Black & Decker EC500B - Manual (Page 3)

How To Use
1. Plug the cord into a standard, 120-volt electrical
outlet.
2. Press the Door Release Button and the door will
open. (Figure A)
3. Lift the Lever, tip the can on an angle so that the
rim is under the metal post. (Figure B) Press the
Lever down making sure the Cutter is inside the rim
of the can. Because of the hands-free feature, it
isn't necessary to hold the Lever down or to hold
onto the can during cutting.
4. When the can is opened, the Can Opener will stop
automatically. To remove the can, tilt it slightly away
from the unit with one hand and raise the lever with
the other.
5. You may push excess cord back into the unit and
“nest” the plug in the niche under the unit for conve-
nient storage.
CAN OPENING TIPS
• This Can Opener should not be used to open cans
that are 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.
• If there is a dent in the rim of the can, open the other end or start the cutting action just
beyond the dent. 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.
KNIFE SHARPENING TIPS
• Clean and dry knives before sharpening.
• Do not attempt to sharpen serrated blades, as this
will smooth their edges. Do not attempt to sharpen
scissors.
USING THE KNIFE SHARPENER
1. The slot in the Sharpener is slanted at an angle for
left and right-hand use.
2. Insert the knife into the slot and carefully pull the
blade through and slightly up towards you. Repeat
until you achieve desired sharpness. (Figure C)
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Figure A
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Figure C
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