13CARE AND CLEANINGCARE AND CLEANINGBefore cleaning the appliance, alwaysdisconnect the plug of the power cord fromthe mains socket and wait for the slicing discto come to a full standstill.Turn the cut thickness control to 0.Clean the appliance after each use to avoidthe build-up of deposits.For cleaning, please use only soft spongeslightly moistened in warm water. Werecommend the use protective glovesresistant against being cut through.Wipe the appliance with a soft spongeslightly moistened in warm water, then wipewith a soft sponge.WARNING!DO NOT WASH THEAPPLIANCE, MAINSCORD AND PLUGUNDER RUNNINGWATER AND DONOT IMMERSE ITIN WATER OR ANYOTHER LIQUID.ATTENTION:Do not use sharp objects, chemicals,thinners, petrol or other similarsubstances. Under no circumstancesshould the appliance be cleaned witha steam cleaner.CLEANING THE REMOVABLE HUBIf the slicing disc hub is excessively dirty, youcan remove and clean it.Carefully loosen the slicing disc hub fixingscrew. Hold the slicing disc hub with yourother hand and once the screw is loosened,remove it from the appliance.Wash the hub in warm water with a smallamount of kitchen washing-up liquid,rinse and wipe dry. Before assembling yourappliance, make sure that the slicing disc hubis completely dry.Wipe the slicing disc with a soft sponge, thenwipe dry with a clean cloth.Insert the hub onto the slicing disc andsecure with the fixing screw. Tightenthoroughly.GREASING THE PRESSURE PLATEIf the pressure plate stops moving, it may benecessary to grease the rail at the appliancebottom along which the plate moves.1. Before greasing, make sure that rotarycut thickness control is set to 0, theappliance is turned off and the powercord is unplugged from the mains socket.2. Tilt the appliance carefully, leaning itagainst the slicing disc hub fixing screw.We recommend to insert a cloth underthe fi xing screw to avoid damaging orscratching the countertop.3. Wipe the rail attached to the pressureplate.4. Use a common lubricant or oil suitablefor this type of appliance.GRINDING THE SLICING DISCIf the slicing outcome is not satisfactory,the slicing knife may be blunt. Use only thesupplied slicing disc grinding attachment forgrinding.