How to Clean a Meat Slicer

How to Clean a ‍‍‍‍Meat Slicer‍‍‍‍

1. Why should you know

Slicers are often used for a variety of foods, the machine would be diseaseful if it wasn’t cleared regularly.

2. When to clean the meat slicer

You should wipe your slicer when changing the foods

The FDA recommends cleaning meat slicers every 4 hours if they're being used continuously.

3. How to clean

① Wipe off large food particles.

② Make sure the slicer is unplugged and the switch is off.

③ Make sure the gauge plate is in the fully closed position and the sharpening stone is out of the way.

④ Remove product tray, slice deflector, and center plate.

⑤ Wash, rinse, and sanitize removed items, and let them air dry.

⑥ If you have blade removal tool, carefully remove blade. If you leave the blade in place, be very thorough when you clean it.

⑦ Create a soapy cleaning solution of 50/50 hot water and dish soap (Or you can use a degreaser spray)

⑧ Clean front and back sides of blade with the water solution or degreaser spray, wiping from the center outward.

⑨ Clean the center of the slicer behind the blade.

⑩ Wipe down the exterior and all remaining parts of the slicer.

⑪ Rinse with hot water using a clean towel.

⑫ Sanitize with a meat slicer sanitizer spray. Use a spray bottle to coat the machine, and let the unit air dry.

⑬ Lubricate the slide rods using a spray lubricant.

⑭ Once the slicer is dry, replace the blade, face plate, and product tray.

*You should wear cut-proof metal gloves when handling the blade.