Electric cord
Periodically check its condition (there must not be any kinks). If
the cord is damaged, it has to be replaced. Please return it to an
authorized service center for replacement.
Blade
The blade has to be replaced when it is not possible to sharpen
it or when the distance between the cutting part of the blade and
the blade guard is more than 1/4 inch. Please contact your nearest
authorized service center for replacement.
Sharpening stones of the sharpener
These stones, after a lot of sharpening operations, lose their abrasive
action and they must be replaced. Contact your nearest authorized
service center for replacement.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
SYMPTOM
Slicer will not start
Ragged cuts,
poor yield
Metal rubbing
on blade
Hard-to-push food
carriage assembly
Hard to sharpen
Slicer stops running
CAUSE
Slicer not plugged in
Blade cover removed or not
properly installed
Dull blade
Chipped blade
Blade too small
Blade cover not tightened/
properly installed
No lubrication
Stones dirty, wet or clogged
with grease
Blade dirty
Worn stones
Stones not properly aligned
Motor overheated
SOLUTION
Plug in slicer
Install blade cover and tighten the
blade cover release knob
Sharpen blade; make sure blade and
stones are clean
Sharpen or have new blade installed
Have new blade installed
Tighten blade cover release knob
Lubricate sliding bars thoroughly with
Petrol-Gel or similar. No vegetable oil!
Clean stones with warm water and
a brush. Allow stones to air-dry and
lubricate shafts with Petro-Gel or
similar.
Clean top and bottom of blade
Have stones replaced
Have sharpener adjusted
Unplug unit and wait 10–15 minutes
for slicer to cool down. Turn unit back
on and push the ON button. If problem
persists, contact an authorized service
center.
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