
INSTRUCTION
BOOKLET
Electric Knife
For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.
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CONTENTS
Introduction .......................2
Features & Benefits .................3
Use & Care ........................4
Cleaning & Maintenance .............5
Helpful Hints. ......................5
How To Carve a Turkey ............5-6
Best Methods of Slicing Bread ........6
How To Carve Ham on the Bone. ......7
Warranty ..........................8
IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
When using an electrical appliance, basic
safety precautions should always be followed:
1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
2. Unplug from outlet when not in use,
before putting on or taking off parts,
and before cleaning.
3. To protect against risk of electrical shock,
do not put the knife handle in water or
other liquid. If handle or cord falls into
liquid, unplug the cord from outlet
immediately. Do not reach into the liquid.
4. To avoid possible accidental injury, close
supervision is necessary when any
appliance is used by or near children.
5. Avoid contact with moving parts. Keep
hands, hair, clothing and other utensils
away from blade during operation to
reduce risk of injury to persons and/or
damage to the knife.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a
damaged cord or plug or after the
appliance has malfunctioned or has been
dropped or damaged in any way or is not
operating properly. Return the appliance
to the nearest Cuisinart Repair Center for
examination, repair, mechanical or
electrical adjustment.
7. The use of attachments not recommended
by Cuisinart may cause fire, electrical
shock, or risk of injury.
8. Do not use outdoors or anywhere the cord
or knife might come into contact with
water while in use.
9. To avoid the possibility of the knife being
accidentally pulled off work area, which
could result in damage to the knife or
personal injury, do not let cord hang over
edge of table or counter.
10. To avoid damage to cord and possible fire
or electrocution hazard, do not let cord
contact hot surfaces, including a stove.
11. Do not operate knife in water or under
running water.
12. Unplug cord from outlet when inserting,
removing or changing blades.
13. Blades are sharp. Handle carefully. Always
handle blades with hand away from
cutting edge. Always store blades with
cutting edge away from you.
14. CAUTION: Do not operate your appliance
in an appliance garage or under a wall
cabinet. When storing any appliance in an
appliance garage always unplug the unit
from the electrical outlet. Be sure the
appliance does not touch the interior wall
of the appliance garage, and the door
does not touch the unit as it closes.
Contact could cause the unit to turn ON,
creating a risk of fire.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
FOR HOUSEHOLD
USE ONLY
NOTICE:
This appliance has a polarized plug (one prong
is wider than the other). As a safety feature, this
plug will fit into a polarized outlet only one way.
If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse
the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a
qualified electrician. Do not attempt to defeat
this safety feature.
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UNPACKING
INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT
PLEASE READ
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To avoid any injury to yourself or damage to the
Cuisinart
unpacking instructions:
1. Place the gift box containing your
2. Remove the Instruction Booklet and other
3. Next, turn the box on its side and slide the
4. Carefully remove the power cord from the
5. Lift the plastic foam insert off of the
6. Place the unit on a counter or table and
7. Save shipping carton and inserts for later
NOTE: Remember to return your warranty card
with all information carefully and completely
filled out.
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Electric Knife, please follow these
Cuisinart
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Electric Knife on a flat, sturdy
surface before unpacking.
printed materials.
entire unit out including packing materials.
cavity on the outside of the plastic foam
insert.
wooden butcher block stand.
read the instructions thoroughly before
using.
use.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
1. On/Off Control:
One touch pressure activated on/off
trigger control for simple operation.
Convenient for left or right hand use.
2. Handle:
Elegant ergonomic handle reflects look
and feel of fine cutlery.
3. Electrical cord:
4 foot cord for maximum flexibility.
4. Safety Button:
4 One touch locks or unlocks the on/off
control for safety. Keep the safety button
locked when knife is not in use.
5. Blade Release Buttons:
Easy inserting, removing or changing
blades.
6. Blades:
Two full size blades. (A) Carving Blade
and (B) Bread blade.
7. Solid Wood Butcher Block:
Premium unit crafted from hardwood.
For easy, attractive storage on
countertop or in drawer.
8. Blade Lock:
Safely locks blades to wood block.
9. Cord Storage:
Eliminates countertop clutter.
10. Base:
For countertop storage.
11. BPA Free:
All materials that come in contact
with food are BPA free.
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INTRODUCTION
The Only Way To Slice It! Whether you are making a
large Thanksgiving dinner for your friends and family
or slicing bread for early morning toast, the Cuisinart
Electric Knife will serve you well. Its superior cutting
performance, state-of-the-art features and butcher
block storage stand will spoil you for any other knife.
Two full size blades quickly and evenly slice through
roasts and bread. The stainless steel blades provide
stay-sharp, long term performance. The Cuisinart
Electric Knife is built with the same commitment to
the home cook as all otherfine Cuisinart
products.
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