Goldmedal 5280 User manual

PartNo.82876
Revised Feb. 2010
SPIRAL SLICER
Instruction Manual
Model #5280 & 5280M

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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5280 & 5280M SPIRAL SLICER
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Inspection of Shipment:
Unpack all cartons and check thoroughly for any damage that may have occurred
during transit. Damage claims should be filed immediately with the transportation
company. Gold Medal Products is not responsible for damage that occurs in transit.
Setup:
Your new SPIRAL SLICER is completely assembled and tested at the factory.
Remove all packing material and tape before starting operation.
Electrical Requirements (5280M):
Voltage for the 5280M is 120 volt, 60 cycle single phase. The machine will draw a maximum of
15 amps. Your electrician must finish sufficient current for the proper operation of your
machine. We recommend this machine be on a dedicated and protected circuit line.
The 5280M has a current draw of 15 amps
Your electrician must furnish sufficient power for proper machine operation. We
recommend this slicer be on a dedicated and protected circuit. Failure to wire properly
will void the warranty and may result in damage to the machine.
It is Gold Medal Products Company’s recommendation that this machine be plugged
directly into a wall outlet. The use of extension cords is not recommended due to
safety concerns, and may cause sacrificed and/or reduced performance.

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Spiral Slicer Operation Instructions
1. The spiral slicer kit contains (3) slicing blades, (2) shredding blades, and (1) slicer pin
weldment.
The slicing blades are used as follows:
a. A thin slicing blade for ribbon fries or Saratoga swirls stamped ‘T’. This blade has a
slight bend in it and will make slices approximately 1/8 inch thick. Use this blade with
the slicer pin to make ribbon fries or alone to make Saratoga swirls.
b. A medium slicing blade, stamped ‘M’. This blade has a slight bend in it and will make
slices approximately 3/16 inch thick. Use this blade with the medium
shredding blade and slicer pin to make “hash brown” type continuous strands for hash
browns or “spider web” potato pancakes.
c. A coarse slicing blade, stamped ‘C’. This blade has a 12 degree bend and will make
slices of 1/ 4 inch. This blade has already been installed in the unit. This blade along
with the coarse shredding blade ( also installed) and slicer pin (also installed) are
used to make spiral fries. Or use this blade and slicer pin alone to make the
“Exploding Onion”.
* Any of the slicing may be used alone.
The (2) shredding blades are used as follows:
d. Medium shredding blade. The 10 cutting teeth identify this blade.
Use with medium slicing blade to make items listed in 1b.
e. Coarse shredding blade. The 5 cutting teeth identify this blade. This
blade is installed in the unit and is used with the coarse slicing blade to
make spiral fries.
** The shredding blades must be used with a slicing blade.
*** The slicer pin weldment is always used except for making Saratoga Swirls
2. Changing blades in the slicer.
a. The slicing blade is secured with flange nuts and the shredding blade is secured by
wing nuts.
b. To change the blades, simply remove the nuts, remove the previous
used blade, install the next blade and secure with the wing nuts.
REMEMBER: The slicing blade is always the horizontal blade and the
shredding blade is vertical. Installation of the blades in any other manner will result
in the unit being non-functional. See figure #1 for reference.

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3. Using the Gold Medal Spiral Slicer.
Adjust the stop collar to allow the drive plate pins to come close but not touch the cutting
blades.
For Saratoga Swirls
Remove the shredding blade and slicer pin weldment. The slicing blade must be
positioned to the high side of the blade mounting holes for proper cutting of Saratoga
Swirls. If the Saratoga Swirls are not loading onto the skewer properly, check the slicing
blade mounting and adjust it to its maximum height. The thin or medium slicing blades
are recommended when making Saratoga Swirls. CAUTION: Be sure the adjustable set
collar is positioned to prevent the drive plate from engaging the cutting blade.
a. Cut about a ½ inch piece of the potato from one or both ends.
b. Insert wood skewer into potato until it protrudes from opposite end of potato
about ½ inch.
c. Feed the long, empty portion of the skewer through the open slot next to the
cutting blade.
d. Place the short, half-inch end of the skewer protruding from the potato into the
hole in the drive plate and firmly seat the potato onto the spikes of the drive
plate.
e. Move the potato and drive assembly toward the blades.
f. Start rotating the crank arm of the manual slicer in a clockwise manner or press
the two red buttons on the motorized slicer.
g. Advance the potato towards the blade until it is fully engaged with the slicing
blade.
h. Firmly push and/or crank until the drive assembly reaches the set collar. This
should leave a small slice of potato on the drive plate.
Adjustable Set
Collar

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For all other applications
a. Cut about a 1/ 2 inch piece of the potato from each end.
b. Firmly seat the potato ( or other vegetable ) on the drive plate.
c. Move the potato and drive assembly toward the blades.
d. Insert the center pin in to the potato. !! Do not bury the center pin,
shredding blade or cutting blade into the potato. This will result in
poor performance!!
e. Start rotating the crank arm in a clockwise manner or start the motor.
f. Slowly advance the crank arm, or power unit until the potato is fully
engaged in the blade system being used.
g. Firmly push and crank until potato is fully used.
4. *Gold Medal Spiral Slicer tips.*
a. Always make sure the blades are firmly seated on the machine.
b. Make sure any wing nuts that hold on the slicing blades are vertical.
c. Do not push too hard. Push with a steady motion letting the machine and blades do
the work.
5. Mounting Instructions For the Gold Medal Spiral Slicer
The Gold Medal 5280 and 5280M Spiral Slicers are capable of being mounted
three different ways.
a. Suction cup mounting:
Both models 5280 and 5280M are supplied with suction cups. This
enables the units to be mounted to any smooth unpolished surface.
b. Semi-permanent mounting plate:
The semi-permanent mounting angle comes attached to your slicer
with two clamping knobs. To use this mounting system, remove the
suction cups from the bottom of the unit, bolt the mounting angle
to the the unit will be used on, and then reattach the unit to the mounting
angle with the clamping knobs. See figure #2.
c. Permanent mounting:
Both models 5280 and 5280M can be permanently mounted to any surface.
*Caution: Permanent mounting of this machine may be in violation of health codes
in your area and is not recommended. Check with your local health department
before mounting.

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Cleaning Instructions
5280
1. Disassemble unit
2. Clean as needed
3. Reassemble unit
5280M (Motorized)
1. Unplug unit
2. Remove large wing nuts and carefully remove slides
3. Clean power unit with damp cloth
4. Clean base pan as needed
5. Reassemble unit.

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