Chef's Choice 667 - Hints for Best Results; Cleaning and Maintenance

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5. Now with the firm grip on the food carriage and light pressure against the food pusher advance the
food into contact with the rotating blade by slowly moving the carriage forward (Fig. 5). The food will
be sliced and the slices will drop into a tray or plate placed on the slicer base on the opposite side of
the blade. If the slice thickness needs to be adjusted, do so by rotating the Thickness Control Knob.
Rotating the Knob clockwise reduces the slice thickness. The numbers on the Knob are calibrated in
millimeters (3 millimeters equals approximately one eighth inch).
6. If you continue slicing until the food loaf is nearly expended, you will find you are unable to cut further.
Some food will remain unsliced. Do not attempt to apply excess pressure on the food pusher or to cut
any further! Shut off the power, then the thickness control knob to “zero” and remove the food remainder.
Never try to hold the food by hand when slicing.Youcancutyourselfseriously.Alwaysusethe
carriage and food pusher as described in Figure 5.
7. If the slicer is used for continuous slicing over an extended period, the motor may overheat. If so its
built-in protective thermal overload switch will trip, thereby turning off power to the motor until it
cools. If this occurs wait 10 minutes and then restart by depressing the safety switch (2b).
8. Do not operate the slicer without food on the food carriage.
9. When slices become rough, incomplete or frayed and cuttings becomes difficult, it is time to consider
resharpening the blade (see the Sharpening Section).
Hints for Best Results
• Toslicemeatsandcheesewaferthin,chillthoroughlybeforeslicing.Forbestresultsadvancethe
food carriage slowly while using steady pressure.
• 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:Youcanproduceeitherthickorthinslicesforuniformdehydrating.
• Handyforslicinghomemadeorbakerybread:agreatcompanionforyourbreadmachine.
Use extreme caution at all times to avoid contacting the edge of the blade.
Cleaning and Maintenance
Note: Before cleaning, removing the blade or undertaking other 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 the slicer in dishwasher.