I can't unscrew the 2 pieces apart that houses the filter, what can i do?
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!
1394033
Very simple. Unplug the unit first. 1) push the button near the top to access the filter. Flip open the top of the unit. 2) to remove the filter unit pull up by the handle. 3) use a soft cloth, warm water and mild soap. DO Not Submerse the filter in water or rinse directly in water. USE the cloth to remove the dirt from the filter then rinse the cloth often to remove the debris and soap. Repeat as needed! 4) VERY IMPORTANT: only touch the filter by the handle AND most of ALL the filter must be 100% dry before you install it back into the unit. Once the filter is dry Slide back into the slot gently DO Not Force it! The filter will only fit One way. 5) close the top and snap it shut. Plug in the unit and you're good to go. Hope this helps.
1797637
They should have sent you a tool with two metal tips that insert into holes on the cutting blade. Insert into the holes and turn to the left. You will need to hold the filter by the plastic edge to keep it from spinning. This will enable you to disassemble everything you need to clean. They should have also included a brush to clean the filter and cutting blade with. Careful, they are sharp little teeth. ha ha
408901
Push cover to open it. It drops down. Undscrew old filter, insert new one . Voila.
451776
Probably bolted on inside of filter canister. Disconnect hoses. Very easy to disassemble
1094945
Actually, that is what I thought, too. But, it seems the screw was STUCK inside the first filter I had, and I had to basically destroy the original filter to remove it. It fits perfectly into this filter and comes out easily for future replacements.
839082
The filter holder should lift out of the water tank. You can replace the filter and slide it back in to place.
590842
I was finding it impossible to unscrew the old filter, too. Then I tried putting the whole assembly in a bowl of hot water for a few minutes, and that did the trick! I also gently slid the edge of a thin spatula around the circle where the filter meets the housing, if that makes sense. Not sure if that did anything, but the warm bath definitely helped. I was thinking I'd have to trash it and replace the entire unit before I tried the hot water. Hope that helps.
2025075
Same thing happened to me with the filter collapsing--I plan to check status of filter every so often and apply glue if needed. I believe the glue dries out prematurely.
2097348
There's a hole in the side that's not for a button, take a screw driver or something and just gap it apart. the rest is just gently applying force until it separates. I haven't found a better way to do it.
2122597
I can't remember if it came in 2 parts but if I try to unscrew it, it doesn't move so it seems to be 1 piece.
1573530
Here's what the distributor of the product says: "Please pull the filter out and insert the new filter. We are working on having instruction sheets added to the pails" Doesn't say how to pull it out so I guess any way you can get it out and any way you can get a new one in.
121524
Believe there is a notch somewhere along the rim of the filter to facilitate removal. Also mine came with double filter. But I use only one. Seems easy to remove,
231907
Hold the filter with a dish cloth and push in and turn towards you. It should release. Once released from the unit you an pull the propeller out of the filter.
1875590
What I did was vacuum the actual blue filter thoroughly as it really didn't look very dirty even though I got a "change filter" message. Then I washed the plastic grid piece it fits into thoroughly and let it dry. I reassembled it and still got a change filter message. However, I discovered there is a tiny "reset filter" hole near the top of the inside of the unit where you place the filter. I stuck a paperclip in the hole and pushed, and now it's behaving as if it has a brand new filter! I think maybe if this is done on a regular basis that you can get a lot more use out of this unit, even though the filters are "no longer available."
1731306
You have to tear off the shroud/hood to get at it. There are something like 3 or 4 screws holding it together. That's the hard part, but it isn't too difficult to hold it all with one hand while using a screw driver. Slide the old filter out, slide the new one in. Put the screws back in and you're done. I think I did find a manual on the Whirlpool web site that had a picture showing the location of the screws. Good luck.
2019537
Just remove the filter unscrew it. Need to remove mb also. Been awhile since I looked at mine but that should work.