How do you open the jar after it has sealed without bending the lid? On some of my other jar lids when I open them there is sometimes a little dent in the lid. What kind of opener do you use to prevent the dent? How do you open the jar after it has sealed without bending the lid? On some of my other jar lids when I open them there is sometimes a little dent in the lid. What kind of opener do you use to... » Read More How do you open the jar after it has sealed without bending the lid? On some of my other jar lids when I open them there is sometimes a little dent in the lid. What kind of opener do you use to prevent the dent? « Show Less
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I use a butter knife and gently pry up the edge without cutting the rubber ring. We also have a bottle opener that works great. It's not the pointed style, but shaped kind of like a 0 if you know what I mean. Anyway, again, we just gently catch the plastic edge, avoiding the rubber ring so it doesn't get damaged. Hope this helps!
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The lid on this twists off like a jar. When it is difficult to open, close the stopper and use the edge of that as a surface to push against when spinning the lid off. Usually using the handle as resistance will allow the lid to spin open. Try not to close the lid too tightly. The rubber O ring in the lid works great for a seal and it won't leak!
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I bought this specifically to seal mason jars and was surprised to see so many responders saying you cannot use it to seal mason jars. I just today used it to seal the wide mouth jars using the FoodSaver Wide-Mouth Jar Sealer attachment purchased here at Amazon. You don't need the hose. It worked fine. You do have to move the suction cup around and listen for the sound to know it is working. Put the attachment over the lid (without the screw ring), put the suction cup over the hole, rock the "gun" around until you here the "sound" (you will have to discover this by trial and error), and you have a sealed jar. Hope this helps. I bought this specifically to seal mason jars and was surprised to see so many responders saying you cannot use it to seal mason jars. I just today used it to seal the wide mouth jars using the FoodSaver Wide-Mouth Jar Sealer attachment purchased here at Amazon. You don't need the hose. It worked fine. You do have to move the suction cup around and listen for the sound to know it is working. Put the attachment over the lid (without the screw ring), put the suction cup over the hole, rock the "gun" around until you here the "sound" (you will have to discover this by trial... » Read More I bought this specifically to seal mason jars and was surprised to see so many responders saying you cannot use it to seal mason jars. I just today used it to seal the wide mouth jars using the FoodSaver Wide-Mouth Jar Sealer attachment purchased here at Amazon. You don't need the hose. It worked fine. You do have to move the suction cup around and listen for the sound to know it is working. Put the attachment over the lid (without the screw ring), put the suction cup over the hole, rock the "gun" around until you here the "sound" (you will have to discover this by trial and error), and you have a sealed jar. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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Sometimes I just pull the lid off...it works!After using it, don't put the lid on all the way...just rest it tilted on the jar so it doesn't get sick or you can just leave it uncovered in your cabinet!
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The plastic cup would have to be one of the stronger ones that are sold everywhere now. I place the lid in the palm of my hand, plop it on the cup & walk my fingers around the edges to make sure it is sealed. Hope that helps with your question.
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Thats a good question. basically, the curved part of the jar opened just lifts the edge and allows air under the lid to make it come off easily. The flat part should be fine. It takes very little effort to put air under the screw band..the flat part doesnt seem affected. Just don't be too aggressive, you[ll see what I mean
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I push on the metal lid with a tool of some kind to deform it so it opens, as you probably have figured out. I lay the lid on the counter upside down and push on the inside of the lid with the same object (the handle of a wooden spoon) to make it pop back the other way. It will then snap right back on the opening with no problem. Low-tech solution, but it works fine.
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The top attaches to the opener with a magnet. After opening simply grasp the lid and pull away from the magnet. If you stop the opener before it has gone completely around the can, the lid may not come away cleanly without a section remaining attached to the can.
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I haven't had that problem yet, but ours has already cracked at the top so we decided to quit using it. Half the time it was difficult to open certain jars especially plastic lids. I feel its not worth the money and I advise you to return it for a refund if you can.
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You always seal the jar with the lid on the jar. After the seal is complete you screw on the ring. You can't seal a jar with a ring on the jar. Hope this helps you.
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I have never really had any issues. The jar has never had a shrink wrap seal on it no matter where I buy it. I just make sure that the jar is full and not leaking when I receive it.
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I had the same problem. You should be able to unscrew the lid. If not, use plyers. Then take a screwdriver amd just keep "stabbing" that flat part until you puncture it. All you need is a small hole. Hope that helps!
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better late than never...To Seal: hold sides of sealer, not top, push down on bottle opening.To Open: push the button (the smaller round top on the picture) and it will pop up
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when you hold it open for a while, specially of it fold it all the way back, it won't align completely when you close it, but it only only takes a few seconds to stretch it and close it so it aligns again. it's a minor issue with me because like I said I just push the lid from the area where it folds towards the front, a couple of pushes and it's back to closing perfectly, I can imagine with time I won't have to do it anymore.
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I have never had a problem with the seal. Although you don't have that little bump you have in other jars, this one is just a matter of trust. I tighten the lid really good. When I make jam and after I put the lid on, I just tighten the lid, turn the jar upside down (Inversion) and set for 5 minutes. Turn over and it is sealed. Now remember the jam is hot and would seal as would a ball lid on a jelly jar. Are you putting in a cold liquid or hot liquid? Cold may make a difference.
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Just dont crank the lid down tight. They're designed to spin the lid down, and once it stops on its own it's sealed.
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hold it horizontally (not vertically as typical opener) squeeze tight and turn nob, it takes a couple times around the can (sometimes going in the reverse direction helps)