The can openers created by OXO, a kitchen utensil design and manufacturing company, are designed to make opening cans simple, comfortable, and efficient.Each can opener has a unique feature.Review features to understand their purpose in order to use an OXO can opener.If you know how to open the handles, you can use an OXO can opener.
Step 1: The can opener can be opened.
The Smooth Edge can opener from OXO allows you to easily open cans.The device has two handles, one that moves and another that stays stationary.When you are ready to open the can, hold the stationary handle with your hand.Pull the moving handle away from the stationary one to open it.The soft material on the handles makes it easy to hold the device.
Step 2: Align the can with the opener.
There is a curved section at the top of the can opener.The curve of a can is easily aligned with this section.The curve of the opener should be on the can.
Step 3: The handle should be closed.
Keep your grip on both handles after aligning the top of the can.The stationary handle should be locked into place when the moving handle is closed.
Step 4: The knob should be turned clockwise.
The can opener knob can be turned clockwise if you want to open it.Turn the knob with your other hand if you keep a steady grip on the handles.As you rotation the knob, the can will twist around.Continue to turn the knob until the can rotates completely.The can opener punctures the side of the can rather than the top.The can and lid have smooth edges.
Step 5: Turn the knob counterclockwise to release the lid.
When you feel a reduction in resistance, the can is ready to be opened.The can opener can be unlocked by turning the knob clockwise.This will release the lid from the opener.
Step 6: The pliers can be used to remove the lid.
There is a set of built-in pliers along the curve of the can opener.There is a small space between the pliers and the lip of the can.Lift the lid with the can opener once in place.This helps keep the can opener clean.
Step 7: The can needs to be sealed with the lid.
If you haven't used all of the contents, you can use the lid to reseal the can.Press your fingertips along the can's edges to seal the lid in place.
Step 8: To open the handles, press the lock button.
The OXO snap-lock can opener has handles that are easy to hold and a cutting wheel.The handles are stacked on top of each other.The gray button on the top handle keeps the handles locked together.The handles should be opened by pressing the gray button.
Step 9: The cutting wheels have to be aligned with the can.
Align the cutting wheel with the top of the can when the handles are open.The cutting wheel should be between the support wheel and the lip of the can.
Step 10: If you hear a snap, squeeze the handles.
Lock the can opener in place by squeezing the handles after the lid has been securely positioned.You will hear a loud noise.The can opener has locked onto the can, and the handles have shut.
Step 11: The knob should be turned clockwise.
Hold the handles with one hand and hold the knob with the other.The knob should be moved clockwise.The can will move as the knob turns.To completely remove the lid, be sure to complete a full rotation.
Step 12: Release the can opener.
Pressing the gray button on the top of the handles with your thumb will remove the can opener.The can's lid will be released by the handles.
Step 13: The can has a lid.
Once the can opener is unlocked, the lid will fall.The can opener should be placed on the side.Lift up the lid with your finger or butter knife.Pinch the edge of the lid with your fingertips to remove it from the can.Don't cut yourself on the sharp edges of the can or lid.
Step 14: The can opener has to be cleaned.
The can opener should be cleaned after each use to remove any leftover food.The cutting wheels, handles, or any other section that may have come into contact with food should be wiped with a damp paper towel.
Step 15: Lock the opener onto the lid by opening the handles.
This can opener has easy grip handles that lock together.The gray button on the top of the handle can be used to open the handles.
Step 16: Look through the window.
To quickly and easily align the cutting wheels with the lip of the lid, look through the opening just above the wheels.It's easy to see the lid and the top of the can from the alignment window.
Step 17: The cutting wheels should be aligned with the lid.
The alignment window can be used to lock the cutting wheels.The cutting wheel should be between the support wheel on the bottom and the lip of the can.
Step 18: To get it in place, squeeze the handles.
After aligning the lip of the lid with the cutting wheels, squeeze the handles together until you hear a loud snap.The device has locked onto the can and the wheel has pierced the lid.
Step 19: The knob should be turned clockwise.
To open the can, hold the handle with one hand and turn the knob clockwise.As it twists, the opener will cut along the top of the can.To open the lid, complete a full rotation.
Step 20: The can opener can be unlocked.
The can opener can be unlocked after completing a full rotation.The can opener's grip can be released by pressing the gray button with your thumb.
Step 21: The magnetic edge can be used to remove the lid.
The OXO Locking Can opener works by opening the lid from the top, leaving a sharp edge.It is designed so that you don't have to touch it to remove it.After you have unlocked the opener, the magnetic portion of the alignment window will hold on to the lid.Lift the can opener away from the lid.
Step 22: The lid must be lifted to release it.
You can remove the lid by releasing the magnetic hold if you lifted the opener and lid away from the can.The top of the alignment window has alatch.The lid will drop if the magnetic potion of the device is lifted.
Step 23: After each use, clean the can opener.
After every use, be sure to wipe down the can opener to keep it working.The wheels, magnetic strip, and any other section that came into contact with food should be wiped with a damp paper towel.