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OWNER & OPERATOR
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Model #
Serial #
Model GL12
FOR GLOBE SLICER MODEL GL12
For Service on your Slicer
1. Visit our website at www.globeslicers.com (select Service button)
2. Or...Call Globe service department 937-297-7247 and ask
for the contact information for your local service company.
- IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE -
This manual contains important safety instructions which
must be strictly followed when using this equipment.
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INDEX ATTENTION OWNERS AND OPERATORS ...................................................................................4 KEY COMPONENTS OF THE SLICER ..........................................................................................5 GLOBE SLICER SAFETY TIPS ...................................................................................................... 6 INSTALLATION AND PROPER GROUNDING ...............................................................................7-8 OPERATING
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ATTENTION OWNERS AND OPERATORS Globe’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. Importantly, 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
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KEY COMPONENTS OF THE SLICER End Weight Food Chute Food Chute Handles Slice Thickness Dial Knife Cover Release Knob Receiving Area Rubber Feet Start/Stop Buttons FRONT VIEW Power Indicator Light Knife Ring Guard Slicer Table Knife Motor Knife Data Plate LEFT SIDE VIEW Knife Cover Chute Arm Food Chute Release Knob RIGHT SIDE VIEW Page 5
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GLOBE SLICER SAFETY TIPS SHARP KNIFE BLADE TO AVOID SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY: • NEVER touch this slicer without training and authorization from your supervisor or if you are under 18 years old. Read owner and operator instruction manual first. ONLY install on level nonskid surface in clean, well-lighted work area away from children and visitors. ALWAYS ground slicer utilizing proper power source. NEVER TOUCH KNIFE. Keep hands and arms away from all moving parts. NEVER OPERATE without kni
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INSTALLATION AND PROPER GROUNDING UNPACKING: 1. Unpack the slicer immediately after receipt. If the machine is found to be damaged, save the packaging material and contact the carrier within fifteen (15) days of delivery. Immediately contact your source of the equipment. You have no recourse to damage after fifteen (15) days. 2. You should receive with the slicer, rubber feet, lubricating oil, warranty card, and an owners operator instruction manual. Contact Globe or your local supplier if y
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INSTALLATION AND PROPER GROUNDING 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. DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES CUT OR REMOVE THE THIRD GROUND PRONG FROM THE POWER CORD OR USE ANY ADAPTER PLUG (Fig. 8-1 and Fig. 8-2). 5. Inspect slicer to ensure all parts have been provided. 6. Make sure knife cover and knife ring guard are in place. 7.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS SHARP KNIFE BLADE TO AVOID SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY: NEVER touch this slicer without training and authorization from your supervisor or if you are under 18 years old. Read owners and operator manual first. NEVER TOUCH KNIFE. Keep hands and arms away from all moving parts. NEVER OPERATE slicer without knife cover and knife ring guard securely installed. ONLY USE FOOD CHUTE HANDLE to push the food chute during manual slicing. ONLY USE THE END WEIGHT, NOT YOUR HA
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS SLICER OPERATION 1. Turn the slice thickness dial completely clockwise to close the slicer table. 2. With slicer off, pull the food chute completely towards 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. If the end weight is not needed, it may be stored out of the way by lifting it up to the highest position and lowering the end weight behind the food chute so
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CLEANING SHARP KNIFE BLADE TO AVOID SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY: BEFORE CLEANING, SHARPENING, SERVICING, OR REMOVING ANY PARTS, always turn slicer off, turn slice thickness dial clockwise to closed position, and unplug power cord. NEVER attempt to clean slicer with the knife running. NEVER attempt to remove knife or knife ring guard for cleaning. Your slicer should be cleaned and sanitized as often as necessary or at least once per day. Slicer components are easily disassembled without the u
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CLEANING 6. Turn the knife cover release knob counterclockwise (Fig. 12-1) until it drops into position (Fig. 12-2) BE ALERT. The next step will expose the knife. 7. While holding the upper knob and lower handle on the knife cover (Fig. 12-3), lift the knife cover upward to remove it Figure 12-2 from the slicer (Fig. 12-4). Figure 12-1 NOTE: Slicer will not operate with the knife cover removed. NEVER attempt to remove or dismantle the knife ring guard. NEVER try to remove the knife from the slic
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CLEANING 10. After cleaning and drying the knife cover place it back into position on the slicer. 11. Push the chute release knob inward and turn it clockwise until it is securely tightened. NOTE: The slicer will not operate unless the knife cover is in place and the knife cover release knob is securely tightened. 12. Soak a clean cloth in a mild detergent and warm water solution. Ring out excess water from cloth. With the slicer table completely closed, wipe theslicer table off by starting at
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KNIFE SHARPENING SHARP KNIFE BLADE TO AVOID SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY: NEVER touch rotating knife. ALWAYS keep hands clear of all moving parts. ALWAYS turn off slicer and turn slice thickness dial completely clockwise before sharpening. NEVER sharpen slicer unless all guards are installed. GENERAL 1. Symptoms of a dull knife are excess waste/or a “tail” on the unsliced portion remaining in the food chute. 2. The knife needs to be sharpened periodically to provide consistent slices and maxim
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KNIFE SHARPENING 7. Make sure the knife is between the 2 stones of the knife sharpener. 8. Rotate the sharpener knob completely clockwise to secure the sharpener to the slicer table. SHARPENING THE KNIFE Figure 15-1 1. Pull out knob #1 (Fig. 15-1). 2. Turn knife motor on by pressing the green start button. Push knob #2 (Fig. 15-2) and maintain pressure on the knob for 10 seconds. Be sure both stones are in contact with knife. Repeat operation until knife is sharp. TURN OFF slicer before inspe
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SIMPLE MAINTENANCE SHARP KNIFE BLADE TO AVOID SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY: BEFORE CLEANING, SHARPENING, SERVICING, OR REMOVING ANY PARTS, always turn slicer off, turn slice thickness dial clockwise to closed position, and unplug power cord. NEVER touch this slicer without training and authorization from your supervisor or if you are under 18 years old. Read owners and operator manual first. NEVER TOUCH KNIFE. Keep hands and arms away from all moving parts. DO NOT tamper with, bypass, or r
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SIMPLE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR DO NOT USE VEGETABLE OIL TO LUBRICATE SLICER. VEGETABLE OIL WILL DAMAGE THE SLICER! Sharpener Shafts Buttons It is necessary to lubricate the sharpener shafts with Globe oil weekly. 1. Put several drops of Globe oil on the shaft behind each Shaft sharpening stone (Fig. 17-1). Shaft 2. Push and pull the buttons (Fig. 17-1) on the sharpener to distribute the oil on the shafts. 3. Wipe off any excess oil that drips onto the sharpener. Figure 17-1 End Weight Slide Rod S
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE SYMPTOM CAUSE SOLUTION Slicer will not start Slicer not plugged in Plug in slicer Breaker at panel tripped Reset breaker at power box Knife cover off Install knife cover Ragged cuts-poor yield Dull knife Sharpen knife-make sure knife and stones are clean Chipped knife Sharpen or have new knife installed Knife-slicer table gap too wide Call for service to adjust slicer table Knife too small, 11” or less Have new knife installed Metal rubbing knife Knife cover Make sure knife
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LIMITED SLICER WARRANTY Globe Food Equipment Company (“GFE”) warrants to the original purchaser of new equipment that said equipment, when installed in accordance with our instructions within North America and subjected to normal use, is free from defects in material or workmanship for a period of 1 year on parts (excludes wear/expendable parts). The labor warranty is 1 year on labor from original installation, or 18 months from actual shipment date, whichever date occurs first. THIS WARRANTY I
