how do i get the filters out? I can't open the filter compartment.
135829
You can try pushing from the holes inthe top.... I had no problem, I just pinched the bottom of mine and bent it. There are actually 2 of them inside... hope this helps
135830
take the lid off the composter and pull the filter out through the opening...after washing, fit it back in
135831
The filters can be pulled out through the round opening under the lid. The lid does not come apart. There are two filters (1 round and 1 square) and they both fit up inside the lid. They are flexible and come out fairly easily. You may need to fold or roll the replacement filters to fit them through the opening when you replace them.
135832
Excellent question. Stumped me too. The lid doesn't unscrew or otherwise come apart. Try holding the lid perfectly upside down, so the filter faces the ceiling. Push your index finger down firmly into the filter. There's space in the middle of the lid underneath the filter, so your finger pressure will cause the filter to collapse in the center and fold up along the edges. Then hook the edge with another finger and pull it out.
135833
I have two of these. In one, the lid is very loose and comes apart even when you are not trying. I had to dent the side a little to keep the pieces together. In the other, which is in my kitchen, the two pieces are firmly co-joined. I just wash it whenever I empty the container. It has never needed changing, but when it does, I think the filter can easily slip out by grabbing it in the center, folding and gently tugging.
135834
Agreed . . . not so easy.Push a chopstick or something through a hole in the top. Aim at the center and push the filter fully forward.While doing this, use thumb and finger to squeeze filter together, and pull out.Hope this helps . . . .
135835
The top lid pops off from the bottom part holding the filter -- ours was so loose it kept falling out -- so we had to bend it out a little to hold in the filter. Just use a screwdriver or something -- should come right out. Hope this helps.
1109624
It's a bit tricky. U have to get ur fingers on each side of the filter and pull it up. As long as ur fingers are across from each other and u pull it with equal pressure on both sides it should come out more easily.
1473937
I've tried pliers and even a hammer and it still won't budge. If it is not on tight, then it leaks. But as it is nearly impossible to remove, am tossing out the unit today and have canceled my subscription for the filters.
901571
The filter is under the front panel. There is a button at the top that, when pushed, opens the front panel
2084000
The filter housing could be opened by hand...but if you have a hard time opening it, try to wrap cloth around the housing, then use a wretch to open it
521291
you can only remove the back. you can remove the back to change the filter and wash the pre-filter.just making sure -- the front is the part that is grayish blue and the back is the part that is just plain gray. The front doesn't open as far as I know.
839085
When you open the top, on the side opposite where you put the water, is another well with a thin plastic filter holder. Pull it out and on the bottom is a basket. It opens with a snap and you remove the old filter before inserting the new one. The filter holder is long and thin, like the wooden mixers you get to stir paint in a can, except it has big oval holes in it. It sits upright on the left side and you just pull it up. Watch this YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3tuMB5piAWA. Good luck
839079
The answers below are correct and will work fine for you. The filter holder is like a flat stick with a finger hole in the top to help you pull it out.
2176879
The filter cover just pops off, inside there is a black plastic piece. Pull it out and the filter will come out. Otherwise you can just clean it while still attached to the dryer with a dry soft bristle brush.
938624
Yes I had a similar issue when I changed the filter. Call the sevice and they will help you.
406626
First press filter button on duster - when it opens take out filter. Turn gray part clockwise until it separates. Clean out, replace or clean filter. Replace turning counter-clockwise and snap all together again. done
1099053
Unless they have changed the design since I bought mine, the plastic tab that holds them together screws apart to remove them. Look at both sides of the tab, on one side it is slotted to put a coin or screwdriver in to take it apart. Unscrew the tab by holding the back side and using a coin or screwdriver take the tab apart and then remove the filter you want and screw the tab back together to when finished. Don't over tighten it when screwing it back together.
1472661
There's a cup release button, it's grey and on the opposite side of the handle from the power button. ONce it's removed you just turn the top and dump. I usually have to shake the filter into a bag to loosen up the cat hair and dirt. Hope this helps. Let me know if you need more info.
1797640
remove the outer lid and catch all, just gently turn the filter to the right and it should unscrew to be washed.
1596998
you might want to unscrew the filter unit from the tap where you have more leverage to remove the filter
2025075
Same thing happened to me with the filter collapsing--I plan to check status of filter every so often and apply glue if needed. I believe the glue dries out prematurely.
590843
I tried lubricating the gasket with oil, soaking the unit in hot water, and twisting the filter with my hands and pliers many, many times. It wouldn't budge. This worked for me: 1) Reattach the whole filter unit to the faucet (Screw the metal swivel collar back on tightly.). 2) Hit one of the 3 finger tabs sticking out from the bottom of the filter sideways to your left with a hammer several times until it starts to move. 3) Twist the filter to your left with your fingers until it comes out completely. FINALLY SUCCESS!!