How often do you encounter cans that you can't open with this? (ie: should I or shouldn't I donate my old traditional can opener?)
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Haven't had one I couldn't open yet. But I kept my old traditional one just in case. After you figure outhow this one works, it's really "cool." I like it that I can put the lid back on if I didn't use all of whateverwas in the can.
1328232
I hardly ever have a problem opening a can with this. It may have happened, but if it did, I think it was with my very old one which lasted about nine years. I do have one of those old, very cheap can openers. but don' have to use it often. This one is the best. Hope this helps. Peggy
1328233
So far I have only encountered one can with a rounded top edge, so I just opened it from the bottom edge. It happened at Thanksgiving when trying to open the cranberry can. Other than that it is great and easy to use!
1328234
SO far I haven't had any problems with this can opener at all. I had to make the green bean and mushroom soup casserole for Thanksgiving ...enough to feed 25 adults and I had to open up what seemed to be a never ending number of cans! This can opener helped me breeze thru that task easily and efficiently. I highly recommend this can opener and I think you should donate your old traditional one and buy this new and very much improved tool. I hope this helps. Happy Holidays.
1256202
This opener does not open all cans. I cannot open any tuna cans and 12.5 oz chicken breast cans do not open either. There were a few other cans it would not open, even when it was new. Now that it is dull, it will open very few cans.
1094610
You can either leave it attached to use next time, or remove it and let the contents come out...just make sure you are pointing it away from you if you unscrew the can.
1672046
Hi George,I have been using this can opener allot. I have solved the problem with #10 cans by putting them on a turntable so as I open the can it turns. As far as arthritic hands go, I have them as well, and am able to manage quite well, but I don't think I would buy this item again. Hope this helps.
1275702
This is NOT normal. I have had several of thiSee openers. None did that! I am not buying any more. I think they are reconditioned
995062
I can only tell you my experiences. I've purchased three of these openers over the past couple years, one a gift for my son and one each for a couple homes we own. We spend equal time between homes and use the openers frequently. If we use them correctly, I've had no problems at all. However I am a bit of a klutz and tried to open the wrong end of cans with no luck. As to your design question I can only tell you not one of the openers has failed.
2257579
I keep the cans organized by what they are and usually don't buy that product until I get down to 1 or 2 cans left. When I restock I simply take out the cans that are there, put in the new supply and replace the older. It really only takes a few seconds and is well worth not ending up with outdated food supplies.
640804
I bought one and it didn't work for me. It was always slipping off the can. I returned it and did not reorder another. Although it is a nice looking can opener. I guess if it doesn't work, return it!!
1908780
Not that I am aware of`. The biggest issue is the can opening but I transferred most to a different container.
1572776
I got your message and I asked my husband about the can opener. He said it has not gotten any rust so far and he said he always put it away to keep it dry so it would not get the rust. He bought a can opener from Walmart and he used to keep in the old can opener wet. He learned why it caused to have the rust so he always hang the new can opener up which I got him for his Christmas in the past. It has not gotten any rust so far.
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Thank you. my trash can lid broke in the same way yours did. the motor works but the thing broke that opens and closes it. thanks for your reply. I appreciate it.
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The Amazon order page states it has a 5-year warranty - Good luck with that. I bought mine in December of 2012 and it hasn't opened a can properly in months! The Amco webpage says nothing about a 5-year warranty, and the Amazon return page says the window of opportunity for return or exchange has long closed! So what happened to 5 years? Clicking on link on Amazon results is a vicious circle where you wind up back where you started every time! And no, I no longer have the package it came in (would you keep the box for a $10 can opener?) especially since I expected it to work as well as the one that was in my mother's kitchen for around 30 years! The Amazon order page states it has a 5-year warranty - Good luck with that. I bought mine in December of 2012 and it hasn't opened a can properly in months! The Amco webpage says nothing about a 5-year warranty, and the Amazon return page says the window of opportunity for return or exchange has long closed! So what happened to 5 years? Clicking on link on Amazon results is a vicious circle where you wind up back where you started every time! And no, I no longer have the package it came in (would you keep the box for a $10 can opener?) especially since I expected it to work as well as the... » Read More The Amazon order page states it has a 5-year warranty - Good luck with that. I bought mine in December of 2012 and it hasn't opened a can properly in months! The Amco webpage says nothing about a 5-year warranty, and the Amazon return page says the window of opportunity for return or exchange has long closed! So what happened to 5 years? Clicking on link on Amazon results is a vicious circle where you wind up back where you started every time! And no, I no longer have the package it came in (would you keep the box for a $10 can opener?) especially since I expected it to work as well as the one that was in my mother's kitchen for around 30 years! « Show Less
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I had the same question and searched for months. Eventually gave up and purchased completely new cans. I suspect it is deliberate on the part of the manufacturer.
2275834
You /can/ open it, but it isnt really made to be regularly opened and closed.
653965
Have to agree with Carrie here. I've had the opener for just 4 months and opened maybe 100 cans, and it requires 2 or 3 times around the can to get a clean cut open now.
2281965
Yes to open the can. You will have to be creative removing the lid from the can opener magnet, but can probably shake it off with one hand.
2010047
Hi Connie My name is Tom, I'll be glad to help you. Just lift upwards about half way and pull out, it will come out. I have one identical to this unit for over 10 years and finnally replaced the entire can opener. Its a great little machine with a great price... Hope I've helped you! Remember "Jesus Loves You!