Can you disassemble the plunger for easier cleaning?
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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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I haven't fully disassembled mine, but have found the movement range of the plunger sufficient to thoroughly clean it. If you put milk in your tea/coffee, you might want to soak it, just to be sure.
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Yes you can disassemble the plunger. Other than to change the screen, I wouldnt see a reason to. I have used mine many times and just washing along with the cup is sufficient. Love the cup, Stays hot a long time. Doug
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There is a threaded end-cap under the screens that unscrews and all can be disassembled. Be careful to observe it comes apart so you can put it back together correctly. Also, be careful not to disassemble over sink drains or disposal because it is kind of small and may go down. Had to fish mine out of the disposal the first time I took it apart. I recommend watching the video that demonstrated the use and cleaning. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6poBwn4TQs
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Yes. The unit separates into 3 parts for cleaning. Often, a good rinse is all that's necessary. Disassembling and reassembling is very easy.
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I don't believe you can dismantle the scissors - I have put them in the dishwasher with no damage, and clean them by hand pretty easily.
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Hi Erica. I found the metal handle hard to get up and down but someone said there is a special tool that comes with it which you have to have to get out the blade basket. However, since I had only used mine twice last year, I have forgotten that. Since the plunger was hopelessly stuck in mine, I tossed it in the dumpster and bought a Hamilton Beach Big Mouth Pro, and love it. It is super easy to clean and I get 2 or 3 times as much juice. Hope you find your answer though!
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You can disassemble it and clean it there are small screws you need to remove, but other than that it is easy to clean.
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Don't take it apart beyond removing the filter basket, since it is highly unlikely you will get the portafilter (handle unit) back together . Soak the whole think in Urnex coffee machine cleaner and hot water and then flush.
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Well I'm not looking at mine at the moment but I imagine you could but before I got out the knife I would take a good long look at the fittings to see if you can remove them without destroying them. If that is possible then I would reattach in the reverse way you removed it. Should you not be able to remove one end or the other I suggest calling Bosch and speak to a Technician. You can try Bosch directly or you could try CPO Bosch.
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When you assembled the unit, you screwed on the handle in a clockwise direction, if I remember correctly. You should be able to disassemble it by unscrewing the handle.
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I have had no more trouble cleaning this item than other types of plungers. The bellows part of the plunger assumes its original shape after use and is relatively easy to clean. I continue to be amazed at the efficiency with which this produce works. If you need a plunger, this is the one to get.
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You can't disassemble it. I would recommend a vacuum cleaner and a can of compressed air. I vacuum mine once a week. Call Contour Design, if you have the RED, it's still under warranty.
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The plunger rod unscrews from the bottom plate so that you end up with the plunger/cap, and the three parts to the screen assembly - the bottom plate, the screen, and the spring-rim plate that holds the screen shape. They're all easy to disassemble, clean, and reassemble.But since I'm a human male, I figure, why bother? They'll just get dirty again. So just I rinse off most of the grounds and keep using it.
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I used it for such a short while, I didn't try that- it cleans easily by hand, however. It is all stainless steel, so as long as you detach the motor it appears to be something that could be done.
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Unscrew that black piece on the top of the plunger. You have to feed the plunger part up from the bottom to get it in right.
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Yes you can. Every part that would or could get debris/dirt in it can be removed for cleaning. A very well thought out engineered design.
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Feed the plunger up from the bottom, then attach the spring (from the top) and finally screw on the black handle. When finished dont forget to slide the red rubber guide into the slot. Without the red rubber guide the cherry pits will not separate from the cherry. It works great but not 100 percent. You may still find a few pits left.
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The plunger end screws off so you can clean behind the plunger. Everything else just soap and hot water,