What do I do with the cannon

Hint 1 of 6:

You need a match.

Hint 2 of 6:

There's one in the Kitchen, another on the Beach.

Hint 3 of 6:

What do you do with a cannon?

Hint 4 of 6:

Load it with one of the cannon balls.

Hint 5 of 6:

Then, light it.

Hint 6 of 6:

The cannon will kick back. Open the compartment that is revealed.