Do you have to have batteries to make the drawer open? Just wondering if it is possible to play with it if the batteries die...
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I was not sure, since it is at my grandson's house now, but I found another reviewer, DJ Joe Sixpack, who said " Even without batteries, the drawer will still open and a coin slot still works (with a very satisfying spring-action device that chucks the plastic coins into a holding tray...) With the AAs plugged in, though, you get plenty of ding-ding-chingg stimuli, as well as math-game options that may be quite rewarding for kids who are ready for arithmetic." Hope that helps!
341657
Not sure -- it is a Christmas gift and I have not checked it out -- I guess I should!
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No, you do not. I just opened this and set it up for the kids and it does not contain batteries out of the box. I was able to open the drawer (Open button) and sort the coins. It's a mechanical release and will function without batteries. You can also put coins through the coin slot without the batteries. The scale works as well without batteries. Everything else this item does requires them.
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I have a very similar drawer block to this, from William Sonoma, and the only issue is that if someone puts the wrong knife, such as a boning knife in one of the top slots by mistake then you cannot open the drawer!!! The handle jams on the top lip of the drawer and you are in a very difficult situation. Love it other than that issue and of course if you have people helping you in the kitchen then this could easily happen especially if you are not there to warn them. Be aware of this if you have teenagers or a house cleaner that might put things in the wrong slot.
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Sorry, I forgot to look at the drawer when I was in the store tonight. It does have a key & I seem to remember being able to open the drawer with the key.
2050867
We threw ours away when the drawer git stuck and we had to force it open and broke it. It's junk.
366223
If you can take the drawer out and have enough clearance to set the latch inside the frame, you could put the locking mechanism in the drawer and reinstall it. If you can't remove the drawer, these unfortunately might not be the solution you're looking for.
216063
I have had this in my truck for 2 months. neither drawer has come open. There is a small detente on both sides of each drawer that hold them in place. Lift and pull to slide out.
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the drawers lock so only one at a time can be opened so if you do not close it all the way and try to open the other drawer it will not open...
51095
I have not. I have had a minor problem with the bottom drawer closing all the way.
624307
I too have the same problem. I just ended up using the drawer with the key because I couldn't get my Epson printer to kick the drawer. Thought it was a problem with my dated POS. Just gave up and kept the drawer anyway because of the great price.
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The drawer is triggered through the receipt printer...there are no other connections to the draw other than a simple phone line (included). No usb no power no anything else.
1786601
There is no opening to access the batteries. However, it would not be very difficult to cut the fuzzy red material to make an opening, replace the batteries, then sew or velcro it back up.
1948334
I opened the top to put more in with no problem. As long as you have something to hold it while you twist it. Haven't tried batteries yet.
2133930
You just push on the front and it pops open....it has a "spring mechanism". Easy to use....as our drawer is not connected to our point of sale system & therefore does not open electronically.
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Mine doesn't use batteries at all. No moving or lighted parts. Strange that they'd even mention them. *shrug*
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We haven't had that to happen to our grandson's toy and he does use it often, so I don't know what to suggest, except to contact the Kidoozie Company. Sorry. Seems the batteries would have been the solution. If it's new, maybe send back to Amazon.
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Is the drawer hitting the edge of the cainet? Or maybe it has lost one of it's magnets or metal tabs for closure. Other than that, there is not much that can go wrong with it. Mine closes fine and I have not had that problem.
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My drawer microwave has never had a problem like you are describing. We have left our drawer on manual since we received it because my husband did not like the auto button mechanism. It does move slowly and is a little hard to pull but then the auto syncs in and it opens and closes on it's own. Yours sounds defective. I would call Sharp and ask for their input.