909E & 919E O
WNER
/O
PERATOR
M
ANUAL
• 19
T
ROUBLESHOOTING
If your slicer should fail to function, there are a few things you can check before calling a service-
man.
K
NIFE
N
OT
S
HARPENING
1.
Are sharpening procedures being followed exactly as shown in this manual?
2.
Are sharpener stones clean? If not, replace them according to the instructions given in the
Sharpener Maintenance section. See Page 12.
3.
Are sharpening stones severely worn and not making contact with the blade? If so, replace them
according to instruction given in Sharpener Maintenance section. See Page 12.
4.
Are sharpener stones in good condition but not making solid contact with the knife? If so, have
your Berkel serviceman adjust them to the proper height.
5.
If knife blade clean? If coated with food fats, sharpener stones cannot sharpen. Clean per
instructions.
E
LECTRICAL
F
AILURE
1.
Is slicer fully plugged into wall receptacle? If properly connected, the red pilot light should be
illuminated.
2.
Inspect the power cord? Has it been damaged, cutting off electrical flow?
3.
Are you getting electricity from wall outlet? Check by plugging in another piece of equipment
with the same electrical requirements. Also, check the circuit breaker or fuse.
If you are getting electrical power, and your slicer is still not operating properly, contact your Desig-
nated Berkel Service Location.
I
NDEXING
M
ECHANISM
N
OT
A
DVANCING
G
AUGE
P
LATE
If the indexing knob should not open and close the gauge plate properly, it is a sign that the internal
mechanism has suffered some loss of adjustment. Do not try to adjust the mechanism yourself.
Contact your Designated Berkel Service Location.
A
UTOMATIC
/M
ANUAL
S
ELECTOR
N
OT
E
NGAGING
(919E M
ODEL
)
This should be checked only by your Designated Berkel Service Location.
NOTE:
The mechanism in the undercarriage should not be oiled or greased except by a Designated
Berkel Service Location. Excess oil can lead to wear, breakage and slippage of the drive belt and
cause you needless expense.
