User manual PALSON MELINA

[. . . ] Our products are developed to meet the highest quality, performance and design standards. GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - Read the directions for use carefully before turning on the appliance and keep them together with the warranty, receipt and, if possible, the box with the inner packaging. [. . . ] - If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its authorised technical service centre or by a qualified technician in order to avoid hazards. Special safety recommendations for this appliance: - The cutting blade is extremely sharp. Disconnect this appliance before changing attachments or moving parts. - Always use the food fence supplied to push the meat towards the blade, unless the meat's size and shape prevent this. - This appliance should be used with the slice collection tray and backing plate in position, unless the food's shape and size should prevent this. USING THE APPLIANCE When using the appliance for the first time: - Clean the appliance before using it for the first time, as described below under "Cleaning". - Open the meat slicer and place the carriage feeder so that the hook on the bottom fits in the sliding groove. - Place the meat to be cut on the carriage and push it gently towards the blade using the food fence. A tip: If you want to cut very thin slices, dampen the blade with a damp cloth in order to prevent the food being sliced from sticking to the blade. If the screw is turned to the perpendicular position ("lock" direction), it will not be possible to start the appliance again. To release the lock, turn the screw until it is horizontal again (turning clockwise). Food fence: It must be placed on the carriage to push the food to be cut. [. . . ] Do not clean the blade in soapy water as this will remove the lubricants. to reassemble the blade , perform the above operations in the reverse order. [. . . ]