How do you open the canister? I ve tried knives pounding and short of stabbing it, (im a pacifist) I just cant get into it? :-)
1110768
Sorry, I didn't experience such a problem. I just turned the top and it opened up. Perhaps running hot water around the rim of the cap might help.
1110769
Don't remember having any issues opening it. Maybe you have a defective package.
137756
You open the canister by putting your hand in the grove above the where the hose is connected to the canister and pull straight up. There is a flat cardboard piece connected to the bag that is slid down flat against the front of the inside of the canister where the hose comes in. Grab hold of the cardboard piece and pull up and exchange it for another one.
2020995
Never used this type of lighter before, got one, but can't open it by hand (to fill the fuel)... any help please?
2213579
Using a normal butane canister turn your torch upside down you'll see a small hole, Insert butane canister tip into hole until it starts coming out, it's full
1995179
well, I didn't open it up -- not sure you could do that without breaking the plastic housing, which is sealed. good question, tho: anyone else tried it?
1857657
Help-- I cannot figure out how to get the inner chamber seal off. I tried a screwdriver, pliers, my fingers, they do not fit!!! how do you open this stuff??
52109
Same here; frustrating it does not open even with thorough cleaning and fresh batteries; I'm thinking of returning to step lever to open lid. How hard is that?
2097827
On 3 of the 4 canisters I can pick the entire empty canister up by the lid, the seals are so strong. However, on the second largest, the seal is weaker, but it is still airtight. That canister arrived slightly out of round, but a gentle squeeze rounded it out nicely. That's my experience; hope it helps you.
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I've had blood reach the tip of the machine. My solution: freeze the item flat in a closed zip-lock. Then, open the zip-lock, place it inside the Waring bag, and suck both bags. Also makes clean-up of the re-useable Waring bags a lot easier!
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No, its a total pain in the ass to open a can, that is for sure. Ive tried openers, screwdrivers, small chisels, etc. What happens is the thin metal in the lid just bends up all the way around the can as you pry away and the seal wont budge. I use a hammer and a thin screwdriver in between the seal, the worst part is when you want to put the lid on to save the remaining gel everything is bent all to hell so it cant be resealed effectively.
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I carefully used a strong, wide, flat head screwdriver to pry up one edge, (go deep! about 1/2 " don't stab yourself! and be careful not to catch the battery underneath) continue to pry up until it pops out. It IS very difficult to get open as there is a lip underneath above the batteries that help hold it in. A pain, but you don't want that popping out while your dog plays with it. There are 2 batteries once you get inside. Takes me a few minutes to get it open.
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I read the previous answers but couldn't figure out to open it. My husband did. Wish I could post a photo showing it off/open & on/closed. The entire top that flares out (a darker plastic piece) comes off. Use your thumbs to push it up & off. Don't use a tool like I did! I broke off a small chunk trying to pry it open.
759424
The canister should not have a top on it. Sounds like the part that holds the spring got stuck to the tail clicky. When I open mine there is just an open slot for the battery and that is all.
2010045
Hi! I finally got the blade off my can opener! There is a little lever that says "blade release" that needed to be pushed down, but, I kept moving the handle either too much or not enough while I pulled on it, but, finally, it popped off. Now if I can only remember how I did it for thenext time!! :) Thank you all.
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It takes a little practice but what worked for me is to; spread the handles, position the opener on top of the can just about as it is here in the picture, then close the handles slowly while keeping it flat on the can. You should feel the blade "bite" into the can. It may take a few times, but you will find it. Rotate the twister clockwise all the way around. Then, if you look, you will see, beneath the twister, a set of mini pincers, turn the opener sideways and open these pincers to grab onto the lid and gently lift like a bottle opener, the lid should pop off. I am a 65yr old widower, if I can do it you can do it. Patience, & good luck. PS The best can opener I ever owned. It takes a little practice but what worked for me is to; spread the handles, position the opener on top of the can just about as it is here in the picture, then close the handles slowly while keeping it flat on the can. You should feel the blade "bite" into the can. It may take a few times, but you will find it. Rotate the twister clockwise all the way around. Then, if you look, you will see, beneath the twister, a set of mini pincers, turn the opener sideways and open these pincers to grab onto the lid and gently lift like a bottle opener, the lid should pop off. I am a 65yr old... » Read More It takes a little practice but what worked for me is to; spread the handles, position the opener on top of the can just about as it is here in the picture, then close the handles slowly while keeping it flat on the can. You should feel the blade "bite" into the can. It may take a few times, but you will find it. Rotate the twister clockwise all the way around. Then, if you look, you will see, beneath the twister, a set of mini pincers, turn the opener sideways and open these pincers to grab onto the lid and gently lift like a bottle opener, the lid should pop off. I am a 65yr old widower, if I can do it you can do it. Patience, & good luck. PS The best can opener I ever owned. « Show Less
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It's a great poacher, but tricky to open without breaking. When you open it from the handle, you need to lift the entire top up so that the hinges will "connect" and easily open. I find that, when I lift the handle (when opening), I place my thumb on the inside, in the middle, to lift it and that allows it to open smoothly. Otherwise, you will break the one or both of the hinges off, making the product unusable. Hope that helps.
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Hey Jeremy B. I was also unable to twist the pump open. I ended up just opening the while led and scooping out with my fingers. I forgot about the lid difficulty when posting my review.