User manual RUSSELL HOBBS CARVING KNIFE

[. . . ] 6 The blades are extremely sharp, don't leave them lying around where they may be touched accidentally by you or anyone else. 2 7 After use, clean the blades, replace them in their protective sleeve, and store them out of reach of children. 8 Unplug the knife before attaching or removing blades and before cleaning. 9 Don't use the other hand to steady the food being cut. [. . . ] 6 Keep the protective sleeve on the blades. 8 Insert the free ends of the blades into the slot on the front of the handle and push gently until they click into place. 9 Lay the knife down on or near the cutting board. 10 Remove the protective sleeve from the blades. 12 Steady the food with the carving fork. 13 Hold the knife by the handle, with your forefinger on the safety lock/switch. 14 The safety lock is there to prevent accidental operation. 15 The switch is spring-loaded, the knife will operate only while it is pressed in. 4 cutting 16 Squeeze the safety lock to unlock the switch. 17 Slide the switch towards the handle, to start the blades. 19 Use a carving fork to steady the food being cut ­ don't use your other hand. 20 Don't try to reposition the food while you're holding the knife. 21 If you have to reposition the food, release the switch, set the knife down, move the food, steady it with the carving fork ­ then pick up the knife and start again. 22 When you finish, or if you need to stop cutting to do anything else, release the switch, set the knife down, and unplug it. 23 Don't run the motor for more than 7 minutes, or it may overheat. After 7 minutes, switch off for at least 5 minutes, to let the motor cool. 5 removing the blades 24 Release the switch, set the knife down, and unplug it. 25 Hold the handle of the knife, and press the blade release button 5. 26 Keep your fingers away from the edges of the blades. 27 Hold the blades by the finger grips and gently pull them out of the slot. cleaning the blades 28 One of the blades has a "keyhole" slot, the other is fitted with a rivet. To separate the blades, slide the rivet along the slot to the large hole. 29 Wash the blades in hot soapy water, rinse, dry thoroughly, then rejoin them and replace them in their protective sleeve. 30 The blades are very sharp, don't leave them where they may be touched accidentally by you or anyone else. 31 The blades are dishwasher safe. cleaning the handle 32 Wipe the handle with a soft cloth dampened with a small amount of proprietary disinfectant. [. . . ] It's on the rating plate (usually underneath the product). The product isn't user-serviceable. If it's not working, read the instructions, check the plug fuse and main fuse/circuit breaker. If it's still not working, consult your retailer. [. . . ]