Toastmaster 6128 User manual

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Food Slicer
Use and Care Guide
Model 6128
WARNING: A risk of fire and electrical shock exists in all electrical appliances and
may cause personal injury or death. Please follow all safety instructions.
•CAST ALUMINUM HOUSING
•THICK TO WAFER-THIN SLICING
•REMOVABLE STAINLESS STEEL BLADE
•SAFETY HAND GUARD
•FOOD COLLECTION TRAY INCLUDED

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always
be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to
persons, including the following:
•Read all instructions before using this food slicer.
•Do not immerse power unit, cord or plug in water or other liquid.
See instructions for cleaning.
•Extreme caution is necessary when any appliance is used near children.
•Do not allow children to use this appliance.
•Unplug from outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts,
and before cleaning.
•Avoid contacting moving parts. Never feed food by hand. Always use
completely-assembled slicer with food tray and food pusher.
•Do not operate any damaged appliance. Do not operate with a
damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions, or has been
dropped or damaged in any manner. Return appliance to the nearest
authorized service center for examination, repair, electrical or
mechanical adjustment.
•Use attachments only if recommended by Toastmaster Inc.
•Do not use outdoors, or while standing in a damp area.
•Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces.
•Use food slicer only as indicated in this manual.
•Blade is sharp. Handle carefully when cleaning.
•Do not install blade in any way other than recommended in this manual.
•Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
THIS PRODUCT IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
CAUTION: A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risk of
personal injury resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer
cord. Extension cords are available from local hardware stores and may be
used if care is exercised in their use. If an extension cord is required, special
care and caution is necessary. Also the cord must be: (1) marked with an
electrical rating of 125 V and at least 10 A, 1250 W, and (2) the cord must
be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it
can be pulled on by children or tripped over accidentally.
POLARIZED PLUG: This appliance has a polarized plug, (one blade is wider
than the other). As a safety feature to reduce the risk of electrical shock, this
plug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does
not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a
qualified electrician. Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature.
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FIGURE 2
FIGURE 3
FIGURE 1
1. On/Off Switch
10. Thickness Guide
11. Serrated Blade 2. Safety Button
3. Blade
Release Screw
4. Platform
Groove
5. Food Tray
6. Serving
Tray
7. Food
Platform
8. Food
Pusher
9. Thickness
Regulator
Dial
Product may vary slightly from illustration.
CAUTION: BLADE IS SHARP. UNPLUG UNIT BEFORE CLEANING. NEVER
USE SLICER UNLESS COMPLETELY ASSEMBLED.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR FOOD SLICER (figure 1)
1. ON/OFF SWITCH. (Must be pulled back to start slicer).
2. SAFETY BUTTON. (Motor will only operate when Safety Button is
depressed).
3. BLADE RELEASE SCREW. Holds the blade securely in place.
4. PLATFORM GROOVE. Interlocks with lip of food tray when unit is
assembled.
5. FOOD TRAY. Fits into platform groove.
6. SERVING TRAY.
7. FOOD PLATFORM. The base of the unit.
8. FOOD PUSHER. Interlocks with food tray for safe cutting.
9. THICKNESS REGULATOR DIAL. Adjustable dial provides a range of
thicknesses.
10. THICKNESS GUIDE.
11. SERRATED BLADE. Tempered for fine cutting and long lasting
sharpness.
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USING YOUR FOOD SLICER
CAUTION: BLADE IS SHARP. HANDLE CAREFULLY.
NOTE: Before using your food slicer for the first time, disassemble and
wash. See “CARE AND CLEANING”.
1. Place slicer on a clean, dry smooth surface. Attach the food tray to the
food platform. Lip of food tray should fit into the platform groove
(figure 2).
2. Position slicer perpendicular to you on countertop so the switches are
to the back.
NOTE: Check “BLADE RELEASE SCREW” to make sure blade is
tightly in place. Food tray should slide smoothly in the platform groove.
3. Slide food pusher over the food tray. Pull food tray towards you and
open food pusher to allow room for food placement.
NOTE: Foods must be cut to fit against both the food pusher and the
thickness guide.
4. Turn the thickness regulator dial to larger number for thick slices and
smaller number for thin slices.
NOTE: Be sure meats are boneless before attempting to slice.
5. Plug into 120V ~ 60 Hz outlet.
6. Pull food tray towards you. Place food on food tray between food
pusher and thickness guide. Pull back on the “Safety Switch” and press
the “On/Off” switch to start the motor. For additional safety, the
motor stops when “On/Off” switch is released.
7. Hold food pusher with one hand, keeping thumb protected behind
food pusher.
8. With one hand controlling the “On/Off” switch, use your other hand
to slide the food pusher towards the blade. Move tray steadily back
and forth, pressing food gently with the food pusher against the
thickness guide for even slices.
9. When finished slicing, unplug the unit. Turn “THICKNESS REGULATOR
DIAL” to O to align blade for safety and blade protection.
CARE AND CLEANING
CAUTION: BLADE IS SHARP. HANDLE CAREFULLY.
1. Unplug slicer from outlet.
2. Turn thickness regulator dial to O.
3. Remove the food pusher and food tray.
4. To clean the blade, use a coin or a screwdriver to unlock the blade release
screw by turning it clockwise (figure 3). Carefully remove the blade.
5. The blade, food pusher, and food tray can be washed in warm soapy
water, rinsed and dried.
NOTE: Blade should not be left to soak in soapy water. Trying to locate
blade under water is potentially dangerous. We suggest that you
wash, rinse and dry the blade immediately.
6. Wipe unit exterior with a soft cloth and soapy water. Rinse with a wet
cloth and dry.
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CAUTION: DO NOT WASH IN DISHWASHER. DO NOT IMMERSE POWER
UNIT IN LIQUID.
7. Reassemble unit and turn thickness regulator dial to O for storing.
Any servicing requiring disassembly other than the above cleaning must
be performed by an authorized service center.
HINTS FOR USING YOUR FOOD SLICER
•Roasts: Beef, Pork, Poultry and Lamb – Important: Allow roasts to stand
for 15-20 minutes after removing from oven.
•Bulk Bacon - With a sharp knife, remove rind from “thoroughly chilled”
bacon. Trim bacon to fit securely on food tray, fat side down.
•Cheese and Cold Cuts - Slice as needed to retain flavor. Remove the
plastic or hard casting from “well chilled” food before slicing. Use
gentle pressure for uniform slices.
•When you are fine slicing, unplug unit and moisten the blade with a
damp cloth; this helps to prevent sticking. If cheese builds up on blade
or under blade cover, unplug the slicer and wipe blade clean with a
damp cloth.
•When slicing foods that are not uniform in size, we suggest slicing with
the largest side of food against the blade.
•Vegetables and Fruits - Slice potatoes, tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers,
cabbage, lettuce, eggplant, squash and zucchini in a matter of
minutes.
•Breads - Don’t use excessive pressure or squeeze the loaf. Trim or cut
bread to fit comfortably on food tray between food pusher and
thickness guide. Move the loaf of bread smoothly through the blade with
continuous “gentle” pressure on the food.
SERVICE INFORMATION
Please refer to warranty statement to determine if in-warranty service applies.
This appliance must be serviced by a Toastmaster authorized service center.
Unauthorized service will void warranty. Consult your phone directory under
“Appliances-Household-Small-Service and Repair,” or call 1-800-947-3744
in the U.S. and Canada, 52-5-397-2848 in Mexico.
If an authorized service center is not available locally, your appliance may be
returned postage prepaid to our National Service Center at the address shown
on the back of this book.
Products must be adequately protected to avoid shipping damage. Surround
your appliance with three inches of protective padding and include a copy of
your dated sales receipt and a note explaining the problem you have
experienced. We recommend insuring your package. No CODs accepted.
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KEEP DATED SALES RECEIPT FOR WARRANTY SERVICE.
Keep this booklet. Record the following for reference:
Date purchased
Model number
Date code (stamped on bottom)
EVERYBODY EATS. It’s a fact of life.
But sometimes preparing
meals can become a chore.
That’s hy TOASTMASTER has been invited
into millions of kitchens just like yours
so e can HELP YOU MASTER your
mixing, baking, grilling, toasting,
bre ing, heating and serving
tasks WITH EASE AND STYLE.
The TOASTMASTER name stands for a
CELEBRATION of INNOVATION designed
to serve your life and keep you
COOKIN’ IN STYLE.
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LIMITED ONE-YEAR GUARANTEE
Toastmaster Inc. warrants this product, to original purchaser, for one year from purchase date to be free of defects in material
and workmanship.
This warranty is the only written or express warranty given by Toastmaster Inc. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You
may have other rights which vary from state to state. ANY OTHER RIGHT WHICH YOU MAY HAVE, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF
THIS WARRANTY.
Defective product may be brought or sent (freight prepaid) to an authorized service center listed in the phone book, or to Service
Department, Toastmaster Inc., 708 South Missouri St., Macon, MO 63552, for free repair or replacement at our option.
Your remedy does not include: cost of inconvenience, damage due to product failure, transportation damages, misuse, abuse,
accident or the like, or commercial use. IN NO EVENT SHALL TOASTMASTER INC. BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, or allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental
or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
For information, write Consumer Claims Manager, at the Macon address. Send name, address, zip, telephone area code and
daytime number, model, serial number, and purchase date.