Just received this strainer from Amazon,it does not want to open up. No instructions with it -- tried turning ,squeezing etc., nothing! HELP! Help
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1. Gently lift the ring up (if it is on one side, it kind of locks the lips) and hold it with finger knuckle. 2. Insert two fingers (one from each hand) between the axis and the folded lips and pull sideways
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I used a small tooth pick to hold the valve open,, rolled up nicely completely deflated, hope this helps (just be careful not to damage the valve, pinch it and look inside, you'll see how it works,,, pinch it, slide the toothpick in and bingo)
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That can be a little tricky, especially after some mineral build-up. You have to press down pretty firmly on the cap while turning it open - like a child-proof cap. I still love my steamer, once you get yours open, I hope you can say the same. Good luck!
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Thank you, I had the same question! I kept turning and turning, and nothing. When I pushed it down and turned at the same time, it opened right away.
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In my stainless steel sink, the strainer sits flush, due to a small indentation ring around the drain opening. The strainer nestles in there perfectly.
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THANK you!! I bought this Dec 2008 and rec'd no instructions of any kind. I wanted to take it apart but was afraid to damage it. It took me an hour to find this amazon discussion. Sigh. So glad you posted this or it would still be sitting on my counter!!
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the strainer will not hold any volume...it's a strainer!! if it could, it would be less than a cup, it's quite small!!
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I just wiggle it and move it and pull hard. So far that has worked for me just fine. Twist it around. In my drain it can feel stuck but with some wiggling and moving it comes out. Good luck!
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Sounds like the lock mechanism might be bent. Once it's open it should spring open and stay open until you squeeze it closed and put the lock in place to hold it closed. Are you running your hand or glove over the lock lever forcing it to close and lock when squeezing?
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Just open up the lid then remove strainer, which is smaller than the led. Strainer freely seats
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I would lock it back up and try the side handles first slowly then the top ones. I would also make sure the top hose switch is disconnected.
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I have several of these and love them. When I push the button down it seals firmly and top does not come off. Then when needing to open I press the button down again and it opens just fine. I want more. You might make sure the gasket is clean and that the seal didn't melt in the dishwasher and is functioning properly. Good Luck!
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Hi, check that the siphon tube is connected fully and that no coffee ground "gunk" is in the small strainer. Cleaning this part with a toothbrush helps. The other thing is to see that the silver dispenser bar is engaging all the way.
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Dorothy, I had the same problem. Hold the bottom (bigger part) with your left hand and twist the part just above it with your right hand. Failing this, go to YouTube and see how is done there. This is how I managed to open mine. I hope this helps.
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I had this happen once. You do not want to heat it when the cover it on because it can over heat and explode same as with food. try filling the sink with hot water and just dipping the cover infor about 15 sec it should loosen the wax on lid so it opens. Otherwise get someone really strong to open it.
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Hi, the tube should open. It may be defective. Please submit a request to Amazon to replace it.
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Check and see if there is a knob that needs to be loosened. I just fold and push it up. Check out these instructions:http://www.centralvacuumstores.com/meta/pdfs/info/Full+Sized+Technical+Spec+Sheet.pdf