How fast does the lid open/close?
1827080
It's pretty quick. There is a slight delay, and I do mean slight, between the time you put something over the sensor and it's open fully. I have not had any issues with its speed.
1827081
It practically opens when your hand is on the sensor, in a matter of a second or two, very fast.
1827082
Hi..this is subjective on what you perceive as fast...I think its pretty fast!
1450572
I don't notice any difference in the speed during opening or closing. It might depend upon how well the spring balances the weight of the door. Mine is a metal door, clad on both sides. I just got through repairing a failure in the gear that drives the belt. The gear in my unit had a plastic gear cast around a metal hub. The plastic cracked and the belt would slip under load. You can see the gear face with out disassembling anything. If yours has a plastic gear face, expect it to break. Replacement is a bit tricky as the gear cover was riveted rather than fastened to the rail with screws. Later production used an all metal gear. The replacements are available on eBay.com
1712372
I've had 2 of these. My newest one, the lid is definitely tighter, but still a one handed operation. If it doesn't get easier quickly, I'd get a different one. Is the seal glued on properly? Maybe it slipped??
1589947
Does not appear to be a problem. Lid closes slowly, hard to force quickly so has not happened to my son.
868620
I have never really timed it, but I have filled it up when it is just about empty and used it for tea within 10 min of doing so. Hope that helps.
2136451
I never use the lid. I just know to go check it after 5 minutes. It works fine that way.
1079157
Not too fast. The edges were quite sharp so I sanded them down and lubed the inside making it a bit faster. Doesn't matter much though because since it is so small you wouldn't even be able to move it fast anyways.
873252
Happy help. The lid is a very tight snap-on and the twist movement smooth. If the container falls I think you would be OK unless the "flap" pops open. But even so, not too many should spill out. This is a winner for $7. I would actually paid much more for this product.
587648
Can't help you friend. The instruction that came with mine , stated the lid is to remain open during operation. Sorry.
473241
If it's full, it takes several minutes. It holds more water than other electric kettles I've had. As long as I din't mindlessly fill it when I only need a cup or two, it's fast.
1675484
Personally, I find it easy enough to open with just enough tightness so the lid doesn't just slip around. The lid was never an issue for me.
606696
It opens fast. Not slower than switch blades I have seen. When new you may have to oil it and open it a few times before it opens fast. I had to oil the lock and hinge.
1637016
If you don't keep pressure on the foot pedal while the lid is closing, it will come back down fairly fast.
859892
No it is not really fast. It clogs periodically and leaks some black stuff. Hope this helps.
964660
the lid is hinged but it dosen't snap shut.I love mine it's small but not to small
955432
It doesn't really "lock" open. One just needs to pull the lid down to close it.
1274722
I believe so...the lid closes really slowly and stops when it hits an ubstruction so it doesnt really "pinch".