How To Use Safety Can Opener

Squeeze handle together and turn crank attached to the cutting gear until the lid is open.

How to use safety can opener. Separate the handles of the hand held can opener and place the cutting blade on the top edge of the can. 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. Unfold the opener blade and puncture the lip of the can with the tip of the blade. This means no more risk of cutting yourself when you take off the lid.

Safety can express is an electric can opener that is specially designed to prevent sharp edges on the can when it comes off the opener. Squeeze the arms together for a secure fit and start turning handle. Secure the opener in place. Wash can openers after every use. Place the top edge of the can within the gap of the circular moving parts of the smooth edge can opener.

The sharp wheel will slice into the lid giving you a neatly opened can. Push down the lid with clean fingers a paper towel or spoon then lift it off being careful to not cut your fingers. It breaks the seal of the can leaving smooth surfaces that are safe to remove. You can use a can opener blade like the ones on a pocket knife to open up a can. Hold the can steady and rock the handle of the knife back and forth to start cutting along the can.

The smooth edge can opener should almost feel locked onto the can lid. Hold the base of the tin and turn the knob with the other hand. Be sure the turning handle is on the outside of the can. Video tutorial on directions on how to open a can using a farberware safety rim can opener.