Lakeland 31579 User manual

INSTRUCTION BOOKLET
Model: 31579
EASY STORE FOOD SLICER

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LAKELAND EASY STORE FOOD SLICER
Thank you for choosing the Lakeland Easy Store Food Slicer.
Please take a little time to read this booklet before getting started and keep it in a safe
place for future reference.
This compact, easy-to-use food slicer is perfect for baked bread, ham, roast beef, cheese
and so much more. You can prepare delicatessen food like cold meats and vegetables at
home, for buffets and platters. The serrated stainless steel blade can be set to cut even,
uniform slices from wafer thin to up to 15mm thick, and is removable for easy cleaning.
It folds away to store neatly in your cupboard, and takes moments to open out again
for use.
Here at Lakeland, our award-winning family-owned business still offers the same excellent
quality, value for money and exceptional customer service as when we founded the
company back in the 1960s.
Our products are hand-picked and thoroughly tested so you can be sure that everything
you purchase will be a pleasure to use for many years to come.
CONTENTS
Product features ............................................................................................................. 3
Safety cautions ............................................................................................................ 4-5
Assembling your Easy Store Food Slicer and using for the first time ........................... 6-10
Instructions for use .................................................................................................. 11-12
Hints and tips................................................................................................................ 13
Frequently asked questions ........................................................................................... 13
Care and cleaning ........................................................................................................ 14
Electrical connections ................................................................................................... 15
Recycling your electricals .............................................................................................. 15

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1. Safety lock button
2. On/off button
3. Blade
4. Blade lock
5. Food pusher
6. Slider
7. Food board
8. Base unit
9. Hinge
PRODUCT FEATURES
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10. Thickness guide
11. Thickness dial
12. Food tray

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SAFETY CAUTIONS
Carefully read all the instructions before using the appliance and keep in a safe place
for future reference. Always follow these safety cautions when using the appliance to
avoid personal injury or damage to the appliance. This appliance should be used only as
described in this instruction book.
• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and
above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have
been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user
maintenance shall not be done by children unless they are older
than 8 and supervised.
• Make sure your electricity supply matches the voltage shown on the appliance.
• Ensure all packaging materials and any promotional labels or stickers are removed from
the appliance before the first use.
• Always inspect the appliance before use for noticeable signs of damage. Do not use if
damaged or has been dropped. In the event of damage, or if the appliance develops a
fault contact the Lakeland customer care team on 015394 88100.
• Do not use this appliance if the lead is damaged. If the lead is damaged it must
be replaced with a special lead. Contact the Lakeland customer care team on
015394 88100.
• Always use the appliance on a dry, level, heat resistant surface.
• Unplug from the mains when not in use and before cleaning. To disconnect, turn the
socket to “off“ and remove the plug from the mains socket.
• Do not use any accessories or attachments with this appliance other than those
recommended by Lakeland.
• To protect against fire, electric shock or personal injury, do not immerse cord, plug or
the base unit in water or other liquids.
• Do not leave the lead hanging over the edge of a kitchen table or worktop. Avoid
contact between the lead and hot surfaces.
• For indoor use only.
• For domestic use only.
• This appliance should be used for preparation of food as described within the
instructions for use that accompany it.
• Always ensure that your hands are dry before removing the plug from the mains
socket. Never pull the plug out of the mains socket by its lead.
• To avoid injury or possible fire, do not cover the appliance when in use.

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• Do not connect this appliance to an external timer or remote control system.
• An extension cable may be used with care. The electrical rating of the cable should be
at least as great as the appliance. Do not allow the cable to hang over the edge of the
worktop or touch any hot surfaces.
• This appliance complies with the basic requirements of Directives 2014/30/EU
(Electromagnetic Compatibility) and 2014/35/EU (Low Voltage Directive).
• WARNING: A cut off plug inserted into a 13 amp socket is a serious safety (shock)
hazard. Ensure the cut off plug is disposed of safely.
• CAUTION: The plastic bags used to wrap this appliance or the packaging may be
dangerous. To avoid risk of suffocation, keep these bags out of reach of babies
and children. These bags are not toys.
• CAUTION: The blade is extremely sharp, DO NOT TOUCH THE EDGES. Make sure it
is firmly locked into place before slicing. When removing the blade for cleaning, hold it
by the blade lock and handle with great care.
• Keep hands, hair, clothing and utensils well away from moving parts.
• NEVER touch the blade when the appliance is in use. If food sticks to the blade, switch
off and unplug the slicer at the socket before removing it to clean.
• Always switch off the slicer and unplug from the socket before adding or removing
parts, after use and before cleaning.
• This slicer will only slice pieces of food up to 15cm, this is the height of the blade.
Larger chunks of food will need to be chopped in half.

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ASSEMBLING YOUR EASY STORE FOOD SLICER AND
USING FOR THE FIRST TIME
WARNING: DO NOT INSERT THE PLUG INTO AN ELECTRICAL OUTLET, OR TURN ON
THE SLICER BEFORE YOU HAVE FULLY CLEANED AND ASSEMBLED IT.
• When taking apart or assembling the slicer, make
sure the thickness dial is twisted, so the thickness
guide is in the ‘0’ position, this hides the blade
edges to prevent injury.
• Unpack the Easy Store Food Slicer, remove all the
packaging materials.
• The Slicer will arrive stored down flat, with the food
board closed over the blade to protect it, and the
power cord wrapped around the cord storage.
• Place the slicer on its side with the thickness dial
facing downwards. Unwrap the power cord from
the cord storage.
• Pull the left hand side of the food board upwards, so
the tabs lift out of the hinge and remove it from
the base unit.
CAUTION: The blade is extremely sharp,
DO NOT TOUCH THE EDGES. When removing
the blade for cleaning, hold it by the blade lock
and handle with great care.
Tabs
Notches

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• Taking great care to keep your fingers away from the
blade edges, twist the blade lock in the centre of the
blade clockwise to unlock, and lift the blade off the
base unit.
• Before first use, wipe the base unit with a clean
damp cloth.
• Wash the blade, food board, slider, food pusher,
and food tray in warm soapy water, rinse and dry
thoroughly. The blade edges are extremely sharp,
always use a cleaning brush to clean.
• The removable plastic parts are dishwasher safe.
• Make sure that all parts are clean and dry before
assembling the product.
• With the slicer still on its side, take the blade by the
blade lock and place it back onto the base unit.
• To lock the blade securely in place, twist the blade
lock anticlockwise until you cannot twist any further.
• Make sure it is firmly locked into place.
• To attach the food board back onto the base unit,
position the food board over the slicer with the cord
storage facing upwards.
• Slot the notches on the right hand side of the food
board into the hinge.
Notches

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•Then slot the tabs on the left hand side of the
food board into the notches on the hinge.
•Place the food slicer back onto its base.
•Guide the cord through the food board.
• Lower the food board down.
Tabs
Notches

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• The slider comes in two parts, click them together as shown below. You will need to
push them together firmly.
• Hook the outside edge of the slider over the outside
edge of the food board.
• There is a tab on one edge of the slider.
• This will click into the notch at the back left of the
food board.
Notch
Tab

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• The slider can now be moved up and down the food
board, slide it back and forth a few times to check
that it moves freely without coming off.
• Hook the food pusher over the slider with the plastic
spikes facing the blade.
• Put the food tray in the gap behind the slicer, to
collect your sliced food.
• The Easy Store Slicer is now ready to use.