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 Replacement blades may be purchased from Hamilton Beach/Proctor-Silex, Inc. See “Customer Service” information. 5 840080100 Ev02.qxd 2/21/01 2:25 PM Page 6 Customer Service If you have a question about your electric knife, call our toll-free customer service number. Before calling, please note the model, type, and series numbers and fill in that information below. These numbers can be found on the bottom of your electric knife. This information will help us answer your question much more quickly. MODEL:_____________ TYPE:_____________ SERIES: ______________ LIMITED WARRANTY This product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years for Hamilton Beach Portfolio products or one (1) year for Hamilton Beach products from the date of original purchase, except as noted below. During this period, we will repair or replace this product, at our option, at no cost. THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTY, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WRITTEN OR ORAL INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. ANY LIABILITY IS EXPRESSLY LIMITED TO AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID, AND ALL CLAIMS FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARE HEREBY EXCLUDED. There is no warranty with respect to the following, which may be supplied with this product: glass parts, glass containers, cutter/strainer, blades, and/or agitators. This warranty extends only to the original consumer purchaser and does not cover a defect resulting from abuse, misuse, neglect, use for commercial purposes, or any use not in conformity with the printed directions. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other legal rights which vary from state to state, or province to province. 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. If you have a claim under this warranty, DO NOT RETURN THE APPLIANCE TO THE STORE! Please call our CUSTOMER SERVICE NUMBER. (For faster service please have model, series, and type numbers ready for operator to assist you.) CUSTOMER SERVICE NUMBERS In the U.S. 1-800-851-8900 In Canada 1-800-267-2826 Web site address: KEEP THESE NUMBERS FOR FUTURE 6 840080100 Fv02.qxd 2/21/01 2:25 PM Page 7 PRECAUTIONS IMPORTANTES Lors de l’utilisation d’appareils electriques, certaines precautions essentielles doivent toujours etre observees, notamment : 1. Lisez toutes les instructions. 2. Pour vous proteger contre les chocs electriques, ne plongez 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. 3. Une surveillance attentive est necessaire lorsque tout appareil est utilise par des enfants ou en leur presence. 4. Debranchez le cordon d’alimentation de la prise murale lorsque vous n’utilisez pas l’appareil, avant de le monter ou le demonter, et avant de le nettoyer. Debranchez l’appareil lorsque vous changez les lames. 5. Ne touchez pas les pieces mobiles. 6. Ne faites pas fonctionner un appareil electrique dont le cordon ou la fiche est abime, s’il a eu une defaillance quelconque ou s’il est endommage. Appelez sans frais le service a la clientele pour obtenir des renseignements concernant l’examen, la reparation ou le reglage de l’appareil. 7. L’utilisation d’accessoires non recommandes par Hamilton Beach/ Proctor-Silex, Inc. est susceptible de causer un incendie, choc electrique ou blessures. 8. N’utilisez pas l’appareil a l’exterieur. 9. Ne laissez pas le cordon pendre du bord d’une table ou d’un comptoir ou toucher des surfaces chaudes, y compris la cuisiniere. 10. Debranchez le couteau lors du changement ou nettoyage 11. Les lames sont coupantes; manipulez-les avec soin. le couteau avant de manipuler les lames. Toujours manipuler les lames en evitant le cote tranchant. (Voir l’illustration a “Assemblage et utilisation”). Rangez toujours tranchant eloigne de vous. CONSERVEZ CES INSTRUCTIONS 7 840080100 Fv02.qxd 2/21/01 2:25 PM Page 8 RENSEIGNEMENTS CONCERNANT LA SECURITE DE L’UTILISATEUR Cet a...