6
CUTTING POTATOES
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CAUTION
Cut Hazard.
The cutting plates
are sharp. Do not hold items to be cut while
pushing down on the handle.
1.
Raise the handle of the French fry cutter
so that the push plate is away from the
cutting plate.
2.
Insert a potato into the cutter length-wise
(standing on end) and slowly lower the
handle until the potato is held securely
between the push plate and cutting plate.
3.
Push down on the handle and the potato
will be forced out through the bottom of
the cutting plate (
FIGURE 5
).
NOTE:
For large potatoes, it is necessary
to cut a small, flat edge on the end of
the potato. Place the sliced flat end of
the potato against the blade and cut.
Microwave sweet potatoes or other firm
fruits or vegetables for 30 seconds to
soften slightly, if necessary.
FIGURE 5
CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
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CAUTION
Cut Hazard.
The cutting plates are sharp. Use care when handling. The
use of cut-resistant gloves is recommended when handling the cutting plates.
FIGURE 6
Push Plate
Screws
It is recommended to thoroughly clean your French fry
cutter before and after each use. Clean with hot, soapy
water, then rinse with clean water and dry thoroughly.
1.
Remove the 3 thumb nuts and washers from the
cutting plate.
NOTE:
When removing the last thumb nut, hold onto
the cutting plate. Failure to do so may result in the
cutting plate falling, causing damage.
2.
To clean between the blades of the cutting plate, use
a long bristle brush to remove debris. DO NOT use
your fingers!
3.
To remove the push plate, put the handle in the down
position and remove the 2 push plate screws from
the top of the push plate (
FIGURE 6
).
4.
Once the push plate screws are removed, raise the
handle and remove the push plate.
5.
To clean the push plate, remove any remaining
debris with a blunt object, such as a butter knife, then
thoroughly clean with a long bristle brush.
