essentials BES300 Essence of Salumeria User Manual

essentials BES300 Essence of Salumeria

Product Information: Essentia Series Electric Slicers

The Essentia Series Electric Slicers come in the following models: BES300/BES350/BES370 (Essentia Salumeria) and BEM350/BEM370 (Essentia Macelleria). These slicers have a mono-phase motor with a power supply of 120V 50-60Hz or 100V/50Hz, and a power of 1 KW. They also have an antitamper control panel and a thickness gauge plate for regulating slice thickness. The slicers have a blade, blade cover, blade cover tension rod, blade guard ring, and a sharpener. They have a lubricating point for guide bars and a meat table safety guard.

Product Usage Instructions

1. Place the slicer on a stable surface and plug it into an appropriate power source.
2. Turn the slicer on by pressing the start button.
3. Adjust the slice thickness by turning the slice thickness regulating knob.
4. Place the meat on the meat table and secure it with the plate locking knob.
5. Push the carriage towards the blade using the handle for plate pushing.
6. Use the sliding overplate to hold the meat in place while slicing.
7. Use the top clamp to keep the meat in place while slicing.
8. Use the blade cover, blade cover tension rod, and blade guard ring for safety.
9. Use the sharpener to maintain the blade’s sharpness.
10. After use, turn the slicer off by pressing the stop button and unplug it from the power source.

ESSENTIA SERIES

Electric Slicers Essentia

MODELS:
BES300/BES350/BES370 (Essentia Salumeria); BEM350/BEM370 (Essentia Macelleria);
BES Serie

MAIN COMPONENTS

1. Start button
2. Stop button
3. Slice thickness regulating knob
4.  Foot
5. Handle for plate pushing
6. Carriage
7. Plate locking knob
8. Meat table
9. Sliding over plate
10.  Top clamp
11.  Blade cover (blade cover)
12. Sharpener
13. Thickness gauge plate
14. Casing
15. Lubricating point for guide bars
16. Blade
17. Blade cover tension rod
18. Slice deflector
19. Blade guard ring

BEM – BED Series

COMPONNTS

1. Start button
2. Stop button
3. Slice thickness
4. regulating knob
5.  Foot
6. Carriage
7. Plate locking knob
8. Meat table
9. Sliding over plate
10.  Top clamp
11.  Blade cover (blade cover)
12. Sharpener
13. Product holder handle
14. Thickness gauge plate
15. Casing
16. Lubricating point for guide bars
17. Blade
18. Blade cover tension rod
19.  Slice deflector
20. Blade guard ring
21. Meat table safety guard

BEG Serie

COPONENTS

1. Start button
2. Stop button
3.  Slice thickness
4. regulating knob
5.  Foot
6. Handle for plate pushing
7. Carriage
8. Plate locking knob
9. Meat table
10.  Top clamp
11.  Blade cover (blade cover)
12. Sharpener
13.  Product holder handle
14. Thickness gauge plate
15. Casing
16. Lubricating point for guide bars
17.  Blade
18. Blade cover
19. tension rod
20.  Slice deflector
21. Blade guard ring
22. Meat table safety guard

DESCRIPTION

Circular blade professional slicer machine suitable for cutting only the food products of the types and within the di-mensional limits indicated in this manual. The main parts of the machine are shown in the general component diagram reported in picture 2. Electrical diagrams are reported in pic-ture

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

The machines described in this manual comply with Directives 2006/42/CE, 2006/95/CE, 2004/108/CE, 2003/108/CE, 2011/65/CE, Regulation (EC) 1935/2004 and related harmonized standards as EN 1974:1998 +A1, EN60204-1, EN60335-1, EN60335-2-64.

SAFETY

Pay attention to the following basic safety precautions:

• Read all the instructions be-fore using the machine;
• This product is not intended to be used by children;
• Operate the machine only if properly trained and in perfect psycho-physical conditions;
• Do not use the machine in any way other than what indicated in this manual;
• Use the machines only in full structural, mechanical and system efficiency;
• Install the machine in conformity to the instructions indicated in the “Installation” section;
• Install the machine in a location out of the reach of personnel unauthorized to operate it and especially out of the reach of minors;
• Stay highly concentrated when using the machine and avoid any distraction during use;
• Do not allow the machine to be used by others who have not read and fully understood the content of this manual;
• Do not wear baggy clothing or clothing with open sleeves;
• Do not allow anyone else, other than the operator, to approach during product cutting operations;
• Do not remove, cover or modify the tags located on the machine body and, in case of damage of these, replace them promptly;
• Do not remove the transparent guards and do not modify or bypass any mechanical and electrical protective devices; – slice only the permitted products, do not attempt cuts on prohibited type products;
• Always keep clean and dry the sliced product resting surface, the work area all around the machine and the operator floor area;
• Do not use the machine as a resting surface and do not place any objects on it other than food used for cutting op-erations;
• Do not use the slicer when, due to normal wear, the distance between the edge of the blade and the blade guard ring exceeds 6 mm. In this case, contact the manufacturer or to one of the Authorized Service Centers to change the blade; – do not use the machine with temporary or non-insulated cables, power strips or extension cords;
• Periodically check the condition of the power supply cord on the machine body. When necessary, have qualified personnel replacing it;
• immediately stop the ma-chine in the event of a defect, abnormal operation, suspicion of breakdown, incorrect movement, unusual noises;
• Before cleaning or carrying out maintenance, disconnect the machine from the electrical supply;
• use protective gloves for cleaning and maintenance operations;
• place and remove the goods to be sliced on the sliding plate only with the carriage completely pulled back and with the thickness adjustment knob placed in the safety position (on the 0 position);
• for movement of the meat table during cutting operations use only the handle located on the arm or the product presser grip;
• Never put your hands on the food product while slicing. Al-ways keep your hands behind the protection devices and far from the blade;
• Use of cutting accessories which were not provided by the manufacturer with the ma-chine is prohibited.
• The manufacturer declines any responsibility coming from in-appropriate use, modifications and/or repairs carried out by the user or unauthorized personnel, use of replacement parts that are not original or not specific for the machine model.
• The machine shall not be used in open areas and/or areas which are exposed to atmospheric agents and in environments with vapors, fumes or corrosive and/or abrasive powders, with risk of fire or explosion and in any case where the use of antiexplosive components is required.

Operating conditions

• Temperature from
• 5°C to +40°C
• Max. humidity 95%

DO NOT SLICE

• frozen food products;
• food products with bones;
• vegetables;
• any other product not intended for food use.

RESIDUAL RISKS
The safety ring around the blade is made in conformity to European standards EN 1974:1998 +A1 but, in order to allow the sharpening oper-ations, the protection in the sharpening area may not entirely eliminate the risk of cut ting. From sharp blade! During the blade cleaning and sharpen-ing operations, pay extra atten-tion to keep your hands as far as possible from the unprotected area. Use of protective gloves is recommended.

INSTALLATION OF THE MACHINE
Install the machine at a maxi-mum height of 90 cm, on a flat, smooth and dry surface suitable for supporting the weight of the machine itself plus the products to be sliced.

WARNING
Verify that ! there are no obstacles to the meat table travel and to the loading of products.

The machine must be installed in the immediate vicinity of an EEC standard outlet connected to an electrical supply system which is in conformity with the prevailing regulations for:

• Magneto-thermic protection
• Automatic differential switch
• Earthing system.
  Before carrying out electrical hook up verify that the characteristics of the electrical power supply is in accordance with those indicated on the machine information plate.
  WARNING
  For machines ! with 3-phase motor, check the blade orientation. Push the start button (1) to switch on the machine: looking at the blade from the operator side, the blade has to rotate downwardly (Fig. B).

OPERATION

from sharp blade! Check that the thickness adjustment knob (3)is in the safety position (on the 0 position) (Fig. A).

• Be sure that the machine is switched off, if not push the stop button (2);
• pull the meat table (8) all the way back (towards the opera-tor) in the loading position;
• lift the product holder (10) into the standby position;
• Place the product to be sliced on the sliding meat table from sharp blade! Check that the thickness adjustment knob (3)is in the safety position (on the 0 position) (Fig. A).
• Be sure that the machine is switched off, if not push the stop button (2);
• pull the meat table (8) all the way back (towards the opera-tor) in the loading position;
• lift the product holder (10) into the standby position
• Place the product to be sliced on the sliding meat table on the operator side
• gravity version (BEG): set the product to be sliced on the plate against the wall of the meat table, near the edge of the table on the operator side; lock using the product press holder, applying pressure; in the gravity version, the product will press against the plate from the force of its own weight.
• Adjust the slice thickness with the special knob (3). Acti-vate the blade (18) by pressing the start button (1). Grip the product holder handle (13) and start an alternative cutting motion;
• On gravity models, when the weight or size of the goods do not allow a proper cutting for reasons of gravity, use the product holder handgrip;
• At the end of the cutting op-erations return the thickness adjustment knob to the safety position and pull the meat ta-ble back. Stop the blade motion by pressing the stop button (2); – move the sliding meat table away from the gauge plate and remove the product.

CLEANING

Before using, clean the ma-chine at least once a day – or more often if necessary – and always after a long period of inactivity.

WARNING
Risk of electric ! shock! Before cleaning, disconnect the plug from the electrical mains socket from sharp blade! Check that the thickness adjustment knob (3) is in the safety position (on the 0 position) (Fig. A).

Products for cleaning
use only water and biodegradable mild detergent with PH 7-8, using a soft, spongy cloth and a semi-rigid nylon brush for the sharp areas of the plate and the product holder. Do not clean the machine with jets of water or steam or similar methods.

DO NOT DISHWASH

Cleaning the cured meat version (BES) and butcher version (BEM) sliding meat tables cured meat version (BES): pull the sliding meat table to the end; a metallic click notifies the operator that the meat table is locked. Lift the meat table all the way up (Fig. E-1). \

• Clean the sliding meat table and repeat operations in the reverse order to reposition the sliding meat table.
• butcher version (BEM): loosen, rotating the product presser clamp on the meat table in the anticlockwise direction.
• Pull the sliding meat table to the end; a metallic click notifies the operator that the meat table is locked. Move the sliding meat table away from the thickness gauge plate and lift the product presser (Fig. F-1).
• Clean the sliding meat table and lower the product press holder. Lift the sliding meat plate and clean the meat table (Fig. F-2). Release the meat table, rotating the product presser clamp in the clockwise direction.

Removing the meat table

• with the regulating knob for slice thickness (3) in the safety position (Fig. A, Fig. D-1), pull back the plate support (6) all the way until the travel limit toward the operator (Fig. D-2);
• fully rotate the locking knob in the anticlockwise direction (Fig. D-3) keeping the support at the travel limit, until the safety locking device inter-venes on the gauge plate;
• remove the meat table from the top, sliding it off from the support.

WARNING
That the product press holder is lowered on the table before removing the plate sup-port.

WARNING
Keep the regulating knob for slice thick-ness in the safety position “0”.

Removing the slice deflector (20)

• Loosen the fixing screw(s) and remove the slice deflector.
• Sharpener (12)
• Clean the body with a damp cloth. Do not submerge in water.
• Cleaning
• The blade: press a damp cloth on the surface of the blade and move it slowly from the center toward the outside on the blade cover side and the opposite side. In the same way dry it using a dry cloth. NEVER turn on the machine while cleaning the blade;
• The safety ring: use a soft brush to clean the area be-tween the blade and the safe-ty ring. Be careful NOT to put your hands close to the blade;
• The machine body: use a damp cloth or a sponge. Dry carefully;
• The sharpener: 1) clean the body with a damp cloth and the springs with a semi-rigid brush.
• Do not submerge the sharpener in water. The sharpening wheel can easily be removed from the sharpening unit, removing it in the direction of the arrow (Fig. I). Keep the wheel clean for correct sharpening. Remove dirt and grease with alcohol and a semi-rigid nylon brush.

WARNING
being cut! Use only after carefully reading the operating instructions supplied with the device.
If a blade removal device has been purchased, it is recommended that you follow the relevant operating instructions provided with your device to remove the blade.

MAINTENANCE

Blade Sharpening
Frequency and duration of sharpening depend on the use of the equipment.

1. make sure that the machine is off;
2. position the thickness adjustment knob in the safety position;
3. set the regulating knob for slice thickness in the safety position;
4. pull the meat table all the way back. For sharpening, follow the instruction Completely remove the sharpening unit and turn it 180° to position it in the sharpening configuration. Release the sharpener and start the blade by pressing the start button. Press the sharpening button A for approximately 10-15 seconds and, at the same time, press button B of the deburring wheel for a few seconds. Release both buttons simultaneously. Press the stop button and bring the sharpening unit to the initial position (Fig. L).

WARNING
Ening wheel can easily be removed from the sharpening unit, removing it in the direction of the arrow (Fig. I). Keep the wheel clean for correct sharpening. Remove dirt and grease with alcohol and a semi-rigid nylon brush.

Lubrication
After a regular period of use, it may be necessary to lubricate the carriage guides. We recommend executing this operation every 1 month. For lubrication, only use acid free oil (we recommend Vase-line oil). Do not use vegetable oil. For lubricating, follow the instruction: 1) move the meat table towards the operator; 2) insert the oiler in the special hole and pour a small amount of oil; 3) remove the oiler and slide the carriage 3-4 times.

SERVICE
No user-serviceable parts are inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel. All the repair and replacement operations (like blade replacement, re-placement of the motor belt, replacement of the subbasaplate electrical system components, repair of structural parts, repair and/or re-placement of sub-baseplate components, or similar) shall be executed exclusively by personnel authorized by the manufacturer. In the event service is needed, you may return your food slicer to the manufacturer or to one of the Authorized Ser-vice Centers. For information about service centers please contact us at:
service@berkelinternational.com.

WARNING
The blade re-! placement is mandatory if distance between the edge of the blade and the internal edge of the guard exceeds 6 mm.

WARRANTY AND RESPONSIBILITY

The manufacturer supplies machines with a limited warranty of 24 months from the purchasing date. The warranty is extended only to defects that arise under intended use conditions and proper use. The warranty does not cover defects resulting from faults caused by transport, purchaser’s incompetence or negligence, improper installation or earthing, unauthorised in-terventions, natural wear and tear, voltage variations greater than 10% of the nominal value. Moreover, the warranty does not cover components intrinsically subject to wear, such as blades and grinders, except in the event of evident manufac-14 Turing defects.
The manufacturer declines any direct and indirect responsibility coming from:

• failure to observe the instructions in this manual;
• use which does not conform to prevailing specific regulations in the country of installation;
• unauthorised modifications and/or repairs carried out on the machine;
• use of non original accessories and replacement parts;
• exceptional events. Transfer of ownership of the machine automatically defaults the manufacturer’s liability for the machine in question with the exception of observance of directive 2006/42/CE (liability for any manufacturing defects of the product).
  The Identification tag on the base-plate indicates manufacturer, machine, technical information and CE marking.

DEMOLITION OF THE SLICER

The machines are comprised of: – aluminum/magnesium alloy structure;

• Inserts and various components and stainless steel;
• electrical parts and electrical cables;
• electric motor;
• plastic material, etc.
• If dismantling and demolition are entrusted to third parties, use only companies authorized for disposal of the above-men-tioned materials.
  The appliance complies with the EU Directive 2012/19/UE. Packaging materials and appliances contain recyclable materials. Your appliance con-tains valuable materials that can be recovered or can be recyclable. Separation of the remaining waste materials into different types facilitates the recycling of valuable raw mate-rials. Leave the appliances at a collection point. You can obtain information on disposal from your local authorities.

Troubleshooting

the machine still does not start, contact the service center
The machine starts when the on button is pressed but the operation indicator light does not turn on| The indicator light may be defective| Do not use the machine with the indicator light off. Contact the service center
Excessive resistance to cutting of the product| The blade is dull| Sharpen the blade
The blade slows down or stops while cutting the product| The drive belt may be loose or damaged| Contact the service center in order to tension or replace the belt
The machine does not stop when the stop button is pressed| The control circuit may be defective| Immediately stop the machine, removing the plug from the mains outlet. Contact the service center
Excessive resistance in motion of the sliding components (product holder, carriage)| The lubrication of the sliding guide may not be sufficient| Carry out periodical lubrication as described in this manual

DATA SHEET

ESSENTIA SALUMERIA BES300 – BES350 – BES370

Electrical specification

| 230V 50Hz – 1ph.

400V 50Hz – 3ph.

| 230V 50Hz – 1ph.

400V 50Hz – 3ph.

| 230V 50Hz – 1ph.

400V 50Hz – 3ph.

available also with 120V/220V – 60Hz
Weight| 29 kg| 40 kg| 48 kg

ESSENTIA MACELLERIA BEM350 – BEM370

Electrical specification

| 230V 50Hz – 1ph.

400V 50Hz – 3ph.

| 230V 50Hz – 1ph.

400V 50Hz – 3ph.

available also with 120V/220V – 60Hz
Weight| 41 kg| 42 kg

ESSENTIA GRAVITÀ BEG300 – BEG350 – BEG370

Motor rating

| 300B 0,25-0,35 kW| 350B 0,25-0,30 kW| 370B 0,25-0,30 kW
300G 0,25-0,30 kW| 350G 0,25-0,30 kW| 370G 0,25-0,30 kW
Blade diameter| 300 mm| 350 mm| 370 mm

Electrical specification

| 230V 50Hz – 1ph.

400V 50Hz – 3ph.

| 230V 50Hz – 1ph.

400V 50Hz – 3ph.

| 230V 50Hz – 1ph.

400V 50Hz – 3ph.

available also with 120V/220V – 60Hz
Weight| 34 kg| 38 kg| 41 kg

ESSENTIA DELICATESSEN BED300

SPECIFICATIONS
Circular cutting capacity| 225 mm
Rectangular cutting capacity| 230x225h mm
Max slice thickness| 25 mm
Motor rating| 0,15 kW – 0,27 kW
Blade diameter| 300 mm

Electrical specification

| 230V 50Hz – 1ph.

400V 50Hz – 3ph.

available also with 120V/220V – 60Hz
Weight| 41 kg

Note
As we actually strive to improve our products, specifications are necessarily subject to change  without notice.

References

• Berkel – Home slicers, professional slicers, knives since 1898

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