Presto Electric Knife User's Manual
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1. cut along the backbone until knife is about 2 inch from the tail 3 Turn over the sliced portion of the fish so the skin is against the cutting board Use the electric knife to separate the fish flesh from the skin 4 Toremove the rib cage from the fish apply downward pressure to the ribs with your fingers and slowly guide electric knife under the ribs to remove them Use extreme caution when removing rib cage 5 Repeat procedure for filleting other side of fish Consumer Service Information If you have any questions regarding the operation of your Presto appliance or need parts for your appliance call our Consumer Service Department weekdays 8 00 AM to 4 30 PM Central Time at 1 800 877 0441 or write NATIONAL PRESTO INDUSTRIES INC Consumer Service Department 3925 North Hastings Way Eau Claire WI 54703 3703 You may also email your inquiries to contact GoPresto com Inquiries will be answered promptly by telephone letter or email When writing please include a phone number and a time when you can be reached during weekdays if possible Any maintenance required for this product other than normal household care and cleaning should be performed by our Factory Service Department or any Presto Authorized Service Station Be sure to indicate date of purchase and a description of defect when sending an appliance for repair Send appliances for repair to CANTON SALES AND STORAGE COMPANY Presto Factory Service Departm2. PRESTO Electric Knife with comfort grip handle Instructions Thisisa Listed appliance The following important safeguards are recommended by most portable appliance manufacturers IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS To reduce the risk of personal injury or property damage when using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should al ways be followed including the following 1 Read all instructions before using the electric knife 2 To protect against the risk of electrical shock never put the power handle cord or plug in water or other liquids Do not operate knife in water or under running water 3 Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children 4 Unplug from outlet when not in use before putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning Disconnect when chang ing blades 5 Avoid contact with moving parts 6 Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or in the event the appliance malfunctions or is dropped or damaged in any manner Return the appliance to the Presto Factory Service Department or to the nearest Presto Autho rized Service facility for examination repair or electrical or mechanical adjustment 7 The use of attachments not recommended or sold by the appliance manufacturer may cause fire electric shock or injury 8 Do not use outdoors 9 Donotlet cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces including the stove 10 Blades are s
3. c safety sheath over the blades Wipe the power handle with a damp cloth Never immerse the power handle in water or any other liquid Helpful Hints Carve on a wooden board since metal or china may be scratched by any knife Before carving cooked meats allow meats to stand for 15 minutes after removal from oven to set juices This makes for easier and cleaner slicing Cutting through hard objects such as bones or solidly frozen foods is not recommended as blades may become damaged For best results when cutting through thick crusts such as bread machine bread hold the knife at a slight angle while cutting the crust Fig C Once you have cut through the crust finish slicing the bread with the knife blade parallel with the bread For added versatility the blades are reversible For horizontal slicing such as when filleting fish insert blades into power handle with serrated edges facing up opposite the ON OFF switch Use your thumb to control the ON OFF switch How To Filet Fish CAUTION To protect against the risk of electrical shock never operate electric knife in water or under running water and always make sure knife is dry while using 1 Grasping the fish s head place the electric knife blade directly behind the gills and begin cutting down to the backbone Do not cut through the backbone 2 Rotate the blades slightly so they are parallel with the backbone and continue to
4. e was purchased We want you to obtain maximum enjoyment from using this PRESTO appliance and ask that you read and follow the instructions enclosed Failure to follow instructions damage caused by improper replacement parts abuse or misuse will void this pledge This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state This is Presto s personal pledge to you and is being made in place of all other express warranties NATIONAL PRESTO INDUSTRIES INC Eau Claire WI 54703 3703 2003 by National Presto Industries Inc 59 850 02
5. ent 555 Matthews Dr Canton MS 39046 0529 Appliances may also be repaired at any Presto Authorized Service Station Check your yellow pages for Service Stations near you The Presto Factory Service Department and Presto Authorized Service Stations are equipped to service all PRESTO appliances and supply genuine PRESTO parts Genuine PRESTO replacement parts are manufactured to the same exacting quality standards as PRESTO appliances and are engineered specifically to function properly with its appliances Presto can only guarantee the quality and performance of genuine PRESTO parts Look alikes might not be of the same quality or function in the same manner To ensure that you are buying genuine PRESTO replacement parts look for the PRESTO trademark PRESTO Limited Warranty This quality PRESTO appliance is designed and built to provide many years of satisfactory performance under normal household use Presto pledges to the original owner that should there be any defects in material or workmanship during the first two years after purchase we will repair or replace it at our option Our pledge does not apply to damage caused by shipping To obtain service under the warranty return this PRESTO appliance shipping prepaid to the Presto Factory Service Department or to the nearest Presto Authorized Service Station When returning a product please include a description of the defect and indicate the date the applianc
6. facing the under side of the power handle Slide the blades into the power handle as far as they will go Push slightly on each plastic guard towards the power handle to insure both blades are fully engaged with the power handle You will hear a click as each blade is engaged with the power handle Note Blade tips may not be even 3 Plug cord into a 120 volt AC outlet Be sure to remove the plastic safety sheath Press the ON OFF switch and simply guide the blades through the food It is not necessary to use a sawing motion To stop the blades release the ON OFF button Note Your Presto electric knife is designed to cut through thick bread crusts cheese sausage and other meats and fish with ease If however the knife is held incorrectly and one or both of the blade release buttons is accidentally pushed during operation the blades will disengage As a result the knife may stall or will not cut properly Be sure to position your hand behind the blade release buttons during operation Care and Cleaning Be sure the knife is unplugged To remove the blades press the blade release buttons on both sides of the power handle hold onto the plastic guards and pull the blades away from the power handle Separate the blades by sliding the rivet from the one blade out of the keyhole slot of the other blade Carefully wash the blades in warm soapy water Blades may also be washed in an automatic dishwasher Dry thoroughly and slide the plasti
7. harp Handle carefully Always handle blades with hand away from cutting edge Always store blades with cutting edge away from you 11 Do not use the electric knife for other than intended use SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This product is for household use only Before initial use and after each subsequent use wash the knife blades in warm sudsy water and dry thoroughly or wash in an automatic dishwasher Wipe the power handle with a damp cloth to clean Never immerse the power handle in water or any other liquid Blades are sharp handle carefully Power handle Plastic guards Stainless steel blades Blunt edge On Off switch Blade release gt i buttons Plastic safety A sheath How To Use Always handle blades by the plas tic guards by the blunt edge of the knife or with the plastic safety sheath when inserting or remov sic ing them from the power handle guards and during cleaning Fig A The blades are extremely sharp Keep fingers away from the cutting edge 1 Assemble blades Hold blades by the flat ends behind the plastic guards and slide the rivet on one blade into the keyhole slot on the other blade Fig B Fig A Blunt edge Cutting edge Flat ends Plastic guards Rivet Keyhole slot 2 Insert blades into power handle Be sure the knife is un plugged Hold the blades by the plastic guards and insert them into the power handle with the serrated edge
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