how do you clean the lid seals when stuff gets inside?
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The rubber seal can be removed. I use the tip of a paring knife and carefully lift the seal and then pull it out by hand. Wash the rubber seal, wash the lid, when dry replace the seal. It works.
1087367
Yes, just soap and water. Let hot water run freely through the lid and it will be clean.
711155
Seal needs to be loose for cleaning. Super glue should be removed. The area inside the sealer is too high, design flaw, allowing it to raise up the lid. If you turn a second lid upside down and put it on top of the lid that you want to seal, and then process it works great! Of course, you'll just remove the upside down lid and use it again and again to help the next jar seal. Good Luck!
228184
I usually used one of those soap-dispensing sponge brushes with dish soap and scrubbed the inside. I also wash the orange gasket and lid parts. Not sure about the nozzle parts, though.
220092
I dip a large, fluffy brush in & tap the excess into the lid. Hope that helps!
1538551
The vacuum on the top when you first get them can be really strong. Try using a butter knife and wiggling it between the top and the rubber seal. After you wash it and replace the seal, you won't have the problem again.
83311
I place a paper towel under the can then lift the tab an push the lid into the can and break the seal and then pull slowly up on the tab an pull the lid off slowly
17667
After u have bottom complete you put remainingeat on top/lid. Close, press.down and it seals top amd bottom togeather. Seals everything inside
1841386
There are 3 dots on one side of the lid. Line up the middle dot with the small arrow that's on the pot near the handle. Lift lid away from you. To reseal the lid, line up the dot with the arrow, put the opposite side on first and then lower lid. You will notice that there is a small indentation on the pot just above the arrow.
242559
Unlock the 4 clips and lift the lid off by the 2 clear tabs on the lid. Very simple when you see it.
859104
I'm assuming you mean the inside of the top cover.1. I remove the excess moisture that collects on the inside of the seal with a paper towel.2. I remove the clear condensation collector on the back, empty the moisture and wash it by hand.3. I remove the white steam vent and wash it, then use a paper towel to dry the hole in the lid that it came out of.4. I use a disinfectant wipe and wipe the inside of the lid, inside of the seal, the hole where the steam vent goes and all of the parts that I cleaned, then I let everything air dry before I put everything back together and close the lid.I never have a problem with it being smelly, at least to me. I'm assuming you mean the inside of the top cover.1. I remove the excess moisture that collects on the inside of the seal with a paper towel.2. I remove the clear condensation collector on the back, empty the moisture and wash it by hand.3. I remove the white steam vent and wash it, then use a paper towel to dry the hole in the lid that it came out of.4. I use a disinfectant wipe and wipe the inside of the lid, inside of the seal, the hole where the steam vent goes and all of the parts that I cleaned, then I let everything air dry before I put everything back... » Read More I'm assuming you mean the inside of the top cover.1. I remove the excess moisture that collects on the inside of the seal with a paper towel.2. I remove the clear condensation collector on the back, empty the moisture and wash it by hand.3. I remove the white steam vent and wash it, then use a paper towel to dry the hole in the lid that it came out of.4. I use a disinfectant wipe and wipe the inside of the lid, inside of the seal, the hole where the steam vent goes and all of the parts that I cleaned, then I let everything air dry before I put everything back together and close the lid.I never have a problem with it being smelly, at least to me. « Show Less
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I believe Dawn has the right answer, but if you cannot open the top to remove the inner protective seal, flip the unit upside down and drill a series of small holes. Cover the holes you created with duct tape or place the container in a large zip lock bag when not in use. You should be able to find the instructions and precautions on the Internet.
1513203
I have reused jars that I purchased food in from the grocery store to vacumn seal and they work great as long as they have a rubber ring on the lid. I have a canister sealer and I put the jar inside and when I release the seal on the canister the inside reused jar seals. Look at video's on YOU TUBE about vacumn sealing they have been very helpful to me.
987163
There may be some dirt, grime or coffee grind particles between the tank and the machine, prohibiting a tight seal. I would first try to clean the contact areas, particularly the O-ring.
2051778
I was able to remove the seal fairly easily. You will need to use your fingernail or something like a butter knife to press the seal towards the inside of the lid in one of the corners and then kind of roll it. You will be able to pull the seal out easily once you get it loose in one spot.
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
96300
The inside of tank needs to be as clean as possible for product to seal effectively. The better prep work the better the seal. I would suggest using a pressure washer or car wash wand to clean out tank, maybe use a couple links of chain inside tank and shake it to get as must off as possible.