I have an older version of the OXO plastic salad spinner. I cannot figure how to take the lid apart for cleaning. Can you help?
860304
It only several times went apart, мostly I put on the upper rack of dishwasher as it is.I do not know how it happens, but I will try more.
1949626
Yes, I did. Don't know how else to really clean it without taking the lid apart.
1953899
The top should turn and separate in the middle. I use a straight edge razor and pry the middle open.
1029629
I take it apart and use a straw brush... I also have replacement straws and replace them periodically.
1452782
OK so we solved the problem. We got angry and just pulled. The black round thing with the blade does come out if you just give it a tug or use a spoon to pry it up. Then you can simply remove the bottom part and rinse/wash it. Hope this helps anyone who is as frustrated as we were, but if you could still send the manual and recipe book that would be great. Thanks. -elizabeth
2183621
You have to unscrew it like a top. Hold the top grooves with your hands and twist it off, hope this helps. I've had mine for nearly 3 years and it is just now falling apart, need to buy a new one!!
164223
There are actually 4 parts. First you have the "bowl" where the food is chopped. The chopper blade can come out so you can wash it. Then there is a lid that you see that fits on top of the bowl. Last, is the burgundy colored motor that fits on top of the plastic lid covering. You will remove that when you are finished, remove the lid and empty your chopped food. It is super easy to clean. You will love it. I have actually started cooking more because of this little treasure. Good luck.
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I've never taken it apart. The straw pulls out very easily. Then I just throw it in the dish washer or use a bottle brush. The straw is wide enough I've never had a problem with it being cleaned out. If you have stuff stuck in the straw then I would suggest a pipe cleaner or they do sell straw cleaners...not sure what they are called. I see them with sippy cups for kids all the time. I just looked to see if I could pull the straw out of the grey part of the lid and I'm not sure it's supposed to come out. I could wiggle it, but when I pulled it didn't budge at all.
281099
You need to twist it off. it is kind of tricky, but just be patient and hold the bottom part and twist the lid. if you look at the lid, you can see there is a part that locks on the bottom part.
271435
I couldn't find a way to separate without breaking it. So I end up just rinsing it out after use. In that way it is a poor design. If someone knows how to do it, I would be interested in knowing too.
173991
I haven't cleaned one yet but when I do I will put a small amount of dishsoap and enough water and then shake it. The other option would be to clean it like you would a coffee pot with ice, lemon juice or vinegar.
1602105
As others have said it cant be cleaned so what i do is cover the inside lid with tin foil and make sure when the top of blade punctures the foil to get it out so it does not go in food..As soon as i put foil on and put the lid on tight i pull it off right away to get the foil then back on to chop!
220091
The lid screws off then there is a sifter with a piece of plastic/tape over it - Peel back that tape/plastic & it comes right out of the sifters(&sometimes; maybe a little too much comes out so be careful!!) :)
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I am not sure what u are asking. The lid of the blender comes right off. I use my thumb to push up the lid right in front of the large handle. Lift up the small handle on the top lid and push up with your thumb where u see the indentation, in front of the arrow. Sometimes, I remove the rubber sealer to clean under it. When u remove the lid, if u cannot get the lid handle to go down flat, do not force it. Squeeze in the "button things" on each side together and push handle down
510938
I have had this problem also..I took 2 inch metal pain scraper put it on one of the humps on the lid and tapped it with a hammer. It took a few tries but it jarred it enough so I could unscrew it. Good Luck!
896125
once you are through, turn the top and lift off. the tab that slips into the unit has to be turned clockwise to disengage the lid. if you are having trouble getting the bowl off the unit, it does take a firm hand to turn it. after a few times it does loosen up.
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I called Bunn and was connected with their commercial support. I was advised NOT to try to take off the Bellow Cap and not to try to clean it by pouring water in it. I asked why the directions said to take it apart. I was told that these instructions come from the manufacturer (?) and aren't correct.