12 pages, English/French, black Ink, No bleeds. Map 840112900 840112900 ENv01 3/18/03 3:21 PM Page 2 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical appliances, basic should always be followed, including the following: 1. Read all instructions. 2. To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not put body, cord, or plug in water or other liquid. 3. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance or near children. 4. Unplug from outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning. 5. Avoid contacting moving parts. 6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions or is dropped or damaged in any manner. Call our toll-free customer service number for information on examination, repair, or mechanical or electrical adjustment. 7. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by Hamilton Beach/Proctor-Silex, Inc. may cause fire, electric shock, or injury. 8. Do not use outdoors. 9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces, including stove. 10. Do not open pressurized (aerosol-type) cans. 11. Do not open cans of flammable liquids such as lighter fluid 12. Do not open cans near edge of counter or table to prevent injury if can drops from can opener. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS! CONSUMER SAFETY INFORMATION This appliance is intended for household use only. This appliance is equipped with a polarized plug. This type of plug has one blade wider than the other. The plug will fit into an electrical outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact an electrician to replace the obsolete outlet. Do not attempt to defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug. 2 Parts and Features Piercing lever Use the flip-up magnet for ease in checking correct can position. Using Your Can Opener Can guide Cutting Blade 1. Place can opener on level surface. 2. Plug cord into electrical outlet. 3. Raise piercing lever up. 4. Place rim of can firmly under can guide and against geared wheel. 5. Tilt top of can in, to position cutting blade inside rim of can. 6. Press piercing lever all the way down. 3 840112900 ENv01 3/18/03 3:21 PM Page 4 7. The motor will begin turning the can and cutting the lid. (It is not necessary to hold the piercing lever down or to hold the can during the cutting action.) 8. The motor will automatically stop when the 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 it. • Cans made with aluminum lids will not adhere to the magnet. • The motor of your can opener is permanently lubricated 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. Cleaning Your Can Opener 1. Unplug cord from electrical outlet. 4 2. Remove complete cutting assembly as shown. Push piercing lever up and to the left. It will pop out of a locked position. 3. Wash cutting assembly in hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly. 4. Wipe body of can opener with damp cloth. NEVER immerse the can opener in water. 5. To reassemble, place knob on back of cutting assembly into large end of keyhole as shown. Push to the right until it snaps into place. Sharpening Knives This feature on selected models. 1. Place cutting edge of knife in the knife slot located on the back of the can opener. 5 840112900 ENv01 3/18/03 3:21 PM Page 6 2. Draw the knife blade through the slot several times. NOTE: Serrated blades should never be inserted into this unit. Warranty LIMITED WARRANTY This product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one hundred eighty (180) days from the date of original purchase, except as noted below. During this period, we will repair or replace this product, at our option, at no cost. THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTY, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WRITTEN OR ORAL INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. ANY LIABILITY IS EXPRESSLY LIMITED TO AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID, AND ALL CLAIMS FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARE HEREBY EXCLUDED. There is no warranty with respect to the following, which may be supplied with this product: glass parts, glass containers, cutter/strainer, blades and/or agitators. This warranty extends only to the original consumer purchaser and does not cover a defect resulting from abuse, misuse, neglect, use for commercial purposes, or any use not in conformity with the printed directions. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other legal rights which vary from state to state, or p...