Onion King™ Food Slicer Operator’s Manual
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Tension the Blade Assembly (Continued)
500N and 501N Slicers
These slicers have four screws on each end that hold the blade
assembly to the frame. To tension the blades, tighten the screws on the
short leg end.
NOTICE: Hand tighten only. Do NOT use power tools. Using power
tools could damage the equipment.
1. Use the socket wrench to tighten the screws in a criss cross pattern.
Repeat until all of the screws as tight as possible. If you have a
torque wrench, use it to verify the screws are tightened to 70 in lbs.
OPERATION
Inspect the Equipment
NOTICE: The blade assembly tension MUST be checked before each
use. Failure to inspect and tighten the tension may lead to
poor performance and blade damage. Damage due to
failure to properly tighten the blade assembly is not
covered under warranty.
1. Verify that the equipment is clean.
2. Verify blade tension. See the procedure in this manual.
3. Verify the blades are in good condition. Do not use this equipment if
the blades are not in good condition. Contact Vollrath to order a
replacement blade assembly.
4. Check for proper blade alignment. Slowly set the pusher head onto
the blade assembly. They should slide together with no obstructions.
If there are obstructions, examine the pusher fingers. If they are
nicked or burred, smooth the rough edges with a small flat file. The
spaces between the fingers must be uniform. Straighten any bent
fingers.
Prepare the Food
Prepare the food to be processed. Food must be 3" (2.6 cm) or less in
diameter.
Slice the Food
1. Lift the handle and place the food on the rear of the blade assembly.
2. Remove your hands from the blade assembly area.
3. Grasp the safety handle with your left hand.
4. With your right hand, lower the handle to slightly score the food.
5. Raise the handle and then use a strong, quick, downward thrust on
the handle to push the food through the blade assembly.
CLEANING
To maintain the appearance and increase service life, clean this
equipment daily.
NOTICE: Food acids, if left on the blades, will erode and dull the
cutting edge prematurely. Always clean this equipment
immediately after every use.
NOTICE: Do not put this equipment in a dishwasher.
NOTICE: Hand wash using a solution of mild detergent and warm
water. Do NOT use harsh chemicals or scratching
cleansers. These can damage the equipment.
NOTICE: Do not wipe across the blades or use scrub pads on this
equipment. Wiping across the sharp edges of the blades
can cause injury and will dull the blades.
1. Raise the handle open to the highest position possible.
2. The blade assembly is best cleaned by using the cleaning brush
accessory (sold separately) to push food particles out from the
unsharpened side of the blade assembly.
3. If you do not have the cleaning brush, use water under pressure to
push food particles out from the unsharpened side of the blade
assembly.
4. Wipe, rinse or spray off equipment, pusher head assembly and blade
assembly thoroughly with HOT water.
5. Allow the equipment to air dry.
6. Lubricate the pivot rod with mineral oil or Petrol-Gel™ after each
use. Do not use cooking oil as it will become sticky and may
permanently damage the equipment.
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WARNING
Sharp Blade Hazard
Blades are sharp and can cause cuts. To avoid injury from
sharp blades, handle with caution.
WARNING
Sharp Blade Hazard
Blades are sharp and can cause cuts. To avoid injury from
sharp blades, handle with caution.
