Using Your Can Opener; Cleaning Your Can Opener - Hamilton Beach Sure Cut Use & Care Manual

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Using Your Can Opener

1. Place can opener on level surface.
2. Plug cord into electrical outlet.
3. Raise cutting assembly lever.
4. Place rim of can firmly under
can guide pin and against
geared wheel.
5. Press lever all the way down.
6. The motor will begin turning can
and cutting lid. (It is not necessary
to hold the lever down or to hold
the can during the cutting action.)
7. The motor will automatically
stop when the can is open.
Knife Sharpener
Insert blade into the slot and pull the
knife through and slightly up toward
you. Most knives can be sharpened
with 5 to 6 passes. Clean knife after
sharpening.
NOTE: Serrated blades should never
be inserted into this unit.
Cord Storage and Lock
When finished, unplug and push the
excess cord into the back of the unit
for storage.
To lock the cord, turn cord sideways
and slide up into cord lock slot.
(Use the flip-up magnet to
easily see can position.)
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Cleaning Your Can Opener

1. Unplug cord from electrical outlet.
2. To remove cutting assembly,
push release/insert button to right.
Grasp magnetic lid holder and pull
lever out.
3. Wash lever in hot, soapy water.
Rinse and dry thoroughly.
4. Wipe body of can opener with a
damp cloth. NEVER immerse the
can opener in water.
5. To insert cutting assembly,
push release/insert button to right
and insert the lever.
6. Ensure lever is fully inserted into
the can opener.
Fully Inserted
Incorrectly Inserted
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