why do the plastic tabs keep breaking
1087960
Don't really know but might be because you don't have the blades lined up. I haven't had that problem but I don't put mine in the dishwasher.
2086897
The same thing happened to mine. The plastic on this feeder gets very brittle after a short time of usage. Let me know if you get a response about the replacement parts.
1407581
You have to squeeze the tabs very hard to separate. I usually let me Husband do it. It's possible to remove everyday, just be prepared to squeeze hard :-)
1725891
The reason my cover would not go back on properly was because the tab that locks the cover was broke off.
250110
I experienced the same issue, to solve it, first; I squeezed the tab with a pair of pliers, (flexing it a bit to loosen it up), then, while inserting the plug, I angled the tab into the hole on the frame (as much as possible anyways), then once its was all lined up, I just gave it a good sack down on my work bench and voila! Success! Although it seemed like it was hard and maybe even a bit brittle, I really doubt it will break.
689257
Hasn't happened to my parents. I think it happens when people try to pull the iPad out rather than slide it, which is the design of the tabs. I can certainly see them breaking if you tried to pry. Also, this could happen when it is dropped, which you really should try to avoid with your $500+ Device.
1030084
I had a similar problem, only worse, I couldn't get my tab to come off at all., which also damage the film as I tried.
1745768
There is a plastic tab that holds the bottom blade in a stationary position. The bottom blade will move when the tab breaks. I bought new blade heads but the tab broke on them also. I don't recommend this product.
309987
No I have not had any issues with the plastic screen breaking...I am very happy with this item.
2098553
yeah...all the plastic will eventually start breaking. It just gets brittle over time. Sounds like its the beginning of the end of your dishrack. I limped mine along for several years as it slowly came apart on me, then finally replaced it. The only thing I really miss is the knife block.
1759928
The colored tabs do not come off, they are part of the folder. You can put a label on the tab to label them.
646271
No. My husband has had Stanley lunch boxes for years. He has not had any trouble with the lock tabs.
664373
I had the same problem but it want break just pullit a part at the open slot on the sides it will take a few saconds but will come apart
338765
It would be easy but agree that the metal tabs wouldn't hold up if done too often.
1375062
NO!!! It takes a half hour at least to disassemble & clean. Plastic parts are hard to unsnap and tabs eventually break. I would not buy again, entirely due the to difficulty in cleaning.
1795519
It requires a lot of strength. Don't think you are going to break it, it won't. First, take off the gray rubber encasing. Then, grab the middle of both of the sides. This pries it open. Then slide your finger along the opening and open the next closed tab. If that doesn't work you need to be rough and take off the rest of the tabs. Hopefully this works. This case is meant for protection, so it's a pain in the butt to take off :)
1675913
I believe they are plastic. I'm sorry for your issue, hopefully you can find replacements.