The 306 lid is very dificult to remove. I have to pry open. Either suction or gasket is holding it tight. Any advise?
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I'm not sure of the 306, but on the 406, you open the levers and continue to open them as wide as they can be opened, which creates leverage to break that vacuum seal that was created by the filter during operation. Just try opening them as far as they can go until you see the lid's vacuum seal release and the lid will rise.
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You should use the hinges to pop it up, if you flip the hinges over aplying pressure to both at the same time it will easily pop open.
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No doubt, the seals are snug. I have to bear-hug mine and work it from both ends back and forth using the light gay clips until it lifts. I am ok with this if it means no leaks!
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Make sure you flip the valve to the hoses and remove them 1st I havent had any trouble with mine.
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Try using some silicone grease on gasket and edges of canister filter this should help.
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The lid on the Fluval canisters is removed using leverage from the clamps that hold it shut. When you openthe side clamps press them down and use them as leverage to lift the top of the 306 off. You'll find that this should enable you to remove the top of the 306 without any problem.
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There is a sliding latch. Push it towards the center. Then twist the lid and lift off.
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Also, put the lid down off center then rotate it so it faces front. I highly recommend you buy a replacement gasket NOW. I have one of his cookers heading to the trash after an unsuccessful six month search
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Push the button on top and remove the lid. You should be able to pull the collector right up out of there.
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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.
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There are small protrusions on the lip of the lid so that it doesn't fall off. You cock the lid to the side to raise and remove it.
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Yes. Mine wouldn't extract out to lock the lid. Pretty easy to replace. I did or myself and saved a lot of $$
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Hold opener parallel to the top of the can, and clamp on. You don't need to clamp very hard. Then turn handle clockwise. The other direction will not work. Use the pliers to take the lid off.
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There is nothing to remove. Make sure the opening is slid open as that is that part you pull to close when disposing. You should be good to go from there. I hope this helped!
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Unlock the 4 clips and lift the lid off by the 2 clear tabs on the lid. Very simple when you see it.
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I have been buying this product for years and have never had this issue like this one. Some one strong than yourself to open it :-)), or a rubber lid gripper you can find in most grocery stores. Good Luck, it's a great product!
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I was able to remove the seal fairly easily. You will need to use your fingernail or something like a butter knife to press the seal towards the inside of the lid in one of the corners and then kind of roll it. You will be able to pull the seal out easily once you get it loose in one spot.
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The lid is supposed to open. If it isn't the gasket is leaking. This is why I replaced mine. It works as it should now.
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if you look carefully on the side of battery slot you have a plastic cover that you can open.Open that and take the line through that and close the lid!hope it helps you!
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I had trouble with the lid, too. Not only getting the lid off but getting it on. I put it in my garage and bought another different one which is much better.
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Put a dab of oil on your finger and rub it around the rim of the lid and you have your problem solved. Don´t put too much oil so that the lid will not come loose.
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Ah... :)You take a screwdriver that fits the screw and unscrew it as you would usually do (anti-clockwise).After a couple of turns it seems like the screw no longer holds the cover (the lid got a bit separated from the body), but it still won't come off, does it? :)Well, at this point you need to insert something thin (your fingernail?) in the crack between the cover and the body and just pull.Try pulling not from the center, but a bit closer to one of the edges - the cover latches to the body near the edges...