PHILCO PHFS 8010 Electric Slicer User Manual

PHILCO PHFS 8010 Electric Slicer

Dear customer,
thank you for buying a PHILCO brand product. So that your appliance serves you well, please read all the instructions in this user‘s manual.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ CAREFULLY AND STORE FOR FUTURE USE.

• This appliance may be used by persons with physical or mental impairments or by persons with limited experience or knowledge if they are properly supervised or have been informed about how to use of the product in a safe manner and understand the potential dangers.
• Children may not operate this appliance or play with it. Keep this appliance and the power cord out of reach of children.
• Before connecting this appliance to a power socket, make sure the voltage stated on the label of the product corresponds to the voltage in your wall socket.
• Never use accessories, which have not been supplied with this appliance or which have not been explicitly recommended by the manufacturer for this appliance.
• This appliance is designed for household use.
• Do not use the appliance in an industrial environment or outdoors!
• Do not place the appliance on window sills or on unstable surfaces. Only place the appliance on an even, dry and stable surface.
• Do not place the appliance in the vicinity of an open flame or appliances that are sources of heat.
• Ensure that the power plug contacts do not come into contact with water or moisture.
• Do not wash the drive unit under running water or submerge it in water or another liquid.
• Do not wash the blade and attachable sliding plate, food pusher, finger guard by the dishwashing machine.
• Only use the appliance for slicing food excluding hard baked goods, frozen food, food in plastic or aluminum foils, meat with bones, fruit with hard stones, etc.
• Before every use check that the slicing disc is properly attached to the appliance.
• For pushing food against the cutting disc use only the food pusher supplied with this appliance.
• Do not touch the rotating cutting disc.
• If food gets stuck on the cutting disc, clean it using a plastic spatula. Before cleaning the appliance, turn it off and disconnect it from the power outlet.
• Do not insert your fingers or any other items, such as knives, forks, etc. into the area between the cutting thickness setting plate and the cutting disc.
• Check that the cutting disc has come to a complete stop before taking away the food.
• The maximum time of non-stop operation is 10 minutes. After 10 minutes of operation leave the appliance idle for 10 minutes.
• Always disconnect the appliance from the power socket if you will not be using it and if you are leaving it without supervision, before assembly, disassembly or cleaning.
• Do not disconnect the appliance from the power socket by pulling on the power cord. This could damage the power cord or the power socket. Disconnect the cord from the power socket by gently pulling out the plug of the power cord.
• Pay increased attention when handling the cutting disc to prevent injury caused by the blade.
• If the power cord is damaged, have it replaced at a specialized service center. It is forbidden to use the appliance if it has a damaged power cord or plug.
• To avoid the danger of injury by electrical shock, do not repair the appliance yourself or make any adjustments to it. Have all repairs or adjustments of the appliance performed at an authorized service center. Tampering with the appliance during the warranty period may void the warranty policy.

PART 1: DESCRIPTION OF THE ELECTRIC FOOD SLICER

1. Housing
2. Power switch (on/off )
3. Blade
4. Food carriage with finger guard
5. Food pusher
6. Plug
7. Thickness adjustment knob (0 -15mm)
8. Cutting thickness setting plate
9. Locking screw

PART 2: BEFORE FIRST USE

Take the appliance and its accessories out of the packaging materials. Store packaging material for possible future use. Wash removable accessories that come into contact with food using water and kitchen detergent. Then thoroughly rinse them under flowing water and dry thoroughly with a wiping cloth. More information found in chapter “Cleaning and maintenance”.

ATTENTION:
Be careful when handling the cutting disc to prevent injury caused by the blade.

PART 3: ASSEMBLING THE ELECTRIC FOOD SLICER

• Always place the food slicer on an even, dry and stable surface.
• Attach the food pusher on to the sliding plate with a finger guard.
• Connect the power cord plug to a power socket.

Be careful when handling the cutting disc to prevent injury caused by the blade.

PART 4: USING THE ELECTRIC FOOD SLICER

• Make sure the blade locking screw is tightened properly.
• Make sure the food slicer contact with accurate electrical outlet (230V AV, 50HZ).
• Set the thickness adjustment knob to the required position.
• Place food onto the food carriage so that it is located between the food pusher and the cutting thickness setting plate.
• Place a food plate (not included) behind the housing on the side behind the cutting thickness adjustable plate.
• Start the food slicer by push “I” on the power switch.
• Move the food carriage back and forward and using the food pusher, move the food towards the cutting thickness setting plate. The cut slices will fall on to the food plate mentioned above.
• Before taking away slices or remains of sliced food, ensure that the cutting disc has come to a complete stop.
• After finishing using the food slicer, using the power switch, power off the food slicer, and then disconnect it from the power socket.

ATTENTION:
Never use the electric food slicer for more than 10 minutes non-stop

PART 5: CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

• Before cleaning the appliance, always turn it off and disconnect it from the power outlet. Set the cutting thickness adjustment dial to position 0.
• After each use remove any food remains from the food slicer. Clean parts that come into contact with food using a wiping cloth dipped in clean water and then dry with a wiping cloth.
• For a more thorough clean, disassemble the food pusher, the sliding plate and the cutting disc. Clean these parts using warm water and kitchen detergent. Then thoroughly rinse under running water and dry them.
• Do not use abrasive cleaning agents, sponges with steel wool or steel wool.
• Under no condition submerge the appliance in water or any other liquid.

PART 6: STORAGE

If you will not be using the appliance, store it in a dry place out of children’s reach.

PART 7: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Rated voltage range ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 230 V
• Rated frequency …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 50 Hz
• Rated power input ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 180 W
• Nominal voltage range ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 220-240 V

INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION REGARDING THE DISPOSAL OF USED PACKAGING MATERIALS
Dispose of packaging material at a public waste disposal site

DISPOSAL OF USED ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC APPLIANCES
The meaning of the symbol on the product, its accessory or packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Please, dispose of this product at your applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical & electronic equipment waste. Alternatively in some states of the European Union or other European states you may return your products to your local retailer when buying an equivalent new product. The correct disposal of this product will help save valuable natural resources and help in preventing the potential negative impact on the environment and human health, which could be caused as a result of improper liquidation of waste. Please ask your local authorities or the nearest waste collection centre for further details. The improper disposal of this type of waste may fall subject to national regulations for fines.
For business entities in the European Union
If you wish to dispose of an electrical or electronic device, request the necessary information from your seller or supplier.
Disposal in other countries outside the European Union
If you wish to dispose of this product, request the necessary information about the correct disposal method from local government departments or from your seller. This product meets all the basic EU regulation requirements that relate to it. Changes to the text, design and technical specifications may occur without prior notice and we reserve the right to make these changes.

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