How do you pull out the strainer? It seems to be glued or stuck on there pretty tight.
1687651
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.
1687652
You DO NOT pull out the strainer. You put the water and tea in to the ingenuiTEA pot and let steep for the recommended amount of time. Then once it's steeps, you put the entire ingeniuiTEA pot on top of a large coffee cup and it will strain into your cup. You can simply throw the tea leaves away when you are done and wash out the ingenuitEA pot. Enjoy!
1687653
The way i do it is to take off the bottom portion by pushing the white washer up through the middle hole and pull it out. There will be a hole exposed. Then I use one of my keys to stick through the hole and push the strainer up.
1687654
me and my friend both have one of these. neither one us can get it out. I just wash it really good and haven't had any problems.
585279
You simply twist it holding the top and bottom and it will separate in the middle. Sometimes it's a little tricky but there should be an arrow indicating which way to twist it.
1748289
I am right-handed, so I hold the left side of the strainer with my left hand on the rim.... then take a butter knife and place it under the lip of the strainer and pry gently up using the rim of the plastic tub as a see-saw...it is snug and just needs a little help because there is a rubber seal on the strainer seat.
1730286
I've found that pulling it taut and cutting it 1 layer at a time helps but there are still some stragglers. I usually just cut it folded as is and rinse the ends so they don't end up in whatever I'm straining. :)
1504317
You should be able to pull it back out. Maybe fish it out with a pair of tweezers?
880256
It took me a while to get that out too. I had to pry it out with the flat end of a spoon the first time. Now I just pull it straight up and it comes out every time.
1097972
I am having the same problem. I used the shaker five times and the strainer seemed like it was built in to the top piece. However, the strainer piece came off during my sixth use and it appears, after trying several times, that it is unable to fit back on. My shaker is now useless.
1562955
I ran into the same problem. With patience, and by turning it gently and carefully, I finally got it to come off. It helps to screw it on carefully, and evenly, however, it was often difficult to remove. I eventually got a different (slightly more expensive) filter and adapter ring. Good luck with it!
1785715
The handle goes through a cross brace with the bottom of the handle fitting into the strainer disk. insert the cross brace in one hole on the side of the container and then push the other end down into the container until it goes into the other hole. Do this only after inserting the size strainer you want to use into the bottom of the container. Hope this helps.
906235
I remove the strainer and then this fits perfectly. When I am done, I remove the stopper and slip the strainer in place to collect the food particles from the draining sink water. Works well.
1776025
I had the same problem. What I do now..fill the blue bowl (I know, obvious) then place it somewhere firm, like on the counter. Put the bottom and tighten it just till it makes contact, do not over tighten, I use one finger to screw it on. Then press down around the edges of the bottom piece firmly so it slides on and then tighten the rest of the way. But again, do not over tighten, turn just till it makes contact. Hold it over the sink to be sure it does not leak. It will come off almost as easily.Had mine for almost 2 years now and no problems.
1457590
Unscrew it. Grab Base with Left Hand and the Top with your right hand, then twist your Right hand Counter-Clockwise. It seals pretty tightly so it might be difficult, but it will come loose.
861863
This was an issue for me as well. You have to twist then pull apart. It is quite hard at times.
2183621
You have to unscrew it like a top. Hold the top grooves with your hands and twist it off, hope this helps. I've had mine for nearly 3 years and it is just now falling apart, need to buy a new one!!
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
186794
The inside of the faucet spout should have a screw in water strainer that must be removed. The Bidet connection should screw into the threads where the strainer was.
1653415
Yes, the strainer can be removed. Just don't remove the rubber cover for the secret compartment - that's the secret to not spilling!