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How to Fix an OXO Container's Jammed Button

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  1. How to Fix an OXO Container's Jammed Button, How to Fix an OXO Container's Jammed Button: step 1, image 1 of 3 How to Fix an OXO Container's Jammed Button, How to Fix an OXO Container's Jammed Button: step 1, image 2 of 3 How to Fix an OXO Container's Jammed Button, How to Fix an OXO Container's Jammed Button: step 1, image 3 of 3
    • Hold the lid with the button facing down.

    • Twist the flat part in the direction of the arrows or counter clockwise.

  2. How to Fix an OXO Container's Jammed Button: step 2, image 1 of 3 How to Fix an OXO Container's Jammed Button: step 2, image 2 of 3 How to Fix an OXO Container's Jammed Button: step 2, image 3 of 3
    • Firmly pinch both the half-moon shaped openings.

    • Pull up the removed outer piece and set it aside.

  3. How to Fix an OXO Container's Jammed Button: step 3, image 1 of 1
    • Place the lid perpendicular and onto the top of the container's opening.

    • The button should pop out. Placing the lid on a flat surface will prevent them from coming out.

    • Locate the two holes.

  4. How to Fix an OXO Container's Jammed Button: step 4, image 1 of 2 How to Fix an OXO Container's Jammed Button: step 4, image 2 of 2
    • With a tool in each hand, insert them into the openings of the buttons.

    • Make sure the two tools are centered on the plastic in the openings.

    • Tools must be small enough to fit inside the openings - alternatives to spudgers work.

    • Firmly press downwards until the button pops out.

    • Applying a lot of pressure is necessary, but also may damage the plastic of the lid.

  5. How to Fix an OXO Container's Jammed Button: step 5, image 1 of 2 How to Fix an OXO Container's Jammed Button: step 5, image 2 of 2
    • Flip the lid so the button faces up.

    • It should be easy to pinch the sides of the button so that it pops up.

    • Pinch the two sides and gently pull up.

    • Remove the button.

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    • Flip the button so the inside wire faces upwards.

    • Use pliers to bend the wire similar to its original shape.

    • Use the unbent wire as a reference to reshape the bent wire.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, squeeze the button back onto the lid and follow these instructions in reverse order.

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