Strainer piece: Is the strainer piece removable?
331044
Yep! According to the manufacturer's site, the strainer can piece can be removed. Here's what they said: "Easily wash your veggies, fruits, meat, and pasta and filter gravy, sauces, and other liquids with this dual function funnel and strainer. With a removable strainer made of durable, heat resistant silicone, this tool won't warp, rust, or corrode."
1793047
yes to the strainer and drain, not the rack - you are better off with a silicone mat, racks are hard to clean and don't cushion the bottom of the sink.
1687651
I've decided not to attempt to remove the strainer. I rinse it thoroughly after each use by running water through it in both directions with the bottom in the open position. Unless you have a really deep sink, I'd recommend that when rinsing it from the bottom you start with the water at low pressure in order to avoid making a mess. Once you have the "opener" depressed and the water flowing directly over the opening, you can turn the water up to full pressure. Rinsing from the top doesn't pose any problems. You can start with the water at full pressure and simply depress the "opener" from the bottom. My strainer is slightly tinted from the tea but that's all. If I ever decide that the strainer needs cleaning, I'll let hot soapy water sit in it for a few hours. I simply don't want to mess with such a good thing by removing the strainer. It seals perfectly and I'd rather not do anything that might cause the seal to leak.
757785
It says in the instructions "Strainer to remove water without losing your Orbeez!" So I believe that's how. You don't throw them away :)
2209948
No - The only strainer is the one that holds the tea. A spout strainer would be nice because sometimes if you are at the bottom of the pot, leaves go into your mug from tilting the pot.
1867455
I don't remember having to remove that piece. I did not remove it and it works just fine.
1647600
Yes. But you can lift out the strainer part and set a finer strainer within it. It would have to be a large one though but it would work in a pinch. Hope this helps you.
906235
I remove the strainer and then this fits perfectly. When I am done, I remove the stopper and slip the strainer in place to collect the food particles from the draining sink water. Works well.
2254435
No, it is one piece with the bead sliding up and down on the brass "hanger". I suppose it could be removed if you did not want it.
2282193
Yes..its removable; you just have to lift it from its base..not very heavy and its very easy to clean and replace.
666951
I've never tried that. I think the mesh is the same size as the metal strainers.
69913
Yes...it is a loose lid...just sits on glass rim. No rubber fitting. I do not always use the strainer. I love this little tea pot!
1958899
The strainer basket lifts right out for easy cleaning, etc. It could be easy to replace if you could find a new one.
352199
I assume you mean by "plastic piece" the inside rim attached to the top. Yes, it is removable with a lock nut and wrench, but I'm not sure why you'd want to take that off, as it holds the top inside the pot. No rusting at all, unlike my old Bodum pot. Love this one, use it every day.
1546506
OK, I see what you mean with strainer. Definetively No, the faucet does not include it.
697191
The drain/strainer is NOT included. I bought a nice black strainer kit from Menards and it matched perfectly!
815636
No does not come with a strainer. You need an inline filter housing with replaceable element.