The Cuisinart CWO-48 Electric Wine Opener is a cordless, rechargeable device designed for effortless removal of corks from wine bottles. It comes with a charging base and a foil cutter, providing a complete solution for opening wine.
Function Description:
The primary function of the Cuisinart CWO-48 is to automatically remove corks from wine bottles. It operates with a simple two-button control: a "Down Arrow" button to extract the cork from the bottle and an "Up Arrow" button to release the cork from the opener's mechanism. The device is designed for ease of use, requiring minimal effort from the user. It also includes a built-in foil cutter, which is conveniently stored in the charging base, to remove the foil seal from the wine bottle before cork extraction.
Important Technical Specifications:
- Model Number: CWO-48 (with various suffixes like CWO-48XX, CWO-48XXX, etc., indicating potential variations in color or packaging).
- Power: Operates on 120 volts.
- Charging: Rechargeable battery, requiring approximately 10-12 hours for a full charge before first use. Subsequent charges also take around 12 hours.
- Battery Life: A full charge allows the opener to open approximately 50 bottles of wine.
- Indicator Lights: Features a red power indicator light on the charging base when plugged in, and a green charge indicator light that flashes during charging and becomes solid green when fully charged.
- Compliance: Complies with FCC Part 15 Subpart B and ANSI C63.4-2014 standards, indicating it meets specific electromagnetic compatibility requirements.
- Dimensions/Weight: (Not explicitly stated in the provided text, but implied to be a handheld device with a charging base).
- Materials: (Not explicitly stated, but typically involves plastic housing and a metal corkscrew spiral).
Usage Features:
- Cordless Operation: The wine opener is cordless, offering flexibility and convenience during use.
- Rechargeable: It comes with a charging base and power adapter, allowing for easy recharging.
- Simple Controls: Two intuitive buttons (Down Arrow for cork extraction, Up Arrow for cork release) make operation straightforward.
- Integrated Foil Cutter: A foil cutter is included and stored within the charging base, ensuring it's always available when needed.
- Automatic Cork Removal: The corkscrew spiral automatically turns counterclockwise to enter the cork and extract it from the bottle when the "Down Arrow" button is pressed.
- Automatic Cork Release: When the "Up Arrow" button is pressed, the spiral turns clockwise to release the cork from the opener.
- Straight Alignment: The design emphasizes keeping the opener straight and upright on the bottle for proper cork removal.
- Domestic Use: Intended for normal domestic household use only.
- Safety Features: Includes important safeguards such as not operating with a damaged cord, not immersing in liquids, and keeping fingers away from sharp edges of the foil cutter. It also advises against forcing the opener or attempting to speed up the mechanism.
Maintenance Features:
- Easy Cleaning: The housing can be wiped with a clean, damp cloth.
- No Immersion: The power adapter, charging base, and motor base should never be immersed in water or other liquids, nor placed in a dishwasher.
- No User-Serviceable Parts: The electric wine opener and charging base do not contain user-serviceable parts and should not be opened or repaired by the user. Any servicing beyond basic cleaning should be performed by an authorized service representative.
- Storage: Always return the wine opener to its charging base when not in use to protect the unit and ensure it's fully charged for next use.
- Warranty: Comes with an 18-month limited warranty for U.S. consumers, covering defects in materials and workmanship under normal home use. Cuisinart offers hassle-free replacement for products failing within the warranty period.
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