I'm confused about how to clean the valve--the manual is indecipherable on this. Any tips? What kind of tool do you need to get it off?
1479100
I wouldn't fool with the valve. I just clean it well and run water everywhere.Hope this helps! Mary
1479101
The valve comes out by rotating clockwise while pressing it down. It is a four-piece valve: the black cap, a spring, a clear plastic stem, and a medium blue gasket. After you take it out of the lid, you simply put the four pieces in a small bowl filled with soapy warm water, let it soak a minute, swish it, then rinse with lukewarm water. I air dry the pieces on a paper towel set in a secure place, like a small basket or veg bowl. Careful you don't loose the spring! Then reassemble: put spring into the clear plastic stem, then both into the black valve (open end to open end), then the blue gasket into the black valve, reseat into lid top and turn counter-clockwise. Remember to also clean the large gasket that lines the edges of the underside of lid by removing it, swishing it in soapy water, rinsing well, then air dry. Give it a spray of Pam before you go to use next time by REMOVING large gasket and holding over sink, spray, then replace in lid and begin to use the pressure cooker.
1479102
Not quite sure as the valve has never been a problem. I have had problems with the lid releasing pressure around the perimeter since I've owned it. Sent it back once now the company wants nothing to do with it. Sorry! Rjl
1479103
I never thought about the valve. I clean the lid completely. Usually wash it in the dishwasher. I have never seen a problem with it, and I use my cooker daily.
408169
Turn off the valve before it then relieve pressure after it. Then just twist off.
712339
Get rid of it! But if you insist on keeping it, look at the intake valve O ring its likely broken.
1175980
You have to have the top off or one of the valves on top open, also make sure you open the purge valve as well as taking cap off
1509067
Your valve is getting stuck for three reasons 1.) You need to oil it 2.) You used to much oil and just need to keep moving it up and down or 3.) Your trumpet needs a cleaning
1716431
Your gonna have to use pipe pliers to get it off. Be sure to clean the gun thoroughly before using it. For whatever reason these monkeys put some sort of glue on the threads of everything and it sucks. Use lacquer thinner it's the only thing that worked for me I soaked the gun and ask the parts in it for a few hours and scribes the crap out of it. Works pretty good once cleaned properly
712209
I had no trouble with mine- I think the screws must have been monel metal that does not rust. The only thing I can think of if the old screws won't come out is to grind off the screw heads with a Dremel Tool or something. Then the brass plates will fall off and you should be able to replace the flush valve.Good luck.
183855
I had the same problem. After using a wrench to get the whole thing off, then used more tools to get it apart, it leaked like a sieve after I screwed it back on. I'd like to know the answer myself because I bought a new one.
2281549
Make sure the manual valve is in the off position (up) . Then turn a quarter turn clockwise . It should lift right off . Sometimes you have to push down as you turn . Good luck.
1725771
The tool comes with the valve. It is shown in the inage with a cut on the side at the end if the valve. This will come off and you can save it. You put it on your pipe and push the bevelled edge against the yellow ring that you see inside the vale. This will release the valve.
476831
Unfortunately I have done it before, if possible try a few cycles of "fresh" (not salt) water through the air intake and pump. Then, run upside down to remove any salt left on valve and in pump. Clean all battery terminals, Hope this helps!
1146409
I'm not sure but... Did you remove the plastic shield protecting the little nickel-sized battery? One more thing... is this before any valve control units are connected?Best of luck with your unit. I've VERY satisfied with mine.
478218
Does anybody have the instructions on how to clean this unit? I lost the box with the instructions in it... Thanks in advance
815894
If you are referring to the valve, you can get a nice stainless one from lowes or any hardware store, take it off and take it with you
408587
I'm not sure if I can link it, but there is a good Youtube video that was a good guide beyond the manual that comes with the softener. Do a search for the valve model and "programming".
164876
I haven't cleaned any valves and it's still working perfectly. Have had it several months and we use it weekly. Still working well!
788553
the old one just pulls out. You may have to use a bit of force to get it out. You may be able to get the valve out first and then the rubber part. To install the new one, just push it into place. Quite easy once you get the old piece out