Chef’sChoice

Chef’sChoice 615A Electric Meat Slicer Features

Specifications

• DIMENSIONS: ‎ 15.5″L x 10.4″W x 11″H
• WEIGHT: 61 pounds
• BLADE LENGTH: 7 inches
• OPERATION MODE: Automatic
• MODEL: 615A

Introduction

Handsomely styled and engineered for power, efficiency and smooth operation, the 615A will help to quickly and easily bring your Harvest from field to the table. It’s the perfect solution for outdoor enthusiasts who want to slice their own game, make homemade beef jerky or slice a wide variety of foods including vegetables, breads and cheese. Rugged, yet sophisticated, the 615’s key components are constructed of cast aluminum and stainless steel. It boasts an impressive 120 watts power rating and is engineered with a cool running, high torque motor and reliable smooth gear drive for continuous slicing operation.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:

1. Read all instructions carefully before using slicer, to maximize results and to avoid injury.
2. To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not immerse power unit in water or other liquid or operate in wet areas.
3. When blade is powered, place hands only on recommended push surfaces. Fingers, hand or body contact with the moving blade can result in serious injury. When power is off, touch blade only to remove and clean according to instructions. Do not touch the blade’s edge.
4. Never operate any motorized appliance when consuming alcohol or taking medication. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children, handicapped and infirm.
5. Unplug power cord from outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning.
6. Avoid contacting moving parts. Never feed food by hand. Always use completely assembled slicer with food tray and food pusher.
7. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions, or is dropped or damaged in any manner. Return slicer if damaged to the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or electrical or mechanical adjustment.
8. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by the appliance manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock or injury.
9. Do not use outdoors.
10. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces.
11. Blade is very sharp. Handle carefully when cleaning. Avoid contact with cutting edge.
12. Do not attempt to cut frozen foods or foods with bones.
13. Follow instructions when lifting or moving the slicer.
14. FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
15. Use only on three prong grounded 120V 60 Hz outlet. Do not use a 2 to 3 prong adapter.

YOU MADE A GOOD CHOICE!

Congratulations on your selection of the Chef’sChoice® Electric Food Slicer. As an owner of a Chef’sChoice® slicer, you have the finest and easiest-to-use product for slicing bread, meat, cheese, vegetables and fruits. You can be assured that this food slicer will perform superbly and be a joy to own.

The Model 615A slicer incorporates EdgeCraft’s proprietary Advanced Power- Cooling™ to keep its power-train cool and ensure that you can slice all of your favorite breads, cheeses and meat products continuously without interruption.  Bon appetite.

**Parts List***

1. On/Off Power Switch
2. Thickness guide plate
3. Food pusher, metallic
4. Food carriage
   • Thumb guard plate
5. Carriage track
6. Rubber feet
7. Thickness control knob
8. Base plate
9. Slice deflector
10. Carriage “Lock/Remove” control
11. Blade fastening screw
12. Blade
13. Cord storage compartment  (see Figure 3)
14. Fuse (under bottom, see Figure 10)

Securing the blade guard

For your safety, the food carriage (4) contains a thumb guard plate (4a) that can be moved in front of the blade’s cutting edge and locked in place when the slicer is not in use. This protects you and children from inadvertent contact with the blade edge.

Using the thickness control knob (7), set the slice thick-ness to 0. Slide the carriage (4) forward to the right end stop (Fig. 1) so that the carriage thumb protector (4a) covers the blade edge.

The carriage can then be locked in place by sliding the control button (10) to the right into the “Lock” position. Always secure the carriage in the “Lock” position when-ever it is not in use or when the slicer is being moved or stored. To release the carriage from normal slicing, slide the button to the middle “Slice” position. To remove the carriage from the slicer, slide the control button all the way to the left (Fig. 1) to the “Remove” position.

Before you slice

1. Place slicer on a clean, dry, smooth surface. Position the slicer so the carriage is to your right and the thickness control knob is to your left. Be sure the blade is properly secured.
2. Unlock the carriage by sliding the carriage control button (10) to the “Slice” position (Fig. 1a) and pull the carriage toward you, away from the blade. The carriage should move smoothly in its track. Place food on the carriage. Extra large foods such as slab bacon or brisket may have to be cut to fit on carriage.

Caution: Always use the food pusher when operating the slicer. Not using it can result in serious personal injury (see Fig. 4). Never feed the food by hand.

3. Set the thickness knob (Fig. 2) to the desired slice thickness.
4. Place a food tray or platter on the base plate (8) under the cutting edge of the blade to receive the food slices.

To Slice

1. Plug cord into 120V, AC outlet. Push excess cord into the cord storage compartment (Fig. 3). Cord Safety: A short power cord is provided with this appliance to reduce the possibility of someone becoming entangled in it or tripping over it. While EdgeCraft does not recommend it, extension cords may be used. Use only 3-wire extension cords with 3 prong plugs. Extension cords should have an electrical rating not less than the rating on the electrical appliance. Do not use damaged extension cords. Keep cord away from heat, sharp edges and water.
2. Place food in the corner of the carriage and pull the carriage toward you. Hold food pusher with your right hand, keeping thumb protected behind thumb guard (Fig. 4).
3. Press the “ON” side of the switch down for slicing.
4. To slice, slide the carriage toward the blade. Move the carriage back and forth steadily. Using the food pusher, keep food pressed against the thickness guide plate for even slices. When finished slicing, turn off motor, unplug slicer, set the slice thickness to “0” (not below “0”) and secure the carriage in the “Lock” position (Fig. 1).

Cleaning

Unplug the slicer cord from outlet

Slicer parts in contact with food can be removed from thorough cleaning. Wash with a soft cloth or sponge and a mild soap or spray cleaner. Rinse and dry. Never use steel wool or scouring powder on any part of slicer.

DO NOT IMMERSE THE SLICER IN WATER. DO NOT WASH ANY PART OF THE SLICER IN DISHWASHER.

Food carriage

To remove the food carriage, set the thickness control knob to 0, slide the carriage control button to the “Remove” position (Fig. 5). Slide carriage away from blade until it comes off its track. Clean carriage guide and lubricate lightly with a few drops of acid-free light household oil such as sewing machine oil (Fig. 6).

Stainless steel blade

To remove the cutting blade, insert a coin in the slot of the blade fastening screw (11) and turn the screw clockwise until the blade retaining screw is fully removed (Fig. 7). Carefully lift the blade off. Do not touch the blade edge. Clean the cutting blade and the motor housing behind it with a clean damp cloth. Lubricate the blade support posts and the drive gear shown in Figure 8 with Vaseline. To replace, carefully align the blade on its hub so the blade and drive gears fully engage. Turn blade fastening screw counterclockwise to tighten. (Do not over-tighten). CAREFUL! SHARP BLADE!

Thickness guide plate

You can, if you wish, remove the thickness guide plate for cleaning.

NOTE: To reduce the risk of injury, always remove the blade before removing the thickness guide plate.

To remove the thickness guide plate, turn the thickness control knob counterclockwise, past “0” to the “PLATE RELEASE” position. Pull the thickness guide plate off the slicer (Fig. 9). After cleaning this plate, lightly lubricate the two steel rods with Vaseline.

To reattach the thickness guide plate, insert the two steel rods into the holes provided on the carriage track. Make sure the thickness control knob is aligned with the “PLATE RELEASE” position. Now push the guide plate fully into its position and turn the knob clockwise to the “0” position.

Rubber Feet

Clean with grease-removing cleaner, such as alcohol.

Slice deflector

The Model 615A is equipped with a detachable slice deflector (item #9, see page 4) to insure smooth deflection of each slice onto the tray. This can be removed for cleaning. Always first remove the slicer blade and thickness control plate as shown in Figures 7, 8 and 9, before removing deflector. Grasp the blade deflector with thumb and forefinger and pull it out. It should snap off easily. Always reinstall before installing the blade or thickness control plate.

Notice: This Chef’sChoice® Electric Food Slicer has been equipped with a protective fuse to prevent the motor from overheating. In the unlikely event that the fuse fails, a spare fuse has been supplied with your slicer.  To remove the old fuse, make certain that the Power Switch is in OFF  position, that the power cord has been unplugged, that the thickness plate is in the “0” position and the food carriage is locked in place. Turn the slicer over with the motor cover resting on the table as shown (Fig. 10). The fuse holder will be accessible. Unscrew the fuse holder, pull out the old fuse and replace it with an approved new one. Reinsert the holder with the new fuse into its proper location. Satisfactory replacement fuses are available from Hollyland 50T, LittelFuse (Model 2181.25) or Bussman GDCS505. All are  Slo-Blo type, rated at 1.25A and 250V.

Hints for best results

• To slice meats wafer thin, chill thoroughly before slicing.
• Meats should be boneless; fruits should be free of seeds.
• Foods with an uneven texture, like fish or steaks, are often difficult to slice. Partially freeze before slicing.
• At canning time, use the slicer to quickly slice cucumbers and onions for attractive pickles…apples for pies… vegetables for the freezer.
• For food dehydrators: produces thick or thin slices of uniform thickness for even dehydrating.
• Handy for slicing homemade or bakery bread: a great companion for your bread machine.

Service

This appliance is for household use only. No user-serviceable parts are inside. In the event service is needed, you may return your food slicer to EdgeCraft Corp., where the cost of repair or electrical or mechanical adjustment can be estimated before the repair is undertaken. Please include your return address and a brief description of the problem or damage to the slicer on a separate sheet inside the box.

Send your slicer, insured and postage prepaid to:

EdgeCraft Corporation, 825 Southwood Road, Avondale, PA 19311 U.S.A. Telephone: 800-342-3255 Retain evidence of shipping for your protection. chefschoice.com

Limited Warranty: Used with normal care, this EdgeCraft product is guaranteed against defective material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase (“Warranty Period”). We will repair or replace, at our option, any product or part that is defective in material or workmanship without charge if the product is returned to us postage prepaid with dated proof of purchase within the Warranty Period. This warranty does not apply to commercial use or any product abuse. ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO THE  WARRANTY PERIOD. EDGECRAFT CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and some states do not allow exclusions or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long of a slice will this make?

The carriage that you use to put items into the slicer pulls out to a height of around 10 inches from its handle to the blade’s edge. So you may cut something into 10 slices, each measuring 10 inches in diameter.

Can I use it for frozen meat?

Yes.

How does it work for pepperoni?

Yes.

How do I choose a food slicer?

If you plan to get a slicer, make sure that it has stainless steel blades, as these blades are resistant to rust and can cut through virtually anything. To maintain the blades extremely sharp, you should also make sure the slicer includes a built-in sharpener.

What should you do after using a meat slicer?

Always be sure to clean and sterilize your meat slicer after using it. Every 4 hours, at shift changes, and at the end of every workday, a meat slicer must be cleaned and sanitized.

When must you wipe down the slicer?

At least four times each hour to avoid the development of disease-causing microorganisms.

How long does a Chefs Choice sharpener last?

Six to eight years.

How do you sharpen an electric meat slicer?

Turn on the machine, keeping your fingers out of the way, and put on a pair of cut-resistant gloves. Allow the blade and sharpening stone to grind together. After letting it run for 30 seconds, switch the machine off and give it 4 more seconds to rest. The meat slicer should be turned on and run for an additional 30 seconds.

Can you slice raw meat with a meat slicer?

Yes.

Can I slice cheese on a meat slicer?

Yes.

Is it better to slice meat hot or cold?

The meat will slice better if chilled first.

Does this work for hotpot meats?

Yes.

Does this product have a built in sharpener?

No.

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