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SERVICE AND TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
SYMPTOM
Slicer will not start
Power indicator light flashing
Chute speed light flashing
model 3975
model 3850
1
1
2
11
3
U
Ragged cuts-poor yield
Metal rubbing knife
Hard to push food chute
Hard to sharpen
CAUSE
Slicer not plugged in
Breaker at panel tripped
Auto engage lever in automatic
position
Knife cover off
Knife cover removed or not
properly installed
Auto engage lever in automatic
position
Knife cover removed or not
properly installed
Chute motor overload. Check
for obstructions and lubrication
Dull knife
Chipped knife
Knife-slicer table gap too wide
Knife too small, 11” or less
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
SOLUTION
Plug in slicer
Reset breaker at power box
Move auto engage lever to
manual position
Install knife cover
Install knife cover
Move auto engage lever to
manual position
Install knife cover
Clear obstructions, lube rails,
unplug slicer for 10 seconds,
plug slicer in and restart.
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
Make sure knife cover is
securely installed
Tighten or adjust food chute
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 soapy water
and brush. Dry stones
afterwards.
Clean top and bottom of knife
Have stones replaced
Have sharpener adjusted
