Getting top off of the steamer This is a wonderful product, but how can you easily get the top off? I spend most of my time trying to get the lid off.
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Just push down hard on the top while gripping and unscrew counter clockwise. Took me a few days to figure it out, and I was very happy when I realized that it wasn't as hard as I was making it.
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Please make sure all the pressure has been released before taking the lid off. The grasp tight push down turn counter clockwise
846507
hold the carafe under your chin....... Grab the lid with your teeth yank it off using a quick motion. seriously? It just snaps on and off.
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I have trouble with taking it apart also. The best way is to switch the orange sliding switch all the way to left to release the clear top. Take that off and grab a hold of the white section with they blade and lift and wiggle/ shake til it releases. It's a pain but for a cheaper small juicer not to bad. Hope that helps:-)
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That can be a little tricky, especially after some mineral build-up. You have to press down pretty firmly on the cap while turning it open - like a child-proof cap. I still love my steamer, once you get yours open, I hope you can say the same. Good luck!
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I had the very same problem but the answer is quite simple. The whole top lifts off. Good luck!
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Hi Patricia, Apply pressure to the top (press down firmly and at the same time unlatch). That should do it! Patrick
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Well it's not designed for the entire top to come off, it's designed so that you can only access the interior through either the mesh or the installed 3" screw plug. I suppose you could take it to a local fabricator and have the top cut and banded so that it could come off and on.
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I found mine was hard to get off too, but when I took a firm hold of the top and just pulled strongly on the head, it came directly off, straight up. You have to show it who's the boss. (smile)
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There is a sliding latch. Push it towards the center. Then twist the lid and lift off.
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The only thing I can think of is perhaps you left the lid on. Take the plastic lid off. I have used this product with excellent results.
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The lid screws off then there is a sifter with a piece of plastic/tape over it - Peel back that tape/plastic & it comes right out of the sifters(&sometimes; maybe a little too much comes out so be careful!!) :)
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I did have the adapter ring which made it much easier to use the steamer. The kids threw out the adapter ring by accident so I have since used the steamer without it. I use a large pot and just sit the steamer directly on top of it. Does it work ok - yes but I do intend to buy another adapter ring.
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I only had my steamer like this one for a short time -- never actually used it because the lid did not fit properly. However, I did "play" with the parts quite a bit trying to get the parts to fit like they should. I think the bottoms of the baskets are designed to be removed. Is it possible that you have them reversed? That the one that doesn't go in easily should be in the other basket, since the baskets are slightly different in size? I'm guessing here, so that's the extent of my suggestion.
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Yes -- this is a real problem with this lid. Every once in a while I have to wait to have one of my sons get it off for me (it can take brute force).
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I do this all the time by using the pressure cooker lid and setting it to release steam. Works great!
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Unlock the 4 clips and lift the lid off by the 2 clear tabs on the lid. Very simple when you see it.
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pop the top(the "handle" it takes a little effort!)then take off the clear plastic part. The cap on the bottom acts as a funnel to help! let me know if that helps!