Hamilton Beach 840091200 - Manual (Page 3)

Know Your Can Opener
1. Cutting Assembly
Release Button
2. Piercing Lever
3. Magnetic Lid Holder
4. Can Guide Pin
5. Geared Wheel
6. Bottle Opener
7. Knife Sharpener
8. Cord Storage and Lock Slot
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Using Your Can Opener
To open cans:
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 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 can opener and check can contents to
remove any pieces of label or metal shavings.
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To open bottles:
Hold top of can opener to stabilize the unit. Open bottles
slowly to avoid spilling contents.
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.
3. Clean knife after sharpening.
NOTE: Serrated blades should never
be inserted into this unit.