Can you easily remove the top after it has been sealed (popped down)? I have one of these - might be an old model or faulty. But when I pop down the lid to seal it, I can still easily remove the lid, even though it's suppose to be "sealed" Can you easily remove the top after it has been sealed (popped down)? I have one of these - might be an old model or faulty. But when I pop down the lid to seal it, I can still easily remove the... » Read More Can you easily remove the top after it has been sealed (popped down)? I have one of these - might be an old model or faulty. But when I pop down the lid to seal it, I can still easily remove the lid, even though it's suppose to be "sealed" « Show Less
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I have several of these and love them. When I push the button down it seals firmly and top does not come off. Then when needing to open I press the button down again and it opens just fine. I want more. You might make sure the gasket is clean and that the seal didn't melt in the dishwasher and is functioning properly. Good Luck!
168966
You can't remove the top off once it's sealed. You have to pop-up the lid again to remove it. I have quite a few of these and haven't experienced the issue you mentioned with them.
168967
Yes I can remove the lid, if I pull on it even a little, after the middle button is pushed down. I was able to do this pretty much immediately, so it's not that the product is old or faulty. They don't seal 100%. They close pretty well but they are not airtight at all. I live in Hawaii, and was concerned about bugs and humidity. The good part is that bugs (esp ants) haven't gotten in yet, after two years. But the bad part is that the humidity has gotten in. So most of the stuff I keep is in a plastic bag inside of the container. Pretty lame, considering the price, but they stack well and aren't ugly. Yes I can remove the lid, if I pull on it even a little, after the middle button is pushed down. I was able to do this pretty much immediately, so it's not that the product is old or faulty. They don't seal 100%. They close pretty well but they are not airtight at all. I live in Hawaii, and was concerned about bugs and humidity. The good part is that bugs (esp ants) haven't gotten in yet, after two years. But the bad part is that the humidity has gotten in. So most of the stuff I keep is in a plastic bag inside of the container. Pretty lame, considering the price, but they stack well and... » Read More Yes I can remove the lid, if I pull on it even a little, after the middle button is pushed down. I was able to do this pretty much immediately, so it's not that the product is old or faulty. They don't seal 100%. They close pretty well but they are not airtight at all. I live in Hawaii, and was concerned about bugs and humidity. The good part is that bugs (esp ants) haven't gotten in yet, after two years. But the bad part is that the humidity has gotten in. So most of the stuff I keep is in a plastic bag inside of the container. Pretty lame, considering the price, but they stack well and aren't ugly. « Show Less
1819032
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.
2145000
I'm not sure what you are referring to. If you are referring to lifting off the lid, you just pull up on the side snaps to release them. If you are referring to the suction that is created from closing the lid? I would just lift the lid off -- never had a problem with that.
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.
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.
1502244
The lid will not come off until you lift the little rubber knob holding out the air. If it is new, it takes a couple of tries before you get it to seal. It need to be broken in a bit. After that it seals quickly. It is great for lunch meats and cheeses. Hope this helps you.
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It is a screw-off lid but is very difficult the first time. I used an "ice pick" and put it through the slots and it helped me free the bond and unscrew the top. You can use a screwdriver or any kitchen tool (spoon?) that can fit through the slot. After that first time, it is easier to work.
1995540
The plastic top just pops off but mine had a tape seal around it and i had to use a tip of knife to get tape loose.
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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??
1057673
It sits open unless you close it. I wouldn't remove it, but it looks like it can be popped off. I like it b/c sometimes the pulp builds up on the external filter screen and I close it to give the juice a minute to filter down. Closing it allows you to keep juicing while controlling the output flow.
227305
when you hold it open for a while, specially of it fold it all the way back, it won't align completely when you close it, but it only only takes a few seconds to stretch it and close it so it aligns again. it's a minor issue with me because like I said I just push the lid from the area where it folds towards the front, a couple of pushes and it's back to closing perfectly, I can imagine with time I won't have to do it anymore.
39147
the control box isn't sealed need to seal it. mine is the same. the only problem is if you have to get inside the box you have to pry the lid off.
1524729
the bottom one is easy.... but the lid cover was a pain to get off.... I thought I was going to break the screen because of the amount of pressure i used. BE CAREFUL. I opened the lid and then started on the side trying to pry it up a little with my right hand while with my left got my fingernail underneath the little clip and pushed it up till it popped off. Then you have to get off the left clip which was even harder..... good luck and be reallly extremely careful.
1995179
well, I didn't open it up -- not sure you could do that without breaking the plastic housing, which is sealed. good question, tho: anyone else tried it?
1417709
The plastic cup would have to be one of the stronger ones that are sold everywhere now. I place the lid in the palm of my hand, plop it on the cup & walk my fingers around the edges to make sure it is sealed. Hope that helps with your question.
171540
First, it DOES feel like you're going to break it when you try to open it. But here's how you do it... After you twist the metal sleeve to unlock it and slide it off, you then pull the entire black plastic top section (that the metal outer sleeve was covering) off from the clear part. There should have been instructions w/your unit that might explain better than I am here.
444832
Hello, the lid hinge appears to be glued on pretty well. I'm not sure how you could actually remove it. I have the lid on my Cube just flipped backwards to keep the top part open. It'll lie flat/flush against the back of the Cube just fine and since it's clear I don't really notice it. I hope this is helpful to you. I couldn't be happier with mine.Edited to add: Oops sorry, I didn't see this had already been answered.