How do you take apart the top for cleaning? Can't find instructions anywhere, and I see dirt that I can't reach.
53310
I have the old model, but there are screws on the top that you can take out to get to the inside of the lid for thorough cleaning. Hope that helps!
53311
I don't know what model you have. Mine is all plastic, so I have just taken it outside and washed it with a hose. I let it air dry for a while and then finished it off with a paper towel.
53312
I have a model from less than a year ago. The blue bit on the handle and the blue caps on the axle on which the top flips pop off and the top comes apart into five pieces (not counting the blue caps and blue plate on the handle). I soaked them all in a bleach water solution, except I didn't let the plunger go under the water, because it appears to be made of two pieces yet doesn't seem to come apart.
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!!
1028266
Same thing happened to me. I just started to take it apart to clean it then the bottom part released. Hope this helps
856212
After you remove the dirt resivoir you'll have the motor in your hand. At the inlet of the motor there is a beige plastic piece that says pull to remove. On the sides where this piece ends you'll see spots where your finger can catch. Pull there and it should come off. The dirty part you now see is the filter, again with your fingers pry the filter out from an edge. I clean mine in the sink, air dry it and reuse it. Hope this helps
14230
Assuming you didn't disassemble it for cleaning, these should be unrelated. I just had the same problem. Mine was 2.5 years old. There's a 3 year warranty. They sent me a new one. With a new warranty. If it's over 3 years old, it's time to buy a new one.
1637469
Hold the bottom with one hand and the top with the other hand then turn the bottom or the top while holding the other part steady. Turn and pull apart at the same time. You have to pull and turn very hard. That removes the base then unscrew the glass container.
1889999
I did disassemble mine to wash it. Have you tried soaking it in some hot bleach water? (Just a cap full should do the trick)
818545
Hi Carol. At the bottom is a small indentation where you put a coin or screwdriver and gently but firmly pry the top and bottom apart. Hope this helps.
658250
I never had that problem. Could it be dirt? Could taking it apart and cleaning it solve the problem? But only if you feel sure of your ability to reassemble it.
478094
Hi--sorry I did not get this right away, you may have figured it out already! This is not so tricky once you figure it out the first time. On the rear of the waste water container is a panel you slide up, then fold it open flat (like a drawbridge coming down). This opens the slot for the upholstery cleaner "tongue" piece (sort of triangular part, near the power connector end of the upholstery hose). This piece slides into the grooves where the dropped panel was. Slide it in with the open slat (the long side of the triangle) facing up. This slat is needed to create a suction for waste water to return from the upholstery hose. If you look closely on that drop panel mentioned above, you will see the instructions on how to move the panel out of the way. Also, instructions are on the black "triangle" part of the upholstery hose. I hope this helps! It took me a while to figure out as well...
1662537
Wish I could tell you. I don't have the directions anymore. I just clean it right away and it works out fine.
1079390
Sorry Nancy. I haven't gotten to the stage where I need to clean it. Let me know if you find a way.
1209783
I was actually wondering how to clean the fans inside as well. I can't figure out how to get the grills off. I can't even find the user manual online...not sure where box is. And I am not sure what the 800 # is to call.
1376570
I have trouble with taking it apart also. The best way is to switch the orange sliding switch all the way to left to release the clear top. Take that off and grab a hold of the white section with they blade and lift and wiggle/ shake til it releases. It's a pain but for a cheaper small juicer not to bad. Hope that helps:-)
2099113
I have never taken it apart to clean but there is a plastic cover on the back that will pop off and opens up to the spinning cylinder. So I do believe you can clean it that way.
1538749
So glad you asked that question. I just got my unit and have been trying to take the top off for the past 15 minutes. Finally looked here and was relieved that it's not just me. Finally I got it off - no secret - just brute strength. :-)
494153
Yes, the bottom of mine has rusty build-up and I have no idea how I am going to clean it. It's gross and I am about to throw the thing away.