User manual CUISINART CEK-40

[. . . ] To avoid the possibility of the knife being accidentally pulled off work area, which could result in damage to the knife or personal injury, do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter. To avoid damage to cord and possible fire or electrocution hazard, do not let cord contact hot surfaces, including a stove. Always store blades with cutting edge away from you. UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT PLEASE READ This package contains a Cuisinart® Electric Knife with the following parts: · Knife Handle · Carving Blade · Bread Blade · Butcher Block Wood Stand and · Instruction Booklet To avoid any injury to yourself or damage to the Cuisinart® Electric Knife, please follow these unpacking instructions: 1. Place the gift box containing your Cuisinart® Electric Knife on a flat, sturdy surface before unpacking. [. . . ] Push base toward the underside of butcher block and insert the tab on the bottom of the base into the slot on the edge of the block. Attach the blades by inserting the rivet on one blade into the keyhole of the other blade. Caution: The blades are very sharp; be careful when handling them. Blades should stay parallel to the cutting surface. Using your Cuisinart® Electric Knife: Assembling the Blades: 1. Lift and turn blade lock to a vertical position to remove blades from base. Before first use, separate the blades and wash them in hot, soapy water or the dishwasher. Achieve this by pushing the small tab on the side of the trigger button. (While looking at the underside of handle, push the tab on the left side to unlock. ) While holding the blades with the serrated edge away from you, insert blades until you hear a "click". The blades may not line up evenly when properly inserted. Caution: NEVER place your hand on top of the blade to support it while operating the knife as the blades are designed to move back and forth. Blade automatically stops when trigger is released. 4 CLEANING AND STORAGE 1. Squeeze the Blade Release Buttons on both sides of the handle and grasp the blades with the cutting edge away from you. Lift and turn blade lock positioning over blades and release to lock blades into position. Do not immerse the appliance in water or other liquid or place it under running water. Bread Blade: The bread blade glides through loaves for consistent, even slicing. Blade is intended for use on bread only. HOW TO CARVE A TURKEY Carving a large bird, especially in front of hungry guests, can be a daunting task-- the watering mouths, critical eyes, rumbling stomachs. With the Cuisinart® Electric Knife, a little guidance and some helpful hints. . . we hope to make this task a pleasurable experience. Preparation: 3. Pull the leg out further to expose the joint where the thigh connects and cut through joint with the knife to remove the leg. Tip: The key to carving the thighs, legs, and wings is to cut through the joints, and not through the bones. We do not recommend using your Cuisinart® Electric Knife on bones as it could cause damage to the knife or personal injury. HELPFUL HINTS Carving Blade: 1. Cover loosely with foil and let stand 15-30 minutes to let the juices set and the meat firm up. The turkey will be more moist, easier to carve, and the slices will hold together better. Place turkey on a carving board, breast side up, with the legs facing you. [. . . ] Hold the breast with the carving fork, and starting at the outer side of one breast, cut slices parallel to the ribcage, from the top of the breast downward. Tip: Angle the knife parallel to the ribcage, rather than digging into the meat. There are several ways to cut bread. Two of the most popular are to cut straight across, or in a herringbone pattern, which works only with rounded loaves of bread. Standard slices: 1. First, to cut the bread straight across, place the loaf on a carving board. [. . . ]