How Do I Use a Manual Can Opener?
In this era of modern conveniences, many people are finding themselves at a loss when faced with a kitchen hand appliance that was an everyday feature a few decades ago. Learn how to use a manual can opener, and you'll be prepared during your next camping trip or power outage.
Instructions
-
Grasp both handles of the can opener loosely in your right hand.
-
Holding the can upright on a counter top or other solid surface, position the manual can opener so that the cutting wheel is over the lip of the edge and on the top surface of the can and the small wheel of the opener is beneath the lip on the outside of the can.
-
Squeeze the handles of the manual can opener until you see the cutting wheel puncture the can and hear the escape of the vacuum.
-
Turn the hand key on the can opener clockwise while squeezing the handles together firmly.the can opener will work like a gear on the top of the can, cutting a circle into the lid. When the cutter reaches the beginning spot it will cut the final piece with a snapping noise.
-
Open the handles of the manual can opener and remove it from the can. Carefully remove the separated lid from the opened can.
Previous:Old Cookie Press Instructions
Cooking Utensils
- Can you use self rising cornmeal to make mush?
- Can you make butter with whipping cream?
- Can you use mayonnaise and metal spoon together?
- Who created the spoon?
- Which is better to cure an infection salt water or baking soda water?
- Can a pewter pan be used for cooking?
- How to Use a Crock Pot
- Duraband coffee maker cracked while making will you please replace the decanter?
- Do I rinse off colloidal oatmeal?
- What is utensil kitchen for prepare puree soup?
Cooking Utensils
- Bakeware
- Baking Basics
- Baking Techniques
- Cooking Techniques
- Cooking Utensils
- Cookware
- Easy Recipes
- Green
- Produce & Pantry
- Spices


