West Bend 77201, L5555B User Manual

HEAVY DUTY ELECTRIC CAN OPENER

Instruction Manual

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Safety Precautions...................................................................................................2

Precautions For Use Around Children...................................................................... 2

Electricity Precautions..............................................................................................3

Know Your Can Opener...........................................................................................4

Using Your Electric Can Opener ..............................................................................4

Cleaning Your Electric Can Opener ......................................................................... 5

Electric Can Opener Tips.........................................................................................5

Warranty...................................................................................................................6

SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

© 2007 West Bend, a Brand of Focus Electrics, LLC.

www.focuselectrics.com

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

To prevent personal injury or property damage, read and follow all instructions
and warnings.

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

• Read all instructions, including these important safeguards and the care and use

instructions in this manual.

• Do not use appliance for other than intended use.

• The use of accessory attachments not recommended by Focus Electrics may

cause fire, electric shock, or injury.

• Do not attempt to repair this appliance yourself.

• Avoid contact with moving parts.

• Unplug from outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off attachments,

and before cleaning.

• For household use only.

To prevent burns or other personal injuries to children, read and follow all
instructions and warnings.

PRECAUTIONS FOR USE AROUND CHILDREN

• Close supervision is necessary when this appliance is used by or near children.

• Do not allow cord to hang over any edge where a child can reach it. Arrange

cord to avoid pulling, tripping or entanglement.

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To prevent electrical shock, personal injury or property damage, read and
follow all instructions and warnings.

ELECTRICITY PRECAUTIONS

• To protect against electric shock, do not immerse cord, plugs, or other electric

parts in water or other liquids.

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

when the appliance is not working properly or when it has been damaged in any
manner. For service information, see warranty page.

• Do not use this appliance outdoors.

• A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce risks resulting from becoming

entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.

• Longer detachable power-supply cords or extension cords are availabl e and

may be used if care is exercised in their use. While use of an extension cord is
not recommended, if you must use one, the marked electrical rating of the
detachable power-supply cord or extension cord should be at least as great as
the electrical rating of the appliance. If the appliance is of the grounded type,
the extension cord should be a grounding-type 3-wire cord. The cord should be
arranged so that it will not drape over the counter top or tabletop where it can be
pulled by children or tripped over.

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

reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit into a polarized outlet
only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it
still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug
in any way.

• Do not use an outlet or extension cord if the plug fits loosely or if the outlet or

extension cord feels hot.

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

• Do not open cans of flammable liquids such as lighter fluids.

• Keep the cord away from hot parts of the appliance and hot surfaces during

operation.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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KNOW YOUR CAN OPENER

Cutting
Assembly
Release Button
Piercing Lever Bottle Opener

Magnetic Lid
Holder

Geared Wheel

Knife Sharpener

Cord Storage

USING YOUR CAN OPENER

To open cans:

1. Place can opener on level surface.

2. Plug cord into electrical outlet.

3. Raise piercing lever.

4. Place rim of can firmly under can guide pin and against the
geared wheel.

5. Press piercing lever all the way down.

6. The motor will begin turning can and cutting lid. (It is not necessary to hold the
piercing lever down or to hold the can during the cutting action.)

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

8. Remove can from opener and check can contents to remove any pieces of label
or metal shavings.

To sharpen knives:

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

2. Draw the knife blade through the slot several times.

Always use care to direct blade away from
yourself and others.

3. Clean knife after sharpening.

NOTE: Serrated blades should never be inserted into this unit.

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To open bottles:

1. Hold top of can opener to stabilize the unit. Open bottles slowly to avoid spilling
contents.

CLEANING YOUR ELECTRIC CAN OPENER

1. Unplug cord from electrical outlet.

2. To remove the cutting head attachment, press release button.

3. Wash cutting head attachment in warm, soapy water, rinse and dry thoroughly;
or the cutting head attachment may be placed in top rack of dishwasher.

4. Wipe the can opener body and the area behind cutting head attachment with a
damp cloth. Never immerse the can opener in water.

5. To re-assemble, slide the cutting head attachment onto the body until the
release button clicks into place.

To Remove To Re-assemble

ELECTRIC CAN OPENER TIPS

• 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 the problem area.

• To use the cord storage on the back of the opener, push cord in or out as

needed.

• If piercing lever does not move freely, remove and clean the cutting head

assembly.

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PRODUCT WARRANTY

Appliance 1 Year Limited Warranty

Focus Electrics, LLC (“Focus Electrics”) warrants this appliance from failures in the material
and workmanship for one (1) year from the date of original purchase with proof of purchase,
provided the appliance is operated and maintained in conformity with the provided Instruction
Manual. Any failed part of the appliance will be repaired or replaced without charge at Focus
Electrics’ discretion. This warranty applies to indoor household use only.

This warranty does not cover any damage, including discoloration, to any non-stick surface of
the appliance. This warranty is null and void, as determined solely by Focus Electrics if the
appliance is damaged through accident, misuse, abuse, negligence, scratching, or if the
appliance is altered in any way.

THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES
OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICUALR PURPOSE, PERFORMANCE, OR
OTHERWISE, WHICH ARE HERBY EXCLUDED. IN NO EVENT SHALL FOCUS ELECTRICS
BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES, WHETHER DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL,
FORSEEABLE, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR SPECIAL, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION
WITH THIS APPLIANCE.

If you think the appliance has failed or requires service within its warranty period, please
contact the Focus Electrics Customer Service Department at (866) 290 –1851 or e-mail us at
[e-mail]. Return shipping fees are non-refundable. A receipt proving
original purchase date will be required for all warranty claims. Hand-written receipts are not
accepted. Focus Electrics is not responsible for returns lost in transit.

Valid only in USA and Canada

REPLACEMENT PARTS

Replacement parts, if available, may be ordered directly from Focus Electrics online at
www.focuselectrics.com, or you may call or e-mail the service department at the number/e-mail
address listed above, or by writing to us at:

Focus Electrics, LLC
Attn: Customer Service
P. O. Box 2780
West Bend, WI 53095

Be sure to include the catalog/model number of your appliance (located on the bottom/back of
the unit) and a description and quantity of the part you wish to order. Along with this include
your name, mailing address, Visa/MasterCard number, expiration date and the name as it
appears on the card. Checks can be made payable to Focus Electrics, LLC. Call Customer
Service to obtain purchase amount. Your state’s sales tax and a shipping/processing fee will
be added to your total charge. Please allow two (2) weeks for delivery.

This manual contains important and helpful information regarding the safe use and care of your
new Focus Electrics product. For future reference, attach dated sales receipt for warranty proof
of purchase and record the following information:

Date purchased or received as gift: _______________________________________________
Where purchased and price, if known: _____________________________________________
Item number and Date Code (shown bottom/back of product) ___________________________

L5555B 10/07 West Bend, a Brand of Focus Electrics, LLC. Printed in China

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