Hamilton Beach 76800 User Guide

Jar Opener

READ BEFORE USE

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English ......................................................................................... 2

USA: 1-800-851-8900

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Canada : 1-800-267-2826

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using this appliance, basic safety precautions should always
be followed to reduce the risk of injury to persons, including the
following:

1. Read all instructions.

2. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used

by or near children.

3. Avoid contacting moving parts.

4. Keep hands and utensils away from moving parts during

operation to reduce the risk of injury to persons or the appliance
itself.

5. Do not place on or near hot surfaces such as a hot gas or

electric burner. Do not use this unit near oven, heater, or
fireplace.

6. Do not use appliance for other than intended purpose.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

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Parts and Features

BEFORE FIRST USE: Remove all literature and packing

material from inside the jar opener box. Wipe with a clean,
damp cloth. DO NOT immerse unit in water. Remove pull tab
from battery compartment to activate product.

NOTE: Arms may start moving immediately. This is normal.

1. Open Jar Button

2. Release Lid Button

3. Battery Compartment

4. Outer Arms

5. Inner Arms

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How to Replace the Batteries

1. Remove battery compartment cover from the unit by

pressing in and sliding the door to the side in the direction
of the arrow.

2. Insert two new AA batteries into the battery compartment

as shown.

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How to Replace the Batteries (cont.)

3. Replace the battery compartment cover by sliding

in the opposite direction of the arrow after batteries
have been installed.

NOTES:

• Jar opener may start running when batteries are installed.
This is normal. The jar opener will turn off automatically
when the arms reach the outermost or innermost position.

• Make sure the motor has stopped completely before
removing the battery compartment cover to replace
batteries or before cleaning.

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How to Use Your Jar Opener

1. Remove any paper or plastic safety seal from jar.

2. Place glass jar on a flat, nonslippery surface.

3. Depending on the position of the jar opener arms, press

the Release Lid Button to move the arms to the fully open
position as shown. (This is the start position that the jar
opener needs to be in before you open every jar.) Position
jar opener securely on top of jar.

RELEASE LID

4. While holding the jar with one hand and resting the other

hand firmly on top of the jar opener, press the Open Jar
Button. The outer arms will close to hold the jar securely
while the inner arms will close firmly on the lid. When tight,
arms will rotate lid to loosen.

OPEN JAR

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How to Use Your Jar Opener (cont.)

5. After lid is opened, press Release Lid Button. Jar opener

stops rotating when Release Lid Button is pressed and
will automatically shut off when arms reach the outermost
position. Lift the jar opener off the jar. DO NOT attempt to
take it off the jar while still operating.

RELEASE LID

NOTES:

• DO NOT use with plastic jars.
for glass jars with screw-top lids.

• Jar opener will open jars with lid sizes between 1 and
4 inches in diameter.

• Be sure outer arms of jar opener fit securely on jar to
prevent slipping.

• The jar opener will turn off automatically when the arms
reach the outermost or innermost position.

• For more compact storage, press Open Jar Button to reset
arms to the innermost position.

• If the jar opener stops with arms in
outermost position, but inner arms are
perpendicular to the jar opener, rotate inner
arms manually into position.

Jar opener is intended only

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Cleaning

1. Wipe surfaces with a clean, damp, soft cloth. DO NOT

immerse in water. If necessary, use a mild nonabrasive
cleanser.

Troubleshooting

PROBLEM
Jar opener

will not
operate.

Jar opener
inner arms
slip on lid of a
refrigerated/
cold jar.

Jar opener
outer arms
slip on jar.

PROBABLE CAUSE

• Check to make sure batteries are in
correct position.

• Batteries are weak or dead and need
to be replaced.

• The lid is damp with condensation.
Wipe lid clean and dry.

• Jar opener is not level on jar. Wipe jar
clean and dry.

• Shape of the jar may be tapered. Rest
hand firmly on top of jar opener to
prevent slipping.

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Troubleshooting (cont.)

PROBLEM
Jar opener

outer/inner
arms do not
clamp tight to
jar lid.

Jar opener
outer/inner
arms do not
open wide
enough to fit
over jar and
lid.

Jar opener
not opening
previously
opened jar.

Jar opener
stops with arms
in outermost
position, but
inner arms are
perpendicular to
the jar opener.

PROBABLE CAUSE

• Jar is too small to be opened by jar
opener.

• Jar is too large to be opened by jar
opener.

• Press Release Lid Button to release jar
opener.

• Run jar lid under hot water to release
any stuck-on food.

• Dry completely and try again.

• Rotate inner arms manually into
position.

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This warranty applies to products purchased and used in the U.S. and

LIMITED WARRANTY

Canada. This is the only express warranty for this product and is in lieu
of any other warranty or condition.

This product is warranted to be free from defects in material and
workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of original
purchase. During this period, your exclusive remedy is repair or
replacement of this product or any component found to be defective,
at our option; however, you are responsible for all costs associated with
returning the product to us and our returning a product or component
under this warranty to you. If the product or component is no longer
available, we will replace with a similar one of equal or greater value.

This warranty does not cover glass, filters, wear from normal use, use
not in conformity with the printed directions, or damage to the product
resulting from accident, alteration, abuse, or misuse. This warranty
extends only to the original consumer purchaser or gift recipient. Keep the
original sales receipt, as proof of purchase is required to make a warranty
claim. This warranty is void if the product is used for other than single­family household use or subjected to any voltage and waveform other
than as specified on the rating label (e.g., 120V ~ 60 Hz).

We exclude all claims for special, incidental, and consequential damages
caused by breach of express or implied warranty. All liability is limited to
the amount of the purchase price. Every implied warranty, including any

statutory warranty or condition of merchantability or fitness for
a particular purpose, is disclaimed except to the extent prohibited
by law, in which case such warranty or condition is limited to the
duration of this written warranty. This warranty gives you specific legal

rights. You may have other legal rights that vary depending on where
you live. Some states or provinces do not allow limitations on implied
warranties or special, incidental, or consequential damages, so the
foregoing limitations may not apply to you.

To make a warranty claim, do not return this appliance to the store. Please
call 1.800.851.8900 in the U.S. or 1.800.267.2826 in Canada or visit
hamiltonbeach.com in the U.S. or hamiltonbeach.ca in Canada. For faster
service, locate the model, type, and series numbers on your appliance.

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