Do the filter and press come apart for cleaning? Typically you can unscrew the bottom to remove/clean the filter, but this one won't come apart.
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Hey Sam, Yes the filter and the press come apart for cleaning. Just turn the knob counterclockwise and hold the press. It will disassemble for cleaning. You can also hold the part that screws into the press and turn counterclockwise as well. Several ways this can be accomplished. Hope this helps.
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My unscrews and comes apart for cleaning. It was screwed in pretty tight but eventually I was able to unscrew it and it cleaned up nicely.
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Yes, the filter and the press do come apart. The bottom is made of three pieces that can be separated by unscewing the shaft of the lid from the lowermost piece of the bottom.
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Mine can be unscrewed. Did not know it until I received your question. This morning after coffee, tried it and yes it does. Washed and dried all the parts. So, we both learned something from your question. Thanks.
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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.
745992
Not sure what you wish to take apart. I clean the carafe with every use, and remove the cylinder where I put the filter when needed.
1112411
no paper filter will fall apart, only generic filter listed as washable can be cleaner and reused, only thing that can clean these filter is to use another vacuum cleaner to clean them off
1998311
Clean it right after you brew your coffee. Don't let it sit in the brewer. I have no problem clean the filter. I love my mini Mr. Coffee brewer and permanent filter!�
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I don't think the lid comes apart. We installed the filters by first stuffing one side in, then the other. Once they're in they seem to stay in place.
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I've only had mine for 2months..I'm not sure,but other reviewers have said they have vacuumed or lightly brushed the filter to clean.
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Yes it can be taken apart, I thoroughly clean every other month. This is how I do it. Take the filter out (best done when changing filter). Remove white tray. Fill container with water, add one teaspoon of bleach. Leave soaking for approxamitely thirty minutes. Then open tap and let the water flow out (this cleans out the tap). Rinse out thoroughly, replace filter and fill with water. If the tap is dirty and the washer is stained, save some of the water being drained from the container. Unscrew the tap and place in the saved water. Leave for half hour then rinse and clean properly before replacing on the Brita container.
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What I did was vacuum the actual blue filter thoroughly as it really didn't look very dirty even though I got a "change filter" message. Then I washed the plastic grid piece it fits into thoroughly and let it dry. I reassembled it and still got a change filter message. However, I discovered there is a tiny "reset filter" hole near the top of the inside of the unit where you place the filter. I stuck a paperclip in the hole and pushed, and now it's behaving as if it has a brand new filter! I think maybe if this is done on a regular basis that you can get a lot more use out of this unit, even though the filters are "no longer available." What I did was vacuum the actual blue filter thoroughly as it really didn't look very dirty even though I got a "change filter" message. Then I washed the plastic grid piece it fits into thoroughly and let it dry. I reassembled it and still got a change filter message. However, I discovered there is a tiny "reset filter" hole near the top of the inside of the unit where you place the filter. I stuck a paperclip in the hole and pushed, and now it's behaving as if it has a brand new filter! I think maybe if this is done on a regular basis that you can get a lot more use... » Read More What I did was vacuum the actual blue filter thoroughly as it really didn't look very dirty even though I got a "change filter" message. Then I washed the plastic grid piece it fits into thoroughly and let it dry. I reassembled it and still got a change filter message. However, I discovered there is a tiny "reset filter" hole near the top of the inside of the unit where you place the filter. I stuck a paperclip in the hole and pushed, and now it's behaving as if it has a brand new filter! I think maybe if this is done on a regular basis that you can get a lot more use out of this unit, even though the filters are "no longer available." « Show Less
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Hi, good question. I became curious myself. When you open the top the filter pops out easily. Everything screws back together nicely without it.
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Mine has never come apart and the turtle cannot get into the area where the filters are as long as you have it against the glass. My turtle climbs on it so make sure you have the top of your tank covered.
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No it does not come apart for cleaning. The tank is seperate for cleaning but the unit does not come apart & the nozzel for misting doesn't come off,
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My filter box has a built in hand hold that I simple pull on and the cover comes off. It snaps back in very securely. If yours has a place for you hand then would recommend giving it a good healthy tug.
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I use a cheap one that has the pinch type clips to lock it on the filter. Haven't had any problem with it coming off.
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I have removed the dust cover. There is a little plastic piece in the back which you would use to hold and lift the unit. You can pull it down and back, and it does snap out and you can clean the little filter. then snap cover back on. You will see where the little tabs are so you can reinsert properly.
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I don't know if this helps, but , did you put the filter cup in properly? The only way I know for it to get stuck is if the handle of the filter cup and the orientation of the cup is wrong....I'm afraid that the only way to get it out is to pull until something gives.......wish I could help more
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You will need to remove the nozzle section of the vacuum by pressing a button that is on the side. Once that you get the nozzle separated, then you can remove the plastic filter. I have had to clean mine a few times and there are times that dirt get stuck in the little holes, you will need to use a small screwdriver, or a small stick to get the dirt out.