The Berkel Model MB bread slicer is a top - notch kitchen appliance designed to slice both soft and hard - crusted bread loaves with outstanding precision. It can handle loaves up to 15.5 inches (394 mm) in size. Its compact design is a space - saver on your countertop and is extremely user - friendly. All you have to do is place a loaf in the MB and lift the operator lever. As soon as you do this, the powerful 1/3 HP motor starts, and the blades start moving back and forth, gently and cleanly slicing the bread from the top. This bread slicer comes with a handy front - mounted stainless steel bagging trough, which makes it easy to bag your sliced bread. It also has a removable scrap pan that can be easily accessed and cleaned. The independently mounted blades are made of special heat - treated, alloy carbon steel, ensuring long - lasting performance and are simple to replace. The MB has a beautiful Sky White, polyester powder coat finish, and all areas that come into contact with the product are made of stainless steel, facilitating easy cleaning. Key features include: - A robust 1/3 HP motor for efficient slicing. - A high - quality white powder coat finish for an elegant look. - A convenient front - mounted stainless steel bagging trough. - A removable scrap pan for easy maintenance. - Hardened, long - lasting blades for consistent slicing. - A 1 - year warranty covering all parts, service, and travel (excluding wear parts). Specifications: - Model: MB - Width: 24.5 Inches - Depth: 27 Inches - Height: 18.56 Inches - Voltage: 115 Volts - Hertz: 60 Hertz - Amp: 6.2 Amps - Phase: 1 - Cutting Capacity: 15.5 Inches - Slice Width: 3/8 Inches - Motor Speed: 1/3 HP - Speed Per Loaf: Approximately 8 Seconds - Control Type: On/Off Switch - Product Type: Bread Slicer This bread slicer is NSF Certified, meaning it meets the standards focused on public health protection, ensuring food safety. It is also ETL Certified, having passed independent testing and periodic follow - up inspections, meeting North American product safety and industry standards.

Using the Berkel MB bread slicer is a breeze. First, make sure the slicer is plugged into a 115 - volt, 60 - hertz power source. Then, place the loaf of bread inside the slicer. Lift the operator lever, and the motor will start, and the blades will begin to slice the bread. It takes about 8 seconds to slice a loaf. When it comes to maintenance, regularly clean the removable scrap pan to prevent any build - up of breadcrumbs. The stainless - steel parts can be wiped down with a damp cloth. The blades are easy to replace, but make sure to unplug the slicer before attempting to change them. Keep in mind that the warranty covers all parts, service, and travel for a year, but wear parts are not included. Always follow safety guidelines and use the on/off switch to control the slicer. Since it's NSF and ETL certified, you can trust it to provide a safe and efficient bread - slicing experience.