Using Your Mandoline
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Adjusting the Thickness
You can adjust the thickness of a given cut by loosening the black plastic knob on both sides of the Mandoline and adjusting the upper glide plate to the thickness of cut desired and then tightening the knobs on both sides (figure 4). When holding the Mandoline and looking down the top of the gliding plate, the gap between the upper plate and the blade is actually the thickness of the cut. Applying firm pressure should not change the thickness. However, take care not to apply too much pressure on the gliding plate. Avoid undue force, as the glide plate can be forced down, changing the thickness of the cut
Inserting Blades
Warning: Please hold blades by their han- dle to prevent accidental injury.
Straight Blade (Slicing)
The straight blade (figure 5) must be in- serted from the side of the Mandoline in the horizontal slot, (figure 6). It is ideal for slic- ing a variety of foods, such as carrots, cab- bage, lemons, and potatoes, just to name a few. Your imagination is the limit. How- ever, the blades works best on firm vegeta- bles and fruits. Overly soft vegetables and fruits will tend to tear, rather than slice cleanly. The straight blade is especially useful to make paper thin slices. It must be use in conjunction with a julienne blade to create julienne cuts.
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