West Bend Electric Can Openers

by West Bend

Product Features

• 70-watt countertop can opener made of plastic, chrome, and aluminum
• Slim, extra-tall heavy-duty design accommodates tall cans
• Knife sharpener and bottle opener on the back of the unit
• Built-in cord storage; automatic shutoff; dishwasher-safe cutting accessory
• Measures 5-1/6 by 5 by 9-8/9 inches; 1-year limited warranty

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6 x 10 x 5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00030J1U2
• Item model number: 77203
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (547 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #170 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)
  • #2 in Kitchen & Dining > Kitchen Utensils & Gadgets > Can Openers
  • #7 in Kitchen & Dining > Small Appliances > Specialty Appliances

Product Description

Color: Metallic

Electric Can Opener. Slim, extra tall design to open extra tall cans. Includes bottle opener and knife sharpener. The detachable chrome cutting accessory is dishwasher safe. Cord storage in base. Automatic shut-off.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

569 of 575 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A fine and non-obsolescent can opener, December 30, 2005

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CandaceVan (Connecticut, USA) - See all my reviews

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I purchased this can opener, and I am very pleased with its design and functionality. It's attractive, accommodates even large cans, and does just what a can opener is supposed to do.

However, I had another reason for buying a Westbend. Our previous can opener, made by Rival, stopped working. There was nothing wrong with the motor. The problem was simply that the cutting edge had become dull and slightly bent. We needed a new one. I contacted Rival -- was it under warranty, they wanted to know? No, it wasn't. Well, then, they explained, there was nothing they could do to help me. I then searched the Internet, hoping to find a 3rd-party manufacturer of can opener blades. No luck. So, we had to throw out an almost-perfectly-good can opener. Three Bronx cheers for planned obsolescence.

This time, when I went shoppping for a can opener, I visited each manufacturer's Web site, and you know what? Westbend -- and of the manufacturers I checked, only Westbend -- sells replacement cutting blades for every one of their can openers.

So, if you're ecologically minded or if you've reached an age where you're sick and tired of throwing things away, consider a Westbend as your next can opener.

278 of 285 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Rare Gem:, Thoughtfully Designed, Functionally Flawless, November 10, 2005

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R. Crane (Washington, DC United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: West Bend 77205 Electric Can Opener, White (Kitchen)

Something interesting is going on in the world of designing electric can openers. Some of them are really beautiful to look at as well as fabulous to use. Some of them, like this West Bend model, remind one of the things found in the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in NY where designs of every day modern things,like chairs and tea kettles are represented by the eptiome of the best, like a chair designed by Eames. Do not know if an electric can opener is in their collection, but would recommend that this one be included!

This can opener is very thoughtfully designed. It is as sleek as can be, and very compact. The cord is absolutely retractable and comes with a cover over the plug to protect it when retracted. Classy, eh? What a simple thoughtful little detail! The front of the can opener has a magnet that is also thoughtfully designed so that it folds down and grips the can opener itself when not in use, rather than sticking out and catching anything magnetic that passes by on the countertop. The aesthetic effect is eye catching.

As to operation, it works quickly and flawlessly. No struggling to get the opener to click on to the can top; it immediately fits into place. I used to spend more time with my old can opener fighting with it to accept the can, than it would have taken me to manually open it. What a pleasant difference with the West Bend! Have not used the knife sharpener or bottle opener yet.

It is so rare to find something like an electric can opener that offers much more than its function to the kitchen. The design should be award winning. Highly recommended.

108 of 109 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Can Opener To Date, February 24, 2007

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JGS350 (Michigan) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: West Bend 77205 Electric Can Opener, White (Kitchen)

It does seem crazy to get excited over a can opener, but over the years I've purchased so many "junk" can openers that I had gotten to the point of saying "a can opener is a can opener". But not so. This can opener is quiet. It opens all sorts of cans with ease, and on the FIRST attempt! There is no splattering or super jagged edges, and you can open larger cans easliy.

The design looks really clean and fits in great with any kitchen decor. This would make a great gift.

Throw out your old junky can opener-once you try this one you will be spoiled and will never want to go back!!!!

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