Black & Decker EK30 User manual

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Intended use
Your Black & Decker Electric Knife has
been designed for cutting bread, meat,
vegetables and other food products. This
product is intended for household use
only.
Safety instructions
Warning! When using mains-powered
appliances, basic safety precautions,
including the following, should always be
followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock, personal injury and material damage.
XRead all of this manual carefully before
using the appliance.
XThe intended use is described in this
manual. The use of any accessory or
attachment or the performance of any
operation with this appliance other
than those recommended in this
instruction manual may present a risk
of personal injury.
XRetain this manual for future reference.
Using your appliance
XSwitch off the appliance before
changing accessories or approaching
parts which move when in use.
XMake sure that the appliance is
switched off before connecting to or
disconnecting from the power supply.
XAlways take care when using the
appliance.
XDo not use the appliance outdoors.
XDo not operate the appliance if your
hands are wet.
XDo not operate the appliance if you are
barefoot.
XDo not touch moving parts. Keep long
hair and loose clothing out of the way
of the moving parts.
XGuide the power supply cord neatly so
it does not hang over the edge of a
worktop and cannot be caught
accidentally or tripped over.
XNever pull the power supply cord to
disconnect the plug from the socket.
Keep the power supply cord away from
heat, oil and sharp edges.
XSwitch off and wait for the motor to
stop running before disconnecting the
appliance from the power supply.
XNever detach any part or accessory
whiletheapplianceis still connected to
the power supply. Always disconnect
the appliance from the power supply
first.
XIf the power supply cord is damaged
during use, disconnect the appliance
from the powersupply immediately.Do
not touch the power supply cord before
disconnecting from the power supply.
XDisconnect the appliance from the
power supply when not in use, before
fitting or removing parts and before
cleaning.
Safety of others
XDo not allow children or any person
unfamiliar with these instructions to
use the appliance.
XDo not allow children or animals to
come near the work area or to touch
the appliance or power supply cord.
Close supervision is necessary when
the appliance is used near children.
XThe appliance is not intended for use
by young or infirm persons without
supervision.
XChildren must be supervised to make
sure that they do not play with the
appliance.
After use
XSwitch off and remove the plug from
the socket before leaving the appliance
unattended and before changing,
cleaning or inspecting any parts of the
appliance.
XWhen not in use, the appliance should
be stored in a dry place. Children
should not have access to stored
appliances.
Inspection and repairs
XBefore use, check the appliance for
damaged or defective parts. Check for
breakage of parts, damage to switches
and any other conditions that may
affect its operation.
XDo not use the appliance if any part is
damaged or defective.

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XHave any damaged or defective parts
repaired or replaced by an authorised
repair agent.
XBefore use, check the power supply
cord for signs of damage, ageing and
wear.
XDo not use the appliance if the power
supply cord or mains plug is damaged
or defective.
XIf the power supply cord or mains plug
is damaged or defective it must be
repaired by an authorised repair agent
in order to avoid a hazard. Do not cut
the power supply cord and do not
attempt to repair it yourself.
XNever attempt to remove or replace
any parts other than those specified in
this manual.
Warning symbols
The following symbols are used in this
manual:
Denotes risk of personal
injury or damage to the
product in case of non-
observanceof the instructions
in this manual.
Denotes risk of electric shock.
Electrical safety
This tool is double insulated
in accordance with EN 60335;
therefore no earth wire is
required. Always check that
the power supply corresponds
to the voltage on the rating
plate.
To avoid the risk of electric
shock, do not immerse the
cord, plug or motor unit in
water or other liquid.
Features
This appliance includes some or all of the
following features:
1. On/off switch
2. Knife handle
3. Blade release button
4. Slots
5. Guard
6. Fine-tooth blade
7. Coarse-tooth blade
8. Blade sheath
9. Rivet
Assembly
Warning! Make sure that the appliance is
switched off and unplugged.
Interlocking the blades (fig. B and C)
The blades must be locked together
before they are inserted into the knife
handle.
XHold the ends of the blade shafts
behind the guard (5) and slip the rivet
(9) on the tip of the rear blade through
the hole in the other blade.
XSlide the rivet forward in the slot.
XBring the blades together making sure
that the tips remain locked.
XSlide the blade sheath (8), over the
assembled blades.
XOnly use the appliance with two
interlocked blades.
Inserting the blades into the handle
(fig. A)
Warning! Switch off the appliance before
changing accessories or approaching parts
which move in use
Warning! Do not plug in the appliance
before the blades are correctly inserted into
the knife handle.
XMake sure that the blades (6 or 7) are
correctly interlocked and the blade
sheath (8) is fitted over the blades.
XHold the assembled blades by the
guard (5).
XSlide the blade shafts into the slots (4)
in the knife handle (2). Make sure that
the blades click into place.
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Removing the blades from the handle
(fig. A)
XRemove the mains plug from the
socket.
XWhile holding the knife over the
worktop with one hand, grip the blades
by the guard (5) with the other hand.
XPush the blade release button (3). The
blades will be ejected from the handle.
XNever push the release button (3)
during use.
Use
Switching on and off (fig. A)
XMake sure that the cord is well away
from the blades.
XPress the on/off switch (1) to switch
the appliance on.
XReleasing the on/off switch (1) will
switch the appliance off.
Do not operate the appliance for more
than five minutes. After operating the
appliance continuously for this period of
time, let it cool for at least 10 minutes
before using it again.
Using the fine tooth blade
The fine tooth blade (6) can be used for
general cutting purposes.
XAlways place the food to be sliced on a
plastic or wooden cutting board. Never
use metal or ceramic cutting boards.
XAllow cooked meats to stand for 10 to
15 minutes before slicing. This allows
the juices to set and makes carving
easier and neater.
XDo not force the blade through the
food. A sawing action is not necessary.
XUse a carving fork to steady the meat.
This will help to carve straight slices.
XRemove any skewers before carving
meat or chicken. String can be left
around rolled meat.
XTo keep the blades sharp, do not cut
through bones, pips or stones.
Using the coarse tooth blade
XThe coarse tooth blade (7) can be used
for cutting frozen foods.
Cleaning and maintenance
Warning! Switch the appliance off and
unplug it before cleaning or maintenance.
Cleaning the blades
XRemove the blades from the knife
handle (2) and unlock the blade tips.
XWash the blades in hot soapy water.
Do not use scouring powder or
scouring pads. The blades can also be
cleaned in a dishwasher.
XThoroughly rinse and dry the blades.
XSlide the blade sleeve over the blades
XDo not attempt to sharpen the blades.
Cleaning the knife handle
Warning! Do not immerse the appliance,
the cord set or the plug in water or any other
liquid.
XRemove the blades from the knife
handle (2).
XWipe the knife handle (2) with a damp
cloth.
Mains plug replacement (U.K. &
Ireland only)
If a new mains plug needs to be fitted:
XSafely dispose of the old plug.
XConnect the brown lead to the live
terminal in the new plug.
XConnect the blue lead to the neutral
terminal.
Warning! No connection is to be made to
the earth terminal. Follow the fitting
instructions supplied with good quality
plugs. Recommended fuse: 5 A.
Protecting the environment
Separate collection. This
product must not be disposed
of with normal household
waste.
Should you find one day that your
appliance needs replacement, or if it is of
no further use to you, think of the
protection of the environment. Black &
Decker repair agents will accept old Black
& Decker tools and ensure that they are
disposed of in an environmentally safe
way.