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Model #: Model GC12BA Serial #: Model GC12B Instruction Manual for the Chefmate Slicer GC12B and GC12BA Models For Service on Your Slicer 1. Visit our website at www.globeslicers.com (select Service button) 2. Or...Call Globe service department at 937-297-7247 and ask for the contact information for your local service company Visit our website for information on additional products available from Globe.
Attention Owners and Operators Globe’s equipment is designed to provide safe and productive processing of food products as long as the equipment is used in accordance with the instructions in this manual and is properly maintained. Importantly, unless the operator is adequately trained and supervised, there is a possibility of serious injury. Owners of this equipment bear the responsibility to make certain that this equipment is used properly and safely, strictly following all the instructions contained in this manual and the requirements of local, state or federal law.
• BEFORE CLEANING, SHARPENING, SERVICING, OR REMOVING ANY PARTS, always turn slicer off, turn the slice thickness dial clockwise until it stops, remove food chute, and unplug power cord. • USE ONLY CHEFMATE SLICER ACCESSORIES properly installed. Page 5...
Installation UNPACKING 1. Unpack the slicer immediately after receipt. If the machine is found to be damaged, save the packaging material and contact the carrier within fi fteen (15) days of delivery. Immediately contact your source of the equipment. You have no recourse to damage after fi fteen (15) days. 2.
Installation THIS MACHINE IS PROVIDED 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. DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES CUT OR REMOVE THE THIRD GROUND PRONG FROM THE POWER CORD OR USE ANY ADAPTER PLUG (Fig.
Operating Instructions SHARP KNIFE BLADE TO AVOID SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY: • NEVER touch this slicer without training and authorization from your supervisor or if you are under 18 years old. Read this instruction manual fi rst. • NEVER TOUCH KNIFE. Keep hands and arms away from all moving parts. •...
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Operating Instructions DO NOT hold the food product with your hand. Never put you hand on or around food chute when slicer is on. The food chute handle is the only part of the slicer you should touch while slicing. 5.
Cleaning SHARP KNIFE BLADE TO AVOID SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY: • BEFORE CLEANING, SHARPENING, SERVICING, OR REMOVING ANY PARTS, always turn slicer off, turn the slice thickness dial clockwise until it stops, remove food chute, and unplug power cord. • NEVER attempt to clean slicer with the knife running. •...
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Cleaning BE ALERT. The next steps will expose the knife. 4. Remove the knife cover by rotating the knife cover release knob counterclockwise until it releases (Fig. 11-1). While holding the knobs on the knife cover, carefully lift the knife cover upward to remove. NOTE: The slicer will not start with the knife cover removed.
Knife Sharpening SHARP KNIFE BLADE TO AVOID SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY: • NEVER touch rotating knife. • ALWAYS keep hands clear of all moving parts. • ALWAYS turn slicer off, return the auto engage lever to “Manual” position (GC12BA only), turn slice thickness dial clockwise until it stops, and remove food chute before sharpening.
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Knife Sharpening SHARPENING THE KNIFE - (Regular Procedure) Start the slicer. Push the grinding stone button #2 (Fig. 13-1) and the honing stone button #3 (Fig. 13-2) at the same time so both stones make contact with the knife. Maintain pressure on the buttons for 5-10 seconds. TURN SLICER OFF before inspecting.
ALWAYS turn off slicer and turn slice thickness dial completely clockwise after each use. • USE ONLY Chefmate parts and accessories properly installed. LUBRICATION Various slicer parts need to be lubricated periodically using Globe oil. Globe oil is a light, tasteless, odorless mineral oil that will not contaminate or impart odors or taste to sliced food products.
Simple Maintenance and Repair DO NOT USE VEGETABLE OIL TO LUBRICATE SLICER. VEGETABLE OIL WILL DAMAGE THE SLICER! Sharpener Shafts It is necessary to lubricate the sharpener shafts with Globe oil weekly. 1. Loosen the sharpener release knob and pull the sharpener up to remove it (Fig. 15-1). 2.
Troubleshooting Guide SYMPTOM CAUSE SOLUTION Slicer will not start Slicer not plugged in Plug in slicer Knife cover removed or not Install knife cover and tighten the properly installed knife cover release knob Ragged cuts-poor yield Dull knife Sharpen knife-make sure knife and stones are clean Chipped knife Sharpen or have new knife...
Limited Slicer Warranty Globe Food Equipment Company (“GFE”) warrants to the original purchaser of new equipment that said equipment, when installed in accordance with our instructions within North America and subjected to normal use, is free from defects in material or workmanship for a period of 1 year from installation or 18 months from actual shipment date, whichever date occurs fi...
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