Russell Hobbs 14448 User manual

instructions

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Read the instructions and keep them safe. Pass them on if you
pass the can opener on. Remove all packaging, but keep it till
you know the can opener works.
important safeguards
Follow basic safety precautions, including:
1 This appliance must only be used by a responsible adult.
Use and store it out of reach of children.
2 Don’t put the appliance in liquid. Don’t use it in a
bathroom, near water, or outdoors.
3 Keep fingers clear of the cutter and drive gear,
even when you’re not using it.
4 Don’t touch the cut edges of the opened can or lid.
5 Don’t leave the lid attached to the magnet as its
sharp edges could cause injury.
6 Don’t try to open aluminium cans, ring pull cans,
aerosol cans, or other pressurised cans.
7 Don’t try to open cans of flammable materials (paint, etc.).
8 If a can gets jammed, unplug the can opener before trying
to free it.
9 Don’t start to open a can near a seam or a corner.
10 Don’t use the opener and the sharpener at the same time.
You may overload the motor – you may injure yourself.
11 Don’t run it for more than 1 minute at a time, it’ll overheat.
After 1 minute, let it cool for 15 minutes before reusing.
12 Don’t put it on or near a hotplate, hot hob or burner, or in a
heated oven.
13 Route the cable so it doesn’t overhang, and can’t be caught
or tripped over.
14 Unplug before moving or cleaning, and when not in use.
15 Don’t leave the mixer unattended while plugged in.
16 Don’t use accessories unless we supply them.

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17 Don’t use the opener for any purpose other than those
described in these instructions.
18 Don’t use the opener if it’s damaged or malfunctions.
19 If the cable is damaged, return the can opener, to avoid
hazard.
household use only
fit the handle
1 Hold the handle vertically, with the pivot, cutter and
magnet at the bottom.
2 Put the pivot into the big hole, and move the handle to
your left, to push the pivot into the small hole.
3 Rotate the handle ninety degrees clockwise, so it rests on
the top of the body.
positioning
4 Sit the can opener on a stable, level surface, near a power
socket.
5 Pull the cable fully out of the cable storage area in the back
of the body and plug it into the power socket (switch the
socket on, if it’s switchable).
opening cans
warning Don’t try to open aluminium cans, aerosol cans,
pressurised cans, or cans of flammable materials.
6 Wipe the top of the can clean before starting to open it.
7 Rotate the handle ninety degrees anti-clockwise, till it’s
vertical.
8 Hold the can with its lip on top of the drive gear and its
side against the guide.
9 Rotate the handle clockwise till the can is held firmly
between the cutter and the drive gear.
,Don’t start to open a can near a seam or a corner – it may
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10 Press the handle down firmly to pierce the can and start
the motor.
11 At this stage, you may let go of both can and handle,
though heavy cans or cans with corners may need to be
supported/guided.
12 As the opener completes its cut, you should support the
can. The motor will stop automatically and the magnet will
hold the can lid.
13 Rotate the handle anti-clockwise to release the can.
14 Slide the can lid from the magnet carefully, to avoid cutting
your fingers.
sharpening
15 Rotate the handle clockwise to start the motor, and hold it
down.
caution This starts the drive gear, so keep your fingers away
from the drive gear and cutter.
16 Rotate the handle anti-clockwise to stop the motor.
17 Don’t use it for more than 1 minute at a time, then let it
cool for 15 minutes.
18 The grinding wheel and slots are designed to keep the
blade at the optimum grinding angle.
knives
19 Insert the handle end of the blade into one of the knife
slots, and draw the blade gently through the slot.
20 Do the same with the other slot, to grind both sides of the
blade.
21 The whole of the cutting edge must come into contact
with the grinding wheel.
22 If the blade is curved, you may need to raise the knife
handle during the operation, to guide the curved section
into contact with the grinding wheel.

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scissors
23 Insert the handle end of one of the blades into the scissors
slot, and draw the blade gently through the slot.
24 Do the same with the other blade, to grind both blades.
repeat as necessary
25 You may need to repeat the process, depending on the
hardness of the blade and the state it’s in.
don’t overdo it
26 Take care not to over-sharpen, you’ll reduce the life (and
the width) of the blade – “little and often” is the secret of
keeping a good blade sharp.
care and maintenance
1 Unplug before cleaning.
2 Rotate the handle ninety degrees anti-clockwise till it’s
vertical, then a bit more, to force the pivot from the small
hole to the big hole. You can now pull the handle out.
caution Be wary of the cutter – it’s sharp
3 Wash the handle in warm soapy water.
4 Rinse and dry it thoroughly before refitting.
5 Wipe the body with a soft, damp cloth, with a little
washing-up liquid, if necessary.
6 Don’t put the body in water or any other liquid.
7 Don’t put any part of this appliance in a dishwasher.
8 Don’t use harsh or abrasive cleaning agents or solvents.
9 Don’t oil or grease the drive gear or cutting blade.

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connection
This product doesn’t need an earth. Use a 13A
BS1362 fuse in a 13A BS1363 plug. Fit the blue
wire to N, and the brown wire to L. Fit the cord
grip. If in doubt, call an electrician. Don’t use
a non-rewireable plug unless the fuse cover is
fitted. If you remove the plug, dispose of it.

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service
If you ring Customer Service, please have the Model No. to
hand, as we won’t be able to help you without it. It’s on the
rating plate (usually underneath the product).
The product isn’t user-serviceable. If it’s not working, read
the instructions, check the plug fuse and main fuse/circuit
breaker. If it’s still not working, consult your retailer. If that
doesn’t solve the problem:
Pack carefully, with a note of your name, address, day phone
number, and what’s wrong. If under guarantee, say where and
when purchased, and include proof of purchase (till receipt).
Send it to Customer Returns (address below right).
Customer Service Customer Returns
(correspondence only) Salton Europe Ltd
Salton Europe Ltd Heath Mill Road
Failsworth Wombourne
Manchester Wolverhampton
M35 0HS WV5 8AQ
Customer Service (serv[email protected])
telephone [phone] (local rate number)
guarantee
Defects affecting product functionality appearing within one
year of purchase will be corrected by replacement or repair
provided the product is used and maintained in accordance
with the instructions. Your statutory rights are not affected.
Documentation, packaging, and product specifications may
change without notice.
online
www.russellhobbs.co.uk for more products.
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