Is the handle supposed to keep folding in while I'm grating? I know there is a push button to open and close it, but handle seems to close regardless
1977636
No. Once the barrel is inserted all the way the handle unfolds and snaps into the open position. The button on it is pressed to close the handle again. Sorry it took so long. I didn't see your question.
1977637
Yes, it will close as the cheese grates away. Keep your thumb on the gray rubber area while you crank with the other hand. The push button is to flip in the crank handle to either change drums or for easier storage.
1977638
We don't seem to have that problem. We use the handle to turn the drum and grate the cheese. I cannot imagine how it is folding in while you grate.
1977639
No, if you pull the handle to the out position, it should lock in place until you push the button to release it! If this is happening, I would send it back for a replacement.
1977640
There are so many different kinds of Zyliss cheese graters......I hope our graters are actually the same. Here-goes: If you are talking about the crank handle (the one you turn to grate cheese), the answer is NO. The crank handle should not fold in when you are grating cheese. I'm right handed. I hold my grater in my left hand and I turn the crank handle with my right hand when I grate cheese. If you are right handed too, then I guess you hold your cheese grater the same way. That said, make sure the crank handle is flopped all the way out and that it actually LOCKS IN PLACE with a distinct click before you start turning it. If the crank handle does not lock in place than you might have a faulty cheese grater. And when you are done grating cheese, after wash-up, push the button on the crank handle that says "PUSH" and fold it back inside the drum.
1054672
PUSH IT! :-) Seriously, fold it as much as you can on the lines that remains from the first time you took it out and then the rest is just pushing it harder and harder! That is how I do it :-)
845493
I had the *exact* same issue. I learned by tapping the unit on the side until the handle jiggles up and down makes it much easier to then simply lift the handle off the top.**UPDATE Fe b 20th** Nevermind, it has now become almost impossible to remove the handle. I now loathe trying to remove the top since it could take anywhere from 3 minutes - 10 minutes... along with a bruised palm of my hand.
1930318
I don't think you have it pushed in all the way- it took me a while to figure out that unless there is a little "Click", the blade is not as far in as it needs to be for safety and stability. Makes it really hard to take it out-strong fingers needed but that's how it has to be. And this applies to all the blades. They click into place and once they have clicked, you can slice like crazy without any problems. Are you loving your slicer? We have been camping in a rental for a year and just moved into our "forever" home last weekend and have really missed our slicer. It will be a while before we unpack it but that will make the reunion all the better, I think.
264813
It happens to me all the time. You just click it back in place the way you want it (folded in, standing or flat out). It takes a little getting used to the way it folds and unfolds.
835623
No, the handle folds in and is out for winding. Have had good luck with mine...
1345211
I've had no problem with mine. Just had to plug it in and make sure I touch switch is flipped to ON and when you wrap your hand around the handle it should lower. One finger touch won't trigger it. You need to touch where the dots are or on the bottom of the handle. The sides of the handle won't trigger it either. I am literally using mine right now. I use it almost daily for my sewing projects. I just purchased it from Amazon a month ago and have had no issues with it raising and lowering. It's possible you got a faulty product.
2218221
The handle collapses or extends as you twist it. You need to have some muscle to do it so you may have to have someone assist. The best place to grip it is near where the silver part meets the blue part. also tightens there. Good Luck.
430786
There's a little medal plate where your thumb goes if you hold it in your right Hand. Press down on it and you can start folding the knife back down. Be careful tho
609452
I had the exact same problem! I finally just pulled the handle straight out with pretty strong force and it came out. Good luck.
609110
I just studied mine to be sure. If anything there is a very slight upward bend. Very slight. It feels very secure in my hand and is easy to walk with. When you are pressing on the handle as you walk that slight upward bend gives me more stability because the end of the grip could move down a bit with the pressure you apply as you walk.
1281308
Just pull it open - it clicks into place. When you are done, just fold it back up. You might have to push a little extra the first time, but it will be fine after that.
1357467
There are 2 buttons, 1 in each side at the pivot point that you press in and you can move the handle up or down. Hope that makes sense.
1602147
Honestly I need both hands to fold it up. I have to squeeze the sides to get it to lock in place. I've seen video of other people closing it without the squeeze but neither my husband or I have been able to do it.
1831049
I haven't had that problem. I'm left handed but not sure if I use it like a left-hander or right-hander. Perhaps you have the handle in the wrong position.
1040906
There is a button near the blade, inside the handle. Its the lock. Push it and you will be able to close the blade
158763
It is a little tricky but mine opens and closes. After inspecting it I see that as you may suspect, turning the handle right tightens it and left loosens it. Yours must be initially stuck. I bet if you can get it to open once you won't have any trouble the next time. ;)