GRAEF SKS 500 Household Slicer Instruction Manual
- June 9, 2024
- GRAEF
Table of Contents
GRAEF SKS 500 Household Slicer
Product overview
Product Description
- Motor body
- Stop plate
- Blade
- Slide
- Adjusting knob
- Switch for intermittent and continuous operation
- Cutter tray
- End-piece holder with thumb protection
- Blade cover plate
- Aluminium profile
- Slide latch
- Safety slide
General aspects
Dear Customer,
You have made a good choice by buying the professional universal cutter SKS500. You have purchased a highly appreciated quality product. Thank you very much for buying our product.We wish you a lot pleasure with your new universal cutter.
Information on these operating instructions
These operating instructions provide important information on putting into operation, safety, intended use and the care of the universal cutter (hereinafter referred to as unit). The operating instructions shall have to be available at the unit at all times. The instructions have to be read and applied by every person who deals with
- Initial operation,
- Operation,
- Fault correction and/or
- Or is instructed to clean the unit.
Keep these operating instructions and pass them on to the next owner along with the unit. These operating instructions cannot take into consideration every conceivable use. For further information or in case of problems that are not dealt with or not dealt with sufficiently in these instructions, please get in touch with Graef customer service or your specialist dealers.
Intended use
This unit is not intended for commercial use. Use the universal cutter in closed-up rooms only. It can be used to cut bread, ham, sausage, cheese, carrots, cucumber, fruit, vegetables, etcetera. By no means cut hard matter, such as frozen food, bones, wood, sheet metal, or the like. Another or any exceeding use shall not be considered intended. This unit is intended foruse in a household.The appliance can cause dangers, if is not used as intended.
- Use the unit exclusively as intended.
- Observe the procedures described in these operating instructions.
Claims of any kind caused by damage by unintended use shall be excluded. The risk shall be borne sole by the operator.
Limitation of liability
All technical information, data and notes on the installation, the operation and the care contained in these operating instructions correspond to the last status before printing and are rendered under consideration of our previous experience and to the best of knowledge. No claims may be derived from the particulars, illustrations and descriptions in these instructions. The manufacturer shall not assume any liability for damage caused by:
- Non-observation of the instructions
- unintended use
- incorrect repairs
- technical modifications
- Use of unapproved spare parts.
Translations shall be carried out to the best of knowledge. We shall not assume any liability for translation mistakes. The original German text only shall be binding.
Warning messages and symbols
In these operating instructions, the following warning messages, signal words and symbols are used
WARNING: This signal symbol/word indicates a hazard with average risk level which, if not prevented, may result in death or a severe injury.
CAUTION: This signal symbol/word indicates a hazard with low risk level which, if not prevented, mayresults in slight to moderate injury.
NOTE
- This signal work warns against potential material damage.
- This symbol provides additional information on operation.
Safety
General safety instructions
This device conforms to the relevant safety regulations. For safe handling of this unit, please observe the following safety instructions:
- However, incorrect handling may lead to injury and damage.
- Before using this unit for the first time, check it for visible outer damages on the housing, connection cable and plug. Do not operate a damaged unit.
- If the connection cable is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, the after-sales service or a similarly qualified person in order to prevent danger.
- Repairs may be carried out only by an expert or by Graef after-sales service. Incorrect repairs may cause considerable hazards for the user. In addition, any claim under guarantee is forfeited.
- Defective parts must be replaced by original spare parts only. It is only with these parts that the safety requirements are met.
- This unit must not be used by children.
- Keep the unit and its connection cable away from children.
- This unit may be used by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental abilities or deficiencies in experience and knowledge, if they are supervised or have been instructed in the safe use of the unit, and in addition understand the resulting dangers.
- Children must not play with this unit.
- The unit is not intended to be used with an external timer or a separate remove control.
- Always disconnect the connection cable by using plug; do not pull the connecting cable.
- Be careful not to let the power cord hang freely, this could cause the fall of the unit.
- Packaging materials must not be used for playing. There is a danger of suffocation.
- In the absence of supervision and prior to assembly, disassembly or during cleaning, always disconnect the unit from the mains.
- After a continuous operation of 10 minutes, let the motor cool down for an hour.
- The unit must not be used without the end-piece holder, unless the size and shape of the slicing material does not allow its use.
Danger caused by electric current
Mortal danger is caused by contact with energised cables or components! Please observe the following safety instructions in order to prevent an exposure to electric current
- Do not use the unit if the mains cable or plug are damaged.
- In this case, you should let the Graef Customer Service install a new connection cable before using the unit again. This may be done also by an authorised specialist.
- Do not open the housing under any circumstances. If live connections are touched or the electrical and mechanical construction are modified, there is the danger of electric shock.
- Never touch live parts. This can cause an electric shock and may cause even death.
Safety instructions for the electrical connections
For safe and fault-free operation of the unit, the following requirements have to be met during the electrical connection
- Before connecting the unit, compare the connecting data (voltage and frequency) on the type plate with those of your energy network. These details must correspond so that no damage occurs to the unit. In case of doubt askyour trained electrician.
- The socket has to be protected at least by a 10 amps circuit breaker.
- Make sure that the power cable is not damaged and is not laid across hotsurfaces or sharp edges.
- The connecting cable must not be stretched tightly.
- The electric safety of the unit is ensured only when it is connected to a socket with protective conductor installed correctly. Operation on a socket without protective conductor is forbidden. If in doubt, let the house installation checked by a trained electrician. The manufacturer shall not assume responsibility for damage which has been caused by absent or interrupted protective conductor.
Requirements on the installation location
For safe and fault free operation of the unit, the following requirements of the installation location have to be met
- The unit has to be placed on a solid, flat, horizontal, and non-slipping surface with a sufficient weight-carrying capacity.
- Make sure that the unit cannot topple over.
- Choose the location in such a way that children cannot reach the blade of the unit or the supply lines.
- Never use the unit outdoors, and always keep it in a dry place.
- The unit is not designed for installation in a wall or a built-in cupboard.
- Do not set up the unit in a hot, wet or moist environment.
- The socket has to be easily accessible so that the power cable can be removed easily in case of emergency.
Unpacking the unit
When unpacking the unit, proceed as follows
- Remove the unit from the box.
- Remove the packaging parts.
- Remove any stickers on the unit (do not remove the type plate).
Prior to first use
CAUTION: Danger of injury!
- The very sharp blade can cause injuries.
- Proceed with caution when wiping the blade.
Basic cleaning
Prior to first use, the blade 3 of the unit must be wiped off using a moist cloth in order to remove any possible production residue. See chapter “Cleaning and maintenance”.
Initial operation and use
WARNING: Danger of injury!
The very sharp blade can cut off body parts. Your fingers and thumbs especially are at risk.
- Never reach into the space between the stop plate and blade as long as the stop plate is not completely closed, i.e. set to (below „0“).
- Do not touch the blade with your fingers.
Using the standard holder for remainders
The unit must not be used without the end-piece holder, unless the size and shape of the slicing material does not allow its use.
- Insert the plug into the socket.
- Place the slicing material on to the slide 4.
- Place the holder for remainders 8 on the rear wall of the slide at the slicing material.
- Set the requested cutting thickness 5.
- Place the cutter tray 7 below the unit.
- Either hold the intermittent switch 6 pressed or press the intermittent switch 6 and slide it downward in order to switch to permanent operation.
- Press the slicing material lightly against the stop.
- Evenly move the slide towards the blade 3.
- After completing the cutting process, either release the intermittent switch 6 or slide the switch upward again.
TIP
- Soft slicing material (such as cheese or ham) can be cut best when chilled.
- Soft slicing material can be cut better when moved forward slowly.
- After a continuous operation of 10 minutes, let the motor cool down for an hour.
Child protection
To secure the blade 3 (stop plate must be closed, i.e. positioned below “0”), push the slide 4 in front of the blade 3 and press the slide latch 11 in. The slide 4 is secured. To enable the child-proof safety catch, the adjustment knob must be turned clockwise past the zero setting up to the limit. Now push the safety slide to the outside as far as possible. The adjustment knob and on/off switch are not blocked.
Cleaning and maintenance
WARNING: Danger of injury!
Inexpert cleaning may lead to injuries.
- Switch the unit off before cleaning and pull the power cord from the electric socket.
- Let the unit cool down before cleaning.
- Check whether the stop has been closed (the blade edge must be covered).
- Proceed with caution when wiping the blade.
Cleaning the cutter on the outside
- Use a soft and moist cloth to clean the outer surfaces of the unit. Use a mild detergent in case of heavy soiling.
NOTE: Risk of damage!
Improper handling of the cutter can lead to damages of the unit.
- Do not use any aggressive or abrasive detergents and no solvents.
- Do not scratch off stubborn soiling with hard objects.
- Do not immerse the unit in water.
- Do not put the unit in the dishwasher and do not use it under running water.
- Never put the slide into the dishwasher.
- Never put the blade into the dishwasher which may affect the sharpness and the corrosion resistance (salt attacks the blade). Handling the blade when loading and unloading from the dishwasher is another danger point.
Removal and cleaning of the slide
In order to clean the slide 4 better, it can be removed from the unit.
- Pull out the slide latch 11 .
- Remove the slide 4 .
- Use a moist cloth or running water to clean all parts.
- Once a month, add some drops of resin-free oil or petroleum jelly to the slideway.
- Use a soft cotton wool cloth to remove excessive oil / petroleum jelly.
- After completion of the cleaning process, put the slide 4 back onto the guiding profile and press the slide latch 11 in such a way that it fits flush with the side of the slide.
Removal and cleaning of the blade
- Remove the plug from the socket.
- Pull the slide latch 11 outward.
- Remove the slide 4 .
- Loosen the blade cover plate 9 by turning it 45° in the direction of the arrow.
- Turn the blade closure to the right and carefully remove the blade 3 .
- Clean the inside of the blade using a damp cloth.
- Remove the black wiper ring from the unit.
- Clean the wiper ring using a damp cloth.
- Clean the inside of the unit using a damp cloth.
- Insert the blade back again in reverse order.
Ensure value preservation of the blade
For long-lasting sharpness and value retention of your Graef blade, we recommend to clean it in regular intervals, especially after cutting up salted meat and/or ham. These foodstuffs contain salts, when they stay on the surface of the blade for a longer period of time, may even form a rust film (even on “stainless” steel). When cutting up slicing material which contains a lot of water, such as tomatoes or cucumbers, lacking or wrong (too “wet”) cleaning may also lead to a rust film on the blade surface. For this reason we recommend to use a moist cloth, and if necessary some washing-up liquid, to clean the blade directly after use. From time to time, unscrew the blade and clean the unit on the inside. Especially, when “juicy” slicing material (vegetables, fruit, roasts, et cetera) have been cut. Treat the blade with the upmost of care.
Greasing the unit on the inside
Regular greasing will increase the service life of your unit. For this purpose, exclusively use Graef petroleum jelly which is matched to our units. You can obtain them in our online shop at www.graef.de under item No. 141842.
Regularly grease the unit
- In case of frequent use, every two to three days.
- When the unit runs for 10 minutes every day, every fortnight.
When greasing the blade, proceed with utmost care as follows
- Remove the blade 3.
- Grease the gearwheel with petroleum jelly.
- Grease the blade bolt with petroleum jelly.
- Also grease the blade screw with petroleum jelly.
- Place the wiper ring in the unit again and grease it using petroleum jelly.
- Place the blade back in again.
After-sales service
If your unit is defective, please contact your specialist dealer or the Graef customer service on +49 (2932) 9703677 or write an e-mail to service@graef.de
Accessories
You can order other accessories in our online shop haushalt.graef.de/shop or from your specialist dealer.
Bag of petroleum jelly (5 g)
Article No. 141842
Disposal
Disposal of the packaging
The packaging protects the unit against transport damage. The packaging materials are selected according to the environmental compatibility and disposalrelated aspects and can therefore be recycled. The return of packaging into the material cycle saves raw material and reduces the waste volume. Dispose of the packaging material no longer needed at collection points for the “Green Dot” recycling system (in Germany). If possible, keep the original packaging during the guarantee period of the unit in order to be able to pack the unit correctly in case of guarantee.
Disposal of the unit
At the end of its service life, this product cannot be disposed of in normal domestic waste. The symbol on the product and in the operating instructions point out to this fact. Reuse the materials according to their marking. With the reuse, recycling or other forms of recycling of old equipment, you make an important contribution to the protection of our environment. Please ask your municipal administration for the disposal point.
Guarantee
Five-year motor guarantee
For this product we assume an additional guarantee on the motor of 60 months beginning with the date of sale. Your legal warranty claim in conformity with Section 439 et seq. of the German Civil Code (BGB) shall remain unaffected by this regulation. The guarantee does not cover any damage which is caused by incorrect handling or use as well as defects which only slightly influence the function or the value of the unit. Moreover, transport damage provided we are not responsible shall be excluded from the claims under guarantee. Guarantee shall be ruled out for damage, the repair of which has not been carried out by us or one of our representations. In case of justified complaints, we shall repair the defective product or replace it by a product without defects at our discretion.
Gebr. Graef GmbH & Co. KG
- Donnerfeld 6 59757 Arnsberg
- Tel: 02932 9703-677
- Fax: 02932 9703-90
- www.graef.de