Cartridge Tomato Slicer56600-1 3/16” Slice56600-2 1/4” Slice56600-3 3/8” SliceOperating and Maintenance InstructionsImportant1. To get the best operation and life from your machine, please read and comply with these instructions.2. Clean machine thoroughly before and after each use following the cleaning instructions below.3. Minimize the use of alkaline cleaners as they may cause pitting and dulling of the finish.Safety instructionsRemember that the blades are VERY SHARP! Be careful when handling and operating the machine to keep handsaway from the blades.Preparation1. Set unit on a flat surface.2. If unit fails to work properly when first operated call NEMCO customer service at 1-800-782-6761.Operation1. Your Cartridge Tomato Slicer comes assembled and ready to use. You may want to install the TABLE STOP for yourconvenience.2. Pull HANDLE all the way toward you and carefully place the tomato on the SLIDE BOARD between the PUSHERPLATES and the BLADES. CAUTION: SHARP BLADES3. Withdraw your hand. With one quick motion, push the HANDLE toward the BLADES and catch the tomato in yourhand or container.4. Remove the sliced tomato from the SLIDE BOARD and repeat the procedure for the next tomato to be sliced.CleaningNOTE: Proper maintenance plays an important part in the life span and functioning of the unit.Clean machine thoroughly after each use.1. Be careful of the sharp blades.2. Remove the CARTRIDGE BLADE ASSEMBLY by loosening the CLAMPING KNOBS and lifting the BRIDGE off theBLADE ASSEMBLY. The BLADE ASSEMBY can now be lifted up and off the GUIDE RODS. (NOTE: When replacing theBLADE ASSEMBLY, it will only fit on the machine properly one way. Be sure that the notch in the BLADEASSEMBLY is aligned with the protrusion in the FRAME.)3. To remove the PUSHER ASSEMBLY for cleaning, remove the THUMB SCREWS and the SLIDE STOP and pull thePUSHER off the end of the SLIDE BOARD.4. Wash with a brush using soap or mild detergent and water.5. Immediately after cleaning, a sanitizer may be used. Be sure to read and follow sanitizer manufacturer instructions.Sanitizer must be food safe and for use with Aluminum, Stainless and HDPE plastics6. To re-assemble, reverse the procedure.NOTICE: Always rinse the TOMATO SLICER in cold or lukewarm water after it has been washed in hot water!(Hot water will make the SLIDE BOARD expand and may make it hard to push the PUSHER ASSEMBLY until theSLIDE BOARD returns to room temperature.)IMPORTANT: NEMCO recommends occasional application of mineral oil in the grooves of the slide board.DO NOT USE ANY TYPE OF COOKING OIL – The GUIDE PLATE will cease up on the SLIDE BOARD.