What is the locking lid? I would like to be able to refill the top and pour the filtered water from the bottom without the lid popping off/mixing it.
2072398
You'd have to pour all filtered water out before being able to add more if you didn't want the two (filtered and, as yet, unfiltered) to mix.
2072399
Ours didn't have a locking mechanism at all; the lid just fit tightly. When finished filling it under the faucet, I often caught the edge of the faucet under the lid and popped it right off. Every Brita we've ever had just had the tight fitting lid, nothing else.
2072400
honestly i didnt get that far the handle was cracked. I did notice others asking/ complaining about the lid but fact the water shouldnt be filled to the top in none of the britas roughly half way at most.
2072401
Top tank to refill is seperated from pouring spout.At that time, you pour the filtered water, small lid open by itself.Pouring area is connected only with filtered bottom water tank.I think it's possible when bottom water tank is filled water more than 1/3.There's no mixing without locking device.
2072402
The whole thing is a piece of trash. I'd buy something different. Mine leaks at the bottom whenever you fill it. I have to put it in a plastic container to catch the leaking water.
2072403
This pitcher solves the old Brita problem where the lid would pop off if you tried to pour water just after having refilled the top chamber. It also no longer mixes tap water with filtered water when you do this. Definitely a big design improvement.
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The top lid pops off from the bottom part holding the filter -- ours was so loose it kept falling out -- so we had to bend it out a little to hold in the filter. Just use a screwdriver or something -- should come right out. Hope this helps.
1975954
Remove the top cap. There is a piece of plastic shaped like a small glass. Turn the small glass up side down and put it on the stem in in the middle of the main outside camber. Place water in the chamber until it is above the holes on the small cup but bellow the stem top. Replace lid and you have an air lock. If you are using this for brewing, then use cheep vodka instead of water. I hope this helps.
1800492
The lid covers the slight protrusion for pouring. It is not open like a tea pot or something.
1944644
It isn't for me. I use a filtered water to refill my pot. It is in a small container that I store in the fridge and the way the handle is positioned it is pretty easy to use. And really easy to refill from the tap too.
108466
Hello Sherryl,It is a push down lid with the ability to lock if desired.Thank you,Michael SmithELS Customer Service
504988
Hi, Bottom is open. The top of the unit (contains fan an electronics) sets on and lifts off. I fill it with a pail/bucket. I can be a little annoying to to get the top of unit realligned properly after a fill but not a big deal. Filling thru the front vent works well too if you don't use a huge pail to refill. I add a drop bleach to a fill now and then.
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!
2153966
you do have to hold the lid as you pour out liquids. so yes sometimes you do need a locked lid
575924
I didn't screw it down. It has two locks on the right. I open the top all the time to feed and water.
515716
The entire lid does come off. I wouldn't advise taking the entire lid apart. You have to push the button to drink from it. There is no locking open position.
882134
No the lid does not lock closed so if you tried to set it upright like that it would just fall open
1475077
Are you filling it too high? Is the lid "locked" on? Occasionally I'll have some water collect on the lid, but I've never had it actually boil over.
937594
Yes, the lid does lock. I have used one for two years and I've never had a problem.
2101594
Hi! Yes, the lid just sits on top and does not lock. Check that the round button on top is turned so you can see the blue light and the water cascading off the sides of the globe.
118852
Not really sure about this. The infusing core screws into the lid. The infusing core however has slits in it. I've filled it the pitcher with water by lifting up the lid and pouring the water directly into the infusing core. The lid itself screws on. To get liqid out, you have to partially unscrew the lid so I would assume that you could shake it.
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hi, can you be a little more specific? I'm not sure what you mean by open close lid. I should be able to help you as I have this, and use it almost daily. Also, is your machine brand new? or did this start happening after some time? are you fully able to lock the unit in place. Once a week, I usually have to clean the locking mechanism, behind it, by removing all 4 screws. This is because juice gets behind there and starts making it sticky and difficult to lock and unlock.