Just received this warmer and find it extremely hard to open the lid. Definitely not a one handed operation. Is this common at first?
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I don't think it's supposed to be that hard to open. Mine is very easy to open with little to no resistance at all.
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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??
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Hello, Happy New Year,I don't have troubled to open the lid, you need to check the rice cooker if the lid is hard, you go to return this to Amazon company.
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I had the *exact* same issue. I learned by tapping the unit on the side until the handle jiggles up and down makes it much easier to then simply lift the handle off the top. **UPDATE Fe b 20th** Nevermind, it has now become almost impossible to remove the handle. I now loathe trying to remove the top since it could take anywhere from 3 minutes - 10 minutes... along with a bruised palm of my hand.
506809
I cannot get the lid off to fill it, its a Christmas gift and I was looking it over,, any suggestions out there
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Yes, I too am on my second, one for another house, and I have found that all you need to do is raise the top high enough to get ahold of the jar lid, and it will automatically grip and turn the top until it opens after you press the start button. Even the most difficult to open jars of Sunsweet Prunes open with a little pop in just a few seconds.
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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.
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I haven't had that problem yet, but ours has already cracked at the top so we decided to quit using it. Half the time it was difficult to open certain jars especially plastic lids. I feel its not worth the money and I advise you to return it for a refund if you can.
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When I first received this it was extremely hard to open it, just kept trying and it opened. Sorry, not a big help but my experience. -Peace
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There is a pull tab on the lid that may require a pair of pliers to tear it around and free it from the main part of the lid. Also, I think you have to use a pair of scissors or a knife to get the tear started. It is not easy.
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I have used it with only one hand but if the jar lid is on very tight or if the lid is large, it sometimes requires that I hold the opener against the lid with one hand while twisting the opener with the other hand. Lids that are in the middle range of the opener work better with one-hand operation because you can apply more leverage.
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Lift the lid handle up and then pull STRAIGHT up. You need to hold onto the handle of the blender w/one hand and pull the lid off w/the other, once you figure it out, it won't be difficult. I was rocking it off, which is hard to do, but my husband showed me how to just pull it off and voila! It's just that first time, lol!
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LOL, yes, this is a huge issue with these big bubba cups. You have to twist the lid to the left or right using the dip in the top lid for leverage. The twist will break the seal/lid suction, then you have to get your fingers in the tiny gap created between the cup and lid, then pry open. It is an awful process that takes lots of practice. I can't believe more people haven't had this issue. Needs to be redesigned desperately. Great seal, so no leaks, but practically impossible to open. Good luck.
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No, its a total pain in the ass to open a can, that is for sure. Ive tried openers, screwdrivers, small chisels, etc. What happens is the thin metal in the lid just bends up all the way around the can as you pry away and the seal wont budge. I use a hammer and a thin screwdriver in between the seal, the worst part is when you want to put the lid on to save the remaining gel everything is bent all to hell so it cant be resealed effectively.
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I have large hands and I found the only way I could get it off was to hold the base in my left hand and twist the cover with my right (takes a lot of strength, like you are opening a pickle jar, etc.) It took me several minutes, but it did come off. Sorry, that's probably not helpful, but maybe if you used a gripper (like you would use to open jars, etc.) to help hold it in place, it might help. I ended up returning mine b/c I had so many issues with it, least of which was the difficulty in getting it apart.
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If pressurized remove pressure before opening, if gravity feed then use some food grade grease around lip of lid. These lids are always tough to open, this model or others in my experience as they are meant to be leak free. Otherwise this is a great product, mine has been in service on a spring for 8 months now with no problems, and thanks for reminding me to check on my basket which I have not done in awhile. : )
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It's really hard! I've found that pushing it sideways with my thumbnail rather than trying to pull it open (the way it LOOKS like it should work!) will get it to pop open easiest. Otherwise, prying it open with a butterknife is the easiest on your hands.
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Good question, although I've never had that problem. I've always been able to hold the jar just fine and use the opener to open the lid without any problem, because the opener is so efficient (and believe me, I have no strength in my hands). However, if I did have that problem, I would probably use a towel that had some roughness to it to get a good grip on the jar without it slipping out of my hand. Good luck!!