Cuisinart DCO-24 Die Cast Can Opener
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: CuisinartBrand: Cuisinart
Model: DCO-24
Product features:
- One-touch system (no need to hold down lever) for opening any size can
- Heavy, cast-metal-and-plastic construction: won't tip or slide
- Cutting arm detaches for quick cleanup; unit wipes clean
- Compact (4-by-4-3/4-inch footprint), with cord storage to reduce clutter
- 3-year warranty against defects
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Cuisinart DCO-24 Die Cast Can Opener
Customer Review: Great product and customer service
Summary: 4 Stars
This is a great electric can opener for someone who, like me, does not like electric can openers based on past experieces. In fact I preferred a really good manual opener until I bought this one.
I bought this Cuisinart DCO-24 Cast Metal unit in July, 2006 because I was experiencing problems with my hand. This little kitchen tool was a pleasant surprise for me. It opened cans of all shapes and sizes with ease and efficiency.
The only small problem I have with it is that it is not always easy to align every can perfectly on the first try - most yes, but not all. I feel like I am lining the blade up by dead reckoning 'feel' because I do not see any easy alignment indicator I can use consistently. You can easily see the gear as well as the blade, but it just does not seem intuitive. An improvement there would be nice but it is not a big problem. Ususally the cans just pop into place correctly and everything just works without a problem.
The one real problem which brought me back here today, March 31, 2010, less than four years after I bought it, is a broken part. Cuisinart is replacing it out of warranty as a courtesy.
A big thanks to another Amazon reviewer, B. K. Harwell, for his heads-up. See his review, Blade/magnet piece broke-replaced free, March 11, 2009.
I called the phone number he provided, 1-800-726-0190. A nice human answered almost immediately and offered the replacement without even asking how old it was. Cuisinart made this into a simple solution to what was a potentially negative experience. The lady I spoke to also said this model is still in production contrary to what some others have written.
The part which broke is a small corner of the black handle and cutter blade assembly which apparently hold a small spring steel leaf which presses down against the can's lid. This has been reported by others and may be a design weakness. I was doing research to buy a new one when I discovered this simple free fix.
I still love this can opener.
Description of Cuisinart DCO-24 Die Cast Can Opener
Stylish electric chrome can opener handles any size can with its power-pierce blade, Cuisinart engineered motor and heavy duty body. Lid holder removes for easy cleaning. Model DCO-24. 3-year limited warranty.Can Openers
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