Inspect the blade guide, blade pulleys and idle side blade pulley tension spring everyday that you operate your Grote slicer. These items have a significant influence on the quality of your slice. Review your Grote operator's manual for settings, or call the Grote Service Department. Product temperature can influence your slice quality. Be certain to write down the product temperature range at which you get your best quality slices. Monitor your slicing temperature to assure the best possible slice quality. Slice quality troubleshooting: Product thickness varies from side to side. * Not enough product weight in product holders. -- Product holders should be at least 2/3 full. * Improper loading of product. -- Stop machine, check product and product holder sizes for proper fit. * Blade not tracking correctly. -- Check blade and guide for proper alignment. Re-track the blade if necessary. * Incorrect slice gap (x-gap). -- Reset slice gap according to chart in Grote operator's manual. * Thickness tray not level from side to side. -- Place a straight edge on blade guide and reset the thickness tray level from side to side. Slice quality troubleshooting: Product thickness varies from front to back. * Not enough product weight in product holders. -- Product holders should be at least 2/3 full. * Improper loading of product. -- Stop machine, check product and product holder sizes for proper fit. * Blade not tracking correctly. -- Check blade and guide for proper alignment. Re-track the blade if necessary. * Incorrect slice gap (x-gap). -- Reset slice gap according to chart in Grote operator's manual. Thickness tray not level from side to side. -- Place a straight edge on blade guide and reset the thickness tray level from side to side.