Berkel 823E-PLUS - Troubleshooting

BK45760 Rev. A (02-15) OWNER/OPERATOR MANUAL • 17
Troubleshooting
Should your slicer fail to function properly, here are a few things you can check before calling a Berkel Ser-
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Product not slicing properly; thick and thin or irregular slices
• Is the knife sharp? If not, sharpen according to instructions in this manual. Remember, only
sharpen a clean knife.
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sharpener assembly causing interference to normal slicing.
• Is the product positioned correctly and held securely on the product table? If not, product may
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• Are all components held securely in place? A loose product table or pusher can cause inconsis-
tent slices.
Knife not sharpening
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• Is the knife clean? If coated with food fats, sharpener stones cannot sharpen. Clean per instruc-
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adjust them.
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stones to the proper position for best sharpening results.
Electrical failure
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white power ON light should be illuminated when the slicer is on.
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• Are you getting electricity from the wall outlet? Check by plugging in another piece of equip-
ment with the same electrical requirements. Also, check circuit breaker or fuse.
• If you are getting electrical power and your slicer is still not operating, contact your Berkel
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Thickness control knob not operating gauge plate
• If the thickness control knob is not opening and closing the gauge plate properly, it is a sign that
the internal mechanism has suffered some loss of adjustment. Do not try to adjust the mecha-
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