I just received this trash can and the lid is locked. I have no idea how it releases. I've tried pushing but don't want to break the lock, of course.
176062
Pull the silver tab on the front of the lid towards the front of the trash can to unlock it. Push it back in to lock.
176063
The grey latch on the front is what locks the lid. If that is undone and it still won't open it is likely damaged and the metal rod that "pops" the lid isn't working correctly.
176064
The lock is the silver colored latch looking piece on the top of the can. To lock, it pushes inward, by pushing the piece straight back towards the rear of the can. To unlock, grab this piece and pull towards you, parallel to the floor.
176065
it's really easy. Just lift the very front lip edge of the top, the silver piece, and it unlocks and opens. It sort of snaps a bit.
176066
Locking mechanism works by sliding the silver latch either towards you or away from you. Try sliding the mechanism until it releases. DO NOT push down on or pull up on mechanism as this will break it.
495323
I was challenged by the lock on the lid. I grip the front of the lid, put my thumbs over the silver bit and grab hold at the back, and then I pull the silver bit toward me. Just sort of press down and pull it toward you. It is a firm lock, but it is intended to be to prevent dogs from opening it and strewing trash everywhere. Best kitchen trash can I've ever owned.
402602
Turn it counter clockwise. If it sticks continue to turn and gently pull up. Once the plastic lid is off the stainless part should fall out. If not just tap it. Peter
1581317
Keep turning the lid counter clockwise and it will come off. It has a little resistance to show when in the open to drink position. You just turn past it and the lid comes odd.
1144983
In my experience the lid is not easily removable which seems to be a design flaw. We just leave ours resting on top. It got stuck twice in the first weeks that we owned it and ha to pry it off. I do not recommend this composter.
481722
Hold opener parallel to the top of the can, and clamp on. You don't need to clamp very hard. Then turn handle clockwise. The other direction will not work. Use the pliers to take the lid off.
210077
You are suppose to unlock it first then lift up the other two handles. Once you lift it up the lid will pop up by itself.
1597523
Remove the strap (I'm sure you did that already but just in case) and put your hands on either side of the lid where the strap used to be. Use your fingers to push in the plastic tabs and lift up. The lid should come right off. The plastic tabs on the lid fit into slots on either side of the base.
609495
I had the same problem. It has to do with the lid being secure and the latches in the proper position. Try taking the lid off and putting it back on then secure the latches as close to the front of the unit as possible. Takes a few times to get the hang of how to secure the latches. Cheers, Jeff.
422552
Hold the base with one hand and rotate the lid with the other. If that doesn't work, you might have a dud. Ours works just fine.
910035
Just drop the lid down, press down and it auto-snaps shut. You can then also use the key to lock it.
131502
Very good question. Opening the top is critical to usage of this unit. There are three ways of doing this: 1) To open the entire top (to load or unload a trash bag), hold on to the can's body while pulling up on the very edge of the lip of the lid. The whole top will swing up. 2) To open the top's hatch (normal use/disposing of trash), find the tab on the hatch lid (about an inch behind the lip). Pull the tab towards yourself to unlock the hatch; you can then open the hatch. I recommend locking the hatch after closing it to prevent odor issues. 3) If none of the above work, use a crowbar. Note that I do *not* recommend this.
441677
Same thing. The lid to my container stopped locking, and I emailed the company customer service and they sent me a replacement lid.
771834
I never had the lid get stuck, but I've experienced the cups bottom getting stuck so I just carefully lifted it up. Perhaps you could do the same in the opposite direction.
811313
The top attaches to the opener with a magnet. After opening simply grasp the lid and pull away from the magnet. If you stop the opener before it has gone completely around the can, the lid may not come away cleanly without a section remaining attached to the can.
469930
I had mine for one day, the lid locked up so I ended up returning with $50 worth of food in it. I hope you have a better lock than I. Otherwise, toss it, don't waste your good money on buying a part that's half the cost of unit.
827318
The lid can be tricky, but once you figure it out, it's very easy and it stays very air tight. The lid of course is removed by pressing in the middle of it until it pops and then it easily lifts off. To put the lid back on, put the lid on the counter top so the inside of the lid (with the plastic insert) is facing up. Press down on the middle of the lid, returning the center to its original position. Then you are able to put the lid back on the can and press and it will snap securely in its position. Hope this helps.