Oster Electric Can Opener User Guide

You can cook passionately and serve with pleasure when you use the Oster brand. Your countertop will look better with modern styling and design, and you’ll find it easy to open cans of any size.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE.
To protect against the risk of electrical shock, do not put Can Opener in water or other liquid.
Close supervision is necessary when any can opener is used by or near children.
Unplug from outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning.
Avoid contacting moving parts.
Do not operate can opener with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions, or is dropped or damaged in any manner. Return can opener to the Authorized Sunbeam Appliance Service Center for examination, repair or electrical or mechanical adjustment.
Do not use with an extension cord.
The use of attachments not recommended or sold by the manufacturer may cause fire, electrical shock or injury.
Do not use outdoors.
Do not let the cord hang over edge of table or countertop or to touch hot surfaces.
Do not open pressurized (aerosol-type) cans.
Do not open cans of flammable liquids such as lighter fluids.
Do not use can opener for other than intended use or leave unattended while in use.
Do not operate this appliance in the presence of explosive and/or flammable fumes.

READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE UNIT FOR THE FIRST TIME

THIS UNIT FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This plug fits a polarized outlet only one way; if the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attemptto defeat this safety feature.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Plug electrical cord into 120 volt, 60 cycle AC outlet.

OPENING CANS

Plug electrical cord into 120 volt, 60 cycle AC outlet.
Raise the can opener lever to the upright position (1).

Insert can so that the lower edge of the can lirests on top of the drive wheel. Be certain that the cutting edge is on the inside of the can lip as shown (2).
Push can opener lever down firmly (3)

and hold until the can lid is automatically pierced and the cutting action begins. It is not necessary to hold the can opener lever down during the cutting cycle. When the can is fully open, the cutting action will automatically stop. The can will remain in position until the lever is raised. To release the can, grasp the can firmly in one hand and raise the lever with the other hand. The magnetic lid holder will retain the lid (4).

DENTED CANS

Occasionally, badly dented cans will cause the can opener to stall. If this happens, grasp the dented can and guide it through the cutting action manually until the damaged areas are passed.

JAMMED CANS

To open a can that has become jammed, raise the can opener lever and release the can. Begin the cutting action again in a new place on the can lip.

CLEANING

To insure proper sanitation, all removable parts on the can opener should be detached and cleaned thoroughly in warm, sudsy water at regular intervals. Before cleaning, UNPLUG

THE CORD FROM OUTLET. The motor housing easily wipes clean using a damp cloth. Never immerse the motor housing in water.

DRIVE WHEEL

Wipe off drive wheel with a damp cloth.

HOW TO CLEAN BLADE ASSEMBLY

Never submerge can opener in water.

Unplug cord from outlet. Lift piercing lever to vertical position (5).

Hold can opener and ease cutting assembly out of case. Wash in dishwasher or in hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry.
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
The cutting mechanism may collect food or paper from can labels and should be washed frequently.

HOW TO SHARPEN KNIVES

Do not attempt to sharpen hollow ground blades or those with serrated edges.

Be sure knife is clean and free of grease.
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 (6).

Repeat this procedure four to five times to put a sharp edge on the knife.

CORD STORAGE

A cord storage area is located on the back of the unit (7).

Pull out as much cord as required to reach the outlet. Push the excess cord into the cord storage hole located on the back of the can opener.

MAINTENANCE AND WARRANTY

The motor and internal gears of your can opener unit are permanently lubricated at the factory for lifetime service and require no further attention. The cutting blade is made of hardened steel and will last for years under normal use. Do not attempt to sharpen.

One-Year Limited Warranty

Sunbeam Products, Inc., or if in Canada, Sunbeam Corporation (Canada) Limited (collectively “Sunbeam”) warrants that for a period of one year from the date of purchase, this product will be free from defects in material and workmanship. Sunbeam, at its option, will repair or replace this product or any component of the product found to be defective during the warranty period. Replacement will be made with a new or remanufactured product or component. If the product is no longer available, replacement may be made with a similar product of equal or greater value. This is your exclusive warranty.

This warranty is valid for the original retail purchaser from the date of initial retail purchase and is not transferable. Keep the original sales receipt. Proof of purchase is required to obtain warranty performance. Sunbeam dealers, service centers, or retail stores selling Sunbeam products do not have the right to alter, modify or any way change the terms and conditions of this warranty.

This warranty does not cover normal wear of parts or damage resulting from any of the following: negligent use or misuse of the product, use on improper voltage or current, use contrary to the operating instructions, disassembly, repair or alteration by anyone other than Sunbeam or an authorized Sunbeam service center. Further, the warranty does not cover: Acts of God, such as fire, flood, hurricanes and tornadoes.

What Are the Limits on Sunbeam’s Liability?

Sunbeam shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages caused by the breach of any express, implied or statutory warranty or condition.

Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law, any implied warranty or condition of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose is limited in duration to the duration of the above warranty.

Sunbeam disclaims all other warranties, conditions or representations, express, implied, statutory or otherwise.

Sunbeam shall not be liable for any damages of any kind resulting from the purchase, use or misuse of, or inability to use the product including incidental, special, consequential or similar damages or loss of profits, or for any breach of contract, fundamental or otherwise, or for any claim brought against purchaser by any other party.

Some provinces, states or jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental

or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusion may not apply to you.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from province to province, state to state or jurisdiction to jurisdiction.

How to Obtain Warranty Service

In the U.S.A. –

If you have any question regarding this warranty or would like to obtain warranty service, please call 1.800.334.0759 and a convenient service center address will be provided to you.

In Canada

If you have any question regarding this warranty or would like to obtain warranty service,please call 1.800.667.8623 and a convenient service center address will be provided to you.

In the U.S.A., this warranty is offered by Sunbeam Products, Inc., located in Boca Raton,

Florida 33431. In Canada, this warranty is offered by Sunbeam Corporation (Canada) Limited, located at 5975 Falbourne Street, Mississauga, Ontario L5R 3V8.

PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO ANY OF

THESE ADDRESSES OR TO THE PLACE OF PURCHASE.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does a can opener have a top cut or a side cut?

You might be asking if the can opener cuts along the top of the can rather than the side. This cuts along the top of the can and clamps down along the side of the can’s rim.

Does the magnet head and blade separate so you can wash it?

You can remove the entire black piece and wash it, of course. I’m not sure if it is suggested to put it in the dishwasher, so you probably want to hand wash it.

How do knives get sharpened? Is there something you can turn on?

There is nothing that can be turned on. To sharpen any knives, you must run them through the portion of the knife sharpener that is on the back.

Can you take the cutter apart to clean it?

The blade can indeed be removed for cleaning.

Is this can opener made of steel or metal?

Primarily made of plastic, the knife sharpener and bottle openers are made of stainless steel.

Will it open cans the size of a large restaurant?

Yes, opening cans of all sizes is made simple by the can opener’s tall height.

How much cord is there?

The length of the power cord for the can opener will be between 38 and 42 inches.

Would you be able to squeeze the liquid out of a tuna can after opening it with the lid? Alternatively, does the lid remain atop the can?

Yes, you can drain the liquid using the lid. This can opener’s magnet will hold the can’s lid, which can then be removed with ease.

Does it open soup cans with a pop top?

Pop-tops are not opened by it, no. There is a knife sharpener there.

Does this model have a place to store the cords in the lower back?

Yes, there is a cord wrap-up and convenient storage for this can opener.

Does the can opener make smooth edges on the lids by cutting around the sides?

No, it’s just a typical can opener that lifts the lid.

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References

User Manual

Oster Electric Can Opener

Specifications

Introduction