How does the hands-free opening work?

You latch the can onto the guide post and the opener starts cutting on its own. It shuts off automatically once the can is fully open, so you can step away.

Is it better than a manual can opener?

It is faster and needs no hand strength, which helps people with weak grip. A manual opener is smaller, cheaper to own and has fewer parts to fail.

Does it open tall or large cans?

Proctor Silex says it handles many different can sizes. Very tall or oddly shaped cans may not fit under the cutting lever.

Twist off the washable cutting lever and rinse it. Wipe the body with a damp cloth and keep the base and cord storage dry.

Does the knife sharpener work well?

It is a basic slot sharpener meant for quick touch-ups. Owners report modest results, so dull knives may still need a dedicated sharpener.

The can opener unit with its attached cord. The cutting lever is part of the unit and twists off for cleaning.

Where is the Proctor Silex Power Can Opener cheapest?

At CVS Pharmacy, for $14.99, 40% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

What do buyers say about the Proctor Silex Power Can Opener?

Rated 3.7 out of 5 from 226 ratings. Buyers like: 100% would recommend.

Where can I buy the Proctor Silex Power Can Opener?

17 stores we checked sell it, including CVS Pharmacy, Wayfair, Theisen's, ThePaintStore.com, Walmart.

Proctor Silex Power Can Opener

Best price now

$14.99at CVS PharmacyChecked Nov 3

40% under what the other stores charge

Compared across 17 stores. Prices are checked against each store and labelled with when.

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What reviewers say

3.7 / 5226 ratings

Ratings are middling at 3.7 out of 5 from 226 ratings. Owners like the hands-free latch and simple alignment, but a number report the motor or cutting mechanism failing and cans not opening cleanly.

What people mention

DurabilityCriticisedSeveral owners say the opener stopped working after a short period of normal use.
Cut qualityMixedSome cans open cleanly, while others are left with jagged edges or a partial cut.
Ease of usePraisedThe guide post and hands-free latch make opening a can quick and simple.
Knife sharpenerMixedOwners find the built-in sharpener handy but say it sharpens only modestly.
CleaningPraisedThe cutting lever twists off, which owners find easy to rinse.

About the Proctor Silex Power Can Opener

The Proctor Silex Power Can Opener is an automatic electric can opener that opens many different sizes of cans. A guide post helps line up the can for the first open. Once it starts, it runs on its own and shuts off automatically when the can is fully opened, which leaves your hands free.

A built-in knife sharpener is located at the back. The cutting lever is washable and twists off for cleaning. The cord tucks into a storage area at the base to reduce countertop clutter.

The opener is lightweight and compact, which makes it easy to handle and store. It has a black finish.

Type

Automatic electric can opener

Shut-off

Automatic, when the can is fully opened

Extras

Built-in knife sharpener at the back

Can alignment

Guide post

Cleaning

Washable cutting lever twists off

Cord storage