West bend L5834 User Manual

ELECTRIC CAN OPENER

Instruction Manual

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

Using Your Electric Can Opener .............................................................................. 3

Cleaning Your Electric Can Opener ......................................................................... 4

Helpful Hints ............................................................................................................. 4

Warranty ................................................................................................................... 5

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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:

• Read all instructions.

• To protect against fire, electric shock, and injury to persons do not immerse

cord, plugs, or other electric parts in water or other liquids.

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

• Always unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool

before putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning.

• Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, after the appliance
malfunctions, or has been damaged in any manner. For service information see
warranty page.

• The use of accessory attachments not recommended by Focus Electrics may
cause fire, electric shock, or injury.

• Do not use this appliance outdoors.

• Do not let cord hang over the edge of the table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.

• Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.

• To disconnect, remove plug from wall outlet.

• Do not use appliance for other than intended use.

• Do not attempt to repair this appliance yourself.

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

entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.

• Longer extension cords are available, but care must be exercised in their use.
While use of an extension cord is not recommended, if you must use one,
ensure that the marked electrical rating of the extension cord is equal to or
greater than that of the appliance. If the plug is of the grounded type, the
extension cord must be a grounding-type 3-wire cord. 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 area where it can be pulled on 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.

• Avoid contact with moving parts.

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

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

• For household use only.

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Piercing Lever/

Bottle Opener

Cutting Attachment

Magnetic Lid

Holder

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SING YOUR ELECTRIC CAN OPENER

To open cans:

1. Place can opener on a dry, 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 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. Large
cans may need to be guided while being opened.

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

8. Remove the can from the opener. Check the contents of the can to make sure
no pieces of label or metal shavings may have fallen in. Carefully remove lid
from magnetic lid holder.

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 direct blade away
from yourself and others.

3. Clean knife after sharpening.

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

To open bottles:

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

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Knife

Sharpener

Cord

Storage

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LEANING YOUR ELECTRIC CAN OPENER

1. Unplug cord from electrical outlet.

2. To remove the cutting attachment, raise piercing lever and gently pull towards
you.

3. Wash cutting attachment in warm, soapy water, rinse and dry thoroughly; or the
cutting attachment may be placed in the top rack of the 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, hold the lever at an angle and slide the cutting head
attachment shaft into the hole in the can opener body, lower lever.

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ELPFUL HINTS

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If there is a bump, dent, or heavy seam in the rim of the can, open the other end
of the can or start cutting just beyond the problem area.

•

To use the cord storage in the back of the opener, push cord in or out as needed.

•

If piercing lever does not move freely, remove and clean the cutting attachment.

•

Shredded labels, metal shavings, or poor cut can be caused by infrequent
cleaning. Wash the cutting attachment and geared wheel regularly.

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RODUCT 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 PARTICULAR PURPOSE, PERFORMANCE, OR
OTHERWISE, WHICH ARE HEREBY 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 [phone], or e-mail us at
[e-mail]. A receipt proving the original purchase date will be required for all
warranty claims, hand written receipts are not accepted. You may also be required to return
the appliance for inspection and evaluation. Return shipping costs are not refundable. Focus
Electrics is not responsible for returns lost in transit.

Replacement parts, if available, may be ordered directly from Focus Electrics, LLC several
ways. Order online at www.focuselectrics.com, e-mail [e-mail], over the
phone by calling [phone], or by writing to:

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

To order with a check or money order, please first contact Customer Service for an order total.
Mail your payment along with a letter stating the model or catalog number of your appliance,
which can be found on the bottom or back of the appliance, a description of the part or parts
you are ordering, and the quantity you would like. Your check should be made payable to
Focus Electrics, LLC.

Your state/province’s sales tax and a shipping fee will be added to your total charge. Please
allow two weeks for processing and 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):___________________________

Valid only in USA and Canada

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