Is the lid (the part for scooping) easy to open and snap shut? I need this needs to work for weak, arthritic hands and fingers.
780657
I think it is easier to snap open than to snap shut but I do not have arthritis. I can pop it open using just my thumb, then I press with my whole palm to latch shut.
780658
The latch requires a very light effort to open, Lifting the lid requires a bit more, because you're working against the sealing gasket. I think it should be easy enough to open. The whole unit rolls easily on its two wheels even when fully loaded. This is a good design and it works very well.
1550600
Very well. The only issue we have with the container is that you can pinch your fingers if you open the wrong way. There is a tendency to lift by the black part of the handle; bad! Lifting via the silver part works well. Easy to clean. Has a nifty magnetic holder for the scoop. All in all, we like it.
1016888
I slide four fingers on my left hand into the recess and pull to open the door. It works well for me, but I don't have arthritis.If you need to loop your fingers around a handle then this won't work for you. IF it does work for you, it's an excellent microwave!
1844148
Easy.Grab and secure inside the glove or open up your fingers. Which ever is convenient. Hope this helps !!
2233540
I am not at home to look at my container but if I remember correctly, there is a little piece of plastic somewhere around the lid that you snap off. When this piece is off, you have a place to put your finger to pry off the top.
1135465
I think that it opens easily. My hands have trouble opening some things. No problem with this on! It's a good size to grip too. I like that the pop up button is easy to work.
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.
9094
If you mean open the lid, then yes, it is easy to open. But because of the design, it takes a slightly different pull on the lid. Instead of just lifting the lid straight up, I find it easier to lift at a slight angle.
2004635
It will close easier if you run the rubber ring under cold water for a few seconds for it to retract. The lips on the top of the lid for the purpose of catching your thumb and finger in twisting the lid open or close are tiny and hurt when trying to turn the darn thing when it's difficult to turn. Bottom line is cheap rubber lid ring for a design of having to deal with hot liquid that will cause it to expand?!?! Makes no sense.
990995
They can be difficult to open, so maybe not good for arthritic fingers. I like that they are hard to open as I keep the box for a day either in my purse or pocket at work and don't want them to open.
760149
Obviously, I can't appreciate the extent of your dexterity but in my limited ownership of this device, it seems to me that it snaps closed quite easily. If your fingers can't do it, you could probably effect closure with the edge of your hand. Since this a returnable item, if you have a problem you could always send it back for refund.
692331
I also have arthritis and it is a little difficult. I use a butter knife to open.
826655
It is really hard. I used the palm of my hand the first time and it hurt (i'm a pretty strong guy) Use a rubber mallet. I also removed the plastic zip lock thing that holds the lid on and it worked better. Pound pound pound
548674
For those who have troublesome hands, or can only use 1 hand, I would go with SNAPWARE instead. Much easier to open/close.
1697773
I have old hands also. you can lift the lid easely ans the little wire loop locking it is not requiering force or strength.
413954
I have a weak wrist in my normally "strong" hand, and I can't get this opener to work very well for me. I still need strength to open a jar, and that's what I'm lacking. I'm not sure how it would be with arthritis in the thumbs, but I would just assume it would be a similar situation because the thumbs usually carry much of the strength in twisting. I wish I could recommend something, but at this point, I'm still looking too. Good luck, and if you find something that works, please share!! :)
222130
It does not snap, it only rests on top! Personally, I like it that way because my 6 month old has no problems with getting the lid off but you do have to be extra careful when cleaning up or transporting it around!!