Kalorik AS 45493 - Food Slicer Manual

PARTS DESCRIPTION

1. Positioning plate
2. Removable blade
3. Blade lock
4. Housing
5. Food carriage
6. Pusher
7. On/off switch / Safety switch
8. Slice thickness adjustment knob
9. Tray release lever
   1. Pusher with thumb guard (accessory)

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using your appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following.

1. Read all instructions prior to using.
2. 
   This appliance can be used by children over 8 years old and people with reduced physical, sensory or mental capacities or with a lack of experience or knowledge if they have been given supervision or instructions concerning the safe use of the appliance and the risks involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children unless they are older than 8 years and supervised. Never leave the appliance and its cord unsupervised and within reach of children less than 8 years old or irresponsible persons when it is plugged into the wall.
3. Check that your mains voltage corresponds to that stated on the appliance.
4. Never leave the appliance unsupervised when in use.
5. From time to time check the appliance for damages. Never use the appliance if cord or appliance shows any signs of damage. In that case, repairs should be made by a competent qualified electrician. Should the cord be damaged, it must be replaced by a competent qualified electrician in order to avoid all danger.
6. Only use the appliance for domestic purposes and in the way indicated in these instructions.
7. Never immerse the appliance in water or any other liquid for any reason whatsoever. Never place it into the dishwasher.
8. Never use the appliance near hot surfaces.
9. Always disconnect the appliance from the power supply if it is left unattended, and before assembling, disassembling or cleaning, or when not in use.
10. Never use the appliance outside and always place it in a dry environment.
11. Never use the appliance with accessories not recommended by the manufacturer. They could constitute a danger to the user and risk to damage the appliance.
12. Never move the appliance by pulling the cord. Make sure the cord cannot get caught in any way. Do not wind the cord around the appliance and do not bend it.
13. Make sure the appliance is set on a flat surface.
14. Only use this slicer for slicing food. Only slice articles such as cheese, meat, bread and preparations. Avoid slicing through bones, deep frozen food or packaged food as this could damage the motor or the blade.
15. Never cut food only by using your hands. Always use the slide and its food guide. Make sure never to touch the blade when in use.
16. The blade of this appliance is extremely sharp; always be very careful when using or cleaning the appliance. Never try to stop the movement of the blade in any way whatsoever.
17. It is absolutely necessary to keep this appliance clean at all times as it comes into direct contact with food.
18. For safety reasons, the slice thickness dial must be returned to the "0", position after use.

This appliance is not intended for commercial use. You should follow the requested breaks. Failure to follow this instruction carefully may result in damage to the motor. Please refer to the rating label for the maximum continuous usage time (KB xx min where xx is the maximum usage time). The breaks should last at least 10 minutes.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

POLARIZED PLUG INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance is equipped with a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug will fit into the polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not properly fit into the outlet at first, reverse it. If it still does not fit, contact a competent qualified electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug in any way.

SHORT CORD INSTRUCTIONS

A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the hazards resulting from becoming entangled in, or tripping over a longer cord. Extension cords may be used if care is exercised in their use.

• The electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least that of the appliance. If the electrical rating of the extension cord is too low, it could overheat and burn.
• The resulting extended cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the counter top or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

For a safe use, your appliance is fitted with a sliding food platform or food carriage (5), and pusher with a thumb guard (6 & a) to fully protect your hands.

Use the platform to make to and from motions along the blade to cut the slices. Use the handle to move it.

The pusher allows you to keep the food when slicing by holding your hand far from the blade. Therefore, it is recommended to always use it except if the food is too large and, in this case, keep it as far as possible from the blade.

1. Clean all parts of the appliance before the first use.
2. Make sure the appliance is steady and add the pusher (a) on the carriage(5).
3. Plug in the appliance. The slicer is now ready for use.
4. Place a plate or a dish behind the blade to collect the slices.
5. Move the platform away from the blade and lay the food to be sliced on the stainless-steel plate.
6. Push the food against the positioning plate (1) with the pusher and select the slicing thickness by turning the adjustment knob (8).
7. SAFETY SWITCH: Your appliance is equipped with a safety switch. To turn the appliance ON, push the switch to the right. While holding the switch to the right, push on the ON/OFF button simultaneously. The blade will start rotating
8. Push the carriage towards the right to bring the food to the blade (2). Use the handle of the carriage and keep the pressure on the mobile side of the appliance thanks to the pusher. For best results we recommend to not apply too much pressure.
9. If it becomes difficult to slice the food (important braking of the blade), move back a little bit and start the operation again by approaching the blade slowly.
10. To avoid food sticking to the appliance and to improve the slicing, you can moisten or oil the blade with a wet towel beforehand.
11. Do not slice meat with bones, food with large seeds, rolled roast without removing the string, wrappers (i.e. aluminum foil), frozen food or any hard, inedible food parts.
12. To turn the appliance OFF, simply push the ON/OFF button and the appliance will turn off.

The blade may still be rotating. Wait for the blade to stop rotating completely before any next steps. For safety reasons, the slice thickness dial must be returned to the "0", position after use.

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CLEANING

• Make sure the switch is in the OFF position and the appliance is unplugged from the power supply before cleaning.
• Wipe the inside and outside of the appliance with a paper towel or a soft cloth. It should not be washed in a dishwasher (the carriage tilts to make the cleaning easier).
• Do not clean the inside or outside with any abrasive scouring pad or steel wool as this will damage the finish.
• Do not immerse in water or any other liquid.
• Dry all parts well before storage..

REMOVING THE BLADE AND FOOD CARRIAGE FOR DEEP CLEANING:

• To clean the appliance thoroughly, it is possible to remove the blade and food carriage
• Make sure to turn the appliance is OFF and unplugged and wait until the blades have completely stopped spinning.

To remove the food tray:

1. Pull the lock at the end of the sliding rod towards the right. Lift the rod (from the right) and remove it.
2. Remove the tray from the rod and clean it in warm soapy water.
3. To put the tray back in place simply proceed in reverse order. Make sure the food carriage has been re-installed correctly before restarting or storing the appliance.
4. The pusher can be cleaned in warm soapy water. Rinse well after cleaning. Do not put in the dishwasher.
5. DO NOT IMMERSE THE APPLIANCE IN WATER OR ANY OTHER LIQUID!

To remove the blade:

1. ensure the unit is off, unplugged and the blades have come to a complete stop.
2. Remove the food tray or move it to the left.
3. Use the blade lock handle to turn the blade lock (3) clockwise. Use the little handle to pull the blade away from the unit.
   
4. Wash the blade in warm soapy water. Do not wash in the dishwasher! Let it dry thoroughly.
5. Clean the housing behind the blade with a dry cloth or a soft brush. to put the blade back in place, proceed inversely and lock the blade by turning the blade lock counter-clockwise.
6. DANGER! BLADE IS VERY SHARP!

STORAGE

When not in use, it is recommended that the thickness adjustment dial gets turned down all the way until the mark "0", so that the blade's sharp edge is concealed - this to avoid any risk of accidental cuts or injuries.

A lubricant paste is applied at the factory to ensure correct lubrication for the first uses. After this, the first time the blade is removed, the user can remove the extra lubrication paste or leave it. The paste is food safe. No extra lubrication will be needed afterwards.
Cautiously cleaning the blade after use as indicated in the user manual should avoid cross-contamination. Deep cleaning by removing the blade is only necessary from time to time.