salton SEK01 Electric Carving Knife Instruction Manual
- June 4, 2024
- salton
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SEK01 Electric Carving Knife
Instruction Manual
MODEL NO. SEK01
SALTON ELECTRIC CARVING KNIFE
Congratulations on purchasing your Salton Electric Carving Knife. Each unit is manufactured to ensure safety and reliability. Before using this appliance for the first time, please read the instruction manual carefully and keep it for future reference.
FEATURES OF THE SEK01 SALTON ELECTRIC CARVING KNIFE
- 95W
- Dishwasher safe, 304 stainless-steel blades
- User friendly ergonomic handle
- Fingertip control buttons for maximum control
- Blade release button
- Present carved dishes and platters effortlessly, every time!
- For domestic use only
- 1-year warranty
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using any electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be
followed including the following:
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Please read the instructions carefully before using any appliance.
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Always ensure that the voltage on the rating label corresponds to the main voltage in your home.
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Incorrect operation and improper use can damage the appliance and cause injury to the user.
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The appliance is intended for household use only. Commercial use invalids the warranty, and the supplier cannot be held responsible for injury or damage caused when using the appliance for any other purpose than that intended.
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Avoid any contact with moving parts.
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Close supervision is required when any appliance is used near or by children or invalids.
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Check the power cord and plug regularly for any damage. If the cord or the plug is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or a qualified person to avoid an electrical hazard.
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Do not use the appliance if it has been dropped or damaged in any way. In case of damage, take the unit in for examination and/or repair by an authorized service agent.
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To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not immerse or expose the motor assembly, plug, or power cord to water or any other liquid.
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Never immerse the unit in water or any other liquid for cleaning purposes.
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Remove the plug from the socket by gripping the plug. Do not pull on the cord to disconnect the appliance from the mains. Always unplug the unit when not in use, before
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The use of accessory attachments that are not recommended or supplied by the manufacturer may result in injuries, fire or electric shock.
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A short cord is provided to reduce the hazards resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
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Do not let the cord hang over the edge of a table or counter. Ensure that the cord is not in a position where it can be pulled on inadvertently.
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Do not allow the cord to touch hot surfaces and do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven.
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Do not use the appliance on a gas or electric cooking top or over or near an open flame.
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Use of an extension cord with this appliance is not recommended. However, if it is necessary to use an extension lead, ensure that the lead is suited to the power consumption of the appliance to avoid overheating of the extension cord, appliance or plug point. Do not place the extension cord in a position where it can be pulled on by children or animals or tripped over.
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This appliance is not suitable for outdoor use. Do not use this appliance for anything other than its intended use.
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DO NOT carry the appliance by the power cord.
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Do not leave the appliance unattended during use. Always unplug the unit when not in use or before cleaning.
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Do not place the unit on a hot surface.
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Ensure that the switch is in the “Off” position after each use.
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The manufacturer does not accept responsibility for any damage or injury caused by improper or incorrect use, or for repairs carried out by unauthorized personnel.
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In case of technical problems, switch off the appliance and do not attempt to repair it yourself. Return the appliance to an authorized service facility for examination, adjustment, or repair. Always insist on the use of original spare parts. Failure to comply with the above-mentioned precautions and instructions could affect the safe operation of this machine.
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This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
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Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
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After use, clean the blades and store them in a cool dry place. Keep them away from the reach of children.
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The blades are extremely sharp, do not leave them lying around where they may be accidentally touched by you or anyone else.
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Do not attempt to cut bones or freeze foods. The blades may slip and cause injury. This may also cause damage to the blades.
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Do not use your other hand to steady the food being cut – use a carving fork for this.
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Position the cable in such a way that it does not catch on anything or get in the way of blades while in use.
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Do not apply pressure to the knife and do not use a sawing action. Simply guide it through the food, letting the motor do the work.
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When you have finished, unplug the power cable first, and then remove the blades.
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Do not leave the knife unattended, especially where children may reach it.
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Do not use the same set of blades on raw and cooked meat without washing them thoroughly between uses.
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Use a cutting board to avoid damage to the blades and work surface.
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Do not use the knife for any purpose other than cutting food.
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Do not run the knife continuously for more than 5 minutes, to avoid overheating.
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Do not operate this appliance by means of an external timer or a separate remote-control system.
PARTS DIAGRAM
BEFORE FIRST USE
Before using this unit, please read these instructions completely. Save this
manual and pass it on to the next user.
Before using this appliance for the first time, unpack the appliance and
remove all protective packaging and wrappings. Please ensure to discard the
protective packaging
and wrappings immediately. It is important to keep these away from babies,
infants, and children for safety purposes.
Clear a space on your worktop or table so that the knife cannot hit anything,
and the cable cannot catch on anything while you are using it.
Put the cutting board on the worktop and have a carving fork within easy
reach.
Remove all packaging from the food. Do not use a knife to cut the packaging as
you may damage the blades.
Position the food on the cutting board.
FITTING THE BLADES
- Hold the blades by the finger grips as illustrated below
- Insert the free ends of the blades into the slots on the front of the body and push gently until they click into place.
- Lay the knife down on or near the cutting board.
- Plug the power cable into the power socket. Switch the power socket on.
- Position the meat you’re cutting in the center of the cutting board.
- Use a carving fork to steady the meat in place before cutting.
CUTTING
- Hold the knife by the handle as illustrated below.
- Press the operating switch to set the blades in motion. The switch is spring-loaded – the knife will operate only while you hold the switch down.
- Cut away from your body.
- Use a carving fork in the other hand to steady the meat that is being cut
- Do not try to reposition the meat without putting the knife down first.
- If the meat needs repositioning, release the switch, set the knife down, move the meat, steady it with the carving fork – then pick the knife up again.
- When you finish, or if you need to stop cutting to do something else, release the switch, set the knife down, and unplug it.
- Do not use the knife for more than 5 minutes in any single session otherwise, the motor can overheat.
REMOVING THE BLADES
- Release the power switch, set the knife down, and unplug it at the power socket.
- Keep your hand away from the operating switch.
- Press the blade release button.
- Hold the blades by the finger grips and gently pull them out of their slots.
- Keep your fingers away from the edges of the blades.
CLEANING THE BLADES
- This appliance is for household use only and is not user serviceable.
- Do not open or change any parts by yourself. Please refer to a qualified electrical service department or return to the supplier if servicing is necessary.
- Always remember to unplug the unit from the power socket when not in use and before cleaning.
- One of the blades has a “keyhole” slot, the other has a rivet as illustrated below. To separate them, slide the rivet along the slot to the hole.
- Wash the blades in warm, soapy water – rinse and dry thoroughly.
- Take care not to leave the blades lying around where they may accidentally be touched by you or anyone else.
- The blades are dishwasher safe – you may wash them in the cutlery basket.
CLEANING THE BODY
- Wipe the body and handle with a soft cloth dampened with a small amount of proprietary disinfectant.
- Do not put the body in a dishwasher.
- Do not immerse any part of the body or handle in water or any other liquid.
- Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaners or solvents.
- This appliance is for household use only and is not user serviceable.
- Do not open or change any parts by yourself. Please refer to a qualified electrical service department or return to the supplier if servicing is necessary.
- Always remember to unplug the unit from the power socket when not in use and before cleaning.
Slicing Hints
- Always place food to be sliced on a wooden or plastic cutting board. Do not slice food on china, porcelain, metal or bench tops, as scratching may occur. Guide blades through food. A sawing motion is not necessary. Do not force blades through food. To maintain the sharpness of the blades, do not cut through frozen foods, bones, fruit pips or stones or any other hard substances.
- Try to cut across the grain of the meat. Although cutting along the grain gives bigger slices, they tend to be tough and stringy. Steady the meat with a carving fork.
Leg of lamb
- Lay the roast on its side and steady it with the carving fork.
- Make one cut right down to the bone.
- Slice alternatively on either side of the cut, tilting the knife gradually to increase the size of the slices.
- Turn the leg over and do the same to the other side.
Sirloin
- Cut along the bone from the backbone down the rib.
- Carve thin slices vertically down towards the bone.
- Turn the joint over and do the same to the other side.
Chicken
- Pull off the leg, wing and thigh.
- Holding the knife at an angle, slice downwards from the breastbone.
- Turn the chicken and do the same to the other side.
Ham
- With the ham on its side, make a horizontal cut, splitting it from the outside to the bone.
- Holding the knife at an angle, slice towards the bone.
- Turn the leg over and do the same to the other side.
STORING THE APPLIANCE
- Unplug the unit from the electrical outlet and clean all the parts as instructed above. Ensure that all parts are dry before storing.
- Store the appliance in its box or in a clean, dry place.
- Never store the appliance while it is still wet or dirty.
- Never wrap the power cord around the appliance.
SERVICING THE APPLIANCE
There are no user-serviceable parts in this appliance. If the unit is not operating correctly, please check the following:
- You have followed the instructions correctly.
- That the unit has been wired correctly and that the wall socket is switched on.
- That the mains power supply is ON.
- That the plug is firmly in the mains socket.
If the appliance still does not work after checking the above:
Consult the retailer for possible repair or replacement. If the retailer fails
to resolve the problem and you need to return the appliance, make sure that:
- The unit is packed carefully back into its original packaging.
- Proof of purchase is attached.
- A reason is provided for why it is being returned.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or an authorized service agent, in order to avoid any hazard. If service becomes necessary within the warranty period, the appliance should be returned to an approved Home of Living Brands (Pty) Ltd service center. Servicing outside the warranty period is still available, but will, however, be chargeable.
CHANGING THE PLUG
Should the need arise to change the fitted plug, follow the instructions
below?
This unit is designed to operate on the stated current only. Connecting to
other power sources may damage the appliance.
WARNING: If your appliance has three wires (Green/Yellow, Blue, Brown)
then it MUST be earthed. Connect a three-pin plug as shown below
If your appliance has only two wires (Blue, Brown) then it
does not need to be earthed. Connect a three-pin plug as shown below PLEASE
AFFIX YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE/RECEIPT HERE
IN THE EVENT OF A CLAIM UNDER WARRANTY THIS RECEIPT MUST BE PRODUCED.
WARRANTY AND EXTENDED WARRANTY
1. Home of Living Brands (Pty) Limited (“Home of Living Brands”) warrants to
the original purchaser of this product (“the customer”) that this product will
be free of defects in quality and workmanship which under normal personal,
family or household use and purpose may manifest within a period of 1 (one)
year from the date of purchase (“warranty period”).
2. Where the customer has purchased a product and it breaks is defective or
does not work properly for the intended purpose, the customer must notify the
supplier from whom the customer bought the product (“the supplier”) thereof
within the warranty period. Any claim in terms of this warranty must be
supported by a proof of purchase. If proof of purchase is not available, then
repair, and/or service charges may be payable by the customer to the supplier.
3. The faulty product must be taken to the supplier’s service center to
exercise the warranty.
4. The supplier will refund, repair or exchange the product in terms of this
warranty subject to legislative requirements. This warranty shall be valid
only where the customer has not broken the product himself or used the product
for something that it is not supposed to be used for. The warranty does not
include and will not be construed to cover products damaged as a result of the
disaster, misuse, tamper, abuse or any unauthorized modification or repair of
the product.
5. This warranty will extend only to the product provided at the date of the
purchase and not to any expendables attached or installed by the customer.
6. If the customer requests that the supplier repairs the product and the
product breaks or fails to work properly within 3 (three) months of the repair
and not as a result of misuse, tampering or modification by or on behalf of
the customer, then the supplier may replace the product or pay a refund to the
customer.
7. The customer may be responsible for certain costs where products returned
are not in the original packaging, or if the packaging is damaged. This will
be deducted from any refund paid to the customer.
HOME OF LIVING BRANDS (PTY) LTD (JOHANNESBURG )
JOHANNESBURG………………… TEL NO. (011) 490-9600
CAPE TOWN ………………….. TEL NO. (021) 552-5161
DURBAN………………. TEL NO. (031) 303-1163
www.homeoflivingbrands.com
www.salton.co.za
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EXCLUSIONS TO WARRANTY AND EXTENDED WARRANTY
- Any accessories supplied with the product, including but not limited to, bowls, jugs, mills or carafes made either of glass or plastic and supplied with this appliance (hereinafter referred to as “the accessory or accessories”), are warranted to be free from material and workmanship defects for the duration of the appliance warranty.
- The accessories should give trouble-free service when used in accordance with the directions described in the instruction manual. However, the accessories will be damaged if subjected to impact, and this damage is not covered by the warranty. Such impact damage can occur either from the outside (if for example it is dropped or knocked against a hard surface), or from within (if for example foreign objects are placed within the accessories and the power is switched on).
- Should you need to replace an accessory during the warranty period; a claim for a free replacement will only be considered if the item (including all shards and broken parts) is returned to the nearest HOLB service center for examination.
- The remains of the accessory will be carefully examined by the relevant professionals and if it is determined (at the sole discretion of HOLB) that the damage was caused by impact, then the claim will be refused and will not be covered by the warranty or any extended warranty.
- Any replacement part provided in terms of clause 4 above will become a chargeable item payable by the customer.
References
- Home of Living Brands – branded household durables
- Appliances and Products for Complete Home Solutions - Salton