Does anybody else have problems with removing the filter? The filter in my brand new Bodum doesn't appear to come out. What can I do now?
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Filter? What filter? And why would you need a filter for just boiling water?
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When my electric kettle first arrive, the filter fell out and I quickly replaced it. The filter is important if you live in a place that has hard water as is the case in my city. Since every once in a while you should boil water with a little white vinegar to remove hard water build-up, just as you clear your drip coffee maker, I recommend that you do the same to remove scale that the filter is intended to keep out of the water you pour from the kettle. I do NOT recommend that you drink water that comes from a water softener because it contains too much salt--bad for the human body as well as for plants. Also, the kettle is intended to heat only water, not other fluids. When my electric kettle first arrive, the filter fell out and I quickly replaced it. The filter is important if you live in a place that has hard water as is the case in my city. Since every once in a while you should boil water with a little white vinegar to remove hard water build-up, just as you clear your drip coffee maker, I recommend that you do the same to remove scale that the filter is intended to keep out of the water you pour from the kettle. I do NOT recommend that you drink water that comes from a water softener because it contains too much salt--bad for the human body as well... » Read More When my electric kettle first arrive, the filter fell out and I quickly replaced it. The filter is important if you live in a place that has hard water as is the case in my city. Since every once in a while you should boil water with a little white vinegar to remove hard water build-up, just as you clear your drip coffee maker, I recommend that you do the same to remove scale that the filter is intended to keep out of the water you pour from the kettle. I do NOT recommend that you drink water that comes from a water softener because it contains too much salt--bad for the human body as well as for plants. Also, the kettle is intended to heat only water, not other fluids. « Show Less
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When my electric kettle first arrive, the filter fell out and I quickly replaced it. The filter is important if you live in a place that has hard water as is the case in my city. Since every once in a while you should boil water with a little white vinegar to remove hard water build-up, just as you clear your drip coffee maker, I recommend that you do the same to remove scale that the filter is intended to keep out of the water you pour from the kettle. I do NOT recommend that you drink water that comes from a water softener because it contains too much salt--bad for the human body as well as for plants. Also, the kettle is intended to heat only water, not other fluids.
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Sorry, I've never felt mine needed to be removed. We have a water softener and very soft water anyway, so there has never been a build-up or anything that looked like it needed cleaning that I couldn't do without removing it. I use the Bodum strictly for heating water.
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CleaningAlways clean the BODUM® Travel Press™ after use.The filter can be unscrewed for cleaning. All parts aredishwasher safe, top rack only
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Hi! I recently experienced a similar problem! I had removed all the filters (there are three removable ones - two foam and one white paper), washed them all, cleaned everything off the beater bar/roller, shook out the tube/hose, even unscrewed the bottom and cleaned out whatever I could find there too! Still, as soon as I turned it on, it was going to red! Grrrrrr I FINALLY found the problem. You might have already checked this, but just in case, sharing it here. It might help you or someone else. When looking at back of the vacuum, on the right side, BEHIND the main tube/hose, you can see the tube attach to the black vacuum base which feeds into the clear body where the dirt goes in. I could not see any clogs anywhere. BUT - this part of the tube/hose COMES OFF - it is easy to overlook, but it twists and releases. I did that as a last resort, and found my problem! There was a piece of paper in there, and all kinds of dirt and hair (we all shed some and have two cats) were packed pretty solid behind the paper! It took a tool like a crochet hook to get it all out and unpacked! (I have a metal "tube turner" for sewing, which is what I used, but anything super thin and long can work, as long as you do not go THROUGH the hose.) I took an amazing amount of junk that had not come out when shaking the hose, cleaning things, even taking the rest of the vacuum apart... it hides in that last curve of the hose! I hope this helps someone else, because this is a great little powerhouse of the vacuum that is perfect for our little townhouse. But the clogging does happen sometimes, and I've now found the FIRST place I'll look, instead of the dead last! ;-)
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after you pull the back cover off (the cover holds that black flimsy filter), there is a module that covers most of the back of the unit that is attached with plastic clips. Grab the module (it's about 12"x6"x2" in dimensions) and gently pull away from the unit. That's the filter in your hand. You need to replace that periodically with a fresh module. As for the black flimsy one, I vacuum him off and put him back in, I don't replace him. Hope that helps.
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Just take the top off and there should be a black flap. Undo the flap and replace with new filter. Make sure u take the plastic wrapper off of it.!
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You are talking about the old filter right? If so, yeah, it seems to get stuck pretty good on there over time. If you can get a pair of pliers on the bottom part and twist counter clockwise, remember it's upside down. Once you get it started, it still is pretty difficult until you get it all the way off. Good luck. Thanks.
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Is this a new filter unit? If it is new, sounds like defective to me. My experience has been that the filters always end up leaking when it is time to replace. Quality of workmanship and design is not directed at longevity.
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Have you soaked it in cold water for 15 minutes and then scrub it ? Thats what the directions say. Also I know there are some phony filters out there. Where did you get it ? You need to call the filter company if you have tried soaking it etc and they can send you a good one. Hope this helps you.
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First time user as of yesterday, but, in past use of other filters, I would say the insert fiber wasn't rinsed well enough or you got a "bad" one. I rinsed my 1st filter and made sure it was soaking wet and moved the carbon around while rinsing. Try netting the water surface, remove filter insert, rinse and try again. If this doesn't work, get a new insert and rinse really good before use. Hope this Works for ya' !
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That doesn't happen to mine. That must be a very annoying problem, though! Perhaps you could try contacting Bodum or Amazon for a replacement?
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The top lid pops off from the bottom part holding the filter -- ours was so loose it kept falling out -- so we had to bend it out a little to hold in the filter. Just use a screwdriver or something -- should come right out. Hope this helps.
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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.
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There are two filters on it. You can get both from Amazon. The more temporary one is a "cut to size" and you can get two replacements if you're careful on the cutting. The permanant one has a serial number on it and you can just punch that into the search and it will cough it up.
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Sorry Arthur...I think you're right! I ordered a spare filter back in June and thought nothing of it. Then, I went to change my filter this morning and the one they sent me was wrong. My old filter has an opening on both ends and the new one does not. Plus, the part number is different. Maybe it's a new design but I'm not putting it in until I find out. Thanks for making me aware of this. I wouldn't put your's in either. Please let me know if you find something out from the company.
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I have had no luck with brita or pur OR customer service of Moen.Really disappointed, I'm on a well and need a filter.If you find something please let me know.I've been to hardware store and had no luck there either.
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My husband just dealt with this today. Apparently, somewhere in the back part of the filter there are some tiny holes in the plastic. They get clogged easily but it's essential they stay clear for it to work. He took a pipe cleaner and cleared them out. Now it runs fine again.
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The nut under the filter can be loosened with a pair if pliers, then use fingers. Why do you want to take the filter off?. I use mine only for flour & a good shake after use seems to keep it clean. I have a Tupperware hand sifter for cocoa which has a bottom & top so no need to wet that either. Alison F 4/11.14