Parts and Features, Consumer Safety Information

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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

CONSUMER SAFETY INFORMATION

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.