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How to Use a Bizerba Slicer

Having a Bizerba slicer on hand means more efficient slicing when on the job. No matter if your customers want a thick or thin slice, you can provide the right product every time. Learn how to use a Bizerba slicer with us today to get started.

Preparing & Reference Run

Before you go to use a slicer, you must prepare it and perform a reference run.

  • Step 1: Plug in the slicer.
  • Step 2: Turn on the slicer by pressing the green power button.
  • Step 3: Perform a test reference run by pressing the auto slice button.
    • Note: The carriage will then slide back and forth automatically.
  • Step 4: Press the auto slice button again to stop the carriage from moving. 
  • Step 5: Put on food-safe gloves to protect the product, your hands and the unit.
  • Step 6: Put down either wax paper or a bin to catch product. 

Using a Bizerba Slicer

Once you have the machine set up and your supplies on hand, you can get slicing. Here are instructions on how to use a Bizerba slicer:

Making Long Cuts

  • Step 1: Pull the carriage away from the gauge plate.
  • Step 2: Place product on the rear wall of the carriage and adjust fixation devices accordingly.
  • Step 3: Turn the product holder inward and position it on the product to secure it. 
  • Step 4: Adjust the knob to set the slicing thickness. 
  • Step 5: On the control pad, use the buttons to adjust the width and speed as desired.
  • Step 6: If the blade doesn’t turn on automatically when you power on the unit, use the blade “ON/OFF” button to start it. 
  • Step 7: Press the carriage “ON/OFF” button to power up the carriage motor and begin slicing. Sliced product will then fall onto the wax paper or into the bin in the depositing area. 
  • Step 8: Press the carriage “ON/OFF” button when slicing is finished. 
    • Note: The carriage will move towards you and the blade will be on hold.
  • Step 9: Turn the slicing thickness knob to 0.
  • Step 10: Press the red button to turn off the unit. 

Slicing Product Ends

  • Step 1: Pull the carriage away from the gauge plate.
  • Step 2: Remove product fixation devices from the carriage.
  • Step 3: Place product on the rear wall of the carriage and place the product holder behind the product.
  • Step 4: Adjust the knob to set the slicing thickness. 
  • Step 5: On the control pad, use the buttons to adjust the width and speed as desired.
  • Step 6: If the blade doesn’t turn on automatically when you power on the unit, use the blade “ON/OFF” button to start it. 
  • Step 7: Press the carriage “ON/OFF” button to power up the carriage motor and begin slicing. Sliced product will then fall onto the wax paper or into the bin in the depositing area. 
  • Step 8: Press the carriage “ON/OFF” button when slicing is finished. 
    • Note: The carriage will move towards you and the blade will be on hold.
  • Step 9: Turn the slicing thickness knob to 0.
  • Step 10: Press the red button to turn off the unit. 

Per local health regulations, conduct a full cleaning of the unit after use. 

For further assistance, troubleshooting and cleaning tips, check out our library of Bizerba manuals for help.

Please contact a local authorized service agent who can help with these specific units and all your commercial kitchen equipment needs.