An electric can opener will make a clean cut along the rim and you can use it to fully remove the lid.
How to use electric can opener step by step.
The electric method is the preferred method because there is very little physical labor involved.
One is electric and one is a manual opener.
With one hand loosely holding the can in place press down on the can opener to start the rotation.
Squeeze the arms together for a secure fit and start turning handle.
If this is true for your electric can opener then you can skip this step.
This will align the wheel of the opener where it needs to be to cut into the lid.
Line up the two discs of the can opener with the edge of the can.
Position the electric can opener on a sturdy flat surface such as a kitchen counter or table top.
This action will rotate the wheel which cuts into the can.
There are two types of can openers.
However you can also use a manual can opener and cut all the way along the lid until you completely cut through.
Some openers are designed to be mounted beneath cabinets which eliminates the need for this step.
This step will separate two main components of the opener.
If you have a handheld electric can opener for instance the process is a little different.
To use a manual can opener open the arms of the can opener and place the metal tooth on the lip of the can.
To use a handheld electric can opener start by placing the can on a flat surface.
Potentially any can opener can fully remove the lid.