Rival CN762, CN763 User Manual

CN762/CN763

The Right Angle™Can Opener

Owner’s Guide

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CN762 CN763

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 immerse cord, plug
or motor unit 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 Rival®Customer Service (see warranty) to return for examination,
repair, or electrical or mechanical adjustment.

7. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by Rival

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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 contact hot
surfaces, including the stove.

10. Do not open pressurized (aerosol-type) cans or cans of flammable liq­uids, such as lighter fluids.

11.

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POLARIZED PLUG

This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other).

As a safety feature, this plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one
way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it

still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to

defeat this safety feature.

1. Plug cord into 120 volt, AC outlet.

2. Raise piercing lever enough to wedge can between cutting blade
and feed wheel as shown.

3. Press lever down all the way to pierce lid and start
cutting action. “Power Pierce” feature: When you
press lever, motor will start rotating can for easier
piercing.

4. Let go of lever and can opener will continue cutting
and will stop automatically when can has been
opened. (It is normal for motor to occasionally con­tinue cutting action for a few seconds after lid has
been completely severed.)

5. To remove can, grasp it firmly and raise lever. Slide lid
from magnet.

• To open cans over 2 lbs., hold top of can opener to stabilize it.

• Unit will not open rimless cans.

• If there is a dent in the rim of the can, open other end.

• Never open or eat the contents of a bulging can.

HOW TO OPEN CANS

PLEASE NOTE

piercing

lever

rim of

can

cutting

blade

feed

wheel

This appliance is for HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY. No user-serviceable parts inside.
Power Unit never needs lubrication. Do not attempt to service this product.
Do not immerse base in water or other liquid.

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

1. Be sure knife is clean and free of grease.

2. 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.
Repeat this procedure four to five times to put on a
“factory sharp” edge.

Never submerge can opener in water.

1. Unplug cord.

2. Wipe can opener with a damp cloth. Clean around blade area with toothpick
or cotton swab if necessary.

HINT: Cutting mechanism may collect food or paper from can labels, and should
be cleaned frequently.

HOW TO SHARPEN KNIVES

©2001, Rival

A Division of The Holmes Group

Printed in China CN762/CN763/428-680

LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY

Rival®warrants this product to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for one (1) year from date
of original purchase. If you have a claim under this warranty please follow these procedures:

1) Within the first 45 days from date of original purchase, defective product should be returned to original

place of purchase for replacement (with proof-of-purchase).

2) Within the first 12 months from date of purchase, Rival

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will repair or replace (at no charge) the defective
product if it is delivered freight prepaid during that period to an authorized service station. To obtain warranty
service contact our CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Central Standard
Time, Monday through Friday (for prompt service have model number and sales receipt ready).

In U.S. call: 1-800-557-4825 / In Canada call: 1-800-561-6478

Or, you may write to Rival’s Service Division, 217 East 16th St., Sedalia, MO 65301. Proof of purchase is
required when requesting warranty service - SAVE YOUR SALES RECEIPT. This warranty is extended only to
the original purchaser and does not apply to commercial use, unreasonable use, or to damage to the product
(not resulting from defect or malfunction) while in the possession of the consumer. Rival

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disclaims all
responsibility for consequential, incidental, or commercial losses caused by the use of this product. Some
states do not allow this exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential losses, so the foregoing dis­claimer may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other legal
rights which vary from state to state.

HOW TO CLEAN BLADE ASSEMBLY