Black Electric Can Openers
Electric can openers are useful to people with arthritic or weak hands, or who just need to open a lot of cans every day. Left-handed cooks might find it easier to get an electric opener than to find a manual left-handed opener.
Prices range from under $20 to over $40. Warranties are typically one year. Popular brands include Black & Decker (Gizmo, Spacemaker), Hamilton Beach, Presto, Cuisinart, General Electric, Krups (Open Master), Kitchenaid, Rival, West Bend, Toastmaster, Proctor Silex and Chefmate. An example of a heavy-duty commercial can opener brand is Edlund.
Side-opening Versus Top-opening Electric Can Openers
Cans are opened by cutting into the top of the lid, or into the side of the can below the lid. Cutting into the side means:
- The lid won’t fall into the can.
- Pop-top (ring-pull) cans can be opened. Pop-tops can be difficult for people with weak hands.
- The blade doesn’t touch the food as much.
- Sauce is more likely to spill out of the can as the can is shorter (the rim of the lid is removed).
- It is possible for the opener to cut the can’s label and dump a strip of paper into the can.
Counter-top Black Electric Can Openers
Counter-top models are popular, their main drawback being that some counter space is taken up.
The can opener should be tall enough for large cans. Many are 9 to 10 inches tall, tall enough to fit cans 7 inches high. Heavy can openers (3 to 4 pounds) are more stable and better able to handle large cans without tipping over. Extra-large cans may need to be supported by hand and/or hung over the side of the counter.
Under-cabinet Black Electric Can Openers
Under-cabinet can openers save on counter space. However if the opener fails to latch on to the can, the can has a long way to fall.
The main design issue is that the cabinet can get in the way:
- The lever arm needs sufficient clearance when raised to load a can, otherwise it will be blocked by the cabinet.
- Removing the lever arm to clean the cutter requires even more clearance.
- Spacer blocks or shims are often provided to create enough clearance, but they aren’t elegant.
- Some models need to be mounted close to the edge so that the lever arm sticks out over the edge and clears the cabinet entirely when lifted. The cabinet door might need to be opened to provide enough space.
Handheld Electric Can Openers: Corded, Cordless or Rechargeable
Handheld electric can openers can be stored in a drawer. And as long as they are powerful enough, there is no limit to the size or weight of the can that can be opened. There is no problem with the can falling off or jerking and spilling.
Cordless openers can even be taken on camping trips, but are more likely to be under-powered compared to corded openers. Unlike corded openers, many have hands-off operation, walking around the rim of the can under its own power. However they can become jammed to the can if the batteries run out halfway.
Rechargeable openers use buit-in Li-ion or Ni-Cad batteries. These are often more powerful than openers that use AA batteries. However the batteries won’t last forever and replacement batteries can be hard to fine.
How to Choose an Electric Can Opener
An electric can opener should obviously be able to open cans. Other considerations are:
- Removable cutter arm for easy washing. Unfortunately some are too easily removed, dropping off unexpectedly when loading or unloading the can.
- Replaceable cutter arm. No need to get a new opener when the cutter becomes blunt. Not all manufacturers sell replacements.
- Hands-off operation. Some openers need the lever arm to be manually pressed down as the can is opened.
- Automatic stop. The opener automatically switches off after the can is opened. However some people might prefer a manual stop, leaving the lid connected to the can by a strip of metal.
- Smooth operation. No jerking and spilling, especially openers that use a magnet to lift the cover.
- Easy positioning and locking of the can. The view on some models is blocked, making it hard to position the can.
The Best Stainless Steel Electric Can Opener
For most kitchens, a counter-top electric can opener is the safe choice. There are no mounting issues and they are less likely to be under-powered.
However there is no guarantee that any type of can opener will be effective. Consumer reviews on online shopping websites such as Amazon often complain about difficulties in loading cans, and can openers that just don’t work, even with famous brand names. The Internet should be searched for consumer reviews of specific models.
Read more at http://www.theelectriccanopener.com/
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Interviewing an Author: Don’t be Left Speechless
Edited by Jenny Wilson
Joyce Carol Oates. Langston Hughes. Anne Sexton. F. Scott Fitzgerald. Nikki Giovanni. The names of authors (dead and alive) can go on and on. But I’ll let you have first pick!
You are in a room with some of your favorite authors. About ten of them. However, you are only allowed to invite one of them to Starbucks for a couple of chocolate mochas. Just you and your favorite author. It doesn’t matter if the writer is deceased—use your imagination! After all, you’re a writer, right?
Oh dear, who shall it be? Should it be William Shakespeare with his purple pantaloons; Sylvia Plath who now vows to use an electric oven instead of gas; or should it be Maya Angelou and old playmates from her broken-hearted brothel?
Finally, you have selected an author.
You take him (or her) to Starbucks. You order the mochas. You sit down. As you open your mouth to ask the author questions nothing useful comes out.
What’s the problem?
Often times we’ll chance upon moments when we can interview an author. And, with technology nowadays, methods of research and brainstorming have changed slightly.
1. Research the Author
Ask yourself, “Is the author self-published or published in a traditional publishing house?”
Actually, does it really matter?! No. Why? Because you’re going to need to treat all authors the same—with much respect. Be laid back, and in turn, the interviewee will become comfortable and open-up to you.
After all, whether published or not, we’re all human. Before the interview, however, use your investigative reporting skills and attempt to discover as much as you can about the author. Surf the Internet for any hidden agendas internet-published writings the writer may have. Not only do you want to know about the author’s book, but the personal life as well. Find out what makes the author tick.
2. Research their genre and subject matter
Does the author write poetry? Historical nonfiction? Dramatic nonfiction? Children’s literature? Discover how easy or difficult it is to publish in that particular area of writing. Before you meet up with the author, you must know their genre, as well as the basic themes. If the author writes only historical nonfiction—what’s their subject matter? Pre-civil war? Early African Slave Trade? Cuban artwork? Compare and contrast authors in similar subject matters.
Learn as much as you can while you can. And, at the same time, be sure to formulate an opinion about the subject matter, whether it be pro or con. This will allow you to ask more in depth questions.
3. Don’t Interrupt
Remember to ask your question then shut up. This isn’t a time for you to reminisce of your (waning) writing skills. This is moment for the author to be in the spotlight. Listen to their responses, and make sure that you have a rebuttal question prepared in the back of your head.
After you are away from that particular topic, be sure to go to your next question. Though you may have your list of questions—it’s okay to ask the questions out-of-order. Actually, I highly recommend to adlib the questions. This will make the questions seem a bit more unforced. In short, treat your interview as if it’s just a regular discussion amongst friends.
Above all, I highly recommend to record the interview. Before you display your trusty hand-held recorder, ask the interviewee for permission to record them. Keep and label all used tapes with the author’s name, date and location of the interview. You never know when that once self-published novelist will become the next Best Seller.
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Culinare One Touch Can Opener
Demonstration of the Culinare One Touch automatic can opener showing it on a normal tin and opening a ring-pull can
Cuisinart CCO-40BC Can Opener, Brushed Chrome
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- Handles any standard size can
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- Contemporary brushed chrome finish
- 3-year limited warranty
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