Cookworks EK-121 Manual

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2 Blade Electric Knife
Model No. EK-121
Care & Instruction Manual
For household and indoor use only
Please read these instructions before use and retain for
future reference

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ELECTRICAL SAFETY
You should only plug the appliance into a 220V‐240V AC,
50Hz supply. Connecting it to other power sources may
damage the appliance and will invalidate the guarantee.
Switch off and unplug when not in use and before
assembling, disassembling or cleaning the appliance.
This appliance shall not be used by children Keep the
appliance and its cord out of reach of children.
This appliance can be used by persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of
experience and knowledge if they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance
in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
Children shall not play with the appliance.
Keep motor housing, cable, and plug dry and away from
areas where it is likely to get splashed. Never immerse in
water.
Do not pull on the cable to disconnect from the mains
supply.
Do not operate the appliance if damaged or after it
malfunctions. In the event the supply cord is damaged, in
order to avoid a hazard it must only be replaced by a
qualified service engineer, with a suitably approved part.
This appliance must be positioned so that the plug is
accessible and the plug socket is within easy reach of the
power cord.
Do not cover or block the ventilation holes.

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WARNING!
This appliance is intended exclusively for use in domestic
households. It is not suitable for commercial use.
Handle with care any knife can be dangerous if misused.
The knife blades are sharp, take care when fitting, ejecting
the blades and cleaning.
Only use with the parts supplied and for the intended
purpose of slicing food stuffs. This appliance can cause
personal injury if misused.
Allow the motor housing it to cool fully before storing.
Do not use the same knife or chopping board when
preparing raw meat, fish, cooked meat or vegetables
without washing between uses.
Do not try to slice bones, hard seeds or stones or food in
wrappers.
Parts
1. Blades (two pairs)
2. Blade grips
3. Eject button
4. On / Off switch
5. Handle
6. Power cord
7. Motor housing

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TO USE
1. Clean the blades thoroughly before first use.
2. Select the blades suitable for the item to be sliced. The
serration is indicated by the colour of the grip and is also
engraved on the blade shaft e.g.
Black grip –coarse serration
Grey grip –fine serration
3. Ensure that the rivet and the keyhole
slot are interlocked (fig.1).
4. Taking care not to touch the serrated
part of the knife, hold the blades by the
grips and insert into the slots in the
body of the motor housing (fig.2), a
click will be heard when the blades are
engaged.
5. Fully unwind the electric knife cable
and plug in.
6. Place the food to be cut on a suitable
surface.
7. Holding the electric knife by the handle
(fig.3), place the blades onto the food
with the serrated edges downward.
8. Press and hold the ON/OFF switch and
the blades will start to cut. Do not use
excessive force when slicing food.
Apply a light downward pressure and
let the blades do the work.
9. Use the knife for a
maximum of 3
minutes. If further
use is required, wait
10 minutes before
restarting the knife.
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TO USE (continued)
10. To switch off, release the ON /OFF switch and allow the
blade to come to a complete stop.
11. After use, unplug from the mains supply.
12. Detach and clean the blades –see cleaning section.
13. Place motor housing and blades out of the reach of
children.
SLICING HINTS
The fine serrated blades are suitable for slicing foods such
as cooked meat, bread, sandwiches, cakes and some fruit
and vegetable.
The coarse serrated blades maybe used cut partially thawed
or lightly frozen food.
Always place food to be sliced on wooden or plastic cutting
boards. Do not slice food on glass, metal or bench tops as
scratching may occur.
To maintain blade sharpness, do not try to cut through
bones, fruit stones, frozen food or other hard substances.
For best results when carving meat and poultry, allow
cooked meat to stand for at least 10 minutes before slicing.
This allows the juices to set and make carving easier and
neater.
Before carving meat or chicken, remove any skewers. If
desired, string may be left around the meat while carving.
A carving fork is recommended to use for steadying the
meat and assists in carving during slicing.
Do not attempt to sharpen blades.

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CLEANING
Clean the knife thoroughly after every use.
Switch off and unplug the electric knife.
Holding the blades by the grips (fig.4)
and taking care not to touch the
serrated edges, press the eject button
and remove the blades from the motor
housing.
The blades may be washed in hot water
with a little washing up liquid. Rinse
and wipe dry, taking care not to handle
the blades. Not suitable for
dishwashers.
Wipe the outside of the motor housing with a damp cloth,
do not use detergent or abrasives as these may scratch the
surface.
Never immerse the motor housing, cable or plug in water.
Replace the blade cover, and always ensure knife is clean
and dry before storing.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Cookworks Electric Knife
Model
EK121
Cat No
7558177
Rated Voltage & Frequency
220 - 240V AC 50/60 Hz
Rated Power Input
120W
Maximum work time
3 minutes
Class rating
II (double insulated)
BS 1362 fuse
3A
Product dimensions (external)
436 x 59 x 106 mm
Product weight (net)
0.74 kg approx.
RECYCLING ELECTRICAL PRODUCTS
You should now recycle your waste electrical goods and
in doing so help the environment.
This symbol means an electrical product should not be
disposed of with normal household waste. Please
ensure it is taken to a suitable facility for disposal when
finished with.
Visit www.recycle-more.co.uk, click on “bank locator”
and enter your postcode to find your nearest recycling
site.

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PLUG / WIRING ADVICE
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with
the following UK electrical code: BLUE = NEUTRAL
BROWN = LIVE
Non-rewireable plug
This appliance may be fitted with a “non‐rewireable” plug. If
you need to change the fuse in a “non‐rewireable” plug, the
fuse cover must be refitted. If the fuse cover is lost or
damaged, the appliance must not be used.
Rewireable plug
The colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance
may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the
terminals in a rewireable plug. Rewireable plugs should only
be replaced by a suitably competent person. If in doubt,
consult a qualified electrician.
The BLUE wire must be connected
to the terminal marked with the
letter N
The BROWN wire must be
connected to the terminal marked
with the letter L
Produced in China for and
imported by
Argos Limited,
489-499 Avebury Boulevard,
Milton Keynes, MK9 2NW
www.argos.co.uk/cookworks
Tel: [phone]

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