Kitchen Mama Auto Electric Can Opener: Open Your Cans with A Simple Push of Button - Automatic, Hands Free, Smooth Edge, Food-Safe, Battery Operated, YES YOU CAN (Red)
The Kitchen Mama Auto Electric Can Opener is an automatic, battery operated opener in red that handles the whole job at the press of a button. Press once to start, and the unit travels around the rim on its own until the lid is released, then press again to stop. The blade works along the outer edge of the lid rather than passing through the contents of the can, and the cut it leaves is smooth instead of jagged. Because the motor does the turning, there is no twisting or squeezing required to work it, which suits anyone who would rather not grip a manual opener. The housing is plastic with a stainless steel blade.
Model CO1100-R, colour red, plastic body with a stainless steel cutting blade
Runs on 4 AA batteries, which are not supplied
Measures 18 x 7 x 5.5 cm and weighs roughly 8.5 ounces
Fully automatic operation, hands free once started
To get the best results, centre the opener on the top of the can before pressing the start button, making sure the blade engages cleanly with the rim. Once it finishes and the lid is released, a small magnet on the unit holds the cut lid so it can be lifted away without touching the sharp edge or tipping it into the food below. After each use, wipe the blade and the surrounding housing with a damp cloth rather than submerging the unit in water, since the battery compartment makes it unsuitable for dishwasher cleaning. Storing it upright in a drawer or on a shelf keeps the blade protected between uses.
People who find it difficult to grip or rotate a traditional manual opener will find this format considerably easier to manage, and it also works well for anyone opening multiple cans in one sitting. When comparing electric can openers of this type, it is worth checking whether the blade cuts from the side of the lid rather than the top, as a side-cutting action is what produces the smooth, touch-safe edge this model offers. The compact dimensions mean it fits comfortably in most kitchen drawers without taking up much space.
