Black and Decker Countertop Can Opener EC42EC43 User Manual

Countertop 
Can Opener
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MODELS EC42, EC42C, EC43, EC43B
EC43 Shown 

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions
should always be followed, including the following:
Please read all instructions.
To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not put 
can opener, cord, or plug in water or other liquid.
Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used
by or near children.
Turn unit off and unplug from outlet when not in use, before
putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning.
Avoid contacting moving parts.
Do not operate any appliance...

Knife Sharpener
(Models EC43
and EC43B Only)
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This appliance has a polarized plug—one
blade is wider than the other. As a safety fea-
ture, this plug will fit into a polarized outlet
only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into
the outlet, reverse the plug. 
If it still does not fit, contact a qualified elec-
trician. Do not attempt to defeat this safety
feature by modifying the plug in any way.
Pierce Lever
Cord 
Storage 
Area
(In back)
Can 
Opener 
Body
Magnet Assembly
POLARIZED
PLUG 

1. First, install the Magnet. Line
up the vertical tab on the
Magnet assembly with the ver-
tical hole on the Pierce Lever,
then push into the Pierce Lever,
and turn until it locks into posi-
tion. (Figure A)
2. Plug the cord into a standard,
120-volt electrical outlet.
3. Lift up the right side of the
Pierce Lever. Tip the can on an
angle so that the rim of the can
is under the support post. Lower
the Pierce Lever, making sure
the Cutter Blade is inside the
rim of the can. 
(Figure B)
4. Press the...

•This Can Opener should not be used to open
cans that are designed to be opened by anoth-
er method, such as a pull tab, ring opener, pull
strip, peel-off foil seal, or rolling key (i.e.
*Spam
®, **Crisco®, sardines, etc.). This Can
Opener will not open rimless cans.
•If there is a bump or 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...

down while the knife is being sharpened. This will lessen any
movement across the countertop during knife sharpening.
3.  Lower the end of the knife
blade which is closest to the
handle into either the right or
left Slot of the Sharpener until it
lightly touches the Grinding
Wheel. (Figure D) Pull the knife
blade through the Slot, bringing
it toward you slowly. (Allow
approximately 3-4 seconds per
pass for an 8” blade.)
4.  For best results, sharpen the entire blade length in one 
continuous stroke....

6. The Grinding Wheel is specially designed to prevent
“burning” of the knife blade. If the Wheel stalls or stops, the
blade is being pressed too hard against the Wheel.
7.  Both the Can Opener and the Knife Sharpener are intend-
ed for household use only. Do not use the Sharpener for
more than 5 minutes at one time. Allow it to cool at least 15
minutes after sharpening knives before using again. This will
prevent motor burnout due to overheating.
Other than the cleaning described in this Use and Care...

The Assembly can be washed by hand in hot, sudsy water,
rinsed and dried thoroughly. After each cleaning, add a 
few drops of cooking or mineral oil to the Cutter Blade.
3.  Before replacing the Pierce Lever Assembly, wipe the Can
Opener body, and area around the drive wheel with a slightly
damp cloth. A mild cleaner can be used to remove stubborn
spots. Be sure to dry the unit thoroughly before next use.
4. To replace the Pierce Lever
Assembly, insert the Pivot Pin
on the back of the Lever into the...

Center and be sure to give your return
address. We also suggest that you insure
the package for your protection.
Consumer replaceable parts and acces-
sories are also available at Black & Decker
(U.S.) Inc., Household Appliance Company-
Owned or Authorized Service Centers.
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