Is there any way to make the lid easier to open? I'm not strong enough to do this on a regular basis. Deciding whether to return.
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I agree when the lid is completely shut it is difficultto open I have used the tip of a table knife and slid it under the edge to gently pop it open. When I take it with me out of the house I don't push the lid down all the way.
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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.
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I have a hard time opening it too. I've had it for over a year and I use it almost every day, but even with constant use the lid has never gotten easier to open. I've just found better ways to open it. I now use a dime to pop the lid up.
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I have a problem with the lid sometimes too. I noticed when I leave the top flap open also when I screw the lid on it doesn't give me that problem as well.
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If you mean the top part that folds back; it makes a VERY tight seal when I steep tea, so I leave it loose, when I pour in hot water. The n there is no tight seal.
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Leave the flap open when you screw on the lid so it doesn't build up air pressure.
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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.
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Hi, it can be a little awkward to open. On the handle side (not the hinge side) under the handle there is a stand, the the handle which is longer has a lip ( Make sure you hold the handle at the tip), then pull the bottom, where the stand is away from the handle that juts out a little farther. Hope this helps
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Try using one of those rubber jar lid openers. It is hard to get the hang of it. It really does work! Good luck.
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I have to use a rubber jar opener to get a tight fit. I've also had to replace that lid a couple times. The rubber gasket gets loose. Good luck!
590987
There is a clip at the back of the lid. Press down and lift the lid and it comes odd. Do the reverse to put lid back on.
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Yeah....opening it by hand is tough. I use a small screwdriver too. No accidental opening likely.
875783
Once you fit the grooves of the lid on the can you have to push he back of the lid down with a lot of force. I was too weak to do it and I was afraid of breaking it but it is very solid. My fiancé stood with the back of the can facing him, I held the can to keep it steady and he pushed the lid down with constant pressure. I hope this helps!
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Hold opener parallel to the top of the can, and clamp on. You don't need to clamp very hard. Then turn handle clockwise. The other direction will not work. Use the pliers to take the lid off.
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Oh yes! It would take a pretty strong mouse to get this open. The lid has a suction to it which requires some effort to get it open.
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Its a little tricky. You have to close the lid and flip it over. And there is a little tab you have to slide over. It helps if you have a pen or screw driver to put in the tab, to help slide it over.
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Press down on the Release button and then pull off. It is a bit rough at 1st but you will get it. Also, it helps if you hold opposite diagonal corners to pull off the lid.
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I grip the lower part of the tin and twist the lid while pulling up. It's a bit of a pain sometimes to get the lid off.
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Take an equally small flat head screwdriver and pop the lid with it by putting it under the edge (just a little) closest to the middle (same side as the screw hole). I just tried it, as it has been quite a while. I had to gently 'pop' it in two spots on that edge.
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Try thisPush down on the lid hardwhile you turn the keyThe safe has a rubber seal that can be tight preventing the lid from opening
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You should just be able to lift up the whole top whith the lid. Unscrew the 2 back things holding it, and push the whole thing forward and it should go up. First take off the top where the controls are. And unplug the latch.
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Were you ever able to get the lid off? I had to throw mine out (don't know what brand) and I am looking for one that will not have that problem. NB