topic Re: Lock and Lock lid in Kitchen

Lock and Lock lid

caron — Fri, 23 Sep 2016 01:30:32 GMT

My husband microwaved a lock & lock bowl, with some soup, but didn't unlock nor take the lid off. Now I can't get the lid off at all. Any suggestions. thank you.

Re: Lock and Lock lid

Mz iMac — Fri, 23 Sep 2016 01:33:12 GMT

Make your husband take the lid off.

Re: Lock and Lock lid

Day1128 — Fri, 23 Sep 2016 01:36:09 GMT

@caron wrote:
My husband microwaved a lock & lock bowl, with some soup, but didn't unlock nor take the lid off. Now I can't get the lid off at all. Any suggestions. thank you.

This happened to me. I had to give the L & L to a co-worker (guy) to pull the lid off. The tabs didn't break, fortunately. The vacuum created when this happens is very strong.

Re: Lock and Lock lid

caron — Fri, 23 Sep 2016 02:32:07 GMT

@Mz iMac wrote:
Make your husband take the lid off.

LOL he tried.

Re: Lock and Lock lid

caron — Fri, 23 Sep 2016 02:33:31 GMT

@Day1128 wrote:
@caron wrote:
My husband microwaved a lock & lock bowl, with some soup, but didn't unlock nor take the lid off. Now I can't get the lid off at all. Any suggestions. thank you.
This happened to me. I had to give the L & L to a co-worker (guy) to pull the lid off. The tabs didn't break, fortunately. The vacuum created when this happens is very strong.

At least I know it's a strong seal. I was trying to pry it open with a paring knife that had a sharp tip. the very tip is broken off now.

Re: Lock and Lock lid

GCR18 — Fri, 23 Sep 2016 03:02:38 GMT

I haven't had this happen. I think I'd freeze it, then try.

Re: Lock and Lock lid

caron — Fri, 23 Sep 2016 04:32:38 GMT

Thanks everyone!! I did manage to finally get it off. A lot of prying with a knife.

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qualitygal — Fri, 23 Sep 2016 09:54:08 GMT

@caron wrote:
Thanks everyone!! I did manage to finally get it off. A lot of prying with a knife.

Hope you did it over a sink.

Re: Lock and Lock lid

Italian baker — Fri, 23 Sep 2016 20:04:45 GMT

Hi Caron,

Chris Pryme has mentioned during her presentations to never put it in the microwave with the lid locked. It can explode. It needs to let steam escape.She said to take the lid, turn it upside down and put it back on the bowl.

Hope this helps!

Re: Lock and Lock lid

sarahpanda — Sat, 24 Sep 2016 09:52:06 GMT

I have washed my L & L lids in the dishwasher, top rack...and afterwards, the lid didn't fit correctly on the bottom. I handwash my lids now.

Re: Lock and Lock lid

violann — Sat, 24 Sep 2016 11:32:19 GMT

Slip the blade of a butter knife between the lid and the lip, and pry it off. Happens to me all the time. Don't apply a lot for f pressure, just a little twist, and it will pop.

If the container becomes misshaped from the interior suction, fill it with water and microwave it u till it assumes its original shape.

Re: Lock and Lock lid

depglass — Sat, 24 Sep 2016 15:46:35 GMT

Put it in the freezer until pressure equalizes. I tend to stab myself messing with butter knives. I no longer use micro with L&L. The same thing will happen when you put hot food into the frig.

Re: Lock and Lock lid

Mothertrucker — Sun, 25 Sep 2016 12:46:08 GMT

You have created a vacuum ..Sometimes freezing can expnd the contents and reduce the vacuum..Sometimes screwdriver can be used as well..

Had it happen..I have been a lot more careful since!! LOL!

Re: Lock and Lock lid

Ms Tink — Wed, 28 Sep 2016 16:14:43 GMT

I use a knife to just slip under the edge and it pops right off. The only thing I have problems with are the lids. I purchased a marinated bowl and when I went to use it months later the lid would not snap closed. I should have tried it when I first got it but my cabinets are full of L&L and I forget I have some things. I have also drop a few on the floor and one of the closures have broken off. Use to didn't have problems. However, I will start checking once I get the item in.