In addition, the following parts should be cleaned in a dish washer: Food Pusher (3), Blade Assembly (15), and Food Tray (2). After assembling the unit (see directions below), test the Food Slicer by running several slices of day-old bread through the Food Slicer to insure that all parts are working properly. Clean the Food Slicer after every use. Failure to follow all cleaning instructions and warnings may result in serious illness due to food poisoning. Your Food Slicer will require assembly prior to use. It is important that your read the entire manual to become familiar with the unit BEFORE you set up the Food Slicer. Before assembling your Food Slicer, be sure that you have all parts described in the Parts List on page 6. During Assembly, it will be helpful to refer to the Assembly Diagram on page 7. The Food Slicer must be cleaned, as described above, before the first use and after all subsequent uses. Note: Before assembling your Food Slicer check for damaged parts. Figure 1 - Set-UpPlatform (4) Food Pusher (3) Blade Assembly (15) On/Off Button (7) Safety Button (8) Slice Thickness GaugeThickness GuideFood Tray (2) Main Body (1) Unfold the Platform (4) from the Main Body (1). Slide the Food Pusher (3) onto the Food Tray (2). The arm of the Food Pusher fits over the fence on the Food Tray- see Figure 1. The Food Tray with the attached Food Pusher (3) slides into the slot on the Platform (4). Operation Note: Locate the Food Slicer on a non-slip counter surface. The person using the Food Slicer will be positioned in the area behind the Food Tray (2). The person’s left hand will be on the Food Pusher (3) with thumb behind the thumb guard. The person’s right hand will be operating the Safety Button (8) and the ON / OFF Button (7). Figure 2-Adjusting KnobAdjusting Knob (12) 1. Set the Adjust Knob (12) for the thickness of the slice that you desire. Turn the Adjust Knob (12) clockwise for thicker slices and counterclockwise to make the slices thinner-see Figure 2. Slide the Food Tray out away from the Blade and towards the operator. Place the 2. food to be sliced on the Food Tray. Position the Food Pusher (3) so that it can hold the food to be sliced as the Food Tray (2) is moved towards the Blade Assembly (15). Caution! Keep fingers away from the blade assembly at all times. In order to slice with the Food Slicer, both the ON/OFF Button (7) and the Safety 3. Button (8) must be pushed down at the same time. If either is not pushed down, the Food Slicer will not operate. Use your right hand to operate the ON/OFF Button and the Safety Button. Your left hand should rest on the outer edge (furthest from the Blade Assembly) of 4. the Food Pusher (3) with your thumb protected behind thumb guard. When slicing food, the Food Pusher (3) should push the food towards the Blade Assembly as you slide the Food Tray (2) back and forth. Move the Food Tray (2) back and forth steadily across the Blade Assembly (15). Caution! Keep fingers and hand always behind the Food Pusher and clear of the spinning Blade Assembly. To turn off the Food Slicer, take fingers off of the ON / OFF button and the Safety 5. Button. Removing and Replacing the Blade Caution! When removing and replacing blade, be alert to sharp blade teeth! Make certain that the Food Slicer is OFF and UNPLUGGED. Turn the Blade As1. sembly (15) counterclockwise to unlock it. Pull out the Blade Assembly. Caution! Before first use and after every other use, clean the Blade Assembly as described on page 3. To reinsert the Blade Assembly (15), line up the tabs on the Blade Assembly (15) 2. with the slots in the Small Gear (11). Once the Blade Assembly is seated with the Small Gear, turn the Blade Assembly clockwise to lock it in position. For Best Results Chill foods thoroughly before slicing.• Slice foods wafer thin.• Foods should be boneless.• Fish and thin steaks will slice better if partially frozen.• When slicing warm roasts, make certain to remove strings before slicing.• Maintenance Never use Steel Wool or scouring powder on any part of the Food Slicer.1. To eliminate risk of health hazards: Before assembling the Food Slicer, and with 2. the electrical plug unplugged, thoroughly wipe off all parts with a clean rag using warm soapy water and a mild anti-bacterial detergent. In addition, the following parts should be cleaned in a dishwasher: Food Pusher (3), Blade Assembly (15), and Food Tray (2). Clean the Food Slicer after every use. Failure to follow all cleaning instructions 3. and warnings may result in serious illness due to food poisoning. STORAGE Line up the Adjusting Plate (9) with the Blade. Remove the Food Pusher (3) and Food Tray (2). Fold up the Platform (4) against the Main Body (1). Wrap the Cord (16) and store it under the Food Slicer. Store the entire unit in a sealed clean plastic bag. The Food Slicer should be stored in a location that is out of reach of children. Unpacking UNPACK AND CHECK CONTENTS When unpacking your Food Slicer check to make su...