Winco FVS-1 User Manual

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FRUIT & VEGETABLE SLICER

FVS-1

Warranty Service
To initiate warranty service contact:
[e-mail] or call: 973-295-3899

DO NOT send unit to WINCO without rst contacting
our customer service department.

FVS-1 shown mounted on optional
CBM-1218 Cutting Board Mount
(sold separately)

20190 827

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on the purchase of your KATTEX machine. Please take the time to carefully read through
this manual to ensure the machine is operated and maintained properly, to ensure the best possible
performance from this product for many years.

WINCO will not accept liability if:

• The instructions in this manual have not been followed correctly.

• Non-authorized personnel have tampered with the machine.

• Non-original spare parts are used.

• The machine has not been handled and cleaned correctly.

• There is any use damage to the unit.

SAFETY

WARNING: THE BLADES ARE VERY SHARP.
PLEASE USE CAUTION WHEN HANDLING AND
OPERATING THE MACHINE AND KEEP HANDS
AWAY FROM ALL CUTTING EDGES.

WARNING: IMPROPER INSTALLATION,
ADJUSTMENT, ALTERATION, SERVICE OR
MAINTENANCE CAN CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE,
INJURY, OR DEATH. READ THE INSTALLATION,
OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
THOROUGHLY BEFORE INSTALLING OR
SERVICING THIS EQUIPMENT.

CAUTION: THESE MODELS ARE DESIGNED,
BUILT, AND SOLD FOR COMMERCIAL USE ONLY.
IF THESE MODELS ARE POSITIONED SO THE
GENERAL PUBLIC CAN USE THE EQUIPMENT,
MAKE SURE THAT CAUTION SIGNS, WARNINGS,
AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ARE CLEARLY
POSTED NEAR EACH UNIT SO THAT ANYONE
USING THE EQUIPMENT WILL USE IT CORRECTLY
AND NOT INJURE THEMSELVES OR HARM THE
EQ UIPME NT.

AVERTISSEMENT: TRÈS COUPANTES TRÈS
COU PANTES. VEUILLEZ FAIRE PREUVE DE
PRUDENCE LORSQUE VOUS MANIPULEZ ET
UTILISEZ LA MACHINE ET GARDEZ LES MAINS
ÉLOIGNÉES DE TOUS LES BORDS DE COUPE.

AVERTISSEMENT: TOUTE INSTALLATION,
RÉGLAGE, MODIFICATION, RÉPARATION OU
ENTRETIEN INCORRECT PEUT OCCASIONNER
DES DOMMAGES MATÉRIELS, DES BLESSURES
GRAVES OU LA MORT. LIRE LES INTRUCTIONS
D'INSTALLATION, D'UTILISATION ET D'ENTRETIEN
ATTENTIVEMENT AVANT D'INSTALLER OU DE
RÉPARER CET APPAREIL.

ATTENTION: CES MODÈLES SONT CONÇUS,
FABRIQUÉS, ET VENDUS POUR UN USAGE
COMMERCIAL SEULEMENT. SI CES MODÈLES
SONT PLACÉS POUR QUE LE GRAND PUBLIC
PUISSE LES UTILISER, ASSUREZVOUS QUE LES
CONSIGNES D’ATTENTION, D'AVERTISSEMENT,
ET LES INSTRUCTIONS D'UTILISATION SOIENT
CLAIREMENT AFFICHÉES PRÈS DE CHAQUE UNITÉ
DE SORTE QUE N'IMPORTE QUEL UTILISATEUR DE
L'APPAREIL L'EMPLOIE CORRECTEMENT ET NE SE
BLESSE PAS OU N'ENDOMMAGE PAS L'APPAREIL.

WARNING: A FACTORY AUTHORIZED SERVICE
PROVIDER SHOULD HANDLE ALL MAINTENANCE
AND REPAIR. BEFORE DOING ANY MAINTENANCE
OR REPAIR, FOLLOW SERVICE SET UP
ARRANGEMENT.

AVERTISSEMENT: UN TECHNICIEN AUTORISÉ PAR
L'USINE DEVRA EFFECTUER TOUT L'ENTRETIEN
ET LES RÉPARATIONS. AVANT DE FAIRE TOUT
ENTRETIEN OU RÉPARATION, VEUILLEZ
CONTACTER WINCO.

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SAFETY (CONT.)

To ensure safe installation and operation, please carefully read and understand the following statements.

Unless the operator is adequately trained and supervised there is a possibility of serious injury. Owners of
this equipment bear the responsibility to make certain that this equipment is used properly and safely, and to
strictly follow all of the instructions contained in this manual and the requirements of local, state or federal
law.

Owners should not permit anyone to touch this equipment unless they are over 18 years old, are adequately
trained and supervised, and have read and understood this manual.

Owners should also ensure that no customers, visitors or other unauthorized personnel come in contact with
this equipment. It is the responsibility of the owner and the operator to remain alert to any hazards posed by
the function of this equipment.

If there is ever uncertainty about a particular task or the proper method of operating this equipment, ask an
experienced supervisor.

Note: Please remember that this manual and the warning labels do not replace the need to be alert, to properly train and
supervise operators, and to use common sense when using this equipment.

PACKAGE CONTENTS

All KATTEX Fruit & Vegetable Slicer come with the following:

• Fruit & Vegetable Slicer (partially assembled)

• Mounting Bracket and Leg Assembly

• Push Rod and Push Rod Spring

• Push Plate

• Hardware Bag

• Operating Instruction Manual

WINCO® prides itself on quality and service, ensuring that at the time of packing, all products are
supplied fully functional and free of damage. Should you find any damage as result of freight,
please contact your WINCO® dealer immediately.

UNPACKING THE EQUIPMENT

Dispose of all packaging materials in an environmentally responsible manner.

1. Remove all packing materials and tape, as well as any protective plastic and cardboard from the unit.

2. Clean any glue residue left over from the plastic or tape.

3. Place the unit in the desired position and height.

SAVE THE ORIGINAL BOX AND PACKAGING FOR USE IN PACKAGING AND SHIPPING THE EQUIPMENT
IF SERVICES ARE NEEDED.

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WARNING: THE BLADES ARE VERY SHARP.
PLEASE USE CAUTION WHEN HANDLING.

1. Remove the mounting locking screw and slide out leg
from the mounting base.

2. Determine the location for the unit and place the
mounting base on the work surface, countertop, or
mounting board.

3. Mark the holes of the mounting base on the surface.

4. Drill 1/4” holes in the surface where the holes are
marked.

5. Attach the mounting base to the work surface with
the at head screws provided.

Note: If work surface is thin, please use the provided
hex nuts for extra security.

6. Attach the mounting leg to the fruit and vegetable
slicer with hex screws.

PREPERATION

Note: The locking pin should be in the 9 o’clock
position on the fruit and vegetable slicer.

7. Slide the assembled fruit and vegetable slicer onto
the mounting base and secure with the mounting
locking screw.

8. Place the push plate inside fruit and vegetable slicer.
Slide the push rod through the “L” bracket hole and
through the spring and thread into the back of the
push plate.

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OPERATION

1. Check slice thickness setting and adjust if necessary.

The adjustable slicing unit is easily adjusted by holding the handle
stationary and by turning the adjusting screw at the end of the
adjusting shaft assembly.

The thickness of the slice is indicated by the alignment of the pin
in the slot and the lines on the recessed portion of the main shaft.

These lines are 1/16” apart; therefore, 2 lines =1/8”, 3 lines = 3/16”,
and so on, up to 1/2”.

2. Raise cover plate and place produce up to 5” in length into the
trough. If necessary pull the push rod and push plate away from
the slicer.

3. Close the cover plate and gently push on the push rod while
turning the handle on the rotary cutting unit in a clockwise
direction. Maintain uniform pressure on the push rod.

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OPERATION TIPS

1. For slice uniformity, turn the rotary slicing units slower as the slice width increases. This will help assure that the produce is
fully aligned to the adjusting plate before the next blade begins to cut.

2. After placing produce in the trough, turn the handle about one-quarter turn counterclockwise before turning in the cutting
direction. This will produce a “running start” as the blade makes its rst cut. As a result it will be easier and will provide more
uniform slices.

3. Do not apply heavy pressure on the push rod. It is unnecessary and will not improve the slicing or shredding action.

4. Do not force produce that is too large into the trough. It is recommened to use product up to 5” in length. It will be dicult to
push into the cutting blade and will result in uneven cuts.

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CLEANING

Cleaning of the device is important to assuring optimal performance and longevity.
Minimize the use of alkaline or acidic cleaners, as they may cause pitting and dulling of the finish.

The Fruit & Vegetable Slicer can be washed as a fully-assembled unit by loosening the mounting locking
screw and moving the unit to a sink or dishwasher

1. Turn the locking pin counterclockwise from the 3
o’clock to the 9 o’clock and pull out the shaft and
blade turntable assembly.

WARNING: THE BLADES ARE VERY SHARP.
PLEASE USE CAUTION WHEN HANDLING.

Note: The shaft and blade turntable assembly can
also be dissembled for additional cleaning or blade
replacement, as required.

a. Remove screw and slide out shaft and blade

holde r.

b. Blades can also be removed by unscrewing

the small screws.

2. Lift the guard o the trough.

3. To remove the cover, slide out the hinge pin.

Note: The hinge pin head should face the guard.

4. To remove the push rod and push plate, turn the push
rod counterclockwise to unthread it from the push
plate.

5. Remove the locking pin by pulling out the cotter pin.

6. Thoroughly wash/rinse/sanitize parts in warms soapy
water, dry and carefully reassemble.

Note: Hand washing unit is recommended as
washing in a commercial dishwasher will cause
the all aluminum parts to darken over time, this is
normal, and does not effect the general operation
of the unit.

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BLADE MAINTENANCE

To prolong the sharpness of the blades, they can be honed as follows:

1. Adjust the fruit and vegetable slicer to the maximum slice
thickness.

2. Remove the shaft and blade turntable assembly. (refer to
cleaning instructions)

3. Use a ne honing stone (do not le) on the at side of the
blade, and, if needed, on the beveled side (be sure to maintain
the original sharpening angles).

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MAINTENANCE

As needed, lubricate the following places with mineral oil, food grade grease, or rub them with Paraffin.
DO NOT LUBRICATE WITH COOKING OIL.

 •pushrod
 •groovesinthetrough
 •plasticbearingsinthetrough
 •slotsintheadjustableslicershaft

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PARTS LIST

1

16

17

18

15

2

3

19

20

4

5

6

13

14

7

8

9

10

11

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No. Description Part # QTY

1 Guard 1

2 Hinge Pin 1

3 Cover Plate 1

4 Trough 1

5 Push Plate 1

6 Push Rod & Spring 1

7 Mounting Leg 1

8 Hex Screws 4

9 Mounting Locking Screw 1

10 Flat Head Screws 4

11 Mounting Bracket 1

12 Hex Nuts 4

13 Locking Pin 1

14 Cotter Pin 1

15 Shaft & Blade Turntable

Assembly

16 Turntable with Handle 1

17 Shaft with Blade Holder 1

18 Blades FVS-1B 2

19 Blade Screws 8

20 Cutting Board Mount CBM-1218 1

FVS-1SB 1

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WARRANTY

NOTE: WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER THE PUSHER BLOCKS AND BLADE ASSEMBLY BLOCKS (PLUS PARTS).

WINCO warrants to the original purchaser of new equipment and non-electrical food preparation products (other than
blades), when installed in accordance with our instructions within North America and subjected to normal use, is free
from defects in material or workmanship for a period of 1 year. The labor warranty is one year from original installation
or 18 months from actual factory shipment date, whichever date occurs first.

THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. WINCO
EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED
WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

WINCO’S OBLIGATION AND LIABILITY UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY LIMITED TO REPAIRING AND
REPLACING EQUIPMENT THAT PROVES TO BE DEFECTIVE IN MATERIAL OR WORKMANSHIP WITHIN THE
APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD.

IN NO EVENT SHALL WINCO BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES TO BUYER OR
ANY THIRD PARTY, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OF PROPERTY, PERSONAL INJURY, LOSS OF
BUSINESS OR PROFITS OR OTHER ECONOMIC LOSSES, OR STATUTORY OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, WHETHER
IN NEGLIGENCE, WARRANTY, STRICT LIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE.

This warranty is given only to the first purchaser from a retail dealer. No warranty is given to subsequent transferees.
Warranty does not cover product failures caused by: failure to maintain, neglect, abuse, damage due to excess water,
fire, normal wear, improper set up and use. Periodic maintenance is not covered.
This warranty is not in force until such time as a properly completed and digitally signed Installation/Warranty
Registration has been received by WINCO within 30 days from the date of installation.

WARRANTY SERVICE

To initiate warranty service contact: [e-mail] or call: 973-295-3899
DO NOT send unit to WINCO® without first contacting our customer service department.

REGISTER ONLINE AT:

http://www.wincous.com
Proof of purchase is required to extend warranty more than 1 year from date of shipment from the factory.

THE FOREGOING WARRANTY PROVISIONS ARE A COMPLETE AND EXCLUSIVE STATEMENT BETWEEN THE
BUYER AND SELLER. WINCO® NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANY PERSONS TO ASSUME FOR IT ANY
OTHER OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH SAID EQUIPMENT.

Examples of items not covered under warranty, but not limited to just these items:

1. Acts of God, re, water damage, burglary, accident, theft.

2. Freight damage.

3. Improper installation or alteration of equipment.

4. Use of generic or after-market parts.

5. Repairs made by anyone other than a WINCO® designated service provider.

6. Lubrication.

7. Expendable wear parts, adjustable feet, blown fuses, lamps, etc.

8. Cleaning of equipment.

9. Misuse or abuse.

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Installation on the cutting board mount

WARNING: THE BLADES ARE VERY SHARP.
PLEASE USE CAUTION WHEN HANDLING.

CBM-1218

1. Remove the mounting locking screw and slide out leg
from the mounting base.

2. Attach the mounting base to the cutting board
mount with the at head screws and sleeve nuts
provided with the cutting board mount.

3. Attach the mounting leg to the fruit and vegetable
slicer with hex screws.

Note: The locking pin should be in the 9 o’clock
position on the fruit and vegetable slicer.

4. Slide the assembled fruit and vegetable slicer onto
the mounting base and secure with the mounting
locking screw.

5. Place the push plate inside fruit and vegetable slicer.
Slide the push rod through the “L” bracket hole and
through the spring and thread into the back of the
push plate.

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