Hamilton Beach 74378R Use & Care Manual

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Electric Knife

Couteau electrique

Cuchillo Eléctrico

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Other Consumer Safety Information

This appliance is intended for household use only.

w WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard: This appliance is provided with

a polarized plug (one wide blade) to reduce the risk of electric shock.
The plug fits only one way into a polarized outlet. Do not defeat the
safety purpose of the plug by modifying the plug in any way or by using
an adapter. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug.
If it still does not fit, have an electrician replace the outlet

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 assistance number for information.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury to
persons, including the following:

1. Read all instructions.

2. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including

children) with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities,
or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they are closely
supervised and instructed concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety.

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

near children. Children should be supervised to ensure that they
do not play with the appliance.

4. 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.

5. Unplug cord from outlet when not in use, before putting on

or taking off parts, and before cleaning. Disconnect when
changing blades.

6. Avoid contact with moving parts.

7. Carefully route the power supply cord to avoid damage from

the knife blades while cutting.

8. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged supply cord or

plug, or after the appliance malfunctions or has been dropped
or damaged in any manner. Supply cord replacement and
repairs must be conducted by the manufacturer, its service
agent, or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
Call the provided customer service number for information on
examination, repair, or adjustment.

9. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by the

appliance manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock,
or injury.

10. Do not use outdoors.

11. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a

heated oven.

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

cord contact hot surfaces, including stove.

13. Blades are sharp. Handle carefully. 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.

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Cord

Parts and Features

To order parts:
US: 1.800.851.8900
www.hamiltonbeach.com
Canada: 1.800.267.2826
Mexico: 01 800 71 16 100

Before First Use: Handle carefully. Blades are sharp. Wash
blades in hot, soapy water. Rinse; then dry thoroughly.

Motor Housing

Blade-Release Button

Blade Assembly

Plastic Guard

ON/OFF Button

Carving Fork

(optional feature on select models)

Storage Case

(optional feature on select models)

Bread Guide

Use for even slicing.
(optional feature on

select models)

Protective Sleeve

Always keep on blades
when not in use.

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How to Use Knife

1. Be sure cord is not plugged
into outlet when inserting or
removing blade assembly.

2. Lock blades together by
sliding rivet on one blade into
keyhole in other blade.

3. Slide blade assembly into
motor housing until it clicks
into place.

4. Plug into outlet.

5. Slide ON/OFF button towards

you to operate.

6. Use this knife to carve roasts,
chicken, and to slice breads.
Release the ON/OFF button to
stop.

7. Unplug.

Tip:

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

• Let meats stand 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
serrated blades at home.
Replacement blades may
be purchased.

• Always clean blades between
cutting different food items
to avoid cross-contamination
of foods.

w WARNING

Cut Hazard. Always make sure the cord is not plugged into

outlet when inserting and removing blades from motor housing. Blades are
extremely sharp. Always handle by the side opposite the cutting edge or by
the plastic guard.

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How to Use Knife With Bread Guide

(optional feature on select models)

1. Be sure cord is not plugged
into outlet when inserting or
removing blade assembly.

2. Lock blades together by
sliding rivet on one blade into
keyhole in other blade.

3. Slide bread guide into place. 4. Slide blade assembly into
motor housing until it clicks
into place.

5. Plug into outlet. 6. Place the bread guard against
end of bread to slice a slice.

7. Slide ON/OFF button towards
you to operate. Release the
button to stop.

8. Unplug.

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Care and Cleaning

w WARNING

Cut Hazard. Always make sure the cord is not plugged into outlet

when inserting and removing blades from motor housing. Blades are extremely
sharp. Always handle by the side opposite the cutting edge or by the plastic guard.

Electrical Shock Hazard. Do not immerse knife, cord, or plug in any liquid.

1. Make sure knife is unplugged. 2. Grasp blade assembly by
plastic guard and pull blade
release button to remove from
motor housing.

3. Hold long end of bread guard
and pull towards you to
remove.

4. Unlock blades by sliding rivet
on one blade out of keyhole in
other blade.

5. Carefully wash blades in hot,

soapy water. NOTE: Carving
fork and bread guide (optional
features) can also be washed in
hot, soapy water.

6. Wipe motor housing and
cord with damp cloth. Dry
thoroughly.

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This warranty applies to products purchased and used in the U.S. and Canada. This is the only express warranty for this product and
is in lieu of any other warranty or condition.

This product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of five (5) years from the date of original
purchase in Canada and one (1) year from the date of original purchase in the U.S. During this period, your exclusive remedy is repair
or replacement of this product or any component found to be defective, at our option; however, you are responsible for all costs
associated with returning the product to us and our returning a product or component under this warranty to you. If the product or
component is no longer available, we will replace with a similar one of equal or greater value.

This warranty does not cover glass, filters, wear from normal use, use not in conformity with the printed directions, or damage to
the product resulting from accident, alteration, abuse, or misuse. This warranty extends only to the original consumer purchaser or
gift recipient. Keep the original sales receipt, as proof of purchase is required to make a warranty claim. This warranty is void if the
product is used for other than single-family household use or subjected to any voltage and waveform other than as specified on the
rating label (e.g., 120 V ~ 60 Hz).

We exclude all claims for special, incidental, and consequential damages caused by breach of express or implied warranty. All
liability is limited to the amount of the purchase price. Every implied warranty, including any statutory warranty or condition

of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, is disclaimed except to the extent prohibited by law, in which case such
warranty or condition is limited to the duration of this written warranty. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have

other legal rights that vary depending on where you live. Some states or provinces do not allow limitations on implied warranties or
special, incidental, or consequential damages, so the foregoing limitations may not apply to you.

To make a warranty claim, do not return this appliance to the store. Please call 1.800.851.8900 in the U.S. or 1.800.267.2826 in Canada
or visit hamiltonbeach.com in the U.S. or hamiltonbeach.ca in Canada. For faster service, locate the model, type, and series numbers
on your appliance.

Limited Warranty

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CONSERVER CES INSTRUCTIONS

Autres consignes de sécurité pour le consommateur

Cet appareil est conçu pour une utilisation domestique seulement.

w AVERTISSEMENT

Risque de choc électrique : Cet appareil est doté

d’une fiche polarisée (lame large) qui réduit le risque d’électrocution.
Cette fiche s’insère d’une seule manière dans une prise polarisée. Ne
pas modifier d’aucune manière le dispositif de sécurité de la fiche ou
utiliser d’adaptateur. Si la fiche refuse de s’insérer, inversez-la. Si elle
refuse toujours de s’insérer, faites remplacer la prise par un électricien.

Le moteur de ce couteau électrique ne nécessite aucune lubrification
ou huile. Toute autre réparation doit être effectuée par un centre de
service autorisé. Appelez la ligne sans frais du Service à la clientèle
pour plus d’informations.

PRÉCAUTIONS IMPORTANTES

Pour utiliser un appareil électroménager, vous devez toujours prendre des mesures élémentaires de sécurité pour réduire le risque d’incendie,
d’électrocution et/ou de blessure corporelle, en particulier les mesures suivantes :

1. Lire toutes les instructions.

2. Cet appareil n’est pas destiné à être utilisé par des personnes

(y compris les enfants) dont les capacités physiques, sensorielles
ou mentales sont réduites, ou manquant d’expérience et
de connaissance, sauf si elles sont étroitement surveillées
et instruites sur l’utilisation de l’appareil par une personne
responsable de leur sécurité.

3. Une surveillance étroite est requise pour tout appareil utilisé par

ou près des enfants. Surveiller que les enfants ne jouent pas
avec l’appareil.

4. Pour vous protéger contre les chocs électriques, ne plonger pas

le moteur, le cordon d’alimentation, ou la prise dans l’eau ou
tout autre liquide. Ne faites jamais fonctionner le couteau dans
l’eau ou sous l’eau du robinet.

5. Débrancher le cordon d’alimentation de la prise murale

lorsque vous n’utilisez pas l’appareil, avant de le monter ou le
démonter, et avant de le nettoyer. Débrancher l’appareil lorsque
vous changez les lames.

6. Ne toucher pas les pièces mobiles.

7. Acheminer soigneusement le cordon d’alimentation de manière

à éviter qu’il ne s’endommage par les lames pendant la coupe.

8. Ne pas faire fonctionner un appareil électroménager avec un

cordon ou une fiche endommagée, ou lorsque l’appareil ne
fonctionne pas bien ou a été échappé ou endommagé d’une
manière quelconque. Le remplacement et la réparation du
cordon d’alimentation doivent être faits par le fabricant, son
agent de service ou toute personne qualifiée de façon à éviter
tout danger. Appeler le numéro de service à la clientèle fourni
pour des renseignements concernant l’examen, la réparation ou
l’ajustement.

9. L’utilisation d’accessoires non recommandés ou vendus par

le fabricant de l’appareil peut provoquer un incendie, une
électrocution ou des blessures.

10. N’utiliser pas l’appareil à l’extérieur.

11. Ne pas placer sur ou près de surfaces chaudes comme un

brûleur électrique ou à gaz ou un four chaud.

12. Ne laisser pas le cordon pendre du bord d’une table ou d’un

comptoir ou toucher des surfaces chaudes, y compris la
cuisinière.

13. Les lames sont coupantes; manipuler-les avec soin. Manipuler

toujours les lames en évitant le côté tranchant. (Consulter
l’illustration à “Utilisation du couteau”). Ranger toujours les
lames côté tranchant éloigné de vous.