Why can't I get this thing open? I assume it comes apart where the white and clear plastic halves meet, but I've tried twisting,pulling, prying!
1494192
It actually twists apart but is poorly made and difficult to open. I ended up not using the grinder because of its shoddy workmanship. Suggest you return.
1494193
I had trouble opening this the first time as well. It does indeed come apart where the white and clear plastic halves meet; the trick is to twist it about 1/4 inch and then pull it apart. It does NOT twist all the way off. After the first time, opening it was not a problem.
1494194
I found the first time opening it to be difficult as well. It does twist to open. I sat it in very warm water for about 30 seconds and then used a towel to hold both parts to twist open. Make sure it's dry when you use it though.
1958466
I am having trouble as well, I've tried everything, including the paper clip and a thin blade tiny screwdriver. I cannot budge it. Anyone??? Heeeeeeeeeeeelp!!!!!A. OLOTT did you ever get yours off???
1401689
I had the same problem! It slides open in two u shaped sections as I recall. I just turned and pulled until opened up
845300
It is not easy... especially the first time! Look for the "latched" part on the long edge. Kind of push in the one part and pry the other apart. Once it has been opened, it is a little easier the next time. Hope this helps a little. I'm sorry I don't know how to be more specific in writing.
2257664
I have a couple of different types of these. This one is a little stiff to open. Some of them you have to press down on the cover while turning to open it. Try that. If it doesn't work I'll get mine in hand and talk you through it.
20963
Haha. It can be a little tough... Remove the outter rubber cover.. Take a butter knife or screw driver and youll see two random spaces while looking at the sides.... Put the screw drive in and twist at it begin to come aprt about halfway.. You have to be a little more creative and use a similar technique getting the second half opened. Best of luck
1240521
Hi Nana. Stubborn little thing isn't it? When I first tried it, I thought " Wow! This thing ain't right!", but it's just made that way. I assume that's because the assembly has a slight spring pressure that keeps it from coming apart before you're ready. There are two small "nubs" on the shaft of the orange plastic assembly that prevent the thing from just coming apart. You need to exert a little more force and it comes right out. I wouldn't use pliers or a screwdriver...well maybe a screwdriver (extra vodka please !)... but not a mechanical device. I hope this helps you out. ( It seems to come out easier each consecutive time.) Have a great day. Tony
548089
I had problems with it too. I broke one of them trying to open it. It snaps off. You have to put your finger nails in the grooves and it should snap right off
2136008
I had trouble at first too .. I think there are clear stickers/tape that hold the top and bottom of the tray together that you need to remove before it will open easily. Look very closely and see if you can find and remove them and then try again!
1778456
Just take the bottom and top half and twist. It can be kind of difficult to open, I still struggle with mine.
674892
Try prying it open with a screwdriver or a butterknife.try pressing it down then pry up.
1269781
I just lifted it apart where the opening is on the side. It just snaps together.
1455469
You open it by twisting the top section off from the bottom section. The button on the side pushes in a bit to help unlock the two halves, but moves only slightly. It may feel as though it doesn't move at all, but it only needs a bit of pressure to release the halves so you can twist them apart. The green half-circle with the green lock lines up with the button when putting it back together. When releasing to separate, turn the lock image towards the button. Note the tiny green diagrams with arrows pointing in the direction to twist to release and to put back together. Be very careful when twisting the two halves apart. Make sure the cap for the blades is on to prevent cutting yourself. I hope this is helpful.
729787
Hi, it can be a little awkward to open. On the handle side (not the hinge side) under the handle there is a stand, the the handle which is longer has a lip ( Make sure you hold the handle at the tip), then pull the bottom, where the stand is away from the handle that juts out a little farther. Hope this helps
875427
Try prying the top with a screw driver orpry bar. Be careful the plastic edges can be sharp.
131799
Dorothy, I had the same problem. Hold the bottom (bigger part) with your left hand and twist the part just above it with your right hand. Failing this, go to YouTube and see how is done there. This is how I managed to open mine. I hope this helps.
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I think you should fold it down flat, press down on the edges while turning counter clockwise and it should come apart. It may take a few tries to get it back together, but be patient. Good luck!