VOLLRATH 55010 Cucumber Slicer Instruction Manual

VOLLRATH 55010 Cucumber Slicer Instruction Manual

55010

Thank you for purchasing this Vollrath Food Processing 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 can cause severe personal injury, death, or substantial property damage if the warning is ignored.

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

NOTE
Note is used to notify people of installation, operation, or maintenance information that is important but not hazard-related.

For Your Safety!
These precautions should be followed at all times. Failure to follow these precautions could result in injury to yourself and others or damage the equipment.

To reduce risk of injury or damage to the equipment:
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• Check equipment before each use to insure the equipment is clean.
• „„ Check for broken, nicked or dull blades and if found, replace the blade assembly.
• Check to insure that the pusher head sits down completely on the rubber bumpers.
• If necessary, lubricate guide rods using a light coating of mineral oil, Petro Gel, or food grade lubricant. DO NOT USE COOKING OIL AS IT WILL BECOME STICKY AND MAY PERMANENTLY DAMAGE THE PUSHER HEAD BEARINGS

Function and Purpose

Intended for slicing and wedging vegetables.

Unpacking the Equipment and Initial Setup

Carefully remove crating or packaging materials from the equipment. Dispose of all packaging ,materials in an environmentally responsible manner.
Install the feet (C) securely to the base assembly (F). See Figure 1.

Features and Controls

Operation

Prior to first use, it is important to clean the equipment. Wash new blades with warm soapy water and rinse thoroughly to remove the thin protective oil film.

1. Before each use, check that the equipment is clean and the blades are in good condition. If loose or broken blades are found, blades must be serviced.
2. Before each use, always check for proper blade alignment. Slowly set the pusher head block (D) onto the blade assembly (G). See Figure 1. They should slide together with no obstructions. If there are obstructions, verify they are a matching set.
3. Prepare the food product to be processed.
4. Lift the handle (B) and place the food on the food holder (H).
5. Remove hand from the blade assembly (G) area and place that hand on the base assembly (F).
6. Using a strong, quick, downward thrust, force the food product through the blade assembly (G).
7. Repeat this process until you have prepared enough food product for your daily needs.
8. Clean and lubricate your equipment immediately after each use. See the
   CLEANING section of this manual for more information.

Cleaning

To maintain the appearance and increase the service life, clean your daily.

NOTE:
Food acids will make blades dull and corrode the metal.
Always clean this food preparation equipment immediately after every use.

1. Remove the handle (B) and pusher block (D) from the guide rods (A). See Figure 1.
2. Remove the base assembly (F) and blade assembly (G).
3. Wipe, rinse or spray off parts and equipment thoroughly with HOT water.
4. Do not wipe across the blades or use scrub pads on this equipment. Wiping across the sharp edge of the blade can cause injury and will dull the blades.
5. The blade assembly (G) is best cleaned by forcing water under pressure through the blades from the unsharpened side. If necessary, use a nylon bristle cleaning brush to push food particles out from the unsharpened side of the blade assembly (G).
6. Do not put this equipment in a dishwasher or dish machine with soaps, detergents, or other alkaline chemicals that can harm the equipment.
7. After cleaning, let the equipment air dry.
8. Lubricate the guide bar with mineral oil or Petro Gel after each use.
   Do not use cooking oil as it will become sticky and may permanently damage the equipment.

Preventative Maintenance

1. Clean equipment after every use.
2. Use for intended purposes only.
3. Change blades regularly – based on usage.

Replacing Blade Assembly

Wash new blades with warm, soapy water and rinse thoroughly to remove the thin protective oil film. Keep the sharp edge away from you when handling blades.

1. Allow ample room to work on a flat, dry surface.
2. Remove the handle (B) and pusher block (D) from the guide rods (A). See Figure 1.
3. Remove the base assembly (F) and blade assembly (G).
4. Install new blade assembly (G) and secure with thumbscrew (E).
5. Lubricate the guide bar with mineral oil or Petro Gel after each use.
   Do not use cooking oil as it will become sticky and may permanently damage the equipment.

Troubleshooting

If the equipment no longer processes food cleanly or without damage to the food product, the blades could be dull and be in need of replacement. Broken, bent, or nicked blades must be replaced.

Service and Repair

Please contact the qualified professional repair service listed below.
When contacting the Authorized Professional Service Center, please be ready with the model number, serial number, and proof of purchase showing the date the equipment was purchased.

Warranty Statement for The Vollrath Co. L.L.C.

The Vollrath Company LLC warrants the products it manufactures and distributes against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year, except as specifically provided below. The warranty runs 12 months from the date of original installation. (End user receipt)

1. Refrigeration compressors – The warranty period is 5 years.

2. Refrigerated Display Cases (RDE) compressors the warranty is 3 years.

3. Replacement parts – The warranty period is 90 days.

4. Aluminum Fry pans are 90 days.

5. EverTite™ Riveting System – The warranty covers loose rivets only, lifetime to original purchaser.

6. Cayenne® Heat Strips – The warranty period is 1 year plus an additional 1 year period on heating element parts only.

7. Ultra, Ultra Fajita, Mirage® Pro and Professional Induction Ranges –
   The warranty period is 2 years.

8. Mirage®, Mirage® Cadet, Mirage® Fajita and Commercial Induction ranges – The warranty period is 1 year.

9. ServeWell® Induction Workstations – The warranty period is 1 year on the workstation table and 2 years on induction hobs.

10. Slicers – The warranty period is 10 years on gears and 5 years on belts.

11. Mixers – The warranty period is 2 yrs parts, 1 yr labor and belts are 5 years.

12. Vollrath – Redco products – The warranty period is 2 years.

13. Optio / Arkadia product lines – The warranty period is 90 days.

14. All non-stick products (i.e. fry pans and surfaces) are 90 days for the non stick surfaces.

15. All TRAEX® product warranty (with the exception of T-REX™) is 1 year.

16. T-REX™ product by TRAEX® is lifetime warranty.

All products in the Jacob’s Pride® collection, including the following, have a lifetime warranty:

• NSF Certified One-Piece Dishers
• NSF Certified Spoodle® Utensils
• NSF Certified Heavy-Duty Spoons with Ergonomic Handle
• NSF Certified Heavy-Duty Basting Spoons
• Heavy duty Turners with Ergonomic handle
• One-Piece Tongs*
• Heavy-Duty One-Piece Ladles*
• Nylon Handle Whips
• One-Piece Skimmers
• Tribute®, Intrigue®, and Classic Select® Cookware*

*Jacob’s Pride® warranty does not cover Kool-Touch®, non stick coatings and silicone handles.

All Miramar® Cookware listed below has a lifetime warranty.

• Casseroles Pans
• Oval Pans
• Sauté Pans
• French Omelet Pans
• Brazier Pans
• Stir Fry Pans
• Stir Fry Server
• Sauce Pans
• Small / Large food Pans
• French Oven
• High/Low Dome Covers

Note: Miramar® warranty does not include Buffet, Table Top Service, Templates, Decorative pans, or soup inserts

THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
As The Vollrath Company LLC’s only responsibility and the purchaser’s only remedy, for any breach of warranty, The Vollrath Company LLC will repair or, at its option, replace the defective product or part without charge, except as otherwise provided below:

• For refrigeration compressors and the second year of the warranty on Cayenne® Heat Strips and mixers, The Vollrath Company LLC will provide the repaired or replacement part only; and the buyer will be responsible for all labor charges incurred in performing the repair or replacement.
• To obtain warranty service, the buyer will be responsible to return to The Vollrath Company LLC any product (other than gas equipment that is permanently installed) weighing less than 110 lbs. or located outside of a 50-mile radius of a certified technician designated by The Vollrath Company LLC to perform warranty repairs. If a Vollrath Technician cannot be contacted check the website for service contact points. (Please refer to the Product Catalogue for weights and sizes of product)
• No remedy will be available for products that have been damaged by accident, carelessness, improper installation, lack of proper setup or supervision when required, neglect, improper use, installation or operation contrary to installation and operating instructions or other causes not arising out of defects in materials or workmanship. At the buyer’s request, The Vollrath Company LLC will repair and or replace such products at a reasonable cost.
• No remedy will be available for slicers where blade has not been sharpened (Refer to owner’s manual for sharpening instructions)
• No remedy will be available for mixers damaged by changing gears while equipment is running or overloading, in either case as determined by a Vollrath Certified Technician
• Warranty work must be authorized in advance by The Vollrath Company LLC. See the operating and safety instructions for each product for detailed warranty claim procedures.
• No remedy will be available for product returned and found to be acceptable to the product specification.
• No remedy will be available under any warranty not registered as required below.

Items Not Covered Under Warranty:

• Meat Grinder Knives
• Light Bulbs in Convection Ovens, Hot Food Merchandiser and displays, Heat Lamps, and Heat Strips
• Oven Door Seals
• Oven Door Glass, Breath Guard Glass
• Hot Food Merchandisers / Display Case Glass
• Calibration and set up of gas equipment
• Manual Slicer / Dicer blades (table top food prep) – Redco and Vollrath

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY:
THE VOLLRATH COMPANY LLC SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER BASED UPON NEGLIGENCE OR OTHER TORT, BREACH OF WARRANTY, OR ANY OTHER THEORY.

Warranty Procedure
On all warranty calls, the following process and information is required:

• All warranty claims will start with a call to Vollrath Technical Service support line.(800-628-0832).
• A technical support professional will work to diagnose the issues, and provide the details for the service solution.
• Name and phone number of person calling
• Business name, street address, city, state and zip
• Model and serial number
• Date of purchase and proof of purchase (Receipt)
• Name of dealer where unit was purchased

NOTE: Vollrath will not accept products sent without the proper procedure being followed.

Important:
TO MAKE A CLAIM FOR ANY REMEDY UNDER THIS WARRANTY, YOU MUST REGISTER YOUR WARRANTY.

Register Today
ONLINE: Register your warranty on-line now at www.Vollrathco.com
NO WEB ACCESS: If you do not have access to the web, kindly register by completing the warranty registration form and faxing it to The Vollrath Co. LLC office in the country of purchase.

www.vollrathco.com

The Vollrath Company, L.L.C.
1236 North 18th Street
Sheboygan, WI 53081-3201
U.S.A.
Main Tel: 920.459.6573
Fax: 800.752.5620

Technical Services: 800.628.0832
Service Fax: 920.459.5462
Canada Service: 800.695.8560
© 2013 The Vollrath Company, L.L.C.

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