GARDE 181COM1BSSMA Stainless Steel Base User Guide

GARDE 181COM1BSSMA Stainless Steel Base

Product Information

Specifications:

• Models:
  • 181COM1BSSMA – Stainless Steel Base
  • 181COM1BSTMA – Plated Steel Base
  • 181COM1NBMA – No Base
• Construction: Durable cast iron
• Rust-resistant coating
• Compatible with all sizes of cans, including #10 cans

About: The Garde Heavy-Duty #10 Can Opener is made of durable cast iron construction with a rust-resistant coating. It can be used to open cans of all sizes, including #10 cans.

Product Usage Instructions

Use Caution When Cleaning:
Ensure your safety while cleaning the can opener.

Cleaning / Maintenance:

1. The can opener’s surface should be cleaned regularly using a food-safe sanitizer.

   • Recommendation: Noble Chemical’s QuikSan Sanitizer and
     Disinfectant (147QUIKSAN)

2. Use a toothbrush-style brush to ensure you are able to reach the crevices around the knife.

3. After cleaning, apply a food-safe oil to the gear to keep it turning smoothly.

   • Recommendation: Petrol-Gel Food Grade Sanitary Lubricant – 4 oz. Tube (401PETROGEL)

Using Your New Can Opener:

1. Position the can you are opening on the counter on top of the base with the lip of the can touching the can opener.
2. Line up the knife on the inside lip of the can. With the handle upright, punch down so the knife punctures the can’s lid.
3. Push the handle down so it is parallel with the counter and begin turning the handle to open the can.
4. Once the lid is separated, safely remove it from the can. Avoid touching the sharp edges of the lid created while opening the can.
5. Pull the can opener up and move the can away from the opener.

Replacement Parts:
The following replacement parts can be purchased from the same location as the can opener:

Replacing the Knife (181CO1KNIFMA):

1. Using either a Phillips or flat head screwdriver, remove the 2 screws that connect the knife to the opener.
2. Remove and discard the old knife while keeping the knife support plate.
3. Position the new knife in line with the holes and place the support plate on top of the knife.
4. Use the screwdriver to tighten the screws.

Replacing the Gear (181CO1GEARMA):

1. Insert the can opener into the base. The base will be needed for leverage while removing the gear.
2. Use a flat head screwdriver to hold the gear in place by jamming the head of the screwdriver into the teeth of the old gear. Apply enough pressure to hold the gear in place.
3. With the screwdriver in place, begin turning the handle counterclockwise. You should feel the tension in the spring ease up, and the gear will come loose after a few turns.
4. Remove the old gear and keep the washer. Insert the new gear with the washer on top. Turn the handle clockwise until the handle connects to the shaft below the gear. The spring should be tense now, and the can opener is ready to use.

Note: It is recommended that the knife and gear are replaced at the same time for optimal performance.

MODELS

• 181COM1BSSMA – Stainless Steel Base
• 181COM1BSTMA – Plated Steel Base
• 181COM1NBMA – No Base

Please read and comply with the instructions listed on this document. To get the best service life and performance from your machine, clean it thoroughly before and after each use by following the instructions listed below. Minimize the use of alkaline cleaners as they may dull the finish and cause pitting.

ABOUT
The Garde Heavy-Duty #10 Can Opener is made of durable cast iron construction with a rust-resistant coating. It can be used to open cans of all sizes, including #10 cans.

USING YOUR NEW CAN OPENER

1. Position the can you are opening on the counter on top of the base with the lip of the can touching the can opener.
2. Line up the knife on the inside lip of the can. With the handle upright, punch down so the knife punctures the can’s lid.
3. Push the handle down so it is parallel with the counter and begin turning the handle to open the can.
4. Once the lid is separated, safely remove it from the can. Avoid touching the sharp edges of the lid created while opening the can.
5. Pull the can opener up and move the can away from the opener.

REPLACEMENT PARTS

These parts can be purchased from the same location as the can opener.

CLEANING / MAINTENANCE

The can opener’s surface should be cleaned regularly using a food safe sanitizer.

• Recommendation:
  Noble Chemical’s QuikSan Sanitizer and Disinfectant (147QUIKSAN) Use a toothbrush-style brush to ensure you are able to reach the crevices around the knife.

• Recommendation:
  Scrubble Products 7¼ Utility Brush Stainless Steel Bristles (27140675) After cleaning, apply a food safe oil to the gear to keep it turning smoothly.

• Recommendation:
  Petrol-Gel Food Grade Sanitary Lubricant – 4 oz. Tube (401PETROGEL).

REPLACING THE KNIFE

1. Using either a Phillips or flat head screw driver to remove the 2 screws that connect the knife to the opener.
2. Remove and discard the old knife while keeping the knife support plate.
3. Position the new knife in line with the holes and place the support plate on top of the knife.
4. Use the screwdriver to tighten the screws.

REPLACING THE GEAR

1. Insert the can opener into the base. The base will be needed for leverage while removing the gear.
2. Use a flat head screwdriver to hold the gear in place by jamming the head of the screw driver into the teeth of the old gear. You will need to apply enough pressure to hold the gear in place.
3. With the screwdriver in place, begin turning the handle counter clockwise. You should feel the tension in the spring ease up and the gear will come loose after a few turns.
4. Remove the old gear and keep the washer. Insert the new gear with the washer on top. Turn the handle clockwise until the handle connects to the shaft below the gear. The spring should be tense now and the can opener is ready to use.

IT IS RECOMMENDED THE KNIFE AND GEAR ARE REPLACED AT THE SAME TIME FOR OPTIMAL PERFORMANCE.

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