Why does this pitcher have holes in the bottom piece that screws on? Doesn't the liquid leak out? I don't get it.
2075081
it has a gasket like the old food processors they do not leak with the bottom screwed on tight
2075082
The hole is to be able to put the blade on. Think about the blender cups, the bottom of this pitcher would be like the top of one of the cups. Make sense?
2194367
I've used this for years for iced tea. I've probably run several thousands of cycles of hot tea -&gt; fridge to cool, then apply lid. The lid fastens tight and does not leak, but I can't comment on it being air tight. Also, the weight of cooking oil would make handling a pitcher of this size unwieldy. I would probably suggest going with something glass with a screw-on lid.
310879
I have not had any problems with mine... Sometimes if you do not line up the bottom right when you screw them on they will leak (just like anything with a screw cap). What I noticed is that water can get stuck in the bottom (Between the white "ring" and the bottle plastic) and it seems like the bottle is leaking but its not.
2073484
Looks like the lid gasket is either worn or was sized wrong. If it's new they should send you a new one, otherwise you can look into getting a new gasket. Something that might work is adding layers of Teflon tape around the current gasket until it stays on, but note that whatever material you use could end up leaching into your beverage if the liquid contacts it.
2049909
The lid of this pitcher is attached with a very small, and in my opinion, inadequate joint. It broke (quite predictably) when I was washing the pitcher. I did not buy another one. So I would suggest stirring the contents with a large spoon. Shaking will possibly break the lid and the product is anyway by no means leak proof if you do! It's a shame that the joint is so fragile, or it would be a very good pitcher.
2021934
I see your problem! I had to read the instructions. On the bottom there is a wavy piece of plastic, wavy for water, but it also makes a nice handle. Turn it counter-clockwise to open, remove, fill, turn clockwise to close. Easy, yes, once you know how!
1406411
Is it leaking from the bottom or the top ?Mine does not leak. maybe it's overfilled
1495327
It doesn't reach the bottom in my Brita but I haven't had a problem with it leaking. Make sure the little piece that sticks out in the chamber of your pitcher is lined up with the slot of the filter.
1626180
I believe it's for thermal expansion and contraction. If it didn't have the hole I'm the outer wall the air would expand when putting hot liquids in and possibly challenge the glass integrity. I have double walled Bodum glasses as well and they have a hole in the bottom too, but the Bodums have a rubber type plug over it for use in dishwasher.
1498368
You have to unscrew the top, you can't drink with just the thin part removed it's not designed to work that way. The purpose of the elaborate top seems to be to allow for expansion from steam from hot liquids while preventing leakage, not for drinking through just the thin top. If you follow the cleaning instructions, you'll see that there's a rubber plug of sorts that would prevent any liquid from coming through.
1858990
It's supposed to leak! if you watch the DVD it explains that the reason it leaks is because there are small holes in the lid area that are for fermentation purposes.
27911
don't know if you're still worrying about this, but in case you haven't gotten an answer: it might be because you aren't pressing down hard enough to create a seal. water may leak through the sides and down into the "filtered" section.
1944857
I have 2 of these and no leak issues with either. Where is it leaking? If you are sure it's a seal issue, return and get a new one.
1650111
We used ours once, then washed it in the dishwasher. The lid shrunk just a little, and now will not fit over the pitcher, making it useless to us. It's possible that we put it in the bottom rack, so it may be our fault. Learn from my mistake!
1636602
The pitcher is glass and I put it in the bottom. The lid is plastic and I only put it in the top rack.
1406479
Bless your heart I don't know...I would contact the company directly... That's the same pitcher I have.. Any thing you find out will be helpful to all who own it...
1446131
The top unscrews leaving an opening of about 2 inches to pour liquid out. When the cap is screwed on tightly, the contents will not leak out.