Hamilton Beach 840055600 User Manual

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Use and Care for Can Openers

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Piercing

lever

Parts and Features

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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

1. Read all instructions.

2. To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not put can opener

body, cord, or plug in water or other liquid.

3. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by
or near children.

4. Unplug from outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking
off parts, and before cleaning.

5. Avoid contacting moving parts.

6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug,

or after the appliance malfunctions or is dropped or damaged
in any manner. Call our toll-free customer service number for
information on examination, electrical repair, mechanical repair,
or adjustment.

7. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by Hamilton
Beach/Proctor-Silex, Inc. may cause fire, electric shock, or injury.

8. Do not use outdoors.

9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot

surfaces.

10. Do not open pressurized (aerosol-type) cans.

11. Do not open cans of flammable liquids such as lighter fluid.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

CONSUMER SAFETY INFORMATION

This appliance is intended for household use only.
This appliance is equipped with a polarized plug. This type of

plug has one blade wider than the other. The plug will fit into an
electrical outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are
unable to insert the plug into the outlet, try reversing the plug.

If the plug should still fail to fit, contact an electrician to replace
the obsolete outlet. Do not attempt to defeat the safety purpose
of the polarized plug.

Use the flip-up magnet
for ease in checking
correct can position.

1. Place can opener on level surface.

2. Plug cord into electrical outlet.

3. Raise piercing lever up.

4. Place rim of can firmly under can guide and against

geared wheel.

5. Tilt top of can in, to position cutting blade inside rim
of can.

6. Press piercing lever all the way down.

Using Your Can Opener

Can guide

Cutting Blade