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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
PRODUCT MAY VARY SLIGHTLY FROM ILLUSTRATIONS
10. Do not open pressurized (aerosol-type) cans.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
11. Do not open cans of flammable liquids, such as lighter fluids.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
Can Opener
When using electrical appliances, especially when children are
present, basic safety precautions should always be followed,
including the following:
Lever
1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
Magnet
2. To protect against electrical hazards, do not immerse in water
or other liquid.
LINE CORD SAFETY TIPS
1. Never pull or yank on the cord or the appliance.
2. To insert plug, grasp it firmly and guide it into outlet.
3. To disconnect appliance, grasp plug and remove it from
outlet.
4. Before each use, inspect the line cord for cuts and/or
abrasion marks. If any are found, this indicates that the
appliance should be serviced and the line cord replaced.
Please return it to our Service Department or to an authorized
service representative.
5. Never wrap the cord tightly around the appliance, as this
could place undue stress on the cord where it enters the
appliance and cause it to fray and break.
DO NOT OPERATE APPLIANCE IF THE LINE CORD SHOWS
ANY DAMAGE, OR IF APPLIANCE WORKS INTERMITTENTLY
OR STOPS WORKING ENTIRELY.
Guide Bar
3. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by
or near children.
Geared
Wheel
Cutting
Blade
4. Unplug from outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking
off parts, and before cleaning.
5. Avoid contact with moving parts
6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug,
or after the appliance malfunctions, or has been dropped
or damaged in any manner. Return appliance to the nearest
authorized service facility for examination, repair or electrical
or mechanical adjustment.
DIAGRAM B
Knife/Scissors Sharpener
7. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by the
appliance manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock or injury.
Power
Supply
Cord
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch
hot surfaces.
Base
Scissors
Slot
Polarized
Plug
DIAGRAM A
DIAGRAM C
This appliance is for HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY. Place it on a level
surface, and insert plug into any 120-volt AC electrical outlet (ordinary
household current). Do not use any other type of outlet.
5. This Can Opener/Knife Sharpener can also be used for
sharpening scissors. A larger groove at the side of the knife
sharpener is designed especially for scissors. Place one blade
of the scissors in the groove, and then draw it toward you slowly
and evenly. Repeat with the other blade.
SPECIAL ATTENTION:
Blades to be sharpened should be clean.
FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
Applica warrants this product against any defects that are
due to faulty material or workmanship for a one-year period
after the original date of consumer purchase. This warranty
does not include damage to the product resulting from
accident or misuse. If the product should become defective
within the warranty period, we will repair it or elect to replace
it free of charge.
NOTE:
TALL CAN OPENER
WITH
KNIFE/SCISSORS
SHARPENER
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the
other). As a safety feature, this plug fits in a polarized outlet only one
way. If the plug does not fit into the outlet, reverse the plug and try
again. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not
attempt to defeat this safety feature.
Do not sharpen knives that have serrated blades.
USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT NOTES:
To ensure continued, efficient performance by your can opener, keep
the cutting blade clean.
Can opener should be turned off for 1 minute after operating
for 5 minutes.
TO USE THE CAN OPENER
1. Raise lever, place can under the guide bar and against the geared
wheel. (See diagram A to identify parts.)
2. Press down on lever to pierce lid of can (Diagram B).
This automatically starts the cutting action. The can opener will
continue to cut until the lid is completely severed from the can.
3. Grasp the can, then raise the lever to release the can.
4. Carefully slide the lid away from the magnet, using caution to avoid
being injured by the sharp edge of the lid.
TO USE THE KNIFE/SCISSORS SHARPENER
1. Turn the unit sideways so that the knife sharpener is to your right
(Diagram C).
2. Press down lever.
3. Place blade lightly in either left or right groove. Draw knife slowly
toward you with a slow, even motion.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also
have other rights which vary from state to state or province to
province. Answers to any questions regarding warranty or
service locations may be obtained by calling Consumer
Assistance and Information: 203-926-3230.
This appliance requires little maintenance and contains no user
serviceable parts. Do not try to fix it yourself. Refer it to qualified
service personnel if servicing is needed.
NEVER IMMERSE CAN OPENER IN WATER OR ANY OTHER
LIQUID. UNPLUG AND ALLOW TO COOL BEFORE CLEANING.
TO CLEAN: Unplug unit from electrical outlet. To remove lever, hold
can opener facing you. Lift the lever upward and gently pull toward
you. Wash lever in warm, soapy water and wipe outside surfaces of
unit with a damp cloth.
To replace the lever, hold the can opener facing you with the lever in
the lifted position, and put the long pivot into the pivot hole. At the
same time the guide bar will align with the slot on the lever. Be sure
to push completely into pivot hole. Then let lever drop back onto top
of can opener. If you do not push lever completely into hole, it will not
drop back onto top of opener.
TO STORE: Unplug can opener and store in its box or in a dry place.
Store the cord loosely coiled; never wrap it tightly around the unit.
Do not put any stress on cord where it enters the appliance as it may
cause the cord to fray and possibly break.
USE AND CARE BOOK
HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
Printed in Hong Kong
R197/11-14-90
CO-9501A (UL/SPE)
4. Place blade in other groove and repeat 4 or 5 times, alternating
from one groove to the other until desired sharpness is achieved.
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