What's the secret to putting the lids on so they close in the "Seal Zone?" I can try to screw these on a million times and never end in the seal zone.
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Mine never have probably never will. I just screw them on tight and ignore the seal zone. I like these ones because they don't leak as much as others I have tried
1737681
It needs to be in OR past the zone and will seal fine. These things are fantastic.
1737682
Mine don't either. I just screw them on tight and they don't leak--seal zone or not.
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. : )
587648
Can't help you friend. The instruction that came with mine , stated the lid is to remain open during operation. Sorry.
1453853
Yes, you have to be sure and get the sealon, then screw the lid on tight. It works well for me.
2097828
YES ! The lids have an excellent seal ; BUT one of our containers came with a bad seal. Evidently at the factory the seal was not installed properly and was in a position to only seal about 60 percent of the lid. I could not find away or anyone who would take back the individual canister and replace it. They wanted the whole set ( once I found someone to commit to customer satisfaction ) so I just fixed it myself. No big deal. I would highly recommend this product, they do seal and are great to look at.
1327623
what about lids? where do we find the lids for this product? do they work well with them?
1706106
the seal on this tight. there is a rubber around the tight fitting lid that clamps down extra hard.
416264
can also pull them off with a little effort. I also bought the WalMart "Better Homes and Garden" container w/ the flip lock lid and I can do the same with a little more effort. I've had them for 6 mos. they both seem to keep things fresh and bugs out. (I live in Florida). They also look nice on the counter.
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I have mine stacked up in a back corner of a cabinet (makes s good use of otherwise wasted space.) They stack very easily. The lids I keep in an organizer with all my other lids. This is the first set of these I have owned with lids, glad somebody finally decided to make them, so much better than plastic wrap on them!
797624
Your reCap lid or a regular canning jar lid? My reCap has never been "stuck" I've had to ask my husband to use his muscle to assist me though.
1230329
So far... I have not had this problem with my (4) keepers. When I just looked at one of mine, I noticed that there is a groove in the seal that must fit OVER an inner "ridge" in the top of the lid. It kind of 'snaps' onto that ridge when it is on right. You may not be getting the groove on the ridge properly. If that does not correct the problem, then you may want to return it for a new one. I have used one of mine for almost 2 years and have had no problems.
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I haven't had that problem but this is how I get it closed. First, every few uses I use olive oil around only the angled edge of the pot that contacts the lid (as per the manual) I only use a little oil, almost wiping it all away. I loosen all of the wing nuts and then set the lid on the pot looking at how much space is between the two all the way around leveling this out as much as you can (it's never perfect). Then I flip up all the wing nuts into their notches. I turn one only until it contacts the lid, not pushing the lid down yet. Then I do the one directly across from it continuing like this until all are making contact, always going across from the last one I tightened. Then I start over with one tightening it most of the way, then the one across from it and so on. Basically I keep tightening across the lid and around until they are finger tight. Now, when my husband helps me can I always have seal failures and problems because he is strong and thinks everything needs to be tightened as tight as he can get get them and not so with the lid just hand tight by me and I am not strong. Now, if the canner is getting up to pressure I personally wouldn't worry about it. Mine may have a little bubble or sputter here and there and I don't notice it if it comes up to pressure. Hope this helps, it sounds very complicated when I typed it out but it isn't really when I do it just a system I follow.
172434
You need to make sure that slide the outer hinge out correctly!! I had that problem too, until I figured out how to seal it properly!!
1305254
I don't have to press them to make them seal. I really like my lids, however, you should be aware that when the sides are bumped in the refrigerator, the lid will not hold the seal. My solution is just to leave a little room around the container with the lid.
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LOL, yes, this is a huge issue with these big bubba cups. You have to twist the lid to the left or right using the dip in the top lid for leverage. The twist will break the seal/lid suction, then you have to get your fingers in the tiny gap created between the cup and lid, then pry open. It is an awful process that takes lots of practice. I can't believe more people haven't had this issue. Needs to be redesigned desperately. Great seal, so no leaks, but practically impossible to open. Good luck.
1337621
Hummmm...I'm not sure how you're trying to open them if it's causing difficulty. If you use a flat head screwdriver, and pry all around the can, like a pain can, it should pop right off. I'm sorry, I don't have any other suggestions, if you were opening it as I mentioned :-( Good luck!
813357
My lids fit pretty good except for last, it fit very snug but I could put it in the rack. I would think maybe try to swap some lids around to see which lids fit better. Hope you are able to get it.