NEVER SUBMERGE CAN OPENER IN WATER.
1. Unplug cord. Lift piercing lever to vertical position as shown below.
Hold appliance and ease cutting assembly out of case. Wash in hot,
soapy water. Rinse and dry. Do not wash in automatic dishwasher.
2. To replace blade assembly, hold piercing lever in vertical position.
Insert shaft into key hole. Push in piercing lever
all the way. Rotate piercing lever clockwise until it
is horizontal. If lever is properly engaged, it
cannot be removed from can opener when in
horizontal position.
HINT:
Cutting mechanism may collect food or
paper from can labels, and should be washed
frequently.
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HOW TO OPEN CANS
TO OPEN EXTRA TALL CANS
1 Place can opener at edge of counter before wedging can in
position for opening.
2. To open cans over 2 lbs., hold top of can opener to stabilize it.
3. Unit will not open rimless cans.
1. Plug cord into 120 volt, AC outlet.
2. Raise piercing lever enough to wedge can between cutting blade and
feed gear as shown below.
3. Press lever down all the way to pierce lid and start cutting action.
"Power pierce" feature: When you press down on the lever, motor will
start rotating can for easier piercing.
4. Let go of lever and can opener will continue
cutting and will stop automatically when can has
been opened. (It is normal for motor to
occasionally continue cutting action for a few
seconds after lid has been severed).
5. To remove can, grasp it firmly and raise lever.
Slide lid from magnet.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SHARPEN HOLLOW GROUND BLADES OR
THOSE WITH SERRATED EDGES.
1. Be sure knife is clean and free of grease.
2. Place heel of knife into the guide slot located on
the back of the can opener. Lightly draw the
blade towards you, applying a slight downward
pressure. Repeat this procedure four to five times
to put on a "factory sharp" edge.
HOW TO SHARPEN KNIVES
HOW TO CLEAN BLADE ASSEMBLY
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