I find the lid *incredibly difficult* to put on. Has anyone discovered a trick for this?
1861824
I found that if I wet the lid, it was easier to get on. May be my imagination but whatever works!
1861825
Have one of the spouts open while putting the lid on. Angle the lid so you start from one side, then press down working your way around the rim. Once the lid is on, then snap the spout closed.A little more work putting the lid on, is worth it because it is truly water tight.
1861826
If the carafe is full you are compressing what little air there is inside. I find it easy to snap the lid on if you open one of the spout lids first.
1861827
Place lid on one end, work your way around the edge pushing down with your thumbs and it will snap in place.
1861828
Just hold on to one side and pull the other. Do it several times and you'll get the hang of it. MBB in Sedona AZ
1861829
Make sure that you have one of the spout covers open to release the pressure when you snap on the lid.
1861830
I find it very difficult too, but have found that by putting the container in the sink, so it is lower than when on the counter, it is easier to get the lid on and off. I also use both thumbs to push it down. Other than that, it is difficult, but there sure are never any leaks!
1861831
It is difficult to open, so I often fill it through one of the pouring spouts on the top, a funnel will fit in that space. But I do like that it has never leaked.
1861832
While I haven't bought this yet, I occasionally have problems with other lids and I briefly microwave them so they warm up and become more pliable, I can then get difficult lids on.
1861833
the lid difficult to put on? Are you 1,000 years old or something? I mean really, is this the type of struggle you have in your life is putting a lid on a container?
2199374
I have not had trouble. Others have said press real hard on lid, maybe with foot pressure and it should open
284701
It is hard. Resting on the table, I pull it into my stomach (to steady it) then push into the bottom below the upper lid's tab with my right hand and pull the lid up with the left. This helps you get past the top's tab that secures it to the bottom pan.
1648147
I have same problem, It is not the lid but the "O" ring. The "O" ring becomes swollen and then makes the lid hard to shut. However I have replaced with a new one and it is still hard to remove and install. I am in the process of trying to trouble shoot this problem so I can share with others what to do.
2117094
What I did was measure the opening on the lid, mine fell within the range of this top. Just make sure you order whichever top is within the size of your lid opening. I did have to use the metal ring that comes with it to hold it on, but I've not been sorry I ordered it.
1290004
Brute force. I had success by placing lid at 75 degree angle, and bracing my hand under the back lip of the can while pushing the lid inwards. Do one side first, then the other. Good luck!
1531175
Hmmm. I have had to use a screw driver as well, but with success. So, my only advice is to try again with the screw driver because the lid is very tight. Good luck.
827318
The lid can be tricky, but once you figure it out, it's very easy and it stays very air tight. The lid of course is removed by pressing in the middle of it until it pops and then it easily lifts off. To put the lid back on, put the lid on the counter top so the inside of the lid (with the plastic insert) is facing up. Press down on the middle of the lid, returning the center to its original position. Then you are able to put the lid back on the can and press and it will snap securely in its position. Hope this helps.
2272916
Ah... :)You take a screwdriver that fits the screw and unscrew it as you would usually do (anti-clockwise).After a couple of turns it seems like the screw no longer holds the cover (the lid got a bit separated from the body), but it still won't come off, does it? :)Well, at this point you need to insert something thin (your fingernail?) in the crack between the cover and the body and just pull.Try pulling not from the center, but a bit closer to one of the edges - the cover latches to the body near the edges...
1913217
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
1014440
I have no difficulties putting the cover on. Just align the latch pin with the hole and then press the latch lever and press down on the lid and it pops right in.
813363
Hmmm...I wonder if your lids are unusually thick or oddly shaped. Have you put them in as the photo indicates, with the smallest on the bottom and getting larger as they go up? Are you able to post a photo of your predicament?
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.
1111510
I had the same problem. You should be able to unscrew the lid. If not, use plyers. Then take a screwdriver amd just keep "stabbing" that flat part until you puncture it. All you need is a small hole. Hope that helps!
805353
I use a butter knife and wedge it under the edge of the lid and then try sliding it across so that I can pry it off. Sometimes it's easier to pry open when it's not overfilled. Good luck! Hope this helps.
1597523
Remove the strap (I'm sure you did that already but just in case) and put your hands on either side of the lid where the strap used to be. Use your fingers to push in the plastic tabs and lift up. The lid should come right off. The plastic tabs on the lid fit into slots on either side of the base.
1904076
Along the lip of the lid, there is a plastic 'tab' that you pull horizontally and you will keep pulling all the way around the lid until its removed. Hope that helps!