How do I take it apart to clean it?
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I've had mine for about four years and so far the spout doesn't leak. I like having the larger supply of water instead of always refilling it! The total time is 15 minutes. Sometimes I see some 'algae' (green) in an upper part of the tank. So when I clean it I use some bleach to kill any cells. It washes out leaving no taste, and the green is gone. Seems summertime is when it does that.
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There isn't much to take apart. There is the lid that comes off, then there are the two chambers - the white chamber that holds the unfiltered water and the clear chamber that holds the filtered water. These two chambers slid away from each other. The filter slides in and out of the white chamber - so that can be taken apart as well. All parts can be easily cleaned and dried separately. The only part that I have never taken apart or tried to clean is the tap attached to the clear chamber. I can't tell if it is stuck to the chamber, and if so, not easy to take off and replace after cleaning. Besides how will you ever clean the inside of the tap. I hope this helps. There isn't much to take apart. There is the lid that comes off, then there are the two chambers - the white chamber that holds the unfiltered water and the clear chamber that holds the filtered water. These two chambers slid away from each other. The filter slides in and out of the white chamber - so that can be taken apart as well. All parts can be easily cleaned and dried separately. The only part that I have never taken apart or tried to clean is the tap attached to the clear chamber. I can't tell if it is stuck to the chamber, and if so, not easy to take off and replace after cleaning.... » Read More There isn't much to take apart. There is the lid that comes off, then there are the two chambers - the white chamber that holds the unfiltered water and the clear chamber that holds the filtered water. These two chambers slid away from each other. The filter slides in and out of the white chamber - so that can be taken apart as well. All parts can be easily cleaned and dried separately. The only part that I have never taken apart or tried to clean is the tap attached to the clear chamber. I can't tell if it is stuck to the chamber, and if so, not easy to take off and replace after cleaning. Besides how will you ever clean the inside of the tap. I hope this helps. « Show Less
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Lessons learned! Take off the top and put it in the dishwasher (remove the digital reading flap and hand wash). While the water is still in the base, turn it upside down. The pressure of the water will separate the top filler cavity. Then put everything in the dishwasher! Hope this helps!
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If you a little handy, you can absolutely take this apart. It's not "meant" to be taken apart, but I have taken mine apart to clean and repair.
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I let it dry, then use a stiff bristle brush to clean it.After that, I run it thru my washer with light detergent on a gentle cycle and let it air dry.
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Use a scissors and pry it out. Be careful not to cut yourself. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDr7-7NAblY
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I lost the directions to disassemble this after I bought it. How do you disassemble the top?
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I have not taken it apart but just unplug it and clean it with a powerful hand-held vacuum. I think you can take it apart, but I have osteoarthritis and it would be difficult for me.
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I just squeeze the top on either side, and pull the 2 parts apart. The bottom has a small lip that the top slides onto.
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Put some oil on it and heat up in oven, then soap and hot water should get it off after that.
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just unscrew the mesh and hand wash it. to clean the unit just wipe it down with a damp cloth.
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Don't take i apart to clean it, just put hot water & soap in a pan/cup and blend it for a few seconds then rinse and dry (unplug to dry!!).
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Take that screw out and pull them apart and clean them and then put them back together and put the screw back in.
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Try prying it open with a screwdriver or a butterknife.try pressing it down then pry up.
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I can be taken apart but not easily. I have used several times and placed it in a bowl of bleach afterward.
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Yes we have taken ours apart a few times to clean. It is not a easy task but it can be done. Remove the screws and everything comes off to clean. Then the fun part begins to put it all back together again. Remember or take a few pictures before you start removing things...it will make it easier to re-assemble.
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Just peel off the rubber shell and release the plastic clips and sole it apart
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I have taken it all apart. That is the only way I could get it clean. I am a bit disappointed with the mixer as a whole. I hope you enjoy yours!
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Take off the silicone covering. There is a square tab on each side & the top. Those click open (from bottom side I think) and this allows the shell to come apart.