40950 - Slicer Vollrath - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Professional Electric Slicer
Brand	Vollrath
Model	40950 (SLM250/S)
Usage	Commercial (catering)
Cutting Capacity	Meat, cheese, vegetables (no bone)
Blade Diameter	25 cm (10 inches)
Drive Type	Belt
Motor Power	1/3 HP (0.25 kW)
Power Supply Voltage	120 V~
Frequency	50/60 Hz
Rated Current	2.5 A
Plug	NEMA 5-15P
Cutting Thickness Adjustment	Yes, by knob
Integrated Sharpener	Yes
Safety Protection	Anti-cut protection, blade guard, blade cover
Sliding Carriage	Yes, with clamping handle
Cleaning	Manual, removable (blade, carriage, sharpener)
Disinfection	Required after each sharpening
Lubrication	Carriage guides (food-grade oil)
Spare Parts	Available on Vollrath.com
Repairability	By Vollrath authorized center

Frequently Asked Questions - 40950 Vollrath

How to use the Vollrath 40950 slicer?

Place the food on the carriage tray, tighten the handle, set the desired thickness, then press the start button. Move the carriage back and forth to slice. After use, reset the thickness to zero and turn off the appliance.

What are the essential safety precautions?

Never feed food by hand, always use the pusher. Do not use without guards in place. Unplug before cleaning. Keep out of reach of children. Use cut-resistant gloves during cleaning.

How to clean and disinfect the slicer?

Unplug the appliance, disassemble removable parts (carriage, sharpener, guard). Wash by hand with hot water and mild detergent. Rinse, then disinfect with a suitable solution. Air dry. Do not soak the sharpener.

How often should the blade be sharpened?

It is recommended to sharpen the blade once a week or as soon as cutting becomes difficult. Use the integrated sharpener following the procedure: blade rotating, press the stone button for 30-40 seconds, then finish with 3-4 seconds of the deburring stone.

What to do in case of motor overload?

The reset switch stops the motor. Press the stop button, unplug, remove the offending food, then press the reset button under the unit. Plug back in and restart. If this happens often, contact customer service.

What types of food can be sliced?

This slicer is designed to cut boneless meat, cheese, and vegetables. It is not suitable for cutting meat with bone, frozen foods, or overly hard products.

How to lubricate the carriage guides?

Once a month or if the carriage becomes stiff, lay the slicer on its side, clean the guides with a cloth, then apply a few drops of specific food-grade oil. Do not use vegetable or silicone oil.

Where to find spare parts or get the appliance repaired?

Spare parts are available on the Vollrath.com website. For any repair, contact a Vollrath authorized center. Never try to repair yourself, especially the power cord.

Can the slicer be used at home?

No, this appliance is designed for commercial use only. It is not intended for domestic use or laboratory use.

What is the warranty of the Vollrath 40950 slicer?

The warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship. It does not apply in case of abusive or personal use. See Vollrath.com for full details.

USER MANUAL 40950 Vollrath

Medium-Duty Electric Slicers

Item No.	Model No.	Description	Drive	Peak HP	Voltage	Amps	Plug
40950 SLM250/S 10"	Blade		Belt	1/3	120	2.5	NEMA 5-15P
40951 SLM300P/S 12	" Blade 2/5			1.8

Thank you for purchasing this Vollrath equipment. Before operating the equipment, read and familiarize yourself with the following operating and safety instructions. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. Save the original box and packaging. Use this packaging to ship the equipment if repairs are needed.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

To ensure safe operation, read the following statements and understand their meaning. This manual contains safety precautions which are explained below. Please read carefully.

WARNING

Warning is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that will or can cause severe personal injury or death.

CAUTION

Caution is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that will or can cause minor or major personal injury if the caution is ignored.

NOTICE: Notice is used to note information that is important but not hazard-related.

WARNING

Severe injury can occur if this equipment is not used properly.

To reduce risk of injury or damage to the equipment:

• Keep out of reach of children.
• Do not turn equipment on unless all guards are in place.
• Do not feed food by hand: always use food pusher.
• Equipment must be connected to a properly-grounded electrical supply matching the nameplate rating.
  Always unplug equipment before cleaning.
• Keep equipment away from water; avoid water jets during cleaning.
• Equipment should only be used in a flat, level position.
• Do not operate unattended.
• Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or a plug, if it is not working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped.
• Do not immerse the cord or plug in water. Keep the cord away from heated surfaces. Do not let the cord hang over the edge of a table or counter.
• Do not use an extension cord with this equipment. Do not plug this equipment into a power strip or multi-outlet power cord.
• This equipment must be installed by a qualified person and in accordance with local codes and ordinances.
• Do not spray controls or outside of equipment with liquids or cleaning agents.
• Do not clean the equipment with steel wool.
• Keep equipment and power cord away from open flames, electric burners or excessive heat.

FUNCTION AND PURPOSE

This equipment is intended to slice food products in commercial foodservice operations only. It is not recommended for slicing bone-in meat. It is not intended for household or laboratory use.

UNPACK THE EQUIPMENT

1. Upon arrival, inspect the package and equipment for damage.
2. Immediately inform the carrier of any damage.
3. Remove all packing material and tape, as well as any protective plastic from the equipment.
4. When no longer needed, dispose of all packaging and materials in an environmentally responsible manner.

SET UP THE EQUIPMENT

Clearance and Environmental Requirements Slicer must be placed:

31-1/2" (80 cm) above the floor
- 7-7/8" (20 cm) from walls or surrounding objects to allow for sufficient room to operate the slicer
- in a dry area, away from heat sources and not in a passageway.

Set Up

1. Clean the equipment. Before using this equipment it must be cleaned thoroughly. See "Clean and Sanitize the Slicer" on page 4. Failure to clean surfaces before using the equipment could cause food contamination.
2. Plug the equipment into a properly grounded electrical outlet that matches the rating on the nameplate. Damage to the equipment can occur if incorrect power is supplied to equipment.

FEATURES AND CONTROLS

40950/ 40951 Features

A On/Off Buttons L Gauge Plate
B Power Indicator Light M Blade
C Seal O Blade Cover
D Blade Cover Knob P Product Grip
E Slice Guard Q Product Grip Handle
F Blade Sharpener Locking Knob
G Blade Sharpener N Blade Guard
H Carriage Tray

1 Carriage Release Knob
J Foot
K Index Control

40951 Only Features

OPERATION

WARNING

Cut and Amputation Hazard

The blade on this commercial slicer is extremely sharp. Severe injury can occur if care is not used when using or cleaning this product. Only trained personnel should operate equipment or perform maintenance. To reduce the risk of injury, the use of a cut resistant glove(s) is recommended when cleaning this equipment.

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

Keep water and other liquids from entering the inside of the equipment. Liquid inside the equipment could cause an electrical shock. Do not spray water or cleaning products. Liquid could contact the electrical components and cause a short circuit or an electrical shock.

Inspect the Slicer

• Inspect the slicer for correct assembly.
• Confirm the seal is in place and in good condition.
• Verify the carriage release knob is fully tight and the carriage tray does not wobble.
• Verify the slicer is in good working condition.
• Do not use the slicer if it is not in good working condition. Contact an authorized Vollrath service agency to service the slicer.

Load the Slicer

1. Slide the carriage tray to the load/start position (closest to the operator).
2. Lift the product grip and place the food onto the carriage tray and in contact with the gauge plate.
3. Place the product grip either on top or behind the food to be sliced.

1. Set the desired slice thickness using the index control.

1. Press and release the ON (—) button.

Slice Food

1. Use the carriage handle to push the carriage tray back and forth to slice the food.

Turn Off the Slicer

1. Turn the index control to the zero (0) position so the gauge plate protects the blade edge.

1. Press and release the OFF (O) button.

OVERLOAD RESET SWITCH

If the slicer becomes overloaded, the reset switch stops the slicer to protect the motor. In case of overload:

1. Press and release the OFF (O) button.
2. Unplug the slicer power cord from the electrical outlet.
3. Remove the food that caused the overload. If necessary, clean the equipment. See "Clean and Sanitize the Slicer" on page 4.
4. Press and release the reset button located on the bottom of the slicer.

1. Plug the slicer into the electrical outlet.
2. Press and release the ON (—) button to resume operation.

Reset should be a rare occurrence and should be due to overloading the slicer. Contact a Vollrath authorized repair service center if the switch is activating often during normal use.

CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE SLICER

WARNING

Cut and Amputation Hazard

The blade on this commercial slicer is extremely sharp. Severe injury can occur if care is not used when using or cleaning this product. Only trained personnel should operate equipment or perform maintenance. To reduce the risk of injury, the use of a cut resistant glove(s) is recommended when cleaning this equipment.

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

Keep water and other liquids from entering the inside of the equipment. Liquid inside the equipment could cause an electrical shock. Do not spray water or cleaning products. Liquid could contact the electrical components and cause a short circuit or an electrical shock.

NOTICE: This slicer shall be cleaned and sanitized at intervals to comply with national, state and/or local health codes.

NOTICE: This slicer shall be cleaned and sanitized each time the blade is sharpened.

Disassemble the Slicer

Tools You Will Need

For the 50950 slicer you will need a flathead screwdriver to remove the slice guard.

1. Unplug the slicer from the electrical outlet.
2. Turn the index control knob to the right, past zero (0), until it will not turn any further. This positions the gauge plate to protect you from the blade.
3. Unscrew and remove the product grip handle. Clean the handle.

1. Unscrew and remove the carriage release knob.

1. Lift the carriage tray to remove it.

1. Grasp the knob on the blade cover with one hand. With the other hand, loosen and push the blade cover knob to lift the blade cover from the blade.

1. Loosen the blade sharpener locking knob.

1. Lift the sharpening assembly to remove it

1. Remove the slice guard.

10.Use a clean cloth to remove all coarse residual food and liquid from the slicer surfaces.

CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE SLICER (CONTINUED)

Clean the Slicer

NOTICE: Do not clean the slicer with abrasive materials or scratching cleansers. These can damage the finish. Clean the slicer with only water, a mild detergent and sanitizing solution.

NOTICE: Hand-wash only.

NOTICE: Do NOT soak the sharpening assembly.

NOTICE: Do NOT wash the sharpening stones. Wet stones will not properly sharpen the blade and will need to be replaced.

1. Wash the removable parts in a clean basin filled with a solution of clean warm water and mild detergent.
2. Rinse the parts with clean warm water.

3. Use a soft cloth, clean warm water, and a mild detergent to clean the non-removable parts of the slicer.

4. The front and back sides of the blade. Start at the center of blade and wipe toward the edge.

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• Blade guard and back of blade. Carefully wipe the back of the blade and inside edge of the guard.

• Gauge plate. Start at the blade and wipe outward.

1. Body of the slicer.

1. Rinse the non-removable parts of the slicer with clean warm water.

Sanitize the Slicer

NOTICE: The sanitizer concentration shall comply with Section 4-501.114, Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization - Temperature, pH, Concentration, and Hardness of the FDA Food Code.

NOTICE: 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 instruction.

1. Wash your hands.
2. Soak the removable parts in a clean basin, in a solution of clean warm water and correctly-diluted sanitizing solution.

NOTICE: Do NOT soak the sharpener assembly. Wet stones will not properly sharpen the blade and will need to be replaced.

1. Remove the parts from the basin and allow them to air dry. Do not rinse or wipe the sanitizer off of the parts.
2. Moisten a soft clean cloth with correctly-diluted sanitizing solution.
3. Use the cloth to sanitize the non-removable parts and body of the slicer. See Step 3 under "Clean the Slicer." Do not rinse or wipe the sanitizer off of the parts.

Reassemble the Slicer

1. Install the slice guard.
2. Install the blade cover knob and secure the blade cover. Position the cover so the blade knob is clear of the carriage tray.

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1. Install the carriage tray and tighten the carriage release knob until it will no longer turn.

NOTICE: Tighten the carriage release knob until it will no longer turn. Under-tightening could cause the carriage to wiggle and damage the gauge plate or body of the slicer.

1. Install the product grip handle.
2. Install the blade sharpening assembly.
3. Tighten the blade sharpener locking knob.

Inspect the Slicer

• Inspect the slicer for correct assembly.
• Confirm the seal is in place and in good condition.
• Verify the carriage release knob is fully tight and the carriage tray does not wobble.
• Verify the slicer is in good working condition.
• Do not use the slicer if it is not in good working condition. Contact an authorized Vollrath service agency to service the slicer.

MAINTENANCE

Schedule

Procedure	Daily	Weekly Monthly	Twice a Year
Inspect the slicer before each use	X
Sharpen the blade		X
Clean and sanitize the slicer	X
Lubricate the carriage slide guides			X
Inspect the seal X

Sharpen the Blade

WARNING

Cut and Amputation Hazard

The blade on this commercial slicer is extremely sharp. Severe injury can occur if care is not used when using or cleaning this product. Only trained personnel should operate equipment or perform maintenance. To reduce the risk of injury, the use of a cut resistant glove(s) is recommended when cleaning this equipment.

NOTICE: Do not lubricate the blade sharpener assembly.

NOTICE: Use the integrated sharpener to sharpen the blade. Do not remove the blade to sharpen.

Sharpen the blade weekly or any time that cutting becomes difficult or produces a large amount of waste. The slicer should be treated as a knife. If it is not adequately sharpened, the slicing results will be poor and the machine will be overloaded.

1. Turn the index control to the zero (0) position.
2. Press and release the OFF (O) button.
3. Unplug the slicer from the electrical outlet.
4. Clean the blade to remove any grease or food.
5. Loosen the sharpener locking knob.

6. Rotate the sharpener 180^ .

1. Position and press down on the sharpener so the blade is between the two sharpening stones. Position the stones to overlap the blade by approximately 1/8 inch.

1. Tighten the sharpening lock knob.
2. Plug the slicer into the electrical outlet.
3. Press and release the ON (—) button.
4. Press and hold the sharpening stone button. Let the blade rotate against the stone for 30-40 seconds. Release the button. Correctly sharpening the blade should produce sparks. See the Troubleshooting section if sharpening does not produce sparks.

1. Simultaneously press and hold the sharpening and deburring stone buttons for 3-4 seconds. Release the buttons.

NOTICE: Pressing the buttons for longer than 3-4 seconds could bend the blade, which could then damage the slicer.

1. Press and release the OFF (O) button and unplug the slicer.
   14.Clean the slicer. See "Clean and Sanitize the Slicer" on page 4.

MAINTENANCE (CONTINUED)

Lubricate Carriage Slide Guides

Lubricate the carriage slide guides at least once a month and any time that pushing the tray becomes difficult.

NOTICE: Use the oil supplied with the slicer or a food safe lubricant. Do NOT use vegetable oil or oil containing silicone. Do NOT spray oil onto the slicer components. Sprayed oil could unintentionally reach areas of the slicer that should not be lubricated.

1. Turn the index control to the zero (0) position.
2. Press and release the OFF (O) button.
3. Unplug the slicer from the electrical outlet.
4. Carefully lay the slicer on its side.
5. Use a soft clean cloth to remove old oil and dust.

1. Lubricate the carriage slide guides using the oil included with the slicer.

1. Carefully return the slicer to the upright position.

Inspect the Seal

Inspect the seal for damage. If it is cracked, broken or missing contact an authorized Vollrath service agent to repair the slicer.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem Might Be Caused By Course of Action
Poor cutting performance. The blade	needs to be sharpened. Sharpen the blade.
Poor cutting performance even though blade is routinely sharpened.	Sharpening process is incorrect.	Repeat the sharpening process. Press and hold the sharpening stone button for a few seconds longer to allow burrs to form on the blade. If the problem persists contact Vollrath Technical Services.
No sparks when sharpening. Sharpening stones need to be replaced. Replace the stones.
Dirty sharpening stones.	Blade was not cleaned prior to sharpening.	Replace the stones.
Overload reset is activating too often.		Contact Vollrath Technical Services.

SERVICE AND REPAIR

Serviceable parts are available on Vollrath.com.

To avoid serious injury or damage, never attempt to repair the unit or replace a damaged power cord yourself. Do not send units directly to The Vollrath Company LLC. Please contact Vollrath Technical Services for instructions.

When contacting Vollrath Technical Services, please be ready with the item number, model number (if applicable), serial number, and proof of purchase showing the date the unit was purchased.

WARRANTY STATEMENT FOR THE VOLLRATH CO. L.L.C.

This warranty does not apply to products purchased for personal, family or household use, and The Vollrath Company LLC does not offer a written warranty to purchasers for such uses.

The Volrath Company LLC warrants the products it manufactures or distributes against defects in materials and workmanship as specifically described in our full warranty statement. In all cases, the warranty runs from the date of the end user's original purchase date found on the receipt. Any damages from improper use, abuse, modification or damage resulting from improper packaging during return shipment for warranty repair will not be covered under warranty.

For complete warranty information, product registration and new product announcement, visit www.vollrath.com.

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