How do you attach the lid to the can? I tried for thirty minutes to no avail.
875779
1) Hold the lid vertically upright and align the small, horizontal pins with their appropriate open connectors. 2) Press one side of the lid down EXTEMELY HARD to get the pin to snap into its connector. 3) Then repeat for the other side.
875780
yes its hard to get on... the whack with the rubber mallet is just the thing and then perfecto!
875781
Answer is from my review......The directions were clear....line up the top and simply "snap" on...right! Being > 70, my arm strength is not what it once was, and no way was I going to be able to "snap" that top on. Took what looks like a short croquet mallet from my husband's workbench (head is about 2" round, and made from something other than metal....have no clue what its real purpose is), lined up the top correctly, covered it with a towel to avoid marks, and "tapped" it....to no avail. So, I whacked it above each appropriate spot...and I do mean whacked. Cover and trash can survived without a mark....and cover works perfectly. Answer is from my review......The directions were clear....line up the top and simply "snap" on...right! Being > 70, my arm strength is not what it once was, and no way was I going to be able to "snap" that top on. Took what looks like a short croquet mallet from my husband's workbench (head is about 2" round, and made from something other than metal....have no clue what its real purpose is), lined up the top correctly, covered it with a towel to avoid marks, and "tapped" it....to no avail. So, I whacked it above each appropriate spot...and I do mean... » Read More Answer is from my review......The directions were clear....line up the top and simply "snap" on...right! Being > 70, my arm strength is not what it once was, and no way was I going to be able to "snap" that top on. Took what looks like a short croquet mallet from my husband's workbench (head is about 2" round, and made from something other than metal....have no clue what its real purpose is), lined up the top correctly, covered it with a towel to avoid marks, and "tapped" it....to no avail. So, I whacked it above each appropriate spot...and I do mean whacked. Cover and trash can survived without a mark....and cover works perfectly. « Show Less
875782
Well Laura that was a problem for me too, I had to sit down to get it done. I had to push very hard till I heard the "click" of the plastic inserting into the metal holder. It took a few tries but I got it.
875783
Once you fit the grooves of the lid on the can you have to push he back of the lid down with a lot of force. I was too weak to do it and I was afraid of breaking it but it is very solid. My fiancé stood with the back of the can facing him, I held the can to keep it steady and he pushed the lid down with constant pressure. I hope this helps!
875784
My husband did have a hard time time snapping it on. It took him 10-15 minutes and alot of force.
875785
Put the metal rod through and put the lid down to make it appear closed. Push down at the back end of the lid so the two clips in the back snap in. Takes about 20 to 30 pounds of force
875786
I've been trying for over an hour and I decided to come here to see if there were any similar complaints. Sounds like I'm not alone.(and to Topaz) Yes, it's definitely Simple Human
590987
There is a clip at the back of the lid. Press down and lift the lid and it comes odd. Do the reverse to put lid back on.
1055414
Hi, I just stuck it on the can as you would any normal can opener and started to turn the handle. Please note that this opener opens the lid along the edge in a way that you may not realize (at first) that it actually worked. So, after working it, check and see if lid has indeed been separated from the rest of the can. The unit works very easily and slick.
783477
Its a common problem; I've used duck tape and also you can find the spare part(lid assembly) on EBay sometimes
1043044
Just make sure the lid is placed correctly. It gets in place with just a couple of twists.
2076473
yes, you just put on top of can and press button, it opens the lid without any help. very good product.
678554
Flip the bottom over and try to snap in. (could be upside down) I tried the first way too, looks like it should be the inside but it isn't. After turning it, it snaped in easy. (little pressure) then slide one side at a time and snap in place. The only complicated part to me was the lid, make sure to get the hindges in.
2247839
open the round cap on the bottom....it's hard so use a screw driver or something else.....fill with water or sand (i used water,cheaper and equally efffective)...put cap back on.....also its heavy so have the base close to wherever it's going to be...good luck
805353
I use a butter knife and wedge it under the edge of the lid and then try sliding it across so that I can pry it off. Sometimes it's easier to pry open when it's not overfilled. Good luck! Hope this helps.
840225
The lid should be pushed down until it snaps into place. Once in place it will not move.
865407
Just give the lid a little twist and then lift. Or push on one side w/ thumb until it pops the pressure a little. Easy, peesy. It is a Great Product.
955620
I push on the metal lid with a tool of some kind to deform it so it opens, as you probably have figured out. I lay the lid on the counter upside down and push on the inside of the lid with the same object (the handle of a wooden spoon) to make it pop back the other way. It will then snap right back on the opening with no problem. Low-tech solution, but it works fine.
1147898
It should be taped to the side of the can. If its not there, search the cans for one. It's like any other can of compressed air or WD-40.
1290005
Ours snapped together pretty easily, but from other reviews it seems like you should apply quite a bit of force. One review suggested putting the can on the floor and applying pressure while standing above it. The same review said that simplehuman suggesting putting the lid on at a 45 degree angle. Good luck!
609495
I had the same problem. It has to do with the lid being secure and the latches in the proper position. Try taking the lid off and putting it back on then secure the latches as close to the front of the unit as possible. Takes a few times to get the hang of how to secure the latches. Cheers, Jeff.
1111512
I don't know if this is correct, but it's how I did it. After I unscrewed the lid, I secured the can and punctured the top with a screwdriver. Be careful!
1290004
Brute force. I had success by placing lid at 75 degree angle, and bracing my hand under the back lip of the can while pushing the lid inwards. Do one side first, then the other. Good luck!