Kitchen Mama Auto Electric Can Opener
A hands free, smooth edge can opener that suits weak grips, at the cost of AA batteries.
We bought Starfrit 093500B Securimax Auto Can Opener, Grey. It's no longer documented anywhere, so this page reviews the closest well-covered match. It is a battery powered, smooth edge automatic can opener in the same price range with a maker page and editorial coverage.
The short version
- People with arthritis or limited grip strength
- Anyone who wants smooth, safe edges on cans and lids
- Small kitchens or RVs without counter space for a plug in opener
- You open soda cans or other sloped edge cans
- You want a tool that can be rinsed or go in the dishwasher
- You do not want to deal with batteries
What owners like
- Needs almost no hand strength, which suits people with arthritis
- Clean cuts with no jagged edges on the can or lid
- Simple to use: set it on the can and press the button
Common complaints
- Batteries need replacing over time
- Larger, heavier cans take more effort
- Cannot open soda cans; the newer Auto 2.0 adds that
Based on Kitchen Mama's product pages for the Auto and Auto 2.0, a TLC hands on review and the Amazon product listing..
Research scores
Scored from the maker's specs and what owners report. Drew's own notes and photos will refine these.
Ownership
Drew's hands-on notes for this product are on the way. Long-term updates will be added to this timeline.
What it does
A battery powered can opener that sits on top of the can and cuts the lid off along the side with a smooth edge; reviewed here in place of the Starfrit Securimax Auto it resembles.
- Press once to start and once to stop, with auto shut off
- Cuts along the side of the can, so the lid and rim come away smooth
- Blade does not touch the food inside
- Built in magnet lifts the lid off
- Cordless, so it also works for travel or camping
A strong pick for anyone with arthritis, weak grip or little patience for crank openers, since one button press does the work and leaves no sharp edge. The trade-offs are four AA batteries to keep stocked, no soda cans on this first version, and a body that cannot be rinsed or put in the dishwasher.
How it compares
Specs
- Power
- 4 AA alkaline batteries, not included
- Blade
- Stainless steel, tilted to cut along the side of the can
- Size
- 7 x 2.8 x 2.2 in
- Cans
- Round, oval and square; not soda cans with sloped edges
- Colors
- Red, teal, white, sky blue
- Warranty
- 1 year replacement for manufacturing defects
Worth knowing
- Kitchen Mama says not to submerge the opener, rinse it under running water or put it in the dishwasher.
Questions
What batteries does the Kitchen Mama can opener use?
Four AA alkaline batteries, which are not included.
Does the Kitchen Mama Auto open soda cans?
No. The maker says this version does not work on soda cans with sloped edges. The Auto 2.0 does.
Does it leave sharp edges?
No. It cuts along the side of the can, so the rim and lid are smooth.
How do you clean it?
Wipe it with a damp towel. The maker says not to submerge it, rinse it under the tap or put it in the dishwasher.
Sources
- Kitchen Mama: Auto Electric Can Opener
- Kitchen Mama: Auto 2.0 Electric Can Opener
- TLC: Kitchen Mama Auto Electric Can Opener review
- The Gadgeteer: Kitchen Mama Orbit One automatic can opener review
- Amazon.com: Kitchen Mama Auto Electric Can Opener, Battery Operated, White
Researched 2026-10-02. We bought this product; our page is built from the maker's details and what owners report across reviews and forums. We never copy Amazon customer reviews.
