Cuisinart Electric Knife Model CEK-40
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CEK-40 / IB-3700A 3/4/04 6:15 PM Page 1 INSTRUCTION BOOKLET ELECTRIC KNIFE CEK-40 CEK-40 / IB-3700A 3/4/04 6:15 PM Page 2 cord or knife might come into contact UNPACKING IMPORTANT with water while in use. 9. To avoid the possibility of the knife being INSTRUCTIONS SAFEGUARDS accidentally pulled off work area, which When using an electrical appliance, basic could result in damage to the knife or IMPORTANT safety precautions should always be followed: personal injury, do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter. PLEASE READ ® 1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS. 10. To avoid damage to cord and possible fire This package contains a Cuisinart Electric Knife with the following parts: 2. To protect against risk of electrical shock, or electrocution hazard, do not let cord do not put the knife handle in water or contact hot surfaces, including a stove. • Knife Handle other liquid. If handle or cord falls into 11. Do not operate knife in water or under • Carving Blade liquid, unplug the cord from outlet running water. • Bread Blade immediately. Do not reach into the liquid. 12. Unplug cord from outlet when inserting, • Butcher Block Wood Stand and removing or changing blades. • Instruction Booklet 3. To avoid possible accidental injury, close supervision is necessary when any 13. Blades are sharp. Handle carefully. To avoid any injury to yourself or damage to appliance is used by or near children. Always handle blades with hand away the Cuisinart® Electric Knife, please follow from cutting edge. Always store blades these unpacking instructions: 4. Unplug from outlet when not in use, with cutting edge away from you. before putting on or taking off parts, and 1. Place the gift box containing your Cuisinart® before cleaning. Electric Knife on a flat, sturdy surface before 5. Avoid contact with moving parts. Keep SAVE THESE unpacking. hands, hair, clothing and other utensils 2. Remove the Instruction Booklet and other away from blade during operation to INSTRUCTIONS printed materials. reduce risk of injury to persons and/or 3. Next, turn the box on its side and slide the damage to the knife. FOR entire unit out including packing materials. 6. Do not operate any appliance with a 4. Carefully remove the power cord from the damaged cord or plug or after the HOUSEHOLD cavity on the outside of the plastic foam appliance has malfunctioned or has been insert. dropped or damaged in any way or is not USE ONLY operating properly. Return the appliance 5. Lift the plastic foam insert off the wooden to the nearest Cuisinart Repair Center NOTICE: buttcher block stand. for examination, repair, mechanical or This appliance has a polarized plug (one 6. Place the unit on a counter or table and read electrical adjustment. prong is wider than the other). As a safety the instructions thoroughly before using. feature, this plug will fit into a polarized outlet 7. The use of attachments not recommended 7. Save shipping carton and inserts for later use. by Cuisinart may cause fire, electrical only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in shock, or risk of injury. the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not NOTE: Remember to return your warranty fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not card with all information carefully and 8. Do not use outdoors or anywhere the attempt to defeat this safety feature. completely filled out. 2 CEK-40 / IB-3700A 3/4/04 6:15 PM Page 3 5 CONTENTS FEATURES 8 Introduction. pg.3 AND BENEFITS Features & Benefits . pg.3 1. On/Off Control: Use & Care . pg.4 1 One touch pressure activated on/off trigger control for simple operation. Cleaning & Storage . pg.5 Convenient for left or right hand use. Helpful Hints. pg.5 4 2. Handle: How To Carve a Turkey. pg.5 7 Elegant ergonomic handle reflects look Best Methods of Slicing Bread . pg.6 and feel of fine cutlery. How To Carve Ham on the Bone . pg.7 2 3. Electrical cord: 4 foot cord for maximum flexibility. Warranty . pg.7 4. Safety Button: One touch locks or unlocks the on/off 9 control for safety. Keep the safety button INTRODUCTION locked when knife is not in use. 10 3 5. Blade Release Buttons: The Only Way To Slice It! Easy inserting, removing or changing blades. Whether you are making a large 6. Blades: Thanksgiving dinner for your friends and Two full size blades. (A) Carving Blade family or slicing bread for early morning and (B) Bread blade. toast, the Cuisinart® Electric Knife will 6 7. Solid Wood Butcher Block: serve you well. Its superior cutting Premium unit crafted from hardwood. performance, state-of-the-art features For easy, attractive storage on countertop and butcher block storage stand will spoil you or in drawer. for any other knife. Two full size blades quick- ly and evenly slice through roasts and bread. 8. Blade Lock: The stainless steel blades provide stay-sharp, Safely locks blades to wood block. ® long term performance. The Cuisinart 9. Cord Storage: Electric Knife is built with the same Eliminates countertop clutter. commitment to the home cook as all other A B 10. Base: fine Cuisinart® kitchen products. For countertop storage. 3 CEK-40 / IB-3700A 3/4/04 6:15 PM Page 4 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 Caution: The blades are very sharp; be careful cutting board. 2. Attach the blades by inserting the rivet on one blade into the keyhole of the when handling them. other blade. 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. Using your Cuisinart® Electric Knife: 1. The knife should be unplugged when fitting the blades. The blades must be Assembling the Blades: assembled before fitting into knife. The 1. Lift and turn blade lock to a vertical position safety button should be in the locked to remove blades from base. Remove protec- position. Achieve this by pushing the small tive sleeves. Before first use, separate the tab on the side of the trigger button. blades and wash them in hot, soapy water or (While looking at the underside of handle, Caution: NEVER place your hand on top of the dishwasher. CAUTION: BLADES push the tab on the left side to unlock.) the blade to support it while operating the ARE SHARP. HANDLE WITH CARE. knife as the blades are designed to move back While holding the blades with the serrated Dry thoroughly. (See Cleaning Instructions and forth. edge away from you, insert blades until you on page 4.) hear a “click”. The blades may not line up 5. Blade automatically stops when trigger evenly when properly inserted. is released. 4 CEK-40 / IB-3700A 3/4/04 6:15 PM Page 5 Bread Blade: CLEANING AND The bread blade glides through loaves for STORAGE consistent, even slicing. It can also be used to slice bagels and sandwich rolls. Blade is 1. To remove the blades, unplug the knife. intended for use on bread only. Lock the safety button. Squeeze the Blade Release Buttons on both sides of the handle HOW TO CARVE and grasp the blades with the cutting edge away from you. Slowly pull blades out from A TURKEY knife handle. Carving a large bird, especially in front of 2. To wash, separate the blades by sliding the hungry guests, can be a daunting task— the rivet out of the keyhole. Wash them in hot, watering mouths, critical eyes, rumbling soapy water or the dishwasher and dry stomachs. With the Cuisinart® Electric Knife, a 3. Pull the leg out further to expose the joint thoroughly. Return to butcher block tray. little guidance and some helpful hints...we hope where the thigh connects and cut through Lift and turn blade lock positioning over to make this task a pleasurable experience. joint with the knife to remove the leg. blades and release to lock blades into posi- Tip: The key to carving the thighs, legs, and tion. Preparation: 1. Remove the turkey from the oven. wings is to cut through the joints, and not 3. Clean the handle with a slightly damp cloth through the bones. We do not recommend 2. Cover loosely with foil and let stand ® and wipe dry. Insert in butcher block and using your Cuisinart Electric Knife on 15-30 minutes to let the juices set and the hook into slits on head of handle. Wrap bones as it could cause damage to the meat firm up. The turkey will be more cord around black base area. knife or personal injury. moist, easier to carve, and the slices will Caution: Do not clean handle with blades in hold together better. place. Do not immerse the appliance in water 3. Remove the stuffing. or other liquid or place it under running water. 4. Place turkey on a carving board, breast side up, with the legs facing you. You’ll need HELPFUL HINTS your Cuisinart® Electric Knife and a large carving fork to hold the bird. Carving Blade: Cutting the legs and wings: The carving blade is very versatile. In addition 1. Hold the tip of one drumstick with your to slicing meats such as turkey, chicken, fingers and gently pull the leg away from salami, ham and roasts, it can also be used to the body of the turkey.