how do i open to refill the pepper
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Twist the center and it opens up into two pieces. Place the pepper pearls in there and re attach the top. The harder part is replacing the salt. It's very hard to open and you have to twist the clear top but there is nothin to grip. I ended up buying another one. This was too much trouble.
2074317
Just take hold of the bottom with one hand and pull the whole silver top off. It just slides on and off. Shalom!
2074318
You need to hold the bottom and pull the whole top off. Just be careful. If you have peppercorn in there already, they could fly out.
2074319
Pull the salt top section off - just above the black seal. You can fill from top. Hope this helps.
2074320
After calling customer service at Truudeau for help I was told that the salt that comes in the shaker causes the two elements to stick together. It was suggested that I use dental flow and run it around the slight opening between the top and bottom. I did this and it cleared the salt residue and now I have no problem getting the two parts apart.
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First thing you want to do is push the button on the center bottom to turn the power off. Hold the top, where the pepper grounds go and twist the bottom off. Then pull the battery pack straight off (which is why you want to power off first, because you will likely turn the pepper mill upside down at this point and if it is on, pepper will grind out--learned this the hard way <smile>). Pepper grounds go in the small hole. When putting the battery pack back on, push straight up; you will see that there are connectors that must line up. Put the bottom back on and twist. Don't forget to push the button to turn it back on. Good luck! First thing you want to do is push the button on the center bottom to turn the power off. Hold the top, where the pepper grounds go and twist the bottom off. Then pull the battery pack straight off (which is why you want to power off first, because you will likely turn the pepper mill upside down at this point and if it is on, pepper will grind out--learned this the hard way <smile>). Pepper grounds go in the small hole. When putting the battery pack back on, push straight up; you will see that there are connectors that must line up. Put the bottom back on and twist. Don't forget to... » Read More First thing you want to do is push the button on the center bottom to turn the power off. Hold the top, where the pepper grounds go and twist the bottom off. Then pull the battery pack straight off (which is why you want to power off first, because you will likely turn the pepper mill upside down at this point and if it is on, pepper will grind out--learned this the hard way <smile>). Pepper grounds go in the small hole. When putting the battery pack back on, push straight up; you will see that there are connectors that must line up. Put the bottom back on and twist. Don't forget to push the button to turn it back on. Good luck! « Show Less
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It was pretty simple to fill. I just poured the peppercorns in, didn't spill too many. I imagine a small funnel would work if the size was big enough to accommodate the peppercorns.
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I had trouble too opening mine at first. You open them by unscrewing/twisting off the caps at the opposite end from the grinding device. It took a little patience because they're tightly inserted and fit down over the metal post inside that's part of the grinder assembly. I seem to remember that I took a very thin knife blade to do some gently prying between the glass and the cap to get it started. It's a very nice little set, very handy and small for taking your salt/pepper with you for things like picnics, travelling, etc.
501041
You can't open it. Just tilt it a bit. The way u open a Johnson baby powder. The powder will enter the sponge and u can see the brown powder at the top of the sponge. Just use the sponge directly on ur skin. Then tilt it back so it closes. I hope this helps.
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Linda, I really don't know what to tell you but why not try a little olive oil and twist and turn and pull. I know that sounds stupid. I can tell you that I always leave the top off a little to make it easier for when I do need the pepper!! Hope you get the base off so you can enjoy it. I really love mine and it makes a great conversation piece in my kitchen!! Lori
531517
From what I can tell, it only opens in a circle on the top for refilling. A cleaning brush (like the ones for baby bottles) would probably do the trick.
536149
The opening isn't large enough to get your hand inside. I just fill it about half full of vinager and swish it around to clean
1262974
Pull up on the top lid. Then lift off the little clear plastic piece (don't throw it away). Then pull off the bottom black piece and set it on top with the open part over the side you want to fill. After filling, replace all of the pieces to where they came from. When using the grinder, you need to have the bottom piece off but leaving it on for storage prevents spillage.
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Yes, I too am on my second, one for another house, and I have found that all you need to do is raise the top high enough to get ahold of the jar lid, and it will automatically grip and turn the top until it opens after you press the start button. Even the most difficult to open jars of Sunsweet Prunes open with a little pop in just a few seconds.
1127436
Pull the top off and there are "flaps" below it which can be opened to fill the salt or pepper.
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Once u open it up u have to push in to close it. To open a bottle you use it backwards from a standard opener. You hook it on the bottle top and push down as opposed lifting up.
126938
The best way I have found to open these containers is to pinch the tab attached and pull directly up. If that doesn't work, I push the small connecting tabs down with one half of a tweezers or a sharp knife, then pull up on the tab.
1908429
On the top of the plastic container are some ridges, slide it backwards and it will open for your brushpicks to come out
976781
There are some clips on the side that they snap into place you have to use your finger nail or something to push them up or in to be able to get it open. Once you get those going then you should try to wedge something in there so as it stays open and then do the others. Either do it from the top or the bottom and then go from there. Be gentle. its difficult to open but once you put your "CLEANED" i pad in there next to nothing gets to it. Dust water etc and every few(4/5) months pop it open and clean it out.
1115008
Hold the plastic part at the base of the nozzle still and keep turning in the direction of the arrow. If you play with it for a minute, you'll get it open.
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Take the bottom off, like you were going to add salt/pepper. Turn it over. It should show open with an arrow and closed with an arrow. Turn it to open and turn it right side up. You might have to shake it a little to get the battery compartment to fall out. You can purchase AA NIMH rechargeable batteries just about anywhere. If you type in Cruisant Rechargeable Salt & Pepper Mill Manual into your computer search engine, and pick the Cruisant site, it will bring up a user manual. Hope this helps.