Hints For Best Results - Chef's Choice 645 User Manual

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 fish and uncooked steaks are often difficult 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.
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Lubricate
here!
Figure 13.