I have not used it yet. I'm having trouble opening the lid before even using it. Will it be easier to open when it's in use?
757407
Well not so much is still giving me some trouble, i need boths hands to open it ans the filter gets dirty so you have to be constantly trying to unstuck things from it.
757408
It takes a few times to get the flap to open and close. However even after you get it broken in the heat will create suction when it is hot so keep the flap open while you screw the lid on to make it easier.
587648
Can't help you friend. The instruction that came with mine , stated the lid is to remain open during operation. Sorry.
1327981
I don't mean to sound condescending, but are you putting it together correctly? I have used mine many, many times for both; I've never had an issue. It does go together a bit awkwardly, and you have to push down against the spring and lock it into place with the lid. I've used mine at work as well; never had a problem.
466761
I agree when the lid is completely shut it is difficultto open I have used the tip of a table knife and slid it under the edge to gently pop it open. When I take it with me out of the house I don't push the lid down all the way.
2274530
Make sure the lid is snapped on tightly and it is fine. I used it once without the lid and it left a mess.
1618144
Very. The lid is a screw top and has to be aligned perfectly. This isn't easy as you can't really see what you're doing because the top is so much wider than the base. After the third or fourth time filling it up, it was so tight and challenging to unscrew, the glass cracked and the whole thing was ruined. We trashed it after only 4 months. It is beautiful though.
277490
It is really hard to open the first time with the cardboard in there. I laid my arm across the front (above the latch pushing down) while over top of it, while I put my fingers up behind the red pull up button. You will hear the lock click open. It is really tight from the suction. You have to push down with your forearm hard the first time, after that it is a bit easier.
272084
Yes -- this is a real problem with this lid. Every once in a while I have to wait to have one of my sons get it off for me (it can take brute force).
454001
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
1675484
Personally, I find it easy enough to open with just enough tightness so the lid doesn't just slip around. The lid was never an issue for me.
2097535
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.
1712372
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??
729787
Hi, it can be a little awkward to open. On the handle side (not the hinge side) under the handle there is a stand, the the handle which is longer has a lip ( Make sure you hold the handle at the tip), then pull the bottom, where the stand is away from the handle that juts out a little farther. Hope this helps
805353
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.
955620
I push on the metal lid with a tool of some kind to deform it so it opens, as you probably have figured out. I lay the lid on the counter upside down and push on the inside of the lid with the same object (the handle of a wooden spoon) to make it pop back the other way. It will then snap right back on the opening with no problem. Low-tech solution, but it works fine.
2040197
for me, the main issue was the height limit. it can open a pretty large lid. Mine is in storage so I can't look directly, but maybe some black and decker website might have better info than me. I found a web-like disc that's flexible and grips lids very well. So far, with my arthritis I haven't been stumped yet on opening a jar. Good luck
1296418
My husband did say that he doesn't usually even use or need the lid, he said it not having a hinged lid doesn't seem to be a problem at all, hope you find what you want!!