How to Operate a One-Touch Can Opener

One-touch can openers are great for people who suffer from arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome or hand weakness. Once common in rehabilitation centers and the homes of stroke victims, one-touch can openers are now widely marketed to the public because of their convenience and ease of use. They are also convenient in that they cut the can open from the side, making the lid re-.attachable and removing any sharp edges This also keeps the lid from falling into your food.

Things You'll Need

• Can Cloth

Instructions

1. Load batteries into your one-touch can opener. The type of batteries needed depends on the model of can opener you own. Some can openers are rechargeable. If this is the case, plug it in before using, to make sure it is charged and ready to operate.

2. Wipe off the top of the can lid. This is optional, but can lids can often pick up packing dust and bacteria in transport. It's always a good idea to clean them off before opening them.

3. Place your can on a flat, level surface.

4. Place the one-touch can opener on top of the can and press the large button on the top of the opener.

5. Allow the can opener to make one full rotation, then lift it off the can. The can lid will be attached to the one-touch can opener, making removal easier.

6. Save or discard the lid. Because of the way the one-touch can opener cuts, the lid can be replaced on the can for temporary storage.

7. With a damp cloth or paper towel, wipe off any food that may have gotten onto your one-touch can opener.

Resources

• Buy a One-Touch Can Opener