Do any of you have trouble opening up the lid when the container is cold from the freezer?
2058726
ABSOLUTELY yes! The ridge on the lid is too short to allow any traction to be applied when twisting open. I have learned to put a piece of plastic wrap over the ice cream BEFORE I put in the lid, and most of the time this prevents the lid from freezing to the container and being difficult to open.
2058727
No, E.Wang You just have to unscrew it. But it was very cold and did it's job. What I didn't know is that your suppose to add fresh ice cream in this holder. What I did was place my unopened Ben & Jerry 's pint inside, from the grocery store to keep it cold until I came home. If you do have trouble I would use 2 flat rubber jar opener, one on the top one on the bottom and unscrew the lid. That would work. I hope this helps E.Wang
2058728
When you put it in the freezer, don't close it all the way. Wait a bit then close it so the moisture doesn't freeze in grooves.
2058729
Yes, that can be an issue, but it's easily solved. Make sure that the ice cream is not up to the lid and tighten the lid so that it is slightly snug. It still has a seal, but is not tight. The other option is to let it sit out for approx 5 min and then unscrew it.
2058730
No, but we primarily use it for transporting small amounts on picnics. We throw it in a cooler.
2058731
No. I put plastic wrap over the ice cream (mainly to keep it 'airtight') and the put the lid on. The lid then has no contact with moisture and it's really easy to open. Hope it helps.
2063965
Yes. I just tried, and if the little black ends of the lid hinges are pushed, the top stays open! Hey! I didn't even know that! Glad you asked.
1939592
I had a really hard time too.. I put it in the freezer for just a few minutes helps , pull the sides real easy to kinda release the suction .. Hope this helps
1486578
If your problemis that the unit doesn not maintain the desired temperature, my unit's temp did the same thing after a month or so. having nowhere to turn, I solved the problem by putting one of those frozen containers that come with plastic beverage and food coolers on the top shelve of the left compartment. I then kept entering the desired temp several times for both compartments. It took two shots with the frozen pack, but it worked. Both sides now hold their set temp.Goog luck.bluefox803@aol.com
587648
Can't help you friend. The instruction that came with mine , stated the lid is to remain open during operation. Sorry.
1505313
I have found it somewhat difficult to seal tightly after some time in the freezer.
1267862
Yes, mine froze up. So I lubricated it, but within a couple of months it froze up again. This has happened repeatedly, and it irritates me that it needs so much attention. A can opener should simply do its simple job without demanding all this loving care. So I'm back here on Amazon hoping to find a more reliable, less temperamental replacement.
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.
2095562
I drink these almost every day at work. I have issue with opening these on occasion and it appears to be linked in my case with how cold I get the drink. I like it "ice cold" and that is when I seem to have the most trouble puncturing the foil seal.
466761
I agree when the lid is completely shut it is difficultto open I have used the tip of a table knife and slid it under the edge to gently pop it open. When I take it with me out of the house I don't push the lid down all the way.
893828
That happens to me too sometimes. I think if its not sealed properly or if there's any residual ice left in the seal, it'll crack.
526298
I have the same problem. I have to hold the lid down as well especially in the beginning before all the big frozen pieces of fruit in my smoothie are broken up a bit.
1903388
Tracy, push the open/close slide in to the open position, then turn the lid counter clockwise. It seems like it is stuck but muscle it, and it will open. After that file down the small round little nibs in each of the four 'L' shaped air vents and that will make the lid easier to turn. Do the same thing on the other side of the barrel. It is not hard to file the plastic and it is worth the effort because my tumbler is working well and it really does cook compost efficiently.
1589947
Does not appear to be a problem. Lid closes slowly, hard to force quickly so has not happened to my son.
1981719
I've not frozen mine but I would think it may warp the lids on the containers. I'd suggest buying a small box at your grocery store to try it first. If it works get thisbox because its so much more economical tho!
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?
660305
Not that I know. I and my spouse have no problem by unscrewing the lid a quarter turn to release any air when opening.