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. Unfold the opener blade and puncture the lip of the can with the tip of the blade. You can use a can opener blade like the ones on a pocket knife to open up a can. 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. Continue cutting around the lid until you can lift it up and access the contents. This will align the wheel of the opener where it needs to be to cut into the lid.

Hold the can steady and rock the handle of the knife back and forth to start cutting along the can. 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 groove holds on to the protruding lip of the can and slices the lid open. You can also reuse the lid to put back on top of the c.

This action will rotate the wheel which cuts into the can. Line up the two discs of the can opener with the edge of the can. With one hand loosely holding the can in place press down on the can opener to start the rotation. It is a simple process and i demonstrate myself opening a can of tuna as part of the tutorial. To use a handheld electric can opener start by placing the can on a flat surface.

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. The sharp wheel will slice into the lid giving you a neatly opened can. Using a manual can opener on a camping trip. Secure the opener in place.

This is a video of how to use a can opener that s a safe can opener which will not leave sharp edges. If the can opener continues to miss or skip areas in a can lid you may need to buy a new can opener.