Sharpening the blade
Sharpen the blade when it becomes blunt. The
blade is extremely resistant to wear. If used regu-
larly and properly, it should only need to be sharp-
ened once a year.
• Pull the plug from the wall socket.
• Turn the thickness dial to "0".
• Clean the blade.
• Unscrew the sharpener's locking knob.
• Lift the sharpener from the locking device and
turn it 180°.
• Both sides of the blade should have 1 sharpening
stone.
• Lower the sharpener until it slips back into the
locking device.
• Fix the sharpener in place by tightening the lock-
ing knob.
• Switch on the appliance. The blade will start to
turn.
• Use the button to press the tilted sharpening
stone against the blade and keep it there for 2
minutes. The sharpening stone should turn along
with the blade.
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Cleaning and maintenance
• Attention: Always unplug the appliance from the
electrical power outlet and let it cool down com-
pletely before cleaning and storage and set the
slice thickness knob to "0" position.
• Clean the appliance after each use.
• Warning: Never submerge the appliance in water
or other liquids!
• Use a damp cloth to clean surfaces (solution of
water and a mild cleaning agent).
• Never use corrosive or abrasive cleaning agents.
Storage
• Before storage, always make sure the appliance
has already been disconnected from the electri-
cal outlet and cooled down completely.
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• Use the button to press the vertical sharpening
stone briefly against the blade to remove burrs.
The sharpening stone should turn along with the
blade.
• Switch off the appliance and pull the plug from
the wall socket.
• Unscrew the sharpener's locking knob and clean
the sharpening stones with alcohol.
• Replace the sharpener in its original position on
the appliance and tighten the locking knob to fix it
in place. The blade must not extend between the
sharpening stones.
• Immerse in warm, mild soapy water for several
minutes. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
• Push the plug in the wall socket. Handle with
great care.
• The appliance is ready for use.
Do not use sharp or pointed objects for cleaning.
Do not use benzene or solvents! Clean with a
damp cloth. Use washing-up liquid if needed, but
never abrasive cleaning agents.
• Immerse in warm, mild soapy water for several
minutes. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
• Handle with great care.
• If the food carriage stops sliding smoothly, lay the
machine on its side. Clean the slide bar carefully
and lubricate it with Vaseline
• Store the appliance in a cool, clean and dry place.