Hobart CenterLine EDGE13A User manual

701 S. RIDGE AVENUE
TROY, OHIO 45373
937-332-3000
www.hobartcorp.com
FORM 45259 Rev. C (November 2019)
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
MODEL
EDGE13A ML-136348

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© HOBART, 2019
TABLE OF CONTENTS
GENERAL............................................................................................................................................. 3
INSTALLATION.................................................................................................................................... 3
Unpacking........................................................................................................................................ 3
Electrical .......................................................................................................................................... 4
OPERATION ........................................................................................................................................ 4
Safety .............................................................................................................................................. 4
Slicing .............................................................................................................................................. 4
CLEANING ........................................................................................................................................... 5
Cleaning And Sanitizing................................................................................................................... 5
Cleaning Surface and Parts....................................................................................................... 5
Cleaning Meat Grip and Product Tray ....................................................................................... 5
Cleaning Knife and Slice Deector ............................................................................................ 6
Cleaning Ring Guard ................................................................................................................. 6
Cleaning Sharpening Stone....................................................................................................... 6
Gasket Inspection (Fig. 9) ............................................................................................................... 7
MAINTENANCE................................................................................................................................... 8
Knife Sharpening ............................................................................................................................. 8
Lubrication ....................................................................................................................................... 8
TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................................................................................ 8
Service............................................................................................................................................. 8

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Installation, Operation and Care of
CENTERLINE BY HOBART AUTOMATIC SLICER
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
GENERAL
The Centerline by HobartAutomatic slicer is equipped with a 1/2Hp. motor. The slicer Knife is chrome-plated
forged carbon steel. The Slicer Base, Product Tray, Knife Cover, Ring Guard, and Gauge Plate are made
of smooth nish anodized cast aluminum for easy cleaning. The rear-mounted Meat Grip is hinged on a
rod with extension behind the Product Tray. The top-mounted knife Sharpener is removable for cleaning.
A cord and plug is furnished as standard equipment.
The slicer must be thoroughly cleaned, rinsed and sanitized after installation and before being used. Refer
to CLEANING on page 5.
INSTALLATION
UNPACKING
The slicer was inspected before leaving the factory. The carrier assumes full responsibility for safe delivery
upon acceptance of the shipment. Check for possible shipping damage immediately after receipt.
If the slicer is found to be damaged, complete the following steps:
1. Carrier must be notied within ve business days of receipt.
2. Carrier’s local terminal must be notied immediately upon discovery (note the time, date, and who
was spoken to), and follow up and conrm with written or electronic communication.
3. All original packing materials must be kept for inspection purposes.
4. The slicer cannot have been moved, installed,
or modied.
5. Notify Hobart customer care at [phone].
Prior to installing the slicer, test the electrical service
to make sure that it agrees with the specications on
the machine data plate. The data plate is located on
the right side of the slicer base.
The Product Tray is secured to the slicer by turning
the Knob (Fig. 2) below the Product Tray clockwise
until snug.
Mount the Sharpener on top of the slicer (Fig. 1)
by lowering it onto its post. The Sharpener can be
removed for cleaning.
The Slice Deector (Fig. 1) should already be mounted
below the knife.
SHARPENER (R) PRODUCT
TRAY (R)
KNIFE
COVER
KNOB (R) SLICE DEFLECTOR (R)
CARRIAGE
HANDLE
Fig. 1 (R) refers to removable part.

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ELECTRICAL
This machine comes with a three-prong grounding plug. The outlet to which this
plug is connected must be properly grounded. If the receptacle is not the proper grounding type,
contact an electrician.
ELECTRICAL DATA
Model Volts / Hertz / Phase Machine Amps
Minimum Circuit Ampacity
Maximum Protective Device
AMPS
EDGE13A 120 / 60 / 1 4.0 15
Compiled in accordance with the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70, latest edition.
OPERATION
SAFETY
SAFETY DEVICES INCORPORATED IN THIS
SLICER MUST BE INTHEIR CORRECT OPERATING
POSITION ANY TIME THE SLICER IS IN USE.
The Slicer features one speed, one stroke automatic
slicing.
The Knife Cover should already be secured in place
with the Knife Cover Knob on the left side tightened
clockwise (Fig. 1). The Ring Guard is not removable.
The Meat Grip (Fig. 4) helps secure product in position
and must be used when slicing short ends to keep your
hand(s) away from the knife.
When the slicer is not running, the Index Knob (Fig. 2)
must be turned fully clockwise so the Gauge Plate
covers the Knife edge.
Always UNPLUG the Power Cord before cleaning or
moving the Slicer.
Rotating knife. Unplug machine
power cord before cleaning, servicing or removing parts. Replace parts before use.
SLICING
With the Gauge Plate fully closed, pull the Product Tray forward until it stops. With the Meat Grip out of
the way, place the product to be sliced on the Product Tray. Set the Meat Grip against the product. Turn
the slicer on by pressing the Blade Power Switch ON (Fig. 2).
To operate slicer in automatic mode, change lever to automatic position at 9 o'clock. Turn the slicer on by
pressing the Blade Power Switch ON (Fig. 2), then press the Automatic Power Button ON (Fig. 2).
If the Meat Grip is not needed, store it out of the way by lifting it to the top of the Meat Grip Rod and
rotating it 270° behind the Product Tray. Allow it to rest on the small notch of the upper Product Tray slot.
NOTE: The OFF button can be pressed to stop the slicer. The Product Tray will stop moving immediately.
Adjust the Gauge Plate to obtain the desired slice thickness by turning the Index Knob (Fig. 2) to vary the
slice thickness from paper thin to 9/16" thick. Use the Carriage Handle (Fig. 2) to move the carriage back
and forth to slice.
SHARPENER
LEVER
PRODUCT
TRAY KNOB
INDEX KNOB
CARRIAGE
HANDLE
SUPPORT
ARM
PRODUCT
TRAY (R)
MEAT
GRIP ROD
GAUGE
PLATE
LEVER
BLADE
POWER
SWITCH
R
C
KNIFE
COVER (R)
AUTOMATIC
POWER SWITCH
Fig. 2 (R) refers to removable part.

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CLEANING
CLEANING AND SANITIZING
Thoroughly clean, rinse and sanitize the slicer after each day’s use or after being idle for an extended time.
The slicer knife is very sharp. Exercise extreme caution when working near the knife.
Unplug the machine power cord and turn index knob fully clockwise to close the
gauge plate before cleaning the slicer.
NOTE: Sanitizer concentrationshall complywith Section4-501.114, Manual and Mechanical Warewashing
Equipment, Chemical Sanitation – Temperature, pH, Concentration, and Hardness of the FDAFood Code.
If a chemical sanitizer other than chlorine, iodine, or quaternary ammonium is used, it shall be applied in
accordance with the EPA-registered label use instructions.
Cleaning Surface and Parts
Frequency: The slicer shall be cleaned and sanitized at intervals to comply with national, state and/or
local health codes.
Disassemble all removable slicer parts including Product Tray, Meat Grip, Meat Grip Rod, Slice Deector,
Knife Cover, Knife Cover Knob, and Sharpening Stone (See Fig. 1 and 2). Wash all surfaces of the machine
with warm soapy water, a towel and mild detergent.Also, wash surfaces where food or liquid can accumulate
or where there is frequent hand contact including handles, knobs and the control panel. Use generous
amounts of soapy water on the sharpener hardware and knife hub. Clean all removable parts with water,
a towel and mild detergent (refer to Page 7). Rinse with water and clean towel. Sanitize and let air dry.
• Excessive amounts of sanitizer and use of products not formulated for aluminum may void your
Hobart warranty.
• DO NOT wash any slicer components in a dishwasher.
• DO NOT hose down slicer or splash excessively with water.
• Use ONLY products formulated to be safe on stainless steel or aluminum.
• DO NOT exceed chemical manufacturer’s recommended concentrations for detergent or sanitizer.
• DO NOT clean any parts of the slicer with a steel pad.
Cleaning Meat Grip and Product Tray
Turn Index Knob fully clockwise until Gauge Plate is in closed position. Pull Product Tray to home position.
Unscrew knob on Product Tray and lift to remove (Fig. 3). Unscrew Meat Grip Knob in order to extract
Meat Grip Rod from the Product Tray (Fig. 4). Set aside rod and Meat Grip. Wash surface area, Product
Tray, Meat Grip and Meat Grip Rod with water, a towel and mild detergent. Rinse, sanitize and let air dry.
To replace the Product Tray, lower the tray onto the carriage and tighten the knob clockwise until snug.
Thread Meat Grip Rod into Product Tray extension and then insert into Meat Grip. Tighten rod clockwise
until snug.
Fig. 3 Fig. 4