Anyone ever crack open the reservoir tank to clean it? If so, please tell me the steps.
308427
I live in a area where lime builds up fast. I use filtered water but it still builds. Once a month I run the tool to break up any build up. I unplug it then tilt the unit over the sink to drain it. I then unscrew the top two screws to clean the top container. I have used vinegar, and coffee cleaning products. Just be sure to run clean water to get it all out of the tanks. Most of the country doesn't have this problem but if you live in the south you may have to use bottled water if you don't want to really clean it. It makes great coffee I had mine for about three years.
308428
clean it with vinegar and water pour it through it then flush with water a few times
308429
In the first place the tank is one piece and has a nozzle at the top that holds the top cover to the tank. Usually the plastic around the nozzle will de-compose and start to leak. As to cleaning it you might run some vinagar through it even though nowhere it tells you can do that. What I am saying it may not be benificial to do anything. I have had 3 or 4 of these coffee makers and as I have stated the above happens before lime builds up and the pot becomes useless.
308430
this should not be done follow cleaning instruction or get hot and dump in sink
308431
No, I've never even had to use the vinegar process. Just make coffee and enjoy. No fuss no muss....Great product.
308432
No, don't clean it that way. Go to the local hardware or some grocery stores carry it and go to the dish soap isle and look for coffee maker cleaning tabs.
308433
Don't need to, run white vinrgar thru it. Then a couple pots of clear water.
308434
You don't have to open the reservoir to clean it. Bunn recommends pouring white vinegar through it once, followed by several pots of plain water. That works OK, but I found a product on the internet (just google, automatic coffee pot cleaner) that is a natural citrus powder that works even better. Same procedure. My Bunn is about 10 years old and works great; now I buy them as gifts.
1259753
when i replaced my pump, i disassembled the old one. it was one ugly mess in side the tank. i think i would unpluging the pump amd pouring some bleach in one of the unused, caped holes on the top of the tank. let it set for 20 minutes and plug the pump back in and flush the tank. i don't think the pump would be hurt by the bleach if you flush it with clean water. but to take that thing apart and clean it will, will turn your stomach. you then have to get it back together.
1576531
There are two clips on the top. First you undo them then pull the motor assembly unit off. Underneath that is the filter with a rubber gasket that seals the edge of the tank. Pull that off and you will have access to the ash compartment which you can dump out.
1312279
It's very easy to take apart AND put back together. Because it has a release valve, you can let the pressure out when you're done spraying (you don't have to keep the nozzle open when the tank is empty). When the pressure is gone, unscrew the pump part (it has a handle, so it's easy), then rinse. I always repressurize the tank with some clean water in it, and send that water through the hose/nozzle until that runs clear, just to make sure that's clean as well. Then, release the pressure again, take it apart and let it dry. I hope that makes sense; it is MUCH easier to take apart than the Solo I used to have. I really like this sprayer. It's very easy to take apart AND put back together. Because it has a release valve, you can let the pressure out when you're done spraying (you don't have to keep the nozzle open when the tank is empty). When the pressure is gone, unscrew the pump part (it has a handle, so it's easy), then rinse. I always repressurize the tank with some clean water in it, and send that water through the hose/nozzle until that runs clear, just to make sure that's clean as well. Then, release the pressure again, take it apart and let it dry. I hope that makes sense; it is MUCH easier to take apart... » Read More It's very easy to take apart AND put back together. Because it has a release valve, you can let the pressure out when you're done spraying (you don't have to keep the nozzle open when the tank is empty). When the pressure is gone, unscrew the pump part (it has a handle, so it's easy), then rinse. I always repressurize the tank with some clean water in it, and send that water through the hose/nozzle until that runs clear, just to make sure that's clean as well. Then, release the pressure again, take it apart and let it dry. I hope that makes sense; it is MUCH easier to take apart than the Solo I used to have. I really like this sprayer. « Show Less
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Remove and wash the tank. Then flush the system with tap water (fill tank full and run a few batches without coffee), there may be some contaminants in the system from the manufacturing process or storage. Good luck.
187688
A couple of things come to mind. Is the panel dirty and need to be wiped? The pump may be working but the intake could be clogged and needs to be cleaned out? Is the pump submersed fully? I found my pump not working (but I can't see mine) because it was above the water line, adding water solved it.
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Just pull out the tank and their is a rubber attach stopper you pull out. Very simple .
907169
It's not difficult at all. You just lift up the reservoir by the handle and empty it. Just be careful to let the reservoir cool a little bit. I've emptied it while it's still hot and although it works. you need to be careful.
196303
Hello. I experienced the same thing. I used a pipe cleaner wire to gently clean the groves/openings and ran hot water over it weekly. Mine just gave out after about a year. I could not find a way to open up the unit to clean the inside. I am not sure if I would purchase another one. Hope this helps. Take care.
2119054
I'm sorry, I don't recall, except that they filled it without a problem. I think the tank has a manual purge valve that accepts a common screwdriver, but I might be wrong.
833003
I just take the water reservoir and wash it with hot soapy water and rinse it. Never had an issue with the machine being dirty.
1222938
If you look on the inside reservoir there is a small raised area...it is the same color so look carefully. That is the water fill line. My instructions suggested using distilled water-I use filtered and wipe reservoir clean every couple of days. My instructions suggested using 2-5 drops of oil per fill. I typically use 5. Also, when you turn it on you get one beep-this setting will run continually until empty. Push button a second time you get two beeps. This setting is alternating puffs of 15 seconds on, 15 seconds off until empty. I hope this helps!!!!!
1583674
Hi Jeannette, it is very easy on this unit to remove the dirty water tank but first you will have to take the clean water tank off by pressing the small side clips on each side of the tank and pulling out. Once the clean water tank is off the dirty water tank pulls directly out as well.
260856
Mine was doing this. After 5 or 6 attempts to clean etc, I unplugged, removed the water tank, took it outside, tipped it upside down and gave it a good shake. Turned it up again and water started to dribble from the nozzle. Fitted it all back together, and it works again. Small blockage moved.
1398490
You probably need to have the valve connected to the propane tank cleaned. I'm not sure how to do that.
2051584
on the bottom of the tank there is a white part that unscrews you fill it from there, it took me a few minutes to figure it out myself!
1071623
Sorry but I haven't cleaned it. I just turn it upside down and dump anything left in it out before I fill it up.