Hamilton Beach 76387 Use & Care - Page 3

840091200 ENv03.qxd 12/13/01 10:13 AM Page 4 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 4 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. 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. To open bottles: Hold top of can opener to stabilize the unit. Open bottles slowly to avoid spilling contents. 5