Stupid question but can you/are you supposed to wash the hinged metal piece that holds the filter basket? My old pot only had one piece to wash.
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Hi! The filter is removable plus a little black basket under that. I do clean those and the to clean the machine I run a cycle of diluted white vinegar and then clean water through two more times to keep it all nice and new. I also keep the water basin lid open if its empty and let it dry
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I have had this coffeemaker for a year now. I regularly wash the removable basket that holds the filter. I occasionally run a vinegar wash through the whole machine, as recommended. I have not washed the hinged non-detachable part of the swinging basket. I believe it could be wiped down with a wet paper towel or clean cloth, though. I don't see the need unless your coffee has become consistently bitter. What I do is remove the used, wet filter and basket almost immediately after brewing, and leave the whole swinging part (as well as the lid where water is poured in) open to air out. Hope this helps. I have had this coffeemaker for a year now. I regularly wash the removable basket that holds the filter. I occasionally run a vinegar wash through the whole machine, as recommended. I have not washed the hinged non-detachable part of the swinging basket. I believe it could be wiped down with a wet paper towel or clean cloth, though. I don't see the need unless your coffee has become consistently bitter. What I do is remove the used, wet filter and basket almost immediately after brewing, and leave the whole swinging part (as well as the lid where water is poured in) open to air out. Hope... » Read More I have had this coffeemaker for a year now. I regularly wash the removable basket that holds the filter. I occasionally run a vinegar wash through the whole machine, as recommended. I have not washed the hinged non-detachable part of the swinging basket. I believe it could be wiped down with a wet paper towel or clean cloth, though. I don't see the need unless your coffee has become consistently bitter. What I do is remove the used, wet filter and basket almost immediately after brewing, and leave the whole swinging part (as well as the lid where water is poured in) open to air out. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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Same advice/comment as Mom in San Jose! It really does not need a serious "washing" as the brewing coffee never comes in contact with it.
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I sometimes take it off if my dishwasher needs another item or two to make it full so rarely :)
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This is my second one. The last one cracked after about a year of my grandson abusing it. You have to change the filter when the flow slows down. Plain and simple, the filter is getting clogged by your dirty water or dirty pipes. Just think about how much trash is in that filter (and not in your body) when it slows down then simply twist out the clogged filter and replace it with a clean one. We use ours many times a day, so my grandsons have clean water and I don't have to sweat my coffee pot getting clogged with calcium like the fast couple did, before the filter.
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I have not cleaned it yet and use it daily in the winter. I did make sure it was completely empty in the summertime when i stored it. I do use filtered water in it (not tap water). It works fine.
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The more filtering the better. The water may be 'pure' but what does that mean??? When we clean the maker, we run 3-4 pots of plain water through WITH FILTER and the filter picks things up: bits of calcium, alkaline and such. PLUS when using the filters you just pick up the filter and toss it, no need to rinse or wash the basket. We used our old Cuisinart for 10+ years in our motorhome (we lived it in) and now we have a house too and have the new maker there.
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I believe the round filter need not be replaced, it is intended to rinse out with warm water and air dry. There should be parts shown in the manual, however
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The same way u put it togather take it apart an wash it. Then change filter wash it off an reassemble it
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You probably could after removing metal filter. Make sure there are no metal screws in lid or handle
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You can't wash it but you can "dust bust" it or vaccuum it; eventually you will need a new one, but not each time it says "clean filter." The filters last a long time.
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I've had the same filter for years. I clean it with an old toothbrush and knocking it against something (outside). I didn't know I could wash it, till I came here to see about a new filter and saw all the comments about washing them.
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Not quite sure what the problem is: Yes, there are three parts to the "filter" which disassemble for cleaning purposes, but should be rethreaded together before using. I'm not aware of any plastic inside the unit.
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Don't take it apart beyond removing the filter basket, since it is highly unlikely you will get the portafilter (handle unit) back together . Soak the whole think in Urnex coffee machine cleaner and hot water and then flush.
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I just cleaned mine actually...I just took it apart entirely and hand washed it like any other bottle...make sure u don't wash the filter though...that was just how I did it!!
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I have washed the filter and follow the instructions, it works well. Considering I only did it once and you have done "Several Times", I guess you know the operation process very well and it should be the problem of the Machine. I will take care of it too. Thank you.
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Not sure which bottom part of the coffee maker, my wife has been using Siphon coffee maker for at least 30 years and she never has problem to clean both interior or exterior of the bottom pot (I believe that is the bottom part you mentioned), use small amount of dish detergent will clean both. But be careful to hold on the both top and bottom units while you do the cleaning, especially the top unit, my wife is a very careful person but she had broken at least 6 of them so far, and just 1 of the bottom so she is holding 5 or 6 unused bottom units for spares in case it breaks in future.
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After every use I wash the basket that holds the filter and the little drip tray. I also wash the little round discs the pot sits on and use the brush to clean off the outside of the blade. It takes about 5 minutes, like any other coffee machine. According to the owner's manual the machine is supposed to tell us when it's time to clean the blade. That has happened yet, so I'm not sure how extensive it is, but it's only an occasional cleaning and not an everyday thing. Hope that helps!
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No. The unit uses the standard press with the mesh filter. You can wash it with your other dishes. Works quite well for me.
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My neti pot is plastic and I rinse it out. It doesn't get dirty and water beads off the plastic. I'm not sure I would put it in a dish washer. If any detergent remains in the pot, I suspect you'll notice.