Russell hobbs Rhek600 Installation instructions manual

RHEK600_IB_FA_270617

Part no. T22-9000715

2 YEAR WARRANTY

ELITE CARVE

ELECTRIC KNIFE

RHEK600

INSTRUCTIONS & WARRANTY

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using this appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the

following:

Read all instructions before, and follow whilst using this appliance.

1. To protect against electrical hazards, do not immerse cord, plugs or appliance in water or

other liquid.

2. Do not use this appliance near bathtubs, showers, basins or other vessels

containing water.

3. Do not operate the knife in water or under running water.

4. Do not use outdoors.

5. Do not let the cord hang over the edge of a table or counter top.

6. Do not let the cord come in contact with hot surfaces, including stoves.

7. Carefully route the power cord to avoid damage from the knife blades while cutting.

8. Always store blades with cutting edge away from you.

9. 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.

10. This appliance is NOT a toy. Children should be supervised to ensure they do NOT play

with this appliance.

11. Always follow the instructions when using this appliance.

12. There are no user serviceable parts. If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by

the manufacturer or similarly qualied person in order to avoid hazard.

13. Do not operate this appliance with a damaged cord/plug or after the appliance has

malfunctioned, or been dropped or damaged in any manner. Contact Customer Service for

examination, adjustment, repair or replacement.

14. Unplug from wall outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts and before

cleaning.

15. Unplug when changing blades.

16. CAUTION: Blades are sharp. Handle carefully. Always handle blades with hand away from

cutting edge. Avoid contacting moving parts.

17. To disconnect, turn off the wall power outlet then grasp the plug and remove from wall

power socket. Never pull by the cord.

18. Do not use accessories or attachments other than those supplied as specically for use

with the electric knife.

19. Do not use the electric knife for any purpose other than that described in these

instructions.

20. Misuse may cause injury.

21. For added safety, electrical appliances should be connected to a power outlet that is

protected by a residual current device (RCD), also often referred to as a ‘Safety Switch’.

Your switchboard may already incorporate an RCD. If unsure, call an electrician for

verication and tting if necessary.

This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as:

• Staff kitchen areas in shops, ofces and other working environments;

• Farm houses;

• By clients in hotels, motels, and other residential type environments;

• Bed & breakfast type environments.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Congratulations on the purchase of your new Russell Hobbs Elite Carve Electric Knife. Each

unit is manufactured to ensure safety and reliability. Before using the Electric Knife for the rst

time, please read this instruction booklet carefully and keep it for future reference. Pass it on if

you pass on the product.

When using this appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed.

1. Slicing blades

2. Grip tabs

3. Soft-grip handle

4. Knife base

5. Blade release button

6. Operating trigger (ON/OFF)

7. Safety lock pin

8. Knife stand

9. Storage Case

10. Carving Fork

BEFORE FIRST USE

• Remove all packing material, any stickers, and the plastic band around the power plug.

• Remove and save instruction booklet.

• All parts of the electric knife need to be thoroughly cleaned before being used for the rst

time (see ‘Care and Maintenance’).

HOW TO USE

NOTE:

• When the safety lock pin is in the Lock position , the operating trigger cannot be pressed

inward, and the knife will not operate, even when plugged in.

• Use the carving fork to hold the food.

• Use an even downward motion and don’t saw at the food. The blades are designed to

automatically slide back and forth for cutting. Let them do the work for you.

CAUTION:

• Make sure the knife is unplugged and the safety lock pin is in the Lock position before

inserting or removing blades.

• Never place your hands close to or over the blade to support it while operating the knife.

Slip the rivet at the top of one

blade into the keyhole slot on

the other.

With the serrated edges

down, press the right side of

the safety lock pin so that it

extends towards Unlock .

Holding the grip tabs, with

the serrated blades edges

down and away from you,

slide blades into the knife

base slots until both blades

click into place.

Squeeze the operating

trigger to turn the unit on.

Guide the knife blades down

through the food.

Plug power cord into outlet.

HOW TO REMOVE THE BLADES

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

CAUTION:

Electrical Shock Hazard: Do not immerse the electric knife handle or cord in water or other

liquid.

Note: To avoid damaging the electric knife, do not use abrasive cleaners or scouring pads.

With the serrated edges

down, press the left side of

the safety lock pin so that it

extends towards Lock .

Make sure safety lock pin is

in Lock position, knife is

unplugged, and blades are

removed.

Grip the blades by the

grip tabs and pull away from

the knife handle.

Unplug power cord.

Wash blades, carving fork,

and storage case with hot

water and dish soap or in the

dishwasher (top rack only).

Press the blade release

button on the knife handle,

located just behind the

grip tabs on the blades.

Clean knife handle and cord

with a damp cloth or sponge.

Spectrum Brands Australia Pty Ltd

Locked Bag 3004 Braeside

Victoria 3195 Australia

Customer Service in Australia

TollFree: 1800 623 118

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.spectrumbrands.com.au

Spectrum Brands New Zealand Ltd

PO Box 9817 Newmarket

Auckland 1149 New Zealand

Customer Service in New Zealand

TollFree: 0800 736 776

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.spectrumbrands.co.nz

Spectrum Brands Australia Pty Ltd and Spectrum Brands New Zealand Ltd

Warranty Against Defects

In this warranty:

Australian Consumer Law means the Australian consumer law set out in Schedule 2 to the

Competition and Consumer Act 2010;

CGA means the New Zealand Consumer Guarantees Act 1993;

Goods means the product or equipment which was accompanied by this warranty and

purchased in Australia or New Zealand, as the case may be;

Manufacturer, We or us means:

1. for Goods purchased in Australia, Spectrum Brands Australia Pty Ltd ABN, 78 007 070 573;

2. for Goods purchased in New Zealand, Spectrum Brands New Zealand Ltd, as the case

may be, contact details as set out at the end of this warranty;

Supplier means the authorised distributor or retailer of the Goods that sold you the Goods in

Australia or in New Zealand; and

You means you, the original end-user purchaser of the Goods.

1. Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer

Law, or the CGA. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and

compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled

to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the

failure does not amount to a major failure.

2. The benefits provided by this Warranty are in addition to all other rights and remedies in

respect of the Goods which the consumer has under either the Australian Consumer Law

or the CGA. The original purchaser of the Goods is provided with the following Warranty

subject to the Warranty Conditions:

3. We warrant the Goods for all parts defective in workmanship or materials for a period of 2

years (Warranty Period) from the date of purchase.

If the Goods prove defective within the Warranty Period by reason of improper workmanship

or material, we may, at our own discretion, repair or replace the Goods without charge.

Warranty Conditions

4. The Goods must be used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. This

Warranty does not apply should the defect in or failure of the Goods be attributable

to misuse, abuse, accident or non-observance of manufacturer’s instructions on the

part of the user. As far as the law permits, the manufacturer does not accept liability

for any direct or consequential loss, damage or other expense caused by or arising

out of any failure to use the Goods in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

5. Exhaustible components (such as batteries, filters and brushes) of the Goods are

included under this Warranty only where there is a defect in workmanship or materials

used.

6. The warranty granted under clause 3 is limited to repair or replacement only.

7. Any parts of the Goods replaced during repairs or any product replaced remain the

property of the manufacturer. In the event of the Goods being replaced during the

Warranty Period, the warranty on the replacement Goods will expire on the same

date as for the Warranty Period on the original Goods which are replaced.

8. In order to claim under the warranty granted under clause 3 you must:

(a) Retain this warranty with your receipt/proof of purchase; and

(b) Return the Goods to us at the relevant address or to the Supplier by prepaid

freight within the Warranty Period accompanied with (i) the legible and unmodified

original proof of purchase, which clearly indicates the name and address of the

Supplier, the date and place of purchase, the product name or other product serial

number and (ii) this warranty.

9. This warranty is immediately void if:

(a) Any serial number or appliance plate is removed or defaced;

(b) The Goods have been serviced or otherwise repaired by a person not authorised

to do so by us or where non approved replaced parts are used.

10. The Goods are designed for domestic use only. The Goods must be connected to the

electrical voltage requirements as specified in the ratings label located on the Goods.

11. This warranty does not cover the cost of claiming under the warranty or transport

of the Goods to and from the Supplier or us.

12. This warranty is only valid and enforceable in Australia against Spectrum Brands

Australia Pty Ltd and in New Zealand against Spectrum Brands New Zealand Ltd.

If you live in Australia please visit: www.spectrumbrands.com.au/warranty

If you live in New Zealand Please visit: www.spectrumbrands.co.nz/warranty

Registration of your warranty is not compulsory, it gives us a record of your purchase

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and news; Information on special price offers and promotions.

Any questions? Please contact Customer Service for advice.