Chef's Choice 645 - To Slice; Operating the Slicer; Slicing Technique; Finishing Slicing and Securing

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To Slice
1. Plug cord into 120V three prong grounded, AC outlet.
2. Hold the food pusher with the right hand with the thumb behind the guard, in contact with the automatic on/off
switchplate(seeFigures8and9).Withlightthumbpressureontheswitchplate,theunitwillturnonandthe
blade will start to turn. As soon as the thumb pressure is released from the switch, the motor will turn off.
3. To slice, maintain thumb pressure on the automatic switch and slide the carriage forward to cut and backward to
prepare for the next cut, moving back and forth steadily. Using the food pusher, keep the food pressed against the
thicknesscontrolplate(2)forevenslices.
4. Adjust the thickness control knob to select the desired thickness of the slices. The dial is calibrated in millimeters
of thickness.
5. When finished slicing, turn the motor off by releasing thumb pressure on the automatic switch, unplug the slicer
andlockthesafetyswitchinPositionA(Figure3).
For safety in strorage and handling, always return the thickness control plate past “zero” thickness, where it is
aligned with the blade.
Cleaning and Maintenance
Note: Before cleaning, removing the blade or maintenance always unplug the cord from the outlet. Never immerse the
slicer in water or other liquid.
Cleaning: Slicer parts can be removed as described in the following sections for thorough cleaning. Wash with a soft
cloth or sponge and a mild soap or spray cleaner. Rinse and dry.
- Never use steel wool or scouring powder on any parts.
- Do not wash any part of slicer in dishwasher.
Removing the Food Carriage: Turn the thickness control knob past the O-position until it stops. Under the right side
ofthefoodcarriage,pressupwardonthecarriagereleasebutton(10).Whilemaintainingpressureonthisbutton,
pullthecarriageawayfromthebladeuntilitcomesoffthetrack(Figure10).
Figure 10.Figure 9.Figure 8.
Switch Plate