Amazon Basics CO4400-UL-B Electric Can Opener
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
- Read all instructions.
- To protect against risk of electrical shock do not put in water or other liquid.
- This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they are closely supervised and instructed concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
- Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
- Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
- Unplug from the outlet when not in use, before assembling or disassembling parts and before cleaning.
- To unplug, grasp the plug and pull from the outlet. Never pull from the power cord.
- 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 appliance to the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or electrical or mechanical adjustment.
- The use of attachments not recommended or sold by the manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock or injury.
- Do not use outdoors.
- Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.
- Do not let cord contact hot surface, including the stove.
- Do not open pressurized (aerosol-type) cans.
Parts Description
- Magnet
- Locating post
- Blade
- Drive wheel
- Bottle cap opener
- Blade bracket
- Blade sharpener
- Cable storage
- Polarized plug
Intended Use
- This product is intended for opening cans with rims, bottle caps and sharpening knives and scissors.
- This product should not be used to open cans designed to open by another method, such as a pull tab, peel-off foil seal, or rolling key. This product cannot be used to open rimless cans or cans with angled corners.
- This product is intended for household use only. It is not intended for commercial use.
- This product is intended to be used in dry indoor areas only.
- No liability will be accepted for damages resulting from improper use or noncompliance with these instructions
Before First Use
Check the product for transport damages. Risk of suffocation! Keep any packaging materials away from children – these materials are a potential source of danger, e.g. suffocation.
Operation
Connecting to power
- Pull out the power cord to its full length from the cable storage (H) compartment.
- Connect the polarized plug {I) to a power outlet.
- After use, unplug and stow the power cord in the cable storage (H) compartment.
Opening a can
- Raise the blade bracket (F) enough to wedge the can between the cutting blade (C) and drive wheel (D). The top of the can rim should be in contact with the locating post (B
- Press the blade bracket (F) down all the way to pierce the lid and start the cutting process. Once the bracket is pushed, the motor starts rotating the can
- For cans weighing more than 18 oz (510 g), hold the product steady to prevent the product from tipping over.
- When the can is opened, the product stops automatically. To remove the can, hold it with one hand and raise the blade bracket (F) with the other hand
Tips:
- There is a dent in the rim of a 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 product to stall. If this occurs, turn the can slightly by hand to aid the cutting action.
- Do not operate the product continuously for more than 1 minute. After opening 9-10 cans consecutively the product must cool down for at least 5 minutes.
Opening a bottle
- Unplug the product before using this function.
- Align edge of the cap to the top of the bottle cap opener (E).
- Push the bottle downwards to lift the cap off the bottle
Sharpening blades
- Hold the product steady with one hand.
- With gentle force, use the other hand to pull the blade of a knife or scissors through the blade sharpener (G) from the base to tip 2 to 3 times. For best results, sharpen the entire blade length in one continuous stroke carefully pulling the blade through the slot.
- Wipe the blade clean using a soft, slightly moist cloth
Cleaning and Maintenance
Cleaning
- To clean the blade (C) remove the blade bracket (F) from the main body and wipe with a soft, slightly moist cloth. Dry the blade (C) after cleaning.
- To clean the product, wipe with a soft, slightly moist cloth.
- Never use corrosive detergents, wire brushes, abrasive scourers, metal or sharp utensils to clean the product.
- Any other servicing than mentioned in this manual should be performed by an authorized service representative
Specifications
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FAQS
Why do electric can openers stop working?
If the can opener won’t run at all, make sure the power is on to the outlet and that the electrical cord is not faulty.
What are the old can openers called?
Traditional Handheld Can Opener – top cutter. This type of manual tin openers open the can by turning a knob, (or key, or crank) that propels a cutting wheel along the rim of a can and cuts the lid from the top of the can.
Do electric can openers wear out?
If you use your safety can opener several times a week, it’s likely to only last one or two years before becoming too dull to work effectively
Does anybody make a good can opener?
Our favorite can opener is the EZ-Duz-It Deluxe Can Opener, which is incredibly fast and comfortable to hold
How long do can openers last?
Most can openers fall in the range of $15 and $35, so they aren’t a major investment, but ideally, they will last for at least a few years
What is the oldest can opener?
In 1858, Ezra Warner of Waterbury, Connecticut patented the first can opener. The U.S. military used it during the Civil War
What is John Wayne’s can opener?
The P-38 is known as a “John Wayne” by the United States Marine Corps
What does P stand for in P-38?
It also is possible that “38” was the number of punches (a “P” word) it took to open a ration can.
Why is a can opener called a John Wayne?
The P-38 is known as a “John Wayne” by the United States Marine Corps, because of its toughness and dependability
What is the safest can opener?
Best for Safety: Kuhn Rikon Auto Safety Master Can Opener
Can opener invented 45 years after cans?
On January 5, 1858, Waterbury native Ezra J. Warner invented the first US can opener.
How often should you replace can opener?
We recommend the change the wheel and blade at least every 1,500 cans.
Can openers that don’t leave metal shavings?
Best Overall: Oxo Good Grips Smooth Edge Can Opener
Why do can openers get rusty?
Because they are made of metal, can openers are vulnerable to rust — especially if they’re being put away while they’re still a little wet
Why does my can openers keep breaking?
Any kind of food residue stuck to them could misalign them, and even cause them to separate from the can opener’s body
