Vollrath SLM250/S, 40950, SLM300P/S, 40951 Operator's Manual

Operator’s Manual

40950

40951

Medium-Duty Electric Slicers

Item No. Model No. Description

40950 SLM250/S 10" Blade
40951 SLM300P/S 12

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 Plug

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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.

• 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.

• This equipment must be installed by a qualified person and 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.

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FUNCTION AND PURPOSE

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SET UP THE EQUIPMENT

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

UNPACK THE EQUIPMENT

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

2. Immediately inform the carrier of any damage.

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

4. When no longer needed, dispose of all packaging and materials in an
environmentally responsible manner.

FEATURES AND CONTROLS

Clearance and Environmental Requirements

Slicer must be placed:

• 31-1/2" (80 cm) above the floor

• 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.

Set Up

1. Clean the equipment.
Before using this equipment it must be cleaned thoroughly. See
“Clean and Sanitize the Slicer” on page 4. Failure to clean surfaces
before using the equipment could cause food contamination.

2. Plug the equipment into a properly grounded electrical outlet that
matches the rating on the nameplate. Damage to the equipment can
occur if incorrect power is supplied to equipment.

40950/ 40951 Features

A On/Off Buttons L Gauge Plate
B Power Indicator Light M Blade
C Seal O Blade Cover
D Blade Cover Knob P Product Grip
E Slice Guard Q Product Grip Handle
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Blade Sharpener Locking Knob

G Blade Sharpener N Blade Guard
H

Carriage Tray

I Carriage Release Knob
J Foot
K Index Control

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40951 Only Features

OPERATION

Slice Food

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

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 personnel 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.

Inspect the Slicer

• Inspect the slicer for correct assembly.

• Confirm the seal is in place and in good condition.

• Verify the carriage release knob is fully tight and the carriage tray
does not wobble.

• 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 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.

Turn Off the 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.

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. Unplug the slicer power cord from the electrical outlet.

3. Remove the food that caused the overload. If necessary, clean the
equipment. See “Clean and Sanitize the Slicer” on page 4.

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

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

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

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5. Plug the slicer into the electrical outlet.

6. 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.

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 personnel 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

Tools You Will Need

For the 50950 slicer you will need a flathead screwdriver to remove the
slice guard.

1. Unplug the slicer from the electrical outlet.

2. Turn the index control knob to the right, past zero (0), until it will no
turn any further. This positions the gauge plate to protect you from
the blade.

3. Unscrew and remove the product grip handle. Clean the handle.

5. Lift the carriage tray to remove it.

6. Grasp the knob on the blade cover with one hand. With the other
hand, loosen and push the blade cover knob to lift the blade cover
from the blade.

7. Loosen the blade sharpener locking knob.

4. Unscrew and remove the carriage release knob.

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8. Lift the sharpening assembly 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 slicer 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.
NOTICE: Do NOT soak the sharpening assembly.
NOTICE: Do NOT wash the sharpening stones. Wet stones will not

properly sharpen the blade and will need to be replaced.

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.

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• Blade guard and back of blade. Carefully wipe the back of the blade
and inside edge of the guard.

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, in a solution of clean
warm water and correctly-diluted sanitizing solution.

NOTICE: Do NOT soak the sharpener assembly. Wet stones will

not properly sharpen the blade and will need to be
replaced.

3. Remove the parts from the basin and allow them to air dry. Do not
rinse or wipe the sanitizer off of the parts.

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

5. Use the cloth to sanitize the non-removable parts and body of the
slicer. See Step 3 under “Clean the Slicer.” Do not rinse or wipe the
sanitizer off of the parts.

Reassemble the Slicer

1. Install the slice guard.

2. Install the blade cover knob and secure the blade cover. Position the
cover so the blade knob is clear of the carriage tray.

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

4. Body of the slicer.

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

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3. Install the carriage tray and tighten the carriage release knob until it
will no longer turn.

NOTICE: Tighten the carriage release knob until it will no longer

turn. Under-tightening could cause the carriage to wiggle
and damage the gauge plate or body of the slicer.

4. Install the product grip handle.

5. Install the blade sharpening assembly.

6. Tighten the blade sharpener locking knob.

Inspect the Slicer

• Inspect the slicer for correct assembly.

• Confirm the seal is in place and in good condition.

• Verify the carriage release knob is fully tight and the carriage tray
does not wobble.

• 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 slicer.

MAINTENANCE

Schedule

Twice a

Procedure

Inspect the slicer before each use
Sharpen the blade
Clean and sanitize the slicer
Lubricate the carriage slide guides
Inspect the seal X

Daily Weekly Monthly

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X

Year

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 personnel 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.

NOTICE: Do not lubricate the blade sharpener assembly.
NOTICE: Use the integrated sharpener to sharpen the blade. Do not

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

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. Loosen the sharpener locking knob.

remove the blade to sharpen.

7. Position and press down on the sharpener so the blade is between
the two sharpening stones. Position the stones to overlap the blade
by approximately 1/8 inch.

8. Tighten the sharpening lock knob.

9. Plug the slicer into the electrical outlet.

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

11.Press and hold the sharpening stone button. Let the blade rotate
against the stone for 30-40 seconds. Release the button. Correctly
sharpening the blade should produce sparks. See the
Troubleshooting section if sharpening does not produce sparks.

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

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

bend the blade, which could then damage the slicer.

6. Rotate the sharpener 180°.

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

14.Clean the slicer. See “Clean and Sanitize the Slicer” on page 4.

MAINTENANCE (CONTINUED)

Lubricate Carriage Slide Guides

Lubricate the carriage slide guides at least once a month and any time
that pushing the tray becomes difficult.

NOTICE: Use the oil supplied with the slicer or a food safe lubricant.

Do NOT use vegetable oil or oil containing silicone. Do
NOT spray oil onto the slicer components. Sprayed oil
could unintentionally reach areas of the slicer that should
not be lubricated.

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. Carefully lay the slicer on its side.

5. Use a soft clean cloth to remove old oil and dust.

6. Lubricate the carriage slide guides using the oil included with the
slicer.

7. Carefully return the slicer to the upright position.

Inspect the Seal

Inspect the seal for damage. If it is cracked, broken or missing contact
an authorized Vollrath service agent to repair the slicer.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem Might Be Caused By Course of Action

Poor cutting performance. The blade needs to be sharpened. Sharpen the blade.

Poor cutting performance even
though blade is routinely sharpened.

No sparks when sharpening. Sharpening stones need to be replaced. Replace the stones.

Dirty sharpening stones.

Overload reset is activating too
often.

Sharpening process is incorrect.

Blade was not cleaned prior to
sharpening.

Repeat the sharpening process. Press and hold the sharpening
stone button for a few seconds longer to allow burrs to form on the
blade. If the problem persists contact Vollrath Technical Services.

Replace the stones.

Contact Vollrath Technical Services.

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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.

The Vollrath Company, L.L.C.

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Sheboygan, WI 53081-3201 U.S.A.
Main Tel: [phone] or 920.457.4851
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