Proctor-Silex 75217 User Manual

Utilisation et entretien de l’ouvre-boîtes

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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, repair, or mechanical or electrical
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, including stove.

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

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

12. Do not open cans near edge of counter or table to prevent injury

if can drops from can opener.

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

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2. Remove complete cutting

assembly as shown. Push
piercing lever up and to the
left. It will pop out of a
locked position.

3. Wash cutting assembly in
hot, soapy water. Rinse and
dry thoroughly.

4. Wipe body of can opener
with damp cloth. NEVER
immerse the can opener
in water.

5. To reassemble, place knob
on back of cutting assembly
into large end of keyhole as
shown. Push to the right until
it snaps into place.

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7. The motor will begin turning the can and cutting the lid.

(It is not necessary to hold the piercing lever down or to
hold the can during the cutting action.)

8. The motor will automatically stop when the can is open.

• The can opener will easily open all standard size cans.

• On some models it will be necessary to position can
opener at edge of counter, allowing for clearance to
open cans taller than the can opener.

• If there is a bump, dent, or heavy seam in the rim of the
can, open the other end of the can or start cutter just
beyond it.

• Cans made with aluminum lids will not adhere to the
magnet.

• The motor of your can opener is permanently lubricated
and will require no oiling.

• To use the cord storage on the back of the opener, push

in or pull out the cord as needed.

Hints for Best Use

1. Unplug cord from electrical outlet.

Cleaning Your Can Opener

This feature on selected models.

1. Place cutting edge of knife in the knife slot located on
the back of the can opener.

Sharpening Knives

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