Is this part supposed to come apart for cleaning?
1294410
I have never tried to take mine fully apart. I am afraid the small tabs that hold the two halves together would break off. I haven't had any problems cleaning it as long as it is unlocked.
1294411
No, it is intended to remain together. In fact, my original part warns not to use it if the sleeve has separated from the pusher. I unlock mine (sometimes) and toss it in the dishwasher (top rack). It always emerges clean.
861421
I have one and have never taken it apart but clean up of the cast iron top is quick and easy and I don't think there is any reason to need to!
468637
It comes apart quite easily, so you're probably trying to unscrew it at the wrong place. Move your handsaround til you find the correct location!
1345621
I don't think you can clean that part. You aren't really able to reuse these. Once you take it off you probably have to get a new one
1028266
Same thing happened to me. I just started to take it apart to clean it then the bottom part released. Hope this helps
943608
Yes, everything comes apart and it's all plastic so it's easily washed. You just wipe off the main unit with the motor which can't be immersed.
238638
Hi, do you mean the black section that has the green button? I personally have never taken that whole thing "apart" I just soap and rinse and is clean. If by Lid you mean the cap that screws in, mine recently had the silver part come off I think it was due to putting it in the dishwasher.
943225
Why would you want to take it apart. It works fine, I would not mess with it.
907880
I don't think it is supposed to come off. Mine has a cap on the back of it to put in your cleaning solution. You could always call Libman. They have excellent customer service.
1802044
The friction-y stuff inside may have just gotten a little tacky and doesn't want to let go, I'd say just pull it apart slowly and forcefully. If it breaks, I truly apologize. Maybe you have a defect(?). If so, I would contact the manufacturer.
2271071
Yes. You have to take the parts out of the top but they come apart and go back together easily. I just rinse mine off and perhaps give light scrub with a soapy sponge now and then.
2069690
Yes we have taken ours apart a few times to clean. It is not a easy task but it can be done. Remove the screws and everything comes off to clean. Then the fun part begins to put it all back together again. Remember or take a few pictures before you start removing things...it will make it easier to re-assemble.
1889998
That sounds like it might be mold. Take all of the parts apart & soak them in bleach water. I disassemble mine before hand washing & let it air dry before reassembling it.
736766
I've never had to take it apart to clean it. All that should have gone through the machine is Ice which should not have gotten anything dirty inside?
589957
I believe just the base comes off. Not really necessary for it to come apart in order to clean it. Just give it a good wipe down is all it needs.
452374
Not quite sure what the problem is: Yes, there are three parts to the "filter" which disassemble for cleaning purposes, but should be rethreaded together before using. I'm not aware of any plastic inside the unit.
1744557
It's not at all hard to clean. It's two parts that click into each other so you just take it apart.