I just bought a misto sprayer yesterday, and I can't get it to work. Am I missing something?
386775
What have you tried? And, don't make yourself crazy. It might have a defect . I love mine. I put in my favorite oil 1/3 way full, pumped it up until I felt resistance and it sprayed just fine.
386776
I filled mine 1/2 with oil. Then I take the plunger out of the cap and put it in the sprayer. I pump the plunger about 10 to 12 times and remove the plunger. Then I press the valve and it will spray oil for about 5 to 10 seconds, Hope this helps you.
386777
Like others mentioned, I suggest you try less oil and pumping it up more. This was the best 10 bucks I ever spent. You have to use quite a lot if you're using it to keep something from sticking to the pan. My favorite thing to use it for is misting Kale with olive oil and then baking the kale until its crunchy. My Kale chips got 100 times tastier after getting this sprayer.
386778
I was not pleased with it either. I could get it to pray a pan but everything still stuck. I think it's best use it to likely mist salad greens with olive oil. But it doesn't do what it is advertised to do. Absolutely not.
386779
fill it no more than half way, a little less is better. pump it with the cap till you feel alot of pressure. it it dosent mist it maybe too full, not enough pressure (you do have to keep it pumped up good) or try changing your olive oil, I use extra light. Hope this helps. I see I got here too late...lol Enjoy your Misto
386780
You definitely have to pump quite a bit. Also, don't fill too full - you need space for the air to compress. And be sure to release the pressure after each use, and clean often so the nozzle doesn't get clogged. A little maintenance is worth never having to buy another can of Pam!
386781
With the container 1/2 filled with oil use the cap as a pump and push it down to the bottem section where the oil is stored. You will have to repeat this about fifteen times to build up enough pressure for oil to spray out of the tip.
386782
There is a little O ring that has to be in place but if it is and you do whhat the others have suggested (1/2 full, pump with the top piece 20 -30 times - then spray) you should be fine. Mine works great.
386783
You have to pump the top up and down to build up the pressure in the container, then you'll be good to go!
204994
i had the same issue and found that it was the solid rubber washer in the spray valve. it appeared to be stuck in the valve chamber. i flipped it over in desperation and now it works fine. the older model had a built in tool in the spray lever to un-tighten the valve chamber.
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Mine works after pumping the top down a few times, then I can use the spray. Maybe yours is faulty?
2262911
The sprayer is very easy to use. The only thing that might cause you a problem is pumping the air into bottle. The top has a round nob that you have to usethe palm of your hand to pump. The more pressure you pump into bottle the harder it is to pump. If you can get someone to pump it for you that might work. I love my sprayer.
394938
I didn't find a lock on mine, and I just started by pushing the pump and it sprayed. You might have a defective sprayer.
440931
I also had this issue. My problem was I did not screw the plastic ring part tight enough around the base unit and hence there was no pressure building up, and the pump wasn't dispensing. I called the MISTO customer service and they send me a replacement pump for free, in case there is an issue with the pump part.
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My hose sprayer works when my diverter is not in use. Did your sprayer work before attaching the diverter? Perhaps the mechanism inside of the faucet, that diverts water to the hose sprayer, broke?? Maybe it is just coincidental that it happened after attaching the diverter?? Sorry I can't be more helpful.
544929
So sorry I haven't responded sooner, been having major internet problems. Have you "squeezed" the trigger back towards the bottle? If you did, and it didn't work, it may be defective.
205845
You are so right. The lack of water from the sprayer is one of the BIG problems, this product was a complete waste of money for me and I waited a few days to long to return it!!!! we all should be given a credit or a full refund. Maryann if at all possible return it ! Good Luck!
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Get a high quality sprayer. I purchased the one recommended by Amazon for this product.
26952
I was very disappointed; mine would not mix the water and MGrow properly and shaking it didn't help. The one I had years ago did work, but this one didn't. I bought the Miracle Gro liquid sprayer and it works perfectly. I'm sorry I hadn't tried this one before I reported on it, but I assumed it would work the same as the one I had before.
558704
I have the EXACT same problem....did the vinegar work? I can't find my user's manual.......
2253452
I,m having the same problem with the trigger. A lot of time it won't spray and I take the solution tank out and put it back in and then it works. I had a smaller Bissell cleaner and loved it, but I'm not very happy with this one. I don't have the box that it came in. If I did I would send it back. Trying to decide if I want to get a different one.
553853
I wanted it to mist too, but couldn't get it to do that. Even if you adjust the nozzle to spray as opposed to stream, it's still not exactly a fine mist.
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When I first got mine, I set it up in the kitchen under some lights, filled the water tank, and then turned it on to confirm it worked. I ran it for a few minutes and then unplugged it and carried it to my room. I noticed that it wasn't blowing out much mist. Like you are noticing now. I proceeded to empty out the basin and try again, and it worked like a champ. See, in carrying it down the hall with the water tank full, when it gets jostled around with the valve open, more water gets into the basin than should be and the ultrasonic platter can't work through the higher levels of water. Just empty out the basin, put the water tank back on and turn it on. Also, the more you turn the knob, the more mist comes out. Turn it until it stops turning, that's full power.
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Good answers from Ray and Don. I like the extending the wand idea. Personally i would try pumping the pressure to the max and adjusting the nozzle for a stream rather than mist spray. Be sure to wear protective gear as you are likely to get the spray on you.
1210000
Did you lift up the little clear door to expose the vent? It should lift up to form a little wedge. If it is still not working it may be defective. I can see mist as it operates on mine. Good luck