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"
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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.
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Mine always come with a white paper seal across the top (have to peel off after you unscrew the black lid). BUT, I've also purchased that the seal had come undone for part of it. Still used it because it looked/smelled fine and the dogs did well. Lid was on tight when I bought it. BTW, the container I purchased with undone seal was NOT from amazon but a local store where I used to get my Nupro.
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We have no problem getting the lid off. Simply open and pull up. Our problem is keeping the lid CLOSED!!!!! Until the oil warms up we have to sit something heavy on the lid so it stays closed!!!!! After the oil warms up it stays shut. Thought I'd like this more than I do actually.
416266
I can't say that I've ever had that problem... the ones I have seal tightly and I've not been able to remove the tops from my canisters without releasing the seal. That would be a real problem!
1872392
Yes the lid opens up. The center top of the lid is a flat plastic piece that fits in to the rest of it. Rotate it slightly and it will pop off. The first time it may be tight. Mine came open after I dropped it on the floor =(:-O) but it was fine afterwards. Take careful note of where everything is - there is a spring that you need to be in place. Once the top is open, you can run water or a brush over it, because yes, it does get that old coffee vibe on it.
1262970
pop the top(the "handle" it takes a little effort!)then take off the clear plastic part. The cap on the bottom acts as a funnel to help! let me know if that helps!
783336
I wondered the same thing when I first purchased! There is a small clear seal on the side that reaches from the jar to the lid. When you turn the lid to open, it breaks the seal. Hope that made sense.
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.
43602
No, the pop-off lid and the plastic insert are part of what makes up the screw-off top. You screw off (sorry for the redundancy) the entire top to drink. Hopefully that explains it.
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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.
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Just dont crank the lid down tight. They're designed to spin the lid down, and once it stops on its own it's sealed.
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.
1494016
There are two parts to the top. The first (outer) part you twist off. The second (inner) part can be pulled straight up or if it's stuck, use a knife to get under the edge and break the seal.
2234235
Have had no problem. I empty after using and leave lid open a little while.
1071923
There is/was a tab sticking down from the top lid that fits into a hole on the left side. Ours broke off, we found a piece of plastic to put in the hole and them hold down the lid VERY firmly to make it work again.
1032119
Take an equally small flat head screwdriver and pop the lid with it by putting it under the edge (just a little) closest to the middle (same side as the screw hole). I just tried it, as it has been quite a while. I had to gently 'pop' it in two spots on that edge.
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hi, can you be a little more specific? I'm not sure what you mean by open close lid. I should be able to help you as I have this, and use it almost daily. Also, is your machine brand new? or did this start happening after some time? are you fully able to lock the unit in place. Once a week, I usually have to clean the locking mechanism, behind it, by removing all 4 screws. This is because juice gets behind there and starts making it sticky and difficult to lock and unlock.