ritter icaro 5 Food Slicer Instruction Manual

: June 9, 2024
: ritter

ritter icaro 5 Food Slicer

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

To avoid personal injury or dam-age to the appliance, please observe the following safety instructions:

The food slicer is to be used for domestic purposes only and must not be used commercially.
Never set the appliance down on hot surfaces or close to a naked flame.
Use the accessories included in the delivery specification only.
Use suitable extension cables only.
Do not bend the power cord. Never wrap the cable around the appliance.
Route the power cord so that it does not come into contact with hot or sharp-edged objects.
Only start to use the appliance after it has been securely set up.
Persons with reduced physical, sensory or intellectual capabilities or lacking in relevant experience and/or knowledge may only use this appliance if they do so under supervision or have been instructed in the safe use of the appliance and understand the potential risks associated with its use.
Do not allow children to play with the appliance.
Always disconnect the appliance from the mains whenever it is to be left unsupervised, and also prior to assembly, dismantling and cleaning.
This appliance must not be used by children. Keep the appliance and its connection cable out of reach of children.
Only connect the appliance to a suitable AC power source that complies with the specifications on the type label.
Never leave the appliance unattended while it is operating.
Do not use it to cut frozen foods, bones, food containing large stones, roast meats that are encased in netting or pack-aged foods!
Never allow the appliance to run for more than 5 minutes at a time.
If you wear a pacemaker or implanted defibrillator, you must keep a sufficient distance away from magnets.
Keep magnetic data carriers (credit cards, memory cards etc.) and electronic devices (mobile phones, computers, monitors etc.) away from strong magnetic fields.

Risk of electric shock

Always remove the power plug from the socket in the event of a malfunction, before cleaning and when the appliance is not in use. When doing so, pull on the plug and not on the cable.
Never immerse the appliance in water. Never expose the appliance to rain or any other form of moisture. If the appliance falls into water, unplug the cable from the mains socket before removing the appliance from the water. Have the appliance inspected at an authorized service location before using it again.
Always ensure that your hands are completely dry before using the appliance. Do not use the appliance if it is wet or damp or while you are standing on a damp surface. Do not use the appliance outdoors.
Stop using the appliance immediately if any parts are damaged and contact the ritter after-sales service.
If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, the manufacturer’s after-sales service or a similarly qualified person to eliminate risk of personal injury.

Risk of injury

This appliance must not be used without a slice carriage or a left-over holder, unless the size and shape of the food to be sliced means that these parts cannot be used.
Before replacing accessories or add-on parts that move when operated, the appliance must be switched off and disconnected from the mains.
The rotary blade is extremely sharp.
Never touch the rotary blade when operating the appliance!
Switch the appliance off before cleaning it; pull the power plug out of the socket and turn the slice thickness adjustment knob to the “0” position.
The rotary blade will continue to run for a short time after being switched off.

Unfold the illustrations at the front and back of this manual.
Please read these instructions thoroughly before you start to use the appliance. Keep these operating instructions in a safe place and ensure that they are included with the appliance if passing it on to a third party.

Alternatively, the current operating instructions are available at www.ritterwerk.de.

INTENDED USE

The food slicer is used for slicing household foods.

The food slicer is suitable for contact with foodstuffs.

If the appliance is used for any purpose other than its intended use, or if it is operated incorrectly, severe injuries may occur or the appliance may be damaged. All warranty and liability claims will be rendered null and void in this case.

BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE FOR THE FIRST TIME

Preparation

Remove the appliance carefully from the packaging. Remove all packaging components and keep them in a safe place along with the packaging itself. Clean the appliance before allowing it to come into contact with any food (see CLEANING).

Setting up the appliance

Set the appliance down on a flat, non-skid surface close to a mains socket.

Remove the left-over holder (12) and then the finger protection (11) from the appliance and lift out the tray (5).

Unwind the power cord (14) to the length required from the cable compartment (7) under the appliance. In doing so, fasten the power cord in the slot provided for it on the base of the appliance.
Swivel the slice carriage (10) into the working position.
Using a small amount of force, push the finger protection into the openings on the slice carriage, and slide it in the direction of the stop plate (2) until you hear it lock into place.
Slot the left-over holder into place on top of the finger protection.

Plug the cable into the socket.

USE

Preparation

Position the tray (5) on the right of the appliance.

Use the slice thickness adjustment knob (3) to set the required thickness.

Info:
The slice thickness adjustment scale (4) is not a millimeter scale. For safety reasons, the “0” position is designed to cover the blade.

Small to regular-sized foods to be sliced
G If necessary, unlock the slice carriage (10) so that it can be moved. To do so, slide the carriage locking device (9) to the left.

Pull the slice carriage far enough out of the appliance to allow you sufficient room to place the food to be sliced in front of the rotary blade (16).

H Place the food to be sliced onto the slice carriage. Press it up against the stop plate (2) using the left-over holder (12).

Use the left-over holder to protect your hands. Exception: Excessively large foods to be sliced.

Excessively large foods to be sliced

Info: Only follow the steps below if you want to slice an excessively large piece of food!

Slide the slice carriage (10) into the appliance until it locks into place.

G Secure the slice carriage in place by sliding the carriage lock-ing device (9) to the right.

Remove the left-over holder (12).

Removing the finger protection (11):

Slide the finger protection to the right until it locks into place.
Using a small amount of force, pull the finger protection vertically upwards and out of the openings on the slice carriage.

K Place the food to be sliced onto the slice carriage.

Slicing

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Switch the appliance on:

Press and hold down the safety lockout button (1a) with your index or middle finger.
Press the power button (1b) with your thumb.

Two operating modes are available:

Intermittent operation: Keep both power control buttons pressed. The rotary blade (16) will run until you release the power button.
Continuous operation: First release the safety lockout button and then the power button. The rotary blade will continue to run until you press the safety lockout button again.

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Switch the appliance on using the power switch (17). Two operating modes are available: Intermittent operation
(position II): The rotary blade (16) runs as long as the power switch is pressed and held down in this position. Continuous operation
(position I): The rotary blade runs without the power switch being pressed and held down until you move the switch to the “0” position.

Info: Never use the appliance for more than 5 minutes in continuous operation.

With the appliance running, gently feed the food to be sliced into the path of the rotary blade.
When finished slicing, wait until the rotary blade has come to a complete stop.
After each use, turn the slice thickness adjusting knob (3) to the “0” position to cover the sharp rotating blade and to avoid any injuries.

CLEANING

Caution:
Switch the appliance off before cleaning it; pull the power plug out of the socket and turn the slice thickness adjustment knob (3) to the “0” position.

Clean the food slicer regularly to prevent the accumulation of food residue. The rotary blade must also be cleaned regularly as described below to prevent its surface from rusting.

Info:
Over time, an accumulation of food residue may damage the surface of the rotary blade, causing it to rust.

Preparation

Remove the left-over holder (12).

I Remove the finger protection (11):

Slide the finger protection to the right until it locks into place.
Using a small amount of force, pull the finger protection vertically upwards and out of the openings on the slice carriage.

Remove the slice carriage (10):

G
If necessary, unlock the slice carriage by sliding the carriage locking device (9) to the left.

Lift the slice carriage out of the appliance as far as possible.

N
Press the locking latch (13) and lift the slice carriage fully out of the appliance.

Remove the rotary blade (16):
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Fold the blade catch (15) upwards, turn it clockwise and remove it.

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Place a suitable coin on the blade catch (15) and turn it in an anticlockwise direction.
Take hold of the rotary blade at its rotational centre and remove it.

Cleaning after each use

Wipe down the housing and all removed parts, including the rotary blade, with a damp cloth.

Occasional cleaning

Give all removed parts, including the rotary blade, a thorough wash in warm soapy water (not in the dishwasher!).
Clean the housing behind the blade using a dry cloth/brush. Info:
Do not use any abrasive cleaners, sponges with rough surfaces or hard brushes to clean the appliance.
Dry all parts that you have washed.
Grease the rotary blade’s gear wheel with a little ritter maintenance grease (or alternatively with a little Vaseline).
Fit the rotary blade back into the appliance.
Slide the slice carriage back onto its rails.

MAINTENANCE

Your food slicer is maintenance-free. However, we recommend that you occasionally apply a little extra ritter maintenance grease or Vaseline to the rails of the slice carriage to keep them lubricated and ensure that the carriage continues to move easily.

STORAGE

Slide the slice carriage (10) into the appliance until it locks into place.

G Secure the slice carriage in place by sliding the carriage locking device (9) to the right.

Remove the left-over holder (12).

I Remove the finger protection (11):

Slide the finger protection to the right until it locks into place.
Using a small amount of force, pull the finger protection vertically upwards and out of the openings on the slice carriage.
Make sure that the slice thickness adjustment knob (3) is set to position “0”, as otherwise the appliance cannot be folded down for safety reasons.

Q Press the folding up safety fixture (6) and swivel the appliance until the slice carriage is fully in contact with the stop plate (2).

R S Storing the individual parts:

Slide the tray (5) into the holder provided for it on the underside of the slice carriage. Info:
The tray can also be stored on the underside of the slice carriage when the appliance is open.
Place the finger protection with the two magnets onto the fixing heads behind the stop plate.
Place the left-over holder on top of the appliance.

DISPOSAL

At the end of its service life, this product must not be disposed of as part of normal domestic waste. It must be taken to a dedicated collection point for recycling electrical and electronic devices. This is indicated by the symbol on the product, the operating instructions or the packaging.
The materials can be used again in accordance with their identification. The re-use, material sensitive recycling or other forms of recycling of old appliances enables you to make a vital contribution to protecting our environment.
Please consult with the disposal office at your local authority.

REACH DIRECTIVE
See www.ritterwerk.de

SPECIAL ACCESSORIES
A special, non-toothed rotary blade is also available for use with sliced meat, sausage and ham.
The original ritter maintenance grease is available for delivery for maintaining (regressing) the food slicer.

SERVICE, REPAIRS AND SPARE PARTS
Please contact your local after-sales service for service, repairs and spare parts.
See www.ritterwerk.de

TECHNICAL DATA

The appliance complies with the CE specifications.

Mains voltage/power consumption: Refer to the type label on the underside of the appliance.
Slice thickness:
0 mm to approx. 14 mm

WARRANTY

This manual food slicer comes with a 2-year manufacturer’s warranty, calculated from the date of purchase and in accordance with EU warranty directives. Your legal warranty claims according to § 437 ff. BGB (German Civil Code) remain unaffected by this regulation. The manufacturer warranty applies to all devices sold within the European Union.
For details of the warranty conditions, see www.ritterwerk.de/warranty. For any warranty claims or for customer service, the food slicer must always be sent to the customer service centre in your country.