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INSTRUCTION
BOOKLET
Electric Knife
For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.
CEK-40C
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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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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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Cuisinart
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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.
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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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USE AND CARE
Assembling the Butcher Block:
1. Push base toward the underside of
butcher block and insert the tab on the
bottom of the base into the slot on the
edge of the block.
2. Stand unit on counter for easy access.
3. Reverse steps 1 and 2 for in-cabinet
storage.
Note: Do not use Butcher Block as a cutting
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Using your Cuisinart
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Electric Knife:
1. The knife should be unplugged when
fitting the blades. The blades must be
assembled before fitting into knife
The safety button should be in the locked
position. Achieve this by pushing the
small tab on the side of the trigger button.
(While looking at the underside of handle,
push the tab on the left side to unlock.).
While holding the blades with the serrated
edge away from you, insert blades until you
hear a “click”. The blades may not line up
evenly when properly inserted
Assembling the Blades:
1. Lift and turn blade lock to a vertical
position to remove blades from base
Remove protective sleeves. Before first
use, separate the blades and wash them
in hot, soapy water or the dishwasher.
CAUTION: BLADES ARE SHARP.
HANDLE WITH CARE Dry thoroughly.
2. Attach the blades by inserting the rivet on
her
Caution: The blades are very sharp; be
careful when handling them.
2. Plug the cord into a standard electrical
outlet.
3. Unlock the safety button.
4. Squeeze and hold the trigger button with
your fingers as you cut. Blades should
stay parallel to the cutting surface
Caution: NEVER place your hand on top of
the blade to support it while operating the
knife as the blades are designed to move
back and forth.
5. Blade automatically stops when trigger is
released.
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CLEANING AND
MAINTENANCE
1. To remove the blades, unplug the knife.
Lock the safety button. Squeeze the
Blade Release Buttons on both sides of
the handle and grasp the blades with
the cutting edge away from you. Slowly
pull blades out from knife handle.
2. To wash, separate the blades by sliding
the rivet out of the keyhole. Wash them
in hot, soapy water or the dishwasher
and dry thoroughly. Return to butcher
block tray. Lift and turn blade lock
positioning over blades and release to
lock blades into position.
3. Clean the handle with a slightly damp
cloth and wipe dry. Insert in butcher
block and hook into slits on head of
handle. Wrap cord around black base
area.
Caution: Do not clean handle with blades in
place. Do not immerse the appliance in
water or other liquid or place it under
running water.
Any other servicing should be performed by
an authorized service representative.
Preparation:
1. Remove the turkey from the oven.
2. Cover loosely with foil and let stand
15-30 minutes to let the juices set and
the meat firm up. The turkey will be
more moist, easier to carve, and the
slices will hold together better.
3. Remove the stuffing.
4. Place turkey on a carving board, breast
side up, with the legs facing you. You’ll
need your Cuisinart
a large carving fork to hold the bird.
Cutting the legs and wings:
1. Hold the tip of one drumstick with your
fingers and gently pull the leg away from
the body of the turkey.
2. Holding the turkey steady with a carving
fork, cut the skin between the thigh and
the breast.
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HELPFUL HINTS
Carving Blade:
The carving blade is very versatile. In
addition to slicing meats such as turkey,
chicken, salami, ham and roasts, it can also
be used to cut fruits like melon and
pineapple, vegetables such as squash,
eggplant and zucchini, as well as hard
cheeses.
Bread Blade:
The bread blade glides through loaves for
consistent, even slicing. It can also be used
to slice bagels and sandwich rolls. Blade is
intended for bread only.
HOW TO CARVE A TURKEY
Carving a large bird, especially in front of
hungry guests, can be a daunting task— the
watering mouths, critical eyes, rumbling
stomachs. With the Cuisinart® Electric Knife,
a little guidance and some helpful hints...we
hope to make this task a pleasurable
experience.
3. Pull the leg out further to expose the
joint where the thigh connects and cut
through joint with the knife to remove
the leg.
Tip: The key to carving the thighs, legs, and
wings is to cut through the joints, and not
through the bones. We do not recommend
using your Cuisinart
bones as it could cause damage to the
knife or personal injury.
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4. Next, hold the drumstick with the fork
and cut at the joint between the
drumstick and thigh to separate the two
pieces.
5. Slice the meat on the drumstick by
cutting along the bone to get thick
slices.
6. Turn the drumstick and continue slicing
along the bone until all of the meat is
removed.
7. To remove meat from the thigh, cut thick
slices to the bone. If the turkey is small,
the drumstick and thigh may be served
whole.
8. Using the fork, hold the wing away from
the body and cut through the joint. The
wing can be served as is.
9. Repeat on other side to remove leg and
wing.
Tip: Cut dark meat first, as it does not dry
out as quickly as the white meat of the
breast.
Carving the breast:
1. Hold the breast with the carving fork,
and starting at the outer side of one
breast, cut slices parallel to the ribcage,
from the top of the breast downward.
The slices should be thin, even and the
entire length of the breast. The slices will
get larger as you work toward the
ribcage. Continue slicing until you reach
the bones.
2. Repeat on the other side of the breast.
Tip: Angle the knife parallel to the ribcage,
rather than digging into the meat.
Tip: Some yummy leftovers that can be
made from the smaller pieces of meat near
the bones include: soup, casserole, chili,
salad, tacos, etc.
BEST METHODS OF
SLICING BREAD
How to cut bread:
There are several ways to cut bread. Two of
the most popular are to cut straight across,
or in a herringbone pattern, which works
only with rounded loaves of bread.
Standard slices:
1. First, to cut the bread straight across,
place the loaf on a carving board.
2. Holding the bread firmly yet gently in
one hand, place the knife over the
bread, parallel to the carving board,
making sure the tip of the knife extends
past the side of loaf.
3. Cut slices to preference.
Tip: The Cuisinart
on bread by gently pulling the knife towards
you as it cuts downward through the bread.
Herringbone pattern:
Cutting bread in a herringbone pattern is
more difficult and produces smaller pieces of
bread, although you still control the
thickness of the slice.
1. To begin, hold the bread firmly yet gently
in one hand and angle the knife across
the corner of one of the smaller ends of
the loaf, making sure the blade is
parallel to the carving board. The slice
should start in the middle of the loaf and
angle towards the outside, cutting off
the rounded crust.
2. The next slice starts again from the
center of the loaf but angles toward the
other side of the bread, cutting off a
larger slice with crust.
3. Repeat step one, alternating cutting
each side at an angle.
Tip: To cut in the herringbone pattern, you
may need to turn the bread or vary your
stance as you switch cutting sides.
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HOW TO CARVE HAM
ON THE BONE
Shank End
Stie Joint
Femur Bone
Ball–and–Socket
Joint
Sirloin End
1. Remove the ham from the oven, cover
loosely with foil and let stand for 20
minutes
2. Place ham on a carving board.
3. Holding the ham steady with a carving
fork, use your Cuisinart
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Electric Knife to
trim away the excess fat from the
outside of the ham.
4. Next, stand the ham on end, holding the
shank (smaller) end in your hand.
5. Slice into the ham just below the shank,
at the stifle joint, where the ham gets
bigger.
6. Cut along the bone, which is curved,
and then around the socket joint at the
sirloin end. The meat will not cut
completely away from the bone yet.
7. Rotate the ham so the uncut side is up,
and holding the shank end with your
hand, slice into the ham at the joint,
cutting downward until the meat falls
away from bone.
8. Cut off any large remaining pieces of
meat. Carve the ham in even slices,
keeping your knife parallel to the carving
board and holding the ham securely with
a carving fork.
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WARRANTY LIMITED
THREE-YEAR WARRANTY
We warrant that this Cuisinart product will be
free of defects in material or workmanship
under normal home use for 3 years from the
date of original purchase.
Address:
Cuisinart Canada
100 Conair Parkway
Woodbridge, Ont. L4H 0L2
Email: consumer_Canada@conair.com
Model: CEK-40C
This warranty covers manufacturer’s defects
including mechanical and electrical defects. It
does not cover damage from consumer abuse,
unauthorized repairs or modifications, theft,
misuse, or damage due to transportation or
environmental conditions. Products with
removed or altered identification numbers will
not be covered.
This warranty is not available to retailers or
other commercial purchasers or owners.
If your Cuisinart product should prove to be
defective within the warranty period, we will
repair it or replace it if necessary.
For warranty purposes, please register your
product online at www.cuisinart.ca to facilitate
verification of the date of original purchase and
keep your original receipt for the duration of
the limited warranty. This warranty excludes
damage caused by accident, misuse or abuse,
including damage caused by overheating, and
it does not apply to scratches, stains,
discolouration or other damage to external or
internal surfaces that does not impair the
functional utility of the product. This warranty
also expressly excludes all incidental or
consequential damages.
To facilitate the speed and accuracy of your
return, please enclose:
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product date code is a 4 or 5 digit number.
Example, 90630 would designate year, month
& day (2009, June 30th).
Note: We recommend you use a traceable,
insured delivery service for added protection.
Cuisinart will not be held responsible for
in-transit damage or for packages that are not
delivered to us.
To order replacement parts or accessories,
call our Customer Service Centre at 1-800472-76 06.
Your Cuisinart product has been manufactured
to the strictest specifications and has been
designed for use only in 120 volt outlets and
only with authorized accessories and
replacement parts. This warranty expressly
excludes any defects or damages caused by
attempted use of this unit with a converter, as
well as use with accessories, replacement
parts or repair service other than those
authorized by Cuisinart.
If the appliance should become defective
within the warranty period, do not return the
appliance to the store. Please contact our
Customer Service Centre:
Toll-free phone number:
1-8 00-472-7606
For more information, please visit our website
at www.cuisinart.ca
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