Berkel B12A-SLC Mode D'emploi page 12

PRODUCTS TO BE USED FOR CLEANING
Only­use­hot­water­and­a­biodegradable­detergent­for­dishes­with­a­7-8­PH,­at­a­temperature­of­no­lower­
than­30°C­or­(86°F)­using­a­soft,­spongy­cloth­and­a­semi-rigid­nylon­brush­for­the­plate­and­the­
food press.
The­sanitizer­concentration­shall­comply­with­Section­4-501.114,­Manual­and­Mechanical­Warewashing­
Equipment,­Chemical­Sanitization­–­Temperature,­pH,­Concentration,­and­Hardness­of­the­FDA­Food­
Code.­Berkel­recommends­using­USDA­approved­sanitizer,­Berkel­part­number­4975-00400.
If­a­chemical­sanitizer­other­than­chlorine,­iodine­or­quaternary­ammonium­is­used,­it­shall­be­applied­
in accordance with the EPA-registered label use instructions.
For­cleaning­the­sharp­areas­of­the­plates,­the­food­press­and­the­blade,­we­recommend­using­
protective­gloves.
Rinse well with a lot of hot clean water and dry with a soft cloth or a spongy material. Do not clean the
slicer with water or stream jets or similar methods.
Clean­all­the­removed­parts­using­a­cloth­and­a­cleaning­solution.­Rinse­with­hot­water.­Sanitize­and­let­
air dry.
Clean­the­sharpener­cover­with­water­and­detergent.­Carefully­clean­the­sharpener­assembly­and­around­
the stones. DO NOT submerge the sharpener assembly.
CLEANING SHARPENING STONES
Each­time­the­sharpener­is­used,­the­sharpening­stones­should­be­examined­for­cleanliness.­Turn­off­the­
slicer,­close­the­gauge­plate,­unplug­power­cord­and­open­the­sharpener­cover.
If­there­is­evidence­of­fatty­or­metallic­build-up­in­the­stones,­they­must­be­cleaned.­Otherwise,­they­
will­not­have­the­abrasive­quality­necessary­to­sharpen.
Clean as follows:
1. Remove­the­nuts­and­take­the­stones­off­the­shafts.
2. Soak­the­stones­in­a­solution­of­dish­soap­(i.e.­Joy,­Dawn,­etc.)­and­water­for­one­hour.
3.­ Scrub­the­stones­with­a­stiff­bristle­brush­(Berkel­Part­#­4975-9237).­Rinse­thoroughly­at­a­sink.
4.­ Shake­excess­water­out­and­pat­partially­dry­with­paper­toweling­or­a­clean­cloth­towel.­Set­
aside to air dry.
5. Once­the­stones­are­dry­(after­24­hours),­oil­the­shafts­with­Berkel­Food­Machine­Oil.
6. Reassemble.
Berkel­recommends­that­a­spare­set­of­stones­(Berkel­Part­#825-00112)­be­kept­available­for­thorough­
cleaning­procedures,­and­in­case­of­breakage,­so­you­will­not­lose­your­sharpening­capabilities.
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Dirty stones cannot sharpen!
If­the­sharpening­stones­have­become­coated­with­food­fats
or­metallic­build-up,­they­will­not­sharpen­effectively.
WARNING
CAUTION