Precision Mandoline Slicer USERModel GUIDE 1799892
Thank you for choosing the Calphalon Precision Mandoline Slicer. Now you can safely prepare perfectly sliced tomatoes, neatly julienned carrots or intricate waffle cuts. Multiple safety features, such as the handle-activated blade safety guard, protect against accidental contact while still maintaining ease of use. We know you are excited to begin using your mandoline. This User Guide is designed to help you make the most of your new slicer.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MANDOLINE When using the mandoline, basic safety precautions should always be observed, including the following: Parts & Features 1. Read all instructions in this guide before attempting to operate the mandoline. 2. The blades in the Precision Mandoline Slicer are extremely sharp. Use caution when operating, handling, or cleaning the mandoline. 3. Never touch the blade when handling or cleaning a blade insert; touch only the plastic side grips.
Parts & Features (cont.) Parts & Features (cont.) 8. Thickness Dial – Adjustable for desired thickness: 1/16", 1/8", ¼" or 3/8". 11. Blade Storage Area – Hidden storage holds unused blade inserts. 9. Safety Dial – Four settings help ensure safe operation. See page 6 for details. 12. Upper Blade Holder – For Straight or Waffle inserts. 10. Stainless Steel V-Blade Inserts – V-shaped blades let you easily cut food with less pressure, resulting in uniformly thin slices with clean, crisp edges. 8 13.
SAFETY FEATURES Safety Dial (cont.) Position 1: Store Blade Safety Guard The Blade Safety Guard helps protect fingers and hands from accidental contact with the blade. When the Handle is squeezed, the Blade Safety Guard is lowered, exposing the blades so the mandoline is ready for use. When the Handle is released, the Blade Safety Guard returns to its raised position. • The Platform Cover and Handle are locked and Blade Safety Guard is raised, ensuring that blades cannot be exposed.
Safety Dial (cont.) Flexible Food Holder (cont.) Position 4: Blade Change • In this position, the Platform Cover is unlocked to provide access to the blade storage area. The Blade Safety Guard is deactivated and remains in its lowered position, exposing the blades. • • The cap can be removed to safely accommodate longer items, such as carrots or cucumbers, while side indents have small spikes to securely hold longer items for end-toend slicing. The Handle is locked.
HOW TO USE YOUR MANDOLINE Straight Cuts Only the Straight blade is needed. If your Straight blade is already in the Upper Blade Holder, skip to Step 5. Before the first use 1. Carefully remove the mandoline and accessory parts from the packaging. Remove any stickers or temporary labels affixed to the mandoline. Step 1 Turn the Safety Dial to Position 4: Blade Change. 2. Hand wash the mandoline and accessory parts in warm, sudsy water. Use a brush to clean the blades. Dry thoroughly.
Straight Cuts (cont.) /8" or 3/8" Julienne cuts 1 Step 5 Grasp food to be sliced using the Flexible Food Holder. Both the Straight blade and either the 1/8" or 3/8" Julienne blades are needed. If your blades are already in place, skip to Step 5. Step 1 Turn the Safety Dial to Position 4: Blade Change. Step 6 Using your other hand, grasp and/ or compress the Handle (required if the Safety Dial is set to Position 2: Blade Guard On) to securely hold the mandoline in place.
Crinkle and Waffle Cuts /8" or 3/8" Julienne cuts (cont.) 1 Step 4 Only the Waffle blade is needed. If your Waffle blade is already in the Upper Blade Holder, skip to Step 5. Turn the Thickness Dial to desired setting. Remove to clean TIP: For best results, set the Thickness Dial to match the size of the Julienne blade being used. Step 1 Turn the Safety Dial to Position 4: Blade Change. Step 5 Grasp food to be sliced using the Flexible Food Holder.
Crinkle and Waffle Cuts (cont.) Step 5 Grasp food to be sliced using the Flexible Food Holder. For Waffle Cuts NOTE: The Flexible Food Holder is designed to create perfect 90° waffle cuts and will not allow you to over-rotate. Step 7 Place the Flexible Food Holder at the top of the Platform at a 45° angle. TIP: For best results, cut large food items in half and begin slicing with the cut side down.
CLEANING & CARE Cleaning the Mandoline (cont.) Step 3 Open the Platform Cover and remove the blade insert(s). Set blades aside in a safe location. Keeping the Platform Cover open, position it vertically so it can be detached at the hinge. Grasp the Upper Platform, and pull gently to remove. Always clean your mandoline immediately following each use. Hand washing is recommended; however, the mandoline body, Platform Cover, Upper Platform and Flexible Food Holder are top-rack dishwasher safe.
STORAGE Storage (cont.) Step 4 When your mandoline has been cleaned and thoroughly dried, it can be reassembled, locked and folded for safe storage. Close the Platform Cover and turn the Safety Dial to Position 1: Store. Step 1 Turn the Safety Dial to Position 4: Blade Change. Step 5 to ove n Rem clea Fold the leg, then store in a child-safe location. In order to move from Blade Guard On to Blade Guard Off, the Handle must be squeezed. Step 2 Set the Thickness Dial to the "Remove to clean" setting.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS What kind of food can I cut with my mandoline? Most people use mandolines to precisely slice vegetables, fruit and cheese, but they can be used to slice nearly any other type of food. How can I get consistent slicing results? First, get comfortable grasping foods using the Flexible Food Holder. A firm, controlled grip will give you best results. Maintain consistent motion and pressure when slicing, and keep food oriented parallel to the platform.
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