Anyone know how to remove the blade assembly in order to clean it?
2010043
Lift up the cutting assembly as if to open a can, then simply pull the assembly toward you.
2010044
Raise the white lever like you were going to insert a can, but lift it a little higher. Then pull it towards you. It will come out, but you may have to wiggle it a 32nd of an inch either way as you are gently pulling the lever back towards you.
2010045
Hi! I finally got the blade off my can opener! There is a little lever that says "blade release" that needed to be pushed down, but, I kept moving the handle either too much or not enough while I pulled on it, but, finally, it popped off. Now if I can only remember how I did it for thenext time!! :) Thank you all.
2010046
My previous can opener was a GE Spacemaker which was a little different. You had to pull up the magnetic lid catch (for lack of a better term) and then you could just pull out the cutter blade assembly straight out. I think this was a superior design but unfortunately GE sold the name to Black & Decker and they cheapened it a little. Still looks like a good product with the newer design but my original Spacemaker was purchased in 1980 and lasted a long time.
2010047
Hi Connie My name is Tom, I'll be glad to help you. Just lift upwards about half way and pull out, it will come out. I have one identical to this unit for over 10 years and finnally replaced the entire can opener. Its a great little machine with a great price... Hope I've helped you! Remember "Jesus Loves You!
1003439
To take the blade assembly out of the bottom, (cleaning, replacing, etc.) you must first undo the big silver base. It gets on tight, so this plastic wrench makes it trivial, instead of wrestling with it.
1184092
Gently push down on top blade and slide it out the side slot. Old blades go in slot on underside of pack.
1783818
I took the blade off to clean it. Be advised the blade is very sharp. Watch how u handle it.
1870575
I just bought extra blades but I have cleaned and sharpened them before. Hope this helps.
1797639
They should have sent you a tool with two metal tips that insert into holes on the cutting blade. Insert into the holes and turn to the left.You will need to hold the filter by the plastic edge to keep it from spinning.This will enable you to disassemble everything you need to clean.They should have also included a brush to clean the filter and cutting blade with. Careful, they are sharp little teeth. ha ha
2127886
I would use a chop saw, that would do the trick nicely. I had to drill into mine and used a drill bit with a point on it - worked fine.
732542
A tiny little white rubber gasket is inset into the inner edge of the blade section. I remove it from time to time to clean under it but I accidentally broke one. I was able to order replacements on Amazon.
2201203
Disassemble the parts from the upper housing by reversing the assembly procedure.Holding the base with one hand, push the clear housing at the handle end in the direction of the blade end with the other hand.The housing will pop lose and slide out of the base. Reverse the whole procedure to re-assemble.
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I think nightmare is an overstatement. However it is not simple. I remove the carrier, blade guard and blade and have had no trouble cleaning the slicer. Removal of the parts is straightforward. The most difficult is removal of the blade which is attached with 3 Phillips head screws. You need to be careful because the blade is very sharp. The whole process take 15 to 20 minutes.
1682310
On my unit the 3 screws that hold the blade will not release. I have tried both directions...thinking they may be reverse thread...still no movement.Tried some penetrant...no luck.Any thoughts
1909877
"I agree with D; You should buy a cleaning kit and watch the video on YouTube on how to clean it." Here is one: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xVsSX5RPaoY) "Very informative! The cleaning kit should be around $12 through Amazon. Good luck! And yes keep it oily all the time (perhaps not as much as came in the box) and try to keep your fingers off the blade."
690132
I did not try to take the blades off. I think it's probably not safe to. On the new assembly that I got, there is no screw or nut.
359838
take blade cover off and loosen blade tighting screws ∨ nuts, most company sites have access to instructions for doing these things
2201202
Disassemble the parts from the upper housing by reversing the assembly procedure. Holding the base with one hand, push the clear housing at the handle end in the direction of the blade end with the other hand. The housing will pop lose and slide out of the base. Reverse the whole procedure to re-assemble.
1677362
It's very easy. There are three pieces that come apart. Unscrew the handle from the top part and remove all three. The blade fits in between the top two pieces and the handle locks the all together when you screw it back in. Hope this helps.
2103362
Swivel the locking lever and pop it out. It's not hard to do. Take the old blade with you to the store as there is a bewildering selection.