I was trying to open the lid and accidently touched the bottom of the filter where there is a swing type object, and turned it and it came off
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I don't really understand the question, but I wasn't looking for much and thought this was really bad quality.
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It it came off it's likely broken. Contact Amazon for replacement instructions as they are very good about that and other customer service issues I have had. If you have had the maker for a relatively short time... 30 days or less they will replace it without question I'm sure... or a refund. If less than a yr, (I recall the warranty being either 90 days or 1 year, not sure which) then Mr. Coffee will stand back of it in conjunction with Amazon. Give 'em a call'
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Open the 2 clips along the side. You also have to clean out the filter which i just tap on a tree and all the fines come off.
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It is very difficult to open the container. We had algae growing in ours, so it needed to be opened and cleaned. I first used a few butter knives and loosened the sides. Then filled the lower container with water, without the filter. Then replaced the filter and flipped the Britta upside down. Then shook it violently, making sure the water stayed in (there is an overflow slot that you have to block with your finger). Make sure you are not holding the container in when you shake. After a lot of shaking the lower portion came loose. Was not easy at all. Design flaw. I recommend cleaning everytime you change the filter because of algae and mold. It is very difficult to open the container. We had algae growing in ours, so it needed to be opened and cleaned. I first used a few butter knives and loosened the sides. Then filled the lower container with water, without the filter. Then replaced the filter and flipped the Britta upside down. Then shook it violently, making sure the water stayed in (there is an overflow slot that you have to block with your finger). Make sure you are not holding the container in when you shake. After a lot of shaking the lower portion came loose. Was not easy at all. Design flaw. I recommend cleaning... » Read More It is very difficult to open the container. We had algae growing in ours, so it needed to be opened and cleaned. I first used a few butter knives and loosened the sides. Then filled the lower container with water, without the filter. Then replaced the filter and flipped the Britta upside down. Then shook it violently, making sure the water stayed in (there is an overflow slot that you have to block with your finger). Make sure you are not holding the container in when you shake. After a lot of shaking the lower portion came loose. Was not easy at all. Design flaw. I recommend cleaning everytime you change the filter because of algae and mold. « Show Less
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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.
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Look on the rubber seal. It should have some sort of indication as to which end is up. If I'm not mistaken I was unable to close the air filter compartment when the sir filter was in upside down. I hope this helps
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For some years, with the HM1865 I had, I was able to carefully pry the slotted fan cover off around its edges with a dull, thin blade from a butter-type table knife.(Not a sharp knife!) It snaps back on easily. You can clean the top of the plastic blades that way, and reach most of the bottoms, carefully and without bending anything. Clean inside the filter cover as well, from the bottom, when you remove it from the unit.
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I just used my disposable filter holder that has a screw on plastic lid. Worked great.
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On our unit, there is a small "drawer" like piece right around the large filter area, where water runs into the two filters. It has a small snap lid that opens upward and you drop the cartridge in and close the lid. Good luck.
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Unscrew the black screen and take the filter out. I put t over a bin and smack it a bit then brushed it with a dust cloth.
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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
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There are two filters. One square and the other round. To remove simply grab close to the outside edge and begin to pull it out all the way around. To insert new ones simply begin stuffing it in and work your way around the lid. Use a finger to straighten out any part that did not go flat.
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Only the little filter comes off, there is enough clearance to get your hand in there, but no way to reach the bottom.
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Dorothy, I had the same problem. Hold the bottom (bigger part) with your left hand and twist the part just above it with your right hand. Failing this, go to YouTube and see how is done there. This is how I managed to open mine. I hope this helps.
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Same thing happened to me on the large one, my husband is very handy and he took the lid apart and there was a wire that got disconnected, he was able to fix it, if it wasnt for him than it would still not be working. If you filled out the product registration than you can contact the company and they will replace it.
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I'm thinking you pulled it out way past the red mark on the cord and broke it. I did that to my vacuum cord, I had to put a pinch clothes pin on that. Sorry.
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The little knob that the switch is on comes off and the battery container can be seen.
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The filter housing I have (they may differ) is like a little tower that stands by the sink with a spout coming out of it. I disconnect the hoses, turn it upside down. Then it's like opening a large jar, but with an easier grip. The previous comment described using vinegar-water to loosen sediment and (brilliant!) an oil-filter wrench to take it off. But I've never needed either. It twists off just like a jar lid.