Is this FP easy to open? I have an 11 cup Cuisinart that is so diffucult to unlock and open that I rarely use it.
1489414
I have found that if I have dry hands, I have no problem opening the HB - but if my hands are wet, it seems to stick! I really like this machine!
1489415
Yes! I also have an 11c Cuisinart that I rarely use for that same reason! I bought this for my daughter but seriously thinking of selling my big one and buying this for myself.
1125002
have not had it long enough but if you flip it open hard and fast the locking bar slides all the the way to the other side. you have to pry it back over. it don't take to much presser. it don't really bother me.
230322
Mine was very easy to open when I received it. I actually bent the metal prong a little to make it more secure. But you can adjust it however you like.
1865768
Mine is a bit tough to open, too. Just make sure you don't have the brown tabs in the "lock" position.
1675484
Personally, I find it easy enough to open with just enough tightness so the lid doesn't just slip around. The lid was never an issue for me.
177082
The answer is that I haven't tried to unscrew it, because in the past (that is, on other French press models) I have not been able to screw it up firmly enough again. I rinse it immediately after making coffee and then put the entire unit in the dishwasher. This works.
242486
It should open easily by just pulling it out.. That part does not have a lock so you're right.Try to pull it a bit hard but not too hard.. it tends to get stuck a bit sometimes.. but if it still does not open, contact the seller it might be defective.
1630239
Hi, the door is very easy to open and secure. These are really meant for commercial use, like a sandwich shop to be used quickly and often. It is easy to clean (in our office where people seemingly have no idea how to cover something they are heating!) It does not, however, have any features other than changing the heating time. So it is a real no frills unit - but solidly made.
585283
Very easily.....it opens at the top of the plastic area. Another nice feature is the plastic cap on the bottom. It collects any loose pepper grounds. Hope this was helpful.
2211570
very little pressure is required. there is an unlock button that has to be pressed first for safety, but both buttons are very easy to push. we have 2, one for home use and one that we use at our coffee roastery. we love them! they are perfect for the single cup of coffee or for hot chocolate or hot tea.
919598
I find it easy to open. To close, the locking lever is easy to raise but collapsing the legs can be a little tricky. I do it with my leg or by pressure with the palm of my hand. I can close it with a broken thumb, so arthritic fingers probably wouldn't be a problem.
1329318
Any chance you tested it out and it fit? I've purchased an 11 cup Cuisinart as well and am not having any luck finding a 1mm that is specific for my model, was thinking about trying a couple out.
1784014
This microwave seems fairly quiet to me. I don't notice it one way or the other (which is good!). I think it's super easy to open - the main reason I bought it was because of the handle. I've had the same type of door on another version, but the door was very heavy and when you pulled on it sometimes the whole microwave moved! That doesn't happen with this one. PS - I used to have trouble resetting the clock also until I realized I thought it was more complicated than it is. It's actually very easy!!
338489
I just bought a Cuisinart Elite 14 FP yesterday. I will post my feedback once I put it to the test. I also subscribe to Consumer Reports and Cuisinart rated #1 on food processors.
2256193
The lid doesn't flip back so you can drink easily with one hand and close the lid with your index finger. I like to put my index finger under the lid while opening so that it doesn't flip open to a mild lock position - this makes it a little easier to flip back and close with one finger. Gave one to my mother who makes a cup of coffee and sips some all day and it's always hot. I tried putting cold soda in it and you don't need to add ice as it stays cold and the seal is good enough to lock the fizz in too.
788847
You just pull on the handle in the opposite direction of the nozzle, and basically 'unfold' it to an open position. There is no unlock button or any release trigger. (The only release button is to coil the cord back into the unit). Unfolding & opening the unit was difficult for me the first few times, the dryer was stiff and felt it was going to break or crack. But after a month if so of repeating that open/close routine it seems to have eased up and the motion is easier now.
52109
Same here; frustrating it does not open even with thorough cleaning and fresh batteries; I'm thinking of returning to step lever to open lid. How hard is that?