Chefman Electric Wine Opener W/ Foil Cutter User Manual

Chefman Electric Wine Opener W/ Foil Cutter

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations!

You have made an excellent choice with the purchase of this quality Chefman® product. By doing so you now have the assurance and peace of mind which comes from purchasing a product that has been manufactured to the highest standards of performance and safety, supported by the high-quality standards of Chefman®.

We want you to be completely satisfied with your purchase so this Chefman® product is backed by a comprehensive manufacturer’s 1-year warranty and an outstanding after sales service through our dedicated Helpline.

We hope you will enjoy using your purchase for many years to cn ome.

If you require technical support or in the unlikely event that your purchase is faulty please telephone our Helpline for immediate assistance. Faulty product claims made within the 1-year warranty period will be repaired or replaced free of charge provided that you have satisfactory proof

of purchase (keep your receipt). This guarantee is in addition to your statutory rights. Your statutory rights are not affected. This limited warranty does not apply in cases of damage caused by accident,  improper use, abuse and force majeure.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other legal rights that vary depending on where you live. Some states or provinces do not allow limitations on implied warranties or special, incidental, or consequential damages, so the foregoing limitations may not apply to you.

This limited warranty will be invalidated if the appliance is tampered with in any way whatsoever. In case of questions or technical problems please call the following toll-free help line number: 888-315-6553, Monday – Friday 9am to 5pm EST. If the appliance has to be returned to us, it must be packed correctly  as we cannot accept any responsibility for damage caused in transit.  We recommend you use a traceable, insured delivery service.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

THIS APPLIANCE IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.

WARNING
When using electrical appliances especially when children are present, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury to persons, including the following:

1. Do not operate electric wine opener with a damaged cord or plug, after the appliance malfunctions or if it is dropped or damaged in any manner. Return appliance to the nearest Authorized Service Center for examination repair or electrical or mechanical adjustment.
2. To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not put the electric wine opener in water or other liquid.This may cause personal injury and/or damage to the product.
3. To protect against fire, do not operate the unit in the presence of explosive and/or flammable fumes.
4. Do not use the electric wine opener for other than intended use.
5. This product is intended for normal domestic household use only.
6. When using or recharging the electric wine opener keep your workspace clean and free from potential hazards.
7. For indoor use only. Do not expose the electric wine opener or charging base to rain or other extreme conditions.
8. Never force the electric wine opener onto a bottle or attempt to speed up the mechanism. The electric wine opener will work best when it is operated at its intented speed.
9. Do not touch or adjust the electric wine opener’s mechanism or the corkscrew spiral. Only hold the electric wine opener by its stainless housing.
10. Do not attempt to open bottles if the switch is not working correctly.
11. Do not attempt to open the electric wine opener or the recharging base. It has no serviceable parts. Your electric wine opener is guaranteed for one year. In the event of a malfunction in this time please contact our customer services department.
12. Only recharge the electric wine opener using the recharging base and power cord supplied.
13. Never remove the plug from the socket by pulling the power cord.
14. This appliance is not intended of use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they are closely supervised and instructed concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
15. Turn the appliance OFF, then unplug from the outlet when not in use, before assembling or disassembling parts and before cleaning. To unplug, grasp the plug and pull from the outlet. Never pull from the power cord.
16. Avoid contacting moving parts.
17. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by the manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock or injury.
18. Do not use outdoors.
19. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.
20. Do not let cord contact hot surface, including the stove.
21. Do not use an extension cord. Plug charger directly into an electric outlet.
22. Use only with the charger provided with the appliance. Do not attempt to use this charger with any other product. Likewise, do not attempt to charge this appliance with any other charger.
23. Do not incinerate this appliance even if it is severely damaged. The batteries can explode in a fire.

CAUTION
Corkscrew is sharp. Handle carefully. Keep hands and utensils out of the container while operating to prevent the possibility of severe personal injury and /or damage to the product or property.

This appliance is for HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.

SHORT CORD INSTRUCTIONS

• A short power-supply cord is to be provided to reduce risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripped over a longer cord.
• Longer extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use.
• If extension cord is used:
  • The marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance;
  • If the appliance is of the grounded type the extension cord should be a grounding type 3-wire cord; and
  • The longer cord should be arranged that it will not drape over the counter top of table top where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over.

LINE CORD SAFETY TIPS

1. Never pull or yank on cord or the appliance.
2. To insert plug, grasp it firmly and guide it into outlet.
3. To disconnect appliance, grasp plug and remove it from outlet.
4. Before each use, inspect the line cord for cuts and/or abrasion marks. If any are found, this indicates that the appliance should be serviced and the line cord replaced. Please return it to an authorized service representative.
5. Never wrap the cord tightly around the appliance, as this could place undue stress on the cord where it enters the appliance and cause it to fray and break.

DO NOT OPERATE THE APPLIANCE IF THE LINE CORD SHOWS ANY DAMAGE OR IF APPLIANCE WORKS INTERMITTENTLY OR STOPS WORKING ENTIRELY.

CAUTION
To ensure continued protection against risk of electric shock, connect to properly grounded outlets only.

IMPORTANT
During the first few minutes of initial use, you may notice smoke and/or a slight odor. This is normal and should quickly disappear. It will not recur after appliance has been used a few more times.

FCC INFORMATION

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined

by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

USING YOUR WINE OPENER FOR THE FIRST TIME

Before you use this product for the first time, please take a few moments to read these instructions and keep it for reference.

TO OPERATE YOUR ELECTRIC WINE OPENER

We recommend that you change your electric wine opener for at least eight hours before using it for the first time. Please follow the instructions for recharging below:

Recharging your electric wine opener. Plug one end of the adaptor cord into the base of the charging base and the other end into a main socket. Place the electric wine opener into charging base ensuring that it is firmly in position and that it is fully engaged with the recharging connection. It will take approximately 8 hours to recharge your electric wine opener, it can use be used to open approximately   30 bottles at least when fully recharged.

1. Before removing the cork you must remove any foil from the bottle using the cutter provided (see fig.1)
2. Place the electric wine opener on top of the wine bottle making sure that it remains as upright as possible at all times. If you hold the electric wine opener at an angle to the bottle it will not remove the cork properly. (see fig.2)
3. Hold the electric wine opener firmly and press the pull button, the corkscrew spiral will turn in a clockwise direction and enter the cork ,then gradually remove it from the bottle. When the electric wine opener mechanism stops the cork has been fully removed from the bottle.
4. Lift the electric wine opener away from the bottle. To remove the work simply press the release button and the spiral will turn in an counterclockwise direction and release the cork.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Wipe unit and base down with damp cloth and towel dry.

WARNING : Any other servicing should be performed by an authorized service representative.

CAUTION : Charges or modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void user’s authority to operate the equipment.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

LIMITED WARRANTY

CHEFMAN® LLC warrants, subject to the conditions stated below, that from the date of purchase, this product will be free from mechanical defects for a period of ONE (1) year. CHEFMAN® LLC, at its option, will repair or replace this product found to be defective during the warranty period. Should this product become defective by reason of improper workmanship or material defect during the specified warranty period, CHEFMAN® LLC will repair or replace the same effecting all necessary parts replacements for a period of one year from the date of purchase. If product is no longer available we will replace it with a product of equal value. Transportation charges on parts, or products in whole, submitted for repair or replacement, under this warranty, must be borne by the purchaser. This warranty is void if the product is used for other than single-family household use or subjected to any voltage and waveform other than as specified on the rating label (e.g., 120V ~ 60 Hz).

This warranty is available to consumers only. You are a consumer if you own a CHEFMAN® product that was purchased at retail for personal, family or household use. Except as otherwise required under applicable law, this warranty is not available to retailers or other commercial purchasers or owners.

CONDITIONS
This warranty is valid for the original USA and Canada retail purchaser from the date of initial retail purchase and is not transferable. Keep the original sales receipt. Proof of purchase is required to obtain warranty service or replacement. Dealers, service centers, or retail stores do not have the right to alter, modify or in any way, change the terms and conditions of this warranty. Warranty registration is not necessary to obtain warranty on CHEFMAN® LLC Products. Save your proof of purchase receipt.

ABOUT YOUR PRODUCT WARRANT

Most warranty repairs are handled routinely, but sometimes requests for warranty service may not be appropriate. For example, warranty service would NOT apply if the product damage occurred because of misuse, lack of routine maintenance, shipping, handling, 3rd party warehousing or improper installation. Similarly, the warranty is void if the manufacturing date or the serial number on the product has been removed or the equipment has been altered or modified. During the warranty period, the authorized service dealer, at its option, will repair or replace any part that, upon examination, is found to be defective under normal use and service.

NORMAL WEAR

This warranty does not cover normal wear of parts or damage resulting from any of the following: negligent use or misuse of the product; improper voltage or current; use contrary to the operation instructions; deviation from instructions regarding storage and transportation; repair or alteration by anyone other than CHEFMAN® LLC or an authorized service center. Further,

the warranty does not cover Acts of God, such as fire, flood, hurricanes and tornadoes. CHEFMAN® LLC shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages caused by the breach of any express or implied warranty. Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law, any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose is limited in duration to the duration of the above warranty. Some states, provinces or jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental of consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state or province to province.

HOW TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE

If your CHEFMAN® product should prove to be defective within the warranty period, we will repair it, or if we think necessary, replace it. To obtain warranty service, simply email customerservice@chefman.com or call our  toll- free number 1-888-315-6553 for additional information from our Customer Service Representatives, or send the defective product to Customer Service at Chefman, 200 Performance Drive, Mahwah, NJ 07495.

This warranty is effective for the time periods listed above and subject to the conditions provided for within this policy.

CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS ONLY

California law provides that for In-Warranty Service, California residents have the option of returning a nonconforming product (A) to the store where it was purchased or (B) to another retail store which sells CHEFMAN® products of the same type. The retail store shall then, at its discretion, either repair the product, refer the consumer to an independent repair facility, replace the product, or refund the purchase price less the amount directly attributable to the consumer’s prior usage of the product. If the above two options do not result in the appropriate relief to the consumer, the consumer may then take the product to an independent repair facility if service or repair can be economically accomplished. CHEFMAN® and not the consumer will be responsible for the reasonable cost of such service, repair, replacement, or refund for nonconforming products under warranty.

CHEFMAN® is a registered trademark of RJ BRANDS, LLC.

WARRANTY

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you have any spare batteries?****

Internal/built-in batteries cannot be replaced. There is no need for an AA or AAA battery. It is built-in and only charged.

Use batteries in this?****

The greatest electric wine opener I’ve ever used is this one. No batteries are required; it comes with a charger.

Is 220 v compatibles for charging?****

No, 110v plugs are used.

How can you tell when it has finished charging?****

When fully charged, the light turns off.

Does the colour of the light alter?****

The light is always blue; it doesn’t change colour at all.

I like it, but how do you pay for it?****

While in its holder, it charges. It is constantly charged and prepared to use. It’s a fantastic product, in my opinion. When I previously owned one, the standard batteries didn’t last very long. This is always prepared. Additionally, attractive with a soft blue light and see-through area so you can see the cork and place the opener properly.

Do cork slivers remain inside the bottle?****

No, after opening a few dozen bottles, we haven’t encountered that issue.

Does this product reverse the operation in order to release the cork?****

Yes, it does, and it’s quite user-friendly.

Cork screw snapped off at the base. Is it replaceable?****

Yes, it can. Get in touch with the manufacturer.

Will it function with plastic corks?****

Yes, it applies to all wine bottles.

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