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Mandolin

Operating Manual

Summary of Contents for Mandolin

Page 1: ...Mandolin Operating Manual ...

Page 2: ...e first to be completely safe to use With previous mandolins serious cuts and scrapes were commonplace even expected Some cookbook authors even recommended against the use of a mandolin by the average home cook simply because of the risks But when you use the Shun Pro Mandolin according to these simple directions it is completely safe and easy to use no special protective gear needed The secret to...

Page 3: ...nitely adjustable deck height knob with deck lock knob on opposing side not visible Food spike locking cap Guide rail Main deck Powder coated Caddy handle cast aluminum food caddy Blade mounting slot Genuine Shun Pro slicing blade Specialty blades 1 8 shoestring 1 4 julienne 3 8 french fry Fiberglass food spike Blade storage case 2 ...

Page 4: ...ro Mandolin and you can place the main deck in the dishwasher Please wash the rest of this high quality tool by hand Shun Pro Removable Main Blade The Shun Pro Mandolin is the only mandolin with a removable main blade to make cleaning and storage easier It also enables the main blade to be resharpened again and again This is the same premium quality blade found in Shun Pro cutlery a one sided beve...

Page 5: ...ou have the desired height tighten the deck lock knob until the deck is secure Always check the first slice to make sure it is the desired thickness Make sure the mandolin is seated on a stable surface 1 Place a few drops of cooking oil on the guide rail This will ensure that the food caddy slides back and forth on the guide rail without sticking 2 Insert main cutting blade into the main blade mou...

Page 6: ...The correct way to grasp the cutting handle Keep thumb and fingers around the ball shaped handle and clear of the mandolin blades at all times 5 ...

Page 7: ...gold potatoes you ll get best results by first cutting the item in half Very round vegetables could roll out from under the food spike on the first slice causing damage to the spike and locking cap This is not a concern with julienne shoestring or French fry cuts 2 Place your left hand on the bar between the legs of the mandolin to hold it steady 3 With your right hand grasp the ball shaped handle...

Page 8: ...hat food can build up in the specialty blade mounting slot and prevent blades from locking into place as they should So that you will not cut yourself it is very important to remove the main cutting blade before attempting to clean out this specialty blade slot 2 Lower the deck all the way and tighten the deck lock knob 3 To change blades simply reverse this procedure Slightly raise the main deck ...

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Page 10: ... the food spike out If kept clean your Shun Pro Mandolin will be largely maintenance free The premium cutlery steel used in your Shun Pro Mandolin is designed to retain its edge for a long time However from time to time you will want to resharpen the main cutting blade It may be sharpened on a Japanese whetstone just as you would sharpen any other Shun blade When not in use remove all cutting blad...

Page 11: ...with the laws and regulations that apply in his or her specific area You and not Kai USA ltd are solely responsible for any claims resulting from violation of these laws and or regulations Limited Lifetime Warranty Each of these quality knives and cutlery products are guaranteed for the lifetime of the original owner to be free of defects when received from the factory Any product we find to be de...

Page 12: ...ue Tualatin Oregon 97062 Toll Free 1 800 325 2891 Fax 503 682 7168 www shuncutlery com Product of Japan and China Printed in China We reserve the right to change specifications or materials at any time without notice 2007 Kai USA ltd ...

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