Vollrath 40955 Operator’s Manual

Operator’s Manual

Heavy-Duty Electric Deli Slicers

Item No. Model No. Description

40955 SLM330E/S 13

Thank you for purchasing this Vollrath 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 will or can
cause severe personal injury or death.

CAUTION

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

NOTICE: Notice is used to note information that is important but not

hazard-related.

Drive Peak HP Voltage Amps Hz Plug

" Blade Belt 1/2 120 2.0 60

NEMA
5-15P

WARNING

Severe injury can occur if this equipment is not used properly.

To reduce risk of injury or damage to the equipment:

• Keep out of reach of children.

• Do not turn equipment on unless all guards are in place.

• Do not feed food by hand: always use food pusher.

• Equipment must be connected to a properly grounded electrical
supply matching the nameplate rating.

• Always unplug equipment before cleaning.

• Keep equipment away from water; avoid water jets during cleaning.

• Equipment should only be used in a flat, level position.

• Do not operate unattended.

• Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided
installation instructions.

• Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or a plug, if it
is not working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped.

• Do not immerse the cord or plug in water. Keep the cord away from
heated surfaces. Do not let the cord hang over the edge of a table or
counter.

• Do not use an extension cord with this equipment. Do not plug this
equipment into a power strip or multi-outlet power cord.

• Have a qualified personnel install this equipment in accordance with
local codes and ordinances.

• Do not spray controls or outside of equipment with liquids or
cleaning agents.

• Do not clean the equipment with steel wool.

• Keep equipment and power cord away from open flames, electric
burners or excessive heat.

Please register your product at Vollrath.com

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2016 The Vollrath Company L.L.C. Part No. 350010-1 en 1/29/16

FUNCTION AND PURPOSE

This equipment is intended to be used to slice food products in
commercial foodservice operations only. It is not recommended for use
with bone-in meat. It is not intended for household or laboratory use.

RECEIVING AND UNCRATING THE EQUIPMENT

1. Upon arrival, inspect the package and equipment for damage.

2. Immediately inform the carrier of any damage.

3. Position the pallet with the slicer on a flat surface.

4. Remove all packing material and tape, as well as any protective
plastic from the equipment.

6. Gently turn the slicer so it is resting on the blade cover knob.

7. Remove the four nuts that fasten the slicer to the pallet. Remove the
four washers and unscrew the four fastening tie rods from the pallet.

NOTICE: Take care to support the slicer so it does not tip when the

fastening hardware is removed.

5. Remove the sharpener. See “Disassemble the Slicer” on page 5.

8. Remove the pallet.

9. Install the metal spacers and rubber feet.

NOTICE: Feet and spacers must be installed to meet agency

listing criteria.

10.Upright the slicer and set on its feet.

11.Turn the feet to level the slicer.

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SET UP THE EQUIPMENT

Clearance and Environmental Requirements

Slicer must be placed:

• 31-1/2" (80 cm) from the ground

• 7-7/8" (20 cm) from walls or surrounding objects to allow for
sufficient room to operate the slicer

• in a dry area, away from heat sources and not in a passageway.

FEATURES AND CONTROLS

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Set Up

1. Clean the equipment.
Before using this equipment it must be cleaned thoroughly. See
“Clean and Sanitize the Slicer” on page 5. Failure to clean surfaces
before using the equipment could cause food contamination.

2. Plug the equipment into a properly grounded electrical supply
matching the nameplate rating. Damage to the equipment can occur
if incorrect power is supplied to equipment.

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A ON and OFF Buttons I Index Control Knob

B Foot (metal spacers not shown) J Carriage Slide Lubricant Access

C Slice Guard K Gauge Plate

D Blade Sharpener L Product Grip

E Carriage Tray M Blade

F Carriage Handle N Blade Cover Release Knob

G Carriage Release Knob O Blade Cover

H Kickstand P Product Grip Handle

J

Safe Blade Removal Tool (Not Pictured). See “Safe Blade Removal
Tool” on page 7.

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OPERATION

WARNING

Cut and Amputation Hazard

The blade on this commercial slicer is extremely sharp. Severe
injury can occur if care is not used when using or cleaning this
product. Only trained personal should operate equipment or
perform maintenance. To reduce the risk of injury, the use of a
cut resistant glove(s) is recommended when cleaning this
equipment.

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

Keep water and other liquids from entering the inside of the
equipment. Liquid inside the equipment could cause an
electrical shock. Do not spray water or cleaning products.
Liquid could contact the electrical components and cause a
short circuit or an electrical shock.

Before you Begin

Inspect the slicer to verify all components are installed. Do not use the
slicer if the components are not in good condition. Contact an
authorized Vollrath service agency to service the slicer.

Load the Slicer

1. Slide the carriage tray to the load/start position (closest to the
operator).

2. Lift the product grip and place the food onto the carriage tray and in
contact with the gauge plate.

3. Place the product grip either on top or behind the food to be sliced.

4. Set the desired slice thickness using the indexing control.

5. Press and release the ON (—) button.

OVERLOAD RESET SWITCH

If the slicer becomes overloaded the reset switch stops the slicer to
protect the motor. In case of overload:

1. Press and release the OFF (O) button.

2. Remove the food that caused the overload. If necessary, clean the
equipment. See “Clean and Sanitize the Slicer” on page 5.

3. Press and release the reset button, located on the bottom of the
slicer.

Overload Reset Switch

4. Press and release the ON (—) button to resume operation.

Reset should be a rare occurrence and should be due to overloading the
slicer. Contact a Vollrath authorized repair service center if the switch is
activating often during normal use.

Slice Food

1. Use the carriage handle to push the carriage tray back and forth to
slice the food.

Turn Off Slicer

1. Turn the index control to the zero (0) position so the gauge plate
protects the blade edge.

2. Press and release the OFF (O) button.

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CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE SLICER

WARNING

Cut and Amputation Hazard

The blade on this commercial slicer is extremely sharp. Severe
injury can occur if care is not used when using or cleaning this
product. Only trained personal should operate equipment or
perform maintenance. To reduce the risk of injury, the use of a
cut resistant glove(s) is recommended when cleaning this
equipment.

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

Keep water and other liquids from entering the inside of the
equipment. Liquid inside the equipment could cause an
electrical shock. Do not spray water or cleaning products.
Liquid could contact the electrical components and cause a
short circuit or an electrical shock.

NOTICE: This slicer shall be cleaned and sanitized at intervals to

comply with national, state and/or local health codes.

NOTICE: This slicer shall be cleaned and sanitized each time the

blade is sharpened.

Disassemble the Slicer

1. Unplug the slicer from the electrical outlet.

2. Turn the index control knob to the right, past zero (0), until it will not
turn any further. This positions the gauge plate to protect you from
the blade and is required for the carriage tray to be locked.

3. Remove the product grip handle. Note on some models, the handle
is not removable.

5. Use the carriage handle to firmly pull (do not force) the carriage tray
forward until you hear a click and it is locked into place. If it is
difficult to lock the carriage tray, verify the index control knob is
turned past zero and as far as possible to the right. Further loosen
the carriage release knob.

6. Tilt the carriage to the side.

7. Pull the blade cover knob to release the cover from the blade.

4. Turn the carriage tray release knob until it is very loose. Note: it is
not removable.

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8. Lift the blade sharpening assembly and rotate it 90° counter
clockwise. Lift to remove it.

9. Remove the slice guard.

10.Use a clean cloth to remove all coarse residual food and liquid from
the slicer surfaces.

CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE SLICER (CONTINUED)

Clean the Slicer

NOTICE: Do not clean the equipment with abrasive materials or

scratching cleansers. These can damage the finish. Clean
the slicer with only water, a mild detergent and sanitizing
solution.

NOTICE: Hand wash only.

1. Wash the removable parts in a clean basin filled with a solution of
clean warm water and mild detergent.

2. Rinse the parts with clean warm water.

3. Use a soft cloth, clean warm water and a mild detergent to clean the
non-removable parts of the slicer:

• The front and back sides of the blade. Start at the center of blade

and wipe toward the edge.

• Blade guard. From the backside of the blade guard, carefully wipe

the inside edge of the guard.

• Gauge plate. Start at the blade and wipe outward.

Sanitize the Slicer

NOTICE: The sanitizer concentration shall comply with Section

4-501.114, Manual and Mechanical Warewashing
Equipment, Chemical Sanitization – Temperature, pH,
Concentration, and Hardness of the FDA Food Code.

NOTICE: If a chemical sanitizer other than chlorine, iodine or

quaternary ammonium is used, it shall be applied in
accordance with the EPA registered label use instruction.

1. Wash your hands.

2. Soak the removable parts in a clean basin or sink, in a solution of
clean warm water and correctly diluted sanitizing solution.

3. Remove the parts from the basin and allow them to air dry. Do not
remove the sanitizer.

4. Moisten a soft clean cloth with correctly diluted sanitizing solution.

5. Use the cloth to sanitize the non-removal parts and body of the
slicer. See Step 3 under “Clean the Slicer.” Do not remove the
sanitizer.

Reassemble the Slicer

1. Verify the index control knob is at the zero (0) position.

2. Install the slice guard.

3. Install the blade cover knob and secure the blade cover.

4. Install the carriage tray and tighten the carriage tray release knob.

5. Install the blade sharpening assembly.

6. Tighten the blade sharpening knob.

7. Install the product grip handle.

• Body of the slicer.

• Underneath the slicer. Use the kickstand to lift the slicer.

Inspect the Slicer

• Inspect the slicer for correct assembly and verify the slicer is in
good working condition.

• Do not use the slicer if it is not in good working condition. Contact
an authorized Vollrath service agency to service the equipment.

4. Rinse the non-removable parts of the slicer with clean warm water.

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SAFE BLADE REMOVAL TOOL

1. Remove the blade guard cover.

2. Clean the front side of the blade. See “Clean the Slicer” on page 6.

3. Remove the sharpener.

4. Rotate the blade so that the screw holes are parallel to the base of
the slicer.

5. Place the safe blade removal tool on the blade and align the two
knobs on the tool with the holes in the blade.
Tip: Rotate the tool so the warning label is at the top of the tool and
the notch fits around the bump out of the blade guard.

6. Tighten the knobs to secure the tool to the blade.

7. Remove the screws that fasten the blade to the slicer.

8. Lift the safe blade removal tool to remove the blade.

9. Reverse the procedure to reinstall the blade.

MAINTENANCE

Daily

• Inspect the slicer before each use.

• Clean and sanitize the slicer.

Weekly

• Sharpen the blade weekly or any time that cutting becomes difficult
and/or produces a large amount of waste. The slicer should be
considered and treated as a knife: If it is not adequately sharpened,
the slicing results will be poor and the slicer will be overloaded.

Monthly

• Lubricate the carriage slide guides

Sharpen the Blade

WARNING

Cut and Amputation Hazard

The blade on this commercial slicer is extremely sharp. Severe
injury can occur if care is not used when using or cleaning this
product. Only trained personal should operate equipment or
perform maintenance. To reduce the risk of injury, the use of a
cut resistant glove(s) is recommended when cleaning this
equipment.

1. Turn the index control to the zero (0) position.

2. Press and release the OFF (O) button.

3. Unplug the slicer from the electrical outlet.

4. Clean the blade to remove any grease or food.

5. Lift the sharpener and rotate it 180° counter clockwise.

6. Position the sharpener so the blade is between the sharpening
stones.

7. Plug the slicer into the electrical outlet.

8. Press and release the ON (—) button.

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9. Press and hold the burring stone button. Let the blade rotate against
the deburring stone for 30-40 seconds. Release the button.

10.Simultaneously press and hold the sharpening stone buttons for 3-4
seconds. Release the buttons.

Lubricate Carriage Slide Guides

Lubricate the carriage slide guides at least once a month and any time
that pushing the tray becomes difficult. Use the oil supplied with the
slicer or a food safe lubricant. Do NOT use cooking oil.

1. Press and release the OFF (O) button.

2. Unplug the slicer from the electrical outlet.

3. Put a few drops of the oil that was supplied with slicer into the
carriage slide lubricant access hole (OIL) on the front of the slicer.

NOTICE: Pressing the buttons for longer than 3-4 seconds could

11.Press and release the OFF (O) button and unplug the slicer.

12.Return the sharpener to the original position.

13.Clean the slicer. See “Clean and Sanitize the Slicer” on page 5.

bend the blade, which could then damage the slicer.

SERVICE AND REPAIR

Serviceable parts are available on Vollrath.com.

To avoid serious injury or damage, never attempt to repair the unit or replace a damaged power cord yourself. Do not send units directly to
The Vollrath Company LLC. Please contact Vollrath Technical Services for instructions.

When contacting Vollrath Technical Services, please be ready with the item number, model number (if applicable), serial number, and proof of
purchase showing the date the unit was purchased.

WARRANTY STATEMENT FOR THE VOLLRATH CO. L.L.C.

This warranty does not apply to products purchased for personal, family or household use, and The Vollrath Company LLC does not offer a written
warranty to purchasers for such uses.

The Vollrath Company LLC warrants the products it manufactures or distributes against defects in materials and workmanship as specifically
described in our full warranty statement. In all cases, the warranty runs from the date of the end user’s original purchase date found on the receipt.
Any damages from improper use, abuse, modification or damage resulting from improper packaging during return shipment for warranty repair will
not be covered under warranty.

For complete warranty information, product registration and new product announcement, visit www.vollrath.com.

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The Vollrath Company, L.L.C.

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Sheboygan, WI 53081-3201 U.S.A.
Main Tel: [phone] or 920.457.4851
Main Fax: [phone] or 920.459.6573
Customer Service: 800.628.0830
Canada Customer Service: 800.695.8560

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