Hamilton Beach 74250 User Manual

Couteau électrique

840080100

Electric Knife

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This appliance is intended for household use only.

The motor of this electric knife does not require any lubrication or oil.
Any other servicing should be performed by an authorized service
center. Call the toll-free customer service number for information.

This appliance is equipped with a polarized plug. This type of plug
has one blade wider than the other. The plug will fit into an electrical
outlet only one way. This is a safety feature intended to help reduce
the risk of electrical shock. If you are unable to insert the plug into
the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit,
contact a qualified electrician to replace the obsolete outlet. Do
not attempt to defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug by
modifying the plug in any way.

CONSUMER SAFETY INFORMATION

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should
be followed, including the following:

1. Read all instructions.

2. To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not immerse motor

unit, cord or plug in water or other liquid. Do not operate knife in
water or under running water.

3. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by
or near children.

4. Unplug cord from outlet when not in use, before putting on or
taking off parts, and before cleaning. Disconnect when changing
blades.

5. Avoid contact with moving parts.

6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or

after the appliance malfunctions or is dropped or damaged in
any manner. Call our toll-free customer service number for
information on examination, repair, or adjustment.

7. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by Hamilton
Beach/Proctor-Silex, Inc. may cause fire, electric shock or injury.

8. Do not use outdoors.

9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter. Do not let

cord contact hot surfaces, including stove.

10. Disconnect when changing blades or cleaning.

11. Blades are sharp. Handle carefully. Unplug before handling

blades. Always handle blades with hand away from cutting
edge. (See illustration in “How to Assemble and Use”). Always
store blades with cutting edge away from you.

Parts and Features

1. Blade Release Button

2. On/Off Button

3. Motor Housing

4. Blade

5. Plastic guard

6. Protective sleeve for

blades – Always keep on
blades if blades are not
stored in Blade Storage

7. Meat Fork (optional)

Before First Use: Handle carefully. Blades are sharp. Wash

blades in hot, soapy water. Rinse, then dry thoroughly.

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How to Assemble and Use

This electric knife is perfect for slicing cooked meats and
poultry and many bakery items.

CAUTION: Be sure cord is not connected to electric outlet
when removing or inserting blades and when knife is not in
use. The blades are extremely sharp. Always handle by the
side opposite the cutting edge, as illustrated, or by the plastic
guards.

1. If blades are separated, pick up by the plastic guard.
Slide the rivet on one blade into the keyhole slot in the
other blade until they are locked together.

2. Holding blades together
at the base of the blade
with cutting edge down,
slide onto motor housing
until both blades click
into place.

3. Plug cord into outlet.

4. Hold knife by handle. Pull On/Off button like a trigger to

operate. You must hold the button “On” for the knife to
operate.

5. To stop, release the button.

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How To Clean and Store

WARNING: To reduce risk of personal injury, always disconnect

cord from electric outlet before inserting, removing or cleaning
blades. Blades are sharp; handle carefully.

1. Unplug cord from electric outlet.

2. Firmly pull back blade release button. Grasp plastic

guard and carefully pull until blades release.

3. Carefully separate blades by sliding apart to disengage
rivet from keyhole.

4. Wash blades in hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly.

5. After washing and drying, immediately place blades into

the protective sleeve for storage.

6. To clean motor housing and cord, wipe with a damp cloth
and then dry thoroughly.

Hints For Best Results

• Move knife through the food. Do not use a back and forth
sawing motion.

• Let meats stand about 15 minutes after cooking and before
slicing.

• Slice down to and around bone. Do not attempt to slice
through bone.

• Do not cut through frozen foods.

• Do not attempt to sharpen the serrated blades at home.
Replacement blades may be purchased from Hamilton
Beach/Proctor-Silex, Inc. See “Customer Service” for more
information.

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