I bought the gourmet combo. I can fill the food container by removing the lid. The water container doesn't seem to have an opening that I can use.
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My water container has a twist on lid that has a small opening on it for the water to come through. This small opening has a plastic snap on it. When the water container is turned upside down and placed in position, gravity makes the water fill the bowl. Not sure if we have the same product but that's how mine works. Hope that helps!
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If the water had an opening in the top, then all the contents would spill out on the floor. You can't do much about physics... it is held there by atmospheric pressure.
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The water container has a lid, that has a tab on it. You unscrew the lid, then fill it full of water. You then screw the lid back on, making sure the tab is pushed down closed, on the lid. Then you turn it upside down, put it in the container, once it's set in, you open the tab and the water will fill the reservior.
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Yes it does. U can fill the water dispenser:1. Remove the water container from the dispenser bowl2. Turn the water container upside down3. Unscrew the lid & fill container with water4. Put the lid on but make sure the hole is closed5. Flip the container with the water upside down & place in the dispense bowl4. Open the little tab on the cover then the water will drip into the bowl
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The lid opening is small!!! We add in chopped candies etc. when we are spooning the "frozen" ice cream into our containers one layer at a time.
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Possible, but not optimal. There is a small hole meant for pouring contents into the lid or another cup.
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Can't help you friend. The instruction that came with mine , stated the lid is to remain open during operation. Sorry.
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My lid isn't hinged on. I can take it off and wash it separately. There is a lid hook that can be flipped to either hold the lid up to get your food or down to wrap the cord around to store it.
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The container comes off the base but it's more practical to fill it from the top. If you fill it from the bottom, with the lid on, you have to flip it over to put it back on the base.
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It is very odd to open I had trouble when I received mine also. Instead of using the lip on the lid, grab the smooth sides beside the lip and pull to open.
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Try putting some water in it or take the top off and gloop some into your hand. :)
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You can drink from the container. The top pops open and there is a hole to drink from.
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No if you remove the bowls the food is not exposed because the bowls rest on what could be considered a lid for the system. It is not difficult to remove the top to fill, but I would advise you remove the top when you have little to no food/water in the bowls.
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I put some pretty runny baby food in there. I was making my own and mixing with breastmilk too. I think squash was the most runny. Nothing I ever put in there leaked. I'd say, if whatever you put in here leaks, then nothing would hold it. It is the best container of its kind! (I say of its kind because obviously reg Tupperware can hold liquid but is too big for lunchbags)
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The lid that comes with it is not air tight. I found a plastic lid that fits it, cut a slot in it, and use it for a place to throw my spare change.
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There are two holes in the lid, but they are only the size of a pencil lead. You might be able to put water or other light liquids in.
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There is a little white silicon button along the side on top. Pull back on it with your finger tip and it lets air into the container so you can open the lid.
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When filling the top, make sure the bottom chamber is not full. If you put more water in the top chamber when the bottom is full, you may overfill the bottom chamber. The Berkey Guy
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Amy, I was just like you. Pick the water reservoir up and don't try to unscrew or pull off the black top. Turn the water container upside down and screw off the cap on the bottom. It's not a very big opening so I pour the distilled water in over the sink. I hope this helps.
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We had to push one side and bang the other side inbut only on the 5 gal...you can also soak in hot water to stretch it ..that works too.we ended up using a 3 gal bucket ( from a bakery jelly filling ) and lid fit perfect ...good luck