- Does it need batteries?
- No. It is corded and plugs into a wall outlet, so there is nothing to recharge or replace.
- What can sizes does it open?
- Hamilton Beach rates it for cans from 6 oz up to 120 oz, so standard soup cans and large family-size tins both fit.
- How do I clean it?
- The action lever with the cutting blade assembly detaches so you can wash the part that touches the can. Wipe the chrome body with a damp cloth.
- Does it really sharpen knives?
- Yes, there is a built-in knife sharpener on the unit. It is a basic pull-through sharpener, fine for touch-ups rather than reshaping a dull blade.
- How does it compare with a handheld opener?
- It is faster and needs no squeezing, which suits people with hand pain. A handheld opener is smaller, cheaper and works without an outlet.
- Can it open pull-tab cans?
- It is built for cans with a standard rim to grip. Pull-tab cans are better opened by hand.
- Where is the Hamilton Beach Electric Can Opener cheapest?
- At Amazon, for $39.95, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Hamilton Beach Electric Can Opener?
- 15 stores we checked sell it, including eBay, Hamilton Beach, Macy's, Kohl's, Walmart.