Cuisinart CFS-150C Instruction Booklet

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For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product,

always read the instruction book carefully before using.

Professional Food Slicer

CFS-150C

INSTRUCTION
BOOKLET

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IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic
safety precautions should always be
followed including the following:

1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.

2. To protect against risk of electrical
shock, do not put appliance in water
or other liquid.

3. Close supervision is necessary when
any appliance is used by or near
children.

4. Unplug from outlet when not in use,
before putting on or taking off parts,
and before cleaning.This appliance is
not recommended for use by children.

5. Avoid contacting with moving parts.

6. Never put the unit near a hot burner, in
an oven, or in a dishwasher.

7. Do not operate the Cuisinart

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Food
Slicer, or any other electrical
equipment, with a damaged cord or
plug or after the unit malfunctions or is
dropped or damaged in any manner.

8. Do not use outdoors.

9. Do not let cord hang over edge of a
table or counter, contact sharp edges,
or touch hot surfaces.

10. Do not pull on the power cord to
disconnect.

11. Never plug in the appliance where
water may flood the area.

12. Place the appliance on a firm and
stable surface.

13. NEVER PUT YOUR FINGERS NEAR
THE BLADE WHILE IT IS IN
OPERATION.

14. Ensure that the appliance is not placed
close to the edge of the table,
worktop, etc. where it can be pushed
off or fall.

15. The use of attachments not
recommended or sold by the
manufacturer may cause fire, electric
shock or injury.

16. Never use abrasive cleaning agents or
abrasive cloths when cleaning the unit.

17. The Cuisinart

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Food Slicer has a

sharp blade.To avoid injury, never
hand-feed food to be sliced. Always

use the unit when completely
assembled with food carriage and
food press.

18. BLADE IS EXCEPTIONALLY SHARP.
HANDLE VERY CAREFULLY.

19. This appliance has a polarized plug
(one blade is wider than the other).To
reduce the risk of electric shock, this
plug will fit in a polarized outlet only
one way. If the plug does not fit the
outlet perfectly, reverse the plug. If it
still does not fit, contact a qualified
electrician. Do not modify the plug in
any way.

20. Do not leave the Cuisinart

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Food

Slicer unattended while it is running.

21. Always place hand on Food Guide
Handles when slicing. (Refer to Figure:
CORRECT HANDLING METHOD)

22. Never place hand behind food
carriage.

23. Do not use this Food Slicer without
Food Guide Handles.

24. To avoid injury,
never use
hand to push
food when
slicing.

25. Unplug before
cleaning.

26. Do not use
appliance for
other than
intended use.

SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS

FOR HOUSEHOLD
USE ONLY

TO REMOVE
BLADE GUARD

1. Peel off caution label at the
co rne r.

2. Turn the thickness adjustable
knob to maximum position.

3. Remove the rubber blade guard.

4. Turn the thickness adjustable
knob to minimum position.

IMPORTANT
UNPACKING

INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION:THE SLICING BLADE
HAS A VERY SHARP EDGE.

To avoid injury when unpacking the
unit, please follow these instructions:

1. Place the box on a large, sturdy,
at surface.

2. Remove the instruction book and
any other literature.

3. Remove top corrugation.

4. Place box on its side. Slide the
packaged unit out of the box.

5. Remove the Styrofoam® inserts.

6. Carefully remove the Cuisinart

TM

Food Slicer from the plastic bag.
Please use extreme caution in
removing the rubber guards from
slicing blade area.We suggest you
save all the packing materials in
the event that future shipping of
the machine is needed. Keep all
plastic bags away from children.

REPACKING
INSTRUCTIONS

1. Place food slicer on a large,
sturdy at surface.

2. Place food slicer into plastic bag.

3. Place Styrofoam® inserts on each
end of food slicer.

4. Place the packaged unit into the
upright box.

5. Replace top corrugation,
instruction book and other
literature.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Important Safeguards........................... 2

Unpacking Instructions ........................ 2

Introduction .......................................... 3

Parts List .............................................. 4

Use and Care ....................................... 4

Cleaning Instructions............................ 5

Important Facts You Should
Know About Your Cuisinart

TM

Food Slicer ...........................................5

Tips ....................................................... 6

Warranty ............................................... 7

INTRODUCTION

ANY WAY YOU SLICE IT!

The Cuisinart

TM

Food Slicer eliminates
one of the most time-consuming jobs
in food prep.This commercial-quality
slicer adjusts from ¹∕³²” (0.08 cm) to
½” (1.25 cm) to let you slice everything
from paper-thin pepperoni to perfect
servings of roast beef. It makes life
a little more fun, and entertaining as
easy as 1-2-3!

CORRECT HANDLING METHOD

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PARTS

1. ON-OFF Switch

2. Slice Control Knob

3. Suction Feet

4. 7.5” (18.75 cm) Undulated
Stainless Steel Blade

5. Food Guide Handles

6. Plastic Safety Guard

7. Stainless Steel Slicing Carriage

9. Continue to slide food carriage back
and forth in an even and steady
motion.

10. After all your slicing is done, turn the
slicer OFF and unplug.

The Cuisinart

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Food Slicer has been
designed to operate for short periods
(max. 10 min.). If the power cord is
damaged, a service centre
recommended by the manufacturer
must repair it.

CLEANING
INSTRUCTIONS

Always unplug your CuisinartTM Food
Slicer and turn the slice control knob back
to zero, before cleaning the appliance. DO
NOT PUT THE APPLIANCE IN WATER.
This could cause damage to electrical
parts.

1. Fold out food carriage away from the
base for easy cleaning of crumbs,
seeds, etc.

2. Wipe unit with a warm damp cloth.

3. Turn slice control knob to zero and
wipe down blade faceplate with soap
and water. Rinse with ammonia and
water.

4. Dry immediately.

DO NOT WASH ANY PART OF SLICER IN
DISHWASHER.

STAINLESS
STEEL BLADE

To remove, insert a nickel or quarter in
centre hub and turn clockwise. Carefully
lift blade.With a soft sponge or cleaning
cloth, clean both sides of blade with mild
soap and water.To replace, align blade
with drive gears so it fully engages.Turn
slot counterclockwise to tighten.

TIPS FOR USING
YOUR CUISINARTTM
FOOD SLICER

The CuisinartTM Food Slicer does a great
job on a variety of foods. Throwing a great
dinner party is as easy as 1-2-3. Start with
an easy and delicious antipasto appetizer
of sliced cheese, salami and French bread.
For best results, always use a hard cheese
which has been refrigerated. Slicing the
salami and then the French bread will
allow for an easier cleanup.Then, move on
to slice salad ingredients, potatoes for
potatoes au gratin, and even roast beef.

Homemade apple pie can be fast and
delicious when the Cuisinart

TM

Food Slicer

does all the slicing work for you.
A child’s birthday party can be fun and

easy. Just slice all your ingredients for
pizza in advance, and the children can
have a great time making their own pizzas.

Having a summer barbecue is effortless
with the Cuisinart

TM

Food Slicer.Tomatoes,
onions, cheese and even lettuce take no
time at all to prepare.

For all your slicing needs, from paper-thin
to extra-thick, the Cuisinart

TM

Food Slicer

makes food preparation fast and easy.

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USE AND CARE

1. To use your

CuisinartTM Food Slicer,

place on sturdy, flat surface.

2. Check that the switch is turned OFF
before plugging in the appliance.

3. Adjust the slice control knob to
desired slicing thickness
[

¹∕³²” (0.08 cm) to 1/2” (1.25 cm)].

4. Place food to be cut on the stainless
steel carriage and secure with plastic
safety guard.

5. Turn the Cuisinart

TM

Food Slicer ON.

6. Place hands on food guide handles
and smoothly slide carriage backward
and forward. NEVER USE YOUR
FINGERS.

7. To ensure perfect slicing, do not
press the food against the blade too
firmly.

8. At this point, check for desired
thickness and adjust accordingly with
the Slice Control Knob.

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WARRANTY

LIMITED THREE-YEAR
WARRANTY

We warrant that this Cuisinart product
will be free of defects in material or
workmanship under normal home use
for 3 years from the date of original
purchase.

This warranty covers manufacturer’s
defects including mechanical and
electrical defects. It does not cover
damage from consumer abuse,
unauthorized repairs or modifications,
theft, misuse, or damage due to
transportation or environmental
conditions. Products with removed or
altered identification numbers will not
be covered.

This warranty is not available
to retailers or other commercial
purchasers or owners.

If your Cuisinart product should prove
to be defective within the warranty
period, we will repair it or replace it if
necessary.

For warranty purposes, please register
your product online at
www.cuisinart.ca
to facilitate verification of the date of
original purchase or keep your
original receipt for the duration of the
limited warranty.

If the appliance should become
defective within the warranty period,
do not return the appliance to the
store. Please contact our Customer
Service Centre:

Toll-free phone number:
1-800-472-7606

Address:
Cuisinart Canada
100 Conair Parkway
Woodbridge, Ont. L4H 0L2

Email:
[e-mail]
Model:
CFS-150C

To facilitate the speed and accuracy of
your return, please enclose:

• $10.00forshippingandhandlingof

the product (cheque or money order)

• Returnaddressandphonenumber

• Descriptionoftheproductdefect

• Productdatecode*/copyoforiginal

proof of purchase

• Anyotherinformationpertinentto

the product’s return

*Productdatecodecanbefound

on the underside of the base of the
product. The product date code is a
4 or 5 digit number. Example, 90630
would designate year, month & day
(2009, June 30th).

Note: We recommend you use a
traceable, insured delivery service for
added protection. Cuisinart will not be
held responsible for in-transit damage
or for packages that are not delivered
to us.

To order replacement parts or
accessories, call our Customer Service
Centre at 1-800-472-7606.

For more information, please visit our
website at www.cuisinart.ca

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