don,t work some time! Although I have opened 50 cans correctly. What's up?
1550697
It only works on round cans. (Some metal tins are elongated ovals or round-cornered rectangles and this opener won't work on them.)
1550698
I initially had some trouble with proper placement of the opener on the can, and the operation is so smooth that it was hard to tell if the opener was working - there is none of the typical pop or whosh when the can is punctured. Also, the tiny lid remover takes some getting used to - you can't see it when it is properly on the can. I have had the opener for several months and it is truly the best, easiest and most reliable opener - manual or electric - that I have ever used.
1550699
I'm thinking that you may have dropped it. That would have damagedthe gears or the blade. I have opened hundreds of cans with mine, and I hope it will last forever. This can opener really rocks. K. Colton
1550700
I have the same problem sometimes it works sometimes it does not. I think its the can opener.
1931178
Do you have fresh batteries? Maybe you don't have it on the can properly. Other than that I've no idea why it doesn't work.
1452229
Geezzz, I now have a "Hamilton Beach" thing, (for that) so I don't know what ever happened to it. (?) I seem to think it wasn't working well enough to open cans, but Im not sure; sorry:(
820557
Mine have been working perfectly well. I agree with the other post and try to contact the manufacturer. Amazon can probably help with that.
1672046
Hi George,I have been using this can opener allot. I have solved the problem with #10 cans by putting them on a turntable so as I open the can it turns. As far as arthritic hands go, I have them as well, and am able to manage quite well, but I don't think I would buy this item again. Hope this helps.
13664
I am having the same problem! I don't know what to do! They did the first 2-5 times now not! Ugh?!?
419761
I don't know what to tell you, mine fired right up and went to work. Maybe a test print or unplug the machine? Sorry!
71771
My Cuisinart started locking up when trying to open cans. Lasted about 2 weeks.
2027241
I just checked 4 cans received in the past 60 days. The expiration dates are more than 14 months from today. Plenty of time
1982098
my opener lasted for 3 days and quit...my best advice is to buy a manual opener like the rabbit and throw away that one i did (0;
1275702
This is NOT normal. I have had several of thiSee openers. None did that! I am not buying any more. I think they are reconditioned
2210603
Take them out to see if there is any ink left...and reset them that might help.....I'm not an electronic person though so I have no idea
1304217
lol, your better off than me. I lost my key. But it seems to me I had the same problem, and it turned out to be I just had the have the open and close handle in a certain position for the key to work. Play with that sequence and hope it helps.
1273257
I had the same question and searched for months. Eventually gave up and purchased completely new cans. I suspect it is deliberate on the part of the manufacturer.
256561
No, but... If a can doesn't open the first time around, the second time around might create little "threads". I remove them with a paper towel before removing the top and pouring out the contents.
1614034
I can tell you to try this. Wait a 1/2 hour after you open the can, (keep the lid on) before you light it. I just want to tell you that I just wrote to sun-jel about their lids-they're very hard to open. I even called and talked to the head guy and sent him pics and told him about how it didn't last that long and he said that he would refund my money. that was 2 months ago. Good luck. I have read others and they have dealt with your situation like this-they dealt with the loss of gel over the fumes of the other products...and I hate to say it because I have used them all...but I am going to do the same, because the fumes can be bad. if you find a good brand let me know-please!!!!
1584199
I bought my can in 2011, and it stopped working (motor died?) about a month ago. I've reached out to Amazon and the manufacturer, with no response/support. I wouldn't recommend it.