I have not used it yet. I'm having trouble opening the lid before even using it. Will it be easier to open when it's in use?
757407
Well not so much is still giving me some trouble, i need boths hands to open it ans the filter gets dirty so you have to be constantly trying to unstuck things from it.
757408
It takes a few times to get the flap to open and close. However even after you get it broken in the heat will create suction when it is hot so keep the flap open while you screw the lid on to make it easier.
1353717
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.
1430436
it does appear tight...just make sure you click the lid shut :) thats been my only concern if i forgot to
272084
Yes -- this is a real problem with this lid. Every once in a while I have to wait to have one of my sons get it off for me (it can take brute force).
1083301
They're right. I find pushing the button on the side of the lid, then flip down the metal clip like device, flip up the top and you are ready to go. Now the thing on the bottom is a pain and fairly useless but I guess they had to go that extra step. I like it a lot, Don't get me wrong. The sleek design makes it less conspicuous and fits in cup holders pretty good. Let us know how it turns out. Peace...
903104
There is no lip or extension to grab and pull on to open. The lid fits flush to the container. That being said, I would have to rate them as 'average' in difficulty to open and close. The closest comparison I can think of is that if you have no difficulty opening a container of Cool Whip (for example) you will have no difficulty with these.
780658
The latch requires a very light effort to open, Lifting the lid requires a bit more, because you're working against the sealing gasket. I think it should be easy enough to open. The whole unit rolls easily on its two wheels even when fully loaded. This is a good design and it works very well.
1267864
Mine has only gotten more difficult to use. If the can isn't EXACTLY round, it just stops and I have to start over again in a different spot and hope I can pry the lid off. I wouldn't buy this again, and have thrown it away.
659675
I'm not having any problem with the lid on mine. Sorry your having trouble. Send it back
1572430
Good question, although I've never had that problem. I've always been able to hold the jar just fine and use the opener to open the lid without any problem, because the opener is so efficient (and believe me, I have no strength in my hands). However, if I did have that problem, I would probably use a towel that had some roughness to it to get a good grip on the jar without it slipping out of my hand. Good luck!!
1949629
I found it easier to take the lid apart once I realized I need to pull the top off, not try to pry the bottom. I'm talking about the very top part of the lid. Just pop it from the rest. Once my husband showed me, I had to laugh at how frustrated I had been trying to get it apart. Good luck.
2136451
I never use the lid. I just know to go check it after 5 minutes. It works fine that way.
2040197
for me, the main issue was the height limit. it can open a pretty large lid. Mine is in storage so I can't look directly, but maybe some black and decker website might have better info than me. I found a web-like disc that's flexible and grips lids very well. So far, with my arthritis I haven't been stumped yet on opening a jar. Good luck
1675484
Personally, I find it easy enough to open with just enough tightness so the lid doesn't just slip around. The lid was never an issue for me.
587648
Can't help you friend. The instruction that came with mine , stated the lid is to remain open during operation. Sorry.
1700294
Not at all. Very easy to handle and my wife can remove the lid with one arm without trouble. You will love it.
682362
I was struggling too. And then my boyfriend just banged it on, it just pushes on in two places. I thought it might break, but it didn't. He used his body weight and just pushed down really hard. It works very well and looks nice, I like it. But yeah, you have to sort of have to give a big push to get the lid to snap on in the first place.