Lakeland 63490 User manual

INSTRUCTION BOOKLET
Model: 63490
ELECTRIC SLICER

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LAKELAND ELECTRIC SLICER
Thank you for choosing the Lakeland Electric Slicer.
Please take a little time to read this booklet before getting started and keep it in a safe
place for future reference.
This easy-to-use Electric 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.
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
Using your Electric Slicer for the first time ................................................................... 6-7
Instructions for use ......................................................................................................... 8
Hints and tips.................................................................................................................. 9
Frequently asked questions ............................................................................................. 9
Care and cleaning ........................................................................................................ 10
Technical information.................................................................................................... 11
Electrical connections ................................................................................................... 11
Recycling your electricals .............................................................................................. 11

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1. Adjustable blade
2. Blade lock
3. Food pusher
4. Slider
5. Food board
6. Thickness dial
7. On/Off switch
8. Food carriage bar
9. Non-slip suction feet
PRODUCT FEATURES
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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. 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.
• NEVER just use the slicer with your hand to slice the food. Always use the slicer
completely assembled with the food pusher and slider.
• Do not leave the slicer unattended while it is running.
• Always have your hand on the food pusher when in use.
• 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 in diameter, this is the height of the
blade. Larger chunks of food will need to be chopped in half.

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USING YOUR ELECTRIC SLICER 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.
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.
• Unpack the Electric Slicer, remove all the packaging
materials, including the rubber guards from the
slicing blade.
• Place the slicer and a flat, dry, level surface.
• When taking apart or assembling the slicer, make
sure the thickness dial is turned, so the thickness
guide is in the ‘0’ position, this hides the blade
edges to prevent injury.
• Before first use, wipe the base unit, food board and
slider with a clean damp cloth and dry thoroughly.
• Taking great care to keep your fingers away from the
blade edges, press the middle of the black lock with
your thumb and the bottom part of the black circle
lock will flip out. Grip this underneath with your
finger and twist clockwise in the OPEN direction to
unlock. Carefully lift the blade off the base unit.
• Wash the blade and food pusher in warm, soapy
water, rinse and dry thoroughly. The blade edges
are extremely sharp, always use a cleaning brush
to clean.
• Make sure that all parts are clean and dry before
assembling the product.
• To lock the blade securely in place, align the blade
with the drive gears so it engages fully. Twist the
blade lock anticlockwise until you cannot twist any
further.
• Make sure it is firmly locked into place and the lock
pressed down flat.

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• Attach the food pusher onto the slider.
• There is a tab on one edge of the slider.
• The slider can now be moved up and down the food
carriage bar, slide it back and forth a few times to
check that it moves freely without coming off.
• The Electric Slicer is now ready to use.

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
This slicer will only slice pieces of food up to 15cm in diameter, this is the height of the
blade. Larger chunks of food will need to be chopped in half.
• Put the slicer on a dry, firm, flat surface near
a socket.
• Check that the switch on the appliance is in the
OFF position before you plug in and switch on the
Electric Slicer at the socket.
• Use the thickness dial on the back of the slicer and
the thickness guide on the side to select your slice
thickness from 1mm to 15mm. As you turn the
thickness dial, the gap between the blade and base
unit will widen.
• Position the slicer sideways on your worktop, with
the food pusher on your right.
• Pull the slider and food pusher towards you, and
place your food on the food board, hold it in place
with the food pusher using your right hand.
• Place a board on the left of the slicer so your sliced
food will drop on to the board. To start slicing turn
the slicer on with the switch, then move the food
pusher back and forwards to continue slicing.
• Always use the slider and food pusher to protect your fingers from the blade. NEVER
guide food towards the blade with your bare hands. Take care not to overload the
motor by pushing too hard. You will need to apply firm pressure, but if your food does
not slice it is too hard for the slicer.
• 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.
• When you have finished slicing, turn the thickness dial to ‘0’ to conceal the blade edge
for storing, switch off and unplug at the socket.
• Always switch off the slicer and unplug from the socket before adding or removing
parts, after use and before cleaning.
• After 10 minutes of slicing, let the motor rest for 30 minutes.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Question: Why is the slicer not working?
Answer: Check that the slicer is plugged in and switched on at the socket and on the
appliance.
Question: Why is food sticking to the blade?
Answer: If food is getting stuck to the blade while slicing, switch off and unplug the
slicer at the socket and carefully wipe the blade with a clean damp cloth.
HINTS AND TIPS
• Only slice food such as cheese, meat, vegetables and soft bread. NEVER cut frozen
food, meat with bones, fruit with stones or very hard food with this slicer.
• If slicing juicy ingredients, for example tomatoes or rare cooked meat, use a damp cloth
to wipe up juices between slicing, to avoid these getting into the mechanism.
• Always remove foil, cling film, string and any wrappings or packaging from food
before slicing.

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CARE AND CLEANING
• Turn the thickness dial to ‘0’ to conceal the blade edge for storing.
• Unplug the Electric Slicer before cleaning.
• Clean thoroughly before using for the first time and after every use.
• Check the parts for wear or damage after every few uses.
• Do not use abrasive cleaners, or steel wool.
• Never immerse the base unit in water or any other liquid.
• Remove the food pusher and fold out the food
board on the carriage, by tilting it towards you.
Remove any crumbs and wipe clean with a damp
cloth.
• To clean the outer surfaces of the base unit, wipe
with a clean damp cloth and dry thoroughly before
storing.
• To clean the blade and food pusher, wash in
warm, soapy water, rinse and dry thoroughly
before storing.
• CAUTION: The blade is extremely sharp, use a brush to clean.
• Store the Electric Slicer with the power cable loosely coiled. Never wrap it tightly
around the product.

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TECHNICAL INFORMATION
• Power: 150W.
• Voltage: 220-240V.
• Frequency: 50-60Hz.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED
The appliance is fitted with a fused three-pin plug to BS1363 which is suitable for use in
all homes fitted with sockets to current specifications.
CHANGING THE 3 AMP FUSE
Use a 3 amp BS1362 fuse. Only BSI or ASTA approved fuses should be used. If you are
unsure which plug or fuse to use, always refer to a qualified electrician.
Note: After replacing or changing a fuse on a moulded plug which has a fuse cover, the
cover must be refitted to the plug; the appliance must not be used without a fuse cover.
If lost, replacement fuse covers can be obtained from an electrical shop. This appliance
complies with the following EU Directives: 2014/35/EU (Low Voltage Directive) and
2014/30/EU (EMC Directive).
RECYCLING YOUR ELECTRICALS
Along with many other high street retailers, Lakeland has joined a
scheme whereby customers can take their unwanted electrical products
to recycling points set up around the country.
Visit www.recycle-more.co.uk to find your nearest recycling point.

Lakeland
Alexandra Buildings, Windermere, Cumbria, UK LA23 1BQ
Tel: [phone] lakeland.co.uk