Presto SaladShooter User manual

INSTRUCTIONS
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2016 National Presto Industries, Inc.
SaladShooterelectric slicer/shredder
• Slices or shreds fruits and vegetables. Shred
cheese for tacos, pizza and more.
• Just point and shoot right where you want.
• Cleanup is easy. Stores anywhere.
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This is a Listed appliance. The following important safeguards are recommended by most portable appliance manufacturers.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
To reduce the risk of personal injury or property damage when using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be
followed, including the following:
1. Read all instructions before using the slicer/shredder.
2. To protect against the risk of electrical shock, never put the motorized base, cord, or plug in water or other liquids.
3. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
4. Unplug from outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning.
5. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or in the event the appliance malfunctions or is dropped or damaged
in any manner. Return the appliance to the Presto Factory Service Department for examination, repair, or electrical or mechanical
adjustment.
6. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by the appliance manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock, or injury. Use only
genuine Prestoreplacement parts.
7. Do not use outdoors.
8. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces.
9. Avoid contact with moving parts.
10. Never feed the food through the food chamber with your hands; always use the food guide.
11. Keep fingers out of the slicing/shredding chute.
12. The metal portions of the slicing and shredding cones are sharp. Handle with care.
13. Do not use the slicer/shredder for other than intended use.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
THIS PRODUCT IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.

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Important Cord and Plug Information
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit
into a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified
electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug in any way. Connect the power supply cord to a 120VAC electrical outlet only.
WARNING! FOR CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS
State of California Proposition 65 requires that we include the following warning:
This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Getting Acquainted
Before using your PrestoSaladShooterelectric
slicer/shredder, study the diagram to the right to be-
come familiar with the various parts of the unit and
read the instructions carefully.
Before initial use, and after each subsequent use, wash
all parts except the motorized base in warm, sudsy
water. Wipe the motorized base with a damp cloth to
clean. Never immerse the motorized base in water
or any other liquid.
How To Use
1. Select either the slicing or the shredding cone and
insert it narrow end first (Fig. A) into the slicing/
shredding chute.
Then attach the twist-lock ring to the slicing/
shredding chute by turning it clockwise until it
locks into place (Fig. B).
CAUTION! The metal portions of the slicing and
shredding cones are sharp. Handle with care.
2. Attach the food chamber assembly to the motor-
ized base by inserting the portion containing the
driving end of the slicing or shredding cone
into the socket of the motorized base (Fig. C).
Then rotate the food chamber assembly clock-
wise until it is upright and centered with the
handle. To be sure the food chamber assembly
is attached properly, check to see that the
interlock bracket (Fig. D) is positioned in the
bracket slot (Fig. E).
Proper assembly is important. This unit is
designed with safety in mind. The food chamber assembly cannot be removed
from the base unless the power switch is in the OFF position.
Likewise, the motor will not turn on unless the assembly is attached to the
unit. The motor stops automatically if an incorrectly attached assembly slips
off the base during operation.
Should the motor stop in the middle of operation, turn the switch to the OFF
position. Reassemble, making sure the interlock bracket on the bottom of
the slicing/shredding chute is positioned in the bracket slot on the motorized
base before using the unit again.
3. For best slicing and shredding results, it is important that the food be prepared properly and placed in the food chamber as follows:
• Cut food so that it will fit easily and loosely into the food chamber. Food that does not fit loosely in the food chamber may become
wedged in the food chamber and therefore will not discharge properly. If food is too large to fit loosely in the food chamber, cut
it into smaller pieces.
Food chamber
Fingertip
power
switch
Motorized base
Food guide
Slicing/
shredding chute
Shredding
cone
Twist-lock ring
Slicing cone
Driving end
Food chamber assembly
Fig. B
Food
chamber
Twist-lock
ring
Fig. A
Slicing/
shredding chute
Food
chamber
Fig. C
Bracket slot
Socket
Driving
end
Bracket
slot
Interlock
bracket
Fig. D Fig. E

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• Stack food into the food chamber upright for short slices or horizontally for longer slices (Fig. F).
• Push food through the food chamber using an even pressure on the food guide.
4. Plug the cord into a 120VAC electrical outlet only. Begin slicing or shredding. Use the power switch
to turn the unit on and off. The sliced or shredded food will be discharged from the open end of the
slicing/shredding chute.
CAUTION! To avoid personal injury, never use your hands to push food through the food chamber.
Always use the food guide and always keep your hands away from the slicing/shredding chute when
operating the unit.
Helpful Hints
♦All food slices and shreds better when it is fresh and firm.
♦Semi-soft cheeses should be refrigerated overnight or placed in the freezer approximately 30 min-
utes before shredding. Hard cheeses should be at room temperature. All unprocessed cheeses can be
shredded successfully with this unit. It is not recommended that you use soft or processed cheese
as it may clog the unit.
♦Use light pressure on the food guide for thinner slices and shreds, and firm pressure for thicker slices
and shreds.
♦Certain soft fruits, such as strawberries and kiwi, should be firm, not overripe, to slice. These types of fruits can also be placed in a
freezer for a few minutes before slicing. Certain fruits with tough skins, such as apples, should be peeled before slicing or shredding.
♦Some foods can be double processed. For instance, you can shred carrots and run them through again for grated carrots. Cheese can
be shredded twice for grated cheese.
♦Place food upright in the food chamber until it is full. Remember that food should fit easily and loosely into the food chamber and
should not extend above the top of the food chamber. Apply pressure evenly with the food guide.
Failure to properly load the food chamber or to apply even pressure may result in food falling over in the food chamber. If food falls
over in the chamber, slices and shreds may be uneven.
♦It is normal for bits of food remain on the top of the slicing or shredding cone after you have completed processing.
♦The unit is not designed to shred onions, slice cheese or chocolate, or process meats and tomatoes.
♦To avoid personal injury or damage to the unit, do not attempt to slice foods that are too hard to be
cut with an ordinary knife. NOTICE: This slicer/shredder was not designed to chop ice or grind coffee
beans. You may damage the unit.
Questions & Answers
Occasionally my slicer/shredder will not turn on, or the fingertip power switch works intermittently.
Why is this?
Most likely the food chamber assembly is not attached properly to the base. The power switch is designed
to work only when the food chamber assembly is centered with the handle on the motorized base. Should
the power switch operate intermittently, either the ON-OFF latch on the base is not positioned directly
between the two tabs on the food chamber (Fig. G) or the interlock bracket on the bottom of the slicing/
shredding chute (Fig. H) is not positioned in the bracket slot on the motorized base (Fig I). Check the
position of the food chamber assembly. Realign it so it is centered properly.
Sometimes I have trouble disengaging the food chamber assembly from the motorized base. What am
I doing wrong?
You probably forgot to turn the unit off. The unit is designed with a safety feature which prevents the food
chamber assembly from being removed when the power switch is in the ON position.
How come I sometimes have to use a lot of pressure to get food out of the slicing/shredding chute or
no food comes out at all?
Any of the following may be occurring:
1. You have packed the food chamber too tightly. Foods should fit loosely in the food chamber. Leafy
vegetables, such as cabbage and lettuce, should be cut into chunks the size of the food chamber.
2. The food is not fresh and firm. All food slices and shreds better when it is fresh and firm.
Food chamber
Tabs
ON-OFF
latch
Motorized
base
Interlock
bracket
Fig. H
Fig. G
Bracket
slot
Fig. I
Fig. F
Stack food horizontally
for longer slices.
Stack food upright
for short slices.

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3. Pieces of the food being processed may have wrapped around the slicing or shredding cone during processing or may have become
wedged in the cone. This would prevent food from coming out. If this occurs, simply disconnect the unit from the outlet, remove
the slicing or shredding cone, and clean out the buildup of food.
4. You may be slicing or shredding a hard vegetable, such as a sweet potato, or shredding cheese. Cheese and hard vegetables may
require more pressure on the food guide. Sometimes when slicing or shredding hard vegetables or when shredding cheese, the motor
may sound as if it is laboring. This is normal.
Suggested Uses
♦Make delicious, healthful salads using your own fresh, hand-selected vegetables for guaranteed goodness.
♦Create beautiful fruit salads by slicing bananas, apples, peaches, nectarines and more.
♦Turn an ordinary frozen pizza into a gourmet delight by adding your own fresh cheese, peppers, mushrooms, olives, onions, etc.
♦Chop nuts for baking or garnishing a dessert. Crumb crackers for pie crusts or make bread crumbs for casserole toppings.
♦For terrific tacos, taco salads, or pita sandwiches, shred cheese and slice lettuce, olives, and onions.
♦Decorate a cream topped pie, a fluffy icing cake, or even a cupcake with shredded baking chocolate.
♦Make delicious, creamy coleslaw by shredding fresh cabbage and carrots.
♦Shred potatoes for nutritious hash browns or potato pancakes. Slice them for delicious American fries or homemade potato chips.
♦Make deviled eggs, sandwich spreads, and salad toppings by shredding hard-cooked eggs.
♦Make sensational sweet potato chips by slicing sweet potatoes and then deep frying or microwaving them.
♦Dry slices of fruits or vegetables in a home food dehydrator.
Use Guide for the Slicing and Shredding Cones
Insert the slicing or shredding cone in the slicing/shredding chute as instructed in the “How To Use” section on page 2. CAUTION! The metal portions
of the slicing and shredding cones are sharp. Handle with care.
Suggested Foods Shredding Cone Slicing Cone Suggested Foods Shredding Cone Slicing Cone
Fruits Vegetables
Apples   Cabbage  
Bananas Carrots  
Coconut Celery 
Kiwi Chili Peppers  
Maraschino Cherries Cucumbers  
Nectarines   Green Peppers 
Peaches   Lettuce 
Pears   Mushrooms 
Strawberries Onions 
Potatoes  
Other Foods Radishes  
Bread Sweet Potatoes  
Cheese Turnips  
Chocolate Zucchini  
Cookies 
Crackers 
Hard-Cooked Eggs 
Nuts  
Olives  
Pickles  

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Care and Cleaning
Before using for the first time and after each subsequent use, your slicer/shredder should be cleaned thoroughly. Note: Plastic parts may
become stained after processing certain foods such as carrots. Should the unit become stained, clean with a mild abrasive cleaner.
All parts, except the motorized base, are completely immersible and dishwasher safe. Wash these parts in warm, sudsy water; rinse and
dry. If washing in the dishwasher, use the top rack or the rack farthest away from the heating element. Be sure the parts are positioned
so they will not fall through the rack.
The motorized base may be cleaned with a damp cloth. Never immerse the motorized base in water or any other liquid.
When removing the food chamber assembly from the motorized base, be sure the power switch is in the OFF position and the unit is
unplugged; the food chamber assembly cannot be removed with the power switch in the ON position.
The unit can be easily stored in a small space, such as a drawer.
Consumer Service Information
If you have any questions regarding the operation of your PRESTOappliance or need parts for your appliance, contact us by any of
these methods:
• Call 1-800-877-0441 weekdays 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM (Central Time)
• Email us through our website at www.GoPresto.com/contact
• Write: National Presto Industries, Inc., Consumer Service Department
3925 North Hastings Way, Eau Claire, WI 54703-3703
Inquiries will be answered promptly by telephone, email, or letter. When emailing or writing, please include a phone number and a time
when you can be reached during weekdays if possible. When contacting the Consumer Service Department, please indicate the model and
series numbers for the slicer/shredder. These numbers can be found on the bottom of the slicer/shredder base. Please record this information:
Model ___________________________ Series ____________________ Date Purchased ____________________
The Presto Factory Service Department is equipped to service PRESTOappliances and supply genuine PRESTOreplacement parts.
Genuine PRESTOreplacement parts are manufactured to the same exacting quality standards as PRESTOappliances and are engi-
neered specifically to function properly with its appliances. Presto can only guarantee the quality and performance of genuine PRESTO
replacement parts. “Look-alikes” might not be of the same quality or function in the same manner. To ensure that you are buying genuine
PRESTOreplacement parts, look for the PRESTO trademark.
Canton Sales and Storage Company, Presto Factory Service Department
555 Matthews Drive, Canton, MS 39046-3251
(Applies Only in the United States)
This quality PRESTOappliance is designed and built to provide many years of satisfactory performance under normal household use. Presto pledges to the
original owner that should there be any defects in material or workmanship during the first year after purchase, we will repair or replace it at our option. Our
pledge does not apply to damage caused by shipping. Outside the United States, this limited warranty does not apply.
To obtain service under the warranty, please call our Consumer Service Department at 1-800-877-0441. If unable to resolve the problem, you will be instructed
to send your PRESTOappliance to the Presto Factory Service Department for a quality inspection; shipping costs will be your responsibility. When returning
an appliance, please include your name, address, phone number, and the date you purchased the appliance as well as a description of the problem you are
encountering with the appliance.
We want you to obtain maximum enjoyment from using this PRESTOappliance and ask that you read and follow the instructions enclosed. Failure to follow
instructions, damage caused by improper replacement parts, abuse, misuse, disassembly, alterations, or neglect will void this pledge. This warranty gives you
specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. This is Presto’s personal pledge to you and is being made in place of
all other express warranties.
NATIONAL PRESTO INDUSTRIES, INC.
EAU CLAIRE, WI 54703-3703
PRESTOLimited Warranty
2016 National Presto Industries, Inc. Form 72-685B