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Using Your Mandoline
Adjusting the Thickness
You can adjust the thickness of a given
cut by turning the round dial next to the
mandoline, figure 4. Turing in a clockwise
direction only. When holding the man-
doline and looking down the top of the
gliding plate, the gap between the upper
plate and the blade is actually the thick-
ness of the cut. Applying firm pressure
should not change the thickness. How-
ever, take care not to apply too much
pressure to the gliding plate, as the gliding
plate can be forced down due to the use
of excessive force. Only use force rea-
sonably necessary to accomplish the in-
tended cut.
Built in straight Blade (Slicing)
The straight blade (figure 5) is built into
the body of the mandoline. By turning the
thickness adjustment knob, you can select
how thickness of your slices. It is ideal for
slicing a variety of foods, such as carrots,
cabbage, lemons, and potatoes, just to
name a few. Your imagination is the limit.
However, the blades works best on firm
vegetables and fruits. Overly soft vegeta-
bles and fruits will tend to tear, rather than
slice cleanly. The straight blade is espe-
cially useful to make paper thin slices. It
must be use in conjunction with a julienne
blade to create julienne cuts.
Figure 4
Figure 5
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