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HOW TO OPEN 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.
TO OPEN EXTRA TALL CANS
1Place 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.
HOW TO SHARPEN KNIVES
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 CLEAN BLADE ASSEMBLY
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.
