How can I pop the cubes out easily? Even if I push one end of them, it doesn't work most of the times.
1379551
I do it 2 ways. I either wait a few minutes so I guess it's considered "slightly" melted and it comes out....Or I kind of pound it on the counter like ice cubes and it comes out.
1379552
What I do is flip the tray over and run hot water over the cubes I want to use until I can visibly see that they've loosened themselves in the tray. Usually takes approximately 20-30 seconds. I flip the tray back over, take the lid off, and the cubes slide right out!
1379553
You have to run warm/hot water over the back of them for a minute or so, then they loosen up and they will pop out pretty easily.
1379554
Not really sure what the proper way is. I broke both trays in a week. You can thaw them but that increases risk of bacteria .... If you put hot water on the back, it gets to the food. Just overall no good way to do it :/
1379555
If you fill one side of your sink with a little hot water {stay below the tray line} just enough to cover the bottom of the tray leave the tray for about 1 to 2 minutes and they pop right out. Hope this helps.
1379556
I turn it upside down and run warm water over it for a few seconds. They slide right out easily after that :)
1379557
If you let the cubes melt just a little bit (like 5 min out or shock the bottoms in a hot water bath for 30 sec) you be able to easily slide out the cubes.
674719
I had a dickens of a time getting it to close as well. I had to eventually, but mindfully paying attention and pushed them together with a little bit of force. They are hard to open too. I would say I hate the aggravation of that immensely, however, that also means it isn't going to give easily if dropped!
1603190
I pinch a piece off the cube and drop in on the water surface. Try using your finger tips, not a knife.
1319020
Just a little force should do it. If you use a screwdriver on one side to get it moving, do not use too much pressure, it should come out fairly easily.
2024116
put thumbs into each side and apply pressure outwards. they are stiff but will open back up if you press hard. I have done this myself and had to open by hand. stiff but it works.
1454397
Just push them in hard. They won't break. Yea it's a bit difficult at first
451153
You just have to pull them open. Some of them get stuck and you have to pull really hard. It snaps open and closed...
1472936
Just push harder. I thought I'd break it getting it open, but I just wasn't pressing hard enough.
1767684
Hi! I had the same problem. However what I do is ..place the popsicles by water just for a second...and they easily come out...
1915933
You twist them (to the left I think). I had trouble with one of mine and had to twist and pull quite a bit before it popped open. Tricky little suckers.
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!
135829
You can try pushing from the holes inthe top.... I had no problem, I just pinched the bottom of mine and bent it. There are actually 2 of them inside... hope this helps
2270868
There is two possibilities here, Mr. Me. The first and most likely is that, when one side is not turned enough and you begin to turn another side, the tension will cause a piece or two to go flying. Don't worry, 99% of the time the pieces are fine and will pop right back in. The second possibility, though less likely, is that you received a cube that should have been picked out by quality control. If this is the case, contact the seller directly and explain. Just keep in mind that there is a language barrier so you email should be kept brief and direct.I hope this helpsW.G
1369890
You have to make sure there is nothing in the space that the doors close in first, move things back away from the doors. If that doesn't work, you may need to realign the doors or the magnets. Otherwise I can't imagine why they would "keep popping open", mine never have.
1778456
Just take the bottom and top half and twist. It can be kind of difficult to open, I still struggle with mine.
1332073
Sounds like a faulty cube. Mine has had zero issues . I love it and we play with it daily and have for weeks . Contact amazon and return it and get another cube these cubes are great
1785555
It works best by pushing downward on one side of the ice cube and sliding the ice cube out of the tray in the opposite direction. They are flat on the top side and crescent shaped underneath. The other option is to do the traditional "twist" of the tray and the ice cubes pop out. It is practically impossible to grab the ice cube while it is still in the tray and pull it straight out.