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3. Cleaning
The machine must be cleaned prior to initial operation and after a longer period of standstill.
In accordance with FDA regulations, the slicer must be cleaned at least once every 4 hours if kept at room
temperature. Cleaning may be necessary more frequently at higher temperatures or when slicing products that
may harden on the blade like cheeses, soft meats, etc.
It is recommended to disconnect the conveyor belt from the machine for better cleaning.
After unplugging it from the VA4000, make sure that both parts of the power conectors have their protective caps
securely in place so that no moisture can enter the electrical system. Clean the belts and the metal base with
soapy water and cleaning cloths, using anti-bacterial detergent as described in the “Cleaning and Sanitizing
procedure VA4000 Slicers”.
For a quick cleaning between slicing sessions, the conveyor belt can be cleaned while it is connected to the
machine base.
Press and hold the "cleaning" button. Release the button after 5 seconds and the conveyor belts will start moving.
Pushing the "cleaning" button again quickly will stop the conveyor belt.
Be careful when cleaning the machine, especially in the area of the blade.
To carry out the cleaning process, refer to the work instruction
WI-Maintenance-001; Cleaning and Sanitizing
Procedure
provided by Jaccard in the manual kit with this machine.