How do you open it? I saw tips on opening it from the bottom, but I bet the manufacturer put more logic in the opening from the top.
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There are two small tabs inside that you pull up on. That removes small piece of the plastic enabling you to remove a small amount of powder s you need it and the slide it closed when not in use so if the container gets flipped accidently there is not a ton of powder that could fall out when you unscrew the top for the next use.
206858
I've used a butter knife between the bottom of the lid and the side of my thumb to pry it open. Just be careful not to spill it everywhere!
1609119
Sorry, but the only thing I can think of is to take it to a locksmith. They can open it for you.
1595716
I just looked at mine. I noticed that I also had something rattling around inside. Sounded like a small piece of plastic. I saw no easy way to open. It doesn't affect the operation. I'm going to leave it and not worry about it. It's probably just something loose from the manufacturing process.
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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.
1644573
Same here, but we got them close..now HOW DO YOU OPEN IT? I'm afraid that when I bottle the Kombucha I wont be able to open them again.
1082092
my housing is different than the picture, it's split right in the middle instead of towards the top, but there's no trick to opening it, sometimes it's just harder than others, be sure and put some vaseline on the rubber washer when you reassemble
274106
I had the same issue with a different model. I forced it open slightly manually once and it was ok. I know it sounds crude. But it worked in the past.
485888
It's easy just push hard and it will open! Pls read the directions on the box! Thanks
892079
I just had the same problem. GRRRR What did you end up doing to get it open?
2164492
When I received mine I could not open it either. I returned to Amazon immediately. I would call Amazon customer service for advice.
635554
There's no trick to it. Just turn it counter clockwise by the handle. It could possibly have some air pressure making it more difficult than normal to open. To test that, squeeze the lever until no more air/liquid will come out of the nozzle.
455254
There is a button on the bottom of the back. Just press it in with fingernail and it pops open.
2058426
Had the same problem...you have to push the small gray button on the bottom up, while at the same time sliding the compartment open to the side. Hope this helps!
1538750
The whole top comes off, from the bottom of the design. I usually twist slightly as I pull. It won't have any grooves or anything so twisting isn't 100% necessary but it makes it a little easier. It really shouldn't be that hard to open.
1908510
It's a little tricky.sometimes I pulled forward on the lip and it opened. Haven't used it since last July.I'm going by memory. Turn and push key and button. Hope that helps
1318682
If it opens up it is not obvious. Probably would take some tools :) Hope that helps.