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Berkel X13-PLUS Owner's/Operator's Manual

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NOTICIA IMPORTANTE
Este manual contiene importantes instrucciones
de seguridad que deben ser seguidas el pie de la
letra cuando utilice esta maquina.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
This manual contains Important Safety
Instructions which must be strictly
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F35289 (November 2012)

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  • Page 1 X13-PLUS & X13A-PLUS licers NOTICIA IMPORTANTE IMPORTANT NOTICE Este manual contiene importantes instrucciones This manual contains Important Safety de seguridad que deben ser seguidas el pie de la Instructions which must be strictly letra cuando utilice esta maquina.
  • Page 2 Berkel’s slicers are designed to slice meat and other food products safely and ­ e fficiently.­However,­unless­the­operator­is­properly­trained­and­supervised,­ there­is­the­possibility­of­a­serious­injury.­It­is­the­responsibility­of­the­owner­ to­ensure­that­this­slicer­is­used­properly­and­safely,­strictly­following­the­ ­ i nstructions­contained­in­this­manual­and­any­requirements­of­local­law. No­one­should­use­or­service­this­slicer­without­proper­training­and­supervi­ - sion.­All­operators­should­be­thoroughly­familiar­with­the­procedures­con- tained­in­this­manual.­Even­so,­Berkel­cannot­anticipate­every­circumstance­or­ environment­in­which­its­slicers­will­be­used.­You,­the­owner­and/or­operator,­ must­remain­alert­to­the­hazards­posed­by­the­function­of­a­slicer—particu- larly­the­sharp­rotating­blade­and­moving­table.­No­one­uner­18­years­of­age­ should­operate­this­equipment.­If­you­are­uncertain­about­a­particular­task,­ask­ your­supervisor. This­manual­contains­a­number­of­safe­practices­in­the­General­Safety­Instruc- tion­Section.­Additional­warnings­are­placed­throughout­this­manual.­WARN- INGS RELATED TO YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY ARE INDICATED WARNING If­any­warning­label,­wall­chart­or­manual­becomes­misplaced,­damaged­or­...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Cleaning­and­Sanitizing­..........................8 Sharpening­ ..............................10 Repair­Parts/Repair­Service­........................10 Troubleshooting­............................11 Specifications­ ............................. 12 Optional­Accessories­..........................13 Warranty­..............................14 The Berkel Company • World’s Leading Manufacturer of Slicers and Food Processing Equipment erkel ompany 2006­Northwestern­Parkway­•­Louisville,­KY­40201 Phone:­800-348-0251­•­Fax­888-888-2838 www.berkelequipment.com Printed in USA Berkel Company...

  • Page 4: General­safety­instructions

    7.­ MANTENGA­manos,­brazos,­cabello­y ­ ropa­suelta­LEJOS­de­toda­parte­en­movimiento ­ de­la­mçquina. 8.­ EN­CASO­DE­QUE­LA­MÇQUINA­SE­TRABE, ­ apague­y­desconecte­ANTES­de­sacar­lo­que­la­obstruye. 9.­ APAGUE­Y­DESCONECTE­LA­MçQUINA­antes­de­limpiar, ­ sanitizar,­o­arreglar. 10.­ UTILIZE­UNICAMENTE­los­repuestos­provistos­por­el­fabricante. 11.­ EN­CASO­de­que­los­membretes­de­‘PELIGRO’­se­desprendan ­ de­la­mçquina­o­sean­illegibles,­llame­al­fabricante­o­a­su ­ representante­de­service­Berkel­para­que­lo­reemplace­sin­cargo. 2 • X13-PLUS & X13A-PLUS o 2 • X13 & X13A o wner peraTor anUal wner peraTor anUal...
  • Page 5 6.­ NEVER­TOUCH­ROTATING­KNIFE. 7.­ KEEP­hands,­arms,­hair­and­loose­clothing ­ clear­of­all­moving­parts. 8.­ SHOULD­MACHINE­JAM,­turn­off­and­unplug ­ before­removing­obstruction. 9.­ TURN­OFF­AND­UNPLUG­machine­from­power­source­before­cleaning, ­ sanitizing­or­servicing. 10.­ USE­ONLY­the­attachments­provided­by­the­manufacturer. 11.­ SHOULD­any­warning­label­on­a­machine­come­off­or­become­unreadable,­ ­ contact­the­manufacturer­or­your­Designated­Berkel­Service­Location­for­a­free­ ­ replacement. X13-PLUS & X13A-PLUS o • 3 X13 & X13A o • 3 wner peraTor anUal wner peraTor anUal...

  • Page 6: Equipment­description

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  • Page 7 X13-PLUS & X13A-PLUS o • 5 wner peraTor anUal...

  • Page 8: Intended Uses And Characteristics

    Notify the carrier within 5 days of delivery. 1.­ Carefully­remove­the­cardboard­carton­from­around­the­slicer. 2.­ Slide­the­product­table­off­the­gauge­plate.­It­is­in­the­cardboard­box­on­the­gauge­plate. 3.­ Get­assistance­from­another­individual­and­place­the­slicer­on­a­solid,­level­surface­that­is­free­of­ any­obstructions. 4.­ Make­sure­to­unpack­the­sharpener,­fence­and­brush.­They­are­located­in­pockets­in­the­cardboard­ base. 5.­ Slide­the­product­table­onto­the­support­arm­and­secure­using­the­red­product­table­locking­knob. ­­­­­WARNING To­eliminate­a­potential­shock­hazard,­a­properly­grounded­outlet­using­the­three-pronged­plug­ provided­must­power­this­unit.­Before­plugging­the­slicer­in,­check­your­outlet­voltage­to­be­sure­it­ complies­with­the­voltage­specified­on­the­serial­number­plate­on­the­slicer. Note:­The­model/serial­number­plate­is­located­on­the­back­of­the­slicer. 6 • X13-PLUS & X13A-PLUS o wner peraTor anUal...

  • Page 9: Operation

    Three­illuminated­LED’s­indicates­60­slices­per­minute­(high­speed) 7.­ Pushing­the­stroke­length­selection­button­changes­the­length­of­the­stroke.­This­allows­smaller­ products­to­be­sliced­quicker,­without­the­table­moving­any­faster.­Make­sure­the­stroke­length­is­ longer­than­the­width­of­the­product. ­ ­ One­illuminated­LED­indicates­1/3­of­the­total­possible­stroke­length ­ ­ Two­illuminated­LED’s­indicates­2/3­total­possible­stroke­length ­ ­ Three­illuminated­LED’s­indicates­full­stroke­length 8.­ Press­the­green­START­button­and­the­product­table­will­slowly­come­to­its­forward­position­to­find­ its­home­position.­Once­it­gets­back­to­the­home­position,­then­it­will­start­to­go­back­and­forth­at­ the­preset­speed­and­stroke­length. 9.­ Push­the­red­STOP­button­and­the­table­will­complete­its­stroke­and­stop­in­the­home­position. 10.­ As­long­as­the­slicer­remains­in­the­automatic­mode­it­will­remember­its­home­position­and­always­ start­right­up­when­the­green­START­button­is­pushed.­It­will­always­start­slow­and­gradually­build­ up­to­its­full­speed.­This­is­the­“soft­start”­feature. 11.­ Each­time­you­take­the­slicer­out­of­the­automatic­mode,­and­then­back­into­the­automatic­mode,­it­ will­always­find­its­home­position­before­it­starts­to­run­(as­indicated­in­step­#8). 12.­Each­time­you­activate­the­slicer­into­automatic­mode,­the­last­speed­and­stroke­length­settings­will­ be­remembered­until­power­is­disrupted­from­the­slicer­(i.e.­disconnecting­the­power­cord­from­ the­outlet).­Once­power­is­reconnected­to­the­slicer,­the­default­for­automatic­is­slow­speed­and­full­ stroke­length. X13-PLUS & X13A-PLUS o • 7 wner peraTor anUal...

  • Page 10: Cleaning And Sanitizing

    5.­ Remove­the­center­plate­by­lifting­the­center­plate­locking­knob­at­the­top­of­the­center­plate­and­lift­ from­the­slicer. 6.­ Pre-scrape­food­from­removable­product­table­and­center­plate. 7.­ Wash­center­plate,­product­table,­red­handle,­pusher,­pusher­arm,­and­slide­rod­in­hot­detergent­solution.­ The­sharpener­can­be­submerged­in­the­hot­detergent­solution­for­cleaning. 8.­ Rinse­the­center­plate,­product­table,­red­handle,­pusher,­pusher­arm,­slide­rod,­and­sharpener­in­fresh,­ hot,­potable­water. 9.­ Submerge­the­center­plate,­product­table,­red­handle,­pusher,­pusher­arm,­slide­rod,­and­sharpener­in­ sanitizer­solution.­Set­parts­to­the­side­on­a­sanitized­surface­and­allow­to­air­dry. 8 • X13-PLUS & X13A-PLUS o wner peraTor anUal...
  • Page 11 14.­ Clean­the­rest­of­the­slicer­base­and­other­components­with­the­fresh­detergent­solution­and­a­non- abrasive­pad. 15.­ Lift­up­the­front­of­the­slicer­about­6­inches.­A­spring­loaded­kick­stand­will­drop­down­to­the­table­ surface­and­hold­the­front­of­the­slicer­up.­This­will­allow­you­to­pre-scrape­food­and­clean­the­table­ surface­under­the­slicer­with­fresh­detergent­solution. 16.­ Using­a­fresh­cloth­wipe,­rinse­slicer­and­area­under­slicer­with­fresh­hot­potable­water. 17.­ Spray­slicer­and­area­under­slicer­with­fresh­sanitizer­solution­from­a­sanitizer­spray­bottle­and­allow­to­ air­dry.­Remove­cut-resistant­gloves. 18.­ Once­the­table­surface­under­the­slicer­has­been­washed,­rinsed­and­sanitized,­lift­the­front­edge­of­the­ slicer­and­push­the­kick­stand­back­under­the­slicer.­Slowly­lower­the­slicer­back­to­the­table. 19.­ Slide­the­pusher­arm­onto­the­slide­rod­and­reassemble­the­pusher­to­the­pusher­arm­using­the­red­ handle.­Reassemble­the­slide­rod­to­the­product­table.­Reinstall­the­center­plate­and­the­product­table­to­ the­slicer.­After­assembly,­spray­with­sanitizer­solution­and­allow­to­air­dry. 20.­ Plug­in­slicer.­Place­sharpener­in­proper­storage­location. Gasket Inspection: The­recommended­interval­between­inspections­shall­not­exceed­six­months. The­inspection­must­be­made­by­the­manufacture­or­an­authorized­service­agent. ­­­­­WARNING The­slicer­must­be­removed­from­service­until­repaired­by­the­manufacture­or­an­authorized­service­ agent­if­any­gasket­or­seal­is­found­to­be­damaged­or­missing. X13-PLUS & X13A-PLUS o • 9 wner peraTor anUal...

  • Page 12: Sharpening

    6.­ Turn­off­the­slicer­and­close­the­thickness­control­knob. 7.­ Unclip­the­sharpener­from­the­product­table­using­the­bottom­clip.­It­can­be­ cleaned­in­the­sink­and­then­stored­in­a­drawer. 8.­ After­sharpening,­clean­and­sanitize­the­slicer­as­outlined­on­page­8. Repair Parts/Repair Service/Exploded Views Please­contact­Hobart­Service­or­your­designated­Berkel­Service­Location­(DBSL)­for­any­repair­ parts/repair­service­required­on­your­Berkel­slicer.­For­the­nearest­Hobart­service­office,­please­visit­ www.hobartservice.com­and­then­click­on­“locate­an­office”.­­Then­either­enter­your­ZIP­CODE­or­ select­a­state­to­find­the­closest­location.­Or­you­can­also­visit­www.berkelequipment.com and click on the­“Service­tab”.­Then­enter­your­ZIP­CODE­­to­be­shown­the­closest­Hobart­or­Berkel­DBSL­service­ locations.­Other­product­information­such­as­Parts­Catalogs­and­Instruction/Operator­Manuals­are­also­ available­on­the­www.berkelequipment.com­website.­Click­on­the­“Resource­Center­tab”,­­and­then­click­ on­the­information­category­you­want­to­read­or­download.­Be­sure­to­enter­your­product­model­number. Additional­information­may­be­obtained­from: Berkel Company 2006­Northwestern­Parkway Louisville,­KY­40201 Phone:­800-348-0251 Fax:­888-888-2838 www.berkelequipment.com 10 • X13-PLUS & X13A-PLUS o wner peraTor anUal...

  • Page 13: Troubleshooting

    Pusher is not sliding easily on the rod 1.­ Check­that­the­rod­is­clean­and­apply­Berkel­oil­to­the­rod. Thickness Control Knob not Advancing Gauge Plate 1.­ Is­the­product­table­properly­attached­to­the­support­arm?­If­not,­then­the­gauge­plate­cannot­be­opened. 2.­ If­the­correction­of­the­above­condition­does­not­result­in­a­functional­slicer,­then contact your nearest Hobart­Service­location­or­Designated­Berkel­Service­location.­ Knife not sharpening 1.­ Are­sharpening­procedures­being­followed­exactly­as­shown­in­this­manual? 2.­ Are­sharpening­stones­clean?­If­not,­then­remove­them­from­the­assembly­and­clean­them­thoroughly­with­ water­and­a­stiff­bristled­brush.­They­are­left­hand­threaded­nuts. 3.­ Are­sharpening­stones­worn­and­not­making­contact­with­the­knife?­If­so,­then­replace­them. 4.­ Is­the­knife­clean?­If­coated­with­food­fats,­the­sharpening­stones­won’t­sharpen­the­knife.­Clean­the­knife­ and­stones. X13-PLUS & X13A-PLUS o • 11 wner peraTor anUal...

  • Page 14: Specifications

    Short­ 5­inches Medium 9 inches Full­ 13­inches Slicing Capacity: Square­ 7-1/2"­x­7-1/2"­(190mm­x­190mm) Round­ 8-1/2"­(220mm) Rectangle­ 10-1/2"­x­6-3/4"­(265mm­x­170mm) Net Weight: Manual­ 88­lbs. Automatic­ 98­lbs. Shipping Weight: Manual­ 118­lbs. Automatic­ 128­lbs. Voltage/Amperage:­ 115/60/1;­5.5­amps Horsepower:­ 1/2hp 12 • X13-PLUS & X13A-PLUS o wner peraTor anUal...

  • Page 15: Optional Accessories

    Optional Accessories (4975-00463) egeTaBle hUTe A­vegetable­chute­is­available­that­fits­on­the­product­table.­The­vegetable­chute­is­used­for­quantity­ ­ s licing­of­various­size­fruit,­meats­or­vegetables. rays (3875-00241) The­slaw­tray­is­a­deep­tray­to­receive­a­large­quantity­of­product­and­retain­the­juices. X13-PLUS & X13A-PLUS o • 13 wner peraTor anUal...

  • Page 16: Warranty

    Warranty Effective:­February­14,­2002 Berkel­Company­(“Berkel”)­warrants­to­the­Buyer­of­new­equipment­that­said­equipment,­ when­installed­in­accordance­with­our­instructions­and­subjected­to­normal­use,­is­free­from­ defects­in­material­or­workmanship­for­a­period­of­one­(1)­year­from­the­date­of­sale. BERKEL SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Berkel’s­obligation­and­liability­under­this­warranty­is­expressly­limited­to­repairing­or­replac- ing­equipment­that­proves­to­be­defective­in­material­or­workmanship­within­the­applicable­ warranty­period.­Berkel­or­a­Designated­Berkel­Service­Location­will­perform­all­repairs­ ­ p ursuant­to­this­warranty.­Berkel­expressly­excludes­responsibility­for­incidental­or­conse- quential­damages­to­buyer­or­any­third­party,­including,­without­limitation,­damages­arising­ from­personal­injuries,­lost­profits,­loss­of­business­opportunity,­loss­of­property,­economic­ losses,­or­statutory­or­exemplary­damages,­whether­in­negligence,­warranty,­strict­liability­or­ otherwise. This­warranty­does­not­apply­to:­periodic­maintenance­of­equipment­including­but­not­limited­ to­lubrication,­replacement­of­worn­blades,­knives,­stones,­knobs,­accessories,­and­miscella- neous­expendable­supply­items,­and­other­adjustments­required­due­to­installation­set-up­or­ normal­wear. These­warranties­are­given­only­to­the­first­purchaser­from­a­Berkel­Authorized­Channel­of­ Distribution.­No­warranty­is­given­to­subsequent­transferees.

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