Metos BETA BN 300 User manual

SLICING MACHINE
BETA BN 300
Installation and Operation Manual
S/N: Rev.: 2.0

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Dear Customer,
Congratulations on deciding to choose a Metos appliance for your kitchen activities. You
made an excellent choice. We will do our best to make you a satisfied Metos customer
like thousands of customers we have around the world.
Please read this manual carefully. You will learn correct, safe and efficient working meth-
ods in order to get the best possible benefit from the appliance. The instructions and hints
in this manual will give you a quick and easy start, and you will soon note how nice it is
to use the Metos equipment.
All rights are reserved for technical changes.
You will find the main technical data on therating plate fixed to theequipment. When you
need service or technical help, please let us know the serial number shown on the rating
plate. This will make it easier to provide you with correct service.
For your convenience, space is provided below for you to record your local Metos service
contact information.
METOS TEAM
Metos service phone number:...............................................................................................
Contact person:....................................................................................................................

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1. General .......................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Symbols used in the manual .......................................................................................... 1
1.2 Symbols used on the appliance ...................................................................................... 1
1.3 Checking the relation of the appliance and the manual ................................................. 1
2. Safety .............................................................................................................. 2
2.1 Safe use of the appliance ............................................................................................... 2
3. Functional description .................................................................................. 3
3.1 Application of the appliance .......................................................................................... 3
4. Operation instructions ................................................................................. 4
4.1 Installation ..................................................................................................................... 4
4.2 Operation procedures ..................................................................................................... 4
4.3 After use ........................................................................................................................ 5
4.3.1 Maintenance and cleaning .................................................................................... 5
4.3.2 Sharpening ............................................................................................................. 5
6. Technical specifications .............................................................................. 19

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General
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1. General
Carefully read the instructions in this manual as they contain important information re-
garding proper, efficient and safe installation, use and maintenance of the appliance.
Keep this manual in a safe place for eventual use by other operators of the appliance.
The installation of this appliance must be carried out in accordance with the manufactur-
er’s instructions and following local regulations. The connection of the appliance to the
electric and water supply must be carried out by qualified persons only.
Persons using this appliance should be specifically trained in its operation.
Switch off the appliance in the case of failure or malfunction. The periodical function
checks requested in the manual must be carried out according to the instructions. Have the
appliance serviced by a technically qualified person authorized by the manufacturer and
using original spare parts.
Not complying with the above may put the safety of the appliance in danger.
1.1 Symbols used in the manual
This symbol informs about a situation where a safety risk might be at hand.Given instruc-
tions are mandatory in order to prevent injury.
This symbol informs about the right way to perform in order to prevent bad results, appli-
ance damages or hazardous situations.
This symbol informs about recommendations and hints that help to get the best perform-
ance out of the appliance.
1.2 Symbols used on the appliance
This symbol on a part informs about electrical terminals behind the part. The removal of
the part must be carried out by qualified persons only.
1.3 Checking the relation of the appliance and the manual
The rating plate of the appliance indicates the serial number of the appliance. If the man-
uals are missing, it is possible to order new ones from the manufacturer or the local rep-
resentative. When ordering new manuals it is essential to quote the serial number shown
on the rating plate.

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Safety
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2. Safety
2.1 Safe use of the appliance
All operators involved in the present machine use, in installation, maintenance and serv-
icing, must be skilled enough and must read this use manual carefully.
It is important that not qualified persons or children do not use, even by chance, this ma-
chine.
An operator must take care of cutting and electric danger: the machine has a sharp blade
driven by electric motor.
The place of work must be cleaned and tided up; do not place knives, rags or other things
under the machine base.
Machine noise is, in every phase of its use, lower than 70 dB.
Anyone who uses this machine must wear close-fitting and clean dresses according to hy-
gienic rules.
When blade maintenance and cleaning are carried out, it is important to use wrist protec-
tion gloves.
Machine has safety devices: blade ring-guard safeguards blade rim along all the circle
part which is notused to cut; food-pusher, platform guard, thumb protection, knob restrict
contact risk with blade near the cutting area.
All voltaged parts are insulated.
NVR breaker (for machines with CE approval only) when operated it turns the machine
off. It does not allow unintentional starting when normal electric feeding is put back after
a breaking off.
Daily check before starting work, or after a maintenance intervention that all safety devic-
es are working right. Periodically check feeding cable integrity.
In case of danger switch off the machine by acting on the switch and disconnect plug.
Periodically check feeding cable integrity.
It is forbidden taking off, changing or making useless safety devices.

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Functional description
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3. Functional description
3.1 Application of the appliance
The Metos Beta slicing machine is used for slicing of cold cuts, sausages, cheese and both
raw and cooked meat. The machine meets different international safety requirements. The
use of the machine is safe when the below instructions, drawings and schemes are fol-
lowed.
Stuffing the machine by force as well as all use contrary to these instructions is strictly
prohibited.

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Operation instructions
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4. Operation instructions
4.1 Installation
Place the machine on a level and steady worktop which is bigger in surface than the ma-
chine.Always move the machineby liftingfrom the bottom. The machine should be fitted
in a place where it is easy to operate and maintain. The machine should also be installed
in a dry place, away from all heat sources. The machine must be connected only to a
earthed power supply, making sure that the voltage rating is in accordance with the rating
on the machine’s ID-plate. Turn on the machine by turning the control switch. Check that
the blade is rotating counterclockwise.
4.2 Operation procedures
Check that all safety devices function and the blade covering is on its place.
Place the product on the sled and the adjustable arm in place. Turn the slice thickness con-
trol knob (E) to the desired position. Turn on the machine. Push the sled from the handle
to guide the product towards the cutting blade.
After slicing turn off the machine by turning the control switch counterclockwise and the
slice thickness control knob in the 0 position.

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4.3 After use
4.3.1 Maintenance and cleaning
Always be sure before cleaning that the machine is switched off and that the power plug
is out of the wall socket.
Never use abrasive or poisonous detergents such as sodium carbonate (soda) or chlorine.
Avoid showering the machine either with water or steam.
Before taking theappliance in use it should be thoroughly cleaned witha neutral detergent
and dried with cloth.
The machine should be cleaned at least once a day with a damp cloth and a mild, disin-
fecting detergent.
When cleaning the blade, check that all the safety devices are in place and the slice thick-
ness control knob in the 0 position. A worn blade must be replaced when the distance be-
tween the blace and its covering exceeds 6 mm. The blade can only be replaced by an
authorized mechanic. The sled and the blade covering can be taken off for cleaning by un-
screwing the locking screws.
Use vaseline to lubricate the moving parts, never use cooking oil.
The machine must be serviced at least once a year by an authorized mechanic and also
preferably when it is being repaired.
4.3.2 Sharpening
Sharpen the blade only after cleaning it.
Switch off the machine and turn the regulator knob placing it on thickness 18. Fit the
sharpener to the regulator plate by inserting its pin in the corresponding hole and fix it by
screwing the knob.
Place the regulator knob on thickness 14 and drive the breaker to start sharpening for
about 30 seconds. Finish by placing the regulator knob on thickness 22 for about 2 sec-
onds.
Machine Parts
A Locking screw for the blade
B Sharpener (N.B. Fixed model in picture)
CSled
D Adjustable arm
E Slice thickness control knob
F Control switch
GBlade
H Blade covering
I Mounting screw for the sled

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Switch offthe machineand place the regulator knob back on thickness 18 and take off the
sharpener. Place the regulator knob on thickness 0 and clean thoroughly the blade and the
machine.

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Technical specifications
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6. Technical specifications

Connection diagram

=BETA BN 300
Item Model Specification
Blade diameter 300 mm
Motor, HP 0.35 MF
Electrical connection 230V, 1~, 50 Hz
Slice thickness 0-30 mm
Capacity 285x220 mm
Weight, gross 34
Weight, net 32
Package measurements 630x800x580 mm