I'm finding it very difficult to budge the part that fits on the cup, the one into which the metal part fits. How do I remove this middle part?
465135
Take out the metal part and pull. It was tight for me initially but easier now. If it's not coming out pull harder!
465136
Like Java's answer, I just pull it out. However, you may have some residue buildup that has caused it to stick. Consequently, you might try running some hot water over it in order to separate it. Once separated, thoroughly wash and dry all pieces before reassembling. In addition, you might try spraying cooking spray on the pieces before reassembling them.
465137
i never encountered this problem. Mine is easily removed by pulling up from the cup component either by grabbing the juicer apparatus or by removing it and pulling on the lid component. It's not a complicated operation.
1445561
I used some pliers. They are very tight. I had to tare off a chunk of it and keep pulling on it until it finally came off. Good luck.
451399
I can't get mine out either. I will try what you said and see if I can get it out. Thanks!
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!
1309144
Hold in the two buttons on the side and pull it out. It may take a little strength
1140564
I successfully separated the handle from the cup but now I cannot put it back together, rendering it basically useless. It seemed like it should be able to snap apart and snap back. Honestly, I even tried HAMMERING it back to snap back, to no avail. I would not recommend separating the cup and handle for cleaning.
1305381
It's 2 pieces stuck together. It comes apart very slightly when I pull on both sides. So it looks like you could get them apart but you might break them trying. Good luck!
1359765
Press down on the Release button and then pull off. It is a bit rough at 1st but you will get it. Also, it helps if you hold opposite diagonal corners to pull off the lid.
1916712
The top presding cup on this model cannot be remove. However, it is easy to clean. I wipe/clean it a very wet cloth and dry with papertowel.
960638
Its totally OK! I was confused at first. You lift off the container and unscrew the round piece that protrudes from the container. Mine was screwed on really tight so it took a few tries before I got it off.
1626297
I just squeeze the top on either side, and pull the 2 parts apart. The bottom has a small lip that the top slides onto.
80956
It's a pain. I struggle every single time I remove it. Basically I get a coin that fits best in the slot on the right lower side. I turn with the coin and pry my fingernail between the seam where the halves meet at the extreme right corner of the case. It will usually pops apart once you've wedged your fingernail between the halves.Maybe someone out there has a better method, if so I'd love to hear it too.
2136009
I got the same issue at first. I managed to open it up this way: Hold the bottom plastic/clear at the point (the spout) with one finger in one hand, and your other hand is holding the the stainless/metal part, then pull the clear plastic part away from the stainless /metal part. Good luck. Hope it works for you.
1120361
The hard side piece has to be removed. Take you time work the long side then the top.I repeat take you time it will come off. Use a little pressure but don't over do it. I hope this helps
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.
1422245
The top is secured with silicone. You should be able to remove it and reattach it.
1636513
What is the problem? Looking at the mechanism it is different than the normal cupping setup. There seems to be a a molded plastic piece glued or melted in place covering the sealing washer and red valve piece. Typically the red piece gets stuck. You move it manually up or down using little pressure to free it up. The assembly does not look like it can be removed.