The screws on my lock plate won't stay tightened down. Will replacing the plate help this?
862464
No that will not help because the screws are threaded into the base not the plate. You could try loctite(threadlocker) on the screws or get longer screws and put a nut on from underneath. It looks likes there is room.
2139279
I did not have this problem. It sounds to me that one of these things is likely:1. You installed it wrong and you need to take it apart to reinstall. 2. Manufacturer defect.Hopefully you did not close the door and end up on the outside, because then you will have to try sliding something in between the door to push the lock out of the way. It will move even if the door is locked.
1662910
Sorry, I don't know for sure. However, in some cases it is necessary to obtain shorter screws and/or use washers as shims under the screw heads in order to prevent the original screws from "bottoming out" which prevents the pad from being tightened down properly. In a similar (but not identical) situation I used lock washers. If in any doubt, DO NOT USE THE TOOL! It could be very dangerous to do so.
1210979
Yes, the screws were a problem and they broke on me (top twisted off). Truelumen sent me replacement brackets and screws free of charge but the brackets were still a little loose. Try moving the screw to a different angle. I eventually superglued them in.
1374511
Same thing happened with mine. I found that pushing down on the top near the latch sometimes helps. I went to a locksmith and he adjusted the latch but still sticks at times
1938705
Not us. You may try adding some lock-tite or some sort of thread lock compound. If that doesn't work, just replace the lock nut itself.
148301
Make sure the plate is in the notches and the retaining clips are snapped in. The plate has a top and bottom so be sure the notches line up to the clip. There is a button that needs to be secured beside the clip. It also releases the clip. If this does not help, you may want to call Cusinart. Something might be defective. I love mine and have not had it that long. It replaced three small appliances. Good luck.
368824
adam w evans answer seems like a great answer. I didn't have the problem you describe, nor have I had to adjust the screw mentioned.
465528
Mine locks but the locking cable has loosened. Does anyone have experience tightening it?
2282123
Sounds like it may be defective. When I tightened the screw when it needed to be, it didn't spin and just tightened properly. I suggest sending the one you have back and getting another one.
2039003
had the same problem,look closely and you'll see that you can tighten it.I didn't see it at first though but you can tighten it.hope this help you
2139281
I did not have this problem. It sounds to me that one of these things is likely: 1. You installed it wrong and you need to take it apart to reinstall. 2. Manufacturer defect. Hopefully you did not close the door and end up on the outside, because then you will have to try sliding something in between the door to push the lock out of the way. It will move even if the door is locked.
1305528
It just sits in and then you tighten the screws ,,,maybe try tightening it more of maybe yours is defective. We didn't have any difficulty with ours.
652440
I had the same problem. It is because it is not very long. I suggest you drill a half inch hole fore or aft of the pin going completely through and install a bolt and nut. That will take out any looseness and be very secure.
2148359
On the quick release plate? The screw itself should come to a stop. It's common for the plate to still be able to rotate.
1990022
There are three set screws to tighten using the included allen keys.Lift the center column up, attach the head, and tighten the set screws located underneat the head mounting plate.
2264662
When you install it set the pin flush then tighten the set screw just past flush and ad a light strength lock tight. If you want .