How to Unlock an American Security Safe

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Money is just one of the things that can be stored in a safe.

An American Security safe is an effective way to secure personal items, such as Social Security cards, birth certificates, financial records, valuable jewelry and heirlooms. A safe can protect your personal items, as well protect you from identity theft. These safes are also simple use and are easily opened with a combination.

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Step 1

Set the dial on the safe to "0." Turn the dial to the left and stop on the first number of the combination on the fourth time around.

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Step 2

Turn the dial to the right. Stop on the second number of the combination the third time around.

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Step 3

Turn the dial to the left. Stop on the last number of the combination the second time around.

Step 4

Turn the dial to the right until the bolt retracts and open the safe.

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