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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:
- Please read all instructions.
- To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not put can opener, cord, or plug in water or other liquid.
- Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
- Turn unit off and unplug from outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning.
- Avoid contacting moving parts.
- Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions or is dropped or damaged in any manner. Return the appliance to an authorized service facility for examination, repair, or electrical or mechanical adjustment.
- Keep the cord away from the Knife Sharpener and the path of the knife being sharpened to prevent fire or shock hazard.
- The use of attachments not recommended or sold by the appliance manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock, or injury.
- Do not use outdoors.
- Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces.
- Do not open pressurized (aerosol type) cans.
- Do not open cans of flammable liquids such as lighter fluids.
- Do not operate this appliance in the presence of explosive and/or flammable fumes.
- This appliance is intended for household use only and not for commercial or industrial use.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
POLARIZED PLUG
This appliance has a polarized plug—one blade is wider than the other. To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug will fit into a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse it. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature by modifying the plug in any way.
Product Parts
The Hideaway Can Opener includes the following parts:
- 1. Door Release Button
- 2. Hideaway Door
- 3. Magnet
- 4. Power-Pierce Cutter
- 5. Can Opener Body
- 6. Cord Storage Area (Under Unit)
- 7. Lever
- 8. Knife Sharpener
How To Use
- Plug the cord into a standard, 120-volt electrical outlet.
- Press the Door Release Button and the door will open. (See Figure A)
- Lift the Lever, tip the can on an angle so that the rim is under the metal post. (See Figure B) Press the Lever down making sure the Cutter is inside the rim of the can. Because of the hands-free feature, it isn't necessary to hold the Lever down or to hold onto the can during cutting.
- When the can is opened, the Can Opener stops automatically. To remove the can, tilt it slightly away from the unit with one hand and raise the lever with the other.
- Push excess cord back into the unit and "nest" the plug in the niche under the unit for convenient storage.
CAN OPENING TIPS
- This Can Opener should not be used to open cans that are 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.
- If there is a dent in the rim of the can, open the other end or start the cutting action just beyond the dent. Cans with heavy seams, uneven rims or odd shapes may cause the Can Opener to stall. If this occurs, turn the can slightly by hand to aid the cutting action.
KNIFE SHARPENING TIPS
- Clean and dry knives before sharpening.
- Do not attempt to sharpen serrated blades, as this will smooth their edges. Do not attempt to sharpen scissors.
USING THE KNIFE SHARPENER
- The slot in the Sharpener is slanted at an angle for left and right-hand use.
- Insert the knife into the slot and carefully pull the blade through and slightly up towards you. Repeat until you achieve desired sharpness. (See Figure C)
CLEANING YOUR CAN OPENER
- Before cleaning any part of the Can Opener, unplug the cord from the electrical outlet. Wipe clean with a damp cloth or sponge.
- Ensure the unit is thoroughly dry before next use.
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SERVICE OR REPAIR
Service, if necessary, must be performed by a Black & Decker Company-Owned or Authorized Household Appliance Service Center. The Service Center nearest you can be found in the yellow pages of your phone book under "Appliances-Small-Repairing" or you may call the toll-free "800" number on the cover of this manual to ask for the nearest location.
If mailing or shipping your appliance, pack it carefully in a sturdy carton with enough packing material to prevent damage. Include a note describing the problem to our Service Center and be sure to give your return address. We also suggest that you insure the package for your protection.
BLACK&DECKER® is a trademark of The Black & Decker Corporation, Towson, Maryland, USA.
FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
Household Products, Inc. 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 or receipt as a gift. 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. We will return your product, transportation charges prepaid, provided it is delivered prepaid to any Black & Decker Company-Owned or Authorized Household Appliance Service Center.
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 toll free: 1-800-231-9786.
Contact Information
U.S.A./CANADA: 1-800-231-9786
MEXICO: 9-1-800-50833
Website: http://www.householdproductsinc.com
Publication Information
Copyright ©1996-1998 Household Products, Inc.
Publication Number: 168633-41-RV01
Printed in China.
Listed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
