The mesh filter gets stuck/bends the wrong way when I slowly pull the plunger back up - even though it's installed the same way. What's wrong?
1108009
maybe you replaced the mesh and the metal ring on the plunger in the wrong order. I have three of them and never had this problem.
1108010
I am sorry to hear you are having a problem with your mesh filter. I screw my filter set together securely, but not too tight. Do you suppose your filter set is getting worn out? If not, maybe there is a manufacturing problem and Bodum or the store where you bought it would honor an exchange. Good luck, I love my Bodum french press.
1026134
did just replaced the filter? there is a possibility that the housing that holds the filter is lose, try to tighten it , first unlosen the housing, it maybe misalign and not properly screwed in the base thats why there is a leaking, try to check also for any losen connection from the base where you connect the tube to the faucet, if you already done it and problem still persist probably there is a defect/faulty with the design, you can contact the manufaturer for support if still covered with warranty, hope this help
1903193
You have to carefully run finger under the metal mesh filter basket as the blades on underside are sharp. Once you have a finger in the rim of the mesh basket work your way around the edge until it pops off. Remove then rem the filter basket.
1066253
I Have had this problem, and it is a very easy fix. Make sure that the black hose connector is inserted correctly into the canister (lever facing the primer button). I believe that when this piece is inserted backwards there are check valves that do not allow flow in the proper direction. This is a design flaw, it would be very easy to design the piece so it only fits in the canister in the correct orientation.
1066257
I have not had that problem, check that your hoses are in the correct position in and out, also make sure that the filter is filled with water.
823588
I had no problems with the alignment when reinstalling the filter. I did however have a problem with DE coming out into the pool after bumping the filter down. This is a problem not yet resolved.
2129503
The filter should just lift straight up . Pull on the to corners of the filter, if no luck push up on the filter from the bottom while lifting at the top... probably just stuck. Play with it a little should come out easy. I had 2 filters w mine so worst case pull it out use the second filter after u locate the problem...
90663
More than likely it is due to the possibility that the filter isn't completely twisted into it's locked position where it can't go any further. It's a half-turn affair that then AND ONLY THEN will finally allow the water to flow.Until the full twist is accomplished it has an internal valve that stays in the closed position so you can change the filters without shutting your water pressure off to the device. It's pretty ingenious really, just not very well explained. Been-there, done-that. I hope this helps you. Don, Columbus, OH
1678239
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
1487027
Check the washers inside the anti-syphon and reducing valve. The one with the mesh may be clogged or twisted to block proper flow. I had a problem that they didn't seat properly and caused reduced flow. Also, if you run one head to the next using the 1/4" tubing, you will not get good flow on that line or lines. I took these out and ran direct runs from the 1/2" tube directly to each head.
2262070
Did it crack around the threads? Mine did also after a year or so, probably due to me constantly adjusting the angle and maybe hanging or pulling too hard on the head. I patched it for a little longer use and then eventually just bought a new one after a year or so usage. It was time for a new filter anyway and the whole unit is the same price as a replacement filter. GL!
457662
MAke sure the replacement is inserted to same was as the old(gray side up) and that the small lever on the left side is not bent as the filter must make contact with the lever when re-inserting the filter- it activates an internal switch before you dial in a fan speed. If the problem still persists contact germguardian.com as they are very helpful & if its still in the one year warranty period they might offer a replacement unit (that happened to my unit)
1250301
try putting a little faucet grease on the "o" ring and then push up and turn the cartridge to the right into it's locking position. I do this always it helps when removing the filter to replace it
590840
I haven't had that issue - I can usually twist it out with my fingers and place the new filter in in no time. Maybe the filter housing (the thing that the filter sits in) needs to be changed or is defective.
274229
I have had the same issue, unless you need to make another right away - I have learned that if I let it sit for a bit, some of the water dissapates, this minor flaw is not terribly inconvenient but I think the holes need to be bigger on the filter.
308798
Sounds like you got a defective one. Mine was easy to swap out, no issues. I made sure the center post was properly inserted into the bottom of the valve. I swapped out my old one because it was doing the same thing, letting water out of the waste when in filter mode. It seemed to be related to the lack of spring tension keeping the handle down vs anything else. Good luck.
1543338
I had that problem. There is a filter in line. Cleaned it and the flow was fine again.