How do you get lids to close &amp; seal? We bought 6 &amp; cannot get the lids to close &amp; seal.
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You have to be really strong. My hubby has to close them & he struggles with it. I did it once with my foot and putting full body weight into it. I suggest buying the lids that screw down. The Gamma Seal lids. Unfortunately they are expensive & 2 of the gamma lids I bought came cracked & sending them back was ridiculous due to price. So it's kind of a problem about lids on these buckets.
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I have a hard time opening it too. I've had it for over a year and I use it almost every day, but even with constant use the lid has never gotten easier to open. I've just found better ways to open it. I now use a dime to pop the lid up.
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The 1st time I used it I got it to shut, but haven't been able to get it to shut again. I found that I wasn't shutting the lid down completely. After I realized what I was doing wrong, it works GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
495938
I had same problem. I thought it was a defect since space between lid and container would mean that it would not close like a tight seal. I returned this product because of this reason.
1066406
You are correct, I have the same problem. It would seem that the lids don't exactly fit the bottom, as it's difficult to line them up to snap it down.
1776270
Betty, I have not personally tried to buy the lids separately. I also have not seen them advertized separately so I would lean toward saying you cannot buy the lids separately. I can tell you that my wife and I find all the containers (5) we have like this quite useful. The lids are nice and seal easily!
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.
1715253
The ones I ordered did not advertise lids or come with them. I think there may be two versions of these - one with and one with out. Good luck.
1751461
The lids do not "snap" closed. The Food Saver machine will suck the air out of the unit and seal it tight. Use the "Accessories" setting on the Food Saver.
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They don't actually snap closed, but I know what you are talking about. I ordered 2 sets (4 containers, and one of the containers is defective. I tried all the lids plus some that I already had, and the one bottom would not seal with any of the tops. All 4 of the tops worked my bottoms including my older ones. I have been so busy that I haven't contacted the vendor to see if I can get a replacement. Guess I need to do that. I really love them, and already had 4 when I ordered these 4. I like that they will stack about 3 high in a small space in my fridge, and I have kept Romaine Lettuce leaves fresh for 4 weeks in one.
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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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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!!
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Hi, I had the same problem for a few days.....finally I thought and thought and realized that the process works on vacuum seal. I majorly tightened the lid and the thing stopped overflowing! They should tell us that. Hope yours works well.
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If this happens I unsnap the other three and make sure to use more pressure pushing down on the lid before snapping them close again. That always does the trick and I hope it helps you.
1502238
Try taking the lid off when it is not sealed. Then seal it and try it again. You'll have major trouble removing the lid if it's sealed.
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When we did ours, you have to wait until the timer goes off before the lid will open. Hope this helps.
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You can do it in phases, it will just take longer. Just close all the lids tight!