If you stay up late and watch infomercials, then you've probably heard of the One Touch Can Opener ($19.95). The One Touch will open the tops of cans without the need for twisting a handle or cutting your hand on sharp edges. It operates on 2 AA batteries with a built-in motor. Just place it on the top of a can, press the black button, and watch the device open the can with ease! When the motor stops, lift the device off of the can and you're ready to make dinner.
Like all things I see on TV, I had to try out the One Touch myself. Opening a can of diced tomatoes with the device couldn't have been simpler. I was surprised that it actually opened the can, and didn't jam in the middle of the process. Holding the device was a bit awkard, considering I wasn't exactly sure how it was going to operate. But not having to worry about the contents of the can spilling, or my hand aching after cranking a handle, was definitely worth it.
Check out the video I took of the One Touch in action!
The One Touch works on all can sizes. Don't move the opener while it's operating. Wait until the motor stops before removing it from the can. In my experience, it took about 30 seconds for the can to actually open.
Also available is the Deluxe One Touch Can Opener. It's supposed to have a stronger motor and comes with the GripMate.
I think I like my $15 Black and Decker stand-up can opener a lot better. You don't have to hold it while you're using it and it only takes about 5-10 seconds to open any size can.
Interesting-now the thing that's confused me about this particular product is that normal can openers tend to open the top from INSIDE the round tube, whereas this one doesn't so much "open" the top, but it completely removes the top of the can, right?
So odd...
Posted by:
a fan December 4, 2006 9:28 PM
you don't have to hold the can opener the whole time it is running. You can just let it do it's job. It's also much better than a huge black and decker stand up opener because those are bulky and take up counter space. One touch is a great new addition for kitchen gadgets!!!
That's right "a fan". You don't have to hold the can opener for it to work. I wasn't sure what to do the first time I used it! But I did try it again last night to open a large can of baked beans, and I pressed the button and let go of the can opener and watched it go to work! I have to say, this thing impresses me.
Posted by:
sue Miller February 21, 2007 8:02 AM
the deluxe one-touch hands free can opener is the worst product I've ever ordered. shame on the people that sell this stupid product.
Posted by:
Sarah February 22, 2007 7:04 PM
Okay, my grandma gave me one for Christmas and I accidentally threw away the manual and now I can't figure out how to get it open to put the batteries in and neither can my husband...can someone help me?
Posted by:
jan mckay February 28, 2007 12:32 PM
I tried to open a large can of chili,the battery quit after about a week of use. I could'nt get opener apart from can. I had to throw both in trash. I do not recommend buying "One touch Opener' unless you are very strong.
Posted by:
Pam February 28, 2007 12:47 PM
I have a question for those who have used the One Touch. I understand that it removes the top of the can and that the edges of the lid are not sharp. But what about the can itself? Isn't that a sharp edge? Thanks.
Posted by:
BWARE February 28, 2007 6:04 PM
Have done a lot of web research....many fake sites on internet are debiting money and never delivering product for One Touch Can opener.
There are many reported issues with (when batteries are low) the can jams...no release button, and the unit continues to run and the torque in teh motor spikes when it jams unitl; the batteries are completely dead and the batteries heat up when this happens.
May be time for a redesign.
Posted by:
Randall Lind March 19, 2007 4:12 PM
I think it is a piece of crap. I just got it but it moves like batteries are week. I just brought batteries with this and it stops a lot so I have to hold the button and froce it to turn to contuine cutting.
This is not a good can opener.
Posted by:
Megan March 19, 2007 9:30 PM
One word, JUNK! Mine opened one can. The second was a small can of olives and I had to manually push it around to finish it. I gave it one more try and it went about an inch on a can of peas and stopped. I couldn't even turn it and the release didn't work. I had to pry the can open, and eventually got it off by turning the manual screw. Not worth it!
Posted by:
Suzanne March 31, 2007 8:59 PM
I agree--JUNK, CRAP! It worked well the first couple of times and I thought it was fantastic. Then it became possessed and jams. I use it to open cans when I want to amuse myself and have blind faith that it will work--it never does!
Posted by:
zonofabee June 21, 2007 7:28 AM
I view the One Touch Can Opener as dangerous! The lower edge of the lid is sharp! The One Touch cuts into the can to release the lid, and this leave the edge of the can, razor sharp!
This is what I call a lazy design. Bad mimickry! It is downright a bad and dangerous product. What do you think that people will start to do when they find their child got hold of an opened can, and the infant got all cut up? I'm pretty sure that many of them will give their attorneys a quick call.
I liked the way that the manual can openers worked, and when I saw the one touch can opener, I thought that it would be similar. Boy, was I wrong! The manual can opener loosens the seal around the can. This leaves the can lip on the can. This makes it safe to handle. And the lid can also be used later as a cover for the can if the contents are not all used up.
I usually give the can to the dogs to lick, and the ones opened up by the hand version make the can safe for that. However, the One Touch Can Opener is too dangerous to allow the pets to lick the contents of the can. It is downright a bad product that produces an inferior job, when compared to the manual version. Think three times before you purchase it!
Posted by:
Duke August 5, 2007 1:27 AM
My OneTouch can opener jammed and the motor died.
To Sarah: Replace the batteries by holding it upside down and hitting the bottom part in the front with a hammer. Not worth the $30.00 It is just more junk from China.
This can opener is very easy to use for us older people. We use it in our Rv because it stores in a drawer and uses batteries so we do'nt need to plug in to an outlet and can be outside and still have the convenience of an electric can opener. It opens the top clean. I wish there was a light to tell you if the battery is low.
Posted by:
Marie November 16, 2007 1:27 PM
Hi, I cannot figure out how to put the batteries in the one touch can opener. How do you open the opener? Please help.
Thanks
Posted by:
Pat November 28, 2007 1:13 PM
Marie,
Neither can my husband nor I can open the can opener to replace batteries. If anyone knows please post.
Thanks.
Posted by:
k December 9, 2007 4:09 PM
it is easy to change the batteries...push the little black pin at the "tail" while sliding the underside of the opener toward you...voila! The people who are having trouble with stopping, probably have wimpy batteries or are trying to force the unit around...just push the button and walk away. it will stop and let go when it is finished...doesn't anyone read directions anymore these days? RTFM.
Posted by:
jane January 3, 2008 4:11 PM
i have the one touch can opener, and it is a small, nice little applience that saves on counter space. the only issue is, the can opener stops working after opening about an inch of the can. the can opener stays lached on and wont come off!! i had to manually push the can opener around the can to finish the job. does anyone know why it does this or how i can prevent it?
Posted by:
Bob February 27, 2008 8:32 PM
This can opener is a real piece of JUNK. It worked a couple of times and now just jams on just about every size can. New batteries do not help. A big waste of money! Don't waste your money on this thing.
Posted by:
Julie March 11, 2008 12:20 PM
After having to force the can around to finish opening it, the dead opener refused to let go of the lid. Dead battery's perhaps? Couldn't open it to find out...the owner of the unit does not believe in instruction manuals so HE tossed it...so I Googled the problem and found these numerous suggestions here. So here's what I know. Unit will not slide open completely to reveal battery's with a lid stuck in the blade. However, with some force and a knife, you can open it enough to flip (thus the knife) the old battery's out. A test of the old battery's did determine they are dead. Then, if you don't mind slicing your hands up a bit, you can insert new battery's. After having done all of this, and pressing reset button several several times, then the big black start button on the top several several times, unit is still dedd. In conclusion, I second the hammer and trash suggestion. Wholeheartedly.
Posted by:
scott royce April 20, 2008 8:12 PM
I'm a mechanical engineer so I had no trouble getting the can off when the opener stopped in mid flight. I just used metal fatigue to get rid of the can and the manual screw to get rid of the piece of the can rim caught in the opener. My One-touch will open about 10 cans on a set of fresh AAs. What do AAs cost, about a buck apiece? So it costs me 20 cents to open a can. Be careful about the paper label on some cans. If the label gets in the jaws of the opener sometimes it will jam it. Just tear off the label and help the opener past the jam. Yeah, trying to outwit this thing is kind of fun if you have a mechanical bent, but if you're looking for convenience, forget it.
Posted by:
jo ann May 2, 2008 11:59 AM
I was thrilled with my OneTouch can opener the first two months...until it jammed yesterday. Following instructions in manual, I worked for an hour to get it unjammed...finally got it, changed the batteries after drying it out due to juice from can running all over it and inside because I had to turn it all upside-down to use the screwdriver on the screw. Tried again on same can with it going about 3/4 way around, only to have it jam again! Any ideas on what to do other than what the instructions say??
Posted by:
marilyn June 19, 2008 9:03 PM
At first I thought this to be a piece of junk & very dangerous ..
If the battery goes dead while in the process of opening a can, you can't remove the opener off the can; in trying to do so I cut myself badly on the sharp edge it leaves on the can itself. Was going to trash it but decided to try & recoup my $$ & keep trying. I now charge the batteries EVERY month at the same time I do the battery on my Toro mower! I have since had no problem with the opener & must say it is a saving grace for my arthritic hands! Have used it going on 2 years now so wonder how long it will last even with recharging/replacing the batteries ... must be similar devices that work equally well, not leaving a sharp edge & a better battery set up!?
Posted by:
Amy Wrught August 21, 2008 2:30 PM
Hi:
I own a OneTouch can opener and have been most happy with it, but it has jammed with the lid attached. How do I release the lid so I can continue the use of the can opener?
Thanks,
Amy
Posted by:
A. Fedalen October 14, 2008 3:14 AM
HELP! My "One Touch Can Opener" has stopped and is STUCK on top of the can half opened. I used a Phillips screwdriver on the black button as suggested, but still cannot remove the can opener off the top of he can. HELP PLEASE!
Posted by:
Betty October 21, 2008 1:33 PM
I give up on changing the batteries. First it died while opening a can and it took three days to get it off. Then I tried every button, every push left right, up down, a knife in the crack, it is hopeless. It will now take a place in my useless kitchen gadgets drawer. When it worked it worked good, though!!!
Posted by:
brad October 30, 2008 7:43 PM
just the can manually while holding the opener - you can twist the can off the unit
and thanks for the chap who told me how to change the batteries.
by the way - I like mine - ity opened up a ton of cans before mine died and had to change - never jammed much at all.
compact opener goodness. I enjoy mine
peace
Posted by:
ccp December 3, 2008 12:41 AM
The lid often will not come off the unit. Any ideas on why? I am about to throw it in the trash.
Posted by:
Dan January 17, 2009 4:30 PM
I've had mine about a year and have not had a single issue with it. In fact, the reason I'm at this site is I had to do a search to remember how to change the batteries and this site came up, which refreshed my memory.
I do agree though that you have to be very careful, the edges left on the can are SHARP, but we're adults and we should be able to take appropriate care to insure no cuts result.
I'd buy another one if this one ever failed.
As someone mentioned, just push the start button and walk away until it's finished opening the can, then throw away the top.
Pretty simple.
Posted by:
Monica January 22, 2009 8:33 PM
I have had my One Touch Can Opener for more than a year and the batteries just gave out. Came to this site to see how to change the batteries. It is really very simple - it is printed on the opener "push to open battery compartment" with arrows pointing in the direction to push. I love this compact and easy to use opener!
Posted by:
Steve Davis February 11, 2009 10:05 PM
What a piece o junk
With fresh batteries it last for a couple cans then JAMS
Save your money
Posted by:
AL THE KING BUNDY February 21, 2009 11:24 AM
VERY HANDY FOR HANDICAPPED PEOPLE. IF LID GETS STUCK, JUST HOLD DOWN RESET BUTTON. IF BATTERIES DIE ON CAN, TURN SMALL BLACK PHILLIPS SCREW NEAR BLADE. U WILL SEE BLADE MOVING BACK INSIDE AS U TURN IT. ONCE INSIDE, IT WILL RELEASE CAN. TO REPLACE BATTERIES, PUSH DOWN ON SMALL BLACK TITS NEAR THE BOTTOM EDGE AND SLIDE BOTTOM HALF TOWARDS IT.
Posted by:
Holly May 26, 2009 9:19 AM
I must have a newer version because it's fantastic - it does have a release button and the batteries are easy to change - just shift the case apart lengthwise
Posted by:
dburns June 11, 2009 8:35 PM
I think this is one of the most fantastic inventions. I have arthritic hands and had difficulty with any crank kind. You nplace it on the can, push the start button, and walk away. I've had mine for more than two years. If it should jamb and you can't get it to release, there is a customer service on the back. They will talk you thru it. I did once. My biggest problem is remembering how to change the batteries as this is only the second time in two years they needed to be changed. I always use Duracell batteries. It is the most important tool in my kitchen drawer. I would definitely purchase another.
Posted by:
Devinder Singh Sekhon August 15, 2009 5:56 PM
IT IS VERY EASY TO DETACH IT FROM THE CAN!!! (it is for model kc02) If it jammed, while you are in middle, because your batteries are gone. Don't worry, it is very easy to detach it from the can. Look at the bottom of the one tuch can opener, on the right hand side you will see a black screw. Turn it in the direction (anti-clockwise) as given at the bottom. It will release the can. Now you can install the batteries. Enjoy!!!! one tuch can opner.
Posted by:
Loretta Woods August 29, 2009 7:57 PM
My One Touch is stuck on a can right now. I tried the little button on the bottom near the tai, and it reversed the direction the unit was moving. I managed to pry the lid up enough to pour out and fish out the contents -- clams in clam juice. I'm just thankful I didn't cut myself. I can't get anything released, including the battery compartment.
I've had the unit for at least a year and it works most of the time, but has gotten stuck a couple of times before. I managed to get it loose other times.
There's a customer service number on the bottom of the unit. It's facing the back, so you have to pry the unit up from the can and look at the number upside-down. It says "For help call customer service at 800-236-7996." It was a Saturday evening, and I got a recording saying to call back during regular business hours between something-or-other and 4:30 p.m. If it's a help line for an immediate problem, there should be an emergency number that's available daily and more hours than that.
There are also instructions on the bottom of the unit for starting the unit if it's gotten stuck. The stuck can would hide them, but I'd already tried the things they suggested. The can is still stuck, and I'm looking for their official website.
I'm thinking of boxing up my opener-and-can combination and sending it to the company.
Posted by:
Don Sutherland December 24, 2009 7:04 AM
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am most happy with your one touch can opener
but am at a loss has to opening it to change the
batteries. Would appreciate a guide.
Don
Posted by:
Mec January 26, 2010 4:48 PM
WHETHER THIS IS A GOOD CAN OPENER OR NOT DEPENDS ON YOUR IQ. IF YOUR IQ IS LOW, THEN PROBABLY YOU WILL SAY IT IS A PIECE OF *#%*%#, (DEROGATORY WORDS FROM A VERY LIMITED VOCABULARY.
NOW IF YOUR IQ IS AVERAGE OR ABOVE YOU WILL PROBABLY SAY IT IS A GREAT PRODUCT.
TO MY DISMAY I THOUGHT IT OPERATED PRETTY POORLY - JUST KIDDING - I THOUGHT IT WAS GRREAT AS TONY WOULD SAY.
Posted by:
sandy February 16, 2010 12:35 AM
I have always liked how the one touch can opener worked.I have had it for years but tonight the battery finally died while in the middle of opening a can.I wasn't able to open up the battery compartment with the blade stuck in the can..I had to bend and pull and and break the can trying to get the blade out. I finally got the can out of the blade and figured out how to open the battery door. It's misleading when you look at the arrows that say "Press Here" with arrows pointing down.
I didn't realize the whole opener comes apart, rather than just a small door opening or sliding panel.
Once I got the batteries changed it was all good. Problem is how to disengage a can from the blade when the batteries are dead.
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December 1, 2006 5:38 PM
I think I like my $15 Black and Decker stand-up can opener a lot better. You don't have to hold it while you're using it and it only takes about 5-10 seconds to open any size can.
December 3, 2006 3:05 PM
Interesting-now the thing that's confused me about this particular product is that normal can openers tend to open the top from INSIDE the round tube, whereas this one doesn't so much "open" the top, but it completely removes the top of the can, right?
So odd...
December 4, 2006 9:28 PM
you don't have to hold the can opener the whole time it is running. You can just let it do it's job. It's also much better than a huge black and decker stand up opener because those are bulky and take up counter space. One touch is a great new addition for kitchen gadgets!!!
December 8, 2006 10:56 AM
That's right "a fan". You don't have to hold the can opener for it to work. I wasn't sure what to do the first time I used it! But I did try it again last night to open a large can of baked beans, and I pressed the button and let go of the can opener and watched it go to work! I have to say, this thing impresses me.
February 21, 2007 8:02 AM
the deluxe one-touch hands free can opener is the worst product I've ever ordered. shame on the people that sell this stupid product.
February 22, 2007 7:04 PM
Okay, my grandma gave me one for Christmas and I accidentally threw away the manual and now I can't figure out how to get it open to put the batteries in and neither can my husband...can someone help me?
February 28, 2007 12:32 PM
I tried to open a large can of chili,the battery quit after about a week of use. I could'nt get opener apart from can. I had to throw both in trash. I do not recommend buying "One touch Opener' unless you are very strong.
February 28, 2007 12:47 PM
I have a question for those who have used the One Touch. I understand that it removes the top of the can and that the edges of the lid are not sharp. But what about the can itself? Isn't that a sharp edge? Thanks.
February 28, 2007 6:04 PM
Have done a lot of web research....many fake sites on internet are debiting money and never delivering product for One Touch Can opener.
There are many reported issues with (when batteries are low) the can jams...no release button, and the unit continues to run and the torque in teh motor spikes when it jams unitl; the batteries are completely dead and the batteries heat up when this happens.
May be time for a redesign.
March 19, 2007 4:12 PM
I think it is a piece of crap. I just got it but it moves like batteries are week. I just brought batteries with this and it stops a lot so I have to hold the button and froce it to turn to contuine cutting.
This is not a good can opener.
March 19, 2007 9:30 PM
One word, JUNK! Mine opened one can. The second was a small can of olives and I had to manually push it around to finish it. I gave it one more try and it went about an inch on a can of peas and stopped. I couldn't even turn it and the release didn't work. I had to pry the can open, and eventually got it off by turning the manual screw. Not worth it!
March 31, 2007 8:59 PM
I agree--JUNK, CRAP! It worked well the first couple of times and I thought it was fantastic. Then it became possessed and jams. I use it to open cans when I want to amuse myself and have blind faith that it will work--it never does!
June 21, 2007 7:28 AM
I view the One Touch Can Opener as dangerous! The lower edge of the lid is sharp! The One Touch cuts into the can to release the lid, and this leave the edge of the can, razor sharp!
This is what I call a lazy design. Bad mimickry! It is downright a bad and dangerous product. What do you think that people will start to do when they find their child got hold of an opened can, and the infant got all cut up? I'm pretty sure that many of them will give their attorneys a quick call.
I liked the way that the manual can openers worked, and when I saw the one touch can opener, I thought that it would be similar. Boy, was I wrong! The manual can opener loosens the seal around the can. This leaves the can lip on the can. This makes it safe to handle. And the lid can also be used later as a cover for the can if the contents are not all used up.
I usually give the can to the dogs to lick, and the ones opened up by the hand version make the can safe for that. However, the One Touch Can Opener is too dangerous to allow the pets to lick the contents of the can. It is downright a bad product that produces an inferior job, when compared to the manual version. Think three times before you purchase it!
August 5, 2007 1:27 AM
My OneTouch can opener jammed and the motor died.
To Sarah: Replace the batteries by holding it upside down and hitting the bottom part in the front with a hammer. Not worth the $30.00 It is just more junk from China.
September 27, 2007 1:18 PM
This can opener is very easy to use for us older people. We use it in our Rv because it stores in a drawer and uses batteries so we do'nt need to plug in to an outlet and can be outside and still have the convenience of an electric can opener. It opens the top clean. I wish there was a light to tell you if the battery is low.
November 16, 2007 1:27 PM
Hi, I cannot figure out how to put the batteries in the one touch can opener. How do you open the opener? Please help.
Thanks
November 28, 2007 1:13 PM
Marie,
Neither can my husband nor I can open the can opener to replace batteries. If anyone knows please post.
Thanks.
December 9, 2007 4:09 PM
it is easy to change the batteries...push the little black pin at the "tail" while sliding the underside of the opener toward you...voila! The people who are having trouble with stopping, probably have wimpy batteries or are trying to force the unit around...just push the button and walk away. it will stop and let go when it is finished...doesn't anyone read directions anymore these days? RTFM.
January 3, 2008 4:11 PM
i have the one touch can opener, and it is a small, nice little applience that saves on counter space. the only issue is, the can opener stops working after opening about an inch of the can. the can opener stays lached on and wont come off!! i had to manually push the can opener around the can to finish the job. does anyone know why it does this or how i can prevent it?
February 27, 2008 8:32 PM
This can opener is a real piece of JUNK. It worked a couple of times and now just jams on just about every size can. New batteries do not help. A big waste of money! Don't waste your money on this thing.
March 11, 2008 12:20 PM
After having to force the can around to finish opening it, the dead opener refused to let go of the lid. Dead battery's perhaps? Couldn't open it to find out...the owner of the unit does not believe in instruction manuals so HE tossed it...so I Googled the problem and found these numerous suggestions here. So here's what I know. Unit will not slide open completely to reveal battery's with a lid stuck in the blade. However, with some force and a knife, you can open it enough to flip (thus the knife) the old battery's out. A test of the old battery's did determine they are dead. Then, if you don't mind slicing your hands up a bit, you can insert new battery's. After having done all of this, and pressing reset button several several times, then the big black start button on the top several several times, unit is still dedd. In conclusion, I second the hammer and trash suggestion. Wholeheartedly.
April 20, 2008 8:12 PM
I'm a mechanical engineer so I had no trouble getting the can off when the opener stopped in mid flight. I just used metal fatigue to get rid of the can and the manual screw to get rid of the piece of the can rim caught in the opener. My One-touch will open about 10 cans on a set of fresh AAs. What do AAs cost, about a buck apiece? So it costs me 20 cents to open a can. Be careful about the paper label on some cans. If the label gets in the jaws of the opener sometimes it will jam it. Just tear off the label and help the opener past the jam. Yeah, trying to outwit this thing is kind of fun if you have a mechanical bent, but if you're looking for convenience, forget it.
May 2, 2008 11:59 AM
I was thrilled with my OneTouch can opener the first two months...until it jammed yesterday. Following instructions in manual, I worked for an hour to get it unjammed...finally got it, changed the batteries after drying it out due to juice from can running all over it and inside because I had to turn it all upside-down to use the screwdriver on the screw. Tried again on same can with it going about 3/4 way around, only to have it jam again! Any ideas on what to do other than what the instructions say??
June 19, 2008 9:03 PM
At first I thought this to be a piece of junk & very dangerous ..
If the battery goes dead while in the process of opening a can, you can't remove the opener off the can; in trying to do so I cut myself badly on the sharp edge it leaves on the can itself. Was going to trash it but decided to try & recoup my $$ & keep trying. I now charge the batteries EVERY month at the same time I do the battery on my Toro mower! I have since had no problem with the opener & must say it is a saving grace for my arthritic hands! Have used it going on 2 years now so wonder how long it will last even with recharging/replacing the batteries ... must be similar devices that work equally well, not leaving a sharp edge & a better battery set up!?
August 21, 2008 2:30 PM
Hi:
I own a OneTouch can opener and have been most happy with it, but it has jammed with the lid attached. How do I release the lid so I can continue the use of the can opener?
Thanks,
Amy
October 14, 2008 3:14 AM
HELP! My "One Touch Can Opener" has stopped and is STUCK on top of the can half opened. I used a Phillips screwdriver on the black button as suggested, but still cannot remove the can opener off the top of he can. HELP PLEASE!
October 21, 2008 1:33 PM
I give up on changing the batteries. First it died while opening a can and it took three days to get it off. Then I tried every button, every push left right, up down, a knife in the crack, it is hopeless. It will now take a place in my useless kitchen gadgets drawer. When it worked it worked good, though!!!
October 30, 2008 7:43 PM
just the can manually while holding the opener - you can twist the can off the unit
and thanks for the chap who told me how to change the batteries.
by the way - I like mine - ity opened up a ton of cans before mine died and had to change - never jammed much at all.
compact opener goodness. I enjoy mine
peace
December 3, 2008 12:41 AM
The lid often will not come off the unit. Any ideas on why? I am about to throw it in the trash.
January 17, 2009 4:30 PM
I've had mine about a year and have not had a single issue with it. In fact, the reason I'm at this site is I had to do a search to remember how to change the batteries and this site came up, which refreshed my memory.
I do agree though that you have to be very careful, the edges left on the can are SHARP, but we're adults and we should be able to take appropriate care to insure no cuts result.
I'd buy another one if this one ever failed.
As someone mentioned, just push the start button and walk away until it's finished opening the can, then throw away the top.
Pretty simple.
January 22, 2009 8:33 PM
I have had my One Touch Can Opener for more than a year and the batteries just gave out. Came to this site to see how to change the batteries. It is really very simple - it is printed on the opener "push to open battery compartment" with arrows pointing in the direction to push. I love this compact and easy to use opener!
February 11, 2009 10:05 PM
What a piece o junk
With fresh batteries it last for a couple cans then JAMS
Save your money
February 21, 2009 11:24 AM
VERY HANDY FOR HANDICAPPED PEOPLE. IF LID GETS STUCK, JUST HOLD DOWN RESET BUTTON. IF BATTERIES DIE ON CAN, TURN SMALL BLACK PHILLIPS SCREW NEAR BLADE. U WILL SEE BLADE MOVING BACK INSIDE AS U TURN IT. ONCE INSIDE, IT WILL RELEASE CAN. TO REPLACE BATTERIES, PUSH DOWN ON SMALL BLACK TITS NEAR THE BOTTOM EDGE AND SLIDE BOTTOM HALF TOWARDS IT.
May 26, 2009 9:19 AM
I must have a newer version because it's fantastic - it does have a release button and the batteries are easy to change - just shift the case apart lengthwise
June 11, 2009 8:35 PM
I think this is one of the most fantastic inventions. I have arthritic hands and had difficulty with any crank kind. You nplace it on the can, push the start button, and walk away. I've had mine for more than two years. If it should jamb and you can't get it to release, there is a customer service on the back. They will talk you thru it. I did once. My biggest problem is remembering how to change the batteries as this is only the second time in two years they needed to be changed. I always use Duracell batteries. It is the most important tool in my kitchen drawer. I would definitely purchase another.
August 15, 2009 5:56 PM
IT IS VERY EASY TO DETACH IT FROM THE CAN!!! (it is for model kc02) If it jammed, while you are in middle, because your batteries are gone. Don't worry, it is very easy to detach it from the can. Look at the bottom of the one tuch can opener, on the right hand side you will see a black screw. Turn it in the direction (anti-clockwise) as given at the bottom. It will release the can. Now you can install the batteries. Enjoy!!!! one tuch can opner.
August 29, 2009 7:57 PM
My One Touch is stuck on a can right now. I tried the little button on the bottom near the tai, and it reversed the direction the unit was moving. I managed to pry the lid up enough to pour out and fish out the contents -- clams in clam juice. I'm just thankful I didn't cut myself. I can't get anything released, including the battery compartment.
I've had the unit for at least a year and it works most of the time, but has gotten stuck a couple of times before. I managed to get it loose other times.
There's a customer service number on the bottom of the unit. It's facing the back, so you have to pry the unit up from the can and look at the number upside-down. It says "For help call customer service at 800-236-7996." It was a Saturday evening, and I got a recording saying to call back during regular business hours between something-or-other and 4:30 p.m. If it's a help line for an immediate problem, there should be an emergency number that's available daily and more hours than that.
There are also instructions on the bottom of the unit for starting the unit if it's gotten stuck. The stuck can would hide them, but I'd already tried the things they suggested. The can is still stuck, and I'm looking for their official website.
I'm thinking of boxing up my opener-and-can combination and sending it to the company.
December 24, 2009 7:04 AM
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am most happy with your one touch can opener
but am at a loss has to opening it to change the
batteries. Would appreciate a guide.
Don
January 26, 2010 4:48 PM
WHETHER THIS IS A GOOD CAN OPENER OR NOT DEPENDS ON YOUR IQ. IF YOUR IQ IS LOW, THEN PROBABLY YOU WILL SAY IT IS A PIECE OF *#%*%#, (DEROGATORY WORDS FROM A VERY LIMITED VOCABULARY.
NOW IF YOUR IQ IS AVERAGE OR ABOVE YOU WILL PROBABLY SAY IT IS A GREAT PRODUCT.
TO MY DISMAY I THOUGHT IT OPERATED PRETTY POORLY - JUST KIDDING - I THOUGHT IT WAS GRREAT AS TONY WOULD SAY.
February 16, 2010 12:35 AM
I have always liked how the one touch can opener worked.I have had it for years but tonight the battery finally died while in the middle of opening a can.I wasn't able to open up the battery compartment with the blade stuck in the can..I had to bend and pull and and break the can trying to get the blade out. I finally got the can out of the blade and figured out how to open the battery door. It's misleading when you look at the arrows that say "Press Here" with arrows pointing down.
I didn't realize the whole opener comes apart, rather than just a small door opening or sliding panel.
Once I got the batteries changed it was all good. Problem is how to disengage a can from the blade when the batteries are dead.