Kenwood KN450, KN400 manual safety, to use the slicing knife, cleaning, before plugging in, hint

safety

●Always switch off and unplug before inserting or removing the blades and before cleaning.

●The blades are sharp, handle with care. Hold the blades by their handles away from the cutting edge, both when handling and cleaning.

●During slicing keep hands etc and utensils well away from the cutting blades.

●Do not use if there is any visible damage to the appliance.

●Never use an unauthorised attachment.

●Never leave the appliance unattended when connected to the power supply.

●Never use a damaged appliance. Get it checked or repaired: see ‘service’.

●Don’t let excess cord hang over the edge of a table or worktop or touch hot surfaces.

●Never misuse your slicing knife and only use it for its intended domestic use.

●Never let the power unit, cord or plug get wet.

●Never exert excessive force when slicing food.

●Only use the freezer blades (larger teeth) supplied with the KN450 to slice frozen food.

●Never attempt to slice bones, food containing stones or seeds, food in wrappers such as aluminium foil or plastic film, or other hard food.

●Don’t use the same blades on raw and cooked meat without washing them thoroughly first.

●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 have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of

the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

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

●Only use the appliance for its intended domestic use. Kenwood will not accept any liability if the appliance is subject to improper use, or failure to comply with these instructions.

before plugging in

●Make sure your electricity supply is the same as the one shown on the underside of your appliance.

Important – UK only

●The wires in the cord are coloured as follows:

Blue = Neutral, Brown = Live.

●The appliance must be protected by a 3A approved (BS1362) fuse.

Note:

●For non-rewireable plugs the fuse cover MUST be refitted when replacing the fuse. If the fuse cover is lost then the plug must not be used until a replacement can be obtained. The correct fuse cover is identified by colour and a replacement may be obtained from your Kenwood Authorised Repairer (see Service).

●If a non-rewireable plug is cut off it must be DESTROYED IMMEDIATELY. An electric shock hazard may arise if an unwanted non-rewireable pug is inadvertently inserted into a 13A socket outlet.

●This appliance complies with European Economic Community Directive 89/336/EEC

before using for the first time

1Remove all packaging including the plastic blade cover from the blades. The blade cover should be retained and refitted when not in use.

2Wash the parts: see ‘cleaning’.

key

knife body blade handles finger grips interlocking blades blade cover eject button operating button

to use the slicing knife

Your knife is suitable for slicing a variety of foods including cooked meat, cooked poultry, bread, cakes, sandwiches, fruit and vegetables.

Frozen Food KN450 only - Your knife includes freezer blades (larger teeth) for use with some frozen foods. They are suitable for cutting partially thawed or lightly frozen food but not solid deep frozen food.

1Make sure the slicing knife is disconnected from the power supply.

2Hold the blades by their handles

and interlock together . With the cutting edge facing downwards insert the blades into the knife body and push into place .

3Plug the knife into the power supply.

4With the food on a suitable cutting surface, place the blades onto the food. Operate the cutting blades by pressing the operating button. (Releasing the button stops the cutting blades.) Allow the knife to cut through the food.

●Use the knife by holding it in place, do not use a cutting motion. The knife will cut automatically as

required either vertically or at an angle.

When using the slicing knife the blades should always be directed away from the operator.

5After use, release the operating button then unplug from the power supply.

6Press the eject button and withdraw the blades from the knife body.

hint

●When slicing poultry, cut almost to the bone but go no further, then separate the meat from the bone manually.

●The high quality hardened blades do not require sharpening.

cleaning

●Always switch off and unplug before removing the blades and cleaning.

●Never let the power unit, cord or plug get wet.

●Handle the blades with care - they are extremely sharp.

power unit

●Wipe with a damp cloth, then dry. slicing blades

●Separate the blades. Wash by hand, then dry thoroughly.

●After use replace the plastic blade cover over the blades.