You can remove the cutter guard of the meat slicer and wipe it clean with a towel.

First unplug the slicer and set the thickness of slice to "0", then by loosening the black knob on the sled, remove the sliding tray and wash that separately. then set the slicer in the sink with the blade end down, it's okay if it doesn't fit, it's actually better that way. then with a clean damp soapy dish cloth. wip… see more first unplug the slicer and set the thickness of slice to "0", then by loosening the black knob on the sled, remove the sliding tray and wash that separately. then set the slicer in the sink with the blade end down, it's okay if it doesn't fit, it's actually better that way. then with a clean damp soapy dish cloth. wipe down the body and the slice fence on both sides. now with the slicer still in the sink, use the dish sprayer to clean-out any scraps or small bits that are stuck on the housing behind the blade. now remove from the sink and place on the counter top. plug the slicer in and push the start button. with that damp soapy rag, carefully apply the rag to the blade as it spins, to clean the blade, do the same on both sides of the blade, as long as you don't touch the edge of the blade all is well. wipe it all down with a clean absorbent bar/tea towel and it's ready for the next slicing extravaganza. (this is kinda on the same subject.) to make your towels really absorbent, don't use any anti cling or fabric softener when you dry them, it makes them kinda waxy. see less first unplug the slicer and set the thickness of slice to "0", then by loosening the black knob on the sled, remove the sliding tray and wash that separately. then set the slicer in the sink with the blade end down, it's okay if it doesn't fit, it's actually better that way. then with a clean damp soapy dish cloth. wipe down the body and the slice fence on both sides. now with the slicer still in the sink, use the dish sprayer to clean-out any scraps or small bits that are stuck on the housing behind the blade. now remove from the sink and place on the counter top. plug the slicer in and push the start button. with that damp soapy rag, carefully apply the rag to the blade as it spins, to clean the blade, do the same on both sides of the blade, as long as you don't touch the edge of the blade all is well. wipe it all down with a clean absorbent bar/tea towel and it's ready for the next slicing extravaganza. (this is kinda on the same subject.) to make your towels really absorbent, don't use any anti cling or fabric softener when you dry them, it makes them kinda waxy.

It should slice your meat paper thin, once you get used to the slide and the way it works on yours. i've sliced honey-ham paper thin. in fact, that's the main reason we bought the slicer! i was sick and tired of deli workers telling me you can't slice meat that thin, when i'd done it myself for years working at an old-fashioned cheese factory/store. the only advice i'll give you is to make sure your meat is good and cold-just short of freezing.

My husband slices his ham wafer thin, so i would say yes you can.

Yes, the center cover is removable, access to blade screws under cover.

Easily removes for cleaning by removing 3 screws.