German Knife GS-10LD Owner & Operator Instruction Manual - User Manual

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OWNER & OPERATOR
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

For service contact:

German Knife Inc.

1-800-500-3519

www.turboairinc.com

Model No.

GS-10LD
GS-12LD

www.turboairinc.com

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE

To ensure safe and trouble free performance of you new
German knife slicer, we suggest that all personnel who will
use and maintain the slicer read and understand the manual
before operating the equipment. Should there be any
questions or if we can be of further assistance, please call us
toll free at (800) 500-3519.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Attention-Warning-Caution

Components of the Slicer

GS Series Slicer Safety Tips

Installation

Operation

Cleaning

Knife Sharpening

Belt Changing

Simple Maintenance

Troubleshooting Guide

Warranty Information

8 - 10

11 - 12

14 - 15

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German Knife Industries

4184 E. Conant St., Long Beach, CA 90808

Phone : 800-500-3519

Fax : 310-900-1066

www.turboairinc.com

ATTENTION OWNERS AND OPERATORS

German Knife’s equipment is designed to provide safe and productive processing of food
products as long as the equipment is used in accordance with the instructions in this manual
and is properly maintained. Unless the operator is adequately trained and supervised, there is a
possibility of SERIOUS INJURY. Owners of this equipment bear the responsibility to make
certain that this equipment is used properly and safely, strictly following all the instructions
contained in this manual and the requirements of local, state or federal law.
Supervisor should not permit anyone to touch this equipment unless they are at least 18 years
old, are adequately trained and supervised, and have read and understood this manual. Super-
visors should also ensure that no customers, visitors or other unauthorized personnel come in
contact with this equipment. Please remember that German Knife cannot anticipate every
circumstance or environment in which its equipment will be operated. It is the responsibility of
the owner and the operator to remain alert to any hazards posed by the function of this equip-
ment - particularly the sharp knife and all moving parts. If you are uncertain about a particular
task or the proper method of operating this equipment, ask your supervisor.
This manual contains a Safety Tips Section listing a number of precautions to follow to help
promote safe use of this equipment. Throughout the manual you will see additional warnings to
help alert you to potential hazards.

Warning affecting your personal safety are indicated by :

Warning related to possible damage to the equipment are indicated by :

Make certain that the manual and GS Series safety tips card are available for easy reference by
an operator. German Knife has put a warning label in the English language on its slicers.

Please remember that this manual, the wall chart, or the warning do not replace the need to be
alert, to properly train and supervise operators, and to use common sense when using this
equipment.

CAUTION

KEY COMPONENT OF GERMAN KNIFE SLICER

GS-12LD Slicer

GS-10LD Slicer

Sharpener

Knife Cover

Knife

Cover

Food Chute

End Weight

End

Weight

Slice

Deflector

Slice

Deflector

Knife Cover

Release Knob

Knife Cover

Release Knob

Power Cord

Receiving

Area

Receiving

Area

Board Suppor

Knob

Feet

On/Off
Switch

Slice Thickness Dial

Food Chute
Release Knob

Food Chute
Handle

GS SERIES SLICER SAFETY TIPS

SHARP KNIFE

TO AVOID SERIOUS
PERSONAL INJURY

•

NEVER

touch this machine without training and authorization from your supervisor.

You must be at least 18 years old. Read owner and operator manual first.

•

ONLY

install on level non-skid surface in clean ; well-lighted work area away from

children / visitors.

•

ALWAYS

ground slicer utilizing proper power source.

•

NEVER TOUCH KNIFE.

Keep hands and arms away from all moving parts.

•

NEVER OPERATE

without knife cover and knife ring guard securely installed.

•

ONLY USE FOOD CHUTE HANDLE

to push food chute during manual slicing.

•

ONLY USE THE END WEIGHT, NOT YOUR HAND,

to hold food products when slicing.

Never put your hand on or around food chute when slicer is on.

•

DO NOT CATCH SLICES WITH YOUR HAND.

Let slices drop on receiving area.

•

USE ONLY GERMAN KNIFE SLICER ACCESSORIES

properly installed.

•

ALWAYS

turn off slicer and turn slice thickness dial completely clockwise after each use.

•

BEFORE CLEANING, SHARPENING, SERVICING, OR REMOVING ANY PARTS,

always turn slicer off and unplug slicer and turn slice thickness dial clockwise to closed
position

INSTALLATION

UNPACKING

Immediately after unpacking the slicer, check for possible shipping damage. If the slicer is
found to be damaged, save the packaging material and contact the carrier within 15 days of
delivery.

Prior to installing the slicer, test the electrical service to assure it agree with specifications on
the machine data plate. The data plate is located on the right side of the slicer base.

CLEANING BEFORE USING

This machine must be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after installation and before being
used. Refer to Cleaning, page 8.

UNPACKING

This machine is provided with a three-prong grounding plug. The outlet to which this plug is
connected must be properly grounded. If the receptacle is not the proper grounding type,
contact an electrician.
Contact your local representative of German Knife directly if you have any questions or
problems with the installation or operation of this slicer.

OPERATION

SHARP KNIFE

TO AVOID SERIOUS
PERSONAL INJURY

Safety devices incorporated in this slicer must be in their correct operating position anytime the slicer
is in use.

• With the slicer turned off, pull the food chute completely toward you and place the food product on
the food chute. Slice only boneless, unfrozen product with the slicer. Use the end weight to hold the
food product in place.

• Make sure all knob are tightened prior to using the slicer.

• Rotate the slice thickness dial counterclockwise to the desired slice thickness.
NOTE : Tighten the board support knob (on model GS-10LD only) to support the board before slicing.

• After slicing is completed, always turn the slice thickness dial completely clockwise to close the
gauge plate. The number on the thickness dial do not indicate actual measurements.

• Turn on slicer.

• Use the food chute handle to manually push the food chute back and forth. The food chute handle is
the only part of the slicer you should touch while slicing. Do not catch slice with your hand. Let slices
drop on the receiving area.

• Turn off slicer after each use and always turn slice thickness dial completely clockwise to close the
gauge plate.

• Pull the food chute completely towards you, close the gauge plate, if you have not already done so,
and remove the product from the food chute.

If a product needs to be adjusted during slicing, always turn off slicer. Close the gauge plate, and pull
the food chute all the way towards you prior to adjusting the product and the end weight.

CLEANING

SHARP KNIFE

TO AVOID SERIOUS
PERSONAL INJURY

• The slicer knife is very sharp. Exercise extreme caution when working near the knife.

• Unplug machine power cord and turn the thickness dial fully clockwise before cleaning.

• It may be desirable to wear non-cutting gloves the cleaning operation.

• Do not put the components in dishwasher.

• Do not hose down or pressure wash any slicer part.

• Do not use bleach or other caustic/strong detergents on the slicer base or components.

• Do not allow moisture to get into knife hub.

• Do not use a scrubber pad, steel wool, or abrasive material to clean the slicer.

• Never remove the sharpener from the slicer or immerse it in water.

• Use a clean cloth soaked in the mild detergent and warm water to wipe all surface of slicer.

• Rinse using a fresh cloth and clean water. Allow parts to air dry.

This machine must be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each days operation or after being idle
for an extended period of time.
This machine components are easily disassembled without the use of special tools.

DISASSEMBLE AND CLEANING

Close the gauge plate and turn the food chute release knob counterclockwise until it comes off.

1. Remove the food chute

Turn knife cover release knob counterclockwise until it comes off. Push the knob inside again to push
out the knife cover.

2. Knife cover

Remove the knife deflector by unscrewing the 2 small knobs.

3. Knife deflector

Food chute
release knob

Knife deflector

2 small knobs.

Knife cover
release knob

DISASSEMBLE AND CLEANING

Wash and rinse both side of knife by wiping outward from the center carefully.
Never clean any part of the slicer with steel pads.

Do not exceed chemical manufacturer’s recommended concentrations for detergent of sanitizer.
Solution with concentrations greater than 200 ppm will accelerate corrosion of metals.

4. Knife cleaning

Carefully reassemble the knife cover over the blade. Hold the knife cover with one hand while tighten-
ing the knife cover release knob with the other hand. Reassemble the knife deflector by screwing the 2
small knobs.

5. Reassemble the knife cover and deflector

Wipe the gauge plate from the knife toward you. Never wipe the gauge plate toward the knife.

6. Gauge plate cleaning

• Do not exceed chemical manufacturer’s recommended concentrations for detergent or sanitizer.
Solution with concentrations greater than 200 ppm will accelerate corrosion of metals.

• Do not use any slicer base or motor in the water.

• Do not immerse slicer base motor in the water.

• Do not hose down slicer or splash excessively with water.

7. Clean and wipe down the entire slicer. Do not use steel pads.

KNIFE SHARPENING

• Sharpen the knife when necessary, too frequent sharpening results in unnecessary knife wear. But in
high volume applications where it is a practice to sharpen the knife frequently or even daily, the knife
will be expended in a shorter time.

• Never touch rotating knife.

• Always keep hands clear of all moving parts.

1. Turn the slicer off and unplug power cord.

2. Turn the slice thickness dial fully clockwise to close the gauge plate.

3. Thoroughly wash the area around the knife, the exposed knife surfaces, and knife edge. (Following
instructions for knife cleaning)

4. Loosen the sharpener release knob by turning it counterclockwise until you can lift sharpener up.

5. Lift the sharpener cover up, rotate it clockwise, and lower it into position with the knife fitting
between the two stones. Then tighten the sharpener release knob.

Sharpener release knob

KNIFE SHARPENING

6. Plug in the slicer power cord and turn on the slicer.

7. Push the button on the back of sharpener for 5 seconds to sharpen back side of knife and then
release. IF necessary, repeat sharpening for another 5 seconds.

8. Push the button on the front of sharpener for 0.5-1 seconds to remove the tough burr which
developed on the front knife.

9. Turn off and unplug the slicer before inspecting.

10. Loosen the sharpener release knob by turning it counterclockwise until you can lift sharpener up.

11. Lift the sharpener cover up, rotate it counterclockwise, and lower it into position. And then tighten

the sharpener release knob.

12. Clean the slicer with damp cloth to remover any grinding particles as described cleaning.

BELT CHANGING

1. Take out the knife cover as forenamed.

2. please screws to take out the blade.

3. Release screws to take out the board.

4. Release screws to take out the motor.

5. Take out the belt from the belt wheel and change a new one. Put everything back and
machines can be used again.

• After a long time using, belt should be changed to keep the machine in good condition.

SIMPLE MAINTENANCE

Various slicer parts need to be lubricated periodically using German Knife oil (supplied).

Do not use vegetable oil to lubricate. Vegetable oil will damage this slicer.

LUBRICATION

1. Put 4-5 drops directly on the slide rod weekly (depends on usage).
2. When excessive drag is felt, put 4-5 drops directly on the slide rod.
3. After dropping the oil, push the food chute forth and back several times to distribute the oil
on the slide rod.

FOOD CHUTE SLIDE ROD (WEEKLY)

1. Loosen the sharpener release knob.
2. Lift the sharpener cover and drop oil to the main shaft, and then lower the sharpener.
3. Lift the sharpener up and down several times to distribute the oil on the main shaft.
4. Tighten the sharpener release knob.

SHARPENER SHAFT (WEEKLY)

1. Put the 3-4 drops to the end weight slide rod.
2. Slide the end weight up and down to distribute the oil.

END WEIGHT SLIDE ROD (WEEKLY)

Food chute
slide rod

Sharpener
release knob

Sharpener
main shaft

End weight slide rod

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

SYMPTOM

Knife is not rotating

Power cord not plugged in

Switch off

V-belt broken

Plug in power cord

Turn switch on

Call for service to replace V-belt

Bad cuts

Dull Knife

Too much grinding on the
front side of knife

Knife is worn

Knife gauge plate gap
too wide

Knife is too small

Sharpen the knife

Hard to push food chute

No lubrication

Lubricate slide rod

Metal noise

Knife cover

Food chute

Gauge plate

Tighten knife cover release knob

Tighten or adjust food chute knob

Call for service to adjust
gauge table

Hard to sharpen

Knife dirty

Grinding stones dirty, wet or
clogged with grease

Worn stones

Stones not properly aligned

Clean the both side of knife

Clean stones with brush and dry

Replace the stones

Call for service to adjust
sharpener

Resharpen the knife

Sharpen or replace the knife

Call for service to adjust gauge
table

Replace the knife

POSSIBLE CAUSE

POSSIBLE SOLUTION

LIMITED WARRANTY

Warranty Claims...

All Claims for parts or labor must be made directly through German Knife or Radiance. All claims should include the model number, serial

number, proof of purchase, date of installation and all pertinent information supporting the alleged defect. All warranty claims must be

authorized by German Knife or Radiance prior to the purchase of parts or labor. Failure to comply with these warranty policies will result in

the voiding of warranty claims.

Products Under Warranty...

Radiance warrants all heavy duty microwaves to include all new parts and components to be free from defects in material or workmanship

under normal and proper use and maintenance service as specified by Radiance upon proper commercial installation. Radiance’s

obligation under this warranty is limited to a period of three (3) years from the date of original purchase. Any Part covered under this

warranty that is found by Radiance to have been defective within 3 years of the original purchase is limited to the repair or replacement,

including labor charges, of defective parts or assemblies. The labor charges shall include standard straight time labor charges only and

reasonable travel time as determined by Radiance.

Radiance warrants all gas cooking equipment and microwave models TMW-1100MR and TMW-1100ER and German Knife warrants all

light duty meat slicers to include all new parts and components to be free from defects in material or workmanship under normal and

proper use and maintenance service as specified by German Knife upon proper commercial installation. German Knife’s obligation under

this warranty is limited to a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase. Any Part covered under this warranty that is found by

German Knife to have been defective within 1 year of the original purchase is limited to the repair or replacement, including labor charges,

of defective parts or assemblies. The labor charges shall include standard straight time labor charges only and reasonable travel time as

determined by German Knife.

German Knife warrants all heavy duty meat slicers, meat grinders, and meat saws to include all new parts and components to be free

from defects in material or workmanship under normal and proper use and maintenance service as specified by German Knife upon

proper commercial installation. German Knife’s obligation under this warranty is limited to a period of two (2) years from the date of

original purchase. Any Part covered under this warranty that is found by German Knife to have been defective within 2 years of the original

purchase is limited to the repair or replacement, including labor charges, of defective parts or assemblies. The labor charges shall include

standard straight time labor charges only and reasonable travel time as determined by German Knife.

What is Not Covered by This Warranty...

German Knife’s sole obligation under this warranty is limited to either repair or replacement of parts, subject to the additional limitations

below. This warranty neither assumes nor authorizes any person to assume obligations other than those expressly covered by this

warranty.

No consequential damages. Radiance is not responsible for economic loss; profit loss; or special, indirect, or consequential damages.

Warranty is not transferable, this warranty is not assignable and applies only in favor of the original purchaser/user to whom delivered.

Any such assignment or transfer shall void the warranties herein and shall void all warranties, express or implied, including any warranty

of merchantability or labor coverage for component failure or other warranty packet provided with the unit.

Alteration, neglect, abuse, misuse, accident, damage during transit or installation, fire, food, acts of god. German Knife is not responsible

for the repair or replacement of any parts that radiance determines have been subjected after the date of manufacture to alteration,

neglect, abuse, misuse, accident, damage during transit or installation, fire, flood, or act of god. Improper electrical connections. German

Knife is not responsible for the repair or replacement of failed or damaged components resulting from electrical power failure, the use of

extension cords, low voltage, or voltage drops to the unit. No implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose; there

are no other warranties, expressed, implied or statutory, except the warranties expressly granted above. These warranties are exclusive

and in lieu of all other warranties, including implied warranty and merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. There are no warran-

ties, which extend beyond the description on the face hereof.

Outside U.S. and Canada; this warranty does not apply to, and radiance is not responsible for, any warranty claims made on products sold

or used outside the continent of the United States and Canada.

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