7MaintenanceInstructions FrançaisBLADE SHARPENING1. Blade should be sharpened when slice thickness looks uneven or when the slices look broken.2. Clean the edge of the blade before sharpening.3. Pull out the sharpener and lubricate it to ensure it works properly.4. Pull the sharpener out and turn 180º, press the right side stone down by finger then put the sharpener tothe working position.5. Ensure that the stone’s surface and the blade’s edge are close to each other. If they are not, the pleaseperform necessary adjustments.6. Run the machine for approximately 2 minutes before turning it off to inspect the blade. If the blade is notsharp enough, repeat the procedure.7. Press down the left side of the stone and make sure the surface of the stone is nesting closely to thesurface of the blade. Then sharpen for about 3 seconds to remove the burr.8. Return the sharpener back to its original position once work is complete.9. In order to get best results, keep the stone clean.10. Refrain from looking directly or having one’s face too close to the rotating stone. This could result in injuryfrom a piece of stone.CLEANING1. Always turn off and unplug the machine before cleaning. The slice thickness regulator should be set to thezero position.2. Never use any chemical or abrasive product. Brushes or any other utensil instrument should NOT be usedas they could damage the different pieces of the slicer.3. Use a damp cloth and detergent to clean the machine before letting it dry. Machine, including productcarriage, should be cleaned every day.4. The blade cover should be removed from the blade when cleaning.5. Precautions to be taken when cleaning the blade:• Safety gloves should be worn.• Do not touch the edge of the blade.• Proceed with utmost caution.6. Run the machine for 5 minutes once cleaning is complete.7. Warning: Do not run the machine under water.SÉCURITÉ ET GARANTIEAVIS• Veiller à ce que les exigences électriques sur l’étiquette sont respectées note aux normes locales. Ne pasle faire peut conduire à l’équipement incendie ou de tomber en panne.