Use and Care Guide

5
How To Clean and Store
WARNING
To reduce risk of personal injury, always
disconnect cord from electric outlet before inserting,
removing or cleaning blades. Blades are sharp; handle
carefully.
1. Unplug cord from electric outlet.
2. Firmly pull back blade release button. Grasp plastic
guard, with hand away from cutting edge, and carefully
pull until blades release.
3. Carefully separate blades by sliding apart to disengage
rivet from keyhole.
4. Wash blades in hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry
thoroughly.
5. After washing and drying, immediately place blades into
the protective sleeve for storage.
6. To clean motor housing and cord, wipe with a damp cloth
and then dry thoroughly.
Hints For Best Results
Move knife through the food. Do not use a back and
forth sawing motion.
Let meats stand about 15 minutes after cooking and
before slicing.
Slice down to and around bone. Do not attempt to slice
through bone.
Do not cut through frozen foods.
Do not attempt to sharpen the serrated blades at home.
Replacement blades may be purchased from Hamilton
Beach Brands, Inc. See “Customer Service” for more
information.
Always clean blades between cuttings of different food
items to avoid cross contamination of foods.