Does it come apart for cleaning? i.e. does the glass carafe separate from the holder and does the filter come apart from the plunger?
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Yes, the glass comes out of the holder for easy cleaning. As does the filter, although we are able to clean the filter without disassembling into multiple parts. We french press every morning because it is that easy to clean. This is our third french press maker and this is by far the best. Highly recommend. We've been using daily for more than year making great coffee.
382724
It does all separate. The filter unthreads from the shaft thereby also allowing replacement.
382725
Hi Hilary, YES! The entire carafe will come apart. The filter screws away from the plunger to make for easy cleaning of each. The glass carafe fits snuggly the metal holder but will slip out for cleaning. I LOVE MY FRENCH PRESS! Pam W. Biloxi MS
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The Filter comes out by pulling out the handle on top. There is also a screw-in connection from the handle to the filter assembly for easy cleaning.
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Hi Hilary, YES! The entire carafe will come apart. The filter screws away from the plunger to make for easy cleaning of each. The glass carafe fits snuggly the metal holder but will slip out for cleaning. I LOVE MY FRENCH PRESS! Pam W.Biloxi MS
1316549
It comes apart some and the gaskets come off. But I've never completely took it apart. Had to take it apart to clean the hot chocolate out of it. It does come with directions to take it apart.
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I put the carafe, the lid, and the basket in the dishwasher on a fairly frequent basis. There's really no problem--and it does keep in cleaner than washing it by hand. I do, however, always put it in the top rack.
880683
I have had this coffeemaker for a year now. I regularly wash the removable basket that holds the filter. I occasionally run a vinegar wash through the whole machine, as recommended. I have not washed the hinged non-detachable part of the swinging basket. I believe it could be wiped down with a wet paper towel or clean cloth, though. I don't see the need unless your coffee has become consistently bitter. What I do is remove the used, wet filter and basket almost immediately after brewing, and leave the whole swinging part (as well as the lid where water is poured in) open to air out. Hope this helps. I have had this coffeemaker for a year now. I regularly wash the removable basket that holds the filter. I occasionally run a vinegar wash through the whole machine, as recommended. I have not washed the hinged non-detachable part of the swinging basket. I believe it could be wiped down with a wet paper towel or clean cloth, though. I don't see the need unless your coffee has become consistently bitter. What I do is remove the used, wet filter and basket almost immediately after brewing, and leave the whole swinging part (as well as the lid where water is poured in) open to air out. Hope... » Read More I have had this coffeemaker for a year now. I regularly wash the removable basket that holds the filter. I occasionally run a vinegar wash through the whole machine, as recommended. I have not washed the hinged non-detachable part of the swinging basket. I believe it could be wiped down with a wet paper towel or clean cloth, though. I don't see the need unless your coffee has become consistently bitter. What I do is remove the used, wet filter and basket almost immediately after brewing, and leave the whole swinging part (as well as the lid where water is poured in) open to air out. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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Hi. The lid of the carafe detaches but not the top of the coffee maker where you put the water in. That lid is stationary. Hope this helped :)
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I couldn't find a way to separate without breaking it. So I end up just rinsing it out after use. In that way it is a poor design. If someone knows how to do it, I would be interested in knowing too.
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Since I on,y use the carafe for water (occasionally, sparkling water but mainly still water) the cleaning is a quick rinse after use and then the carafe is stored upside down overnight. I have not noticed any residue, any odor nor any taste to the water. I have used my carafe for approx 25 fillings, and it papers to be slightly used in appearance (I have no trouble leaving it as a table piece for entertainment, but I wouldn't be able to Palm it off as being new)
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Not a big deal. i usually put mine in the dishwasher about every other time i make coffee. If u want to clean it evertime u make coffee just stick it under the faucet and rinse it out. It takes very little time and effort. Not a big deal.
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No. The plunger is all metal and comes apart for easy cleaning in the dishwasher. This is a very good cafetiere in my opinion.
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I guess I confuse about it. Basket removable and handle fold down. But where u fried the cup doesn't come off. Is hard to clean it.has filter but not useful.
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I am so glad you asked this question. It prompted me to try and take the filter part out. I learned it snaps out very easily for cleaning. I have had my tea maker a few years and it gets used a lot. AS I said, I had never taken it apart, rather I always put baking soda in it, let it soak then use a brush on the filter, etc. Then I rinse it well. After taking it apart and cleaning it then snapping the filter back on I am again reminded why I love this tea pot. I saw it on America's Test Kitchens. They said it was the BEST on the market. RIGHT AGAIN!
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No the base and the blade assembly are one unit, the carafe does not come apart. So on the plus side there is no leakage and clean up is easy. But you can't use any other vessel with the blade assembly.
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The internal black plastic rim that functions as a strainer when you pour, is not removable from the top to my knowledge. But I have to admit, I've never tried to separate the two. I assumed it was one piece.
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I doont dissassemble the plunger, I just get a cheap white stgandard coffee filter and trim it a lil then wrap it around th bottom of plunger. Just enough for filter to be do its job it wastes a lil coffee but it does the job last cup is clean
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Yes, you need to rinse out the filter basket, and make sure it is dry before using again. This is not an issue when we brew a carafe at a time.
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No don't believe so. I have not seen where it comes apart but running water through it cleans it just fine
880682
Hi! The filter is removable plus a little black basket under that. I do clean those and the to clean the machine I run a cycle of diluted white vinegar and then clean water through two more times to keep it all nice and new. I also keep the water basin lid open if its empty and let it dry