Are you able to disconnect the top from the bottom? Is the rosemary plus really that much better than rosemary alone?
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The top unit easily connects/disconnects from the bottom. The top would be better with smaller and lighter items so as to not tip the unit backwards. The top unit simply gives you the ability to view more items at the same time. Hope that helps.
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Yes you may disconnect the top from the bottom, just lift the top piece off. It's better if you are using 3 or more books for referencing and yu need all of them open for comparing data, it is so mush wider.
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I purchased both, they do disconnect. I use them separately; the base as a music stand for my keyboard and the top for holding books/papers when I type.
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Yes you can. That's the best part about it. You can use either the top or the bottom one, or both together as in the main picture. It's better if you plan on opening multiple books at a time as it offers more space to place your books. It's great IMO. I wish I had had this while in grad school or even before that.
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Yes, you can disconnect the top from the bottom very easily. In fact, the top can be configured as ia standalone bookstand in its own right. The top portion is most useful if you are using several reference books at the same time.
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Yes you totally can. I would not recommend placing alot of weight on the top portion however. I use it for lighter textbooks, like stuff from Dover.
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The Rosemary Plus is detachable, it only sits atop the Rosemary. I used the Rosemary Plus at one time, and it was very helpful then. My only complaint would be that I had to prop books underneath to get the ideal angle.
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Yes you can It depends how many books you need to study or read at the same time. I find it useful to have both
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I fill mine easily with a funnel. Super fast and easy. You can unscrew the top. It comes off in two separate pieces. The orange rim is the part they actually suck out of, and then it has a white lid. These both screw off. I researched several different options and I still think this was the best option by far. A little more pricey than some, but well worth it. I don't know what they are talking about when they say it's hard to clean. I just stick mine on the top rack of my dishwasher and have not had any issues at all. I don't know how it could be easier to clean. Maybe they are letting food dry in it before they clean them? I fill mine easily with a funnel. Super fast and easy. You can unscrew the top. It comes off in two separate pieces. The orange rim is the part they actually suck out of, and then it has a white lid. These both screw off. I researched several different options and I still think this was the best option by far. A little more pricey than some, but well worth it. I don't know what they are talking about when they say it's hard to clean. I just stick mine on the top rack of my dishwasher and have not had any issues at all. I don't know how it could be easier to clean. Maybe they are letting... » Read More I fill mine easily with a funnel. Super fast and easy. You can unscrew the top. It comes off in two separate pieces. The orange rim is the part they actually suck out of, and then it has a white lid. These both screw off. I researched several different options and I still think this was the best option by far. A little more pricey than some, but well worth it. I don't know what they are talking about when they say it's hard to clean. I just stick mine on the top rack of my dishwasher and have not had any issues at all. I don't know how it could be easier to clean. Maybe they are letting food dry in it before they clean them? « Show Less
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Yes. I've never done it, but if you unscrew the top it should removable from the bottom.
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I had the *exact* same issue. I learned by tapping the unit on the side until the handle jiggles up and down makes it much easier to then simply lift the handle off the top. **UPDATE Fe b 20th** Nevermind, it has now become almost impossible to remove the handle. I now loathe trying to remove the top since it could take anywhere from 3 minutes - 10 minutes... along with a bruised palm of my hand.
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That is exactly how I do it. I remove the whole top. It is easier to add water this way and much easier to mix things in with the water this way.
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I've decided not to attempt to remove the strainer. I rinse it thoroughly after each use by running water through it in both directions with the bottom in the open position. Unless you have a really deep sink, I'd recommend that when rinsing it from the bottom you start with the water at low pressure in order to avoid making a mess. Once you have the "opener" depressed and the water flowing directly over the opening, you can turn the water up to full pressure. Rinsing from the top doesn't pose any problems. You can start with the water at full pressure and simply depress the "opener" from the bottom. My strainer is slightly tinted from the tea but that's all. If I ever decide that the strainer needs cleaning, I'll let hot soapy water sit in it for a few hours. I simply don't want to mess with such a good thing by removing the strainer. It seals perfectly and I'd rather not do anything that might cause the seal to leak.
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It's pretty easy to remove. It just unsnaps from a point on each side. Honestly, I never need to take the top off. The opening is big enough for me to get in and scoop.
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No, the top part can not be removed -- just the thin lid can. However, mine fits under the counter with plenty of room to spare. On the other hand, it doesn't fit inside any of my cabinets.
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Breaking the top is definitely what happens! We have broken two. We never found the top alone (of course!) but did find a top-and-basket duo, what they call "infuser and lid", at AMazon. Search for "grosche infuser" -- the idiot robot at Amazon won't let me give you the URL.
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Unscrew top using indentations to help Instructions accompany item. Load spice e.g nutmeg cut in half into chamber. Gentle forceful closure of top with turn clockwise till click is felt. Need strong arms to hold while applying downward force & turning top part clockwise. I had trouble at first but once I figured it out, it works perfectly and I have freshly ground nutmeg for hot coffee every AM
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I have a glass top and use the Fagor duos on it all the time. Works great. I would suggest that you read your warranty as some wont allow it. In fact I am thinking of doing a pork shoulder roast in mine today. Dinner is ready in just over an hour and soo sooo tender
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I haven't had that problem but this is how I get it closed. First, every few uses I use olive oil around only the angled edge of the pot that contacts the lid (as per the manual) I only use a little oil, almost wiping it all away. I loosen all of the wing nuts and then set the lid on the pot looking at how much space is between the two all the way around leveling this out as much as you can (it's never perfect). Then I flip up all the wing nuts into their notches. I turn one only until it contacts the lid, not pushing the lid down yet. Then I do the one directly across from it continuing like this until all are making contact, always going across from the last one I tightened. Then I start over with one tightening it most of the way, then the one across from it and so on. Basically I keep tightening across the lid and around until they are finger tight. Now, when my husband helps me can I always have seal failures and problems because he is strong and thinks everything needs to be tightened as tight as he can get get them and not so with the lid just hand tight by me and I am not strong. Now, if the canner is getting up to pressure I personally wouldn't worry about it. Mine may have a little bubble or sputter here and there and I don't notice it if it comes up to pressure. Hope this helps, it sounds very complicated when I typed it out but it isn't really when I do it just a system I follow.
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You can unsnap the top, but it's really also easy to hose it down without removing the top. It's very relatively lightweight so its easy move around.
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The top unscrews. It is somewhat difficult to get a off because of the design. I found it easier on the hand to take a dish towel and protect my hand while getting it started. Also, a lesson I learned the hard way is that these coffee pots are not supposed to be soaked, which of course is what I did with my first one (I have two of them) to get the label off. Good luck.
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To take the top off you simply turn it counter clockwise, about a quarter of a turn. It will then come off quite easily, and can be put back on by doing the opposite. This is one of our favorite features and allows the lantern to be used like a broad beam flashlight, or hung from up above using the hook that pops out on the base. :) Please let us know if you have any other questions! Thanks, The Supernova 300 Team at Intervine
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I just tried it. It is very easy if I hold the bottle between my legs and remove the cap. With my thumb and index finger I can remove the top if the bottle is in a cup holder.
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I would never try to lift a glass top/lid without a pot holder. There is also a little steam hole on top. Use the pot holder. I have used a pot holder and not used a pot holder on the handle.