How To Use New Can Opener

The smooth edge can opener should almost feel locked onto the can lid.

How to use new can opener. Hold the can steady and rock the handle of the knife back and forth to start cutting along the can. To use a handheld electric can opener start by placing the can on a flat surface. Squeeze the arms together for a secure fit and start turning handle. If you have a handheld electric can opener for instance the process is a little different. The sharp wheel will slice into the lid giving you a neatly opened can.

Secure the opener in place. If the can opener won t cut through this portion of the lid use the edge of a dinner knife to pry the lid open enough to empty the contents. The groove holds on to the protruding lip of the can and slices the lid open. Continue cutting around the lid until you can lift it up and access the contents. You can use a can opener blade like the ones on a pocket knife to open up a can.

Hold the base of the tin and turn the knob with the other hand. To use a manual can opener open the arms of the can opener and place the metal tooth on the lip of the can. This will align the wheel of the opener where it needs to be to cut into the lid. Line up the two discs of the can opener with the edge of the can. Be sure the turning handle is on the outside of the can.

If the can opener continues to miss or skip areas in a can lid you may need to buy a new can opener. Place the top edge of the can within the gap of the circular moving parts of the smooth edge can opener. You can also reuse the lid to put back on top of the c. With one hand loosely holding the can in place press down on the can opener to start the rotation. This action will rotate the wheel which cuts into the can.

It is a simple process and i demonstrate myself opening a can of tuna as part of the tutorial. This is a video of how to use a can opener that s a safe can opener which will not leave sharp edges.