Hamilton Beach Can Openers Sharpening Knives, Cleaning Your Can Opener, Customer Service/Warranty

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Sharpening Knives

Cleaning Your Can Opener

1.Place cutting edge of knife in the

knife slot located on the back of the can opener.

2. Draw the knife blade through the slot several times.

NOTE: Serrated blades should never be inserted into this unit.

Hints for Best Use

• The can opener will easily open all standard size cans.

• On some models it will be necessary to position can opener

at edge of counter, allowing for clearance to open cans

taller than the can opener.

• If there is a bump, dent, or heavy seam in the rim of the

can, open the other end of the can or start cutter just

beyond the problem area.

• The motor of your can opener is permanently lubricated

1.Unplug cord from electrical outlet.

2.To remove the piercing lever, push lever up and pull out.

3.Wash the piercing lever in hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly. Do not place in dishwasher.

4.Wipe the body of can opener with damp cloth. NEVER im- merse the can opener in water.

5.To assemble, place the knob on the back of piercing lever

into keyhole with the lever pointing toward the ceiling. Rotate the lever clockwise until it locks into place.

Remove

Assemble

and will require no oiling.

• To use the cord storage on the back of the opener, push in

or pull out the cord as needed.

Customer Service/Warranty

If you have a question about your can opener, call our toll-free customer service number. Before calling, please note the model, type, and series numbers and fill in that information below. These numbers can be found on the bottom of your can opener. This information will help us answer your question much more quickly.

MODEL:_____________ TYPE:_____________ SERIES: ______________

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