it states easy clean tab - how does it open to clean out the black accumulation
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Hi Bonnie, if you look at the cutter with the blade and screw side towards you you can see a clear tab above the screw. Make sure your blade is closed, remove the screw turning counter clockwise and then the clear tab can be seen right underneath the screw hole. You push the tab towards the area where the blade opens. I wanted to send you a picture of the instructions but I can't attach it. If you want to you can email me at terryr915@yahoo.com. Terry
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No instructions- pretty easy, tho. Fill just enough to cover item to cleaned, fill up to fill line or anywhere in between. Use the recommended cleaning solution (1:10 ratio). Plug unit in, push heat button if heat desired, cycle through time settings (4 choices), hit power/start button. Unit turns off when done. Not clean enough? Repeat! Dump used solution avoiding front console, blot dry.
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There is a button on the top and side pops open - remove and clear, I usually wipe my down once a week with a damp paper towel. There is also a reset rod at the back. Just be sure and read the instructions - they also tell you how to deep clean. I have another smaller one still working for over 10 years old.
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take trays out of back and empty, I then took the toaster outside turned it upside down and shook out the crumbs, then using one of the bottles of air (the kind for blowing dust off your computer keyboard) cleaned the inside of remaining crumbs, then I just used mild dish soap water and wiped off the toaster
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I took the edge of a screw driver and moved the pieces that pop together so I could get it apart you have to do each one then once you part them all it comes apart you pop the cell in and then put the 2 pieces back together and push the tab parts together and place the soft cover back over it. I hope this helps. I really needed something to pry those tabs apart a small flat edge screw driver worked best.
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The tabs are the main cleaning agent and does a decent job. The sonic cleaner is a nicety but hard for me to see a huge difference when I use the sonic cleaner vs. not.
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I have never really looked . I bought for my dad in case power goes out as he had breathing problems and likes air blowing. He had used it once no problem but I have never looked to see if I can clean it .
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Denture cleaner works wonders too. Add 4 or 5 tablets fill with water, let sit for several hours and clean with a bottle brush then rinse. You will be amazed at the black crud that comes out.
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You have to squeeze the tabs very hard to separate. I usually let me Husband do it. It's possible to remove everyday, just be prepared to squeeze hard :-)
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I find that the cheapest way to clean these things is with Polident. One tablet dissolved into the water before pouring it into the steam chamber, then run 2 or 3 batches of clear water through it to rinse. If this doesn't clean it, you need to buy a new one.
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I have one file folder tab which doesn't clear and it is in a hanging folder with too many other file folders.
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I'm not really sure, it's a screen filter so a little soap and warm water will clean it (let it air dry on a towel)
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It's just the black knob that locks onto the clear top so it can be removed for cleaning.
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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." 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... » Read More 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." « Show Less
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It's been awhile since I cleaned mine but as I recall, you can take a small flat screwdriver and put the tip between the light cover and the fan housing and lightly pry the cover out. I believe the tabs that lock in the light cover are on the vent sides of the fan housing so that is where you need to pry the cover with the screwdriver. It's also a good idea to clean out the vent openings periodically by either vacuuming out the dust or taking the fan housing down and washing it out. Hope that helps.
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I just use Mr. Clean Eraser. Don't put in dishwasher raw aluminum on bottom turns black
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NO!!! It takes a half hour at least to disassemble & clean. Plastic parts are hard to unsnap and tabs eventually break. I would not buy again, entirely due the to difficulty in cleaning.