HOW TO USE YOUR CAN OPENER
IMPORTANT: CLEAN BEFORE USING THE FIRST TIME!
See the CARE AND CLEANING section for more information.
1. Plug electrical cord into 120 volt, 60 Hz AC outlet.
2. Pull up on the magnetic lid lifter until it locks in the
up position, then gently lift the can opener lever to
the upright position as shown in Figure 1.
3. Place the can so that the lower edge of the can
lip rests on top of the drive wheel. Be certain that
the cutting blade is on the inside of the can lip as
shown in Figure 2.
4. Push can opener lever down firmly and hold until
the can lid is automatically pierced and the cutting
action begins as shown in Figure 3. NOTE: It is not
necessary to hold the can opener lever down during
the cutting cycle.
5. When the can is fully open, the cutting action will
automatically stop. The can will remain in position
until the lever is raised.
6. To release, grasp the can firmly in one hand and
raise the lever using the other hand. The magnetic
lid lifter will retain the lid as shown in Figure 4.
NOTE: Opened lids may be sharp.
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3
Figure 4
HELPFUL HINTS FOR USING YOUR
CAN OPENER
• This can opener should not be used to open cans designed to be
opened by another method, such as a pull tab, peel-off, foil seal, or
rolling key. This can opener will not open rimless cans or cans with
angled corners.
• Occasionally, badly dented cans will cause the can opener to stall.
If this happens, grasp the dented can and guide it through the
cutting action manually until the damaged areas are passed.
• To open a can that has become jammed, raise the can opener lever
and release the can. Begin the cutting action again in a new place
on the can lip.
SHARPENING KNIVES
Do not attempt to sharpen hollow ground blades or those with
serrated edges. Always use safe practices when using or sharpening
knives, keep hands away from knife blade.
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.
3. Lightly draw the blade towards you, applying a slight downward
pressure.
4. Repeat this procedure four to five times to put a sharp edge on
the knife.
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