KH 1219 - Corkscrew SILVERCREST - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Electric Wine Bottle Opener
Brand	SilverCrest
Model	KH 1219
Power Supply Input	230 V ~ 50 Hz, 50 mA
Power Supply Output	6.0 V = 100 mA
Battery	3.6 V DC rechargeable
Charging Time (initial)	10 hours
Charging Time (subsequent)	8 - 10 hours
Protection Class	II
Scope of Delivery	Wine bottle opener, charging unit with power supply, capsule cutter, instructions
Color	Black
Activation Buttons	Upper (eject cork), Lower (extract cork)
Capsule Cutter	Included, stored in charging unit
Charge Indicator	LED on charging unit illuminates when placed correctly
Intended Use	Standard wine bottles (corks only)
Safety Features	Do not use near water or heat sources; use only supplied charger; avoid liquid ingress
Cleaning	Wipe with damp cloth; do not submerge in water
Warranty	3 years from date of purchase
Disposal	Do not dispose with household waste; recycle according to local regulations; battery must be removed and disposed separately
Manufacturer	KOMPERNASS GMBH, BURGSTRASSE 21, 44867 BOCHUM, GERMANY

Frequently Asked Questions - KH 1219 SILVERCREST

How do I charge the corkscrew for the first time?

Place the corkscrew in the charging unit with the opening facing down and the buttons aligned with the charge indicator. Allow it to charge for 10 hours before first use.

How do I use the corkscrew to open a wine bottle?

First cut the foil capsule using the capsule cutter. Then place the corkscrew firmly on the cork and press the lower activation button until the cork is fully extracted. Finally, press the upper button to eject the cork.

What should I do if the corkscrew stops working?

Most likely the battery needs recharging. Place it in the charging unit properly. Check that the power supply is plugged in and the outlet works. If issues persist, contact customer service.

Can I use the corkscrew for screw caps or crown caps?

No, the corkscrew is designed only for standard wine corks. It should not be used for other types of bottle closures.

How do I clean the corkscrew and charging unit?

Wipe the exterior with a slightly damp cloth. Never submerge in water or rinse under running water to avoid electric shock.

Is the corkscrew safe to leave on the charger?

Yes, but if the battery is fully charged and you are not using it, you may unplug the charger to save energy. The device is designed to be stored in the charging unit.

What is the warranty period?

The warranty is 3 years from the date of purchase. It covers material and manufacturing defects but not damage from misuse or unauthorized repair.

How do I dispose of the corkscrew?

Do not throw it in household waste. Dispose of it at an authorized recycling center according to local regulations. Batteries must be removed and disposed separately.

Can I use a different charger?

No, only use the supplied battery charging unit. Using another charger may damage the device or cause fire.

What should I do if the corkscrew gets wet?

Immediately dry it thoroughly and do not use until completely dry. Do not attempt to charge it when wet. If liquid entered the device, contact customer service.

USER MANUAL KH 1219 SILVERCREST

KH 1219

1. Index

1. Safety instructions ....2
2. Usage 4
3. Scope of delivery ....5
4. Components and operating elements ....5
5. Technical data .... 6
6. Prepare the wine bottle opener for operation ......6
7. Using the wine bottle opener ....9
8. Charging the wine bottle opener ....12
9. Cleaning the wine bottle opener 14
10. Troubleshooting ....14 11.1. The wine bottle opener is not functioning 14 11.2. The wine bottle opener is not functioning despite charging 14 11.3. Other malfunctions .... 15
11. Disposing of the wine bottle opener 16
12. Warranty & Service ....17
13. Importer ....18

2. Safety instructions

Danger!

Do not place the wine bottle opener and the battery charging unit ...

→ in areas exposed to direct sunlight. This could cause the wine bottle opener or battery charging unit to overheat and be damaged irreparably. This could cause a fire!

→ in the immediate vicinity of heat sources such as ovens, heaters and similar devices or vent openings of other electrical devices. Do not place open flames such as burning candles near the wine bottle opener or the battery charging unit. Otherwise the wine bottle opener and the battery charging unit could be damaged irreparably. This could cause a fire!

→ in damp environments. Otherwise, moisture can collect in the wine bottle opener or the battery charging unit. This could cause danger of electric shock!

→ in the immediate vicinity of water, such as bath tubs or swimming pools. Upon use, please make sure no liquid flows into the wine bottle opener/the battery charging unit. Never clean the wine bottle opener and battery charging unit by submerging in water or holding under running water! This could cause danger of electric shock!

Danger!

Use only the accompanying battery charging unit to charge the wine bottle opener. Never use the accompanying battery charging unit to charge other devices. Otherwise, the wine bottle opener, battery charging unit, power supply unit or other implemented devices could be damaged beyond repair. Danger of electrical shock and fire!

This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensorial 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.

Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

Warning!

The wine bottle opener, battery charging unit and power supply contain no user-serviceable parts. The warranty is voided if the casing of the wine bottle opener, the battery charging unit and/or the power supply are opened!

To avoid the risk of injury, arrange for defective power plugs and/or cables to be replaced as soon as possible by a qualified technician or by our Customer Service Department to avoid the risk of injury.

Note:

No liability will be taken and no guarantee will be made for damages ...

→ resulting from opening the casing of the wine bottle opener, battery charging unit and/or power supply → resulting from repair attempts not made by qualified experts → resulting from charging the wine bottle opener with a battery charging unit other than the one delivered → to other devices caused by charging them with the wine bottle opener battery charging unit → resulting from use of the wine bottle opener, battery charging unit and/or power supply for purposes other than intended!

3. Usage

The wine bottle opener is exclusively intended ...

→ to remove the corks from standard wine bottles → for private and not for commercial use.

The wine bottle opener is not suitable for opening/removing other types of bottle tops such as crown caps or screw tops.

4. Scope of delivery

√ Wine bottle opener KH 1219 √ Battery charging unit with power supply and capsule cutter √ These instructions

5. Components and operating elements

Battery charging unit

① Capsule cutter ② Power supply 3 Capsule cutter compartment 4 Charge indicator

Wine bottle opener

⑤ Upper activation button 6 Lower activation button

6. Technical data

Mains power adapter ②:

Input voltage: 230 V ~ 50 Hz, 50 mA

Output voltage: 6.0 V = 100 mA

Protection class: II / □

Appliance:

Input voltage: 6.0 V = 100 mA

Battery: 3.6 V DC

7. Prepare the wine bottle opener for operation

1. Take the wine bottle opener and the battery charging unit with the power supply ② out of the packaging. 2. Connect the mains power adapter ② with the charging station. 3. Place the battery charging unit on a level, flat, scratchproof, non-slip surface.

Danger!

Do not place the wine bottle opener and the battery charging unit ...

→ in areas exposed to direct sunlight. This could cause the wine bottle opener or battery charging unit to overheat and be damaged irreparably. This could cause a fire!

→ in the immediate vicinity of heat sources such as ovens, heaters and similar devices or vent openings of other electrical devices. Do not place open flames such as burning candles near the wine bottle opener or the battery charging unit. Otherwise the wine bottle opener and the battery charging unit could be damaged irreparably. This could cause a fire!

→ in damp environments. Otherwise, moisture can collect in the wine bottle opener or the battery charging unit. This could cause danger of electric shock!

→ in the immediate vicinity of water, such as bath tubs or swimming pools. Upon use, please make sure no liquid flows into the wine bottle opener / the battery charging unit. Never clean the wine bottle opener and battery charging unit by submerging in water or holding under running water! This could cause danger of electric shock!

4. Plug the battery charging unit power supply ② into a power outlet.

The wine bottle opener contains rechargeable batteries that have to be charged using the battery charging unit. Therefore the wine bottle opener does not require a power supply cable of its own. Place the wine bottle opener in the battery charging unit to charge its batteries.

Fig. 1

Upon placing the wine bottle opener in the battery charging unit, please make sure that ...

→ its opening is facing down,

→ the front sides of the activation buttons 5/6 point in the direction of the charge indicator 4 on the charging station and ...

→ the wine bottle opener audibly clicks into the battery charging unit.

If the wine bottle opener has been placed in the battery charging unit properly, then the charge level indicator 4 is illuminated. The wine bottle opener will now be charged.

Before using the wine bottle opener for the first time, allow it to fully charge for 10 hours. After it has been fully charged, it is ready for use.

Danger!

Use only the accompanying battery charging unit to charge the wine bottle opener. Never use the accompanying battery charging unit to charge other devices. Otherwise, the wine bottle opener, battery charging unit, power supply unit or other implemented devices could be damaged beyond repair. Danger of electrical shock and fire!

No liability will be taken and no guarantee will be made for damages ...

→ resulting from charging the wine bottle opener with a battery charging unit other than the one delivered → to other devices caused by charging them with the wine bottle opener battery charging unit!

8. Using the wine bottle opener

1 Take the capsule cutter ① out of its compartment in the battery charging unit. 2 In order to cut open the foil sleeve covering the cork: Place the capsule cutter ① on the closed wine bottle as shown in figure 2. Press it together using your thumb and index finger. Hold the wine bottle tightly with the other hand so it cannot fall.

Fig. 2

3 Turn the wine bottle 360 degrees. In some cases, you may need to repeat this several times until you can easily remove the capsule of the foil sleeve. 4 Hold the wine bottle tightly with one hand so it cannot fall. Place the wine bottle opener on the wine bottle. Press it down strongly until the corkscrew has clearly punctured the cork. 5 Then press and hold the lower activation button ⑥. The corkscrew will be turned into the cork and then starts to remove it from the neck of the bottle. Continue to hold the wine bottle and the bottle opener firmly. Do not release the lower activation button ⑥ until the cork has been completely removed from the neck of the bottle.

Fig. 3

Danger!

Upon use, please make sure no liquid flows into the wine bottle opener/the battery charging unit. This could cause danger of electric shock!

6 Now take the wine bottle opener away from the bottle and hold it with the opening facing downwards. Press on the upper activation button ⑤. The cork will now be turned out from the inside of the wine bottle opener. Release the upper activation button ⑤ as soon as the cork has fallen out of the wine bottle opener.

Fig. 4

7 After usage: Place the wine bottle opener back in the battery charging unit so as to prevent it from falling. Upon placing the wine bottle opener in the battery charging unit, please make sure that ...

→ its opening is facing down, → the front sides of the activation buttons 5/6 point in the direction of the charge indicator 4 on the charging station and ...

→ the wine bottle opener audibly clicks into the battery charging unit.

If the wine bottle opener does not require charging, unplug the battery charging unit ② from the power outlet.

9. Charging the wine bottle opener

If the wine bottle opener becomes weaker after using it several times, then it should be charged. To do this, place the wine bottle opener in the battery charging unit. Upon placing the wine bottle opener in the battery charging unit, please make sure that ...

→ its opening is facing down, → the front sides of the activation buttons 5/6 point in the direction of the charge indicator 4 on the charging station and ... → the wine bottle opener audibly clicks into the battery charging unit.

If the wine bottle opener has been placed in the battery charging unit properly, then the charge level indicator 4 will be illuminated. The wine bottle opener will now be charged. Leave the wine bottle opener in the battery charging unit for between 8 and 10 hours. The length of time required to recharge the batteries depends on how weak the batteries were. After charging is complete, the wine bottle opener is ready for use again.

Note:

Before initial use, the wine bottle opener should be fully charged for a period of 10 hours to ensure proper operation.

Danger!

Use only the accompanying battery charging unit to charge the wine bottle opener. Never use the accompanying battery charging unit to charge other devices. Otherwise, the wine bottle opener, battery charging unit, power supply unit ² or other implemented devices could be damaged beyond repair. Danger of electrical shock and fire!

Note:

No liability will be taken and no guarantee will be made for damages ...

→ resulting from charging the wine bottle opener with a battery charging unit other than the one delivered → to other devices caused by charging them with the wine bottle opener battery charging unit!

10. Cleaning the wine bottle opener

Danger!

Never clean the wine bottle opener and battery charging unit by submerging in water or holding under running water! This could cause electrical shock!

Only use a slightly damp cloth to clean the casing of the wine bottle opener and the battery charging unit. To remove persistent dirt, add a few drops of dishwashing liquid to the damp cloth. When cleaning the device, please make sure that no moisture seeps into the wine bottle opener!

11. Troubleshooting

11.1. The wine bottle opener is not functioning

In most cases, the wine bottle opener needs recharging. To do this, place the wine bottle opener in the battery charging unit. This is explained in detail in chapter 9. “Charging the wine bottle opener”.

11.2. The wine bottle opener is not functioning despite charging

A Make sure you have placed the wine bottle opener in the battery charging unit properly. Upon placing the wine bottle opener in the battery charging unit, please make sure that ...

→ its opening is facing down, → the front sides of the activation buttons 5/6 point in the direction of the charge indicator 4 on the charging station and ... → the wine bottle opener audibly clicks into the battery charging unit.

If the wine bottle opener has been placed in the battery charging unit properly, then the charging level indicator 4 is illuminated.

If the malfunction persists:

Check to make sure that the battery charging unit ② power supply has been connected to the power outlet properly. Check to make sure that the power outlet that the battery charging unit ② power supply is plugged into is working properly. To do this, connect a device which is known to be functioning to this power outlet.

11.3. Other malfunctions

Please contact your nearest service partner if ...

→ the malfunctions described in sections 11.1. and 11.2. cannot be rectified as described or → other malfunctions occur upon operating the wine bottle opener.

! Warning!

The wine bottle opener, battery charging unit 2 and power supply contain no user-serviceable parts. The warranty is voided if the casing of the wine bottle opener, the battery charging unit 2 and/or the power supply are opened!

Note:

No liability will be taken and no guarantee will be made for damages ...

→ resulting from opening the casing of the wine bottle opener, battery charging unit ② and/or power supply → resulting from repair attempts not made by qualified experts!

12. Disposing of the wine bottle opener

Do not dispose of the appliance in your normal domestic waste. This product is subject to the European guideline 2002/96/EC.

Dispose of the appliance through an approved disposal centre or at your community waste facility. Observe the currently applicable regulations. In case of doubt, please contact your waste disposal centre.

Battery disposal!

Batteries may not be disposed of with normal domestic waste. All consumers are statutorily obliged to dispose of batteries at the collection point in their community/district or with the original supplier. The purpose of this obligation is to ensure that batteries can be disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner. Only dispose of batteries when they are fully discharged.

Dispose of all packaging materials in an environmentally responsible manner.

13. Warranty & Service

The warranty for this appliance is for 3 years from the date of purchase. This appliance has been manufactured with care and meticulously examined before delivery. Please retain your receipt as proof of purchase date. Should a claim need to be made under the warranty, please make contact by telephone with our service department. Only in this way can a post-free despatch for your goods be assured. The warranty covers ONLY claims for material and manufacturing defects, not for wearing or consumable or for damage to fragile components. This product is for private use only and is not intended for commercial applications. The warranty will become void in the event of abusive and improper handling, use of force and internal tampering not carried or approved by our authorized service branch. Your statutory rights are not restricted in any way by this warranty.

GB DES Ltd

Units 14-15

Bilston Industrial Estate

Oxford Street

Bilston

WV14 7EG

Tel.: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

e-mail: [e-mail]

IE Kompernass Service Ireland

Tel: [phone] (0.082 EUR/min.)

Standard call rates apply. Mobile operators may vary.

e-mail: [e-mail]

14. Importer

KOMPERNASS GMBH

BURGSTRASSE 21

44867 BOCHUM, GERMANY

www.kompernass.com

1. Index

Battery: 3.6 V DC

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

Fig. 3

Danger!

Fig. 4

Input voltage: 6.0 V = 100 mA

Battery: 3.6 V DC

7. Preparing the electric corkscrew

1 Remove the electric corkscrew, charger, and power adapter ② from the packaging and dispose of the packaging material. 2 Connect the power adapter ② to the charger. 3 Place the charger on a flat, level surface that is non-slip and scratch-resistant.

Danger!

Do not place the electric corkscrew and charger ...

Figure 1

When inserting the electric corkscrew into the charger, it must ...

3 Turn the wine bottle 360 degrees. You may need to repeat this process several times until you can remove the capsule foil sleeve.

4 Hold the wine bottle firmly with one hand to prevent it from falling. Place the electric corkscrew on the wine bottle. Press it down firmly until the spiral noticeably penetrates the cork.

5 Then keep the lower activation button ⑥ pressed. The spiral rotates into the cork and then pulls it out of the bottle neck. While doing so, hold the wine bottle and electric corkscrew firmly. Release the lower activation button ⑥ only after the cork is completely removed from the bottle neck.

Figure 3

Danger!

Make sure that no liquid gets into the interior of the electric corkscrew/charger during use. Otherwise, there is a risk of electric shock!

Figure 4

7 After use: Insert the electric corkscrew back into the charger so that it cannot fall or tip over. In doing so, it must...

Danger!

47623 Kevelaer, Germany

Tel.: [phone]