It will stay locked so you can't cheat! You can replace the batteries with the lid locked to the base ad then it will continue to count down. If you remove the batteries or they die, the timer will stop counting down. What happens when the kSafe runs out of power when the lid is locked? Once locked, you must wait for the time to expire, or break the base to gain access. This allows you to double check the timer before the lid locks. Simply press the dial a second time before the five-second timer reaches zero. Once you press the dial to activate the lock, you have five seconds to cancel. What if I accidentally set the wrong time?
Please see the user guide or click here to see how it's done. There is risk that someone may accidentally set the time longer than intended, that the lid becomes stuck to the base, or that the electronics may fail resulting in the items inside to become inaccessible. However, no time sensitive items such as health critical medicine should be used in the kSafe. The kSafe is safe to store food it is made of BPA-free food grade plastics, the quality standard of the industry. The lid houses electronics so it is is best to wash the Kitchen Safe carefully by hand. Hopefully the thought of having to buy a replacement base will keep the temptation at bay.
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If temptation is too strong, break the base (it will crack) as you can buy a replacement base at a fraction of the cost of a full unit. If you drop, attempt to break in, or put force on the lid it can break the base or lid and will void the warranty. It is made of plastic and can be broken with force. The kSafe was designed to be a deterrent, not an industrial safe. Searching Amazon for "key locking box or bag" will provide some solutions. We recommend you buy a key locking box or banker bag and then place the key in the kSafe.
Humidity from the refrigerator and freezer can damage the electronics and will void the warranty. The kSafe is not designed for use in a freezer or refrigerator. Can I put the kSafe in the freezer or refrigerator? What can I store in the kSafe?Īlmost anything! The kSafe is designed for safely storing food and many other items. Will my kSafe lid fit on a kSafe XL or Mini base? The kSafe can be locked for as short as one minute or as long as ten days. No cheating! How long can I lock the kSafe? The kSafe was designed to only unlock once the timer reaches zero.
If your item doesn't fit in the kSafe, we recommend you lock it up with a key and put the key in the kSafe! Click on "Shop" at the top and then click on "Click to comparison sizes" to see a chart that compares sizes. Yes! And it's filled with lots of useful information, check it out by clicking here. Once locked, the Kitchen Safe will not unlock until the timer reaches zero. If you’re interested in this stuff, here is a great TED talk on the subject. We’ve taken years of inter-temporal and willpower research and reimagined it into a fun and effective product that helps people reach their goals. Pre-commitment is the notion of committing to a smart choice now, when you know you’ll be tempted by a bad choice later. They discovered that pre-commitment can significantly increase our chances of achieving our goals. Long Answer - The kSafe was developed based on research published by scientists at MIT, Harvard, Stanford, Princeton, and Yale. Short Answer – Because it’s really cool! And, it’s been scientifically proven to increase your chances of reaching your goals.