Chef's Choice 645 User manual

Professional VariTilt
®
Electric Food Slicer
Model 645

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed,
including the following:
1. Read all instructions carefully to maximize result and to avoid injury.
2. To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not immerse power unit in water or other liquid.
3. When blade is powered, place hands only on recommended push surfaces. Finger hand or
body contact with the moving blade can result in serious injury. When power is off, touch
blade only to remove and clean according to instructions.
4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
5. Unplug from outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning.
6. Avoid contacting moving parts. Never feed food by hand. Always use completely assembled
slicer with food tray and food pusher.
7. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance
malfunctions, or is dropped or damaged in any manner. Return appliance to the nearest
authorized service facility for examination, repair or electrical or mechanical adjustment.
8. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by the appliance manufacturer may cause
fire, electric shock or injury.
9 Do not use outdoors.
10. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces.
11. Blade is very sharp. Handle carefully when cleaning.
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YOU MADE A GOOD CHOICE!
Congratulations on your selection of the Chef’sChoice®Professional VariTilt ®Electric Food Slicer. As an owner of a
Chef’sChoice®slicer, you have the finest and easiest-to-use product for slicing bread, meat, cheese, vegetables and
fruits. You can be assured that this food slicer will perform superbly and be a joy to own.
Parts list:
1. Cutting blade
2. Thickness control plate
3. Food pusher
4. Automatic on/off switch
plate, located on food carriage
5. Food carriage
6. Carriage track
7. Thickness control knob
8. Base plate
9. Blade retaining screw
10. Food carriage release button
11. Lock-out switch
12. Gravity feed release button
13. Gravity feed lock lever
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Introduction
The Chef’sChoice®professional electric food slicer comes equipped with a specially designed multi-purpose blade for
slicing a large variety of foods including bread, meat, cheese, vegetables and fruits.
VariTilt ®Feature
The Model 645 operates in either the upright position which is ideal for slicing meats and cheese or tilts the carriage
a full 30° into true “gravity feed” position for effortless slicing of breads, vegetables and fruits. Changing position of
the slicer is fast and simple:
• Tochangefrom“upright”positionto“gravityfeed”(Figure1and2):
1. Press the release button located on the back side of the motor housing beneath the food carriage track.
2. When the slicer releases from the base, lightly lift it until it comes to a stop, then rotate the lock lever on the
side of the motor housing, upwards into a vertical position until it clicks into place. The slicer can now operate
in the “gravity feed” mode.
• Toreturntheslicerintothe“upright”position:
1. Support the slicer with the left hand under the food carriage. With the right hand, rotate the lock lever
downward into the horizontal position.
2. Lower the slicer until it seats on the base plate.
3. Press down firmly on the front of the carriage track so the slicer clicks into position. The slicer will now operate in
the “upright” position.
Safety Switch
The Chef’sChoice®professionalelectricfoodslicerisprovidedwithachildsafetyswitch(11)showninFigure3,to
reduce the risk of accidentally turning on the slicer.
• WhenthissafetyswitchisinPositionAtheslicerwillnotoperate.
• WhenthissafetyswitchisinPositionBtheslicercanbeoperatednormally.
Thesafetyswitchisdesignedtodisabletheoperationoftheautomaticon/offswitch(4).
Figure 1. Figure 2.
Release Button
Base Plate
Lock
Lever
Figure 3.
A B
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Instructions — “Chute” Attachment and Use
TheModel645FoodSlicercomesequippedwithaconvenient“chute”(seeFigure4)tohelpslicefooditemswhen
the slicer is operated in the “gravity feed” mode.
To mount the chute:
1. Remove the food carriage from the slicer.
2. Note the “engagement clip” on the “L” shaped chute. Position the “engagement clip” on the underside of the food
carriage behind the gray plastic lip.
3. Rotate the long portion of the “L” shaped chute onto the stainless steel top surface of the food carriage until it
snapsintoposition(Figure5and6).
Please note that when using the chute the food should self-feed while slicing in the “gravity feed” mode. The food
pusher cannot be used when the chute is in place.
Caution: Do not use hands or fingers to push the food. If the food does not easily self-feed during slicing, remove the
chute and use the food pusher to continue slicing.
Before You Slice
Caution: Avoid personal contact with the blade edge. Serious injury can result.
1. Beforeusingtheslicerforthersttime,disassembleandcleanit(seepage6).
2. Place assembled slicer on a clean, dry smooth surface. Position slicer so
foodcarriage(5)istoyourrightandthicknesscontrolknob(7)toyour
left.Besurebladeisproperlysecured.(Retentionscrewtightenscounter
clockwise).Foodcarriageshouldglidesmoothlyinitstrack.Pullittoward
you and away from the blade.
3. Movesafetyswitch(Figure3)toPositionB.
4. Place the food on the carriage and attach the food pusher on the back
edge of the carriage. For extra large foods, such as briskets or slab bacon,
their length may have to be reduced to fit on the carriage.
5. Setthethicknesscontrolknobs(Figure7)fordesiredthickness.
6. Placefoodtrayonthebaseplate(8),tocatchtheslicedfood.
Figure 7.Figure 6.
Snaps into
position
Figure 5.
Engagement Clip
Figure 4.
Engagement
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To Slice
1. Plug cord into 120V three prong grounded, AC outlet.
2. Hold the food pusher with the right hand with the thumb behind the guard, in contact with the automatic on/off
switchplate(seeFigures8and9).Withlightthumbpressureontheswitchplate,theunitwillturnonandthe
blade will start to turn. As soon as the thumb pressure is released from the switch, the motor will turn off.
3. To slice, maintain thumb pressure on the automatic switch and slide the carriage forward to cut and backward to
prepare for the next cut, moving back and forth steadily. Using the food pusher, keep the food pressed against the
thicknesscontrolplate(2)forevenslices.
4. Adjust the thickness control knob to select the desired thickness of the slices. The dial is calibrated in millimeters
of thickness.
5. When finished slicing, turn the motor off by releasing thumb pressure on the automatic switch, unplug the slicer
andlockthesafetyswitchinPositionA(Figure3).
For safety in strorage and handling, always return the thickness control plate past “zero” thickness, where it is
aligned with the blade.
Cleaning and Maintenance
Note: Before cleaning, removing the blade or maintenance always unplug the cord from the outlet. Never immerse the
slicer in water or other liquid.
Cleaning: Slicer parts can be removed as described in the following sections for thorough cleaning. Wash with a soft
cloth or sponge and a mild soap or spray cleaner. Rinse and dry.
- Never use steel wool or scouring powder on any parts.
- Do not wash any part of slicer in dishwasher.
Removing the Food Carriage: Turn the thickness control knob past the O-position until it stops. Under the right side
ofthefoodcarriage,pressupwardonthecarriagereleasebutton(10).Whilemaintainingpressureonthisbutton,
pullthecarriageawayfromthebladeuntilitcomesoffthetrack(Figure10).
Figure 10.Figure 9.Figure 8.
Switch Plate

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After cleaning the food carriage, lubricate the carriage guides with a few drops of acid-free light household oil such
assewingmachineoil(Figure11).
To replace the carriage, follow the above directions in reverse.
Removing the Cutting Blade: Periodically, you should clean the back of the blade and the motor housing behind
the blade.
To remove the cutting blade unplug the power cord, and back the food carriage away from the blade. Insert a coin in
theslottedbladeretainingscrew(9)andturnclockwise as shown in Figure 12. Carefully lift the blade off.
Do not touch the blade edge.
CAREFUL! SHARP BLADE!!
Keep hands clear of cutting edge.
Clean the back of the cutting blade and the black ring on the motor housing, with a damp cloth. Lubricate the items
showninFigure13withVaseline(blackring,bladescrew,andgearteeth).
To replace the blade, carefully align so the blade and drive gears fully engage. Turn screw counter-clockwise
to tighten.
HINTS FOR BEST RESULTS
• Toslicemeatsandcheesewaferthin,chillthoroughlybeforeslicing.Forbestresultsmovethefoodcarriagea
little slower while slicing.
• Meatsshouldbeboneless,fruitsshouldbefreeofseeds.
• Foodswithanuneventexture,likeshanduncookedsteaksareoftendifculttoslice.Partiallyfreezebefore
slicing for more even cuts.
• Atcanningtime,usetheslicertoquicklyslicecucumbersandonionsforattractivepickles...applesforpies...
vegetables for the freezer.
• Forfooddehydrators:produceseventhickorthinslicesforuniformdehydrating.
• Handyforslicinghomemadeorbakerybread:agreatcompanionforyourbreadmachine.
Figure 11.
Figure 12. Figure 13.
Lubricate
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NOTICE!!
This Chef’sChoice®electric food slicer has been equipped with a special safety switch to prevent motor overheating.
This self resettable switch will shut off the motor if its temperature gets too high. If this happens, please take the
following steps:
1. Make sure slicer is turned off.
2. Disconnect the power cord from the outlet.
3. Allowtheslicertocooloff(approx.15-30min.).
4. After the slicer has cooled off, plug the power cord into the outlet.
The slicer should now operate normally.
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES:
• Ultra-thinSlicingBlade:Excellentforprosciutto,smokedsalmonandotherdelicatemeats,thatneedtobecut
extra thin. Stainless steel blade with non-serrated edge, will not shred or tear.
• BladeSharpener(Model498):Excellentforresharpeningofserratedandnon-serratedfood
slicer blades.
SERVICE
This appliance is for household use only. No user-serviceable parts are inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.
In the event post-warranty service is needed, return your food slicer to EdgeCraft Corp., where the cost of repair or
electrical or mechanical adjustment can be estimated before the repair is undertaken.
Please include your return address and a brief description of the problem or damage to the slicer on a separate sheet
inside the box.
Send your slicer, insured and postage prepaid to:
EdgeCraft Corporation
825 Southwood Road, Avondale, PA 19311
Tel: [phone]
www.edgecraft.com
Retain evidence of shipping for your protection.
Limited Warranty:Usedwithnormalcare,thisEdgeCraftproductisguaranteedagainstdefectivematerialandworkmanshipforaperiodofve(5)yearsandthe
motorforten(10)yearsfromthedateoforiginalpurchase(“WarrantyPeriod”).Wewillrepairorreplace,atouroption,anyproductorpartthatisdefectiveinmaterial
or workmanship without charge if the product is returned to us postage prepaid with dated proof of purchase within the Warranty Period. This warranty does not apply
to commercial use or any product abuse. ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PUR-
POSE, ARE LIMITED TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD. EDGECRAFT CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states
do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and some states do not allow exclusions or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above
limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Conforms to: UL 982 Certified to CAN/CSA: C22.2#1335 120 volts/60 Hertz, 1.2 Amps, 124 watts
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