User manual BREVILLE BEK5

[. . . ] We at Breville are very safety conscious. We design and manufacture consumer products with the safety of you, our valued customer foremost in mind. In addition, we ask that you exercise a degree of care when using any electrical appliance and adhere to the following precautions: · This appliance is for household use only. Do not use this appliance for anything other than its intended use. [. . . ] Interlock the blades together before inserting into the appliance. To assemble blades, hold the shaft ends below the Safety Guards and slip the rivet on the tip of the other blade (see fig 1). Move blades together ensuring tips remain together. Insert the plug into a 230/240v power outlet and switch on. Ensure the cord is clear from the blades. 5. Fig 1 Always ensure blades are fully locked into position before operating. NOTE! Always use both blades when operating the Ezy Carve. 4. Holding the knife with one hand, depress both the top and bottom ON/OFF controls to activate the knife. The unit will not operate unless both controls are depressed at the same time (see fig 3). Releasing either of the ON/OFF controls will automatically stop the knife. 2. Hold assembled blades by the Safety Guards and insert and slide blades into the blade slot pushing until both blades are locked into position. You will hear a `click' sound (see fig 2). 1. Fig 3 3 4 OPERATING YOUR BREVILLE EZY CARVE (CONTINUED) AVOID CONTACT WITH MOVING PARTS. KEEP HANDS, HAIR, CLOTHING AND OTHER UTENSILS AWAY FROM MOVING BLADES DURING OPERATING TO PREVENT PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR DAMAGE TO THE KNIFE. When slicing is completed, turn the power off at the power outlet and remove the plug. Depress and hold both the Blade Release Buttons on either side of the unit at the same time holding the blades by the Safety Guards. Ensure the cutting edge of the blades face downwards. To remove blades pull the blades firmly out of the slots (see fig 4). WE RECOMMEND USING THE SAFETY GUARDS AT ALL TIMES PROVIDED WHEN HANDLING THE BLADES. DO NOT FIT OR REMOVE THE BLADES WHILST THE KNIFE IS CONNECTED TO THE POWER OUTLET. DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO OPERATE THE APPLIANCE WITHOUT SUPERVISION. CARE AND CLEANING ENSURE THE POWER OUTLET IS SWITCHED OFF AND THE PLUG REMOVED BEFORE REMOVING THE BLADES AND/OR CLEANING. · Depress the Blade Release Buttons and hold the blades by the Safety Guards. [. . . ] · For best results when carving meat and poultry allow cooked meat to stand for 10-15 minutes before slicing. This allows the juices to set and makes carving easier and neater. · Before carving meat or chicken, remove any skewers. If desired, string may be left around the meat whilst carving. [. . . ]