does anyone have a problem with cover not releasing after sealing? if so, what's the fix?
447982
When its new, the door can be a little "sticky", but it didn't do that for long. It shouldn't take no more than a light tug to open it.
447983
There's a piece of metallic tape that covers the sealing bar. It looks like packaging material, so it's very tempting to remove it. It needs to remain in place
447984
It's not releasing because the vacuum isn't complete. you have to sometimes push down on the cover to get it to seal.
447985
Yes what the others of said don't pul stripe off and push down on the lid to help remove all the air.
387897
no I haven't experienced those issues. Perhaps the poor seal is to blame, I would return and try another shipment.
1503458
As suggested by another respondent, I would guess that your problem stems from the o-ring, since that is the sealing element. I would try swapping the o-ring with the old one and try reinstalling it.
711154
I would check and make sure the rubber seal is in place. Mine comes off after each use and I have to reattach it. Also try the dual lid trick. Otherwise mine works fine. Please note if the plastic has a crack, the jar sealer will not work.
1465328
Sounds like it might be defective. Mine comes off very easily by pulling slightly on each side of the clear plastic cover
2199532
Hi, I have never had that problem....but if it happened I would use a coated spatula and slide it under to release...I love mine...in fact, I have two....good luck
1071924
It isn't fixable, toss it. This has happened to me with the numerous seal a meals I have purchased. It always seems to happen a little over a year after purchase, just beyond the warranty! But for the price I always buy this brand as I have tried others and they are even worse!
351762
I haven't had that problem but this is how I get it closed. First, every few uses I use olive oil around only the angled edge of the pot that contacts the lid (as per the manual) I only use a little oil, almost wiping it all away. I loosen all of the wing nuts and then set the lid on the pot looking at how much space is between the two all the way around leveling this out as much as you can (it's never perfect). Then I flip up all the wing nuts into their notches. I turn one only until it contacts the lid, not pushing the lid down yet. Then I do the one directly across from it continuing like this until all are making contact, always going across from the last one I tightened. Then I start over with one tightening it most of the way, then the one across from it and so on. Basically I keep tightening across the lid and around until they are finger tight. Now, when my husband helps me can I always have seal failures and problems because he is strong and thinks everything needs to be tightened as tight as he can get get them and not so with the lid just hand tight by me and I am not strong. Now, if the canner is getting up to pressure I personally wouldn't worry about it. Mine may have a little bubble or sputter here and there and I don't notice it if it comes up to pressure. Hope this helps, it sounds very complicated when I typed it out but it isn't really when I do it just a system I follow.
324360
Had a similar experience. Bought a higher quality protector and put pieces of paper over to get cover on then pulled paper out.
103281
after you close the lid and turn it on it takes a few minutes to seal when it heats up. If still not sealing you need a new rubber o-ring, or try cleaning it and coat with vegetable oil
1331255
Perhaps yours has the same problem mine did, and leaked some glue! It was very hard to turn it loose.
1302390
I haven't had a problem -- it comes off when I twist it. Perhaps something is stuck under the cover?
2169331
I haven't had this problem. Have you tried tightening it to see if that helps? I remember at least one other reviewer had the same problem. Once he/she tightened it, it no longer leaked. Hope that helps
2195352
Supposedly, but I've been using the case for two and a half months, and I have gotten the "check battery cover" pop-up message informing me that the seal is not intact more times than I can count, despite correct installation and with no provoking incident. I have no faith that the water-resistant seal is maintained with this case, which is why I will be returning it--I think it will be better protected from spills with the original back.
1173378
That's odd - I'd say let it cool down completely, but I haven't had to do that so it shouldn't be an issue. Did you release all the pressure from the tank? Maybe have someone hold the release button while you try getting the lid to budge?
1691919
I've had the exact same problem. I just used a clip to keep it closed. Also thinking of transferring it into a freezer bag since I store it in the freezer.
42218
Mine was not sealed down;It should come loose by using your fingers. Mine was easily replaced. If yours is not loose possibly use old knife edge to loosen underneath the seal between jar & seal. Careful not to damage jar.