How easy is it to open the water compartment? If someone has arthritis, is it easy to open?
1934137
It is easy to open, but it is heavy when it's full and also the outside gets hot. I don't know the way you would use it, but my elderly mom with arthritis had difficulty.
1934138
I usually used both hands. To replace this kettle, I'm going to look at what kettles I can hold and try before I buy. The cord is not even 1 ft long, and the heating element stopped working after just a few uses. Look at a different kettle - this one isn't worth it.
1934139
I went and tried it for you - from that perspective. It is like pressing in the button on a PC except a little down with one finger to get to the press button. I would get it, except actually handling that much hot water could be the real issue. I think it is 4 pounds full.
1934140
This is a little difficult to answer because neither I nor anyone in my househd has arthritis. Having said that one will need to apply some pressure using the index finger and maybe the middle finger together to press and lift the lid.. One other consideration maybe that kettle is a little heavy at about 2.5lb when empty for someone with arthritis. Hope this helps.
1934141
It flips open easily. It is not loose, so it doesn't flap around but at the same time it's not so hard to open that it takes pressure to lift up. It's more like gentle click. However, the opening is not very big.
1934142
It is easy to open but it might be difficult for someone with serious arthritis as it get hot and is heavy when it is full.
1934143
It is very easy to open with just one finger. You push sideways on a button on the lid and lift. But, actually you don't have to fill by opening the lid. You may fill it by pouring directly into the front end of the pour spout. No lid opening required! I love this kettle. Its speed in heating just bold me over.
919598
I find it easy to open. To close, the locking lever is easy to raise but collapsing the legs can be a little tricky. I do it with my leg or by pressure with the palm of my hand. I can close it with a broken thumb, so arthritic fingers probably wouldn't be a problem.
66711
If you have wonky arthritic hands like I do, you can use a strap wrench (like this http://www.amazon.com/BOA-BO13010-Constrictor-Aluminum-Wrench/dp/B0011E4QU4) to open up the housing. They're useful gadgets to have around anyway for jars and tough knobs like outside water faucets. The Vaseline application does help but the diameter of the housing is just too big for me to get a decent grab on it with any strength. (I have the freestanding model.)
24445
A bit tricky to open. Don't overfill with water before freezing. Run under warm water for a few seconds and then pull apart. It is still not very smooth to open but that seems to be the only way.
819205
That is kind of a relative question; However, I have arthritis in my hands and fingers and I do not have a problem opening the individual pill container. There is a lip on each one and because each one is larger they open quite easily and, as long as the lid is pressed down til you hear the click, the medication will not fall out. I hope this helps.
1898894
It was a little difficult for me because I have arthrtis in my hands, but to open I used a flat screwdriver in one of the 2 slots along the edge of the bottom. If you gently pull the handle of the screwdriver away from the unit, it will release the lever and the bottom will come off. To replace, just snap back on.
9094
If you mean open the lid, then yes, it is easy to open. But because of the design, it takes a slightly different pull on the lid. Instead of just lifting the lid straight up, I find it easier to lift at a slight angle.
1111454
Yes.I have arthritis its in my hands.Very simple to use.I love this little thing.
403674
I find that it is easy to open. I dropped it in my purse and it opened up by itself. But then I put it in with the flap facing upwards and it did not open. And haven't had an issue since.
900661
If you have arthritis, no. They are on there pretty tight. I'm 31 and I sometimes have trouble getting them open.
1135465
I think that it opens easily. My hands have trouble opening some things. No problem with this on! It's a good size to grip too. I like that the pop up button is easy to work.
1139107
Well, I have had no problem opening mayonnaise jars (plastic screw top), ketchup bottles, mustard bottles, home-canned stuff, beer twist-offs (that seem to require more effort than they used to) -- and my wife and sister-in-law have also been using it -- and none of us have any complaints. Except S-i-L, who is 5' 1/4" and has to stand on tiptoe to reach it.
530445
Actually, you put your thumb on front of the bottle (bottle`s cap/lid) and push the button with your index finger or middle finger or both. I don`t know how severe your arthritis is, but I`d say on the scale from 0 to 10, where 0 would be "no effort at all" and 10 - "unable to push whatsoever...", I would give it 3.
548673
I don't know how difficult it is for you, but I think the plastic lid is easy to lift. And I've had many different plastic containers where it was very hard to open and close. I am very happy with this product. But where you lift the lid, the piece is small, so keep that in mind.
441318
My wife does and she has arthritis in her thumbs. Makes loading easy for her.
180910
I have only had mine for a short time and it's not too warm yet in Michigan, so haven't used it much. So far I'd say it is not easy to open. I think it would be a problem for an elderly person. It is fairly comfortable, but you really have to push to get it to recline. Maybe it will be better with use and some WD-40.
1106588
Is very easy. Use both of your fingers to pull it out, you can also adjust it. The first time takes more time but then is very easy.