WARING COMMERCIAL WCS220 Food Slicer Instruction Manual

Food Slicer

WCS220/250/300 Series

For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using it.

IMPORTANT UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION: THE SLICING BLADE HAS A VERY SHARP EDGE.
To avoid injury when unpacking the unit, please follow these instructions:

1. Put the box on a large, sturdy, flat surface.
2. Remove the instruction book and other literature.
3. Position the box on its side, and then flip the box so that the open side is facing the floor.
4. Lift up the box and remove the foam inserts.
5. Remove the protective bag.
6. To lift and move the unit, bend your knees to avoid back injuries, and place one hand on the bottom of the motor housing and the other one under the carriage.
7. Please use extreme caution when handling the blade. We suggest you save all the packing materials in the event that future shipping of the machine is needed.

Keep all plastic bags away from children.

REPACKING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Put food slicer on a large, sturdy, flat surface.
2. Put the food slicer into a plastic bag.
3. Position foam inserts on each end of the food slicer.
4. Put the packaged unit into the upright box.
5. Replace top corrugated insert, instruction book, and other literature.

DELIVERY, PACKAGING, AND STORAGE

TRANSPORT – HANDLING – STORAGE
The machine is packed in a cardboard box with foam inserts.

| The packaging is suitable for travel by all means of transport.
It can be stacked one carton on another for a maximum of three cartons.
– The packaging must be kept dry.
– To be handled by 2 persons.
– When on pallets, handle only with electric lifters.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, especially when children are present, basic safety precautions should always be taken, including the following:

1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
2. Unplug the power cord from the outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts, before cleaning, and before attaching, adjusting, or removing the blade sharpener.
3. The blade is exceptionally sharp. Handle very carefully.
4. To protect against the risk of electric shock, do not put appliances in water or other liquids.
5. Do not use appliances near children and individuals with certain disabilities.
6. Avoid contact with moving parts.
7. Never put the unit near a hot burner, in an oven, or in a dishwasher.
8. Do not operate the Waring® Commercial Food Slicer or any electrical equipment with a damaged cord or plug, or after the unit malfunctions, is dropped or damaged in any manner. If damaged, immediately stop use and call Waring customer service at 800-269-6640. Return unit to the nearest Authorized Service Center for examination, repair, or adjustment.
9. Do not use outdoors.
10. Do not let a cord hang over the edge of a table or counter, come into contact with sharp edges, or touch hot surfaces.
11. Place the appliance on a firm and stable surface. Ensure that the appliance is not placed near the edge of the worktop, where it can be easily pushed off or fall.
12. Never plug in the appliance where water may flood the area.
13. NEVER PUT YOUR FINGERS NEAR THE BLADE WHILE IT IS IN OPERATION.
14. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by the manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock, or injury.
15. Use the slicer to cut ONLY designated food. Do not attempt to slice frozen food or materials such as bones, cardboard, plastic, etc.
16. TO PROTECT AGAINST ANY RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT PUT THE APPLIANCE IN WATER OR IN ANY OTHER LIQUIDS.
17. The Waring° Food Slicer has a sharp blade. To avoid injury, never hand-feed food to be sliced. Always use the unit when completely assembled with a food carriage and food guide.
18. WARNING: This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been adequately trained to do so in a safe manner. It is better to watch over children to be sure they do not play with the device. Use of this appliance must be carried out with the utmost care as it concerns a cutting device.
19. Always use completely assembled slicers with food tray and food holder arm and with all the protective parts.
20. The use of spare parts not recommended or sold by the manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock, or injury.
21. Do not catch slices with your hand.
22. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
23. Do not use the machine with the protective parts removed.
24. Waring declines all responsibility in the case of improper use of the machine. Do not use the food slicer for frozen food, bone-in meat, or anything other than foodstuffs. Periodically check the state of the cable; should it be damaged, it must be replaced by qualified staff.
25. Do not submerge the food slicer in water when cleaning.
26. The slicer is not to be washed by the use of a waterjet.
27. Do not use extension cords.
28. Do not unplug by pulling the cord.
29. Do not use the machine with wet hands or bare feet.
30. Do not place the slicer near sources of heat.
31. Even though the machine is equipped with safety devices, keep your hands away from the blade and moving parts.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. FOR COMMERCIAL USE ONLY

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded while in use to protect the operator from electric shock. The appliance is equipped with a 3-conductor cord and 3-prong grounding-type plug to fit the proper grounding-type receptacle. The appliance has a plug that looks like the plugin drawing (1). An adapter, as in drawing (2), should be used for connecting the appliance plug to two-prong receptacles. The grounding lug, which extends from the adapter, must be connected to a permanent ground such as a properly grounded outlet box, as shown in the drawing (3), using a metal screw.

NOTE: The use of an adapter is not authorized in Canada.

GENERAL INFORMATION

PRESENTATION
The aim of this handbook is to provide the customer with as much information as possible about our food slicer, and instructions for its use and maintenance in order to keep it working efficiently. This handbook should be given to those responsible for the use and periodical maintenance of the slicer. The handbook should be kept in good condition and stored in an easily accessible place for quick reference.

IMPORTANCE OF THE HANDBOOK
The handbook is an integral part of the machine. It includes important information regarding safety and danger, pointed out by these symbols:
The information included will allow you to use the machine in perfectly safe conditions and to obtain the best results.

SAFETY

MAIN VOLTAGE
Before plugging in, check that the main voltage corresponds to the voltage indicated on the food slicer (see data plate).

WARNINGS AND SAFETY RULES
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

Read carefully all the instructions before using the machine, taking particular care of the paragraphs with the safety and danger symbols.

CONTROL
Transmission.

Immediately after installation, check that the appliance is operating correctly as follows:
– Ensure the thickness control knob (6) is in the “0” position.
– Switch on the slicer.
– Using a cloth, push on the blade (3), to try to break it; the blade must not stop. If the blade does stop, return the appliance to Waring service center.

The sliding capacity of the food tray group carriage.
Check that the carriage slides across its full range. It is possible that some pieces of the packaging remain on the sliding bars (28 and 29) and can impede the sliding mechanism.

Clean the square bar (28) indicated in the picture with a cloth (avoid degreasing the bar).
Periodically, after having cleaned the cylindrical sliding bar (29), lubricate it with Petro-Gel or similar food-grade oil (30).

Sharpener group.
Check the insertion of the sharpener assembly (see #10 on an illustration) in its seat, to make sure the sharpener is properly mounted and to ensure it is secure.

TECHNICAL DATA – DIMENSIONS

COMMON TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
– Structure is cast aluminum
– Blade guard, food tray, and movable bulkhead: in oxidized aluminum
– Shaft holding the blade is mounted on a double ball-bearing
– Professional, ventilated motor
– Tempered, professional blade

INSTALLATION AND OPERATION

INSTALLATION

Environmental conditions:
– Minimum temperature above 46°F (7.7 °C)
– Maximum temperature below 100°F (37.7 °C)
– Minimum moisture 30%
– Maximum moisture 80%
– The slicer must be put on stable support to prevent it from moving.
– The cord has to be connected in a manner that will not create a tripping hazard.

Leveling
Check that the movable bulkhead (2) with the thickness control knob (6) in the “0” position is aligned to the blade in the zone (see above).
If it is not aligned, adjust the feet (12) by unscrewing or screwing the right foot.

PARTS
1 – Food holder arm
2 – Movable bulkhead
3 – Blade
4 – The blade cover
5 – ON / OFF switch
6 – Thickness control knob
7 – Sliding carriage or sliding food tray
9 – Blade cover release knob
10 – Sharpener group
12 – Feet
13 – Sharpener group locking knob

OPERATION

With the slicer turned off, pull the slicing food tray (7) completely] toward you and place the food product onto the food tray. Slice only boneless, unfrozen product with the slicer.
Make sure all knobs are tightened prior to using the slicer.
Rotate the slice thickness dial counterclockwise to the desired setting. After slicing is complete, always turn the slice thickness control knob clockwise to the “0” position.
Turn the slicer on by pushing the green ON switch. The Power indicator light will illuminate.
To turn the slicer off, press the OFF switch.

NEVER ATTEMPT TO ADJUST LOAD OR UNLOAD FOOD TRAY WHEN SLICER IN OPERATION.
BLADE SHARPENING – for blade diameter: 8½”, 10″, 12″ Blades
NOTE: It should be noted that the blade is highly resistant; therefore, it needs to be sharpened only when the cutting performance decreases.

• Unplug the slicer from the electrical outlet.
• Check that the movable bulkhead (2) is closed (thickness control knob (6) in position “0”). See Fig. 2.
• Carefully clean the part of the blade that needs to be sharpened.
• Reinsert the plug.
• Loosen the locking knob (13) of the sharpener group (10). See Fig. 1.
• Raise the sharpener group (10), turning it by 180° so that both wheels are in working position. See Fig. 2.
• Lower the sharpener group (10) until it locks. See Fig. 2.
• Secure the group by turning the locking knob (13). See Fig. 3.
• Switch on (5). See Fig. 2.
• Press the button (26) and let the blade turn for about 1 minute. Turn the slicer off (5). When the blade is still, check to see if any burrs have formed on the edge. See Fig. 2.
• After having verified the presence of the burr, switch on and gently press a button (27) for about 3 seconds to remove the burr produced during sharpening. See Fig. 2.
• After sharpening, move the sharpener group (10) back to its original position and clean the edge of the blade and the wheels.
• After several sharpening operations, remove any residue from the sharpening wheel with alcohol and a brush.

CLEANING AND SANITIZING INSTRUCTIONS

THE SLICER MUST BE THOROUGHLY CLEANED, RINSED, SANITIZED, AND DRIED AFTER EACH DAY OF USE ACCORDING TO THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS.

FAILURE TO DO SO MAY ALLOW RESIDUE OF SLICED MATERIAL TO COLLECT ON THE UNIT.

• Never use abrasive cleaning agents or abrasive cloths when cleaning the unit.
• Remove the plug before the maintenance and disassembly operations for cleaning the protective parts.
• Wash, rinse, sanitize, and dry slicer prior to initial use and whenever it has not been used for an extended period of time.
• Wash and rinse blade and slicing carriage after each use.
• Clean and sanitize the motor base prior to initial use and after each use.
• Washing solutions based on consulting detergents and chlorine-based sanitizing solutions having a minimum chlorine concentration of 100 PPM are recommended.
• Before carrying out any maintenance operation, unplug the machine and make sure that the thickness control knob is in the “0” position. Remove the blade guard periodically, by removing the screw (in the center of the blade guard). Then clean both the blade and the inside of the blade guard with alcohol or warm water.

The following washing, rinsing, and sanitizing solutions, or their equivalents, may be used.

1%-2%: 11/4 – 23/4 Ounce/Gallon (lower dilution of 1% for normal cleaning and up to 2% for more stubborn soils)| Room Temperature
Rinsing| Plain Water| | Warm 95°F (35°C)
Sanitizing| Clorox® Regular Bleach (8.25% Hypochlorite Concentration)| 2 Teaspoons/Gallon (Alternately, a bleach with 5.25% Hypochlorite Concentration can be used at a dilution of 3 Teaspoons/Gallon)| Between 50°F and 120°F (10°C to 49°C)

Do not use jets of water.
Do not hose down slicer or splash excessively with water.
Do not wash any slicer components in a dishwasher.
Do not use brushes that can damage the surface of the machine.
Do not clean any parts of the slicer with a steel or abrasive pad.
Do not move the machine to clean it.
EASY-CLEAN SYSTEM

1. Make sure that the thickness control knob is in position “0”
   – Fig. 1 (the system operates only if the thickness control knob is in position “0”).

2. Pull the carriage toward the thickness control knob and tilt the carriage outward – Fig. 2/3.

3. Proceed with the cleaning.

CLEANING OF THE BLADE

BLADE IS SHARP. HANDLE CAREFULLY WHEN CLEANING.
It is not necessary to disassemble the blade when cleaning it because all its parts are reachable. The blade is very sharp.
WARNING: The replacement of the blade must be made by specialized personnel.

• The blade has to be replaced when it is not possible to sharpen it, or when the distance between the cutting part of the blade and the blade guard is more than 1/4 inch.
• The machine and all its parts should be cleaned with soft cloths moistened with standard, neutral detergents.
• Use soft cloths for drying. When the sliding carriage moves with difficulty, lift the food slicer and place it on its side. Carefully clean the cylindrical sliding bar and lubricate it with lithium grease or a similar product.

BEFORE CLEANING, SHARPENING, SERVICING, OR REMOVING ANY PARTS, ALWAYS TURN THE SLICER OFF. Turn the slice thickness dial clockwise to the “0” position until it stops, and unplug the power cord.
NEVER attempt to clean the slicer with the blade running.
NEVER attempt to remove the blade or blade guard from the slicer.
They must remain on the slicer for proper operation, sharpening, and cleaning.

WARNING: The slicer blade is very sharp. Exercise extreme caution when working near the blade.
It is recommended to use the proper anti-cut gloves to avoid the danger of cutting.
– Disassemble the blade cover (4).
– Loosen the blade cover release knob (9), unthread it, and remove the blade cover.
IMPORTANT! A microswitch interrupts the electrical current supply whenever the blade cover release knob (9) is removed.
Use a soft cloth moistened with a neutral detergent and wipe the blade from the center out.
Rinse with hot water and dry.
An important step to kill bacteria is to allow the parts to air-dry before using.
DO NOT exceed the chemical manufacturer’s recommended concentrations for detergent or sanitizer. Do not exceed 200 parts per million concentrations of available chlorine (1 tablespoon of 5.25% sodium hypochlorite bleach with 1 gallon of water). The effect of the sanitizing solution varies with its temperature and concentration.
NOTE: Failure to follow use, care, and maintenance instructions may void your warranty.
Use ONLY products formulated to be safe on stainless steel or aluminum.

WHEEL CLEANING

After many sharpening operations, clean the sharpening stones (10) of sharpening residue with a metallic brush.
Wipe sharpening wheels with alcohol after cleaning.
Any other servicing should be performed by an authorized service representative.

GASKET INSPECTION
The recommended interval between inspections shall not exceed six months for components that are detached for cleaning and sanitizing and twelve months for all others.
The inspections must be made by the manufacturer or its authorized service agent.

WARNING
The slicer must be removed from service until repaired by the manufacturer or its Waring authorized service agent if any gasket or seal is found to be damaged, or missing.
Inspections instructions shall include the Location of all gaskets and seals located in food and splash zones.

REMOVABLE ACCESSORY PARTS
NOTE: Contact your nearest authorized service center for blade replacement
Transmission
The transmission is made by a multi-grip belt. It is not necessary to regulate.
– Do not let dirt or oil come into contact with the transmission, as this will affect the performance of the slicer.
– In that case, it must be replaced, taking care of de-greasing both the motor pin and the pulley.

Electric cord
Periodically check its condition (there must not be any kinks). If the cord is damaged, it has to be replaced. Please return it to an authorized service center for replacement.

Blade
The blade has to be replaced when it is not possible to sharpen it or when the distance between the cutting part of the blade and the blade guard is more than 1/4 inch. Please contact your nearest authorized service center for replacement.

Sharpening stones of the sharpener
These stones, after a lot of sharpening operations, lose their abrasive action and must be replaced. Contact your nearest authorized service center for replacement.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Install blade cover and tighten the blade cover release knob
Ragged cuts, poor yield| Dull blade
Chipped blade Blade too small| Sharpen blade; make sure blade and stones are clean

Sharpen or have new blade installed Have new blade installed

Metal rubbing on blade| Blade cover not tightened/properly installed| Tighten blade cover release knob
The hard-to-push food carriage assembly| No lubrication| Lubricate sliding bars thoroughly with Petrol-Gel or similar. No vegetable oil!
Hard to sharpen| Stones dirty, wet, or clogged with grease
Blade dirty
Worn stones
Stones not properly aligned| Clean stones with warm water and a brush. Allow stones to air-dry and lubricate shafts with Petro-Gel or similar.
Clean top and bottom of blade Have stones replaced
Have sharpener adjusted
Slicer stops running| Motor overheated| Unplug the unit and wait 10-15 minutes for the slicer to cool down. Turn the unit back on and push the ON button. If the problem persists, contact an authorized service center.

LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY (U.S. AND CANADA ONLY)

Waring warrants every new WARING COMMERCIAL PRODUCT to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase when used with foodstuffs, nonabrasive liquids (other than detergents), and nonabrasive semiliquids, providing it has not been subject to loads in excess of the indicated rating.
Under this warranty, the Waring Commercial Division will repair or replace any part which, upon our examination, is defective in materials or workmanship, provided the product is delivered prepaid to the Waring Service Center, 314 Ella T. Grasso Ave., Torrington, CT 06790 or any Factory Approved Service Center.
This warranty does not: a) apply to any product that has become worn, defective, damaged, or broken due to misuse or due to repairs or servicing by other than the Waring Service Center or a Factory Approved Service Center or due to abuse, misuse, overloading or tampering; b) cover consequential damages of any kind.
The one-year warranty is applicable only to appliances used in the United States and Canada; this supersedes all other express product warranty or guarantee statements.
Warning: This warranty is VOID if the appliance is used on Direct Current (DC).

NOTES

Trademarks or service marks of third parties used herein are the trademarks or service marks of their respective owners.

©2018 Waring Commercial
314 Ella T. Grasso Ave.
Torrington, CT 06790

www.waringcommercialproducts.com

Made and printed in Italy
WCS220/250/300 Series IB
18WC051454
IB-15300

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