Thank you for choosing the Calphalon Precision Mandoline Slicer. NOTE: If you have additional questions or concerns, or wish to return product(s), please contact Calphalon Customer Service at 1-800-809-7267 or visit calphalon.com. Now you can safely prepare perfectly sliced tomatoes, neatly julienned carrots or intricate waffle cuts.
IMPOrTANT SAFEGUArdS GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MANDOLINE Calphalon Precision Mandoline Slicer When using the mandoline, basic safety precautions should always be observed, including the following: Parts & Features 1. Read all instructions in this guide before attempting to operate 1. Flexible Food Holder with removable Cap – Allows secure grip on foods the mandoline.
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Parts & Features (cont.) Parts & Features (cont.) 8. Thickness dial – Adjustable for desired thickness: 11. Blade Storage Area – Hidden storage holds unused blade inserts. ", ", ¼" or ". 9. Safety dial – Four settings help ensure safe operation. See page 6 for details. 12.
SAFETY FEATURES Safety dial (cont.) Position 1: Store Blade Safety Guard The Platform Cover and Handle are • locked and Blade Safety Guard is raised, The Blade Safety Guard helps protect fingers and hands ensuring that blades cannot be exposed. from accidental contact with the blade.
Safety dial (cont.) Flexible Food Holder (cont.) Position 4: Blade Change The cap can be removed to safely accommodate longer In this position, the Platform Cover is • items, such as carrots or unlocked to provide access to the blade cucumbers, while side indents storage area.
HOW TO USE YOUR MANDOLINE Straight Cuts Only the Straight blade is needed. If your Before the first use Straight blade is already in the Upper Blade Holder, skip to Step 5. 1. Carefully remove the mandoline and accessory parts from the packaging.
Straight Cuts (cont.) " or " Julienne cuts Both the Straight blade and either the " or " Step 5 Julienne blades are needed. If your blades are Grasp food to be sliced using the already in place, skip to Step 5. Flexible Food Holder.
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Crinkle and Waffle Cuts " or " Julienne cuts (cont.) Step 4 Only the Waffle blade is needed. If your Waffle blade is already in the Turn the Thickness Dial to desired setting. Upper Blade Holder, skip to Step 5. TIP: For best results, set the Thickness Dial Remove to to match the size of the Julienne blade...
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Crinkle and Waffle Cuts (cont.) For Waffle Cuts NOTE: The Flexible Food Holder is designed to create perfect 90° Step 5 waffle cuts and will not allow you to over-rotate. Grasp food to be sliced using the Flexible Food Holder. Step 7 Place the Flexible Food Holder at the top of the Platform at a 45°...
Cleaning the Mandoline (cont.) CLEANING & CARE Step 3 Always clean your mandoline immediately following each use. Open the Platform Cover and remove the blade insert(s). Set blades aside in a safe Hand washing is recommended; however, the mandoline body, Platform Cover, Upper Platform and Flexible Food Holder are location.
STORAGE Storage (cont.) Step 4 When your mandoline has been cleaned and thoroughly dried, Close the Platform Cover and turn the Safety it can be reassembled, locked and folded for safe storage. Dial to Position 1: Store. Step 1 Turn the Safety Dial to Position 4: Blade Change.
Mandoline blades are extremely sharp, and care should be taken when handling them. Be sure to follow all directions Calphalon will repair or replace for the life of the product any carefully when using the mandoline, and set the Safety...