Could you please upload more pictures, showing the inside---does the filter come completely apart for cleaning?
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This coffee maker has 2 filters, one in the bottom (where you pour the coffee) and one on the top. You should never take the filter on the top out for cleaning; by doing so you will reduce its lifetime. Replacement gaskets and filters are available though.
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I just cleaned my filter after over a year(Dyson says every 6 months, whoops) and it was as clean as a whistle. I don't know how you come to your conclusions, but I find their vacs to be quite well engineered. You can take most of the air passageways apart using a dime in a slot provided, meaning you can unclog the unit yourself instead of paying to have it done.I'd buy another one without hesitation.
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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.
2078451
There's a video on YouTube from Pioneer showing you how to take apart the pump to clean it. I haven't tried this yet but it looks pretty do-able. Before finding this video today, I've always just rinsed the pump and cleaned the exterior with a brush every time I changed the filter (once a month). Here's a link to the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYyTFv_u3Sw
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have you noticed any difference after cleaning the filter since it is not replaceable? did it damage it? that is a concern because i am definitely looking for a hepa air purifier with a pre-filter..
880682
Hi! The filter is removable plus a little black basket under that. I do clean those and the to clean the machine I run a cycle of diluted white vinegar and then clean water through two more times to keep it all nice and new. I also keep the water basin lid open if its empty and let it dry
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You can pull the filter out as many times as you want it's just a little sponge that you pull out from the bottom But I would say it can vary with how much use you put in to it before it needs to be cleaned
1669509
Sorry, I am still using it and have't had to clean it yet!I hope you would be able to reuse it, Good luck with it!
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I just snap it apart and into empty in the garbage. If it's really dusty I'll just wipe it with a rag. I'm sure you could probably wash it if you like. I use an old toothbrush to brush off the filter. That seems to work really well
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The filter slides out easily for cleaning. If you look at the picture of the unit on Amazon, you'll see a small tab on the right side about halfway up from the bottom. That's the tab for pulling out the filter. A light tug and the filter slides out to the right. After cleaning, it slides back in and clicks in place. This is a great little unit! I hope this helps!
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never had that problem. their customer service is good, though, so I'd give them a call. i have cleaned the inside with a bottle brush - it works well.
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Honestly it seems like every time you use it the filter gathers dust and you just wipe it off with your hand *Think lint brush here*. As soon as it's clean you're done. in terms of replacing it. Hmmm who knows...seems like it should hold up for quite a long time. If not you can replace it for like $5 on their website or make your own.
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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.
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Just changed the filter a few times. Haven't tried to take apart and reassemble yet.
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Because the filter is such an important part and the top was really scuffed up, I decided to get a replacement from Amazon. For future reference, the replacement had no scratches of any kind, but I do smell a little grease. So I am guessing the latter is normal. Now that I think about it, the first one was probably new, but like I said not worth taking a chance for me. Thanks for all of the answers, they were helpful.
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Good news I tried something I took mine and rinsed it a few times under warm water then washed the whole thing in warm soapy water now it's nice and clean and good to go, it's all dry now so washing didn't ruin it. I couldn't get the filter out of mine either my friend has one same thing
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I have yet to do a whole system clean, but as for washing the pot and filter holder it's not bad, though I use a qtip on the filter basket to get the corners:-)