Can the top be removed for cleaning sediment from the bottom? If not, how is sediment handled?
1503260
Hello Henry. The top cannot be removed. However there is an opening at the top which is 14 inches by 2.5 inches. This is where the drain Pipe dumps into the barrel. You can turn the barrell upside down to empty the sediment through this hole. Hope that helps.
1503261
No, it would be a good idea to make emptying the barrel and up ending it a yearly maintenance item. I use my power washer to dislodge debris, with the barrel lying on the flat side, get it as clean as you can, then roll it so the overflow is down and flush.
118235
I had the same problem, but you can take the top canopy off. There are two plastic pieces that slice off and the whole thing can be removed but you can only wash in a front load washer, not a drop in as the plastic pieces will break in a top load. Place on the most delicate cycle. It won't get completely clean but about 80 percent of the gunk will wash out. Once clean I sprayed the whole thing with silicone, the kind you use to make work boots waterproof which I got from a camping supply store. Now it just wipes clean.
1266518
Hi: No...neither of those things can be removed, but there's absolutely no problem in cleaning the inside of the tumbler. The top comes off - and can be cleansed separately - but with the top off, you have full access to the inside. If this doesn't answer your question, please let me know and I'll try again.
732789
Yes, you are not required to put anything in the bottom, but you do need to keep the bottom on. The bottom is detachable for easy discard and clean up, just make sure there is nothing left inthe container before you do.
1925999
I don't think you can remove it without destroying the bottom. Why would you want to remove it? It is really great like it is,
1916712
The top presding cup on this model cannot be remove. However, it is easy to clean. I wipe/clean it a very wet cloth and dry with papertowel.
2051087
The bottom is attached and cannot be removed. It is pretty easy to wipe clean though.
1439779
The top does not come off. You can just dust it like you would any piece of wood.
459139
Yes, indeed. Pull the faucet head down and out of the housing. Unscrew the head and you'll see a tiny screen wire that catches particles. Clean it off gently and you'll get your water flow back. If you are using an aerator, as I do, you also have to use the Grohe special tool, unscrew the bottom of the faucet head, pull out the aerator and clean off the sediment. Hope that helps.
2198808
I would think the bottom is but the top is not. It comes with instuctions on how to take the top apart to clean it. I just give mine a quick rinse. Will probably only clean the top (take it apart) once every month or so. It does such a good job though I don't really mind.
1147657
use this with a sediment filter first. it can be damaged by large particles
387062
The top part I clean. For the bottom I line it in Heavy Aluminum foil (the thicker brand). I don't wash the bottom, just throw the foil out. Its not too bad to clean.
722630
YOU cant use the bottom for that, it slides off. You can use the small bottom then pour it into the top part. I like it though!
1386846
No the bottom part comes offNot the top. The top doesn't get very dirty and I wipe with a sponge. It takes about a minute to clean, I purchased this to simplify my juicing experience since I was cleaning a juice extractor for 15 minutes after each use.
1542341
Both the lattice piece and the solid wood piece are removable, so the entire top can be removed. The only downside I have found is that there is no drainage at the bottom, so if the inside area gets dirty, it is hard to clean out. I'm going to have my husband drill some holes in the bottom, which should solve that problem.
1465909
Just pop the top and bottom off and clean them in hot soapy water. I use a small scrub brush on them. Have no problems, best way I have found to clean it.
1706896
No the top and bottom cannot be removed and the inner rim can get mold under it if not cleaned properly.