Where does the " Pressure " come from? I do not see any type of seal around the door that would preserve pressure as I understand it.
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There is a lever next to the handle that seals the door. Then on top there is a little black lever that you turn to pressure or non pressure. I can tell you that I've been using mine for 4 months now and adore it. My fav is doing baked potatoes. I don't like nuking them but wanted a faster way to do them than the oven. I do a full tray at one time. I wash the potatoes, then rub them with olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt. Bake at 410 for 35 to 45 minutes (depending on how big they are) and you will swear that they came from a high end eaterie. :o) Also have done pizza, bread, rotisserie chicken and more in it. I like that it doesn't heat up my kitchen like my oven does and it actually does a much better job than my oven. The only cons I have about it are 1) I wish it were a bit bigger so I could put a big turkey in it 2)the gauges are in larger increments so it is more difficult to get an exact. For things that need a more exact time i've started using a timer, just to be safe. Would I recommend this product? Absolutely. I'm going to buy one for my mom!
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Hi K., Mine has a lot of play too when the door is closed & locked. I think it is part of the design, and cannot be remediated. I believe that it is fine against a fire or theft. However, I think that there a risk a the docs getting wet in case of a flood. Have not tried this hypothesis though. I kept mine. (Did not return it.) Cheers Cam
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Sorry, I did not notice that your question was about a seal from above the unit. Still - no provision for it. You will have to cover the opening with your own materials - plywood, plank etc.
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I could see where that could happen on some vehicles but the more you close it, the more it will compress, making the tailgate easier to close. If that doesn't happen, then you might need a thinner seal.
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the sealing edge is rather thin and soft and is located between two, much harder edges. it's a brilliant japanese design and the choice of materials was equally brilliant. you're obviously pulling against a vacuum when you open it so you'll want to go slow or you'll put a lot of stress on the handle. there's a second seal on the top lid that also contains a 1-way valve. i've opened mine 200 times? many more to go. hope yours works as well.
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I'm not sure how much pressure but I had it in place while my husband worked nights. He came home early and was unable to open the door. I use it every night and I sleep well knowing it's there.
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You need to make sure that slide the outer hinge out correctly!! I had that problem too, until I figured out how to seal it properly!!
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I would suggest just closing off the room and place a rolled towel at the base of the door to seal the room. I haven't used mine yet, I had to move out temporarily for health reasons. There should be instructions on the package.
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That might be pushing it. I has a very flexible seal, but in your case you may have to mount the mount the seal with a slight taper top to bottom. In other words if the door gap is tight against the jam on the bottom and has a 3/8 gap at the top, you may have to attach the seal slightly more towards the door at the top. The seal is very flexible and accommodates most warped doors. Be patient with the installation and position it and check before screwing it the jam. It is best to have a third hand. Checking around, I found this to be the best for my problem of sealing out cold air around warped doors -- it works great! good luck That might be pushing it. I has a very flexible seal, but in your case you may have to mount the mount the seal with a slight taper top to bottom. In other words if the door gap is tight against the jam on the bottom and has a 3/8 gap at the top, you may have to attach the seal slightly more towards the door at the top. The seal is very flexible and accommodates most warped doors. Be patient with the installation and position it and check before screwing it the jam. It is best to have a third hand. Checking around, I found this to be the best for my problem of sealing out cold air around... » Read More That might be pushing it. I has a very flexible seal, but in your case you may have to mount the mount the seal with a slight taper top to bottom. In other words if the door gap is tight against the jam on the bottom and has a 3/8 gap at the top, you may have to attach the seal slightly more towards the door at the top. The seal is very flexible and accommodates most warped doors. Be patient with the installation and position it and check before screwing it the jam. It is best to have a third hand. Checking around, I found this to be the best for my problem of sealing out cold air around warped doors -- it works great! good luck « Show Less
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Make sure it's placed correctly. My cats use the door and I constantly open and close the door to clean it. I am not careful or take good care of it, and so far everything about the door works fine. Is not supposed to get stuck at all. If you keep having problems return the item. It might be a damage.
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I have had mine for years and never had a problem. Sounds like to me, you have a broken seal. It's getting wet inside. Sorry.
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My door did not come attatched and i'm trying to remember what I did because I had the same problem. I'm pretty sure there was a small black piece That came witht the fridge that use to close that gap. I put mine together a while ago I can barely rememebr. Sorry. But look for a washer looking piece (i think)
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There is a groove across the top the door fits in and just hangs down from there......This way the door is easily removed and not obstructing anything with any hardware...works just fine for me and I wouldn't know what to do to improve on it...........
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Inside each little cover there is a plastic ridge that fits tightly against the interior of the compartment. This ridge seems to answer for a seal to keep out moisture. (as I live in a "high desert" area, humidity is not an issue so I'm giving you my best guess).
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I hope you get an answer since I was wondering that myself. I left mine in but used it again in the next day or so. It was always ready to fire. I think these other folks are correct because I am sure it would eventually leak out. I like the suggestions for enhancing the seal.
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There are clear plastic pieces that you cut to fit around the hinges and they close up to the wall and act like a squeegee sealing up the side and across the bottom. The door closes on an L shape clear plastic. It works well and looks nice. No water leakage so far...it's been in since July this year.
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I had the same problem but realized that there was not enough pressure. If you tighten it more it should lock into place, also make sure the door is pressed down all the way before snapping the handle down.