I just received this trash can and the lid is locked. I have no idea how it releases. I've tried pushing but don't want to break the lock, of course.
176062
Pull the silver tab on the front of the lid towards the front of the trash can to unlock it. Push it back in to lock.
176063
The grey latch on the front is what locks the lid. If that is undone and it still won't open it is likely damaged and the metal rod that "pops" the lid isn't working correctly.
176064
The lock is the silver colored latch looking piece on the top of the can. To lock, it pushes inward, by pushing the piece straight back towards the rear of the can. To unlock, grab this piece and pull towards you, parallel to the floor.
176065
it's really easy. Just lift the very front lip edge of the top, the silver piece, and it unlocks and opens. It sort of snaps a bit.
176066
Locking mechanism works by sliding the silver latch either towards you or away from you. Try sliding the mechanism until it releases. DO NOT push down on or pull up on mechanism as this will break it.
796601
I have been buying this product for years and have never had this issue like this one. Some one strong than yourself to open it :-)), or a rubber lid gripper you can find in most grocery stores. Good Luck, it's a great product!
587648
Can't help you friend. The instruction that came with mine , stated the lid is to remain open during operation. Sorry.
481722
Hold opener parallel to the top of the can, and clamp on. You don't need to clamp very hard. Then turn handle clockwise. The other direction will not work. Use the pliers to take the lid off.
1144984
The lid is "keyed" so that it will lock into place. The key to removing the lid is turning it to line up the tabs on the lid with the blank spaces on the lip of the barrel. Perhaps put a mark on the barrel and one on the lid then line these up each time.
2120389
When the lid is closed it is held shut by a magnet. To open, slight force is required to overpower the magnet.
955620
I push on the metal lid with a tool of some kind to deform it so it opens, as you probably have figured out. I lay the lid on the counter upside down and push on the inside of the lid with the same object (the handle of a wooden spoon) to make it pop back the other way. It will then snap right back on the opening with no problem. Low-tech solution, but it works fine.
243812
There is a button on top you press to release the locking lever. Once you press the button, simply lift the lever up and remove the lid. The lids are designed to seal very well and can be more difficult to remove than a lid on a blender.
1502238
Try taking the lid off when it is not sealed. Then seal it and try it again. You'll have major trouble removing the lid if it's sealed.
1144983
In my experience the lid is not easily removable which seems to be a design flaw. We just leave ours resting on top. It got stuck twice in the first weeks that we owned it and ha to pry it off. I do not recommend this composter.
474726
That happens when the lid gets misplaced... try rotating the lid... works for me..
466763
I have a hard time opening it too. I've had it for over a year and I use it almost every day, but even with constant use the lid has never gotten easier to open. I've just found better ways to open it. I now use a dime to pop the lid up.
523289
It isn't the lid. I can't attach the cutter to the can. I try countless times and sometimes I give up. It is top heavy, as well. It looks good and I like the red one, but who cares if it doesn't work. It does a good job ripping off the label on the cans. :)
875783
Once you fit the grooves of the lid on the can you have to push he back of the lid down with a lot of force. I was too weak to do it and I was afraid of breaking it but it is very solid. My fiancé stood with the back of the can facing him, I held the can to keep it steady and he pushed the lid down with constant pressure. I hope this helps!
1599396
The lid is attached to the top frame, which will come off, so you just have the can itself. However, the metal arms that normally hold the trash bag in place are within the top frame. So theoretically, you could remove the lid(and top frame), and put a bag into it the can, and perhaps, just wrap it along the edge to hold in place. Hope that helps.
1250683
A tin shears might do it! IF it has gone all the way around, it should come off easily. However, as I recall, there is a silvery doodad to the left of center, and if you push this, it will release the lid. Good Luck! I'd return it if I were you. Send it along with the lid.
938892
It has to be a jar with a lid--not a can. You hold the opener above the jar, parallel to the lid and press the black button. The opener will self adjust to the lid and once it is tight enough, it will twist the lid open. When you hear air escape from the jar, you will know the lid has been loosened. Release the black button and the arms of the opener will release the jar automatically.