Did anyone notice "scraping" sound when pushing down plunger? It seems as if the fit is too tight. Wouldn't this eventually scratcj the interior?
434280
Yes, there's a scraping sound when pushing the plunger down. I only use mine when I have house guests who drink coffee, and the Frieling's interior is stainless steel, so I don't really worry about small scratches on it.
434281
The fit is just right; it has to be tight to keep the grounds out of your coffee. I've been using mine daily for years with no signs of wear or damage.
434282
If the fit weren't tight, you would let the grounds pass into the coffee. It doesn't hurt or scratch mine. It's a good thing, in my opinion.
434283
When that scraping sound occurs, just pull the plunger back up and then try to push it down again. The tight fit keeps the coffee grounds down keeping them out of the coffee. This does not appear to hurt the interior.
662073
I just recently purchased mine and haven't thought about what would I do if the filter or plunger need to be replaced. Unfortunately I threw away the box and have no idea how a person may accomplish that :( May need to replace the entire press (perhaps used?)
266716
Possible deposits along the plunger track, maybe calcium build-up. Try a little "CLR" or contact the manufacturer.
901979
Just a note to everyone, I did try pushing it in surprisingly hard last night and it DID work.Please give your jack another try. What's the worst that could happen? Just push it in HARD until it's flush.
2175472
I've received my bottle of hyaluronic acid with screw top cap and the a pump. I put on the pump which fits perfectly. However, no matter what I do, I cannot the the plunger to pump up and down. It is stuck in the down position. Anyone have any advice to get it to work.
675525
You are probably filling it too tight, I have noticed when I do, the handle gets very hard to push-pull. I have only had to clean out mine once, cause of this and try not to fill it too tight. Try this and see if it works better for you. Also after every use I lift a corner of the mat and empty the dust and particles that collect there.
1917208
We have no issue with ours pushing. In fact easier than our last one. Check the bottom to see if you can find anything that would impede performance or call the MfG customer service for assistance.
863181
Mine doesn't have any play in it. Maybe there is some type of defect? It might be worth it to do an exchange on it....after you hear from other purchasers to see if any others have the same problem. Sorry I could be of more help!
1318920
There is an air release in the plunger. I haven't had a problem with air in my casings.
2010795
As previously stated, the plunger rod is just tightened too far into the strainer nut. Use a pair of pliers on the rod to get a better grip and more torque. You don't need to tighten the threaded parts together like it's a piece of machinery. Just lightly hand-tighten and you will be able to disassemble easily in the future. Alternatively, you can do as I did and tighten the top handle on very well. This allows the strainer to spin off easily for cleaning. You really don't need to remove the handle from the rod.As an aside, this has been an excellent product. Performs just as well as an ordinary glass press without the fragility. As previously stated, the plunger rod is just tightened too far into the strainer nut. Use a pair of pliers on the rod to get a better grip and more torque. You don't need to tighten the threaded parts together like it's a piece of machinery. Just lightly hand-tighten and you will be able to disassemble easily in the future. Alternatively, you can do as I did and tighten the top handle on very well. This allows the strainer to spin off easily for cleaning. You really don't need to remove the handle from the rod.As an aside, this has been an excellent product. Performs just as... » Read More As previously stated, the plunger rod is just tightened too far into the strainer nut. Use a pair of pliers on the rod to get a better grip and more torque. You don't need to tighten the threaded parts together like it's a piece of machinery. Just lightly hand-tighten and you will be able to disassemble easily in the future. Alternatively, you can do as I did and tighten the top handle on very well. This allows the strainer to spin off easily for cleaning. You really don't need to remove the handle from the rod.As an aside, this has been an excellent product. Performs just as well as an ordinary glass press without the fragility. « Show Less
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I got mine over a year ago and never had a problem with it. both the upper cylinders and lower cylinders slide really easy. If its rough then it must be defective.
788140
Joseph Question when the blades are fully locked onto the shaft, the blades still rattle?? Sounds like there's a gap most likely due to the head not fully screwed onto the shaft, did you receive the blade tool with your package use it to apply the broad head. If no examine the clip make sure it is in place between the head and shaft, Mine do not slip nor raddle Keep me posted I'm interested in what is creating the bouncing blades. TY
1150385
you must simply twist it. the plunging will happen naturally. be careful when cleaning and taking it apart as the seal has proven to be a bit fragile.
720634
Is the plunger all the way up into where the lever is? Check that first. If it still does it then you might have a defective one. Play with it and see if you can get it to work properly. Good Luck!!
1267859
Mine got a little tight, I may have put it away wet and caused some rust. I lubricated it lightly with penetrating oil, worked it in for a while, and now it works as good as new. If you're worried about food safety, you could try the same with mineral oil, but the penetrating oil is thinner and will be easier to get it worked in.
2234585
Yes, you're right about this, I have found the same thing with mine but it doesn't bother me too much because I like the faucet so much. The faucet I had before this one had a cheaper lightweight sprayer and it was a pain too, because it was SO lightweight. It also did not retract very well. We have a pull-down sprayer/faucet in our laundry room and it isn't perfect either, even when I push it hard up into the faucet head, it usually falls back out a bit. With this Sonoma faucet I've just become accustomed to lifting the sprayer to a position where I know it will either begin to retract on its own or I can more easily push it back down. I hope this factor concerning the faucet won't bother you too much.
450271
Hi there! I tend to slow simmer things for hours and have never had a problem with anything dripping off of it. I LOVE this thing. It is my favorite kitchen tool. :D