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Troubleshooting Guide

SYMPTOM

Slicer will not start

Ragged cuts-poor yield

Metal rubbing knife

Hard to push food chute

Hard to sharpen

Slicer stops running

CAUSE

Slicer not plugged in

Knife cover removed or not 
properly installed

Dull knife

Chipped knife

Knife-slicer table gap too wide

Knife too small

Knife cover

Food chute

End weight

Slicer table

No lubrication

Stones dirty, wet or clogged with 
grease

Knife dirty

Worn stones

Stones not properly aligned

Motor overheated 

SOLUTION

Plug in slicer

Install knife cover and tighten the 
knife cover release knob

Sharpen knife-make sure knife 
and stones are clean

Sharpen or have new knife 
installed

Call for service to adjust slicer 
table

Have new knife installed

Tighten knife cover release knob

Tighten or adjust food chute knob

Have defective end weight 
replaced

Call for service to adjust slicer 
table

Lubricate slide rods thoroughly 
with Globe oil. 

 No vegetable oil! 

 

Clean stones with warm water 
and a brush.  Allow stones to air 
dry. Lubricate shafts with Globe 
oil afterwards.

Clean top and bottom of knife

Have stones replaced

Have sharpener adjusted

Wait 10-15 minutes for slicer to 
cool down. Push the reset button, 
then start the slicer.

Summary of Contents for GC12B

Page 1: ...1 Visit our website at www globeslicers com select Service button 2 Or Call Globe service department at 937 297 7247 and ask for the contact information for your local service company Visit our websit...

Page 2: ...EANING 10 11 KNIFE SHARPENING 12 13 SIMPLE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR 14 15 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 16 LIMITED SLICER WARRANTY 17 GLOBE FOOD EQUIPMENT CO 2153 DRYDEN RD DAYTON OH 45439 PHONE 937 299 5493 FA...

Page 3: ...operator to remain alert to any hazards posed by the function of this equipment particularly the sharp knife blade and all moving parts If you are ever uncertain about a particular task or the proper...

Page 4: ...lease Knob Slice Thickness Dial Rubber Feet Motor Reset Button Receiving Area Slice Deflector Knife Cover Release Knob Slicer Table Model GC12BA Start Stop Controls Power Cord Auto Engage Lever Power...

Page 5: ...ALERT The food chute moves back and forth during automatic operation and can move in either direction on start up GC12BA only NEVER put hand into the chute arm opening on the right side of the slicer...

Page 6: ...equipment in any way from its original condition Doing so may create hazards and will void warranty NEVER operate slicer without the knife cover and knife ring guard securely installed NEVER operate s...

Page 7: ...provided 6 Make sure the knife cover knife ring guard and knife sharpener are in place 7 Make sure the warning label is properly positioned and legible and the instruction manual is available near the...

Page 8: ...he receiving area ALWAYS turn slicer off return auto engage lever to Manual position GC12BA only and turn the slice thickness dial clockwise until it stops after each use BEFORE CLEANING SHARPENING SE...

Page 9: ...eely 2 Pull the food chute completely towards you and place the food product onto the food chute Slice only boneless unfrozen product with the slicer Swing the end weight into position to secure food...

Page 10: ...licer and to follow the instructions on your quaternary sanitizer container to ensure proper sanitation is achieved DO NOT put components in dishwasher DO NOT hose down pressure wash or pour water on...

Page 11: ...insert the cloth between the knife and the knife ring guard Fig 11 3 While holding the cloth between the knife and the knife ring guard work it along the entire backside of the knife A nylon brush cou...

Page 12: ...harpening at less frequent intervals PREPARING TO SHARPEN Make sure auto engage lever is in the Manual position GC12BA only 1 Turn the slicer off and turn the slice thickness dial clockwise until it s...

Page 13: ...so the stone sharpens the back side of the knife Maintain pressure on the button for 30 seconds 3 Push the grinding stone button 2 Fig 13 1 and the honing stone button 3 Fig 13 2 at the same time so b...

Page 14: ...light tasteless odorless mineral oil that will not contaminate or impart odors or taste to sliced food products DO NOT USE VEGETABLE OIL TO LUBRICATE SLICER VEGETABLE OIL WILL DAMAGE THE SLICER Food...

Page 15: ...ipe off any excess oil that drips onto the slicer NOTE The sharpener and stones can be cleaned with warm water and a brush Allow it to air dry If the sharpener or stones are cleaned it is very importa...

Page 16: ...n slicer Install knife cover and tighten the knife cover release knob Sharpen knife make sure knife and stones are clean Sharpen or have new knife installed Call for service to adjust slicer table Hav...

Page 17: ...MPLARY 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 This...

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