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11
Sharpening the Knife
When and How Often to Sharpen the Knife
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Symptoms of a dull knife are excess waste on the unsliced portion.
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The blade needs to be sharpened periodically to provide consistent slices and maximum food product.
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Sharpening the blade lightly every few days is more effective than heavy sharpening at less frequent intervals.
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WARNING
: The blade can be sharpened up until the distance between
the cutting edge of the blade and the inside border of the blade guard ring
is no more than 6 mm, corresponding to a decrease of about 10 mm of
the size of the original diameter. Once this value has been reached, it is
NECESSARY TO REPLACE THE BLADE.
Sharpening the Knife
NOTE: Before starting check that the grindstones have been cleaned.
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Turn the slicer off and rotate the thickness
selection knob clockwise until it stops and
the slicer fence plate covers the knife.
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Pull back the carriage all the way to the left.
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Clean and dry both sides of the blade before
sharpening. Please refer to cleaning
instructions.
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Lift the sharpener cover.
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Loosen sharpener release knob by turning it
anti-clockwise several times (1).
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Lift sharpener up (2), rotate it clockwise 180°
(3) and lower it into position with the knife
fitting between the two stones.
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Tighten sharpener release knob to secure
sharpener.
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Plug in and select the start button on the slicer.
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Push the sharpening stone button (4) and keep it
pressed for 10-15 seconds
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Press the deburring button (5) for 2-3 seconds
(more could damage the blade edge).
damage the blade edge).
T
URN SLICER OFF
before inspecting.
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Return the sharpener body to the rest position
and close the cover.
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Tighten sharpener release knob.
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Clean the entire slicer.