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Electric knife

Using an electric knife can make cutting meat go much faster, but only if the knife is in good working condition. If you are having problems with an electric knife, you may want to try some of these solutions:

• Check the plug – It sounds simple, but the truth is that one of the main problems people have with electric knives can be easily solved simply by plugging it in properly.

• Unplug it – If it is plugged correctly, then unplug it. When it is unplugged, closely inspect the blades. If they are bent, carefully try to straighten them by applying pressure to them on a flat surface. If they cannot be straightened, you may just need to replace the blade.

• While the electric knife is still unplugged, locate the screws on the back of the knife, remove them and open up the housing. You may want to use a flathead screwdriver in order to pry the knife sections apart. The blade retainers will likely fall out when the knife is opened, so try to keep the knife over a table or countertop.

• Next, remove the screws that connect the motor and the drive assembly to the housing case. Then lift the drive assembly and the motor from the casing area. Look for signs of wear around the motor area of the electric knife. You can test things out by slowly rotating the fan. If the movement of the fan does not feel smooth, apply a little bit of grease to lubricate. Make sure the grease is spread evenly by rotating the fan a couple of times.

If, after all of this, the electric knife still does not work, then it is probably time to invest in a new one.