Cleaning And Maintenance - Bella 17231 Instruction Manual

Can Opening Tips
1. This can opener should not be used to open cans designed to be opened by another method,
such as a pull tab, peel-off foil seal, or rolling key. This can opener will not open rimless cans or
cans with angled corners.
2. If there is a dent in the rim of a can, open the other end or start the cutting action just beyond
the dent.
3. Cans with heavy seams, uneven rims or odd shapes may cause the can opener to stall. If this
occurs, turn the can slightly by hand to aid the cutting action.
4. Cans with aluminum lids will not stick to
the magnet.
Knife Sharpener
1. Before sharpening knives, unplug the power
supply from the electric outlet.
2. Place the knife intended to be sharpened in the
slot of knife sharpener located at the back of
the unit.
3. For best results, sharpen the entire length
carefully to pull the knife through the slot back
and forth (see Fig. 5), until desired sharpness
achieved.
4. After sharpening is completed, wash and dry
the knife.
NOTE: Be cautious with knife after sharpening.
NOTE: Carefully route the power supply cord
to avoid damage from the knife blades while
sharpening.
Knife Sharpening Tips
1. Clean and dry knives before sharpening.
2. Do not attempt to sharpen serrated blades,
as this will smooth their edges.
3. Do not attempt to sharpen scissors.

Cleaning and Maintenance

1. Before cleaning any part of the can opener, unplug the cord.
2. To remove the cutting lever for easy cleaning, lift the cutting lever up and pull it out. The blade
assembly can be cleaned with a damp cloth, then wiped with a sponge and dried thoroughly.
Reverse the procedure to replace the cutting lever.
3. Before replacing the cutting lever, wipe the can opener housing, and area around the drive wheel
with a slightly damp cloth or sponge. To remove stubborn spots, wipe surfaces with nylon cloth or
mesh pad and sudsy water, following with a clean, damp cloth dry thoroughly. Do not use abrasive
cleaners on any part of the can opener as they can damage the finish.
4. Do not immerse main part of can opener into water as it can give an electric shock.
NOTE: This item is not dishwasher-safe.
17231 BELLA Tall Can Opener IM r3.indd 5
Figure 5
Hold the can
opener with
one hand
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