Chef's Choice 663 Manual page 10

Sharpening the Slicer Blade
As described in subsequent sections, the Chef'sChoice
detachable sharpener (11) with the Models 663 and 672. These sharpeners have been designed so as to
minimize (but not eliminate) the dangers that always exist when working near an exposed blade edge.
For your safety the following instructions must be followed very carefully . If you are uncomfortable, seek
a mechanic to help you with this. The entire sharpening operation takes only a few minutes and can be
done safely with adequate care. Take your time and do not attempt to shortcut any of the steps outlined
here. You will find it very satisfying to slice with a sharpener blade.
Using the Detachable Sharpener – Model 663 & Model 672
1. Always, first unplug the cord from the
power outlet.
2. Clean the exposed portion of the slicer
blade, as described in the section on
cleaning, to remove grease.
3. Examine the detachable sharpener
(Figure 10) the stone rotates freely.
4. Lift and rotate the food pusher (9) to its
upright position and advance the food
carriage slightly to insure that the
pusher is out of the way and beyond the
exposed cutting edge of the blade.
5. Turn the thickness control knob to its full
counterclockwise "open" position. This
opens the thickness control plate fully and
exposes the cutting edge of the blade to its
fullest. Use extreme care to avoid contacting
the blade edge with your hand or fingers.
6. Standing to the left of the slicer, hold the sharpener in your right hand as shown in Figure 10. Insert
its mounting pins fully into the holes on the thickness control plate. When fully inserted rotate the
forward pin downward until it seats squarely in its respective slot. The sharpening stone should not
be contracting the blade at this point.
7. Plug the cord into the power outlet.
8. Standing at the end of the slicer adjacent to the thickness control knob and with the sharpener
securely in place, turn on the slicer to start the blade rotating.
Professional Slicer as delivered includes a
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Figure 10. Attaching the detachable sharpener (7a).
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