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6. USE YOUR FOOD SLICER
For best results
To slice thin meat, let it chill, before slicing..
Meat should be boneless. Fruits should be
free of seeds.
Foods with an uneven texture (like fish and
thin steaks), are often difficult to slice.
Freeze, partially, before slicing.
At canning time, use the slicer to quickly cut
cucumbers and onions for attractive
pickles...apples for pies...vegetables for the
freezer.
Hot roasts: beef, pork, lamb, turkey, ham
When slicing warm boneless roasts, remove
from oven and let set 15 to 20 minutes,
5. CLEANING
Before cleaning, always unplug the
appliance from the mains and use the
cutting regulator to reduce the cutting
thickness by aligning the knife with the
mobile guide.
Clean with a slightly damp cloth.
Do not submerge the appliance in water or
any other liquid.
before slicing. They will retain more natural
juices and slice evenly without crumbling.
Cut the roast, if necessary, to fit on f ood tray.
If toast is tied, turn off motor and remove
strings, before they get near the blade.
Extra-thin sliced corned beef or fresh
beef brisket
Chill cooked brisket overnight in cooking
liquid, before slicing. Drain and reserve
meat drippings from brisket. Pat dry with
paper towels. Remove excess fat. Slice wellchilled brisket to desired thickness. To
serve hot, place slices on heatproof platter
and moisten with small amount of reserved
meat drippings. Heat in 180ºC oven for 30
minutes.
Cheese
Chill before slicing. Cover with foil to keep
moist. Before serving, allow cheese to reach
room temperature, this enhances its natural
flavour.
Cold cuts
Cold cuts keep longer and retain flavour if
sliced according to needs. For best result,
chill first. Remove any plastic or hard casing
before slicing. Use a constant, gentle
pressure for uniform slices.
Vegetables and fruits
Your slicer is "made to order" for slicing
many vegetables and fruits including
potatoes, tomatoes, carrots, cabbage (for
slaw), eggplant, squash and zucchini.
Potatoes may be sliced thick, for casseroles
or for chips. Fresh pineapple may be sliced
neatly. Cut off top and slice to order.
Breads, cakes and cookies
Freshly baked bread should be cooled,
before slicing. To slice extra-thin bread, in
order to toast, use bread from the day
before. Your slicer is ideal for all types of
party breads.
The manufacturer reserves the right to
modify the models described in this User’s
Manual.
gentle pressure against the mobile guide,
keeping your thumb behind the protector at
all times. Turn the appliance on.
For best results, we recommend that you
exert regular, firm, but not excessive
pressure on the circular knife.
When you have finished, unplug the
appliance. For safety reasons and to protect
the blade while in storage, rotate the
thickness regulator to align the mobile
guide with the knife.
Safety switch
This slicer is provided with a safety switch
to avoid the possibility of it being switched
on accidentally.
In order to switch on the appliance, move
lever "A" rightwards using your finger (fig.
1): keep it in this position and at the same
time press "B" with your thumb (fig. 2).