why doesn't the lid slide off as easily as it goes on, doesn't lock, but at times I have had to use hammer to get it off the pan.
1551892
You shouldn't be having that problem. Sometimes if your bread rises too much the bread can kind of "glue" the lid, but it shouldn't require a tool to get the lid off. Try using a bit of non-stick spray on the lid and tracks.
213269
the lid has only come off of mine one time and I think it was my own fault for not making sure it was securely pushed down but I am thinking that if it is a concern maybe a piece of duct tape that you replace each time you refill the ball.
2001832
To be honest, I haven't noticed it being a problem but then again I don't use the pan on a regular basis. I just put the lid on my pan and it does shift a bit. The eggs turn out fine though.
176063
The grey latch on the front is what locks the lid. If that is undone and it still won't open it is likely damaged and the metal rod that "pops" the lid isn't working correctly.
632250
The lid doesn't feel as if it is tight, but it is as it cooks really good. My insert doesn't move around a lot, si m not sure what is going on with yours. Hopefully someone else can answer this. I am sorry I can not be any more helpful. I am happy with mine and I would recommend it.
244432
When you hear a couple clicks while pulling it out you should be able to release and it will lock. Sometimes it takes a couple tries to get it in the right spot. It must be in the click stage to lock.
1275703
Sometimes I have to rock it back and forth to loosen it from the jar lid because it won't release
2128949
I didn't have any problem with the lids not staying on. I ran my finger and thumb around the lid's edge and onto the container and it snapped into place. Hope that's helpful.
1624280
No the lid doesn't fall off however it sometimes doesn't stay up when you try to open it. It might be my clumsy fingers but I am totally happy with it
2033141
It does lock on pretty tight but I found that if you twist counter clockwise it will release easily. Once you get it down it will be easier it took me a little time to figure it out too.
388457
The handle does not lock the lid, but the lid is hinged and fits very tightly. It takes 2 hands to open it. If something is blowing the lid off of this thing, you have bigger problems going on that you need to worry about!
797499
The lid pulls off. It fits firmly and pulls off easily. I love it. there is a tight seal yet I can pull off the lid with arthritic hands.
1463483
I don't think that it comes off as easy as it should. They should get away from this type of lid
162177
I haven't had that problem...quite the opposite. The lid was on so tight I had trouble getting it off.
1028866
its been a while since i had this but i believe it should just twist/pull/pop right off. i dont remember the lid being an issue for me.
1434663
Have you tried giving it a good shake and jolt? It worked for me suffering the same problem. Sometimes the lock latch engages just enough to keep the lid down.
1715844
It does pop off but not easily. pull up on the part over the handle. By the spout there is a tiny area where the lid clips underneath a 'bump' on the pot, so when putting the lid back on, slip it under that first then bring the handle part down.