How does one work with the valve in the soup container to release air and make it easier to open without pushing the valve all the way out?
944714
The bowl is not airtight. It has a seal arond the lid and that little valve that is there to (I assume) manage the little pressure that can be caused Inside the bowl when Poutine a hot liquid into it. It wont leak and it will be easy to open.
158533
We found that putting a clothes pin around the valve to "pinch" the valve open lets you get the air out more easily. Gave up on the quick pump and just pushed out air by hand.
444072
You must keep the exhaust valve shut. The only time it should be opened is when you want the steam to escape. See picture on page 4 of User Manual. The silver thingy for the steam release should always be pointing towards the lid handle. If it is turned sideways or crooked the steam will escape. Be sure the valve is pressed down and shut. It will fit "loosely" on the lid. The valve will make some noise for the first 2-3 minutes and then stop. (see pic on page 4)
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.
1455410
There shouldn't be any air coming out when it's not attached to anything, you should contact the seller. Maybe one of the safety valves, pressure gauge, or fill port is loose?
788847
You just pull on the handle in the opposite direction of the nozzle, and basically 'unfold' it to an open position. There is no unlock button or any release trigger. (The only release button is to coil the cord back into the unit). Unfolding & opening the unit was difficult for me the first few times, the dryer was stiff and felt it was going to break or crack. But after a month if so of repeating that open/close routine it seems to have eased up and the motion is easier now.
2032385
A little tricky but if you carefully line up the metal tabs it will close properly. No trouble opening it though - just remember to let all the steam build up dissipate before even trying to open. Run cold water over the top will do the trick. Happy pressuring!
1122536
I use a foot pump, or 12 volt pump, with the nozzle in the valve, in reverse mode, which sucks the air out.Or, you can insert a straw or vinyl coverer wire to keep the valve open while deflating. Hope this helps!
518620
You can lift up the weight on top with a pot holder and the pressure will release. You can then screw it off. If you want quick pressure release, run cold water over the lid. It takes less than 15 seconds that way.
1824758
I actually used my regular vacuun cleaner. I just placed to suction hose over the opening and turned it on. Be suer you lock the valve by turning to the right after you get all the air out. To reopen the bags, simply turn the valve to the left and it will expand. Good luck!
1035268
Hi S. This product comes with five Wide Mouth Mason jar lids, that have air valves attached to them (the black object in the center) that only allows air to flow out the Mason jar. The white vacuum pump in the photo fits the air valve (called a check valve) and lets you manually vacuum out the air. You can release the vacuum by pressing on the side of the check valve, as shown in this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJbVzBciQcY&#8203; Regards, Tom Cannon
1906658
I had the same problem. The valves close with magnets. You may need to use the program unit to manually open and close it rather than the knobs to get the magnet to close.
1810084
A valve stem tool would be handy. It is best to remove the valve core, squeeze in the amount of Slime you want, replace the core and re-inflate. That way the Slime goes in faster and the core won't get as gummed up.
468712
Unfasten the clear container by pulling back the lever on top. Remove the plastic container and on its underbelly there's a plug. Pull that open and add water through the port hole that's there.
1756151
I just push down on the side some for a few minutes. Once enough I the water I out I can then open the air plug and release the air. The water flows out thereafter!! Hope this helps.
466762
I tried to open and close the lid when it is empty. I had to use booth of my thumbs to push it open. I am not sure what is the best solution other than a different design.
1531582
The top is open but there is a valve in the middle that prevents it from just pouring out.