EK 501 - Knife GRAEF - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL EK 501 GRAEF

EN Operating Instructions

Product description. 15

General aspects 16

Information on these operating instructions. 16

Intended use 16

Limitation of liability 17

Warning messages and symbols. 17

Safety. 18

Danger caused by electric current 18

Safety instructions for the electrical connections 18

General safety instructions 19

Requirements on the installation location 20

Unpacking the unit 20

Prior to first use 20

Basic cleaning 21

Initial operation and use 21

Assembling the pair of knife blades 21

Use of the electric knife 21

Cutting instructions 22

Cleaning and maintenance. 22

Cleaning the unit 22

After-sales service 23

Disposal 23

Disposal of the packaging 23

Disposal of the unit 23

Warranty. 24

Product overview

Product description

On/off switch
Blade eject button
Motor body
Blade slit
Finger protection
Knife blade for normal cutting material
Knife blade for frozen cutting material

General aspects

Dear Customer,

You have made a good choice by buying this professional electric knife. You have purchased a highly appreciated quality product. Thank you very much for buying our product. We wish you a lot pleasure with your new electric knife.

Information on these operating instructions

These operating instructions provide important information on putting into operation, safety, intended use and the care of the electric knife (hereinafter referred to as "unit").

The operating instructions shall have to be available at the unit at all times. The instructions have to be read and applied by every person who deals with

• Initial operation,
  Operation,
• Fault correction and/or
• Or is instructed to clean the unit.

Keep these operating instructions and pass them on to the next owner along with the unit. These operating instructions cannot take into consideration every conceivable use.

For further information or in case of problems which are not dealt with or not dealt with sufficiently in these instructions, please get in touch with Graef customer service or your specialist dealers.

Intended use

This unit is not intended for commercial use. Use the electric knife in closed-up rooms only.

Use the unit only for cutting of food. Another or any exceeding use shall not be considered intended. This unit is intended for use in a household.

The appliance can cause dangers, if is not used as intended.

• Use the unit exclusively as intended.
• Observe the procedures described in these operating instructions.

Claims of any kind caused by damage by unintended use shall be excluded. The risk shall be borne sole by the operator.

Limitation of liability

All technical information, data and notes on the installation, the operation and the care contained in these operating instructions correspond to the last status before printing, and are rendered under consideration of our previous experience and to the best of knowledge. No claims may be derived from the particulars, illustrations and descriptions in these instructions.

The manufacturer shall not assume any liability for damage caused by:

• Non-observation of the instructions
• unintended use
• incorrect repairs
• technical modifications

Use of unapproved spare parts.

Translations shall be carried out to the best of knowledge. We shall not assume any liability for translation mistakes. The original German text only shall be binding.

Warning messages and symbols

In these operating instructions, the following warning messages, signal words and symbols are used:

WARNING

This signal symbol / word indicates a hazard with average risk level which, if not prevented, may result in death or a severe injury.

VORSICHT

This signal symbol / word indicates a hazard with low risk level which, if not prevented, may results in slight to moderate injury.

HINWEIS

This signal work warns against potential material damage.

This symbol provides additional information on operation.

Safety

Danger caused by electric current

Mortal danger is caused by contact with energised cables or components!

Please observe the following safety instructions in order to prevent an exposure to electric current:

• Do not use the unit if the mains cable or plug are damaged.
• In this case, you should let the Graef Customer Service install a new connection cable before using the appliance again. This may be done also by an authorised specialist.
• Do not open the housing under any circumstances. If live connections are touched or the electrical and mechanical construction are modified, there is the danger of electric shock.
• Never touch live parts. This can cause an electric shock and may cause even death.

Safety instructions for the electrical connections

For safe and fault-free operation of the unit, the following requirements have to be met during the electrical connection:

• Before connecting the unit, compare the connecting data (voltage and frequency) on the type plate with those of your energy network.
• These details must correspond so that no damage occurs to the unit. In case of doubt ask your trained electrician.
• The socket has to be protected at least by a 10 amps circuit breaker.
• Make sure that the power cable is not damaged and is not laid across hot surfaces or sharp edges.
• The connecting cable must not be stretched tightly.
• The electric safety of the unit is ensured only when it is connected to a socket with protective conductor installed correctly. Operation on a socket without protective conductor is forbidden. If in doubt, let the house installation checked by a trained electrician. The manufacturer shall not assume responsibility for damage which has been caused by absent or interrupted protective conductor.

General safety instructions

This device conforms to the relevant safety regulations. For safe handling of this unit, please observe the following safety instructions:

• However, incorrect handling may lead to injury and damage.

• Before using this device for the first time, check it for visible outer damages on the housing, connection cable and plug. Do not operate a damaged unit.

• If the connection cable is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, the after-sales service or a similarly qualified person in order to prevent danger.
• Repairs may be carried out only by an expert or by Graef after-sales service. Incorrect repairs may cause considerable hazards for the user. In addition, any claim under guarantee is forfeited.
• Defective parts must be replaced by original spare parts only. It is only with these parts that the safety requirements are met.
• This unit must not be used by children.
• Keep the unit and its connection cable away from children.
• This unit may be used by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental abilities or deficiencies in experience and knowledge, if they are supervised or have been instructed in the safe use of the unit, and in addition understand the resulting dangers.
• Children must not play with this unit.
• The unit is not intended to be used with an external timer or a separate remove control.
• Always disconnect the connection cable by using plug; do not pull the connecting cable.
• Be careful not to let the power cord hang freely, this could cause the fall of the appliance.
• Packaging materials must not be used for playing. There is a danger of suffocation.
• In the absence of supervision and prior to assembly, disassembly or during cleaning, always disconnect the unit from the mains.

Requirements on the installation location

For safe and fault free operation of the unit, the following requirements of the installation location have to be met:

• The unit has to be placed on a solid, flat, horizontal, and non-slipping surface with a sufficient weight-carrying capacity.
• Make sure that the unit cannot topple over.
• Choose the location in such a way that children cannot reach the blade of the unit or the supply lines.
• Never use the appliance outdoors, and always keep it in a dry place.
• The unit is not designed for installation in a wall or a built-in cupboard.
• Do not set up the unit in a hot, wet or moist environment.
• The socket has to be easily accessible so that the power cable can be removed easily in case of emergency.

Unpacking the unit

When unpacking the unit, proceed as follows:

1. Remove the unit from the box.
2. Remove the packaging parts.
3. Remove any stickers on the unit (do not remove the type plate).

Prior to first use

VORSICHT

Danger of injury!

The very sharp blade can cause injuries.

• Proceed with utmost care when cleaning the blade.

Basic cleaning

Before using the unit for the first time, wash / rinse the bowls and blades in soapy water and dry thoroughly. All parts of the unit are dishwasher-safe. Wipe the motor unit with a moist cloth only; do not dip in water.

Initial operation and use

WARNING

Danger of injury!

The very sharp blade can cut off body parts. Your fingers and thumbs especially are at risk. Always get hold of the knife blade at the finger protection.

Assembling the pair of knife blades

1. Hold the knife blades next to each other.
2. Insert the metal pin of one blade into the slit of the other blade.

HINWEIS

The knife blades always consist of two blades each. Always use both blades.

1. Use the finger protection to hold both knife blades fitted 5, and carefully push the knife blades into the blade slit 5 until they are fit tightly.4

Use of the electric knife

1. Insert the plug into the socket.
2. Keep the on / off button 1 pressed.
3. Cut the requested cutting material.
4. After finishing the cutting process, release the on / off button 1.
5. Remove the power plug.
6. Press the blade eject button 2, and use the finger protection 5 to remove the knife blades 5. Place the knife blades in the protective cover.

To cut frozen food, use the knife blade with the softer jags

HINWEIS

The time running unit can't exceed 14 minute. Minimum 30 minutes rest time shall be maintained between two continuous cycles

Cutting instructions

1. Always place the food on a wooden or plastic chopping board.

2. Do not cut on porcelain, metal or tabletops as scratches may be caused.

3. Slide the blade through the food.

4. Do not turn the blades through the curring material.

5. In order to retain the knife sharpness, do not cut through bones, fruit stones, stones or other hard substances.

6. For best results when slicing meat and chicken meat, let the cooked meat to rest for 10 to 15 minutes before cutting to permit the juice to remove making cutting easier and cleaner.

7. When requested, string around the meat may be left around when cutting.

8. In order to stabilise the meat when cutting, use a carving fork.

9. Do not try to sharpen the blades.

10. When cutting food, such as bread, we recommend to apply a bit of oil (edible oil, margarine or similar) to the inside of the blade in order to reduce the friction.

Cleaning and maintenance

Danger of injury!

Inexpert cleaning may lead to injuries.

• Switch the unit off before cleaning and pull the power cord from the electric socket.

• Let the unit cool down before cleaning.

• Proceed with caution when cleaning the knife blades.

Cleaning the unit

1. Use a soft and moist cloth to clean the outer surfaces of the unit. Use a mild detergent in case of heavy soiling.
2. Clean the unit and knife blade directly after use.

HINWEIS

The unit is not suitable for dishwashers. Do not hold the unit into running water or immerse in water.

After-sales service

If your unit is defective, please contact your specialist dealer or the Graef customer service on [phone] or write an e-mail to [e-mail]

Disposal

Disposal of the packaging

The packaging protects the unit against transport damage. The packaging materials are selected according to the environmental compatibility and disposal-related aspects and can therefore be recycled. The return of packaging into the material cycle saves raw material and reduces the

waste volume. Dispos of the packaging material no longer needed at collection points for the "Green Dot" recycling system (in Germany).

If possible, keep the original packaging during the guarantee period of the unit in order to be able to pack the unit correctly in case of guarantee.

Disposal of the unit

At the end of its service life, this product cannot be disposed of in normal domestic waste. The symbol on the product and in the operating instructions point out to this fact. Reuse the materials according to their marking. With the reuse, recycling or other forms of recycling of old equipment, you make an important contribution to the protection of our environment. Please ask your municipal administration for the dis

posal point.

Warranty

For this product, we assume 24 months manufacturer warranty for defects, which are due to production or material defects. Your legal warranty claim in conformity with Section 439 et seq. of the German Civil Code (BGB) shall remain unaffected by this regulation. The guarantee does not cover any damage which is caused by incorrect handling or use as well as defects which only slightly influence the function or the value of the unit. We do not assume any liability for damage caused by lack of or insufficient maintenance. In this case, the warranty will become null and void as well. Moreover, transport damage provided we are not responsible shall be excluded from the claims under guarantee. Guarantee shall be ruled out for damage, the repair of which has not been carried out by us or one of our representations. In case of justified complaints, we shall repair the defective product or replace it by a product without defects at our discretion.

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