Using Your Electric Can Opener; Electric Can Opener Tips - West Bend Electric Can Opener Instruction Manual

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.
To open bottles:
1. Hold top of can opener to stabilize the unit. Open bottles slowly to avoid
spilling contents.
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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 cutter just beyond the problem area.
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To use the cord storage on the back of the opener, push cord in or out as needed.
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If piercing lever does not move freely, remove and clean the cutting
head assembly.
Using Your Can Opener

Electric Can Opener Tips

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