Does anyone else using this workbowl have the problems I do getting the top off after food processing? Any tricks you've learned?
896125
once you are through, turn the top and lift off. the tab that slips into the unit has to be turned clockwise to disengage the lid. if you are having trouble getting the bowl off the unit, it does take a firm hand to turn it. after a few times it does loosen up.
896126
No..hmmm...I just twist and it's off. Don't drop it like I did cause if you break the plastic piece that locks it in to start it, you'll be ordering a new bowl like I had to..ugh
1621812
If it comes apart, I haven't figured it out. I carefully inspected mine after two eggs. I didn't detect any food residue whatsoever, fwiw. Proceed accordingly.
880256
It took me a while to get that out too. I had to pry it out with the flat end of a spoon the first time. Now I just pull it straight up and it comes out every time.
796601
I have been buying this product for years and have never had this issue like this one. Some one strong than yourself to open it :-)), or a rubber lid gripper you can find in most grocery stores. Good Luck, it's a great product!
930207
I bought this for my husband, and he does all the feeding. I think you unscrew the center top and lift if off. If that doesn't work, email me back, and I'll ask him how it works. Thanks. Diane. Email me at ddw@srt.com.
785417
I take it apart and clean it quite often. I also run it in the dish washer as it is also dish washer safe. By taking it apart the top breaks down into a few pieces and i remove the rubber bands inside and clean them before putting it back together. Pretty easy, hope this helps!
200201
http://www.appliancepartspros.com/upper-rack-track-parts-for-kitchenaid-kuds30ixwh1.html Open the link showing a diagram of your top rack. Part number 2 is the part you are looking at on Amazon. Remove rack from dishwasher (there is a retainer at the end of each drawer track that needs to be either removed or opened and the tray will slide out). Carefully unclip Part #11 from the rack and slide down ward until it will unclip from the rack adjuster. Mine were very brittle from age and I snapped one off. Remove second retaining clip part #12. Hard to explain how to do this, but it is not difficult. Release the middle of it, slide it upward and and it will come off. Remove the last retainer, part #9. I used a small screw driver to assist in releasing it. Next use a small screw driver to pry apart parts 8 & 10. The top part is tabbed and the bottom part snaps together so I gently pried it apart from the bottom sides (there was a small notch i could easily get into). The rack adjuster will now slide off. Do one at a time and use the other as a reference. Assembly is the reverse. Take you time - shouldn't take over 45-60 minutes. First side takes the longest, after you do one the other is easy. Hope this helps.
1446020
I did for several months but when I went to remove it to wipe it off I found it stuck to the bottom of the oven. Took awhile to get it off the oven bottom. I will probably be using foil unless I find something else.
1562873
Yes, I had no problems with it. I actually bought it as a 2nd mixer. I have a big Kitchen Aide and needed another because I bake so much. I used it quite often until I accidentally knocked the hand held part off the counter and it broke into about 3 pieces. :(
176595
Wish I could help, but I've got the same problem! Had one of these before and loved it - and the top snapped in place they way they say it will. My new one has a white gasket on the underside side of the middle (metal) piece; I'm pretty sure this wasn't there on my old one. Now, it's hard to time my eggs - and worse, when I try to get them out, the top sticks to the middle and the eggs are "held prisoner" inside. Looks like we both need to contact the manufacturer... good luck...
1973926
Mine has warped at the ends. Not safe without adding material at the ends so it doesn't trap a foot and chop it off. I have five of them and they all have done the same with warping. My bottom tray is not staying in place either. the track at the bottom doesn't hold it in place. Will be looking at a different brand.
274697
Just bend the rod so that it sits as close to bottom as possible without scraping. If an end is too high, kernels will get stuck under it rather than being stirred.This is my third one and I've adjusted each one of them. We use it several times a week.
1562820
I want to answer this because I also had an Oster, which I returned to the store, because we could not remove the pan...my husband finally turned the machine on its side and I dug the bread out. Horrible. The T-fal machine locks easily by placing it diagonally, then turning slightly, and removes by reversing the process. I love it.
1759751
Just noted the other answer and disagree with cleaning being a problem. I line the bottom with non stick foil so I can use the drippings for gravy. Pull all the pieces apart and put them in the dishwasher , including the door, and then spray the inside with cleaner that has degreaser in it, and wipe it out well and then rinse with clean cloth and dry with paper towels. Put it all back together and it's ready to go again. Not hard at all. Enjoy that ham.Helene
1315046
The top opens exactly the same way as the bottom, by twisting it or the seed cage in opposite directions. If you are having a hard time, it is because it is stuck. I had the same problem. Empty any seed inside, then turn it so you can see what you are doing and try again. If it won't come loose, put a little oil (vegetable oil probably would be best) on the parts that won't loosen and try again. If necessary, give the top a gentle tap on a hard surface to jar it loose. -- When you put it back together, be sure to avoid twisting it too tightly.
845496
I had the *exact* same issue. I learned by tapping the unit on the side until the handle jiggles up and down makes it much easier to then simply lift the handle off the top. **UPDATE Fe b 20th** Nevermind, it has now become almost impossible to remove the handle. I now loathe trying to remove the top since it could take anywhere from 3 minutes - 10 minutes... along with a bruised palm of my hand.
510938
I have had this problem also..I took 2 inch metal pain scraper put it on one of the humps on the lid and tapped it with a hammer. It took a few tries but it jarred it enough so I could unscrew it. Good Luck!