Has anyone been able to disassemble them for cleaning? I used to be able to take apart the old ones, but I can't on the new one that I bought.
1669507
You can take the long spout part off and wash, then get a glass of hot soapy water and stick pump in it and pump though it. Then pump clean water through. Rinse thoroughly. You can also rinse water through the top part and you can see all the sauce draining out. It is very easy and able to last longer when washed after every empty bottle.
1669508
I bought the same pump and used it one time because we foung absolutely no way to disassemble the pump as you have found out. So, all the chocolate and soapy water was stuck together. It was gross.
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!
1669510
I ran a good bit of warm soapy water through it several times and then did the same with clean water. I washed the outside of the pump as well.
644541
I did not see any instructions for cleaning, so I assume they want you to buy replacements. Since they are foam, i simply rinse mine out in warm water, towel dry them, and allow to air dry. That seems to work fine.
91216
You have to be careful, but you can, I used a small flat screwdriver with just a little pressure and push in just a little while trying to pry apart. I was able to do that and reuse mine. Again, don't use too much force because it could break, but they would probably send you another. Hope this answers your question.
642938
It has a lifetime warranty replacement, so you should be able to get a new one. I have had mine about 2months. It isn't coming apart but its getting dirty and it's hard to clean. Other than that, its holding up pretty well.
1819074
I used a pair of scissors to cut the old ones off. You could just as easily pull them off. Since you're replacing them it doesn't matter if they get destroyed in the process
485074
Sorry but I'm not sure. I've had them since before Christmas and never took them apart. If you've not done so already, Try googling manufacturer for customer service phone number or some WD 40.
217396
I Don't have a solution for you. I wish they were removable, as you said. We clean it everyday with water in a sponge, inside and outside, and we keep it warm to be able to perform the cleaning
1922798
You can't disassemble it. I would recommend a vacuum cleaner and a can of compressed air. I vacuum mine once a week. Call Contour Design, if you have the RED, it's still under warranty.
731797
I haven't tried what you've tried-taking it apart. I just clean it with water, but I haven't taken it apart. At least yours makes a noise! It seems to me like the sound gets weaker and weaker until the thing stops working. I was surprised mine actually turned on today on the first attempt.
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No problem disassembling. It's the grills themselves that are very hard to clean, even under hot water and scouring pads. You really have to pick all the food out of the grooves. We use foil or other grills over the Weber grill as other surface clean much easier.
783450
Mine came apart too but my washer was ok. I cleaned my washing machine a couple of times.
983851
I don't think anyone really cleans these... you just buy a new one. With that said you could run water on it and brush with a soapy sponge if you wish and allow to air dry overnight.
1274563
I have never cleaned one of these. I just installed them. your method sounds like a good one though
2096002
yes just unscrew them. Make sure that you put it back together the samne way you took it apart.
28744
The correct way is to replace them, although I'm sure you could rinse them without any damage to the filter.A new filter comes with the unit. Hope this helps ~
378159
You cannot take it apart to clean. It is a nightmare to clean and quite honestly it did not perform very well either. I do not recommend this product.
1028266
Same thing happened to me. I just started to take it apart to clean it then the bottom part released. Hope this helps