Is the cover supposed to come off???? I have yet to be able to do that! Have been slipping the water in slowly through the tiny area! Am afraid of breaking the machine, but even adding oils in this manner I feel is inefficient! Anyone know?? thanks!!
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Yes, you twist the whole top portion off. Find the 2 black dots beside the on button. Twist the top off counterclockwise (the dots will not be aligned when you can pull the top off). You know it's locked back on when you twist clockwise and the dots are lined up again. Mine is rather stubborn to twist off.
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Laura - sorry I don't know if the cover even comes off. I cleaned a few spots gently rubbing, using "original club soda" and warm soapy water. Then I promptly found a cover for bottom cushion almost same fabric shade/ Now sit on the bottom cushion cover. Al
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It took me and my son and daughter to put it on. It wasn't hard to do that. My husband tried to remove it after winter with just himself and the kids (my son and daughter) and because of the debris and water it made a huge mess. Had he used a pump to take out the water first or had a couple more people it would have been fine. I wouldn't recommend taking this cover on and off throughout the week.
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I would first start by double checking the condition of the Pumping unit before attempting any use. 1. Disassemble the Pump assembly where the magnetic fins spin. You should be able to remove the magnetic/plastic fanblade assembly. There is either a metal/plastic stick with two rubber tips used to help dampen any vibrations. If the pump wasn't taken care of, or "ran dry" for too long, the magnetic fan assembly may have warped making disassembly more difficult. 2. if all goes well, and you can in fact pull the pump's magnetic fan assembly out, or can freely spin it within the pump housing assembly, then you can try priming the unit by filling the canister. (do this outside or where overflow water will be caught) 3. I have just over filled my unit, and while waiting for the pump to start sucking in water, I've closed the "Out" hose valve. applied generous pumping of the prime button, then reopened the Out hose valve. This creates suction thus if no water is coming into the "In" hose valve you may have a obstruction. Make sure the canister is full of water before starting it up, made a huge difference in how long I waited for the water to begin flowing. The top half of the pump assembly itself needs to have some water in it, because to me, it seems like it doesn't do jack squat unless there is water in it. I'm not a major fan of the Cascade series pumps, but when it comes to customer service the manufacture I contacted directly helped me out in a pinch. There is a science to the Priming aspect of getting the unit going. I've noticed leaving the "Out" valve at the half off position, while priming, this helps pressure build up as the "In" hose begins to fill with water. The sudden opening of the "Out" valve causes the built up pressure to pull enough of that collected water in the "In" hose to make it to the pump assembly, and voila. it freaking starts working. ..after 30 minutes of trying"
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You have to put a little manpower into it . I asked my husband to remove it for me. I think the water pressure builds up as it flows.
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Suzanne, I am having the same difficulties with this vacuum. I usually cannot get it open to take out the dirt and dog hair, so I end up pulling it out with my fingers - YUK! I finally was able to get the entire thing apart to wash it all and there is debris behind the screen that I have no idea how to get out, so I just kept forcing water through it...very frustrating. I am sorry that I bought this vacuum. It was a lot of hype over nothing.
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Hi my friend, tell me about it!!! Worst product! Had the same problem with my new car. I finally took it to a car wash, and used a wand. By getting it wet, it became soft and pliable, allowing me to grab pieces at a time and tear it off. A lot of it peeled off just from the high water pressure. Sad product! It still takes time, but it will come off. Good luck!
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This has happened to me a few times. I couldn't figure it out at first, but then I realized that it was getting a little clogged. I think I'm due to change the filter, but today when I was cleaning it, I blew into the black hole so that water came out the other end and made sure I the motor really well. Put it back together and the bubbles started coming back up through the top. Ashtyn is right too -- you have to really make sure the two pieces line up perfectly together.
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Remove the outer rubber puck like cover. It is on snug as a glove but it does come off:)
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One of the answers I read here was that you need to remove the cover. Hope that helps.
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It's like all the comments below, just squeeze the sides evenly and it will come off quick and easy, but it is possible you are trying to squeeze the solid part of the housing where the remote is kept which that will make it difficult to remove the cover. if you are still having a hard time then it possible it is defective.
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I haven't tried that yet. I think it will come off if you put anything with oil in it..or create streaks.... that's my own opinion. If you try it and it remains on then you can post your review here.. :)
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Sounds like its defective, ours is tight (it was to be for waterproofing) but not unreasonably hard to get off. Perhaps try a pair of pliers?
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Hey! Thanks for the reply!Just give it a try and let me know if it works. I still haven't bought it (because of the cover flow issue) but if that method works, then I'm definitely getting it :D
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In colder weather I always keep the cover on. It has no effect on the pump or filters. It is easily romoved by hand but it helps to cut it in half at the pool center so you can fold and remove it in two pieces. The reel system is overkill.
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My machine did leak a bit too. When I moved the machine forward to fill up, I noticed water underneath it. My husband opened the machine up. There is a snap on piece and draws hot water up. He put silicone grease on it and it stopped. I will get more details soon on what he did.
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I haven't had either of these problems. My pool cleaner is a Kreppy Krawler and I have no problem with it messing with the cover.