I am having trouble removing the lid. What am I doing wrong?
209747
Not really sure, but maybe there is too much of a vacuum. Try popping the sipper seal a few times and then screwing off the lid.
209748
i did to,,,but my son-in-law told me to hold the cup with your right hand and turn it to the right,,,with your left ,,it works great for me opening anything,,and i am 80 yrs old,,,,good luck
1140365
Hi. I have one of these, and I can take the lid off of mine without removing it from the base.
587648
Can't help you friend. The instruction that came with mine , stated the lid is to remain open during operation. Sorry.
1353717
I had trouble with the lid, too. Not only getting the lid off but getting it on. I put it in my garage and bought another different one which is much better.
1531175
Hmmm. I have had to use a screw driver as well, but with success. So, my only advice is to try again with the screw driver because the lid is very tight. Good luck.
845493
I had the *exact* same issue. I learned by tapping the unit on the side until the handle jiggles up and down makes it much easier to then simply lift the handle off the top.**UPDATE Fe b 20th** Nevermind, it has now become almost impossible to remove the handle. I now loathe trying to remove the top since it could take anywhere from 3 minutes - 10 minutes... along with a bruised palm of my hand.
865403
I grip the lower part of the tin and twist the lid while pulling up. It's a bit of a pain sometimes to get the lid off.
474726
That happens when the lid gets misplaced... try rotating the lid... works for me..
540326
Unscrew retaining nut, remove washer, slowly working the edge ply the metal lid up. Careful not to damage the rubber, for inner rubber covered lid, gently pull rubber barrel edge back to release pressure/vacuum, then pull up inner rubber covered lid. It can be pulled by the stud that held the nut inplace.
1904076
Along the lip of the lid, there is a plastic 'tab' that you pull horizontally and you will keep pulling all the way around the lid until its removed. Hope that helps!
682362
I was struggling too. And then my boyfriend just banged it on, it just pushes on in two places. I thought it might break, but it didn't. He used his body weight and just pushed down really hard. It works very well and looks nice, I like it. But yeah, you have to sort of have to give a big push to get the lid to snap on in the first place.
162177
I haven't had that problem...quite the opposite. The lid was on so tight I had trouble getting it off.
1637469
Hold the bottom with one hand and the top with the other hand then turn the bottom or the top while holding the other part steady. Turn and pull apart at the same time. You have to pull and turn very hard. That removes the base then unscrew the glass container.
402602
Turn it counter clockwise. If it sticks continue to turn and gently pull up. Once the plastic lid is off the stainless part should fall out. If not just tap it. Peter
281099
You need to twist it off. it is kind of tricky, but just be patient and hold the bottom part and twist the lid. if you look at the lid, you can see there is a part that locks on the bottom part.
574128
Alright I nearly broke the lid trying to press the tabs and yank at the same time, after scratching it up with a butter knife. Here's what worked for me: There is a circle on the bottom of the lid, with tabs on opposite sides, and 4 small arrows that show how to align the lid when you go to put it back together.. Press ON the middle of the white circle, while applying pressure to the tabs with your fingers and pull. The middle part of the circle stays attached to the top of the lid, the rest of it comes off. I used the knuckle of my index finger to press on the circle, then just lightly squeezed the sides where the tabs are with thumb and middle finger. Voila, lid came right off. Alright I nearly broke the lid trying to press the tabs and yank at the same time, after scratching it up with a butter knife. Here's what worked for me: There is a circle on the bottom of the lid, with tabs on opposite sides, and 4 small arrows that show how to align the lid when you go to put it back together.. Press ON the middle of the white circle, while applying pressure to the tabs with your fingers and pull. The middle part of the circle stays attached to the top of the lid, the rest of it comes off. I used the knuckle of my index finger to press on the circle, then just lightly... » Read More Alright I nearly broke the lid trying to press the tabs and yank at the same time, after scratching it up with a butter knife. Here's what worked for me: There is a circle on the bottom of the lid, with tabs on opposite sides, and 4 small arrows that show how to align the lid when you go to put it back together.. Press ON the middle of the white circle, while applying pressure to the tabs with your fingers and pull. The middle part of the circle stays attached to the top of the lid, the rest of it comes off. I used the knuckle of my index finger to press on the circle, then just lightly squeezed the sides where the tabs are with thumb and middle finger. Voila, lid came right off. « Show Less
1458906
Hum, not sure. I do the hole in the other end, but not sure that is the problem. You are putting the lid on, right? If so it might just be a defective unit.