Chef's Choice 645 - Removing the Cutting Blade; Blade Handling and Removal; Replacing the Cutting Blade

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After cleaning the food carriage, lubricate the carriage guides with a few drops of acid-free light household oil such
assewingmachineoil(Figure11).
To replace the carriage, follow the above directions in reverse.
Removing the Cutting Blade: Periodically, you should clean the back of the blade and the motor housing behind
the blade.
To remove the cutting blade unplug the power cord, and back the food carriage away from the blade. Insert a coin in
theslottedbladeretainingscrew(9)andturnclockwise as shown in Figure 12. Carefully lift the blade off.
Do not touch the blade edge.
CAREFUL! SHARP BLADE!!
Keep hands clear of cutting edge.
Clean the back of the cutting blade and the black ring on the motor housing, with a damp cloth. Lubricate the items
showninFigure13withVaseline(blackring,bladescrew,andgearteeth).
To replace the blade, carefully align so the blade and drive gears fully engage. Turn screw counter-clockwise
to tighten.
HINTS FOR BEST RESULTS
• Toslicemeatsandcheesewaferthin,chillthoroughlybeforeslicing.Forbestresultsmovethefoodcarriagea
little slower while slicing.
• Meatsshouldbeboneless,fruitsshouldbefreeofseeds.
• Foodswithanuneventexture,likeshanduncookedsteaksareoftendifculttoslice.Partiallyfreezebefore
slicing for more even cuts.
• Atcanningtime,usetheslicertoquicklyslicecucumbersandonionsforattractivepickles...applesforpies...
vegetables for the freezer.
• Forfooddehydrators:produceseventhickorthinslicesforuniformdehydrating.
• Handyforslicinghomemadeorbakerybread:agreatcompanionforyourbreadmachine.
Figure 11.
Figure 12. Figure 13.
Lubricate
here!