Culinare C50600 One Touch Electronic Tin Opener, White, Plastic/Stainless Steel, Automatic Can Opener, Battery Operated/Hands-Free Use/Magnetic Lid Removal, Batteries Not Included

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The other common annoyance is that the opener “eats batteries” (so you need to keep lots of AA batteries handy). Though this is avoidable with a Walk-and Cut can opener that works on rechargeable battery. MESS FREE – Avoid making a mess when opening cans and jars with our Fully-Automatic One-Touch Can Opener. Effortless can opening: Cooks Professional electric tin opener does all the hard work for you with its one-touch operation. Just place it on the can, press the button, and watch the automatic can opener do the job – leaving you with a perfectly opened can, every time. The biggest complaint is that this type of gadget is not able to cut the can or it takes going around the can with the opener 2-3 times to complete the task. Operation is a breeze, pop onto a can, press button, let go and watch it wiggle around the rim. Works on almost any sized can, and in fact from looking at the unit, it only becomes MORE effective, the larger the can... we weren't able to test this, since we didn't have any catering-sized cans available on short notice, but the theory looks promising.

Unlike some we tested, the magnet that grabs the tin lid also works well, meaning that you don't have to go dipping into the can with your fingers to get the lid out. Safe and clean lid removal: After the can opener has completed its job, the built-in magnet gracefully lifts the lid off, leaving you with a smooth, clean edge – no more sharp edges. It’s a simple and safe way to dispose of the lid, ensuring your kitchen stays clean and hazard-free. Cans with heavy seams, odd shapes or uneven rims may stall the Can Opener. If this happens, follow above procedure to release the can. Start the cutting action just beyond any minor bump or dent in the can. Auto-start with pressing button and auto-shut off after use. Most effortless way to open cans, easy to use and suitable for all ages. Zyliss and Kitchen Mama are AA battery operated can openers that cut from the side of the can below the rim . If you are looking for a battery operated can opener that is safe and sanitary (creates smooth edge on the lid and doesn’t touch the food), any of these openers is a good choice.

The verdict: Can openers

Opens most common domestic cans well with size up to 90mm diameter cylindrical and is Powered by two AA alkaline batteries (not included).

Safety concerns: Fully concealed cutter leaves a smooth edge on the lid and top of the can, increase safety and protect users from accidental cuts. After thorough research, we came up with the best performers in the battery operated can openers category: Hands free design - Place on top of the can and auto-start with simple press of "start" button. Auto-shut off after it cycles around the can. Leaves a smooth edge on the lid and the top of can. A magnet removes the can lid when you lift the opener. Upright vs. handheld: There are two main types of electric can openers: For upright and under-counter models, you simply attach the can; for handheld ones, you place the opener on the can and press or hold a lever or button to start the opening process. The opener applies the pressure and does the gripping and turning for you, which spares you the most uncomfortable motions. We would have liked to have seen some non-slip feet, but otherwise the build quality is good and it looks nice on a worktop.

Hamilton Beach Walk ‘n Cut is a cordless can opener that cuts the can on the top. It comes with a battery charger: you need to plug it into an electric outlet to charge the battery, but must unplug the opener from the charger before using a can opener. Automatic hands-free can opener in the market. The ergonomic handheld, compact design is shaped to fit the palm, is easy for storage and is totally portable. My only concern is that this unit cuts through the body of the can, just UNDER the rolled seam. I was hoping this unit would be the sort that cuts INTO the seam, creating a re-usable lid and leavbing rolled metal on both the can and lid. Alas, not to be. Though the resulting can rim is smooth and dull, not something you'll cut yourself on easily, it isn't the greatest of methods. No danger as far as my tests showed, but still a *slight* let-down from optimum expectations.