Hi, does the spout close up when not in use. Olive degrades so quickly if air can get in. if the spouts not really tight. Thanks in advance.
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Nope, the spout does not have a lid so it remains open even when not in use. There is a vent tube right next to the spout to pass air into the dispenser when pouring oil.
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I was wondering what the heck was going on with that too! My first order had the HARD spout, which i absolutely LOVED/ worked Great! then i re-ordered another set like just 2 weeks later, and it was the "soft" spout! Terrible!! she would squeeze it & liquid EVERYWHERE!! i would have returned it right away! but my husband had already opened the package. Looking at the current photo listed, it looks like the Solid Hard spout again. I'm gonna order again and cross my fingers (and will be careful to send back if it's the wrong one again!!)
1186395
To be honest, the first one I ordered broke in the mail. I returned it for another and it was fine. The issue is the spout portion. I would repackage it and ship it via an insured courier (UPS). Hope it helps
397182
Correct it does not completely close/seal. There is a small opening to pour. Hope that helps.
1114524
It does have a light rubber seal around the inside so it's not open at the spout all the time. I'm not sure if it's 100% airtight, but thanks to the lid and seal, I am not worried about spillage or anything like that.
2251965
I thought the same as well, but they do close, it's just tricky. You have to kind of keep your hand on one side of the bowl while closing the rest. Or press against yourself while closing at the same time, this may not make any sense, sorry! Hope you get it to close!
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OK Nancy, you got my curiosity going after my first answer. So I dug out my pitter and tested 2 olives. It seems that the olive must be placed up & down in the pitter for it to work. The longway the pit is just too big to fit in the devices "pit hole" to go into the bucket below. Not sure how it would be for fast pitting of olives. Hope this is more helpful!
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When it is new it is absolutely leak proof and will not leak or drip when on its side. If your child chews on the spout they will eventually wear down and leak. I always keep extras around for when they wear out.
2188479
Put a bit of olive oil on the sliding edges. It's normal to need a stronger push to fully close the lid, but, if closing it isn't possible at all, then return the pan. It might be bent.
1146267
Mine did not do that. When I had mine at the lowest setting it barely bubbled up from the spout. However I always keep a towel under mine just in case.
1309411
This container is not air tight. The spout is closed/opened by twisting. A jug with a screw on cap would keep it fresher.
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Personally I would keep cap down. I'm having to buy another spout because the one that came with it not worth a damn. Tore up the first day I had it.
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I Find if you leave the vent top open it seems to close easier than when it is down but I too notice the same issue. I hope this helps
1229527
The spout stays open when you want it to. I'm not quite sure what others are talking about, but ours new one and old one clearly have a lock setting that you just have to push closed to override it. It's a very handy design that we are quite happy with. In fact, we have two of them--one for our kitchen at home and one for our RV.
814800
There is no spout. There is an inside pan which is removable but would have to be tipped over once removed... Most of the home units I have seen with spout developed leaks over time...
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It adjust how the water flows out the spout thing. If it's closed the water won't flow out!! It's weird!!
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Blow into the spout. The reason it stay on is because of water. If that doesn't work, use a blow dryer.