of the cuttin cycle (automatic only)
Unpack ng and Installat on
Note: Immed ately after unpack ng, check the sl cer for sh pp ng damage. If the equ pment s
found to be damaged, save everyth ng! Not fy the carr er w th n 5 days of del very.
1. Carefully remove the cardboard carton from around the slicer.
2.
3.
obstructions.
4. Make sure to unpack the sharpener, fence and brush. They are located in pockets in the cardboard
base.
5. Slide the product table onto the support arm and secure usin the red product table lockin knob.
WARNING
To eliminate a potential shock hazard, a properly rounded outlet usin the three-pron ed plu provided
must power this unit. Before plu in the slicer in, check your outlet volta e to be sure it complies with the
volta e specified on the serial number plate on the slicer.
Note: The model/serial number plate is located on the back of the slicer.
Kick stand for cleanin under the slicer
Get assistance from another individual and place the slicer on a solid, level surface that is free of any
Slide the product table off the ua e plate. It is in the cardboard box on the au e plate.

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Operat on
General
1. Check to see that the center plate and product table are in place on the slicer and the au e plate is
completely closed. The holes in the bottom of the center plate fit over the bottom mountin studs in the
rin uard and the center plate lockin knob at the top of the center plate fits over the top ed e of the
rin uard. The product table slides completely onto the support arm and is secured with the red
product table lockin knob. The table can only be removed if the thickness control knob is closed and
the product table is pulled to the front of the slicer.
2. If the slicer is an automatic, then make sure the automatic en a e knob on the ri ht side of the table
support arm is pushed in, towards the left.
3. Plu the slicer in. The pilot li ht, between the start and stop buttons will illuminate.
4. Push the reen ON button and the slicer blade will start to turn. Press the red STOP button to stop the
knife.
Automat c Operat on
5. If you have an automatic slicer, with the slicer stopped, pull the automatic en a e knob fully out on the
ri ht side of the machine. This will put the slicer in the automatic mode.
6. Push the speed selection button to chan e the speed:
One illuminated LED indicates 20 slices per minute (slow speed)
Two illuminated LED’s indicates 40 slices per minute (medium speed)
Three illuminated LED’s indicates 60 slices per minute (hi h speed)
7. Pushin the stroke len th selection button chan es the len th of the stroke. This allows smaller products
to be sliced quicker, without the table movin any faster. Make sure the stroke len th is lon er than the
width of the product.
One illuminated LED indicates 1/3 of the total possible stroke len th
Two illuminated LED’s indicates 2/3 total possible stroke len th
Three illuminated LED’s indicates full stroke len th
8. Press the reen START button and the product table will slowly come to its forward position to find its
home position. Once it ets back to the home position, then it will start to o back and forth at the
preset speed and stroke len th.
9. Push the red STOP button and the table will complete its stroke and stop in the home position.
10. As lon as the slicer remains in the automatic mode it will remember its home position and always start
ri ht up when the reen START button is pushed. It will always start slow and radually build up to its
full speed. This is the “soft start” feature.
11. Each time you take the slicer out of the automatic mode, and then back into the automatic mode, it will
always find its home position before it starts to run (as indicated in step #8).
12. Each time you active the slicer into automatic mode, the last speed and stroke len th settin s will be
remembered until power is disrupted from the slicer (i.e. disconnectin the power cord from the outlet).
Once power is reconnected to the slicer, the default for automatic is slow speed and full stroke len th.

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Load ng product
1. Make sure the index knob is fully closed. Pull the pusher to the top and let it
drop behind the table. Set the product onto the table with the side of the
product securely a ainst the front ed e of the product table and place the
pusher behind the product. Turn the slicer on and rotate the thickness control
knob to set the proper thickness. When pushin the product table, always
use the product table handle.
2. For smaller products like salami, you can rotate the pusher so that it holds the
side of the product. The fence can be used for even more control in holdin
the product. The fence is attached to the product table by placin the bottom
of the fence underneath the table at a 45° an le and pushin it down a ainst
the product table. To move it next to the product, push down on the back of
the fence so that it rises up to a 45° an le and set it a ainst the ed e of the
product. Push the fence down to secure it to the product table. You can not
release the fence by l ft ng up on the bottom edge of the fence.
WARNING
To prevent the possibility of serious cuts, never push the product toward the knife with your hands or by
pushin on the pusher handle. Only put your hands on the product table handle.
Clean ng and San t z ng
The followin cleanin procedures have been prepared with the rateful
cooperation of Kay Chemical, an Ecolab company.
Suppl es:
Dish Deter ent such as KAY® Pot & Pan Deter ent
Sanitizer such as KAYQUAT® II
Nonabrasive Pad
Nylon Brush
Cut-Resistant loves
Cloth wipes
Procedure:
CAUTION: Use extreme care when clean ng blade.
1. Close the slicer thickness control knob.
2. Turn the slicer off and unplu power cord from the wall outlet.
3. Pull the product table to the front of the slicer. If it is an automatic slicer, make sure the en a ement
knob is in the manual position before pullin the product table to the front of the slicer.

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4. Loosen the product table lockin knob and remove the table. The product table cannot be re-
moved unless t s fully forward and the ndex knob s completely closed.
5. Remove the center plate by liftin the center plate lockin knob on the top of the center plate and lift
from the slicer.
6. Pre-scrape food from removable product table and center plate.
7. Wash product table and center plate in hot deter ent solution. Remember to unscrew the red handle
from the pusher on the product table when washin . The pusher arm should also be slid up and down
on the shaft durin washin , rinsin and sanitizin to ensure the total shaft is properly washed, rinsed
and sanitized. The sharpener can be submer ed in the hot deter ent solution for cleanin .
8. Rinse the product table, center plate, and sharpener in fresh hot potable water.
9. Submer e the product table, center plate, and sharpener in sanitizer solution. Follow sanitizer
manufacturer’s re istered label instructions for dilution and application. Set parts to the side on a
sanitized surface and allow to air dry.
10. Put on cut resistant loves. Pre-scrape food from slicer
11. Usin fresh deter ent solution, clean the front side of the knife with a non-abrasive pad, nylon brush,
and/or cloth wipes. Always wipe from the center of the blade to the outer ed e.
12. Clean the backside of the knife with the fresh deter ent solution, non-abrasive pad, nylon brush, and/
or cloth wipes.
13. Fold a cloth wipe that has been submer ed in fresh deter ent solution and work it between the knife
uard, startin at the base of the rin uard. Carefully work the cloth around the knife, cleanin the
ed e of the knife, ed e of the rin uard and ed e of the au e plate. Use extreme caut on.
14. Clean the rest of the slicer base and other components with the fresh deter ent solution and a non-
abrasive pad.
15. Lift up the front of the slicer about 6 inches. A sprin loaded kick stand will drop down to the table
surface and hold the front of the slicer up. This will allow you to pre-scrape food and clean the table
surface under the slicer with fresh deter ent solution.
16. Usin a fresh cloth wipe, rinse slicer and area under slicer with fresh hot potable water.
17. Spray slicer and area under slicer with fresh sanitizer solution from a sanitizer spray bottle and allow to
air dry. Follow sanitizer manufacturer’s re istered label instructions for dilution and application.
Remove cut-resistant loves.
18. Once the table surface under the slicer has been washed, rinsed and sanitized, lift the front ed e of the
slicer and push the kick stand back under the slicer. Slowly lower the slicer back to the table.
19. Screw the red handle back to the pusher on the product table. Reinstall the center plate and the
product table to the slicer. After assembly, spray with sanitizer solution and allow to air dry.
20. Plu in slicer. Place sharpener in proper stora e location.

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Sharpen ng
Sharpen only when necessary. Too frequent or prolon ed sharpenin will prema-
turely wear the knife and/or stones. The knife should be sharpened when you
notice wavy slices or excessive scrap. Only sharpen the kn fe after t has
been cleaned. You cannot effect vely sharpen a d rty kn fe.
1. If it is an automatic slicer, make sure the en a ement knob is in the manual
position, by pushin in (to the left) the knob on the ri ht side of the support
arm.
2. Make sure the product table is pulled all the way to the front of the slicer and
the thickness control knob is completely closed.
3. Place the top tab of the sharpener into the slot of the product table. Clip the
bottom clip of the sharpener over the end of the product table.
4. Open the thickness control knob as far as it will o, fully exposin the knife.
5. Turn the slicer on and ently push the product table towards the knife just as if
you were slicin product. Once both the sharpenin and deburrin stones
make contact with the knife, remain there for 2-3 seconds and then pull the
product table back to the home position.
6. Turn off the slicer and close the thickness control knob.
7. Unclip the sharpener from the product table usin the bottom clip. It can be
cleaned in the sink and then stored in a drawer.
8. After sharpenin , clean the slicer as outlined on pa e 8.
Repa r Parts/Repa r Serv ce/Exploded V ews
Please contact your Desi nated Berkel Service Location (DBSL) for any repair parts/repair service re-
quired on your Berkel slicer. For the nearest DBSL, please visit www.berkel.com and place cursor over the
service tab. Click on U.S. and then on your state. Exploded views of the slicer can also be found at the
web site. Under the service tab, click on exploded views and then on your model number. Additional
information may be obtained from:
Service Support Center
Berkel Company
4406 Technolo y Drive
South Bend, IN 46628
Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
www.berkel.com

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Troubleshoot ng
Electr cal Fa lure
1. Is the pilot li ht illuminated? If not:
•Is the power cord completely plu ed into the wall outlet?
•Check the power cord for cuts or breaks.
•Are you ettin electricity from the wall outlet? Check by plu in in another piece of equipment
with the same electrical requirements.
2. Is the pilot li ht illuminated but blinkin ? If so, then push the stop button and then the start button. If the
li ht is still blinkin , then contact your nearest Desi nated Berkel Service Location. If you do not know
your nearest Desi nated Berkel Service Location, then see pa e 10 for details on whom to contact.
3. If the correction of any of the above conditions does not result in a functional slicer, call your Desi nated
Berkel Service Location.
Can’t remove product table
1. Make sure the au e plate is closed by turnin the thickness control knob to 0, and the product table is
fully to the front of the slicer
Product table doesn’t move freely
1. Check to make sure the slicer is not in the automatic mode.
Pusher s not sl d ng eas ly on the rod
1. Check that the rod is clean and apply Berkel oil to the rod.
Th ckness Control Knob not Advanc ng Gauge Plate
1. Is the product table properly attached to the support arm? If not, then the au e plate cannot be
opened.
Note: The mechanism in the undercarriage should not be oiled or greased.
2. If the correction of the above condition does not result in a functional slicer, call your nearest Desi nated
Berkel Service Location.
Kn fe not sharpen ng
1. Are sharpenin procedures bein followed exactly as shown in this manual?
2. Are sharpenin stones clean? If not, then remove them from the assembly and clean them thorou hly
3. Are sharpenin stones worn and not makin contact with the knife? If so, then replace them.
4. Is the knife clean? If coated with food fats, the sharpenin stones won’t sharpen the knife. Clean the
knife and stones.
with water and a stiff bristled brush. They are left hand threaded nuts.

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Spec f cat ons
Mach ne D mens ons:
Width 26-3/4” (680mm)
Length 30-1/2” (770mm)
Height 25-1/4” (640mm)
D ameter of Kn fe: 13” (330mm)
Sl ce Th ckness: 0 to 1-5/16” (33mm)
Sl c ng Speed (automat c):
Low 20 slices per minute
Medium 40 slices per minute
High 60 slices per minute
Stroke Length (automat c):
Short 5 inches
Medium 9 inches
Full 13 inches
Sl c ng Capac ty:
Square 7-1/2” x 7-1/2” (190mm x 190mm)
Round 8-1/2” (220mm)
Rectangle 10-1/2” x 6-3/4” (265mm x 170mm)
Net We ght:
Manual 88 lbs.
Automatic 98 lbs.
Sh pp ng We ght:
Manual 118 lbs.
Automatic 128 lbs.
Voltage/Amperage: 115/60/1; 5.5 amps
(208-230/60/1; 3.5 amps optional motor)
Horsepower: 1/2hp

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Opt onal Accessor es
VEGETABLE CHUTE (4975-00463)
A ve etable chute is available that fits on the product table. The ve etable chute is used for quantity slicin of
various size fruit, meats or ve etables.
SKEWER ASSEMBLY (4975-00464)
The fence and product skewer are desi ned to fit on the upper ed e of the slicin table.
The product fence and skewer assemblies are used for uniform crosscut on tomatoes, onions, peppers and
similar round products.
TRAYS
SLAW TRAY (3875-00241)
The slaw tray is a deep tray to receive a lar e quantity of product and retain the juices.
JUIC CUP (3875-00242)
The juice cup is desi ned to fit onto the back lip at the receivin area of the slicer where it will catch the juice
(tomatoes, for example) while allowin the product to drop freely on the receivin area.

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Warranty
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 SPECIFICALL DISCLAIMS AN IMPLIED WARRANT OF
MERCHANTABILIT OR EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANT OF FIT-
NESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
Berkel’s obli ation and liability under this warranty is expressly limited to repairin or replac-
in equipment that proves to be defective in material or workmanship within the applicable
warranty period. Berkel or a Desi nated Berkel Service Location will perform all repairs
pursuant to this warranty. Berkel expressly excludes responsibility for incidental or conse-
quential dama es to buyer or any third party, includin , without limitation, dama es arisin
from personal injuries, lost profits, loss of business opportunity, loss of property, economic
losses, or statutory or exemplary dama es, whether in ne li ence, warranty, strict liability or
otherwise.
This warranty does not apply to: periodic maintenance of equipment includin but not limited
to lubrication, replacement of worn blades, knives, stones, knobs, accessories, and miscella-
neous expendable supply items, and other adjustments required due to installation set-up or
normal wear.
These warranties are iven only to the first purchaser from a Berkel Authorized Channel of
Distribution. No warranty is iven to subsequent transferees.
The fore oin 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 obli ation 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.