How do I remove the bottom plate so I can chop directly on a cutting board? Thanks to the four respondents who have provided answers so far. I have successfully removed that bottom plate. I was not strong enough to grasp and pull the black gasket with my hand only. I was afraid I would damage it with a pair of pliers. Instead, I pulled as hard as I could with my hand and tapped inside. That moved the gasket about a sixteenth of an inch. In that small gap, I pried with the back edge of a table knife, not the sharp edge. It did come off rather easily that way. Once it is off, it replaces and removes easily. How do I remove the bottom plate so I can chop directly on a cutting board? Thanks to the four respondents who have provided answers so far. I have successfully removed that bottom... » Read More How do I remove the bottom plate so I can chop directly on a cutting board? Thanks to the four respondents who have provided answers so far. I have successfully removed that bottom plate. I was not strong enough to grasp and pull the black gasket with my hand only. I was afraid I would damage it with a pair of pliers. Instead, I pulled as hard as I could with my hand and tapped inside. That moved the gasket about a sixteenth of an inch. In that small gap, I pried with the back edge of a table knife, not the sharp edge. It did come off rather easily that way. Once it is off, it replaces and removes easily. « Show Less
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The bottom plate is simply a tight fitting rubber gasketed plastic disc. Just pull it off and replace after you wash it.
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It looks like the model they now sell is somewhat different than ours. However, in looking at a closeup of the picture it appears that, like ours, the white plastic bottom piece is removable. There is a rubber seal which may make it harder to pull off but it should separate from the clear container portion. I want to add that this chopper has been the best food chopper we have ever owned. Very reliable and chops almost anything. We have been very pleased.
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Use3 the edge of the counter. Place the bottom plate on the edge and rotate the body up or down depending on the direction you put the bottom plate. The more you use it the easier it will become.
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When new the bottom plate may be difficult. But is does pop off. Try a little olive oil to grease it. It will come off.
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Take hold of the black edge around the bottom and pull down. It releases easily. To replace it, just press it back into place.
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I recommend using a small sharp tool to help pry on and off, just be careful to not do any damage...my husband used his pocket knife. Much easier to get off then on though. Just my recommendation. And as for the last part, never had any problems with the buttons...sorry.
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To remove the clip, pull it off in a downward way, if you can't pull it, use a flathead screwdrivre to wedge it down. When it comes off you will see a screw. When removing that screw, the rim comes off in one piece and the front grate can be removed. To take the blades off you will see a screw behind the blades, do not take it off, just losen it till you can remove the blades. To take the back grate off you first screw off the round plastic part by hand and remove the 3 screws underneath it.
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I agree with Miedego. The blade is not designed to separate from the unit to which it is attached. If you're trying to remove the blade unit from the bowl, simply turn it slightly. It should release.I love my mini chopper. Since I've had it, I seldom use my food processor!
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Bonnie: This is the instruction that came with my unit. Never took mine off until you asked. It worked.1. Step on the white microfiber where your foot faces the screw. Push the handle away until the disc base snaps off. Be sure not to step on the blue disc to prevent damage during removal.P.S. The mop is in an upright position when you are doing this. The screw they are referring to is located at the base of the handle just above the blue disk. Just step on the white strands and at the same time push the handle away from you until it snaps off. Hope this helped. Helene Bonnie: This is the instruction that came with my unit. Never took mine off until you asked. It worked.1. Step on the white microfiber where your foot faces the screw. Push the handle away until the disc base snaps off. Be sure not to step on the blue disc to prevent damage during removal.P.S. The mop is in an upright position when you are doing this. The screw they are referring to is located at the base of the handle just above the blue disk. Just step on the white strands and at the same time push the handle away from you until it snaps off. Hope this helped. Helene
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I just did it, but it was not obvious. The people who say to remove the silicone cover first are right. The key is that you have to realize that the silicone cover is one big piece -- I kept trying to find a seam to separate it. Instead, hold the case as if you were looking at the phone, and bend back the silicone cover at the corners (away from you). Do that on all 4 corners of the screen -- you'll need to stretch it a bit, but it will come off. Then, you'll just have the hard inner case, which is opened by popping the 2 tabs on the side and the 1 at the top.
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Use a scissors and pry it out. Be careful not to cut yourself. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDr7-7NAblY
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There's a little triangular piece at the top corner where the blade meets the handle. Just turn that triangle forward a couple clicks and the knife should come out. The trick is out a little bit then up out of the ABS. Hope that helps.
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Greg I am sorry to say this, but this machine, in my own personal opinion is a hunk of junk. To get the blades out, put the handle to the top and push the button on top of the blade. This releases the blade and it will come out the bottom of the housing. I purchased this machine, and the first time I made fries, the potato stuck in the blades so badly it bent the blades. I was not aggressive with the machine and did not force the potato through. Good luck
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Mine didn't come with instructions either. I watched a video on youtube. The way I remove the slices is to use a knife to cut down the side in two places, then you can pull the pieces off. Also, if you want the pineapple to remain intact, you can remove the handle (the black plastic part) by pushing in those buttons on each side... but personally, I'm going to cut up the pineapple anyway, and that handle was kind of hard to put on there in the first place, so I don't really want to have to do it again.
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I just took apart mine. There's two screws on the sides for the bottom section, two on top in the handle and one on the bottom on the bottom section. Takes those out then just force it apart. It's hard to force apart, but that's the only way.Sorry for the year late reply
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I can't imagine you are too weak. With mine, you turn the black top piece in one direction to pop it up for use, and push it down and turn it the other direction to lock it when not in use. When in the popped up position, you don't turn it to chop. You push it down. (See previous comment about what to do if food gets stuck)
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It's not that easy. I just tried to remove it for the first time and took me about 2 min. Best way seems to pry it off from the top down.
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Yes, it is very hard to remove this tape- it really sticks in place. I decided to move the light and finally I ended up using my blow dryer and a very thin knife blade to loosen the tape from a wood cabinet. Then I used "Goof Off" to remover the adhesive from the wood. It was a job, but the heat helped to limber up the attachment plate where I could get a thin blade under it and cut the tape. I used heavy duty double stick tape to re-attach the plate, and I made absolutely sure that I had it where I wanted it before I pressed it into place. Wow, what a mess, but I do really love this light! I hope this will help you!! Yes, it is very hard to remove this tape- it really sticks in place. I decided to move the light and finally I ended up using my blow dryer and a very thin knife blade to loosen the tape from a wood cabinet. Then I used "Goof Off" to remover the adhesive from the wood. It was a job, but the heat helped to limber up the attachment plate where I could get a thin blade under it and cut the tape. I used heavy duty double stick tape to re-attach the plate, and I made absolutely sure that I had it where I wanted it before I pressed it into place. Wow, what a mess, but I do really love... » Read More Yes, it is very hard to remove this tape- it really sticks in place. I decided to move the light and finally I ended up using my blow dryer and a very thin knife blade to loosen the tape from a wood cabinet. Then I used "Goof Off" to remover the adhesive from the wood. It was a job, but the heat helped to limber up the attachment plate where I could get a thin blade under it and cut the tape. I used heavy duty double stick tape to re-attach the plate, and I made absolutely sure that I had it where I wanted it before I pressed it into place. Wow, what a mess, but I do really love this light! I hope this will help you!! « Show Less
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yeah I'm sure you could cut it with a good jigsaw, fine tooth wood cutting blade. I just used wood drill bits to put holes in it. You might want to do a little at a time, so that the blade doesn't heat up and melt the cutting board. It also could make it a little flimsy, I think. depending on the hole size. Cool idear.
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It should come off just like the bottom. Very simple. It might be a little hard to remove but it should come off the same as bottom.
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I was going through the same thing and read suggestions here. They really helped. I ended up using a small safety pin bent up and sat on table pointing up.Pressed the tiny hole onto to it all the way and then used a mid size short screw driver to nudge that batter cover off. So glad it worked!