44Do not leave any food dry up on the appliance or any parts of it to prevent a build up ofdried-on foods. Always clean the appliance after each use according to the following inst-ructions.Disassembling the applianceWARNING! Always switch off the ON/OFF button and power switch, wait until themotor comes to complete standstill, and unplug from power outlet, before disassembling orcleaning the appliance.1. Switch off the ON/OFF button and power switch, wait until the motor comes to completestandstill, and unplug from power outlet.2. Remove the pusher. Then lift the tablet upwards to remove it.3. Grasp the cutter housing with one hand, then press the release button near the gear holein the front plate of the appliance. (See: ›Knowing Your Design Mincer Plus‹)4. With the release button pressed, unlock the cutter housing by turning it clockwise. Thenpull the cutter housing out of the motor housing.5. Unscrew the screw ring.6. Hold the cutter housing close over a plastic bowl or kitchen sink and carefully turn thecutter housing with the outlet downwards. This way, the parts within the cutter housing willfall out. Possibly, for this you must impress the gear of the worm shaft in the cutter housing.Cleaning the applianceWARNING: The edges of the cutter blade are very sharp. Handle with care to avoidinjuries.Do not use any abrasive cleaners, cleaning pads (e.g. metal scouring pads), or any corrosi-ve chemicals (e.g. bleach) for cleaning the appliance or any parts of it, to avoid damage tothe surfaces. Do not immerse the motor housing or power cord in water or any other liquid.Do not spill or drip any liquids on the motor housing, or on the power cord to avoid risk offire and electric shock. Do not use violence!Do not place the appliance or any part of it in an automatic dishwasher!1. Clean pusher, tablet, cutter housing, worm shaft, and screw ring, as well as any used toolswith warm dish-water and a nylon brush. If there are any tools within the pusher, take thetools out first. Stubborn residues on the surfaces can be removed better by soaking in warmdishwater for some minutes.2. Moisture a clean cloth or soft sponge with a little warm dishwater and carefully wipe theexterior of the appliance and the power cord.WARNING: Always ensure that the appliance and all parts of it are out of reach of youngchildren.3. Thoroughly dry the motor housing and all parts, and let dry naturally for about half anhour out of reach of young children.4. It is good advice to lubricate the grinding discs and cutter blade with some vegetable oil.