I bought this trashcan and it just opens and closes over and over even with no stimulation.
448506
I purchased the same trash container and mine works perfectly. You must have a defective one.
966206
I wish I could help, but I trashed mine after about a year of the thing not working except intermittently. Try snapping the lid out and snapping it in again. Also, make sure your disposable lid is firmly in place. Good luck.
824922
I've had this product for a couple of years and I haven't found anyway to secure it to a trashcan.
1509207
I did buy one of these and ended up throwing it in the trash. It's garbage.
1667262
This thing us garbage, starts / stops unexpectedly. Just drop the idea of buying it.
807929
It just slides in I bought 2 of them for the girls and they went right to the trash!
1012616
Bummer! Mine just opened right up, but when I close it, I have to twist firmly to get it to "click" all the way closed. I have a trick I use when I can't get a jar open-maybe it will work for this: hold the container upside down, and smack it sharply on the counter top. You may have to do it a couple of times, but it always works on jars! Just make sure you keep it level, so you don't break the container...good luck & sorry I couldn't help more...
2222513
As I have stated, the whole unit was garbage. Nothing worked for me and I threw it out.
2042485
I reviewed the Sony player as a piece of crap. Why am I continually asked how to work the thing or find accessories. The only good accessory is the trash can.
1804548
The lid does not open automatically when you pull it out. It is just a thin lid like on any standard trash can.
2101572
It sounds like something may be wrong with it or it needs some adjusting. It should be easy to open and close.
1395758
I bought a different container because I had the same problem as you it would not close. But according to the directions I think your suppose to turn it counter clock wise. But for me it was always to slippery and would never turn so I have up and bought a container.
481086
I have a toddler, not a dog, and it took him about a year to figure out how to open it, if it's any help.. it's the only lockable garbage can I've found.
283430
Unfortunately my beagle mix got into it within 24 hours of putting it together. Day 1 left alone with it and she knocked it over, opened the lid, and has trash everywhere :(
587633
I had the same problem. It shredded the paper around the can into whatever I was opening, that is when it actually opened a can. Amazon was good enough to replace it and I ended up ordering a Hamilton Beach which works exactly as it is suppose to. They should really take the Proctor Silex 75217F off the market. It doesn't work!!
1373570
I never could get it to work at all and tossed it in the trash. I just use the standard waiters wine opener - is flawless
1701605
I had the same problem after I had it for about 2 years... as did others I read about. I took it apart thinking I could fix it and saw how it was made....it is a throw-away, all plastic junk. Funny thing is when I put it back together it worked again for a while. I finally just threw it away...If you want my recomendataion I would bang it around a bit, then see if it works again, it did for me. If not? Toss it, it is junk!