West bend L5688 User Manual

Heavy Duty Power Tower

Instruction Manual

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

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

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

Using Your Power Tower ......................................................................................... 4

Cleaning Your Power Tower .................................................................................... 7

Electric Power Tower Tips........................................................................................7

Warranty...................................................................................................................8

SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

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 West Bend®

Housewares, LLC 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

• Always supervise 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 electric parts outdoors, or place them on or near a gas or electric
burner, in a heated oven, or in the refrigerator.

• Your appliance has a short cord as a safety precaution to avoid pulling, tripping,
or entanglement. Do not let cord hang over the edge of the counter, table or
other flat surface area.

• While use of an extension cord is not recommended, if you must use one, make
sure the cord has the same or higher wattage as your appliance (wattage is
stamped on the underside of the appliance). To avoid pulling, tripping or
entanglement, position the extension cord so that it does not hang over the edge
of the counter, table or other flat surface area.

• Use an electrical outlet that accommodates the polarized plug on the appliance.
On a polarized plug, one blade of the plug 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 or extension cord, reverse the
plug. If the plug still does not fit fully, contact a qualified electrician. Do not alter
the plug.

• 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 POWER TOWER

Food Pusher
Button
Food Pusher Juicer Head

Grating Head
Plastic Cap
Grating Blade
Attachment

Release Button
Piercing Lever
Geared Wheel

Front View Back View

Cone

Drive Shaft
Juicer Drain
Pulp Catcher
Bag Slitter

(opener)
Bottle/Tab Opener

Knife Sharpener
Cord Storage

USING YOUR POWER TOWER

To use the can opener attachment:

1. Place Power Tower on level surface.

2. Insert Can Opener head onto the Power Tower base.

3. Plug cord into electrical outlet.

4. Raise piercing lever.

5. Place rim of can firmly under can guide pin and against the

geared wheel.

6. Press piercing lever all the way down. 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.) The motor will automatically stop when the can is
open.

7. Remove can from opener and check can contents to remove any pieces of label

or metal shavings.

8. Unplug Power Tower from electrical outlet.

9. Release can opener head by pushing down on attachment release button

located on the top of the Power Tower base. Wipe attachments with clean
damp cloth, or place in dishwasher, top rack only.

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To use the juicer attachment:

1. Place Power Tower on level surface.

2. NOTE: Do not plug into

electrical outlet until juicer
attachment has been fully
assembled.

3. Assemble Juicer Head onto

the Power Tower base.

4. Place Cone onto the drive

shaft. NOTE: pushing the
Cone tightly against the
Power Tower base will
activate the juicer if the unit
is plugged in.

5. Place Pulp Catcher into the Juicer Head attachment over the drain opening.

6. Place cup under the Juicer Head drain.

7. Plug cord into electrical outlet. Your juicer is now ready to use.

8. Slice citrus in half. Place cut side of citrus against Cone. Use your opposite

hand to help steady the Power Tower Base. Push citrus against cone to
activate juicer.

9. When complete, unplug Power Tower from electrical outlet.

10. Release Juicer Head by pushing down on attachment release button located on

the top of the Power Tower base. Wipe attachments with clean damp cloth, or
place in dishwasher, top rack only.

To use the grater attachment:

1. Place Power Tower

on level surface.
NOTE: Do not plug
into electrical outlet
until grater
attachment has been
fully assembled.

2. Assemble Grater

Head onto the Power
Tower base.

3. Use the plastic cap

to assemble the
grating blade into the Grating Head. Push and rotate the blade clockwise onto
the Grating Head as viewed from the open end of the grater. Remove the
plastic cap by pulling away from grating blade.

4. Plug cord into electrical outlet. Your grater is now ready to use.

5. Place bowl under grater blade opening to catch grated food items. Carefully

size cheese or vegetables to the grater opening. NOTE: Refrigerated, firm
pieces of food will yield the most consistent results.

Food pusher button
Food pusher

Grater Head
attachment

Grater blade

Plastic cap

Cone

Juicer Head
Drive Shaft

Juicer Drain
Pulp Catcher

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6. Place food into Grater Head attachment opening. Place Food Pusher into the

opening over the food and push down making sure that the large button on the
top of the Food Pusher is pressed down. This action powers the grating
function. Allow food contents to fall from blade into bowl. CAUTION: Do not
place fingers inside blade while blade is rotating as injury can occur. If
necessary, extract blade using the plastic cap and remove food content.
Reinsert blade using plastic cap. When complete, remove the Food Pusher
from the Grater Head.

7. Unplug Power Tower from electrical outlet.

8. Release Grater Head from Power Tower base by pushing down on attachment

release button located on the top of the Power Tower base. Wipe attachments
with clean damp cloth, or place in dishwasher, top rack only. NOTE: Use
extreme care when handling grating blade. Do not place any other items next to
blade when cleaning or placing in a dishwasher.

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.

To open bottles:

1. Make sure Bottle/Tab Opener head is securely attached to

top rear of Power Tower Base. Hold top of Power Tower
Base to stabilize the unit. Open bottles slowly to avoid
spilling contents.

2. The Bottle/Tab Opener can be rotated counterclockwise and

removed for cleaning. Wipe attachment with clean damp cloth, or place in
dishwasher, top rack only.

To lift pull tabs:

1. Remove Bottle/Tab Opener head by rotating

counterclockwise as viewed from rear of Power Tower base.
Use metal finger(s) as shown to engage metal pull-tabs on
can.

2. Rotate head to help lift the tab.

3. Remove the Bottle/Tab Opener. Finish lifting the tab by hand.

4. Wipe Bottle/Tab Opener head with clean damp cloth or place in dishwasher, top

rack only.

5. Return bottle/tab opener head to Power Tower base by assembling to rear of

unit. Rotate the head slightly until it is firmly locked into place.

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To slit a bag:

1. Place plastic bag onto bag slitter blade located on the

Bottle/Tab Opener head as viewed from rear of Power
Tower base.

2. Pull the bag in the direction of the blade.

3. Remove bag being careful not to spill contents.

CLEANING YOUR POWER TOWER

1. Unplug cord from electrical outlet.

2. Remove any head attachments by pressing the release button located on top of

the Power Tower base.

3. Wash attachments in hot soapy water, rinse and dry thoroughly. Attachment

heads may be placed in dishwasher, top rack only.

4. Wipe the Power Tower base and the area behind the attachment with a damp

cloth. Never immerse the Power Tower base in water.

5. To re-assemble, slide the desired head attachment onto the body until the

release button clicks into place.

To Remove To Re-assemble

ELECTRIC POWER TOWER 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. The West Bend® Power
Tower is designed top open extra depth cans; even those with pull tab rims.
Always use care to avoid sharp edges when opening pull-tab rimmed cans.

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

needed.

• If piercing lever of can opener attachment does not move freely, remove and

clean the cutting head assembly.

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PRODUCT WARRANTY

Appliance 1 Year Limited Warranty

West Bend® Housewares, LLC warrants this appliance from failures in the material and
workmanship for 1 year from the date of original purchase, provided the appliance is operated
and maintained in conformity with the West Bend® Housewares, LLC Instruction Manual. Any
failed part of the appliance will be repaired or replaced without charge at West Bend®
Housewares, LLC discretion. This warranty applies to household use only.

The West Bend® Housewares, LLC warranty does not cover any damage, including
discoloration, to any non-stick surface of the appliance. The West Bend® Housewares, LLC
warranty is null and void, as determined solely by West Bend® Housewares, LLC, if the
appliance is damaged through accident, misuse or abuse, scratching, overheating, or if the
appliance is altered in any way or if used outside of a household setting.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights, which may vary
from state to state.

THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES
OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, PERFORMANCE, OR
OTHERWISE, WHICH ARE HEREBY EXCLUDED. IN NO EVENT SHALL WEST BEND®
HOUSEWARES, LLC BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES, WHETHER DIRECT, IMMEDIATE,
INCIDENTAL, FORESEEABLE, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR SPECIAL, ARISING OUT OF OR IN
CONNECTION WITH ITS APPLIANCE.

If you think the appliance has failed or requires service within its warranty period, please
contact the West Bend® Housewares Customer Service Department at [phone] or e­mail us at [e-mail]. Return shipping fees are non-refundable. Hand-written
receipts are not accepted.

Valid only in USA and Canada

REPLACEMENT PARTS

Replacement parts, if available may be ordered direct from West Bend® Housewares, LLC by
ordering online at www.westbend.com: Replacement Parts. Or you may call or e-mail the
service department at the number/e-mail address listed above, or by writing to us at:

West Bend Housewares, 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 West Bend Housewares, 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 West
Bend® Housewares, LLC 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): ____________________________________

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