Hamilton Beach 78401C User Manual

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LIRE AVANT UTILISATION
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Meat Slicer

Trancheuse

à viande

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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 put the meat slicer

assembly in water or other liquid.

5. Unplug from outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off

parts, and before cleaning.

6. Avoid contacting moving parts. Personal injury may occur. The blade

continues to spin after the meat slicer has been turned off. Never try
to stop the blade in any way whatsoever.

7. 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.

8. The use of attachments not recommended by the manufacturer may

cause fire, electrical shock, or injury.

9. Blade is sharp. Handle carefully, especially when assembling,

disassembling, or cleaning. It is recommended that cut-proof Kevlar
gloves be worn when handling the blade.

10. Never feed food by hand. Always use completely assembled slicer

with the food carriage and food pusher.

11. Do not use outdoors.

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

surfaces, including the stove.

13. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated

oven.

14. Check that the control is OFF ( ) before plugging cord into wall

outlet. To disconnect cord, turn the control to OFF ( ); then remove
plug from wall outlet.

15. Do not use appliance for other than intended purpose.

16. Do not leave meat slicer unattended while it is operating.

17. Keep hands, hair, clothing, and any loose items away from the

moving blade.

18. Operate the meat slicer only when the blade-locking screw is

properly engaged and tightened.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

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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 length of the cord used on this appliance was selected to reduce
the hazards of becoming tangled in or tripping over a longer cord. If
a longer cord is necessary, an approved extension cord may be used.
The electrical rating of the extension cord must be equal to or greater
than the rating of the appliance. Care must be taken to arrange the
extension cord so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop
where it can be pulled on by children or accidentally tripped over.

w CAUTION

It is important to follow the food safety guidelines

outlined in this manual. For the most up-to-date instruction, visit the
USDA website at http://www.usda.gov/.

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Parts and Features

*To order parts:
US: 1.800.851.8900
www.hamiltonbeach.com
Canada: 1.800.267.2826

NOTE: Not all available
parts and accessories are
shown here. Please visit
our website or call for a
complete list.

BEFORE FIRST USE: Wash all parts thoroughly, taking particular care to
remove all grease and oil from surfaces. Dry all parts thoroughly before
reassembling. See “Cleaning Instructions” for more information.

w CAUTION

Sharp Blade. Never use slicer unless completely assembled.

Unplug before use.

Suction Cup Foot (4)

Power Switch

Gauge Plate
With Screw

Sliding Food Carriage
With Stainless Steel Cover

Blade Locking Screw, Lock Washer,
Retaining Screws(3)

7 1/2" (19 cm) Stainless Steel Blade

Food Pusher

Sliding Shaft

Thickness Adjustment Knob

Body Motor

Blade Protector

(located behind
blade, not visible
when properly
installed and blade
is in place)

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How to Use

1. Make sure the blade protector is secure and in place to make

sure the blades sits correctly as it spins. This part is necessary to
ensure that the meat slicer works at 100% capacity. This part will
not be visible when blade is in place.

2. Make sure the blade-locking screw is properly tightened. Rotate

the blade-locking screw counterclockwise to tighten.

3. Place the meat slicer on a flat stable surface. Be sure the power

switch is in the OFF ( ) position. Plug in.

4. Place a tray or plate behind the meat slicer and below the blade to

collect the sliced food as it exits the blade area.

5. Place food onto the sliding food carriage between the gauge plate

and the food pusher. To avoid danger of injury, ALWAYS use the
food carriage and food pusher while slicing.

NOTE: Do not operate the appliance continuously for more than
10 minutes. Be sure to allow the appliance to cool down for 30–60
minutes before operating again. Failure to allow the slicer motor to
cool down may result in damage to the motor.

w WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard. Before cleaning,

assembling, or disassembling the appliance, make sure the
appliance is OFF ( ) and the plug is removed from the outlet/
power source.

w CAUTION

Sharp Blade. Never use slicer unless completely

assembled. Unplug before use.

Food

Gauge Plate

Blade

Blade-Locking Screw

Food Pusher

Sliding Food Carriage