Presto 3820 User manual

Electric Knife
with comfort
grip handle

Instructions
Thisisa Listedappliance.Thefollowingimportantsafeguards
are recommended by most portable appliance manufacturers.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
To reduce the risk of personal injury or property damage when
using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should al-
ways be followed, including the following:
1. Read all instructions before using the electric knife.
2. To protect against the risk of electrical shock, never put the
power handle, cord or plug in water or other liquids. Do not
operate knife in water or under running water.
3. Closesupervisionisnecessarywhenanyapplianceisusedby
or near children.
4. Unplug from outlet when not in use, before putting on or
takingoffpartsandbeforecleaning.Disconnectwhenchang-
ing blades.
5. Avoid contact with moving parts.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug,
or in the event the appliance malfunctions, or is dropped or
damaged in any manner. Return the appliance to the Presto
Factory Service Department or to the nearest Presto Autho-
rized Service facility for examination, repair or electrical or
mechanical adjustment.
7. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by the
appliance manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock, or
injury.
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. Donotletcordhangoveredgeoftableorcounterortouchhot
surfaces, including the stove.
10. Blades are sharp. Handle carefully. Always handle blades
withhandawayfromcuttingedge.Alwaysstorebladeswith
cutting edge away from you.
11. Do not use the electric knife for other than intended use.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This product is for household use only.
Before initial use, and after each subsequent use, wash the knife blades
in warm sudsy water and dry thoroughly or wash in an automatic
dishwasher. Wipe the power handle with a damp cloth to clean. Never
immersethepowerhandleinwateroranyotherliquid.Bladesaresharp;
handle carefully.
How To Use
Alwayshandlebladesbytheplas-
tic guards, by the blunt edge of
theknifeorwiththeplasticsafety
sheathwheninsertingorremov-
ing them from the power handle
andduringcleaning(Fig.A).The
bladesareextremelysharp.Keep
fingers away from the cutting edge.
1.Assemble blades. Hold blades by the flat ends behind the
plastic guards and slide the rivet on one blade into the keyhole
slot on the other blade (Fig. B).
2.Insert blades into power handle. Be sure the knife is un-
plugged. Hold the blades by the plastic guards and insert them
into the power handle with the serrated edge facing the under-
sideofthepowerhandle.Slidethebladesintothepowerhandle
as far as they will go. Push slightly on each plastic guard
towards the power handle, to insure both blades are fully
engaged with the power handle. You will hear a click as each
blade is engaged with the power handle. Note: Blade tips may
not be even.
3.Plug cord into a 120 volt AC outlet. Be sure to remove the
plastic safety sheath. Press the ON-OFF switch and simply
guide the blades through the food. It is not necessary to use a
sawingmotion.Tostoptheblades,releasetheON-OFFbutton.
Note: Your Prestoelectric knife is designed to cut through
thick bread crusts, cheese, sausage and other meats and fish
with ease. If however, the knife is held incorrectly and one or
both of the blade release buttons is accidentally pushed during
operation,the bladeswilldisengage. Asaresult, theknifemay
stall or will not cut properly. Be sure to position your hand
behind the blade release buttons during operation.
Care and Cleaning
Be sure the knife is unplugged. To remove the blades, press the
bladereleasebuttonsonbothsidesofthepowerhandle,holdonto
the plastic guards and pull the blades away from the power
handle.
Plastic guards
Stainless steel
blades
On-Off switch
Blunt edge
Power handle
Plastic safety
sheath
Blade release
buttons
Plastic
guards
Fig. A
Blunt edge
Cutting edge
Flat ends Plastic guards Rivet
Keyhole
slot
Fig. B
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Separate the blades by sliding the rivet from the one blade out of
the keyhole slot of the other blade. Carefully wash the blades in
warm soapy water. Blades may also be washed in an automatic
dishwasher. Dry thoroughly and slide the plastic safety sheath
overtheblades.Wipethepowerhandlewithadampcloth.Never
immerse the power handle in water or any other liquid.
Helpful Hints
❖Carve on a wooden board, since metal or china may be
scratched by any knife.
❖Before carving cooked meats, allow meats to stand for 15
minutes after removal from oven to set juices. This makes for
easier and cleaner slicing.
❖Cutting through hard objects, such as bones or solidly frozen
foods, is not recommended as blades may become damaged.
❖Forbestresultswhencuttingthrough
thick crusts, such as bread machine
bread,hold theknife ataslightangle
whilecuttingthecrust(Fig.C).Once
youhavecutthroughthecrust,finish
slicingthebreadwiththeknifeblade
parallel with the bread.
❖Foraddedversatility,thebladesarereversible.For horizontal
slicing, such as when filleting fish, insert blades into power
handle with serrated edges facing up (opposite the ON-OFF
switch). Use your thumb to control the ON-OFF switch.
How To Filet Fish
CAUTION:Toprotectagainsttheriskofelectricalshock,never
operateelectricknifeinwater orunderrunningwaterandalways
make sure knife is dry while using.
1.Graspingthefish’shead,place theelectricknife bladedirectly
behindthegillsandbegincuttingdowntothebackbone.Donot
cut through the backbone.
2.Rotatethebladesslightlysotheyareparallelwiththebackbone
and continue to cut along the backbone until knife is about 1/2
inch from the tail.
3.Turnovertheslicedportionofthefishso theskinisagainstthe
cutting board. Use the electric knife to separate the fish flesh
from the skin.
4.Toremovetheribcagefromthefish,applydownwardpressure
to the ribs with your fingers and slowly guide electric knife
under the ribs to remove them. Use extreme caution when
removing rib cage.
5.Repeat procedure for filleting other side of fish.
Fig. C
Consumer Service Information
Ifyou have any questions regarding the operation of your Presto
appliance or need parts for your appliance, call our Consumer
Service Department weekdays 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (Central
Time) at 1-800-877-0441 or write:
NATIONALPRESTO INDUSTRIES, INC.
Consumer Service Department
3925 North Hastings Way, Eau Claire, WI 54703-3703
You may also email your inquiries to [email protected].
Inquirieswillbeansweredpromptly by telephone, letter, or email.
When writing, please include a phone number and a time when
you can be reached during weekdays if possible.
Any maintenance required for this product, other than normal
householdcareandcleaning,shouldbeperformedbyourFactory
Service Department or any Presto Authorized Service Station.
Be sure to indicate date of purchase and a description of defect
whensendinganappliance for repair. Sendappliancesforrepair
to:
CANTON SALESAND STORAGE COMPANY
Presto Factory Service Department
555 Matthews Dr., Canton, MS 39046-0529
Appliancesmayalsoberepairedat any PrestoAuthorizedService
Station. Check your yellow pages for Service Stations near you.
The Presto Factory Service Department and Presto Authorized
ServiceStations are equipped to service all PRESTOappliances
and supply genuine PRESTOparts. Genuine PRESTO
replacement parts are manufactured to the same exacting quality
standards as PRESTOappliances and are engineered
specifically to function properly with its appliances. Presto can
onlyguaranteethequalityand performance of genuine PRESTO
parts. “Look-alikes” might not be of the same quality or function
in the same manner. To ensure that you are buying genuine
PRESTOreplacement parts, look for the PRESTOtrademark.
This quality PRESTOappliance is designed and built to provide
many years of satisfactory performance under normal household
use. Presto pledges to the original owner that should there be any
defectsinmaterialor workmanship duringthefirsttwoyears after
purchase,wewillrepairorreplaceitatouroption.Ourpledgedoes
not apply to damage caused by shipping. To obtain service under
thewarranty,returnthisPRESTOappliance,shippingprepaid,to
the Presto Factory Service Department or to the nearest Presto
Authorized Service Station. When returning a product, please
include a description of the defect and indicate the date the
appliance was purchased.
We want you to obtain maximum enjoyment from using this
PRESTOappliance and ask that you read and follow the
instructionsenclosed.Failuretofollowinstructions,damagecaused
by improper replacement parts, abuse or misuse will void this
pledge.Thiswarrantygivesyou specific legal rights, and you may
alsohaveotherrightswhichvaryfromstatetostate.ThisisPresto’s
personal pledge to you and is being made in place of all other
express warranties.
NATIONAL PRESTO INDUSTRIES, INC.
Eau Claire, WI 54703-3703
2003 by National Presto Industries, Inc. 59-850.02
PRESTO Limited Warranty
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