having problems lifting lid don't want to break it what am I doing wrong
382597
I've had the coffeemaker for 3 months now and the lid is still stiff. Don't worry! Put your thumb under the lever and your four fingers across the top. Push down with your fingers and lift the lever up and back with your thumb. Hope this helps!
382598
I put both of my thumbs under the little red lever located right above the clock and "Bella" while placing my index fingers along the top edges of the coffee maker, and it opens with slight pressure. It locks rather securely so it DOES take a little more pressure than most other coffee makers I've had. Good luck, and I hope this helps even a little.
2235969
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. : )
457037
I have the same problem. Two of my lids broke. I just emailed Thermos, so I will just have to wait and see what they say.
518620
You can lift up the weight on top with a pot holder and the pressure will release. You can then screw it off. If you want quick pressure release, run cold water over the lid. It takes less than 15 seconds that way.
689487
Try to make sure that the bag is not anywhere by the sensor and make sure that nothing is blocking the lid from coming down all the way otherwise it would close and open back and stay open sometimes. If that does not help try to turn off the power and manually push the lid down it seemed to help.
659200
That's a bit odd, we have had no trouble latching the lid. Are you sure you are seating the lid properly; if so, then, as inlikely as it may be, perhaps the lid is misshaped or the latch deffective.
2144683
Mine, the lid broke after 6 months of use. I contacted the company and they sent a replacement free of charge. Contact them and they should be able to help you!
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.
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.
1066408
You have to make sure the vent is still open, then wait a minute or so and then lift the hinges ( or claps ). The lid should open, but be careful because the food will be hot. Deb M.
2019108
Lid must be down step firmly on peddle. Hope this helps I have three no problems.
510939
I have not had this problem (yet). The reason that I bought this model was that the write-up claimed that the lid was "easy to open". I'm disappointed to hear that you are having this problem. If you do get it to open, apply the silicone o-ring lube to the threads also. This will help prevent them from seizing in the future.
269963
We had this same issue when we had a cover on the lid part. It would not let it open far enough to stay up.
1865766
There is a tan colored slide lock on both lids. Slide it towards the outside. o me the lock is a waste of time it stays closed without it. The you grab the center wavy plastic part of the lid and turn it so the arrows line up then lift up. Sometimes it gets hard to open so I close it back then try again or try the other lid. If the arrows are lined up you may need to pry it up maybe the store glued it on or something.
1424796
Thanks much for the tip. I'll give it a try. I too am not too concerned about the inside of the lid.
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.
1434663
Have you tried giving it a good shake and jolt? It worked for me suffering the same problem. Sometimes the lock latch engages just enough to keep the lid down.