Hamilton Beach 74311 User Guide - Page 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/Proctor-Silex, Inc. See "Customer Service" for more information. • Always clean blades between cuttings of different food items to avoid cross contamination of foods. 5