Berkel Kitchen Utensil X13 User Manual

OWNER/OPERATOR  
MANUAL  
MODELS  
X13 & X13A  
SLICERS  
NOTICIAIMPORTANTE  
IMPORTANTNOTICE  
Este manual contiene importantes instrucciones  
de seguridad que deben ser seguidas el pie de la  
letra cuando utilice esta maquina.  
This manual contains Important Safety  
Instructions which must be strictly  
followed when using this equipment.  
 
TABLE OF CONTENTS  
Page  
GeneralSafetyInstructions ...................................................................................................................... 2  
EquipmentDescription ............................................................................................................................ 4  
IntendedUsesandCharacteristics........................................................................................................... 6  
UnpackingandInstallation ...................................................................................................................... 6  
Operation ............................................................................................................................................... 7  
CleaningandSanitizing ............................................................................................................................ 8  
Sharpening ...........................................................................................................................................10  
RepairParts/RepairService ..................................................................................................................11  
Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................................................11  
Specifications .......................................................................................................................................12  
OptionalAccessories ............................................................................................................................13  
Warranty ..............................................................................................................................................14  
The Berkel Company • World’s Leading Manufacturer of Slicers and Food Processing Equipment  
BERKEL COMPANY  
4406TechnologyDrive·SouthBend,Indiana46628-9770  
574/232-8222·Fax888/888-2838  
(800)348-0251  
Form No. OMGX-0206N  
Printed in USA  
Berkel Company  
Part No. 3175-00942  
 
PELIGRO  
CUCHILLAFILOSA  
para evitar serios accidentes a su  
persona siga las instrucciones de este  
manual y  
1.  
NUNCA utlice esta mçquina sin previa instrucciùn y autorizaciùn de su  
supervisor.  
2.  
3.  
LA MçQUINA DEBE apoyarse sobre un nivel solido y plano.  
LOS PROTECTORES deben colocarse ANTES de enchufar y operar la  
mçquina.  
4.  
5.  
SIEMPRE utilice el enchufe original proveido por el fabricante.  
SIEMPRE utilice el utensillo para empujar la  
comida - nunca su mano.  
6.  
7.  
NUNCA TOQUE LA CUCHILLA CON  
LA MANO.  
MANTENGA manos, brazos, cabello y  
ropa suelta LEJOS de toda parte en movimiento  
de la mçquina.  
8.  
9.  
EN CASO DE QUE LA MÇQUINA SE TRABE,  
apague y desconecte ANTES de sacar lo que la obstruye.  
APAGUE Y DESCONECTE LA MçQUINA antes de limpiar,  
sanitizar,oarreglar.  
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 illegibles, llame al fabricante o a su  
representante de service Berkel para que lo reemplace sin cargo.  
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WARNING  
SHARP KNIFE BLADE  
to avoid serious personal injury  
follow all the instructions in this manual  
and  
1.  
NEVER touch this machine without training and authorization by your  
supervisor.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
5.  
6.  
7.  
MACHINE MUST BE on solid level support.  
GUARDS MUST BE in place before plugging in and turning on machine.  
ALWAYS use three pronged plug provided.  
ALWAYS use food pusher not your hand.  
NEVER TOUCH ROTATING KNIFE.  
KEEP hands, arms, hair and loose clothing  
clear of all moving parts.  
8.  
9.  
SHOULD MACHINE JAM, turn off and unplug  
before removing obstruction.  
TURN OFF AND UNPLUG machine from power source before cleaning,  
sanitizingorservicing.  
10. USE ONLY the attachments provided by the manufacturer.  
11. SHOULD any warning label on a machine come off or become unreadable,  
contact the manufacturer or your Designated Berkel Service Location for a free  
replacement.  
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EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION  
Pusher  
Slide Bar  
Pusher  
Handle  
ON/OFF  
Switch (and speed/stroke  
selection on X13A)  
ProductTable  
Handle  
Thickness  
Control Knob  
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EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION  
Center Plate  
Center Plate  
Locking Knob  
Pusher  
Gauge Plate  
Product Table  
Locking Knob  
Center Plate  
Mounting Stud  
SupportArm  
Automatic  
Engage Knob  
(X13A only)  
ProductTable  
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Intended Uses and Characteristics  
Intended Uses  
The model X13 and X13A slicers are designed for cutting the following types of products:  
Meat (without bones)  
Cheese  
Vegetables  
The following types of items are NOT suitable for slicing on the Model X13 or X13A slicers:  
Non-food products  
Frozen foods  
Bone in products  
Special Features/Characteristics  
Reduced seams and joints for better sanitation  
Gauge plate interlock for aid in cleaning  
Left hand thickness adjustment for easier cleaning and better user interface  
Kick stand for cleaning under the slicer  
3 slicing speeds (automatic only)  
3 slicing stroke lengths (automatic only)  
Automatic return to home at the end of the cutting cycle (automatic only)  
Unpacking and Installation  
Note: Immediately after unpacking, check the slicer for shipping damage. If the equipment is  
found to be damaged, save everything! Notify the carrier within 5 days of delivery.  
1. Carefully remove the cardboard carton from around the slicer.  
2. Slide the product table off the guage plate. It is in the cardboard box on the gauge plate.  
3. Get assistance from another individual and place the slicer on a solid, level surface that is free of any  
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 using the red product table locking knob.  
WARNING  
To eliminate a potential shock hazard, a properly grounded outlet using the three-pronged plug provided  
must power this unit. Before plugging the slicer in, check your outlet voltage to be sure it complies with the  
voltage specified on the serial number plate on the slicer.  
Note: The model/serial number plate is located on the back of the slicer.  
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Operation  
General  
1. Check to see that the center plate and product table are in place on the slicer and the gauge plate is  
completely closed. The holes in the bottom of the center plate fit over the bottom mounting studs in the  
ring guard and the center plate locking knob at the top of the center plate fits over the top edge of the  
ring guard. The product table slides completely onto the support arm and is secured with the red  
product table locking 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 engage knob on the right side of the table  
support arm is pushed in, towards the left.  
3. Plug the slicer in. The pilot light, between the start and stop buttons will illuminate.  
4. Push the green ON button and the slicer blade will start to turn. Press the red STOP button to stop the  
knife.  
Automatic Operation  
5. If you have an automatic slicer, with the slicer stopped, pull the automatic engage knob fully out on the  
right side of the machine. This will put the slicer in the automatic mode.  
6. Push the speed selection button to change 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 (high speed)  
7. Pushing the stroke length selection button changes the length of the stroke. This allows smaller products  
to be sliced quicker, without the table moving any faster. Make sure the stroke length is longer than the  
width of the product.  
One illuminated LED indicates 1/3 of the total possible stroke length  
Two illuminated LED’s indicates 2/3 total possible stroke length  
Three illuminated LED’s indicates full stroke length  
8. Press the green START button and the product table will slowly come to its forward position to find its  
home position. Once it gets back to the home position, then it will start to go back and forth at the  
preset speed and stroke length.  
9. Push the red STOP button and the table will complete its stroke and stop in the home position.  
10. As long as the slicer remains in the automatic mode it will remember its home position and always start  
right up when the green START button is pushed. It will always start slow and gradually 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 length settings will be  
remembered until power is disrupted from the slicer (i.e. disconnecting the power cord from the outlet).  
Once power is reconnected to the slicer, the default for automatic is slow speed and full stroke length.  
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Loading 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 against the front edge 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 pushing 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 holding  
the product. The fence is attached to the product table by placing the bottom  
of the fence underneath the table at a 45°angle and pushing it down against  
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°angle and set it against the edge of the  
product. Push the fence down to secure it to the product table. You can not  
release the fence by lifting 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  
pushing on the pusher handle. Only put your hands on the product table handle.  
Cleaning and Sanitizing  
The following cleaning procedures have been prepared with the grateful  
cooperation of Kay Chemical, an Ecolab company.  
Supplies:  
Dish Detergent such as KAY® Pot & Pan Detergent  
Sanitizer such as KAYQUAT® II  
Nonabrasive Pad  
Nylon Brush  
Cut-Resistant gloves  
Cloth wipes  
Procedure:  
CAUTION: Use extreme care when cleaning blade.  
1.  
Close the slicer thickness control knob.  
2. Turn the slicer off and unplug 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 engagement  
knob is in the manual position before pulling the product table to the front of the slicer.  
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4. Loosen the product table locking knob and remove the table. The product table cannot be re-  
moved unless it is fully forward and the index knob is completely closed.  
5. Remove the center plate by lifting the center plate locking 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 detergent solution. Remember to unscrew the red handle  
from the pusher on the product table when washing. The pusher arm should also be slid up and down  
on the shaft during washing, rinsing and sanitizing to ensure the total shaft is properly washed, rinsed  
and sanitized. The sharpener can be submerged in the hot detergent solution for cleaning.  
8.  
9.  
Rinse the product table, center plate, and sharpener in fresh hot potable water.  
Submerge the product table, center plate, and sharpener in sanitizer solution. Follow sanitizer  
manufacturer’s registered 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 gloves. Pre-scrape food from slicer  
11. Using fresh detergent 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 edge.  
12. Clean the backside of the knife with the fresh detergent solution, non-abrasive pad, nylon brush, and/  
or cloth wipes.  
13. Fold a cloth wipe that has been submerged in fresh detergent solution and work it between the knife  
guard, starting at the base of the ring guard. Carefully work the cloth around the knife, cleaning the  
edge of the knife, edge of the ring guard and edge of the gauge plate. Use extreme caution.  
14. Clean the rest of the slicer base and other components with the fresh detergent solution and a non-  
abrasive pad.  
15. Lift up the front of the slicer about 6 inches.Aspring 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 detergent solution.  
16. Using 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 registered label instructions for dilution and application.  
Remove cut-resistant gloves.  
18. Once the table surface under the slicer has been washed, rinsed and sanitized, lift the front edge 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. Plug in slicer. Place sharpener in proper storage location.  
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Sharpening  
Sharpen only when necessary. Too frequent or prolonged sharpening 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 knife after it has  
been cleaned. You cannot effectively sharpen a dirty knife.  
1. If it is an automatic slicer, make sure the engagement knob is in the manual  
position, by pushing in (to the left) the knob on the right 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 go, fully exposing the knife.  
5. Turn the slicer on and gently push the product table towards the knife just as if  
you were slicing product. Once both the sharpening and deburring 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 using the bottom clip. It can be  
cleaned in the sink and then stored in a drawer.  
8. After sharpening, clean the slicer as outlined on page 8.  
Repair Parts/Repair Service/Exploded Views  
Please contact your Designated 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  
4406Technology Drive  
South Bend, IN 46628  
Phone (574) 232-8222  
Fax (888) 888-2838  
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Troubleshooting  
Electrical Failure  
1. Is the pilot light illuminated? If not:  
Is the power cord completely plugged into the wall outlet?  
Check the power cord for cuts or breaks.  
Are you getting electricity from the wall outlet? Check by plugging in another piece of equipment  
with the same electrical requirements.  
2. Is the pilot light illuminated but blinking? If so, then push the stop button and then the start button. If the  
light is still blinking, then contact your nearest Designated Berkel Service Location. If you do not know  
your nearest Designated Berkel Service Location, then see page 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 Designated  
Berkel Service Location.  
Can’t remove product table  
1. Make sure the gauge plate is closed by turning 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.  
Note: The mechanism in the undercarriage should not be oiled or greased.  
Pusher is not sliding easily on the rod  
1. Check that the rod is clean and apply Berkel oil to the rod.  
Thickness Control Knob notAdvancing Gauge Plate  
1. Is the product table properly attached to the support arm? If not, then the gauge plate cannot be  
opened.  
2. If the correction of the above condition does not result in a functional slicer, call your nearest Designated  
Berkel Service Location.  
Knife not sharpening  
1. Are sharpening procedures being followed exactly as shown in this manual?  
2. Are sharpening stones clean? If not, then remove them from the assembly and clean them thoroughly  
with water and a stiff bristled brush. They are left hand threaded nuts.  
3. Are sharpening stones worn and not making contact with the knife? If so, then replace them.  
4. Is the knife clean? If coated with food fats, the sharpening stones won’t sharpen the knife. Clean the  
knife and stones.  
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Specifications  
Machine Dimensions:  
Width  
26-3/4” (680mm)  
30-1/2” (770mm)  
25-1/4” (640mm)  
13” (330mm)  
Length  
Height  
Diameter of Knife:  
Slice Thickness:  
Slicing Speed (automatic):  
Low  
0 to 1-5/16” (33mm)  
20 slices per minute  
40 slices per minute  
60 slices per minute  
Medium  
High  
Stroke Length (automatic):  
Short  
5 inches  
9 inches  
13 inches  
Medium  
Full  
Slicing Capacity:  
Square  
7-1/2” x 7-1/2” (190mm x 190mm)  
8-1/2” (220mm)  
Round  
Rectangle  
10-1/2” x 6-3/4” (265mm x 170mm)  
Net Weight:  
Manual  
88 lbs.  
98 lbs.  
Automatic  
Shipping Weight:  
Manual  
118 lbs.  
Automatic  
128 lbs.  
Voltage/Amperage:  
115/60/1; 5.5 amps  
(208-230/60/1; 3.5 amps optional motor)  
1/2hp  
Horsepower:  
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OptionalAccessories  
VEGETABLE CHUTE (4975-00463)  
Avegetablechuteisavailablethatfitsontheproducttable. Thevegetablechuteisusedforquantityslicingof  
varioussizefruit,meatsorvegetables.  
SKEWER ASSEMBLY (4975-00464)  
Thefenceandproductskeweraredesignedtofitontheupperedgeoftheslicingtable.  
Theproductfenceandskewerassembliesareusedforuniformcrosscutontomatoes,onions,peppersand  
similarroundproducts.  
TRAYS  
SLAW TRAY (3875-00241)  
Theslawtrayisadeeptraytoreceivealargequantityofproductandretainthejuices.  
JUICE CUP (3875-00242)  
Thejuicecupisdesignedtofitontothebacklipatthereceivingareaoftheslicerwhereitwillcatchthejuice  
(tomatoes,forexample)whileallowingtheproducttodropfreelyonthereceivingarea.  
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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 SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF  
MERCHANTABILITY OR EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FIT-  
NESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.  
Berkel’s obligation and liability under this warranty is expressly limited to repairing or replac-  
ing equipment that proves to be defective in material or workmanship within the applicable  
warranty period. Berkel or a Designated Berkel Service Location will perform all repairs  
pursuant to this warranty. Berkel expressly excludes responsibility for incidental or conse-  
quential damages to buyer or any third party, including, without limitation, damages arising  
from personal injuries, lost profits, loss of business opportunity, loss of property, economic  
losses, or statutory or exemplary damages, whether in negligence, warranty, strict liability or  
otherwise.  
This warranty does not apply to: periodic maintenance of equipment including 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 given only to the first purchaser from a BerkelAuthorized Channel of  
Distribution. No warranty is given to subsequent transferees.  
The foregoing 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 obligation 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.  
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