How do you unscrew the filter assembly to clean it? I tried to turn the filter loose but it doesn't budge.
177077
I hold the knob on top of the metal shaft in my right hand (I'm right handed) and the filter assembly at the bottom of the shaft in my left hand. I use my right hand to turn the knob to the left (counterclockwise) to loosen it and to the right (clockwise) to tighten it. I discovered that the small plastic sleeve on the shaft just above the filter assembly also screws on to the metal shaft and needs to be tightened occasionally. a For most stuff in the US remember "righty tighty lefty loosey and you'll usually achieve your goal.
177078
Interesting. My filter unscrews quite easily. Perhaps give it a better tug. Good luck.
177079
Good question, not sure there is an easy answer. What I do is slip a business card between the mesh filter and knock out any large grinds. My suggestion is that you wash the filter as soon as possible after making your pot of coffee. I have been using my pot for a very long time and it still looks like new. My only other suggestion is that you visit the Bodum website and see if they have any suggestions. This is a great pot, I love it. Well built and the coffee is fantastic.
177080
The bottom layer of the filter has a threaded stem attached to it. What I typically do is hold the knob on the top part of the lid while turning the filter. (The rod screws into the bottom layer of the filter.) Unscrewing it definately makes cleaning easier. Hope this helps.
177081
The plunger post screws into the filter assembly. Just hold the base filter assembly still and unscrew the post by twisting the knob on top.
177082
The answer is that I haven't tried to unscrew it, because in the past (that is, on other French press models) I have not been able to screw it up firmly enough again. I rinse it immediately after making coffee and then put the entire unit in the dishwasher. This works.
832636
Have you rechecked the "in" & "out" ports, or is there a packing plug? I'd remove the filter again, and blow thru the ports to see if that is where the ressistance is- ie: the filter or the Moeller top assembly. Let me know, Jim
1940576
I have removed the dust cover. There is a little plastic piece in the back which you would use to hold and lift the unit. You can pull it down and back, and it does snap out and you can clean the little filter. then snap cover back on. You will see where the little tabs are so you can reinsert properly.
1452019
HiTo clean the filters, first push bottom to release filter. Clean both parts with running water. Let dry and reinstall.
2055768
Have you taken the filter apart? The whole filter assembly can be taken apart and washed.
1025016
You are talking about the old filter right? If so, yeah, it seems to get stuck pretty good on there over time. If you can get a pair of pliers on the bottom part and twist counter clockwise, remember it's upside down. Once you get it started, it still is pretty difficult until you get it all the way off. Good luck. Thanks.
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.
1742080
I would try to disasemble the cover and impeller and reasemble make sure all parts are on correctly and make sure to prime.it correctly,DO NOT plug in the filter until all air is out of the system. Good luck!! Hope this helps!!
1939372
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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Take off the rear cover and filter. There are 4 or 6 phillips screws way down in the open holes. You cannot see the screws, because they are way down in the holes. When you totally loosen the screws with a phillips screwdriver, the front panel will come off. Hope this helps.
1250300
Line up the valve openings on the wall mount with the filter wings. Gentle push up with a turn of the filter body. This should seat and engage the new filter. It does not screw in. Just a firm push and turn. Hope this helps.
1303624
The base of the canister should unscrew from the long body of the canister (canister:housing of filter) . At least that is how I got mine open with no tools except maybe gloves, and likely leather garden gloves to get a better grip.
1082087
I've tried everything to get mine to open. Like yours, it seems to "stuck solid." My solution is to buy some other model of shower filter.
1731306
You have to tear off the shroud/hood to get at it. There are something like 3 or 4 screws holding it together. That's the hard part, but it isn't too difficult to hold it all with one hand while using a screw driver. Slide the old filter out, slide the new one in. Put the screws back in and you're done. I think I did find a manual on the Whirlpool web site that had a picture showing the location of the screws. Good luck.
1683925
The same way u put it togather take it apart an wash it. Then change filter wash it off an reassemble it
1164856
If you can turn a wrench, you can change the filter. It's easy, but can be a bit messy. You just need to put a bucket underneath to catch the water that spills out of the filter housing.
1165994
Randy, the same thing happened to me last year. It ended up being that the little nipple which the filter depresses against when screwed on had somehow chipped off. I ended up having to replace the entire filter assembly (which was quite easy to do).